FG approves $200 million loan for Lagos

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, today approved a $200 million loan for Lagos state government. Announcing this to state house correspondents after the FEC meeting, Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed and Minister of Works, road and Power Babatunde Fashola, said the loan was part of a $600 million loan granted by World Bank to finance the construction of roads and other infrastructural development projects in the state.

Buhari May Spend One Term In Office, ‘president Already Has A Successor In Mind’

Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC National leader has hinted at the possibility of President Buhari spending a single tenure in office. He discussed this while expressing concerns over the wave of defections by members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Tinubu who spoke to newsmen betrayed his political body language and showed concerns about the defections from the opposition party to the ruling party.

Iran Has US Navy GPS Equipment, Will Prove 'American Ships Were Snooping

Iran's semiofficial Fars new agency reported the two US Navy boats detained in the Persian Gulf had illegally traveled more than a mile into Iran's territorial waters, and that GPS equipment confiscated by Islamic Revolutionary Guards Navy forces would "prove that the American ships were 'snooping' around in Iranian waters."


The Pentagon reported earlier Tuesday that it briefly lost contact with two small US Navy boats operating in the Persian Gulf. The vessels were picked up by Iran, which has assured Washington that both ships and all crew members would be returned to the US "promptly."

Vladimir Putin’s interview with the German newspaper Bild

Question: Mr President,

We have just marked the 25th anniversary of the end of the Cold War. Last year, we witnessed a great number of wars and crises across the world, something that had not happened for many years. What did we do wrong?

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: You have started just with the key question. We did everything wrong from the outset. We did not overcome Europe’s division: 25 years ago the Berlin Wall fell, but Europe’s division was not overcome, invisible walls simply moved to the East. This created the foundation for mutual reproaches, misunderstanding, and crises in the future. Many people, including in the Federal Republic [of Germany], criticise me for my well-known speech at the Munich Conference on Security. But what was so unusual that I said?

Ban On US Exports: Obama Retaliates, Suspends South Africa From Trade Benefits

U.S. President, Barack Obama, on Tuesday, said America would suspend duty-free benefits for South Africa on March 15, a move that could cost South Africa up to seven million dollars.
He said this in Washington, adding that the suspension was because South Africa failed to meet the requirements of a trade deal.
He noted that “I have determined that South Africa is not meeting the requirements and that suspending the application of duty-free treatment to certain goods will be more effective in promoting compliance.”

Buhari Hates Free And Fair Election – PDP

Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of being against a free and fair election.PDP Acting National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus said this in a statement on Monday.
He noted that the victory it recorded in the election in Bayelsa was a product of the resilience of the people of the state whom he said rejected the APC by voting enmass for the PDP.
“In fact, the steadfastness and resilience shown by the people, particularly in Southern Ijaw will go down in history as one of the many sacrifices made to defend democracy in the land.

PDP Reps Issue 48hr Ultimatum To EFCC To Release Metuh

PDP Members of the House of Representatives yesterday issued a 48 hour ultimatum to Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release party spokesman Olisa Metuh who has been in its custody. The EFCC has accused Metuh of receiving N400 million from the embattled former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki. Chairman of the EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, said the spokesman had not been released owing to his refusal to refund the money traced to his company.
Speaking at a press briefing, PDP caucus leader Leo Ogor said it was illegal to detain Metuh beyond the allowed 48 hours.

We Have Decimated Boko Haram – Chief Of Defense Staff

The Nigerian Military yesterday insisted that troops operating in the North East have decimated Boko Haram terrorists to the point that it can no longer launch attacks and claim territories.
Chief of Defense Staff, General Gabriel Olonisakin, said in a statement that: “Boko Haram has been degraded and they are not fit any longer to carry out coordinated attacks; but of course suicide bombings are an issue we are still battling with.”

$2.1 Billion Arms Scandal: Angry Olisa Metuh Tears Statement He Made To EFCC

The embattled spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday tore a statement he voluntarily made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission regarding his alleged involvement in the $2.1billion arms fraud being investigated by the anti-graft agency.
Those familiar with the matter told PREMIUM TIMES Mr. Metuh tore the statement after it was presented to him by the investigating officer for endorsement, as part of preparations for his prosecution.

Looted Funds: Nigerians Bless Abacha

In what can be described as a rarity, Nigerians popular for their stern stance especially against public office holders blessed late military dictator, Sani Abacha for indirectly saving the funds he looted from Nigeria to safe places where such funds could be retrieved.
The government of Switzerland had reportedly planned to transfer the sum of $300 million of the Abacha loot to the Nigerian government.

Metuh To Remain In detention – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has given reasons for its continued detention of Chief Olisa Metuh, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, noting that, he would be released when he satisfies his bail conditions.
The EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, gave the reasons in a statement he issued in Abuja on Tuesday.
The statement said that Metuh’s continued detention was due to his refusal to refund or sign an undertaking to refund the N1.2 billion linked to him in the arms scandal.

We Need New Constitution To Perform – PDP

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Uche Secondus, has said the party requires a new constitution or order to guarantee internal democracy.
Secondus said this in Abuja on Tuesday while inaugurating the party’s Constitution Amendment Committee.
He said the party’s expected new constitution should also provide an efficient organizational structure and process under which the aspirations of its members could be maximally articulated.
Secondus said since the formation of the party in 1998, it had been driven by five constitution amendments; 2000, 2001, 2006 2009 and 2012.

I Did Not Recieve Money From Dasuki - Ribadu.

The pioneer Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, has denied ever receiving any money from the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki.
Ribadu said in a statement on Tuesday denied insinuations in some quarters that he returned some money he received from the former NSA.  He explained that he had nothing to do with Dasuki while he was in office and could not even remember meeting him during the period.

Armsgate: Ohanaeze Declares Nwobodo Persona Non Grata

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Tuesday passed a vote of no-confidence on former Governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo over his reported involvement in the controversial $2b arms money.  They, therefore, asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arrest him without further delay. Nwobodo, who was named by former NSA, Sambo Dasuki to have received N500m has defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, a move many had described as a move to shield himself from EFCC prosecution.

I Was Not Involved In Ekiti Polls – Andy Uba

Senator Emmanuel Andy Uba representing Anambra South has refuted allegation that he was involved in the rigging of the last gubernatorial polls in Ekiti State.
DAILY POST recalls that the army panel set up to look into the activities of its men in the controversial election, submitted its report on Monday. Even though it remains unclear whether Uba was fingered in the report, it has been alleged at different quarters that he worked with the military and swung victory in favour of the sitting Governor, Ayodele Fayose.

UN Peacekeepers Scandal: Troops in CAR Paid 13-Year-Olds 50 Cents for Sex

Claims that United Nations peacekeeping troops have been sexually abusing young girls in Central African Republic (CAR) continue to emerge - bringing the number of cases brought against soldiers to 26.

The UN has asked three countries to investigate claims that four young girls were abused by soldiers serving in the Minusca mission. The victims have been interviewed by investigators from children's charity, Unicef.

The troops are accused of rape, sexual exploitation and transactional sex with young girls living in a camp in Bangui, paying them as little as 50 cents for sex.

6 of Top 7 Sex Reasons Why S3xual Intercourse Is Good For You (pain)

6) S3x relieves pain

Endorphins are freed during s3xual intercourse because of the heightened levels of the hormone oxytocin in the human body. This supposedly relieves arthritic and period pains, and more. Lower blood pressure is good for migraine relief.

    

7 of Top 7 Reasons Why S3xual Intercourse Is Good For You (Sleep)

7) S3x helps you sleep
Does it though? Would I be right in saying that this would depend on how long you're at it, and the length of time it takes, and maybe what's involved? If explosive s3x is included then wouldn't anybody be exhausted and ready to give it some shut-eye afterwards? S3x doesn't haven't to be full on and action packed for you to lie back when it's over, and nod off. In addition to relieving stress and pain, the oxytocin created during s3x helps you sleep better. S3x relaxes you, encouraging deeper, more restful sleep. Take this information on board, and not only will you see s3x as something you do, but now something that needs to be done to stay healthy and in shape. Show this to the wife and there may be no need for headache tablets again.

    

Swiss Bank To Return Another $300M Of Sani Abacha's Loot Back To Nigeria

The government of Switzerland is prepared to transfer to the Nigerian government, another $300 million recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha, foreign minister, Geoffrey Onyeama, announced Monday.

The money is part of an estimated $5 billion stolen and stashed in foreign accounts by the late dictator.

Nigeria has in the last 10 years received over $1 billion from the Swiss and American governments, but there are growing concerns past administrations misused the huge sum.

A few disjointed thoughts on the events in Cologne

What I want to share with you today is most definitely not a comprehensive analysis of the events which took place recently in Germany, but rather a few unconnected thoughts and memories we came to my mind when I heard about what had happened.  So here we go.

First, the figures are staggering: according to Russian sources there have been over 700 hundred assaults in Cologne, 40% of which were sexual (the rest begin “regular” assaults, robberies, battery, etc.).  There is mounting evidence that this was a coordinated attack organized through the social media.

Petroleum Business: Pastor Loses N11m To Fraudsters

A Lagos pastor, Rev. Dr. Oluwafemi Iroh, has lost N11 million to suspected fraudsters in Lagos State, western Nigeria.

The suspects told Iroh that they were suppliers of petroleum product and want him to be involved in the business.

The incident happened at Borokiri Plaza in Jakande Estate where Iroh’s office is located.

One of the suspects, Benjamin Kayode, has been arrested and charged before Isolo Magistrates’ court with obtaining under false pretence and stealing under the Criminal Code.

Married Man Found Dead In Hotel Room After Lodging With Girlfriend (picture)

A married man has been discovered death in a hotel room after he lodged with another woman.


A married man from Bondo in the Siaya County of Kenya, has been reported dead after the police found his body in hotel he had checked in with another woman on Saturday, January 9.

Tuko.ke reports that the 26-year-old man, Nelson Jalang’o Oginga, had allegedly checked into the hotel on Friday night, January 8, in the company of an unidentified woman, only for his corpse to be discovered the next day with no trace of the woman.

WORST NIGHTMARE for US Military New Missile Technology

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (Russian: Вооружённые Си́лы Росси́йской Федера́ции, tr. Vooruzhonnije Síly Rossíyskoj Federátsii) are the military service of Russia, established after the dissolution of the Soviet Union. On 7 May 1992, Boris Yeltsin signed a presidential decree establishing the Russian Ministry of Defence and placing all Soviet Armed Forces troops on the territory of the Russian SFSR under Russian control.[5] The commander-in-chief of the armed forces is the president of Russia. Although the Russian armed forces were formed in 1992, the Russian military dates its roots back to the times of the Kievan Rus'.

Yes We Spent 82million On Soyinka But......nddc Boss

Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mrs. Ibim Semenitari has said that although N82 million was spent by Rivers State Government to host Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, the money was not for Soyinka to eat dinner alone, other expenses were incurred.

In a Statement by Bekee Anyalewechi, Special Assistant (media) to the Ag. Managing Director, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Semenitari explained that expenses covered “Dance Drama by University of Port Harcourt Arts Village; Great Singha & His Highlife Band; Set Design, Stage Lighting & Costume Design; Costume Design & Stage Property; Dinner; Transportation and Accommodation of guests from outside the country and those outside Rivers State; Decoration; Travels & Logistics, etc.”

Accident In Abuja,SUV Catches Fire Due To Fuel Leakage At Police Checkpoint

A Blue Ford SUV with plate number, Abuja, GWA – 302 FB on Monday afternoon erupted in flames at a Police checkpoint close to Ushafa Bridge along the Ushafa – Bwari express road in the Federal capital Territory, FCT Luckily, the driver was rescued unhurt. However, despite attempts made by passersby who were seen using fire extinguishers to help quench the fire which was said to have been caused by fuel linkage, the fire raged on.