We Don't Have Money To Release, For Capital Projects: FG

The Federal Government on Thursday declared that the delay currently been experienced in the execution of capital projects, as captured in the N6.06trillion 2016 budget is due to procurement procedure and low level of revenue generation.
Speaking while appearing at a meeting organized by the Senate Committee on Appropriation, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, said the problem arose from the six months requirement for procurement process on execution of new projects as provided for, in the Public Procurement Act.

Terror attack kills at least 82 people in Nice, France

Scores of people were killed last night when a large truck plowed through a Bastille Day crowd in Nice, France, in what is seen as a terror attack. The death toll grew through the night, with at least 80 people died. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said 80 people were killed.. The driver first shot a gun into the crowd before driving 2km along the Promenade des Anglais, the main street in Nice, mowing down people who had gathered to watch fireworks. Police shot and killed the driver. Police found firearms, explosives and grenades in the truck.

Widow Uses School Girls As Sex Slaves In Lagos (pic)

The police in Lagos State have arrested a 32-year-old woman, Chinoso Okonkwo, for allegedly using pupils of some secondary schools in the Ikate, Surulere area, as commercial s3x workers.

PUNCH Metro learnt that Okonkwo was arrested on Wednesday after residents gave the police a tip-off that some teenage schoolgirls were being taken to a hotel in the area – Sunderland Hotel – for s3x during school hours.

Our correspondents gathered that Okonkwo allegedly worked with a syndicate which usually went to the school to lure the victims out during school hours.

Militants in Syria 'Hide Behind False Flags and US Strategy'

Washington is theoretically fighting terrorist groups in Syria, but in reality the US is interested in fomenting instability not only in Syria but throughout the Middle East, Syrian military strategist Hasan Hasan told RIA Novosti.

“All the talk that Daesh (IS/ISIL) has yielded its positions to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) is nothing but a highly-advertised promotion,” Hasan Hasan told RIA Novosti.

Naira tumbles to 363 as dollar supply dries up

Nigeria's Naira fell to 363 against the United States dollar at the parallel market on Thursday as the supply of dollar waned at the foreign exchange market. 

The local currency had closed at N360 against the greenback on Wednesday, and 254 on Tuesday

LAGOS PARALLEL MARKET RATES

Quotes:    * morning    **midday    ***evening 

     ngn NGN usd USD gbp GBP eur EUR

              BUY / SELL BUY / SELL BUY / SELL

14/07/16 -355/363** 458/465** 386/392**

14/07/16 352/357* 458/463* 380/385*

Era of free, easy money gone for good –Buhari .

The president said this during his working visit to Zamfara State. His words: “As the people of the state are aware the change agenda was central issue of our 2015 electioneering campaign.

Since this administration’s assumption of office in May 2015, the journey to fix the country and restore the hope of the common man in the Nigerian project has begun in earnest.

7-year-old boy detained for over month for accidentally killing someone, regains freedom

Chibuike Miracle Oramalu was released this evening in Enugu State, Punchng reports. The primary two pupil has been detained since May 30, after accidentally firing a gun, which killed a 12-year-old boy, Oluebube Boniface, in the Independence Layout area of Enugu.

Police arrest 11 suspected kidnappers of Sierra Leonean envoy in Nigeria

Deputy High Commissioner of Sierra Leone to Nigeria, Maj-Gen. Alfred Claude-Nelson was kidnapped on June 30 along Kaduna-Abuja Road and freed on July 5. While parading suspects, the Force spokesman, DCP. Don Awunah, said that they're arrested through coordinated police operation.

We have no fraud information on Buhari’s wife – US

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja

The United States government says it has no information on the alleged crimes committed by President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha.

The acting Public Affairs Officer, US Consulate General, Lagos, Frank Sellin, said this in an email sent to our correspondent on Tuesday.

Sellin said this in response to an enquiry made by our correspondent regarding allegations that the President’s wife was wanted in the US and was avoiding travelling to the country.

The Clintons’ War on Women

by Jimmie Moglia (source: http://yourdailyshakespeare.com/7522-2/equalities)

“I do condemn mine ears that have so long attended thee”

(Cymbeline, act 1, sc. 6)

This is an unpleasant blog to write and I apologize in advance for the language, to my twenty-five readers.
As a mitigating factor, the unpleasant language is extracted verbatim from Roger Stone’s book titled “The Clinton’s War on Women.” Nevertheless, sometimes a rough truth is better than circumvoluted euphemisms.

Mom of 7-year-old boy being detained by the Police over an alleged murder, cries out

Chibuike Oramalu, has been detained by the Enugu State Police Command for the alleged murder of a 12-year-old boy, Oluebube Boniface, on May 29, 2016, Punchng reports. According to his mom, Nwakaego Oramalu, a single mother-of-five, Chibuike has been in detention since May 30.

She said the incident happened at a residence where she worked as a housekeeper. Her words: “On May 29, while I was away in church, my boss’ son, Chukwunanu Oforma, an NYSC member, asked Chibuike and his 10-year-old brother, Ifeanyi, to tidy up a room belonging to his father.

Another white cop 'ambushed' during traffic stop and shot in the neck by a black man

Yesterday morning, a St. Louis-area police officer was "ambushed" during a traffic stop. The cop was walking back to his patrol car after ticketing a driver for speeding in Ballwin, a suburb of St. Louis. .

The driver, Antonio Taylor, 31, got out of his pulled-over car, shot the officer in the neck and fled. The Ballwin officer was rushed to a local hospital in critical but stable condition, Ballwin Chief Kevin Scott said.

UK SITREP: The Brexit Farce and the Headless Chicken-Coup

by Jack J.

The British establishment have suffered two serious setbacks in rapid succession: The Tories have lost both of their leading figures, caused economic turmoil and empowered secessionist forces in Scotland, whilst the genuinely anti-establishment Leader of the opposition has been massively strengthened through a botched coup attempt.

Major Syria developments soon?

This article was written for the Unz Review:http://www.unz.com/tsaker/major-syria-developments-soon/

A number of events have happened recently which point to the possibility that something might be brewing in the Syrian conflict.

Aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov”: the present and the future

by Leonid Nersisyan

Source: https://regnum.ru/news/polit/2153071.html

Translated by: Seva

Russian heavy aircraft-carrying cruiser “Admiral Kuznetsov” will be deployed this fall to the Mediterranean, near the shores of Syria. According to an informed military source, its aircraft will attack the positions of ISIS and other militant groups in Syria from October 2016 to January 2017. Interestingly, rumors that “Admiral Kuznetsov” would be sent to her first task circulated earlier, but they were denied after partial withdrawal of Russian military air forces from the base Hmeimim in Syria. It looks like the plans have changed again.

Buhari has done well so far. I see a parallel between him and Obama - US envoy .

The outgoing US Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, stated this today during an interactive session with newsmen in Abuja on Friday. His words: “I see a parallel between Pres. Buhari and Pres. Obama. Pres. Obama had not been in office for very long, but the people had same kind of impatience.

Members of Aye Confraternity kill 11 in Ogun to mark anniversary

About 11 persons have been killed by suspected cult members in Igode and Fakale communities in the Sagamu LGA of Ogun State, Punchng reports. Four persons were also injured while houses and cars were vandalised.


The hoodlums, said to be Aye Confraternity members, had gone on the rampage at about 11am on Wednesday to commemorate their anniversary tagged 7/7. The grand finale of the anniversary was reportedly held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Emuren.

Benue State governor meets engineer who's created a 100% Nigerian tractor .

Benue State born Timothy Addigi Terfa designed and built the tractor, which is 100% Nigerian, with a team of skilled individuals. He called the tractor, Ijodo, meaning labour in the Tiv language. .
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The tractor has now been officially unveiled and embraced by the governor of Benue state, represented by Hon. Baba Acka. In a tweet, the speaker of House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, also showed his support for the project.

Rider escapes death during Emir of Minna's visit to Niger State

Rider narrowly escaped death after an accident involving 2 horses, during Emir of Minna's visit to the Governor of Niger State earlier today

Boko Haram: Maiduguri to Gamboru/Ngala Road reopened after almost 3 years of closure

Yesterday, Gov. Shettima of Borno state and the Chief of Army Staff, Lt- Gen TY Buratai, flagged off the opening of Maiduguri to Gamboru/Ngala Road in Borno state.

The Risks Of Selling On Konga And Jumia

Source - http://www.realmoneyng.com/the-dangers-of-selling-on-konga-and-jumia-marketplace-risks/

Selling on Konga or Jumia is VERY easy. All you need to do is find a product with good demand, list it on Konga or Jumia, and it will eventually sell because their audience and reach are VERY vast.

Becoming a seller on Konga and Jumia is VERY simple and with simplicity comes low barriers of entry which is very bad for any business. There are ton of competition because Konga & Jumia are getting flooded with bunch of me too sellers.

EFCC: Fayose Got Contracts Kickback To Buy Mansions

Anti-graft agency states details of N1.299b case

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose got left kickbacks from contractors and lavished the cash on mansions, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alleged.

The governor’s N1.299 billion bank account has been frozeen. He is in court contesting the order, which the EFCC has defended. The case is coming up September 30 at the Federal Gigh Court, Ado-Ekiti.

I’m Denied My Fundamental Human Right — Ikpeazu

I’m denied my fundamental human right — Ikpeazu

GOVERNOR Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has said the Abuja court denied him his fundamental human right even as he described the political logjam in his state as “atomistic,” a situation where the state is at war with itself, which he said has created unnecessary tension.

Customs Pegs Import Duty Exchange Rate At N282/US$

By Godwin Oritse & Ifeyinwa Obi

LAGOS — FOLLOWING the release of the new foreign exchange policy, the Nigeria Customs Service has pegged import duty rate at N282 to a dollar with effect from July 1.

This may result in higher duty for imports made before the new policy was introduced. The implication of the increment is that more cargoes may be abandoned at the ports.

White cop shoots an African father-of-5 to death for selling CDs