A High Court in Ado-Ekiti ruled that the forceful takeover of the land for the airport project and the destruction of economic trees, crops and buildings erected there were unconstitutional, unlawful, illegal, null, void and of no effect.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Court Stops Ekiti Airport Project
A High Court in Ado-Ekiti ruled that the forceful takeover of the land for the airport project and the destruction of economic trees, crops and buildings erected there were unconstitutional, unlawful, illegal, null, void and of no effect.
UPDATED: 1.4trn Earmarked For Debt Servicing As Senate Passes ‘Controversial’ 2016 Budget.
Presenting a report on the budget, on Wednesday, Danjuma Goje, chairman senate committee on appropriation, said that the budget was “full of controversy”, but that the senate would not want to delay its passage by adding more controversies to it.
He said that there were lapses in the budget, but that the committee had to work around them. He said that the delay in the passage of the budget had already been given a political hue, hence Nigerians would blame the legislature for any further delay.
EFCC Too Powerful, Judge Protests.
According to PRNigeria, Wolfgang had been in the custody of the EFCC since December 2015 in connection with the trial of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA).
VAT Rate To Rise ‘Gradually’ And 7 Other Major NEC Decisions To ‘Stimulate The Economy’.
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Tuesday concluded its retreat aimed at “stimulating the economy”, with a resolution to gradually increase Value Added Tax (VAT).
According to a statement by Laolu Akande, special assistant to the vice president on media and publicity, the council resolved as follows:
“Agreement reached for concerted and consistent efforts to diversify revenue sources, expand compliance on VAT, adopting a gradual plan for rate increase.
Wike Says Rivers Government Will Immortalise Slain Corper, Increases Monthly Allowance
He also declared that the State Government will provide all necessary assistance for the police to investigate the killing of the corps member, with a view to identifying those responsible and prosecuting them.
See Why Sleeping on your Right side could be killing you
Your sleeping position is very important for your overall health. Generally, experts recommend sleeping on the back, while sleeping on the right side is considered as the worst according to them.
Here are the reasons why:
For Pregnant Women
We all know that it is difficult to control your sleeping position. Doctors tend to tell every pregnant woman to avoid sleeping on the right side because of the following reasons:
How the Fed Abdicated its Independence to White House Geopolitical Strategy on Russia For Nearly Two Years
[Note from the Saker: I take no position on the thesis presented in this article, but I do find it very interesting and I therefore decided to submit it to you all for discussion.]
by Brandon J. Ferro for Only Price Matters
In the chart below I plot crude, the Russian Ruble (RUB) and OPEC production.
From 2012 through mid-2014 all three print sideways.
However, to the day beginning on 7/29/14, crude and RUB begin to collapse while OPEC production soars.
Why such an abrupt reversal and why so vividly in lock-step, highly correlated fashion together?
Because on 7/29/14 the US and EU announced new, expanded sanctions on Russia designed to tighten the economic vice on the country for its involvement in the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
by Brandon J. Ferro for Only Price Matters
In the chart below I plot crude, the Russian Ruble (RUB) and OPEC production.
From 2012 through mid-2014 all three print sideways.
However, to the day beginning on 7/29/14, crude and RUB begin to collapse while OPEC production soars.
Why such an abrupt reversal and why so vividly in lock-step, highly correlated fashion together?
Because on 7/29/14 the US and EU announced new, expanded sanctions on Russia designed to tighten the economic vice on the country for its involvement in the annexation of Crimea from Ukraine.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Ese Oruru’s Parents Stage Walkout As Court Grants Yunusa Bail-the Leadership
There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Yenagoa over the decision of the presiding judge, Justice Hyeladzira Ajiya Nganjiwa to grant Yunusa Dahiru aka ‘Yellow’ bail with stringent conditions over his arraignment on a five-court charge bordering on abduction, illicit affair and rape of 14-year-old Ese Oruru.
The accused, Yunusa Dahiru, was granted a bail of N3m and two sureties of like sum who must present three years tax-clearance receipts to be verified by the Court Registrar.
The two sureties who must be within the jurisdiction of the Court must be a title holder and a civil servant of grade 12 above.
The accused, Yunusa Dahiru, was granted a bail of N3m and two sureties of like sum who must present three years tax-clearance receipts to be verified by the Court Registrar.
The two sureties who must be within the jurisdiction of the Court must be a title holder and a civil servant of grade 12 above.
Emefiele Should Resign - Save Nigeria Anti-Corruption Initiative
The economy of our great nation has never had it this bad since independence under a Central Bank Governor,” the group said.
BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAR 21, 2016
The Save Nigeria Anti-Corruption Initiative on Monday gave Mr. Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), 14 days to resign his appointment so as to save the Nigerian economy from total collapse, citing various problems attributable to his poor performance and complicity.
Edo 2016: Don’t Sell Your Votes, Ogiemwonyi Tells APC Delegates
Masari Paints Katsina Schools With APC Colour
House Of Reps To Honour Ayodele Daniel Dada
The event had been scheduled for March 22 but the House shifted it because it would not be sitting.
Dada, who studied Psychology, graduated with a 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average.
The feat is first in the history of the university and has been a big topic of discussion, particularly in the academic community in the country in the past weeks.
Rapists Strangle UTME Candidate In Ogun, Dump Corpse Inside Bush (photo)
Joan, who bagged a National Diploma in Accountancy from the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, Ogun State, enrolled for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the deceased left her home in the Odo Eran, Sango-Ota area around 12pm on Thursday, March 3, for the National Open University of Nigeria centre in Awa Ijebu, where she was posted to sit for the exam the following day.
Corper Attacked In Rivers Rerun Election In Hospital Before His Death
The corp member pictured above was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Rivers state after he was attacked by some political thugs in Awelga, for allegedly refusing to convey electoral material to ward 4 as ordered by a political thug during the Rivers rerun election of Saturday March 19. New reports claim the boy has given up the ghost.
See photos above
3 Brothers Rape Woman & Daughter Till Dawn In Osun Robbery Attack
An Osun State Magistrate's Court in Osogbo has ordered the remand of three siblings accused of raping a woman and her daughter.
The magistrate, Mrs. Abibat Basiru, ordered that the three accused arraigned by the police -Dayo Tajudeen (18), Kamaru Tajudeen (21), and Ahmed Tajudeen (27) - be remanded at the Ilesa Prison.
The police prosecutor, Mr. Mireti Wilson, had told the court that the accused, who were armed, broke into the apartment of one Mrs. Adebayo and raped the woman and her daughter till dawn before they carted away N700,000 and two phones valued at N15,700.
The magistrate, Mrs. Abibat Basiru, ordered that the three accused arraigned by the police -Dayo Tajudeen (18), Kamaru Tajudeen (21), and Ahmed Tajudeen (27) - be remanded at the Ilesa Prison.
The police prosecutor, Mr. Mireti Wilson, had told the court that the accused, who were armed, broke into the apartment of one Mrs. Adebayo and raped the woman and her daughter till dawn before they carted away N700,000 and two phones valued at N15,700.
WordPress vs Blogger: 6 Reasons Why Wordpress Is Better Than Blogger
Now, when we talk about creating a blog from the professional front, WordPress is a very good choice. WordPress is a self hosted blog and there are so many things you can do on it which you can’t do on a Blogger blog.
Blogger and WordPress offers free blogging platform which is a nice way to start your blogging career, though certainly not the best. Free blogging platforms have some limitations unlike a self hosted WordPress blog
Soros's Europe Destabilization Plan ? Brussels Under Attack!
Many Dead As 'Suicide Bomb Attacks' Rock Airport And Train Station During Rush Hour
Brussels, the capital city of Belgium is on total lockdown after at least 23 people have been killed and several injured following suicide bombers terrorist attacks. Two explosions rocked the city’s main international airport, and a third in a subway station at the heart of the city.
According to news agencies, 13 people were killed at the airport, and 15 in the subway bombing, while 30 others were wounded. Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium said there were “numerous” dead. “We were fearing terrorist attacks, and that has now happened,” he said.
At least 13 reportedly died, possibly including the attackers, after two suicide bombs rocked Brussels Zaventem airport just after 8am this morning.
At least 35 are thought to be seriously injured with hundreds of "walking wounded" after the series of blasts.
Brussels, the capital city of Belgium is on total lockdown after at least 23 people have been killed and several injured following suicide bombers terrorist attacks. Two explosions rocked the city’s main international airport, and a third in a subway station at the heart of the city.
According to news agencies, 13 people were killed at the airport, and 15 in the subway bombing, while 30 others were wounded. Prime Minister Charles Michel of Belgium said there were “numerous” dead. “We were fearing terrorist attacks, and that has now happened,” he said.
At least 13 reportedly died, possibly including the attackers, after two suicide bombs rocked Brussels Zaventem airport just after 8am this morning.
At least 35 are thought to be seriously injured with hundreds of "walking wounded" after the series of blasts.
Air Force Officer Physically Assualt Woman in Benin City, Damages her Car -
According to eyewitness who spoke with Tribune said the fight between the army officer, a major, and Mrs Agboghide, was caused by traffic situation in front of the BEDC office due to traffic congestion and indiscriminate parking of vehicles in the area.
It was learnt that the woman, who was driving from the Forestry Road axis, was asked to allow vehicles coming from the off Akpakpava axis pass and after allowing about five vehicles pass she insisted on passing thereby obstructing traffic.
APC calls for outright cancellation of Rivers rerun elections
Monday, March 21, 2016
Photos of NEMA officials receiving the 172 Nigerians repatriated from Libya
172 Nigerians, including 5 women,1 pregnant and a 12-year-old boy, were repatriated from Libya on Friday, March 11. The repatriation was done with the help of International Organization for Migration (IOM) in close cooperation with Libyan authorities and Nigerian's Embassy in Tripoli. The South-West Zonal Coordinator, Alhaji Abdullahi Suleiman Yakubu with NEMA officials received the returnees. According to the post shared by NEMA SOUTH WEST yesterday, March 21: "The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Libya and Nigeria assisted the stranded and imprisoned youths back to Nigeria, because most of them had unpalatable experiences in the futile efforts to reach Europe, some were said to have gone through in-humane treatments and deprivations in Sahara desert and transit countries".
Teenage boy arrested for stealing a baby in Ogun state
Army Clarifies Arrest Of Rivers SSG, Gives Death Toll In Rivers Poll
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone Six, Calabar, Adisa Bolanta, said four deaths were recorded while 22 persons were arrested during the elections.
Mr. Bolanta disclosed this on Sunday at a joint security news conference in Port Harcourt.
He said the suspects were being interrogated on allegations of criminal or electoral offences.
He said deployments made by the police assisted in reducing election-related offences.
Senate: New Twists Place PDP In Driving Seat
By Fred Itua, Abuja
AT last, the trial of the Senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), over his alleged under-declaration of assets when he held sway as governor of Kwara State between 2003 and 2011, has commenced. Although it is still too early to predict where the pendulum will shift to at the end of the trial, interest groups are already aligning and plotting on how to succeed the embattled Senate President in the event that he is convicted by the tribunal.
Economy Has Stopped Working, Labour Tells Buhari
The organised labour on Sunday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to use the opportunity of the planned economic conference to come up with policies that could be implemented to get the country out of its current economic woes.
The two labour centres in the country– the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress – said the economy had stopped functioning.
NLC and TUC believed that the state of the economy had not been as bad as the prevailing scenario since the civil war.
The organised labour demanded quick solutions to the current economic challenges.
The two labour centres in the country– the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress – said the economy had stopped functioning.
NLC and TUC believed that the state of the economy had not been as bad as the prevailing scenario since the civil war.
The organised labour demanded quick solutions to the current economic challenges.
Lagos To Eradicate Motorcycles, Danfo –investigation
Lagos State government may soon phase out commercial motorcycles popularly known as okada the ‘yellow’ buses otherwise called as ‘Danfo,’ according to investigation. The move, impeccable sources in the state Governor’s Office said, was meant to bring sanity into the transportation sector, beginning from eradication of the operation of the commercial motorcycles in every nook and cranny of Lagos.
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