N10bn Jet: Court nullifies Reps’ summon on Alison-Madueke, NNPC

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court, yesterday, aborted moves by the House of Representatives to investigate the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, over the allegation that she spent N10 billion on chartered jet.
Delivering judgment on a joint suit filed before the court by the Petroleum Minister and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Justice Ahmed Mohammed voided two separate summons issued to the plaintiffs by the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Reps, which requested them to appear to offer explanations regarding allegations of financial recklessness against them.
Justice Mohammed nullified the summons on the premise that no evidence was adduced before the court to show that the proposed investigation was contained in a resolution of the House, which he said ought to have been published in the journal of the National Assembly or the official gazette of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Officials: Boko Haram Kidnaps 185 Women And Children, Kills 32 People | CNN

Kano, Nigeria (CNN) -- Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped at least 185 women and children, and killed 32 people in a raid in northeastern Nigeria this week, local officials and residents said.

Gunmen in pickup trucks attacked the village of Gumsuri, just north of Chibok, on Sunday, shooting down men before herding women and children together.
"They gathered the women and children and took them away in trucks after burning most of the village with petrol bombs," a local government official said on condition anonymity for fear of reprisal.

Letter To Gen. Buhari By Prof. Banji Akintoye

First of all, I congratulate you warmly for winning the nomination of your party for the presidency of Nigeria.

Though you and I are different in ethnicity and religion, we have many important things in common. I am a few years older than you – which means that if you and I had been Yoruba boys born in the same Yoruba town or village, we would have belonged to about the same age-grade Association ( with us Yoruba, age-grade loyalty is traditionally a very important factor of life).  Moreover, you and I were young Nigerians in an era, the 1950s, when our up-and coming country of Nigeria was a source of great pride to its citizens, and an emerging titan eagerly awaited by most informed people all over the world.

Photo News: APGA Holds Colourful Special Convention, Lays Foundation for Anambra Headquarters

Aside the much applauded APGA Special National Convention held at Awka yesterday during which the party ratified Gov Willie Obiano as the BoT Chairman and adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as the party's candidate for the 2015 presidential election, history was made as the party laid the foundation stone for its State Headquarters.

Present at the occasion were the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and his Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, the National Chairman of APGA, Sir Victor Umeh, Amb Bianca Ojukwu, the Secretary to the Government of Anambra State, Hon. Oseloka Obaze and the Chief of Staff, Prof Joe Asike, 

The Role Of Vigilante In Enduring An Enduring Security In Anambra State

There is a popular saying that where there is will, there is a way.
This has been proven to be true by the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, Ebekuedike.
The security of Anambra State which has hitherto defied all known solutions was achieved within weeks of Obiano’s assumption of office.
The undaunting determination of the Governor to rid the state of criminals paid off with the establishment of operation kpochapu. A proper motivation was provided to law enforcement agents through supply of vehicles and a huge financial support. The resultant effect is the security that is now enjoyed in the state.
There is need to build on the current security to ensure it becomes enduring. Efforts need to be made to ensure that criminals that have fled the state do not return.

Breaking News: Finally Nigerian Military Sentences 54 Soldiers To Death For Mutiny

A military court in Nigeria has sentenced 54 soldiers to death after they were found guilty of mutiny.

The soldiers were convicted Wednesday in Abuja on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy to commit mutiny. Represented by Femi Falana (SAN), the brunt of the defense's case argued that the soldiers were not guilty of mutiny as accused.

Buhari Calls Adeboye For Blessings

Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) reportedly called the  General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, for blessings.According to Sahara Reporters, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate made a phone call soon after he announced Yemi Osinbajo as his running mate for the 2015 presidential elections.It was disclosed by Buhari’s aide that the famous Nigerian clergyman gave his blessing and wished the two APC members a successful election campaign.

APGA ratifies Obiano’s Appointment as Leader, BOT Chairman

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has  ratified the appointment of the  governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano as the Leader and Board of Trustees Chairman of the Party at a Special National Convention of the Party, heldWednesday, at the Women Development Center, Awka.

The ratification of Obiano’s appointment followed a motion moved by the Oyo State Chairman of APGA, Deacon Samson Olaleye and seconded by his Anambra State counterpart, Chief Akunwata  Mike Kwentoh.

Article 25 of APGA Constitution which was amended and adopted at the Special National Convention approved that a person can hold two positions at the same time, thus paving the way for Obiano to assume the dual role of the governor and Leader/BOT Chairman.

PICTURES: Happening Now... APGA Holds Special National Convention

PICTURES: Happening Now... APGA Holds Special National Convention

The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA is currently holding its Special National Convention at the Women Development Centre, Awka.

All statutory delegates from the 6 geo-political zones of Nigeria started arriving Awka yesterday for the event. This is a great development as APGA positions itself to take over more states in the South East with Chief Willie Obiano, the governor of Anambra State as the new Chairman, Board of Trustees.

Read Full Text of Obiano's Speech at the APGA Special National Convention

AN ADDRESS BY THE BoT, CHAIMAN OF APGA, GOVERNOR OF ANAMBRA STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY CHIEF WILLIE OBIANO AT THE SPECIAL CONVENTION HELD BY THE ALL PROGRESSIVE GRAND ALLIANCE (APGA) AT THE WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTER, AWKA ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2014.

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With great humility, I thank you for the challenge you have handed to me to serve this great party as your National Leader and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Most men live out their lives without ever knowing what it takes to provide leadership beyond the narrow confines of the family. I count myself lucky for all the opportunities you have given to me in the past 12 months. I have made rapid progress on the ladder of leadership and climbed several steps through ordinary membership of this great party to become a gubernatorial candidate, a governor and finally a Leader and BOT Chairman. 

I am eternally grateful to you all for this and I say thank you for giving me this moment.