N23bn Election Fund: How N900m Was Shared In Gombe, Adamawa

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intensified its investigation of all gravy funds with aim of recovering as much from the beneficiaries.

The funds came from N23billion Allison Madueke set up for the presidential election of 2015.

According to an EFCC source, Senator Sa’idu Umar Kumo of Gombe State, who was the former national secretary of the All Nigerian peoples Party, (ANPP) signed and collected four hundred and fifty million naira (N450M), campaign fund for the re-election of the former president Goodluck Jonathan.

Mohammed Babandede Decorated As Immigration Comptroller-General

Following President Buhari's approval of his appointment as the new acting Comptroller General of Immigration, ‎Mohammed Babandede was decorated today May 25th by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau.

Profile Of Alhaji Yakubu Ibn Mohammed; The New DG Of NTA

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Alh. Yakubu Ibn Muhammed as the new DG of Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Yakubu Mohammed joined the services of the NTA Jos in 1977 as Current Affairs Producer. He later held various senior management positions, among which were Controller News and Current Affairs, NTA, Jos; General Manager, NTA Bauchi; Director of News, NTA headquarters; and Executive Director Special Services, NTA headquarters, before his retirement in 2012. He was born on November 11,1953, and attended the Ahmadu Bello University and has a degree in Social Sciences. Mohammed is married with four children and currently serves as the Special Adviser to Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar of Bauchi State on Media and Communications.

State Delegates Visit Scene Of Boko Haram Attack At Jere L.G In Borno. Photos

Not less than five communities of Ladin Buta near Khaddamari village of Jere Local Government Area of Borno state were attacked by suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram sect who meted horror on the villagers. According to reports, the terrorists invaded the communities around 7pm on Tuesday and set ablaze many houses after killing scores of residents and wounding many others. Some of the deceased have been laid to rest according to Islamic rites. Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Borno State Hon Usman Durkwa who represented governor Kashim Shettima visited, sympathized and commiserated with the victims of the gruesome attack at Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.

Putin’s poisoned gift to the Ukraine (first impressions – not an “analysis”)

As most commentators had predicted, Putin has agreed to exchange Nadezhda Savchenko for 2 Russians citizens accused by the Junta of being terrorists.  To be honest, I am deeply disgusted by the fact that this rabid Nazi was allowed to walk free.  Of course, I understand that IF the two Russians captured by the Ukies were really any kind of intelligence officers, Putin just had to obtain their release.  

Putin’s Team is United: Talk of a Purge is Wrong

by Alexander Mercouris for the Duran

As the Russian government weathers a period of unpopularity caused by the recession, there is talk that Putin is about to purge his cabinet, but this is almost certainly wrong.

An article has recently appeared in The Huffington Post which discusses rumours of an imminent purge of liberals from Russia’s government.

According to this view Russia’s President Putin is coming under increasing pressure from hardliners within Russia’s political elite to carry out a thorough purge of Atlanticists and liberals within the government.

Examining American Exceptionalism

By Stephen J. Bergstrom

On the surface, American exceptionalism appears to represent a boldly-stated concept but when contrasted to the subtleties of personal experience, the lessons and flow of history and individual geographically-rooted place, horribly small-minded and delusional, conceivable only as a statement by a crazed, power-hungry overlord to an underling.

Kiev Junta’s victims sue Ukraine for hundreds of millions in ECHR, by Scott

Ukraine SITREP May 25, 2016

Since the beginning of the week the biggest news has been information released by Vladimir Markin, Head of Media Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation

He stated that over 2000 legal complaints have been filed in ECHR court against the Ukraine regime.

Woman Found Dead In Fulani Settlement In Kwara, Body Parts Missing

The Kwara State Police Command says it has begun investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of one Azeez Rafat, a house wife who was kidnapped.

Rafat’s mutilated body was reportedly found some days after her disappearance after some people suspected to be kidnappers allegedly called her relations asking for a N3 million ransom.

Buhari Appoints Ja’afaru As Comptroller-general Of Prisons

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Ahmed Ja’afaru to take over from Dr Peter Ekpendu as the new Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Prisons Service, NPS. This is contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mr Bassey Akpanyung, and issued on Tuesday. The new Prison boss was, until his appointment, an Assistant Controller General of Prisons and was serving at the Prisons Headquarters in Abuja. According to the statement which was made available to newsmen, Ja’afaru replaces Ekpendu who retired from service on May 17, 2016 after his mandatory 35 years in service. Ja’afaru’s appointment took effect from May 17, 2016, same day that Ekpendu retired from service.

Photo Exhibition Of Buhari's Election Campaign; Aisha Buhari In Attendance

Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari, revealed that the 2015 presidential election campaign were stressful. She stated this yesterday in Abuja while formally opening the photo exhibition of 2015 election campaign of President Muhammadu Buhari across the country. See some photos from the exhibition.

Yewande Oyediran Charged To Court For Killing Her Husband In Ibadan (Photos)

Yewande Oyediran, the woman accused of killing her husband, Oyelowo Oyediran, in Ibadan has denied complicity in her husband's death.


A SaharaReporters correspondent covering the story reported that the defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder in court today.

14 Things President Buhari Has Changed Since Assuming Power

The presidency over the months have been jibbed by many. While some see President Muhammadu Buhari’s government as slow and inactive, others see it as in capable of bringing the promised change.


However, one need to ask; have things remained how they were when President Muhammadu Buhari took over about a year ago? Certainly not! Here are 14 things that have changed:


1. The government closed 40 accounts in NNPC to give room for accountability.

Obiano Signs MOU With Graffil Group For Integrated Terminal And Park In Onitsha

Anambra state government signed MOU with Graffil group.

Anambra State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Graffil Group for the establishment of an integrated Trailer Terminal and Park at the New Tarzan Park Onitsha.

Government House Correspondent Kenechukwu Ofomah who was at the Governor's Lodge Amawbia where the ceremony took place reports that Governor Willie Obiano signed on behalf of the State Government.

Programmes To Mark Wike's 100 Days In Office (photo)

1 km Solidarity walk on 28th of May 2016 powered by Wike newRiver support organisation. You are cordially invited to join the match. #wikeisworking

Eheneden Erediauwa Approved As Oba Of Benin By Edo Government

Edo Approves Appointment Of New Oba Of Benin

THE Edo State Government has approved the appointment of His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, as the Oba of Benin.

FG Introduces Automated Payment Of Salaries, Allowances

The federal government is alarmed that it is spending N165 billion every month on salaries and allowances of workers across the country.
To find a way of reducing the huge wage bill, President Muhammdu Buhari has directed the compulsory automation of payment of workers’ salaries and allowances as a means of reducing the cost of governance.

Afenifere backs Fayose's ban on Herdsmen activities in Ekiti state

Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere, has thrown its weight behind Governor Ayo Fayose's decision to ban herdsmen activities in Ekiti state. Afenifere's support is contained in a statement signed by its Publicity secretary, Yinka Odumakin. Read the statement below...
Our attention has been drawn to the courageous move by Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose to ban cattle grazing in Ekiti State.

Beware What You Wish For: Russia is Ready for an all out War with NATO, middle east combined

So foreign ministers from the 28 NATO member-nations met in Brussels for a two-day summit, while mighty military power Montenegro was inducted as a new member.

Global Robocop NATO predictably discussed Afghanistan (a war NATO ignominiously lost); Iraq (a war the Pentagon ignominiously lost); Libya (a nation NATO turned into a failed state devastated by militia hell); Syria (a nation NATO, via Turkey, would love to invade, and is already a militia hell).

Video analysis by Ruslan Ostashko (Politrussia.com)

This is the first time that I am posting an analysis in the form of a video.  Actually, two separate videos glued together and subtitled thanks to Eugenia (to whom I extended a heartfelt thank you!!).  The person in this video is Ruslan Ostashko, the very sharp and articulate editor in chief of the website PolitRussia.com and its YouTube channel.

Japan's PM Abe Faces Mounting Pressure as Exports Falls on Stronger Yen

Japan's exports slumped more than expected in April, despite a positive current account balance last month, resulting in a deterioration in manufacturing in May, and exposing an urgent necessity for structural economic reforms to reduce the nation's exposure to international trade patterns.

Showdown: Battle for Aleppo May Put End to 'Erdogan’s Imperial Designs'

The future of Syria is now being decided not in Damascus or Geneva, but in Aleppo. If the Syrian Army and its allies win the battle for Aleppo it will not only end the war but also ruin plans of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is reportedly supporting radical groups in Syria, analyst Catherine Shakdam wrote.

Currently, Aleppo is part of the silence regime in Syria, a ceasefire brokered by Russia and the US. However, the situation in the city remains complicated.

Arab Spring 'Inspired Erdogan to Support Islamists' in 4 Muslim Countries

During his years in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has changed the core principles of Ankara's domestic and foreign policy. Dreaming of being the leader of the Arab world, Erdogan has long supported Islamist movements in the Middle East.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan has continuously been in power in Turkey since 2002. He has won elections six times as president and prime minister. Since the death of Kemal Ataturk, Erdogan is of course the most notable Turkish politician.

Secret Weapon: Russian Special Forces’ New Kalashnikov Rifle

The Russian company Kalashnikov offered a new rifle to the Presidential Security Service and the FSB. Kalashnikov Concern, the largest arms manufacturer in Russia, designed a new "adaptive" rifle for the Presidential Security Service and the Federal Security Service (FSB).

The new rifle known as the AK-400 can be equipped with a scope of any type, a flashlight or a laser target marker. The rifle can also be adjusted depending on the shooter’s physiological parameters or the assigned task.

Protest In ATBU Over Lack Of Accommodation

There was a protest at the Main gate of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi which lasted for about 1hour. beautifularewa was informed that the protest was organised by newly admitted student of the university (mostly male) one student said they were asked to vacate the boys hostel and was locked on key as at the time of reporting this news. we are yet to get official statement from the school authority..............more details