Troops arrest Boko Haram financier in Borno





The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said on Tuesday that troops had arrested a financier of the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.

Usman said in a statement that that the man, identified as Mohammed Maina, was arrested in Bama with N1m cash on him.

He said that the suspect was also a supplier of kola nuts and other stimulants to the insurgents.

The Army spokesman said that the suspect, a native of Shuari Village in Bama Local Government Area, might have been collecting monetary contributions from Boko Haram sympathisers along the Maiduguri-Dikwa-Kulli axis of the state.

Oliseh, Enyeama at each other’s throat in Belgium

THE Super Eagles camp in Belgium has been torn into shreds following squabbles between Coach Sunday Oliseh and captain Vincent Enyeama ahead of tomorrow’s friendly against Congo.

The arrival of Lille goalkeeper and captain of the Eagles in Belgium which ordinarily should bring cheers to the camp instead, turned the camp into a war zone following allegations of anti-camp activities against the captain.

Deziani Madueke Arrest: Oshiomole Lauds Buhari Anti-Graft War





The Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday said he was not surprised by the current travails of a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, in the United Kingdom given that the nation’s economy had been badly managed over the years.
Oshiomhole said no average Nigerian fared better under the ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration despite the media hype over a reported rebasing of the economy.
The Edo governor spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Nigeria@55: Anniversary Worth Celebrating - Council Boss

 By Abuchi Onwumelu
The Executive chairman of Dunukofia Local Government Area, Hon. Chukwudi Okeke has stated that the continuous existence of Nigeria as one indivisible and united country is worth celebrating.
Hon. Okeke, who made this known to newsmen at the council headquarters, Ukpo, during the Nigeria's 55th Independence Anniversary celebration, maintained that Nigerians have every reason to thank God especially fo...r the socio-economic and political development recorded so far.
The council boss, while expressing gratitude to God enjoined the people of Dunukofia L.G.A to give unflinching support to Governor Willie Obiano's les administration, noting that he (Obiano) has shown through his four pillars of development that he has all it takes to take Anambra State to the next level.

June 12 didn’t mar my relationship with Abiola's Family— IBB





Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), said yesterday that the annulment of June 12 presidential election, presumed to have been won by late Moshood Abiola, never affected his relationship with Abiola’s family.
In a condolence message to the family of late Mubashiru Abiola, who died a week ago, Babangida said the relationship between both families was still robust.
He said: “On behalf of my family, let me use this medium to convey my heartfelt condolence to the family of late Mubashiru Abiola, which sad event took place a week ago.
“As a member of the Abiola family, I had a very robust and close relationship with him; a relationship that spanned over three decades.

Anti Corruption: Use Ghana Method, Bishop Ezeokafor Tells Buhari

       

The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption initiative, urging the President to adopt the Ghana method that repositioned the country (Ghana) after many years of doldrums.

Bishop Ezeokafor who stated this at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cathedral, Awka said 'Though I may not quite recommend the type of killings that took place in Ghana before the desire charge came, I will urge the President to intensify more efforts in his anti-corruption crusade.

 'Corruption is the bane of this country. If President Buhari achieves his goal in anti corruption, this country is fixed for good.

Breaking News: Nigerian Senate Commences Ministerial Screening

Nigerian Senate President, Senator Olubukola Sarari has announced the names of Ministerial Nominees submitted to the senate last week by President Muhammadu.

The much awaited list that has crossed many people's heart and created series of apprehension among Nigerians could be said to have  reflected the list Nigerians want to steer the affairs of the country.

Though mixed feelings and disappointments were recorded in some quarters but the president has fulfilled the promise he made in his recent visit to France that he will submit the ministerial list on 30th of September, 2015.

My Wife Is Hale & Hearty------Obiano Replies Critics

Anambra sate government has debunked the rumour making round over the alleged publication by an online publisher that the wife of the state governor, Chief Mrs. Ebele Obiano is dead.

They described the immoral position as inhuman and could not have been conceived by any sane individual who wish something good for a viable society like Anambra.
This was made public in a statement made available to Ashiwaju.org, signed by the Special Assistance to the governor’s wife on media, Mr. Emeka Ozumba, said the governor’s wife is hale and hearty.

Okorocha, Ambode, Ikpeazu: put nation above ethnic, religious sentiments



Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha, Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and their Abia State counterpart, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, have enjoined Nigerians to put the unity of the country above ethnic, political and religious sentiments.
The Imo governor appealed to ethnic and separatist groups to jettison all quest for sovereignty and come together to build a progressive and united nation.
Okorocha, in his goodwill massage to Nigerians by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Sam Onwuemeodo, noted that “for Nigeria to have remained one indivisible nation for 55 years despite the challenges that have been confronting it as a multi-ethnic nation does not only deserves to be celebrated but also calls for thanksgiving to God Almighty”.

Obiano Releases 25 Prisoners ...Calls for Sober Reflection on Nigerian's Independencea

By Abuchi Onwumelu

Anambra state Governor, Chief Wiilie Obiano has enjoined Nigerians to reflect soberly at the country’s 55 years of nationhood.

Obiano in an address to mark Nigeria’s 55 years of Independence in Awka today said the sober reflection became necessary given that at independence, the country’s founding fathers dreamt of a country whose greatness would finally announce to the free world the rise of a super power in black Africa.