YAR’ADUA CANCELED SALE OF REFINERIES, REFUNDED DANGOTE’S $750M – OBASANJO

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has explained that the sale of two of the nation’s oil oil refineries had been concluded before he exited office in 2007, saying his successor, the late Umaru Yar’Adua, reversed the sale due to “pressure”.

Obasanjo said this in his serialised interview with ‘Book Club’, a programme on Channels Television, monitored in Lagos on Wednesday.

The ex-President said business mogul, Aliko Dangote, leading a consortium of investors, had paid $750m for two of the refineries, as the Federal Government was finding it difficult managing the facilities at the time.

Education Visa To Financial Freedom

 By Aisha Maureen

Graduation is defined by the online Wikipedia as the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the ceremony that is SOMETIMES associated with, where students become graduates. In MOST countries, a graduation usually only occurs at UNIVERSITY LEVEL.

Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Set To revoke 27 licenses

Following completion of an audit exercise of its licensees, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), on Tuesday, requested 27 power generation companies to, within the next 30 days, provide justification on why their licences should not be cancelled.

The notice for cancellation of licensees posted on the commission’s website on Tuesday was sequel to the discovery, through an audit exercise, that the affected firms could not meet the terms and conditions for their licences.

Contained in the notice are 63 generation and distribution companies rated as category one, who are in operations and have no issue with the commission.

Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade Dies At 85

 The paramount Traditional ruler of the Ife kingdom Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, (Iku Baba yeye) (Arole Oodua) was reportedly died on Tuesday night at a London Hospital where he was receiving treatment.

 

ANSG Commences Issuance Of Free Identity Cards To Commercial Motorcycle Operators

Anambra State Government said it will commence free registration and issuance of identity cards for all commercial and private motorcycles and vehicles as well as boats and canoes operating in the State.

This was disclosed in a Public Service Announcement signed by the state commissioner for information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. (Mrs.)Uju Nwogu, promised to ensure it's full compliance  as regards strict implementation of  government directive to apprehend any defaulter.

81 SENATORS PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON SARAKI, EKWEREMADU

It was a shocker for members of Senate Unity Forum Tuesday when 81 senators passed a vote of confidence in Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu without a dissenting voice.

The motion was moved by Senator Sam Anyanwu (Imo East) at the resumption of the Senate from four weeks' recess and supported by Senator Dino Melaye (Kogi West).

Gbajabiamila Emerges House Leader

The Embattled former House of Representative minority Leader in the 7th assembly. Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila has emerged as the new House leader to dowse the lingering leadership tussle bedeviling the smooth operation of the house since inception of the 8th National Assembly session.

leadership crisis in the House of Representatives is now appears to have been resolved as the member, representing Surulere Federal Constituency of Lagos, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, has emerged the Majority Leader of the House.

Nigeria Football International JJ Okocha 5 Storey Building Collapse In Awka

Former Super Eagle international and Bolton Wanderers Play Maker Austin J.J Okocha has been alleged to own the collapsed  4 storey building at  Abakaliki street Awka, Anambra state capital.

Information reached Ashiwaju.org revealed that the building said to had shown some shaking signs at about 3.30 pm on Monday where workers on the site cited the unusual sound, but was gathered that the site engineer ignored the warning.

Update: Whitney Houston Daughter, Bobbi Kristina's death Autopsy Sigh!

Medical examiners performing an autopsy on Bobbi Kristina Brown said Monday their initial findings turned up no obvious cause of death, while experts said the months that have passed since Brown was found face-down in a bathtub are working against authorities now tasked with solving how she died.

Read What Tribunal Ruled in Case Between Victor Umeh And Uche Ekwunife and Adjourned Till 28th July for continue Hearing

The Chairman, Election petition tribunal sitting in Awka, Justice Nahiya Aganaba has dismissed the leave sought by counsel of the petitioner Chief Victor Umeh to further cross-examined the returning officer in Anambra Central senatorial zone election. Dr. Pius Okoye on grounds of ambiguity and alteration alleged to have occurred in the collation results of Oba ward 1 in Idemili North local government area Of Anambra state.

Delivering his ruling, justice Aganaba regarded it as a fresh motion that could be directed to the returning officer of Idemili Local Government area or the Ward collation officer of the March 28h National Assembly election.