APC Has Concluded Plans To Rig Bayelsa Poll With Indians – PDP

Ahead of Saturday, December 5 Bayelsa State Governorship Election by the
Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, governors elected on the platform of
the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP yesterday raised alarm that the ruling All
Progressives Congress, APC has concluded arrangements to rig the poll through the
use of cloned Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs and fake security agents.

BREAKING NEWS: FIFA Reveal Three-man Ballon D'or Shortlist

MESSI, NEYMAR & RONALDO MAKE BALLON D'OR SHORTLIST
The original 23-man list has been reduced to just three names and includes two
Barcelona players, with the winner to be revealed at a ceremony in Zurich on

Amaechi Probes Maritime Academy Rector Over Alleged N18bn Fraud

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has ordered the probe the Maritime Academy of Nigeria following reports of financial recklessness and fraud emanating from the academy.
The academy’s rector, Mr Joshua Okpo reportedly stirred the hornet’s nest after accusing NIMASA for starving the school of funds through the agency’s alleged flagrant refusal to release the statutory five per cent subvention funds to the school.

Buhari Approves Appointment Of 30 New Federal High Court Judges

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 30 new federal
high court judges across Nigeria. According to a press statement by Soji Oye,
Acting Director of Information of the Nigeria Judicial Council, President Buhari

Buhari Leaves Nigeria For Malta Island Tomorrow, Returns Next Week

President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja tomorrow, Thurs., Nov. 26 for Malta to participate in the 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the Presidential spokesman @garbashehu tweeted. The 2015 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will begin on Friday, 27th November 2015 in the island nation of Malta.The Commonwealth is made up of Britain, Nigeria and 51 other countries that work together to pursue common

INEC Finally Takes Decision On Kogi Election Says It Will.....

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC this afternoon release a statement signed by its Secretary Mrs Augusta C. Ogakwu saying it will go ahead with the supplementary elections it had earlier declared resulting from the inconclusive gubernatorial election in the state on Saturday.

Great blasphemy: Jesus is Not Coming Back– Roman Catholic Leaders

A SPOKESPERSON for the Vatican (Roman Catholic) has officially announced today that
the second coming of Jesus, the only son of the God, may not happen now after all,
but urged followers to still continue with their faith, regardless of the news.
Cardinal Giorgio Salvadore told WWN that this years 1,981st anniversary is to be the
Vatican’s last in regards to waiting for the Lord to return to Earth.

We Have Since Obeyed S/Court Ruling Suspending Saraki’s Trial - CCT

Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has suspended Senate President Bukola Saraki’s
trial, following the Supreme Court’s order.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tribunal’s Public Relations
Officer, Ibraheem Alhassan, made this known in Abuja yesterday.

Biafra Vs Nigeria: We Found Out Kanu Is A Terrorist - DSS Tells Court

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday requested a Wuse Zone 2 Senior Magistrates’ Court in Abuja to discontinue trial of Nnamdi Kanu, Director of Radio Biafra, charged with criminal conspiracy. Kanu is standing trial on a three-count charge of criminal

Kogi Election and Abubakar Audu’s death: What lawyers and the law say

With the death of Abubakar Audu, the candidate of the All
Progressives Congress in Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi
State, a new legal battle may have ensued on the fate of the election.
Mr. Audu was leading his closest challenger and incumbent governor,
Idris Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party, by 41,353 votes.

Abubakar Audu,APC's Governorship Candidate In Kogi Election Is Dead

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi state, Mr.
Abubakar Audu is dead. Mr. Audu died of undisclosed medical reasons shortly after the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared his victory at the elections
inconclusive. Saharareporters could not determine the cause of Mr. Audu's death.

BREAKING: APC’s Abubakar Audu returns as Kogi Governor

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Abubakar Audu, has emerged winner of the Kogi State Governorship election held on Saturday.

KogiDecides : APC Wins As Audu Leads In 16 Of The 21 LGAs

The stage is set for collation of results from the 21
local government areas at the INEC headquarters in
Lokoja.
The REC, Haliru Kpai, said no LGA had so far
returned results.

APGA’s Alex Otti files 30 grounds of appeal over Abia governorship tribunal ruling

Candidate of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the April
governorship election in Abia state, Alex Otti, on Wednesday, filed his Notice
of Appeal against the Judgment of the Abia State Governorship Election
Petition Tribunal delivered on the 3rd day of November 2015.

We Didn't Spend N6bn On Presidential Fleet - Presidency

The Nigerian Presidency has released a statement, saying a little above two billion Naira, not an outlandish six billion, has so far been spent on maintenance of the presidential air fleet between May and now.

Saraki’s Case: Chief Justice To Set Up Fresh Supreme Court Panel

THE Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, is set to set up a fresh
panel that will hear the appeal filed by Senate President Bukola Saraki, challenging the
jurisdiction and competence of the charges by the Code of Conduct Tribunal over
alleged false asset declaration preferred against him.

Buhari seeks Senate approval to borrow N2.10 trn

President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a supplementary Appropriation bill for the 2015 fiscal year to the Senate for approval.
The president, in a letter conveying his request, which was read Wednesday, during plenary,

Arrest Order: DSS Moves To Enforce Order

Apparently working hard to enforce the presidential directive that he should be
arrested and brought to justice for alleged misuse of defense budget, operatives of
the Department of State Security Service, DSS, have stepped up their presence in
the residence of the embattled former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki.
A visit to the ex-NSA’s house on 13 John Khadiya Street in the high scale Abuja
neighborhood Wednesday night, showed that the DSS had reinforced its presence
since Tuesday evening.

Arrest Dasuki Now - Buhari

Security agents have launched a manhunt for former military and security chiefs
suspected to have duped the country of billions in phoney arms deals.
Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki has been named in the
deals. He said yesterday that he was ready to defend his action in court after
President Muhammadu Buhari ordered his arrest.

INEC: Rig Kogi, Bayelsa Elections And Be Sacked - Buhari

Presidency asks police, others to be fair in Kogi
Ahead of Kogi and Bayelsa polls, President Muhammadu Buhari has told the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police to ensure free, fair
and credible governorship elections.

NPFL WEEK 38 PREVIEWS: NASARAWA UNITED, GIWA BATTLE FOR CONTINENTAL TICKET

It's a five horse race for a continental spot with five teams battling to escape
relegation in the Nigeria topflight final showdown on Sunday

Your Protest Is Evil - Fr Mbaka To Biafra

A Catholic Priest in Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has condemned the recent agitation and
protests for Biafra nation describing the action as `evil.’
Mbaka made the condemnation in Enugu on Saturday in a sermon at his weekly
Adoration Ministry.

#ParisAttack: Man Who Hired Car For Attack Arrested – live updates

Major museums in the Paris region will remain closed on

Sunday, the French Culture and Communication Ministry said in

a statement.

The second day of closures will include some of the most

important French museums, namely the Louvre, the Musée

d’Orsay and the Centre Pompidou.

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Buhari’s Certificate: Army Has Lost Its Integrity - Defence Minister

The newly appointed Minister of Defence, Brig.-Gen. Monsur Dan-Ali (retd.), on Friday
recalled the controversy that surrounded President Muhammadu Buhari’s secondary
school certificate during the political campaigns and berated the then leadership of
the Nigerian Army under Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah.

“I DID NOT STEAL NIGERIA’s MONEY” – Diezani Cries Out

What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in
the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga
fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward of Thisday clinic and it
has now given birth to a big bouncing baby christened The Boss.

Biafra attends AU meeting in Nairobi as member

Following the recent admission of the Indigenous People of Biafra to the
Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) General Assembly of the African
Union (AU), the Supreme Council of Indigenous People of Biafra backed up by Bilie
Human Rights Initiative yesterday sent its maiden delegation after admission to an
ongoing AU meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, having been invited like other countries.

PDP TO AMAECHI: Your Ministry A Waste

The Peoples Democratic Party in Rivers State has described the appointment of the former governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, as the Minister of Transportation as one which will
not make any meaningful impact on the lives of the people of Rivers, because he is a “misfit”.

N292m Stolen By One Permanent Secretary In 6months Under Buhari - ICPC

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related
Offences Commission has traced N292m to the account of one of the
permanent secretaries that were retired on Tuesday, The PUNCH has
learnt.

Biafra: We'll Use Force If Protest Continues - Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has cautioned citizens in the country, be it group, community or
individual, against any attempt seeking disintegration from the one indivisible entity
called Nigeria.
Addressing newsmen in Damaturu in company of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant
General Tukur Buratai, the acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani
Usman, reminded Nigerians of Army Rule Of Engagement (ROE) for internal security
operations.

UNLIKE Buhari, Jonathan Appointed Thugs, Miscreants, Mistresses As Ministers – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed the choice of ministers
appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari.
APC National Secretary, Mala Buni, in a statement on Thursday dismissed
the position of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the current
ministers do not represent change.

How Dino Melaye misled the Senate on TSA, Remita

Indications have emerged regarding how the lawmaker representing
Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye misled his colleagues
and other Nigerians with allegations that Remita, a payment platform
owned by SystemSpecs, is milking the country by charging 1% as fee
on all transactions in the Treasury Single Account, TSA.

Fashola begins enquiry into power sector shame

Fear grips civil servants over restructuring
• Presidency unfair to Culture, says Soyinka
NEW ministers, new style.
Barely 48 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated his
37-member ‘round- pegs-in-round-holes’ cabinet to man the 25
restructured ministries, some of them are already raring to go.
They have been reeling out statements that indicate the direction of
the present government.

Revealed: Gabonese President is an Igboman

President Ali Bongo Ondimba of Gabon is a Nigerian of the ethnic Igbo stock, adopted
by a former leader of the country during the Biafran war .
This startling revelation is about to be revealed as a court in western France Thursday
allowed a family member of Ali Bongo Ondimba to view the birth certificate of the
leader after accusations that he lied about where he was born.

Why NAFDAC slammed N1bn fine on Guinness

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control,
NAFDAC, was said to have slammed a fine of N1 billion administrative charges on
Guinness Nigeria Plc for its failure to adhere to the recommended good
manufacturing practice procedures.

CCT Vs Saraki: Reprieve For Saraki As Supreme Court Orders Stay Of Proceeding

Panel of Supreme Court judges led by Justice John Fabiyi has asked the Code of Conduct Tribunal to delay proceedings in the corruption trial of Nigeria’s Senate President Bukola Saraki.

Ekweremadu can’t preside over us, APC Senators insist

All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators Wednesday threatened to stay away from

the Senate chamber at any session presided over by Deputy Senate President, Ike

Ekweremadu.

Ekweremadu, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Senator, emerged Deputy Senate

President in a Senate Chamber with APC as the majority party.

I Will Complete All Ongoing Rail Projects - Transport Minister Amaechi

The Minister for Transportation, Rt Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to complete
all ongoing rail projects around the country and extend rail lines to all parts of the
country.
Amaechi made the pledge during his first day in office as minister shortly after his
inauguration by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday.

MTN Finally Agrees To Pay N1.4TRN Fine For Breaking Rules In Nigeria

MOBILE Telecommunication Network (MTN) has finally agreed to pay the $5.2 billion
(N1.4 trillion) fine slammed on it by pleading with Nigerian Communications
Commission (NCC) to stagger the payment.

Buhari Assigns Portfolios, Amaechi Gets Transport, Fashola - Power

The President today inaugurated his executive council with Screened ministers assigned their ministries. The Following are the Ministers and their Ministries -
1. Swearing-in: Aisha Jumai Al-Hassan assigned Minister for Women Affairs.

Buhari appoints 18 new permanent secretaries, announces deployment of all 36

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the following as Permanent
Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service:

Senate Clerk Is Dead

Acting Clerk of the Senate Adedotun Durojaiye is dead.
He died late yesterday according to sources. There was no official confirmation as
at last night.

Moyes sacked by Sociedad

David Moyes has been sacked as manager of Real Sociedad, the club have announced.
Moyes, who took over the club almost exactly a year ago - seven months after his dismissal by Manchester United - won just two of his 11 La Liga games in charge this season and the team are 16th in the division.

MTN CEO resigns over N1.04 trillion Nigeria fine

Sifiso Dabengwa, the Group Chief Executive Officer of telecom company, MTN, has resigned following the massive N1.04 trillion ($5.2 billion) fine imposed on the company by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.

Magu Replaces Sacked EFCC Chairman Ibrahim Lamorde

Ibrahim Magu, a top level official of the Economic and Governance Unit of the EFCC, has been elevated to the position of chairman of the commission.
This follows the removal today by the government of Ibrahim Lamorde, who had held that position since 2011.

House Crisis: Gbajabiamila, loyalists, boycott inauguration of House committees

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Monday, inaugurated the 96 special and standing committees of the Nigerian lower
legislative body.
However, the inauguration ceremony confirmed the leadership crisis in the House was still far from over.

Wanted Boko Haram Kingpin Arrested In Abuja Airport - Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Monday asked Nigerians to be vigilant to track
down Boko Haram members it declared wanted recently.
This is contained in a statement issued by the acting Army spokesman,
Sani Usman.

A Legal Examination Of The Judgment Of The Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal By Inibehe Effiong

The decision of the Taraba State Governorship Election Tribunal delivered on Saturday,
7th November, 2015 has a lot of implications for our electoral jurisprudence. The
judgment has laid down a radical, novel and insightful precedent in Nigeria. There is no
judicial authority known to me whose facts are on all fours with this case.

Buhari Ordered The Sack Of Taraba Governor - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, has said Saturday’s judgment of
the Taraba State gubernatorial election tribunal in favour of the All
Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Aisha Alhassan, was another
evidence of executive interference in the judiciary.

Why Tribunal Sacked Taraba Governor

The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Taraba on Saturday nullified the election
of Taraba Governor, Mr Darius Ishaku, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) and a Minister designate, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, as the winner of the April 11
governorship election in the state.

New ministers will not get large convoys, staff

President Muhammadu Buhari’s new ministers will not have a retinue of aides, protocol
and large convoys, one of the minister-designates has disclosed.
Chris Ngige, a former governor of Anambra state, linked the cutting down on retinue to
“lean economy”.