Jega handing over INEC: Drama as Buhari overrules Jega on handover

Chairman (INEC) ,Attahiru Jega (right) handing over to the Acting Chairman, Ahmed Wali 

INEC: Drama as Buhari overrules Jega on handover

ABUJA —  It was the end of an era, yesterday, when the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, formally handed over to Amb. Ahmed Wali as  acting chairman of the electoral body.

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Top official of ISIS just executed - on charges of conspiracy

Reports have emerged that ISIS has executed one of its top administrative officials in Iraq's second-largest city of Mosul for planning a coup against the extremist group.

The Iraq Press news outlet first reported the incident on Monday, saying ISIS had executed Abu Usman al-Hassan — one of the group's commanders and Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's representative in the city — on charges of conspiracy, prompting a number of Syrian and Arab fighters to withdraw toward Raqqa in protest of the execution.

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Obama says 'I claw my way out of this bad Iran deal

US President Barack Obama warned on Tuesday he will "walk away" from a bad nuclear deal with Iran, as Tehran and six world powers gave themselves until July 7 to reach an agreement.

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APC insists on Ekweremadu’s removal

The battle for the control of the National Assembly may be long drawn as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress on Monday insisted on removing the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, of the minority Peoples Democratic Party.

One of our correspondents learnt on Monday that the ruling APC was still miffed that Ekweremadu emerged as the deputy senate president and had vowed never to allow “a senator from a minority party take over the duties statutorily assigned for the majority party.”

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Okonjo-Iweala spent $2.1bn without approval, says FG

The National Economic Council, chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday accused a former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of spending $2.1bn from the Excess Crude Account without authorisation.

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Gunmen Abduct Wife Of Former Acting Governor Of Bayelsa

A group of gunmen have kidnapped Madam Martha Binabo, the wife of former acting governor of Bayelsa state and currently House of Reps member, Nestor Binabo.

Vanguard reports that the incident happened on June 29, Monday, at Agbura community in the outskirts of Yenagoa the state capital.

The 48-year-old victim was abducted at about 11.30am by five armed men clad in military camouflage in front of a company where she is the director.

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BREAKING NEWS!! CBN Extends BVN Registration

Reports reaching Chat212 have it that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has extended the deadline for the ongoing registration for the Bank Verification Number (BVN).

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Chad arrests Boko Haram leader in N’Djamena

A Chadian Public Prosecutor, Alghassim Khamis, said on Tuesday that one of the key Boko Haram leaders, Baana Fanay, who has been coordinating trafficking of weapons in Nigeria, Cameroon and Chad was arrested on Sunday in N’Djamena.

Khamis said Fanay alias Mahamat Moustapha, was arrested by security forces after a fierce resistance.

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Lai Mohammed defends Buhari’s govt

Pres. Buhari: Tackling insecurity, corruption and restoring Nigeria’s respect

Being the text of a media parley hosted by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Lagos on Tuesday, June 30th, 2015

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LASG To Partner Nigerian Navy On Security

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Usman Oyibe Jibrin, harping on the need for the Navy to assist the state in the fight against crime.

The governor who spoke at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja expressed his displeasure at the unfortunate and current spate of robberies in Lagos State within a week into his administration, which informed his urgent audience with the Chief of Naval Staff.

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We will confirm ministerial nominees without delay, says Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Tuesday assured Nigerians that there would be no delay in the confirmation of ministerial nominees once the list is sent to the legislature by President Muhammadu Buhari.

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Bayelsa Guber: PDP Adopts Dickson As Sole Candidate

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state  is set to emerge as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Bayelsa state governorship election, scheduled to hold in December this year.

A source within the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) told Peoples Daily that various groups within the state have endorsed the governor.

The party has therefore decided not to conduct a primary election, which they say is not in the interest of the party.

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BREAKING NEWS!! Jega Hands Over To New INEC Chairman

Atahiru Jega has handed over the leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to his successor, Ahmed Wali, The Nation reports.

Wali who took over from Jega on Tuesday, June 30, is a Muslim from Sokoto state, in the North-West Nigeria.

He was a lecturer at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, before his appointment.

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JUST IN! 150bn Suit: Court Adjourns Tinubu’s Case Again

Court Keeps Tinubu Waiting Over N150bn Libel Suit...

The N150 billion libel suit filed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu against the management of the African Independent Television (AIT), has been adjourned again.

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Saraki, Dogara tackle ex-APC chair, says allegation As Baseless, False & Figment Of Chief Akande‘s Imagination

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, yesterday, debunked claims by the former Interim National Chairman

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APC Asks Buhari To Discard Petroleum Industry Bill, Discontinue Fuel Subsidy Regime

APC Asks Buhari To Discard Petroleum Industry Bill, Discontinue Fuel Subsidy Regime

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to discard the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB), cancel ongoing offshore processing agreements and discontinue the fuel subsidy regime.

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President Buhari wants to play Hercules Says PDP

National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari against politicising anti Corruption agencies in his plans to nip in the bud, the current menace, just as the party vowed that there was no way it could be blackmailed through propaganda.

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Nigerian Christians condemn US on same-sex marriage

Umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday condemned the United States Supreme Court decision on Friday to legalize gay marriage across the 50 states of the United States of America which has generated concern among Christians across the globe who believe that marriage should be reserved for one man and one woman.

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Read Buhari's speech to govs: Find money to pay your workers

ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, AT THE OCCASION OF THE INAUGURATION OF THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL, HELD AT THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ABUJA, ON MONDAY 29TH JUNE 2015.

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Read This Shocking Revelation About NIMASA, NPA, NCC

NIMASA, NPA, NCC Queried Over Revenue

The Chairman of the Governors Forum and Zamfara governor, Abdulaziz Yari has queried revenue generating agencies like NIMASA, NPA and the NCC over failure to remit revenue generated to the federation account as required by the constitution.

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SHOCKING NEWS!! 43 Killed In Military Plane Crash

Not less than 43 people have been killed after an Indonesian military transport plane crashed shortly after take-off into a city on Sumatra island, exploding in a ball of flames at a residential area.

Reports say that the Hercules plane hit a hotel and houses in the northern Sumatra city of Medan on Tuesday.

“The latest information we have is that 30 have died…. The number could go up,” Hisar Turnip, a spokesman for Indonesia’s search and rescue agency, told Reuters.

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Eligibility Court Case: Tension As APC Governor Knows His Fate Today

The people of Benue state will be waiting anxiously as the governorship election petition tribunal in the state has fixed today for the ruling in a suit brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate, Terhemen Tazoora challenging the Governor Samuel Ortom’s election.

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Senior Military Officers Land In Trouble AsBuhari Wields Big Stick

Military Officers In Trouble As PMB Wields Big Stick...

 

President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier told Nigerians that he inherited an empty treasury from the past administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan, and vowed to go after those that have looted the nation’s finances.

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BREAKING NEWS!! Aso Rock Security Men Under Probe

Following the ongoing inter-agency rivalry in the presidential villa, Abuja, authorities in the villa have ordered a comprehensive audit of security personnel deployed there.

Lt. Col. Lawal Abubakar, the aide de camp to the president, explained that the exercise was needed for “accountability and deployment.”

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SHOCKER! READ How NNPC Generated N8.1trn, Released N4.3trn, Pocketed Balance

SHOCKER! NNPC Generated N8.1trn, Pocketed N3.8trn...

 

Revelations have been made on how the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) generated about N8.1trillion but paid only N4.3trillion to the federation account between 2012 and May 2015.

This was the disclosure of Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday, where he cited new details from the federal economic council meeting.

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Buhari's Presidency: Yoruba Elders Express Regrets

President Muhammau Buhari may have lost the support of some Yoruba elders less than 100 days into his tenure.

The leaders are particularly angry with Buhari over the recently concluded National Assembly elections, which they feel was a big blow to the South west.

They berated the president for his silence and suggested that their region might not benefit from the Buhari administration despite voting massively for the president during the April 2015 presidential polls.

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Battle for the control of the National Assembly - APC insists

The battle for the control of the National Assembly may be long drawn as the leadership of the All Progressives Congress on Monday insisted on removing the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, of the minority Peoples Democratic Party.

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Aso Rock conducts audit of security personnel

Authorities of the Presidential Villa, Abuja have ordered a comprehensive audit of security personnel and forces deployed in the seat of power.

The audit may have been necessitated by the ongoing inter-agency rivalry in the Villa.

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LEAKED: How Okonjo-Iweala spent $2.1bn without approval, says FG

LEAKED: How Okonjo-Iweala spent $2.1bn without approval, says FG

The National Economic Council, chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday accused a former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy under ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of spending $2.1bn from the Excess Crude Account without authorisation.

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