Niger Delta governors want corruption charges dropped to stop NDA from destroying pipelines

According to SR, governors of the South-South region who met with VP Osinbajo at the State House yesterday, called for a majority of the corruption cases in the region to be dropped by the EFCC.

Their source, who was at the meeting, said that only Gov. Oshiomhole and the deputy Governor of Cross River opposed the others, who singled out the FG's anti-corruption initiative as the reason why Niger Delta Avengers are blowing up pipelines.

Norway Wants to Make Gas-Powered Cars Illegal by 2025

One country is making the move to ban sales of gasoline-powered vehicles.


According to a new report from Dagens Næringsliv, Norway’s four main political parties have come to an agreement on a new energy policy that would result in a ban of gasoline-powered car sales as early as 2025. Making the law even more interesting is the fact that Norway is currently one of the world’s largest oil exporters.

The Wahhabi Chronicles (part one)

by Mohsin Siddiqui for the Oceania Saker Blog

I have been meaning to write about what it means to grow up in the Saudi Arabian Wahhabi model, what has held me back thus far is more about “Where do I begin?”

The beast is complex, pathological and has many facets to its manifestation in various areas of your life. It simply permeates every little part of your existence either willingly, subconsciously or via the guilt complex that it feeds on.

Skye Bank fires 200 Workers Despite FG Directive

Skye Bank has barely a day after the government issued a directive to banks to stop sacking workers, sacked around 200 Staff members.

Due to the state of the economy, a lot of banks had been sacking employees as a way to keep themselves stable. This has led to over 5000 jobs lost in less than 2 months. The government stepped in to intervene, directing that banks were to stop sacking staff members.

Senior lecturer at Unilorin resigns after his alleged sexual harassment audio went viral

According to Saharareporters, the audio clip led to his resignation. Dr. Mohamed Sani Idiagbon, the HOD of English, was allegedly caught in the act.  His victim, identified only as “Faith” by the Students’ Union President, is said to be a 200 level student of the department.


Faith had gone to hisoffice concerning a Continuous Assessment test she had missed, and the lecturer appears to have seized the opportunity to sexually harass her.

‎FG Rules Out Military Action Against Rampaging Herdsmen

Mulls privatisation of Prisons

By Omeiza Ajayi

ABUJA – Despite the ferocious wave of attacks on indigenous communities by rampaging herdsmen in some parts of the country, the Federal Government has ruled out the possibility of deploying military option to quell such violent activities.

It said since the police have not been overwhelmed by the attackers, military option is not on the table.

Minister of Interior, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd) stated this on a Sunday midnight television programme “Question Time” on Channels TV.

Nigeria Students Live With Discrimination In India (photo)

Melting pot: These students from Nigeria have learnt to live with ‘discrimination’


Esso Nnachebe Yahshua Donny, 20, had grown up watching Bollywood movies in Nigeria. Fascinated by the beauty of India and its culture, Esso decided to do his graduation in Computer Science from Mumbai University (MU).
“Back then, India was as good as Europe for me,” remembers Esso.
When he finally reached India in 2013, he couldn’t find a hotel to stay in for at least three days. “The hotels turned me down. Some said they were not open to ‘kaliyas’,” says Esso, who had already learnt the meaning of the term from his seniors.

Tomato Millionaires In The Making...

Tomato Millionaires In The Making:How These 4 Smart Entrepreneurs Are Making Money from Africa’s Tomato Problems

Africa has a serious tomato problem.

Tomatoes are Africa’s most consumed fruit (or vegetable); eaten by millions of people across our continent’s diverse religious, ethnic and social groups. Both in its raw and processed forms, tomatoes are central to most African diets and remain a regular ingredient in many soups, stews, sauces and dishes across the continent.

Overcoming The Nigerian Factor In Your Business

One of the greatest challenges, and the popular causes of business failure in Nigeria is what has been termed the “Nigerian factor”. Though this might sound strange to foreigners, its almost impossible to run a successful business in Nigeria without the Nigerian factor setting in. The Nigerian factor doesn’t really have a specific definition. It can simply be put as sets of activities or practices that prevents you from running a successfully business in Nigeria.

Niger-Delta Militants Vow To Bomb Aso-rock, Details Specific targets

THE Niger Delta Militant group, the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, on Monday reiterated its decision to unleash six missiles on the country.

Soldiers Return To Oporoza In Delta State

By Emma Amaize, Egufe Yafugborhi, Perez Brisibe and Akpokona Omafuaire

SOLDIERS went back to Oporoza community, traditional headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State, Monday morning, less than 72 hours after they ended a six-day siege to the riverside town.

Russia Prepares To Bomb The 'moderate' out of the 'rebels/terrorists' in Aleppo Again

According to a political scientist, he said 'These rebel forces, american or isreali 'moderate terrorists' get mind oh.. see what they firing into syrian arab army positions backed by almighty airforce, super power in aleppo.'
Watch the video bellow.

Russia Prepares to Bomb the Rebels in Aleppo Again: As the rebels launch an offensive, truce around Aleppo approaches collapse

by Alexander Mercouris for The Duran

Evidence is mounting that the Russians are cranking up to resume large scale bombing in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo.

Tribunal Victory: Yahaya Bello Rejoices With Wife And Supporters

Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello has entered a celebratory mood after his rival -James Faleke's petition against his election was dismissed. The governor pictured with one of his wives, aides and associates gathered at his residence to celebrate the victory.

Researchers Discover Cure For ‘Tomato Ebola’

The end to the ongoing scarcity of tomatoes is in sight as Nigerian researchers say they have found a pesticide capable of killing a species of moth that has ravaged the crop. The crop has been very scarce after Tomato Leaf Miner destroyed 80% of tomato farms in Kaduna state, in the northern part of the country. Other states, particularly in the north, have been badly hit too and farmers have lost millions of dollars. The price of a basket of tomatoes has soared from $1.20 (£0.80) three months ago to more than $40. Now, the Nigeria’s National Research Institute for Chemical Technology says it has found a solution – a pesticide which will kill off the moth. But farmers affected by the moth will have to wait as the new pesticide is not commercially available yet, BBC reports.

"Tompolo Flees To Libya, We Will Get Him Dead Or Alive" - Militants

By Emma Amaize, Sam Oyadongha, Egufe Yafugborhi, Perez Brisibe and Akpokona Omafuaire.

FORMER militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has fled to Libya, the Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, alleged on Monday.

Shell Confirms Attacks, Suspends Operations Indefinitely

The Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited, the Nigerian subsidiary of Dutch oil giant, Royal Dutch Shell, on Friday confirmed militants’ claims that a major damage was done to its oil installations in Delta State in the early hours of Friday, saying the attack had forced it to shut down crude exports indefinitely.
The statement corroborates earlier statements by the Niger Delta Avengers, a new militant group that has claimed responsibility for a series of attacks on oil installations, in renewed hostilities across the oil-rich region.

FG PANICS As Nigeria Loses 14 Billion Naira Daily!!

The NDA has vowed to ensure that crude oil production is brought to zero level in the country until its demands are met. Buhari was believed to be seeking Jonathan’s help to bring the crisis to an end and spare the nation’s economy of unwarranted damage. In an apparent move to prepare the ground for this meeting, the president had in recent days been speaking glowingly about the former president whose activities in office have been the subject of investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Army Kills Ameer Abubakar Gana, Boko Haram Leader And 18 Members

Following credible information on the presence of Boko Haram terrorists, their camp and other facilities at Chukungudu, a carefully planned and deliberate attack comprising troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade Garrison, and 153 Task Force Battalion of 7 Division and 8 Task Force Division as well as Nigeria Air Force Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) and some Civilian JTF, was carried out on Boko Haram terrorists stronghold and camp at Chukungudu on Friday 3rd June 2016.

Buhari Condemns Killing Of Bridget Agbahime In Kano, Sues For Peace

President Muhammadu Buhari has described as sad and regrettable the developments that led to the killing of Mrs Bridget Agbahime, an Igbo market woman in Kano.

President Buhari condoles with the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime, the family and relations, praying that God would give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

Posting Of New Commissioners Of Police Announced By Arase (see List)

POSTING OF COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE.

IGP Solomon E. Arase fdc,NPM has approved the posting of the following Commissioners of Police

1. CP Chika Abubakar Maidama -YOBE STATE

Fayose Embarks On Indefinite Strike In Solidarity With Workers

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has embarked on an indefinite strike in solidarity with workers of the state civil service, who have been on strike for about 12 days.

Fayose said the solidarity strike became expedient to show concerns with the workers, who have not received salaries in the last five months.

The Governor made this declaration in Ado Ekiti at the weekend in a televised broadcast shown on media based in Ekiti State.

Ramadan: Book Haram Planning Bombing – Army

Fidelis Soriwei, Abuja

The Defence Headquarters has raised the alarm that members of the Boko Haram sect were planning a large scale bombing during the Ramadan festival.

The Acting Director Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, said in an electronic mail on Saturday that the insurgents had a plan to carry out massive bomb attacks during early morning and evening prayers during Ramadan.

Abubakar urged religious organisations to take necessary security precautions during the period.

Okorocha Reacts To The Murder Of Bridget Agbaheme, Imo Indigene In Kano

GOVERNOR ROCHAS OKOROCHA’S REACTION TO THE REPORTED MURDER OF AN IMO WOMAN IN KANO


The governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has received with rude shock and indeed with utmost dismay the unfortunate report that a woman from the State, Mrs. Bridget Agbaheme was murdered in cold blood in Kano State over related religious issues and described the killing as the height of recklessness on the part of the perpetrators.

Boko Haram Attack In Niger Kills 30 Soldiers From Niger & 2 From Nigeria

Boko Haram attack in Niger 'kills 32 soldiers'

Attack kills 30 soldiers from Niger and two from Nigeria on countries' border near city of Bosso, Niger officials say.  Thirty soldiers from Niger and two Nigerian troops were killed in a Boko Haram attack on Niger's border with Nigeria, Niger's defence ministry said.

"On Friday, hundreds of assailants of Boko Haram attacked" the position of the army of Bosso, the ministry said in a statement on Saturday, giving a "provisional toll" of 32 soldiers killed and 67 wounded.

"On the enemy's side, several dead and injured were taken away," the ministry said.

"Don't Attack Soldiers, Oil Workers & Aircrafts" - Niger Delta Avengers

MESSAGE TO OUR BROTHERS IN THE STRUGGLE

Good Afternoon Niger Deltans. The liberation of the Niger delta people has taken a new swing with the daily emergence of new groups all over the region. The avengers are calling on all groups in the region to be strong and resolute as it is obvious that God is on our side.

The groups are much now both real and unreal but if you really fighting for the liberation of the Niger delta people. The high command of the avengers is calling on you not to attack any soldier and those claiming to have anti aircraft missiles should deist from targeting any aircraft.