Mass Protest Against Oshiomhole Administration Rocks Benin City

Residents Benin City, Edo State, on Monday expressed their rejection of the policies of the state government by embarking on a peaceful mass protest in major streets of the city. The protesters marched the streets over Governor Adams Oshiomhole’s policies on tax and school fees hike, as well as growing number abandoned roads projects. They also frowned at the ‎what they called the dictatorial tendencies of the Government.

Sifiso Dabengwa dumps his post as MTN CEO over N1.04 trillion Nigeria fine

Sifiso Dabengwa, the embattled chief executive of MTN, has announced his resignation following sanctioned by the Nigerian government for failing to disconnect 5.1 million unregistered subscribers.

N1.04 trillion ($5.2 billion) fine imposed on the telecom giant by the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC.

However, rumors suggested he might be replaced by Non-Executive Chairman, Phuthuma Nhleko, will act as executive chairman for a maximum period of six months while the company identifies a successor to Mr. Dabengwa, MTN said in a statement issued in Johannesburg on Monday.

A new war began on October 31…

The most up-to-date information indicates the October 31 tragedy was the result of a terrorist act on board the Airbus A321. If that supposition is confirmed, and considering the reaction by the Russian authorities, one might say that Qatar finally got what it wanted—a war.

Incidentally, Qatar’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Khaled al-Atyya publicly threatened Russia with “World War Three”. We can’t speak for Russia, but as far as Qatari clans are concerned, the war is on.

BREAKING: Wanted Boko Haram terrorist Member Nabbed

A member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect who was declared wanted by the Army was arrested today in Abuja. Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman said the suspect was arrested at the Abuja airport on his was to Lagos.

Week Five of the Russian Intervention in Syria: The Russians Are Digging in

This column was originally written for the Unz Review: http://www.unz.com/tsaker/week-three-of-the-russian-intervention-in-syria/

Whether this tragedy was directly linked to the war in Syria or not, there is no doubt that the downing of Kogalymavia Flight 9268 was the main event of the past week. Since I have covered this issueelsewhere, I shall not return to it in detail again here. I will just repeat here my personal conclusion that this tragedy will not impact the Russian operation in Syria or affect the political situation inside Russia. As for the cause of the tragedy, there are increasing indications that both western and Russian security services have come to a tentative conclusion that it was, indeed, a bomb. On Friday, the head of the Federal Security Service has recommended canceling all flights to Egypt and the evacuation of all the Russian citizens in Egypt (roughly 70,000 people). Several EU countries have also taken similar measures.

5,000 Naira Monthly Stipend: Group Threatens To Drag Buhari, APC To Court

A group, South East Progressives Assembly, SEPA, has threatened to drag President Muhammadu Buhari and the governing All Progressives Congress, APC, to court over the inability of the Federal Government to commence the payment of the monthly five thousand naira (N5, 000 stipend) it promised unemployed Nigerian youths.

President Buhari and his party, the APC, had during electioneering campaigns, promised to drive the ‘change’ policy through certain programmes which include payment of N5, 000 monthly stipend to unemployed Nigerian youths.

Oba Eweka I, the kingdom's first 'Oba' of the benin empire

In this image: Oba Eweka I, the kingdom's first 'Oba' of the benin empire. The Benin Empire (1440–1897) was a pre-colonial African state in what is now modern Nigeria. It should not be confused with the modern-day country called Benin, formerly called Dahomey.

What is written on the walls of KEMET and in the books of TIMBUKTU is also written in the hearts of AFRICAN WARRIORS who carry the spirit of MENES, SETI, TUT-MOSES, HANNIBAL, SHAKA and other great AFRICAN "LEADERS.

Investigators Complete Preliminary Analysis of Data From A321 flight data recorder

The Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee said that investigators have completed the preliminary analysis of data from the black boxes that were abroad the crashed Russian airliner Airbus 321.

Investigators have completed the preliminary analysis of data from the black boxes that were abroad the crashed Russian airliner Airbus 321 when it came down in Egypt last week, the Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) said early Sunday.

President Buhari Calls Golden Eaglets, Urges Them To Victory Against Mali Email FB share Tweet

For about 25 minutes on Saturday evening, President Muhammadu Buhari spoke with the Golden Eaglets and their officials, urging them to strive for victory tomorrow in the final of the Under-17 FIFA World Cup holding in Chile.

Nigeria first won the same tournament in China in 1985, when President Buhari was military head of state, and he urged the team to repeat the same feat tomorrow against Mali, to make it the fifth time Nigeria will win the trophy.

Taraba Tribunal judgement ridiculous, It can't stand before men & God - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the tribunal judgement sacking the Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku as a ridiculous political judgement that can never stand before men of good conscience and God.

Governor Fayose, who maintained that there was a conspiracy by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government and a section of the judiciary against the People's Democratic Party (PDP), called on the Supreme Court to save the country from impending anarchy.

Secondary School Student Arrested For Killing A Prefect Who Punished Him For Coming To School Late

A 19 year old student of Gaskia College, Amukoko, Lagos, Saka Hammed, who allegedly stabbed the school’s Labour prefect, Saheed Jimoh, to death on Wednesday for punishing him over being late to school, has been arrested by police.
He was allegedly arrested by policemen attached to Amukoko Division, sometime around 6.40p.m. yesterday.

Pictures From The Building Collapse In Isheri-Magodo, Lagos In The Morning

Catastrophe struck at the beginning of today at Orisha, Isheri-Magodo, Ojodu after a hill from a slope slipped into a 3 room cottage building causing partial breakdown of building – trapping 4 children of same father.
Three kids from one mother specifically Sylva Odiah 23; Sayo Odiah15; Clinton Odiah11 and Endurance Odiah 8 years were recouped dead. The mum sustained minor injury and was hurried to Yaba General Hospital for treatment. The eldest wife, Felicia Odiah had minor wounds and was given First Aid treatment.

Discomfort, ​a​nger as collapse​d Ikem ​bridge cuts off Enugu, Benue, Ebonyi communities

The collapse of the Ikem bridge, which is at Ebonyi River in Isi-Uzo local government area of Enugu state, has caused untold hardship for commuters in communities within Enugu, Benue and Ebonyi states, with some people having to actually swim in order to get to their destinations. The hanging bridge, built by the Nigeria army shortly after the civil​ war, finally caved in when a Dangote truck carrying 900 bags of cement tried to pass through... Many communities in Enugu, Ebonyi, Benue have been cut off & Commuters traveling from Ehamufu to Enugu now terminate their journeys at different ends of the river and swim across to continue their journey.

Oshiomole Accused Of Diverting $31M State Cement Factory Funds

Former Edo State governor, Lucky Igbinedion, has replied his successor, Adams Oshiomhole on allegations of diverting $31 million meant to build a cement factory in the state during his administration.
Igbinedion was governor of the state from 1999 to 2003.
On Wednesday, the Edo State Government, through the Commissioner for Information, Loius Odion, said an investigation would be launched on the alleged missing funds and has directed the Attorney General to commence legal action.

Tell Them The Truth, MASSOB Is A Distraction - Gov Rochas Replies Uwazuruike On Biafra

Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has reacted to comment by the leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, that he was sabotaging the Igbo cause.

His Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemedo, in a statement yesterday said, “Although Chief Uwazuruike had made his claim and his allegation, the indisputable fact remains that the real Igbo saboteur is Chief Uwazuruike himself and not Governor Okorocha, because all over the world, the real enemies of the people are those who fail or refuse to tell them the truth”.

Buhari Bars Ministers From Using Large Convoys

President Muhammadu Buhari has outlawed the use of large convoys and retinue of aides by the ministers-designate.
This revelation was made by a minister-designate, Dr. Chris Ngige, who briefed State House correspondents at the end of a two-day retreat held for the 36 ministers-designate at the Presidential Villa on Friday.
According to him, the order was in line with the nation's economic reality.
Asked whether Buhari told them anything about the economy, Ngige said: "Yes, lean economy because we are going to block areas of leakages, retinue of aides, protocol staff, large convoys of cars are things that will not fly in this administration."

APC Senators Describe ‘N5,000 For Jobless Youths’ As A Wicked Trap From PDP.

Two senators of the All Progressives (APC) have defended the rejection of a motion proposing the payment of N5, 000 stipends to unemployed youths. Describing the motion as a “bobby trap” from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the lawmakers accused their colleagues of trivalising sensitive issues. Ibn Na’Allah, deputy leader of the senate, said the 8th senate was committed to the welfare of Nigerians and will contribute positively on any matter that will create jobs.

FG Plans N8tn Budget For 2016, Proposes 40% For Capital Projects. - Yemi Osinbajo.

The Federal Government is currently working on the 2016 budget that will be between N7tn and N8tn. The figures are higher than the 2015 budget of N4.4tn. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo disclosed in a paper entitled: ‘The economy – Where we are today’, which he delivered at a presidential retreat organised by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for ministers-
designate on Thursday. The retreat, which ends today (Friday), is holding behind

Lagos Light Rail’ll Be Completed Dec. 2016 – Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, said on Thursday that the state’s light rail project would be completed by December 2016 and would commence operation immediately. This is coming about six years after the Blue Line rail project was awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Company. It is a 27- kilometre line stretching from Okokomaiko to Marina.

Paying ₦5000 monthly to the unemployed !

Omo Oodua Rere Wrote…

“If paying N5000 monthly to the unemployed is such a wonderful idea and PDP is so eager about its implementation, why didn’t they do it while Goodluck Jonathan was in office? ome people can’t do anything good except playing ‘holier- than-thou’. By the way, I can’t wait for 2014 to come, when the 2nd Onitsha Niger Bridge will be ready, according to PDP or has 2014 come and gone ?.

A few thoughts about the rumors around the downing of Kogalymavia Flight 9268

Well, I tried to avoid writing about this topic until more hard facts became available.  But since this is apparently turning into a political fight between, on one side, Russia and Egypt and, on the other, the US and UK, I think that I can at least offer a few general thoughts.

Sad : Toddler Boy drown and died After Falling Inside Well

The people at Kampala market located at Asero, an area in Abeokuta have been thrown into mourning following the death of a toddler, Ife who is one year and three months old belonging to one of them. Ife was discovered to have been missing, when his mom noticed he was no longer at her shop. As usual, children play around the market. They started looking for him and later traced him to a well which they all fetch water from and discovered his lifeless body. His father who described his death as a shock, said he had only called his wife, Ife’s mom about 30mins ago asking about his welfare and that of his mother, before they called him back to break the sad news. The unfortunate incident happened yesterday. 

Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe Blasts Kenyans - Stealing is in Every Kenyan's Blood

President Robert Mugabe, 91, threw caution to the wind in his views about Kenyans who he described as highly unscrupulous people. According to Mugabe, Kenyans are the most arrogant thieves in the world because they steal with high degree impunity.
 In his words:

Nigerians are in safe hands – Aisha Buhari

Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Thursday said Nigerians are in safe hands in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.

The President’s wife spoke in Enugu, where she inaugurated a Health Screening Initiative Programme.

She also assured Nigerians that her husband’s administration would generate love, unity, security and integrity in the country.

EFCC: Man Bags 3 Years Jail Term For ₦1.7m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, secured the conviction of one Anyalebechi Wilson Nwachukwu before Justice F. A. Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, sitting in Umuahia, Abia State.

Anyalebechi had been arraigned on May 5, 2014 on a 10-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining money by false pretences to the tune of N1.7million (One Million Seven Hundred Thousand Naira).

The convict had initially pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him.

However, prosecution counsel,  Mainforce Adaka Ekwu,  urged the court to commence trial, when the convict later pleaded guilty to all the charges preferred against him.

Delivering his judgement, Justice Olubanjo found the accused person guilty on  the 10 counts  and sentenced him to three years imprisonment on each of the counts without an option of fine.

The sentence is to run concurrently from the date of  his arrest.

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