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Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:27

Abati pledges to write own book

Former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, says despite threats by some Nigerians that they won’t read accounts of his stewardship at the presidential villa, he may still write a book about his experience. Abati, who served in the government of former president Goodluck Jonathan, said he had been told by some Nigerians to chronicle his experience when he served as Mr. Jonathan’s media aide. He, however, added that he had also overheard some people saying that they won’t buy his books if he ever wrote one. The former editorial board chair of The Guardian newspaper spoke to PREMIUM TIMES after…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:25

Outrage over FG’s appointments and why Katsina got 51 DSS slots

Outrage spread in some parts of the country, yesterday, following revelations of lopsided recruitment into the Department of State Service, DSS reflecting what many Nigerians described as a continuing effort by the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to stamp a northern character on all strands of the federal bureaucracy. The outrage over the lopsided appointments by the Buhari administration was heightened yesterday after it was reported that the latest DSS recruitments were heavily skewed in favour of the north and in particular, Katsina, home state of President Buhari and the Director-General of the DSS. In the revelations published by PremiumTimes, 51…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:24

Northern Govs broker peace between Sanusi, Ganduje

After several days of relentless efforts to track down Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, five Northern Governors managed at the weekend to broker peace between the Kano State Government and Emir of Kano Muhammadu Sanusi II. The governor and the emir have been embroiled in a proxy war for many weeks, with the state government’s anti-corruption agency launching a probe of Kano Emirate Council finances in apparent retaliation for Emir Sanusi’s open criticism of the governor’s top project priorities. Daily Trust on Sunday learnt from impeccable sources that Governors Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto, Nasiru El-Rufa’i of Kaduna, Kashim Shettima…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:20

Nigerians blast Lai Mohammed over Jollof rice comment

Nigerians on Twitter have lambasted Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, for his comment on which country has the best jollof rice. In an interview with CNN’s Richard Quest, the minister was asked which country makes the best jollof rice and he responded by saying Senegal. Mr. Quest quickly reacted by saying “I hear a shock, I hear a sigh across the country”. On April 26, Mr Quest tweeted “Jollof Rice. Delicious. Ghana or Nigeria? Which is best? I ain’t getting involved in the #jollofwar #richardquestinnigeria”. The jollof rice battle has been a social media trend between Nigerians and…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:17

New Telegraph’s Funke Egbemode retains Guild of Editors seat

Mrs Funke Egbemode, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, New Telegraph Newspaper has been re-elected as President of Nigerian Guild of Editors. Egbemode won her position unopposed at the Guild's Biennial Convention in Lagos on Saturday. Other officers who were returned unopposed are Mr Frederick Fabor, Vice President, East, Hajiya Sani Vice President North and Mrs Victoria Ibanga as General Secretary. Mr Suleiman Gaya emerged as Deputy President. Other officers elected are Mustapha Isah, Vice President, West, Mr Ray Echebiri, Treasurer and Mrs Mary Atologbe emerged assistant secretary. Mr Ibrahim Mammaga of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and his Leadership Newspaper counterpart, Mrs…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:15

Pope's timely Egypt visit comforts grief-stricken Christians

Pope Francis wrapped up a brief but deeply symbolic visit to Egypt on Saturday with an open-air Mass for the country's tiny Catholic community, defying security concerns to show his support for the Christians of this Muslim majority Arab nation who have increasingly become targeted by Islamic militants. Military helicopters flew overhead and police fanned out in force as Francis zoomed around the soccer stadium in suburban Cairo where Mass was held, using an open-topped golf cart and waving to members of the congregation, evidence of his hallmark desire to be close to his flock at all costs. The crowd…

Sunday, 30 April 2017 04:14

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure

North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile on Saturday shortly after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson warned that failure to curb Pyongyang's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes could lead to "catastrophic consequences". U.S. and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March. The test came as the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier group arrived in waters near the Korean peninsula, where it began exercises with the South Korean navy on Saturday, about 12 hours after the…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 03:10

Buhari’s health: Presidency rules out resignation

The Presidency has ruled out the possibility of President Muhammadu Buhari resigning his position over his ill health as being suggested by some Nigerians. In an interview with journalists in Lagos on Friday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, said those calling for the President’s resignation were merely expressing their opinion. According to him, the views of over 15 million Nigerians that voted for the President were more important than such opinions, while expressing confidence that God would fully restore Buhari’s health. The President returned from medical vacation to the United Kingdom on March…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 03:08

Presidency speaks on recruitment scandal in SSS

The Presidency on Friday responded to report on the lopsidedness in the latest recruitment exercise to by the State Security Service (SSS). PREMIUM TIMES had on Friday morning reported how SSS loaded its agency with more people from the North than from the South of Nigeria in its 2016 recruitment. So lopsided was the hiring that more people were employed from President Muhammadu Buhari’s Katsina State (51) than from all the South-east states combined (44). Katsina is also also the home state of Director General of SSS, Lawal Daura. A breakdown of the newly commissioned cadet officers on geopolitical basis…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 03:06

After home invaded by cattlemen, Soyinka says herdsmen worse than Boko Haram

One of the domestic staff members of Professor Wole Soyinka has confirmed that herdsmen brought their cattle to graze at the surroundings of the Nobel laureate’s residence in Ilugun Village, Abeokuta. The domestic worker, who refused to give his name, disclosed this to journalists on Friday at the residence of the playwright, located in a serene forest far away from Ilugun village and Kemta Estate. He said the herdsmen had on Saturday, April 15, 2017, come with their cattle to graze at the frontage of Soyinka’s house. He said that was the second time they would come with their cattle…

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Saturday, 29 April 2017 03:03

Nnamdi Kanu released from prison

Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu was released from Kuje Prison on Friday after perfecting what was thought to be tough bail conditions. Kanu was brought from Kuje Prison to the Federal High Court Abuja to sign the necessary bail papers. The process, which took about 10 minutes saw Kanu emerging with smiles from the court in company of his sureties and relatives. Earlier, his lawyer, Mr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, his three sureties, Chairman, South East Senate caucus, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, a Jewish High Chief Priest, Immanuu-El Shalom and a Chartered Accountant residing in Abuja, Tochukwu Uchendu signed…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 02:57

9 dead of mystery illness in Liberia as Ebola is ruled out

United Nations officials say at least nine people have died from a mysterious illness in Liberia, and all tests have been negative for the Ebola virus. World Health Organization said Friday that authorities are looking into whether the people were sickened by something they ate or were exposed to a chemical or bacteria. Eight others remained hospitalized in Sinoe County, about 250 miles (400 kilometers) outside the capital, after complaining of abdominal pains. The cases over the past week have evoked painful memories in Liberia, where more than 4,800 people died during the Ebola epidemic. Those who fell sick this…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 02:55

Seoul: N. Korea fails in missile test-fire near its capital

A North Korean mid-range ballistic missile apparently failed shortly after launch Saturday, South Korea and the United States said, the second such test-fire flop in recent weeks but a clear message of defiance as a U.S. supercarrier conducts drills in nearby waters. North Korean ballistic missile tests are banned by the United Nations because they're seen as part of the North's push for a nuclear-tipped missile that can strike the U.S. mainland. The latest test came as U.S. officials pivoted from a hard line to diplomacy at the U.N. in an effort to address what may be Washington's most pressing…

Saturday, 29 April 2017 02:53

Russia says use of force on North Korea would be 'completely unacceptable'

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gennady Gatilov called on North Korea on Friday to end its banned nuclear and missile development programs but warned that the use of force against Pyongyang would be "completely unacceptable." "The combative rhetoric coupled with reckless muscle-flexing has led to a situation where the whole world seriously is now wondering whether there's going to be a war or not," he told the U.N. Security Council. "One ill thought out or misinterpreted step could lead to the most frightening and lamentable consequences." Reuters

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