BREAKING :A/Court Declares Alex Otti winner of Abia Guber Election

The Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri has declared the candidate of the All
Progressives Grand Alliance Dr Alex Otti as the duely elected Governor of
Abia State.

#Dasukigate: Jail Dasuki If He's Guilty - PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has disassociated itself from all those indicted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the alleged diversion and theft of about $2.1 billion arms money.

Rivers: Wike's Trusted Political Allies Dump PDP For APC

Trusted political allies of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, are beginning to dump the umbrella and picking up the broom, PM News reports.
The latest member of Governor Wike’s “kitchen cabinet” is Hon. Ndubuisi Nwankwo who was only last month appointed as member of the Governing Council of the Ignatius Ajuru

Dasuki Released, Re-arrested

 Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday re-arrested former National Security
Adviser Sambo Dasuki shortly after he was released from the Kuje Prison in Abuja.

#BiafraNation: Kanu Apologizes To Buhari, Others

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi
Kanu, has expressed regret for referring to President Muhammadu Buhari as a
terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

How DSS arrested Biafra’s Kanu

The Department of State Services has given details of how its men apprehended the leader of a group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and operator of Radio Biafra.

10 Horrifying Things You Don't Want To Know About Your Belly Button

Your belly button is formed from scar tissue left over from the umbilical cord that

connected you to your mother’s placenta. Once the umbilical cord was cut, the nub that

CBN explains forex restrictions

Foreign currency restrictions will be lifted only when reserves have been built up to
an appreciable level, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said.
Addressing journalists in Abuja at the weekend on the recent decision by Deposit

BREAKING: Fresh explosion kills many in Maiduguri mosque

At least 20 persons were killed in a fresh explosion in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Monday morning, as residents gathered around a mosque.
The explosion sounded as residents speculated that a fleeing Boko Haram bomber abandoned an improvised explosive device in the area during Sunday night’s attack on the city.

Gun Battle Between CJTF And Boko Haram Kills Scores

Scores of civilians were reportedly killed during a gun battle between Civilian Joint Task
Force (CJTF) members and Boko Haram terrorists who attempted to overrun the Borno
State capital Maiduguri this evening.

Nigeria suspends top airport officials over Turkish Airlines fiasco

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has ordered the
suspension of three top officials of Nnamdi Azikiwe International
Airport, Abuja, over the recent incident involving Turkish Airlines at
the airport.

I Will Jail Dasuki - Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has explained that despite the fall in the international price of crude oil, measures taken to block leakages in the nation’s revenue generating agencies would ensure enough cash to fund the N6 trillion budget he recently submitted to the National Assembly.

I Didn't Host Any 2019 Political Meeting, Atiku Cries Out

A former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar, advises political mischief makers to allow him enjoy his peace and desist from sinister propaganda designed to draw a wedge between him and President Muhammadu Buhari, in order to cause needless distrust and distractions in the President’s government.

Mr Nigeria, Emmanuel Ikubese, Shares Nu De Photo Of Him In Bed To Celebrate Xmas

Emmanuel says photo was taken by his babe. He quickly deleted it minutes
later but not before I grabbed a screenshot.

Dasukigate: We rejected Jonathan’s $3 million – Islamic groups

Two Islamic organisations were offered $3 million by the past
administration to secure their members support the re-election of ex-
President Goodluck Jonathan, an official has said.

Arms Deal Scandal: GEJ Fumes, Attacks Prof Sagay

Professor Itse Sagay has attracted the ire of former president Goodluck
Jonathan over his statement that Jonathan should confess his involvement in
the deal before he is arrested.

Obasanjo’s Real Reason For Visiting Benue Uncovered

By Adah Samson Ocholi

Only a fortnight ago, former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, visited Benue
state where he spent three days in the state as a guest of the state governor and was
amongst other things hosted to a state house dinner.

Buhari Slashes Fuel Price

The Federal Government would on January 1 next year reduce the pump price of the
Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N85 per litre.
The Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu broke the news to
journalists in the Port Hacourt Refinery Company (PHRC), where he spent Christmas
inspecting the plant.

Dasuki Spends Xmas In Prison

Banks have got a directive to restrict the accounts of some suspects in the alleged
N31billion Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) sluch funds.
Affected are some House of Representatives members, some Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) chiefs and some companies.

Meet The New Akwa Ibom Assembly speaker

The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has elected a new speaker,
following the Court of Appeal’s nullification of the election of the
former speaker, Aniekan Uko (PDP- Ibesikpo/Asutan Constituency).
The new speaker, elected on Monday, is Onofiok Luke (PDP-Nsit
Ubium Constituency).

BLATTER & PLATINI BANNED FOR EIGHT YEARS

The Fifa and Uefa presidents have both been banned with immediate effect from
all football-related activities for almost a decade by the Independent Ethics
Committee.

NNPC orders special supply of petrol for hitch-free Yuletide

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has directed
relevant agencies to embark on special supply of petroleum products to ensure
country-wide availability at Yuletide.

Borno: Child suicide bomber kills self, others in Benisheikh

Child suicide bomber, yesterday night blew herself up at Benisheikh, Borno State,
killing no fewer than nine persons.
The suicide bomber, who was in the company of two other accomplices aged
between 10 and 15, was spotted by ever vigilant Borno State Youth
Empowerment Scheme (Civilian JTF).

Kaduna refinery restarts production

Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company, which has the capacity
to refine 110,000 barrels of crude oil a day, restarted production on
Saturday after it was closed for months for repairs.

IN FULL: MOURINHO'S FIRST STATEMENT SINCE CHELSEA SACKING

The Portuguese boss has released his first comments since leaving Stamford
Bridge on Thursday, suggesting he will remain in London and is ready to return
to management

BREAKING! Chelsea Names Mourinho's Successor

CHELSEA APPOINTS GUUS HIDDINK
The former Netherlands boss will return to Stamford Bridge for a second stint in
charge of the Blues following the sacking of Jose Mourinho
Guus Hiddink has been appointed manager at Chelsea until the end of the
season, the club have confirmed.

Fuel to sell below N87 next year–NNPC

The price of petrol may be less than N87 per litre by next year, latest findings by
the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, have revealed.
According to the NNPC, the current pricing template for petrol, which was

Patent medicine dealer gets 4 years in jail for Tramadol trade

A Kano-based patent medicine dealer has been sentenced to a four-year prison term with an option of N450,000 fine for stockpiling a large consignment of Tramadol Hydrochloride.
Gerald Ohuruzo, 42, was arrested at the Sabon Gari market after his secret warehouse was discovered by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency working on a tip-off.

Army releases, without apology, man erroneously detained as wanted Boko Haram terrorist

The Nigerian Army on Friday said its Joint Investigation Committee has cleared one Abubakar
Sadiq, a Maiduguri resident who was arrested a month ago on suspicion he was one of the 100 wanted Boko Haram terrorists.

Abia Warriors Unveils Kennedy Boboye

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has unveiled the immediate past Chief
Coach of Sunshine Stars of Akure, Kennedy Boboye as its new Manager.
The 37-year-Old former U-23 star was unveiled in Umuahia to the club’s fans and
well wishers in a ceremony that attracted who is who in sports in Abia State.

Army appoints new commander to lead war against Boko Haram

The Defence Headquarters has restructured the Operation Lafiya Dole in the North East to reposition it for more efficiency, effectiveness and combat readiness in the discharge of its assigned tasks of crushing the remnant of terrorists.

Mourinho Reveals His Next Club

Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United to be his next club, according to ESPN.
The Portuguese coach was sacked by Chelsea on Thursday following their
disastrous start to the Premier League season and his representatives have
reportedly already reached out to the Red Devils.

Dasukigate: PUNCH newspaper withdraws from NPAN

Punch Nigeria Limited, publishers of the PUNCH titles, has suspended
its membership of the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria,
NPAN.

BREAKING:C/Appeal nullifies Akwa Ibom Guber Election in all 31 LGAs.

A court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has nullified the election of Udom Emmanuel as the governor of Akwa Ibom State and ordered fresh elections in all the Local Government Areas of the state within 90 days.

WAEC Releases November/December 2015 Results. Check

The West African Examination Council, WAEC, has on Thursday, December 17,
released the November/December 2015 General Certificate Examination results. This
disclosure was made known by Mr. Olutise Isaac Adenipekun (FCAI, MNIM), Head of
the Nigeria National Office of the WAEC, in a press briefing.

#DasukiGate: Dasuki Granted Bail On Stiff Conditions

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has granted bail to former
National Security Adviser, NSA, Sambo Dasuki, and four others standing trial for
alleged money laundering and criminal breach of trust.

#DasukiGate: Dasuki Diverted Money To Buy Houses In Dubai - EFCC

The Federal Government yesterday clarified its position in the ongoing trial of former
National Security Adviser (NSA) Mohammed Sambo Dasuki before the High court of
the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

#DasukiGate: I Got Nothing More Than My Entitlement - Buhari

Early this morning the Presidency cleared air on the rumors making round that the President got his own share of the misappropriated fund to which former National Security Adviser,  Col Sambo Dasuki is facing trial and arraigned yesterday on a 19 count charge to which he pleaded not guilty.

Dokpesi Remanded In Kuje Prison Till N200m Bail Is Fulfilled

A Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday, granted bail to the founder of Daar Communication Plc, Raymond Dokpesi, in a money laundering suit brought against him by the Federal Government.

Champions League Knock-out Draw, Chelsea Meets Lioness!

The Champions League knock out stage draw has been made this afternoon with many European teams meeting the unexpected. See the table below and leave a comment.

DPR suspends import permits of Capital Oil,Saharal,Others,fines Them

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has suspended fuel import permit of
Capital Oil, Sahara Petroleum and Folawiyo Petroleum for three months for alleged
profiteering.

Ex-director: I Delivered $47m In 11 Suitcases To Dasuki

MORE shocking revelations have come on how huge cash estimated at $2billion
meant for arms purchase was allegedly diverted by key government officials and
politicians during the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Presidency.

Bad Day For Senators, Reps At Appeal Court

SOME lawmakers got a piece of bad news yesterday. Two senators and two
members of the House of Representatives lost their seats at the Appeal Court. All
the affected lawmakers won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Angola Bans Islam and Shuts Down All Mosques Across The Country

Angola has reportedly declared Islam illegal and ordered for all of the country’s
mosques to be closed down .
Minister of culture Rosa Cruz e Silva said that mosques in the largely Christian
country would be closed until further notice.

PDP, Reps, Anenih, Ayu, others named in N30b ‘loot’

EFCC begins trial of ex-NSA, Yuguda, Bafarawa today
Jonathan’s ex-aide ‘on the run’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will today begin the trial of
a former National Security Adviser (NSA), Mr. Sambo Dasuki, ex-Minister of Finance
Bashir Yuguda and a former Director of Finance in the Office of the National Security
Adviser, Mr. Shuaibu Salisu as well as six others for alleged misappropriation
N10billion.

EFCC Invites Tompolo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Thursday invited former
Niger Delta warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) over N13bn
Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) university land scam.

BREAKING! Kogi Assembly Speaker Impeached!

Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Momoh Jimoh-Lawal was Thursday
impeached.

Life As A Boko Haram Hostage

It was around 5am on 27 July 2014, when the residents of Kolofata, a small town in
the Far North Region of Cameroon around 12 kilometres from the Nigerian border,
realised they were under attack from Islamist terror insurgents Boko Haram. The town
had been up before sunrise to eat breakfast, as it was the last day of Ramadan.

Nigeria’s External Reserves Falls Massively To a New Low of USD29.746 billion

According to the external reserve data of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the
external reserves has declined by USD4.722 billion, about 13.8 per cent, so far
this year.

CCT Chairman Pleads; No We'll Probe You - Reps

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions on Wednesday rejected a
request by Justice Danladi Umar, Chairman, Code of Conduct Tribunal, to drop
corruption charges investigation against him.
A group, Anti-Corruption Network, had petitioned the house, alleging that the tribunal
chairman was corrupt, and cited instances which amounts involved amounted to N10
million.