Gunmen Kill Two Vigilantes in Port harcourt

Gunmen shot and killed two Vigilantes in Diobu, Port Harcourt early Thursday morning.

The gunmen numbering about seven killed the two vigilantes at Timber by Ojoto and Saint Thomas street by Ikwerre road in Diobu at about 1:20am, Secretary of Diobu Vigilante, Amatari Bipileide said.

Amaju Pinnick re-elected NFF President

Amaju Pinnick will remain President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for another four years after emerging victorious in Thursday’s election in Katsina.

Pinnick made good of his reputation as an overwhelming favourite by picking over 70 per cent of the votes cast.

The Delta-born scored 38 votes, his predecessor Aminu Maigari managed just eight, former Secretary-General, Taiwo got one while the highly-unpopular Chinedu Okoye didn’t get any vote.

‘Twitterstorm’ over Suspension of Nigeria Air by FG

The suspension of Nigeria Air by the Federal Government has caused a storm on Twitter, trending with the #NigeriaAir. 

Many Nigerians took to social media to express their views on the news of the indefinite suspension of the Nigerian National Carrier.

2019: I WILL NOT BE VYING FOR THE POSITION OF VICE PRESIDENT --GOVERNOR WIKE

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that he will not be vying for the position of Vice President of the country as being speculated in certain quarters ahead of the 2019 elections. 

 

Governor Wike said though some of the Presidential Aspirants seeking his support have offered him the position of Vice President in the course of political consultations, he insisted  that the interest of Rivers State is paramount. 

FG suspends Nigeria Air indefinitely- Minister

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, announced the suspension of the planned national carrier, Nigeria Air.

On his Twitter handle, @hadisirika, Sirika tweeted: I regret to announce that the Federal Executive Council has taken the tough decision to suspend the National Carrier Project in the interim. All commitments due will be honoured. We thank the public for the support as always.”

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Breaking; Police file charges against Osun PDP Governorship Candidate, Adeleke

Nigeria Police Force has filed charges against a governorship aspirant in the upcoming Osun State election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. 

Forensic Investigation Ongoing On Decomposing Human Parts Recovered From Ritualists

Lagos state Police command says scientific investigation is still ongoing over the two suspected ritualists arrested inside a tunnel, under the Cele Niger Bridge, Ijanikin with decomposing human parts. 

Recall that a woman who pretended to be mad for years was arrested after the police was tipped off by members of the

Survey result to change HIV landscape in Nigeria – FG

The Federal Government on Wednesday said that the ongoing HIV survey result would change the HIV landscape in Nigeria.

I did not steal N14.1m SURE-P funds, ex-Perm Sec tells court

Clement Illoh, former Permanent Secretary on Wednesday told an Ikeja Special Offences Court that he did not steal N14.1 million from the defunct Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P).

Jimi Agbaje confirms re-election bid, says I am confident of winning

Mr Jimi Agbaje, the 2015 Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday ended speculations about his re-run bid, saying he was back in the race.

Agbaje made the confirmation via a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

“It is true that initially I did not want to re-contest, but I had so many people urging me to run.

“I bought and submitted my nomination form shortly before it closed. I will be part of the PDP Lagos governorship primaries, billed for Friday, Sept 28th, “ he said.

Reconstruction: Lagos commuters groan on Mile 2 Badagry road

Some stranded Lagos State commuters, on Wednesday, narrated their ordeal, as they struggled to pass through the Mile 2-Badagry road which is under reconstruction.

Photos: Supervising Minister for Finance prays at FEC meeting

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 Supervising Minister for Finance, Hajia Zainab Ahmed offering prayers during the opening of the Federal Executive Council chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday. 

Flood victims in Yenagoa groan, appeal for assistance

Residents along the Epie creek in Yenagoa on Wednesday lamented the impact of the flooding caused by the overflow of water from Taylor creek, tributaries of the Orashi and Niger rivers. 

Shell Denies Forcefully Resuming Operations at Belema Flow Station

Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC has restated its commitment towards peaceful resolution of the disagreement that resulted in the shutdown of its Belema flow station by some people. SPDC said

Gunmen attack trader at ATM stand in Benin

Tina Osaretin, a trader, was attacked by gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday while operating an Automated Teller Machine(ATM) in a bank along Uselu-Lagos road.

Tina, a meat seller, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that she got to the ATM stand by 6.00 a.m. to withdraw cash for her to get to the abattoir early.

“When I got to the stand, I saw two young boys standing on the left and right side, about the ages of 15 and 16.

“I knew something was wrong when I inserted my card. The boys stood behind me immediately. One said: “cooperate, if not I go shoot you.’’

“They collected N150, 000 from me, but I thank God I was not shot, she said.

Tina pleaded with the Edo Government to provide more security personnel, especially during these ember months.

She said Nigeria would be a better place if corruption and stealing could be tackled.

NAN

"If your man is cheating on you, dump him and date his father" - Actress, Juliet Ibrahim

Juliet Ibrahim is on Instagram dishing out some interesting relationship advice, for women who have been victims of cheating partners. The actress said “if your man is cheating on you, dump him and date his father. Make that ni**a your step son.” Hmmmm! Do you Agree?

Popular Blogger, Linda Ikeji shares most emotional, heartfelt message on her birthday

Linda Ikeji shared the most emotional and heartfelt message on her birthday, and why not? She just became a mum, two days before she turned thirty eight. Linda said in her post that in 2017, she had specifically asked God to make her a wife and a mother before her birthday this year,

Davido, Kiss Daniels Cooking Up New Music

Davido is cooking up some new music with Kiss Daniels!  They confirmed on twitter that they are working on a new song, which will be released soon.

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I’ll accept outcome of PDP presidential primary – Tambuwal

Sokoto State governor and PDP presidential aspirant, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal,  said on Tuesday that he would accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary scheduled for between Oct. 5 and Oct. 6  in Port Harcourt.

Tambuwal stated this in Birnin Kebbi when he met stakeholders of the party as part of his familiarisation visit ahead of the primary.

“I deem it appropriate to start the visit with Kebbi State being my home as Sokoto and Zamfara.

“Our party is still

South Africa decriminalizes private marijuana use

South Africa’s Constitutional Court decriminalised the private use of marijuana on Tuesday.

The ruling came after a provincial high court in 2017 found out that the use of cannabis in private space should be allowed because laws against it were inconsistent with the country’s constitution.

The state appealed to the Constitutional Court, which upheld the high court’s findings.

“It will not be a criminal offence for an adult person to use or be in possession of cannabis in private space,’’ Judge Raymond Zondo said in handing down the judgement.

The judgement did not say how much cannabis one may have at home for private use.

Celebrations broke out in the court, which was packed with marijuana advocates and members of South Africa’s Rastafarian community.

“It’s been persecution and prosecution for the Rastafarian community,’’ one of those celebrating, Prince, told TV channel eNCA. 

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China loans will help correct infrastructure deficits – presidential aide

Nigeria needs the loan from China to correct infrastructure deficit, achieve economic recovery as well as its growth plan within the shortest time frame.

Mrs Juliet Ibekaku-Nwagwu, the Special Assistant to the President on Justice Reform Sector/National Coordinator, Open Government Partnership, said this when she reacted to criticisms

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Zenith Bank Boss, Jim Ovia launches new book; Africa Rise and Shine in Lagos

Chairman and Founder, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia has launched his new book; Africa Rise and Shine at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

The event saw guests from all works of life including the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo.

Kemi Adeosun's Resignation; Nigerians Advised to Verify Authenticity of Their NYSC Certificates

A Former Director of the National Youth Service Corps, Anthony Ani has advised Nigerians to verify their certificates if it is genuine or fake.

Mr Ani was reacting to the sudden resignation of Mrs Kemi Adeosun as

Wizkid names next album ''Zion''

Hip-Hop Singer, Wizkid has announced that his next album will be titled ''Zion'', named after his third son.    The Superstar is set to release his ''Made in Lagos'' EP, which he said is 90% complete,

Abe responds to Amaechi

Senator Magnus Abe says he will continue to refer to the Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi as his leader. 

His comment comes 24 hours after Amaechi Disowned Abe saying he is not his Leader. 

Abe, who represents Rivers South East at the National Assembly

TCN AGAIN INCREASES TRANSMISSION CAPACITY WITH TWO NEW 60MVA TRANSFORMERS IN EDO AND OGUN STATES

In line with the Buhari administration's policy on incremental power, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has again successfully completed the installation of two units of 60MVA 132/33kV power  transformers at Papelanto and Okpella Transmission Substations in Ogun State and Edo State respectfully. The 60MVA transformer in Okpella will be commissioned by the Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on the 22nd of September, 2018 as part of ceremony in his Honour by his ancestral home, Igara Community in Edo State. The 60MVA at Papalanto will be commissioned  by the Honourable Minister of Power Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN at a later date.

The 60MVA power transformer installed at Okpella, is long overdue and will greatly support the industrial policy of His Excellency the Executive Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, which is based on the existence of huge deposit of limestone and other solid minerals in the area. Already BUA Cement has a factory at Okpella which could be expanded with improved power supply.

According to the statement issued by TCN General Manager Public Affairs Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, prior to the new installation, the capacity of Okpella Substation was only 15MVA and has now increased to 75MVA with the installation of a 60MVA power transformer. Consequently, several communities including Okpella, BUA Cement Company, Aghenebode Town and environs, who are customers of Benin Electricity Distribution Company are expected to experience improved power supply.

Also, the capacity of Papalanto Substation was 75MVA before the new 60MVA power transformer was installed. The additional transformer has increased the stations capacity to 132MVA. Electricity users in Ilaro, Lapeleke, Sango, Onihale and environs in in Ogun State who are customers of Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company are expected to experience improved power supply. Potential eligible customers such as Lords Mint and Dolphin could also benefit from the increased supply.

TCN noted that several projects are currently on-going in its network nationwide and re-affirmed its resolve to continue to pursue and implement the incremental power policy of the Federal Government by consistently investing in capacity expansion initiatives through its Transmission Rehabilitation and Expansion Program (TREP). TCN expressed gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Power Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola for providing the needed leadership under which the company has continued to achieve laudable milestones.

Mrs Ndidi Mbah
GM (Public Affairs)TCN
16/09/2018

AMAECHI DISOWNS ABE Says, “I’m Not Your Leader”...

Minister of Transportation and Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State and the South-South zone, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has repudiated comments by the senator representing Rivers South-East in the National Assembly, Magnus Abe, that he (Amaechi) is Sen. Abe’s Leader.

Last week, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja, Sen. Abe told newsmen that Amaechi is his Leader. However, Amaechi, the immediate past governor of Rivers State pointedly told Abe at the weekend that he’s not Abe’s leader and that Sen. Abe should stop deceiving the public by saying ‘Amaechi is my Leader’.

“I am not Magnus Abe’s leader. Abe has long left me and the political family that is largely responsible for his rise and fame in politics,” Amaechi said in a statement released by his Media Office over the weekend. 

“How can I be Abe’s leader when he and the minions sponsored by him (Abe), privately and publicly abuses, insults, cast aspersions etc on me, my wife and members of my family, daily? Is that how a follower treats his Leader?

“It’s cheap and indeed shameful political sophistry for Abe to stand in the APC secretariat and deceitfully say I am his Leader, while all he has done, both privately and publicly in recent times is to undermine me, the APC and desecrate the APC in Rivers State. As a matter of fact, it is indeed very doubtful if Senator Abe is still in the APC. He mouths APC but his actions belie his words and clearly tell a different story.

“A man who wakes up, create an imaginary parallel party executive and went ahead to open an office for the non-existent parallel executive, that has no base and foundation, cannot be said to be committed, in anyway, to the party. As a matter of fact, his actions are obviously targeted at weakening and destroying the party.”

“Such a hypocritical, devious character cannot be my follower. I am not his Leader,” the statement concluded.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

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EFCC TO CUSTOMS: WATCH, ARREST FAYOSE IF HE TRIES TO RUN

EFCC TO CUSTOMS: WATCH, ARREST FAYOSE IF HE TRIES TO RUN

The Economic and Finance Crimes Commission has written to the Nigerian Customs to monitor and arrest the governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose anytime he wants to run away from the country.

In a statement disclosed on Sunday the anti corruption-agency urged Customs to place Fayose on its watch list, accusing Fayose of money laundering, abuse of office and other social political vices.

Read the statement below:

“The under listed person is under investigation in connection with the above mentioned offences and there is a reasonable suspicion suggesting that he may likely leave the country either through the land borders, airports or seaports in order to evade investigation. “Hence, you are kindly requested to watch-list him and arrest him.

“You are further requested to contact the commission through the provided contact details if sighted”. Recall that Fayose had told EFCC that he would submit himself to the commission immediate he hands over to the next governor.

But responding to him, the commission told him to come and not to wait till the hand over.

-Vanguard