Governor Fashola Joins the Call For The Creation of Oduduwa Republic

By Bamidele Ajayi

The recent call by yoruba leaders, agitating for an autonomous region is not new in the several calls in the pastl, but later gain momentum when the south west representatives in the ongoing national conference insist that the incessant unrest and killings in the northern east region would best be described as anarchy in disguise and the only option left for the region is a call for secession, where each region will control  both natural and human resources within its domain.

Nigeria’s multibillion naira drones obsolete – ISRAELI EXPERTS

The surveillance drones which Nigeria bought from Israel years ago that might have been used to hunt for the more than 200 girls held by Islamist rebels, have been left grounded due to poor maintenance, two official sources and the aircraft’s manufacturer said.

Wazobia FM Journalist, OPJ, Docked For Urinating in Drainage

A 54-year-old radio journalist, Pius-Junior Opute ,(a.k. a .OPJ), who was allegedly caught peeing in a drainage and resisting arrest, on Tuesday appeared before a Tinubu Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. 

The accused, who lives at 41, Adeba St., Lakowe, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, is facing a two-count charge of urinating in a drainage and resisting arrest.

JOS BOMBING UPDATE: About 118 killed as twin blasts rock Jos market

The relative peace enjoyed by residents of Jos, Plateau State capital for some time was shattered, yesterday, as two bomb explosions ripped through Terminus Market in the city, killing no fewer than 118 persons and injuring several others . The Police, however, said that 46 were killed while 45 others were injured.

STATE HOUSE RELEASE :President Jonathan Condemns Jos Bomb Blasts

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan strongly condemns the bomb blasts in Jos, Plateau state, today, describing the perpetrators of this tragic assault on human freedom as cruel and evil.  He has also directed all relevant agencies to mobilize support and relief efforts in aid of the victims. The President extends his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and persons. 

Breaking News: Twin Bomb Blast In Jos, Kill Over 200 People

Two big explosions rocked the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) area inside the Terminus Market near Murtala Mohammed way, in Jos city.

 Eyewitness said the explosions shook the entire area causing major panic in the area.
 The bombs were primed to inflict maximum casualties as they exploded few minutes apart. 

CHIBOK: British Drone Breaks Down En Route Nigeria

Britain’s Ministry of Defence on Monday said that a spy plane sent to help in the search for the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists had been grounded en route due to a fault.
“A technical fault which has delayed the Sentinel aircraft on its way to Ghana is being investigated and will be solved as soon as possible,” said an MoD statement.
“In the meantime the UK military team continues its work on the ground while other surveillance aircraft continue the search for the missing schoolgirls.”

Buhari Denies Arrested Son, Says He Is An Impostor

A former Head of State, Maj.-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari (retd.), has said the person, who was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for a N20m scam, and who claimed to be his adopted son, was not his son.
Buhari, a presidential candidate of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change in the 2011 election, said he had no need to adopt any son as God had blessed him with both male and female children.
The disclaimer by the former Head of State was contained in a statement by the Chairman of the Buhari Vanguard, Mr. Jasper Azuatalam, on Monday.

Nigerian Senate Approves Extention Of Emergency Rule In Adamawa, Bauchi and Yobe States

The Senate on Tuesday, unanimously approved the extension of the state of emergency in the troubled states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe, and gave seven conditions that should be met by the federal government in order to ensure its successful implementation.
The conditions which formed part of the prayers contained in the motion moved by the senate leader, Senator Victor Ndoma – Egba, and approved by the entire members, without a single dissent, included:
* That the Federal Government should expand the military cooperation and collaboration with the international community on the rescue of Chibok girls, to the overall arrest of the ugly incidence of terrorism in Nigeria.

Confab: It’s regional autonomy or nothing –Yoruba

AS delegates begin debates tomorrow on the reports of the 20 committees, the Yoruba ethnic nationality has said they will not accept anything short of regional autonomy, just as they calls for the establishment of Regional Police.

In a 88-page document put together by the Yoruba Assembly, Afenifere Renewal Group and Yoruba Academy, the Yoruba said there was need for a parliamentary form of government at the centre where there wiould be the right to self-determination and the right to secede.