WHY OSOBA SHUNNED APC NATIONAL CONVENTION

Chief Olusegun Osoba was conspicuously absent at the maiden national convention of the All Progressives Party in Abuja last night, signalling that he was yet to accept the peace overtures by Governor Ibikunle Amosun.
The former Governor has been involved in a battle to control the structure of the party in the State with the incumbent Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. But Governor Amosun gained the upper hand.

US PLACES $18M BOUNTY ON BOKO HARAM SPLINTER GROUP’S LEADER, THREE OTHERS

The United States yesterday posted $18 million in rewards for the capture of Khaid al-Barnawi,leader of Ansaru, a splinter group from Boko Haram, and three other African militants.
They are accused of involvement in the kidnapping of foreigners and attacks on Western targets.
Some $5 million each was offered for the former member of Boko Haram and two founding leaders of the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) based in the Maghreb region.
A fourth reward of $3 million was set for an Egyptian extremist who has plotted against the US, the State Department said.

2015: COMMONSENSE REVOLUTION IS HERE IN NIGERIA, SAYS TINUBU

A National Leader of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, yesterday said the emergence of the party has shown that commonsense revolution is already in Nigeria.
He said the formation of APC was meant to liberate the nation and not for personal desires of the leaders of the party.

#OmogeOlosan Trending On Twitter – Lyrics

Online social media micro blogging site, Twitter has been agog and awashed with the latest musical hit “OMOGE OLOSAN” by budding artist Abbey Dee whose Music Video: Omoge Olosan from his banging album recorded over 21,000 views so far on Youtube.
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Why FG Said Boko Haram Is Incurring God’s Wrath

The Federal Govenrnmet has said the Boko Haram insurgents are incurring God’s wrath for killing innocent Nigerians.

The Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Abdul-Jelili Adesiyan, stated this on Saturday in reaction to the second bomb blast in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday.

Aftermath of APC convention: Read Tinubu’s message to PDP…A MUST READ

Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday declared that the All Progressive Congress (APC) broom revolution is ready now to sweep the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) out of power in 2015.

Jonathan To Hold Presidential Media Chat On Sunday

President Jonathan will on Sunday address fundamental issues facing the nation at the Presidential Media chat which would be held in Abuja.
The President’s decision was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity Dr. Reuben Abati on Saturday.

WHY I STAYED AWAY FROM APC CONVENTION – SHETTIMA

Maiduguri – Gov. Kashim Shettima of Borno on Saturday said he stayed away from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention in Abuja as a mark of respect for the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.
Mallam Isa Gusau the Special Adviser to Shettima on Communication, said this in a statement he issued in Maiduguri.

Rivers Crisis: The Plot To Secretly Impeach Gov. Amaechi Finally Exposed – Details!

Governor Amaechi has revealed that the plot to force a Chief Justice on Rivers State is to impeach him. The National Judicial Council (NJC) is behind the crisis in the state’s judiciary as it has plans to force Justice Daisy Okocha on the people as the Chief Judge. The governor signed into law the bill for the amendment of the Rivers State High Court Law 2001 passed by the House of Assembly. With Amaechi’s assent to the amendment law, the Chief Registrar of the Rivers High Court can now assign cases to judges and carry out other administrative duties, in the absence of an Acting or Substantive Chief Judge.

OYEGUN EMERGES AS APC NATIONAL CHAIRMAN

The first executive governor of Edo State, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has emerged as the new national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He clinched the position last night at the party’s national convention in Abuja after former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva withdrew from the race at 11.27 pm.
Oyegun’s other rival for the post, Chief Tom Ikimi, was yet to show up at the convention at press time, while Chief Sam Jaja, who was also touted as showing interest in the race, did not purchase the nomination form.

2015 GeneraI Election: ‘Another Watershed’ – Buhari

Former military president, General Muhammadu Buhari has also described next year’s election as a watershed and urged Nigerians to make use of it by voting out the PDP.

He compared Nigeria in 1999 to that of this year when life is now more tough for the common man and recalled that the emergence of the APC and its mission is to liberate the country from the inept PDP controlled government.

Why Maku Faults Politicians For Nigeria’s Crisis

Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, on Friday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, blamed politicians for the various crises in Nigeria.

Maku, who made this known at the National Peace Conference and Unity rally organised by Integrity for Leadership and Sustainable Empowerment Initiative Inc. said, “They (politicians) have used religion as their instrument of political power.

Don’t Play Politics With Our Girls, Says Chibok Indigenes

Indigenes of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State have refuted claims in some quarters that over 200 girls were not abducted from their schools 60 days ago.

Indigenes of the area were at a Friday meeting organised by campaigners calling for the rescue of the girls in Abuja.

D’banj In Secret Marriage?

D’banj, one of Nigeria’s hottest musical stars turned 34, on Monday, June 9. And as expected, activities were rolled out to mark his birthday anniversary, at Four Point Hotel, Lekki, Lagos, courtesy of Heritage Bank. The Koko Master seized the opportunity offered by the gathering to unveil yet another significant aspect of his career, a strong entrepreneurial initiative focusing on Agriculture and Agro-economic enterprise called Koko Agropreneu as he donated N50 million to empower the Nigerian youths.

MULTI-AWARD WINNING GOSPEL SINGER, KEFEE IS DEAD

Multiple award-winning gospel singer, Kefee Don Momoh, has been confirmed dead. She passed on in the early hours of today, after being in coma for weeks in an undisclosed American hospital.
She went into a coma, after collapsing on a 14-hour flight on her way to Chicago for an event about a two weeks ago. A close family source revealed she was diagnosed of having pre-eclampsia – pregnancy induced high blood pressure.

GOVERNMENT SHOULD LEARN FROM JUNE 12 ELECTION – IBB

As Nigerians remembered the June 12 election that was annulled in 1993 yesterday, Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, said the present government in Nigeria should learn from the conduct of the election for free and fair elections in 2015
The former Nigeria leader, who was speaking exclusively yesterday to LEADERSHIP at his hill-top House in Minna on the heel of the celebration of June 12 by some south-western states and the characterisation of the election as freest and fairest in Nigeria, however said he took full responsibility of the annulment that spoilt the show.

VIGILANTES GUARD KANO GOVT HOUSE AS POLICE, TROOPS WITHDRAW

The Kano State Government House is being guarded by vigilantes, following the drastic reduction in the number of police personnel and withdrawal of soldiers there.

Police Commandant Found Lifeless In Bed

The commandant of the Nigeria Police Training School, Iperu, Ogun State, ACP Kayode Adewoye was found dead in his bed, yesterday.
Adewoye who resided at the Police Officers’ Quarters, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State was said to be a diabetic patient.

CHIBOK: EZEKWESILI FLAYS CRITICS, CALLS THEM HEATHENS

One of the organisers of the ‪#‎BringBackOurGirls campaign, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday went for the jugular of those seemingly opposing the group’s efforts.

Lamido’s presidential ambition tears Jigawa PDP apart

Indications have emerged that Governor Sule Lamido’s 2015 presidential ambition is now tearing the state ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, apart.
The recent face-off between the state Vice Chairman and Secretary of the party, Alhaji Aminu Nuhu Jahun and Alhaji Ali Tukur Gamtsa respectfully, penultimate week was an indication that all is not well with the party in the state.

End Of The Road For Notorious Expressway Bandits In Lagos

Members of a notorious gang of armed robbers that have been terrorizing unsuspecting passengers and motorists along Mile 2-Badagry Expressway met their waterloo recently, after the police at Ijanikin succeeded in outsmarting them.
Reports said members of the gang who were armed to the teeth thought it will be business as usual and waylaid passengers on the ever-busy expressway.

I Can Not Afford To Go Back To My Country, Says Nigerian Gay In UK

The Daily Independent, UK, has reported that a Nigerian seeking asylum, Aderonke Apata, felt she had tried everything to persuade the Home Office she was gay. She’d sent letters from former girlfriends – both in Britain and Nigeria – and supporting statements from friends.
But once her claim that she could be killed because of her sexuality if sent back to Nigeria was rejected, she felt there was only one way of providing a judge with irrefutable evidence that she was gay: by sending a very personal home video.

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

One OMAR BANGURA from Sierra Leone has this to tell Nigerians; "I don't think you guys know what you are playing with. You can call each other names and laugh about it now but when you end up inciting hate here as I read through your posts here and a real civil war start in your country you will regret what you are doing now. Your religious and political leaders are trying to divide you between religious lines

Boko Haram May Extend To South, If -- SHETTIMA Warns

Borno State Governor Kashim Shettima on Tuesday warned that the Boko Haram had the capacity to extend havoc across the country if they succeeded in overrunning the North-East.

APC Dumps Amaechi, Gives party Chairmanship to S’South

Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi’s hope of picking the vice presidential ticket of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC , in the 2015 general elections has been sealed by the zoning formula of the party.

APC ZONES CHAIRMANSHIP, DEP. NAT. SEC SEATS TO SOUTH-SOUTH

The All Progressives Congress APC on Wednesday zoned its chairmanship position to the South-South geo-political zone. This is coming ahead of its June 12 convention slated for Abuja.

According to the party’s National Convention Committee, the South- South geopolitical zone would also produce the Deputy National Secretary and the Deputy National Legal Adviser.

Renaissance: New Emir, New Kano, New North, New Nigeria, New Africa

High scale intellectual dialogue, economic and social methodical strategizing, complexity cognizant address and redress of existing and future societal challenges and immense strength, are some of the features that defined the ancient Kano dynasty and that also define its new Emir.

Caution President Jonathan From Inflicting Major Violence On Southwest Nigeria'

Oodua Foundation, a think-tank organization of academics and professionals with its headquarters in Delaware, United States, has urged the international community to dissuade President Jonathan from doing anything that would start a new area of major violence in Southwestern Nigeria.

Kenyan Woman Set To Marry Two Men

Sylvester Mwendwa and Elijah Kimani have agreed to enter into a polyandry marriage contract with Joyce Wambui. Polyandry is a form of polygamy whereby a woman takes two or more husbands at the same time. Wambui who is in her late twenties, is a widow and mother to twins. She had affairs with both men for four years. When the two men found out, the woman refused to leave

How Chris Uba Reconciles Orji Uzor Kalu And Ikedi Ohakin

Prominent sons and daughters of Igbo land met on Wednesday, to deliberate and appraise the state of Igbo land in the national polity, in a bid to enhance the fortunes of the South East in the Nigerian project.

The meeting, held in Lagos, had in attendance, among others, former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim and Chief Chris Uba, who had earlier brokered peace between the two former governors.

Sultan, Emirs May Wade Into Kano Crisis—COMMISSIONER

FOLLOWING the crisis that erupted after the announcement of Mallam Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, may lead other prominent northern emirs, religi leaders, traditional rulers, politicians and businessmen to douse the tension the new appointment is currently causing. According to findings, notable emirs in the north were not happy with the



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Celebrated romances that rocked the music scene

Rumour or no rumour, we have come to believe and live with some celebrity romances that have rocked the music scene. More often than not, these stars don’t always own up to their escapades until someone gets hurt or done in. Here is a list of some romances that rocked or still rocking the music scene. Ella Mensah and Oritse Femi For months now, there has been an aging rumour that the ‘via



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Man Kills Self While Stealing Electric Cable

Tragedy struck Dadin Kowa, a suburb of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, when a middle-aged man was electrocuted while attempting to steal electric cable. Saturday Newswatch gathered that residents of the area and neighbouring villages woke up to discover the corpse on the electric pole.The incident which many believed occurred at about midnight, left the suspected thiefvia



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Chime approves N220m for Rangers backlog sign-on fees

Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State has approved about N220 million for the payment of the 2012/2013 sign-on fees owed players and coaches of Rangers International FC. Paul Ozor, the General Manager of Rangers, who made the disclosure on telephone to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said the governor gave the approval on Thursday in Enugu. Ozor said: “The governor has approved all thevia



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Corruption Tainted Minister Of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Rejected By OPEC

In what many will consider to be a further blow to the administration of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on the international scene, a leading international firm has given the ‘Thumbs Down’ to one of his own nominees. Report has learned that his corruption tainted Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ms. Diezani Alison-Madueketo, failed to make the grade, and has failed to become the firstvia



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Armed men invade college, molest female students in Makurdi

Barely a week after some suspected cultists raided the female hostel of the Benue State University, BSU, another gang in the early hours of Tuesday attacked and molested some female students of the College of Advanced and Professional Studies, CAPS, in Makurdi, the state capital. Sources told Vanguard in the institution that the armed men, numbering over 12, broke into the hostel at about 5via



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Tributes Flow As Emir of Kano Dies At 83

One of Nigeria’s most prominent Islamic leaders and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero, 83, is dead. The octogenarian died peacefully in his palace after a long battle with cancer in the morning hours and was buried at 4 pm, a palace spokesman, Mahe Bashir Wali announced on Radio Kano. Palace sources said that the revered late Emir who was the second-highest Islamic authority in thevia



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Warning Sign of Earthquake Discovered in Bayelsa -- commissioner

Iniruo Wills, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, said on Friday that the earth tremor that occurred in Okordia communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area on Wednesday, could be a warning sign of an earthquake. Willis made this assertion while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria during his inspection visit to the affected communities to ascertain the extent of damage. NANvia



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Sultan, Emirs May Wade Into Kano Crisis—COMMISSIONER

FOLLOWING the crisis that erupted after the announcement of Mallam Lamido Sanusi as the new Emir of Kano, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, may lead other prominent northern emirs, religi leaders, traditional rulers, politicians and businessmen to douse the tension the new appointment is currently causing.

Tension In Kano Over Rumors President Jonathan Has Reversed Sanusi’s Appointment As Emir

There was an atmosphere of tension today in the ancient city of Kano as rumors spread that President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to arrest newly installed Emir Of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, thus effectively reversing the decision of Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso who picked Sanusi for the throne. 

Corruption Tainted Minister Of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Rejected By OPEC

In what many will consider to be a further blow to the administration of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on the international scene, a leading international firm has given the ‘Thumbs Down’ to one of his own nominees. Report has learned that his corruption tainted Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ms. Diezani Alison-Madueketo, failed to make the grade, and has failed to become the first



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Armed men invade college, molest female students in Makurdi

Barely a week after some suspected cultists raided the female hostel of the Benue State University, BSU, another gang in the early hours of Tuesday attacked and molested some female students of the College of Advanced and Professional Studies, CAPS, in Makurdi, the state capital. Sources told Vanguard in the institution that the armed men, numbering over 12, broke into the hostel at about 5



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Tributes Flow As Emir of Kano Dies At 83

One of Nigeria’s most prominent Islamic leaders and Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Abdullahi Bayero, 83, is dead. The octogenarian died peacefully in his palace after a long battle with cancer in the morning hours and was buried at 4 pm, a palace spokesman, Mahe Bashir Wali announced on Radio Kano. Palace sources said that the revered late Emir who was the second-highest Islamic authority in the



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Warning Sign of Earthquake Discovered in Bayelsa -- commissioner

Iniruo Wills, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment, said on Friday that the earth tremor that occurred in Okordia communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area on Wednesday, could be a warning sign of an earthquake. Willis made this assertion while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria during his inspection visit to the affected communities to ascertain the extent of damage. NAN



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Corruption Tainted Minister Of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, Rejected By OPEC

In what many will consider to be a further blow to the administration of Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on the international scene, a leading international firm has given the ‘Thumbs Down’ to one of his own nominees.

US LAMBASTS TINUBU OVER ‘RIG AND ROAST’ THREAT

The United States of America has faulted threat comments by top Nigerian politicians, including the leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, ahead of the forthcoming elections in Ekiti and Osun States.

While the governorship election in Ekiti State is expected to hold on June 21, that of Osun is scheduled to hold on August 9.

JONATHAN PLOTTING TO KILL ME — KWANKWASO - PREMIUM TIMES

Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday accused President Goodluck Jonathan of plotting to eliminate him, in a fresh twist to a longstanding row between the two leaders.

BREAKING News:Kalu And Ohakim reconcile

Former Governors of Abia and Imo States, Dr. Orji Kalu and Chief Ikedi Ohakim, have begun moves to rally round all sons and daughters of Igboland in a bid to enhance the fortunes of the South East in the Nigerian project.

The former governors met behind closed doors on Wednesday to deliberate and appraise the state of Igboland in the national polity.

US BEGINS SATELLITE ATTACK ON BOKO HARAM •TO LAUNCH N960M TV STATION IN NORTHERN NIGERIA

As part of its continued assistance to Nigeria in the war against terrorism, the United States has concluded plans to launch a 24-hour satellite television in the troubled Northern part of Nigeria to counter the spread of terrorism activities of Boko Haram in the region. 

PHOTONEWS: Jonathan Campaigns For PDP Candidate Ayodele Fayose In Ekiti

]President Goodluck Jonathan today campaigned for Former Ekiti Governor and PDP governorship candidate, Ayo Fayose in Ado Ekiti.

The president was accompanied by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo, PDP National Chairman, Adamu Muazu, Senate President, David Mark and House Deputy Speaker, Emeka Ihedioha.

The president train also visited the palace of Ewi of  Ado Ekiti, Oba  Rufus Adesanmi Adejugbe

I CAN’T BE POOR AGAIN, POVERTY IS LIKE HIV —OKOROCHA

The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has described poverty as worse than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, adding that nothing would make him, his family and generation return to poverty.
He said this at the fourth Nigeria Governors’ Forum retreat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Friday.

I WILL DEVELOP EKITI WHEN FAYOSE WINS —PRESIDENT

President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will ensure the development of Ekiti State if the people of the state vote in the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Mr. Ayo Fayose.

Sanusi Lamido emerges new Emir of Kano

Former CBN governor , Lamido Sanusi Lamido has been announced as the new Emir of Kano.
Secretary to the Kano State Government, Rabiu Sulaiman confirmed this to Vanguard.