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Tuesday, 10 October 2017 04:44

Ex-Army chief of staff, Victor Malu is dead

A former head of the Nigerian Army, Mr Victor Malu, a retired lieutenant general, is dead. He was from Benue State. President Muhammadu Buhari confirmed his death in a condolence message his aide sent to Mr. Malu’s family. Here’s the presidency’s statement below: President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Malu family as well as the government and people of Benue State on the death of Lt. General Victor Malu (retired), a former Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Buhari also commiserates with the Nigerian Armed Forces on the demise of a very distinguished and professional colleague, who demonstrated incredible…

Monday, 09 October 2017 12:39

Police personnel protest non-payment of salaries

Police personnel of Kaduna State Police Command have carried out a peaceful protest against non-payment of their August and September salaries. Eight Police commands namely: Kaduna, Kebbi Gombe, Nasarawa, Ekiti ,Bayelsa, Imo and Ogun are reportedly owing August and September salaries. The protest, which cut across the rank and file of the command, had over 2,000 protesters who gathered in front of Salaries Office inside the command headquarters. Mr Cyril Abeh, the state commissioner of police, who said the delay in payment was from the finance ministry’s IPPS office and not the fault of the police, appealed for restraint. “They…

Monday, 09 October 2017 12:36

NNPC Scandal: Baru responds to Kachikwu

As promised, Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Maikanti Baru, has responded to allegations of corruption and insubordination levied against him by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu. RE: ALLEGATIONS OF LACK OF ADHERENCE TO DUE PROCESS IN NNPC CONTRACT AWARDSFollowing the publication of alleged lack of adherence to due process in the award of NNPC contracts, the President ordered the Group Managing Director (GMD) and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to consider and respond expeditiously to the allegations. The substance of the allegations made by the Minister of State…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:57

NNPC contract scandal: Baru replies Kachikwu today

Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) will today respond to the allegations levelled against its Group Managing Director, Mr Maikanti Baru, by Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu in a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari. A senior NNPC source said last night that they (the NNPC) have got the green light to go ahead and reply to the allegations made by the minister. Kachikwu in his letter to the president accused the NNPC boss of insubordination and award of $25bn contracts without due process, among others. But in disputing the claims of the minister against the GMD, the oil…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:55

Suspend Kachikwu, Baru, Senate panel chair tells Buhari

Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream) Mr Tayo Alasoadura, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately suspend Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu, and Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Mr Maikanti Baru. Alasoadura specifically stated that Baru’s continued presence at NNPC could jeopardise the Senate investigation into the allegations that he allegedly approved contracts to the tune of $25bn without the approval of the corporation’s board. The senator said this during a live programme on Channels Television titled, Sunday Politics. When asked if they should be suspended, Alasoadura said, “I believe so; especially…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:52

IGP disregards directives but we can’t punish him – Police Service Commission

Police Service Commission, PSC, said on Sunday that although Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, sometimes disregards its directives, it has no power to discipline him. The commission stated this in a statement by Mr Ikechukwu Ani, its Media, Press and Public Relations Officer. Idris has faced public criticisms amidst various allegations of corruption and impropriety, especially by a senator, Mr Isa Misau. Misau had on the Senate floor, accused Idris of corruption, impropriety and sexual misconduct. The police had earlier accused the senator, a former police officer, of being a deserter from the police. He was, however, cleared…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:51

Again, soldiers raid Kanu’s home, says brother

Nigerian Army on Sunday raided the Abia home of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu. According to Kanu’s younger brother, Mr Emmanuel Kanu, the soldiers said they were searching for ‘technical items.’ He claimed that the soldiers took away from the house items such as television sets, generator and clothes. He called on the international community to urge the army to stop raiding his father’s palace and to also account for the whereabouts of IPOB leader. The raid was confirmed by the desk officer of the military’s Operation Python Dance in Abia State. The desk officer, who…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:46

Universities charging above N2,000 for post-UTME to refund excess to students – JAMB

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Sunday, said it would partner with Ministry of Foreign Affairs to conduct public examination through Computer Based Test, CBT, for Nigerians abroad. The examination board also said universities that charged more than N2,000 from applicants for its post-UTME examination will be made to refund the excess payment. JAMB’s Head of Public Relations, Mr Fabian Benjamin, made these known in Abuja. Benjamin said that the collaboration was to enhance the conduct of Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, for foreign candidates in 2018. He said 2017 UTME was conducted for foreign candidates on September 30…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:37

Religious leaders wade into Ibadan Chieftaincy crisis, declare 3-day fasting, prayers

Funmi Olaitan, Ibadan Prominent religious leaders drawn from Islamic, Christian and traditional faiths at the weekend declared a three-day fasting and prayers among their followers for quick resolve of the lingering crisis resulting from the review of Ibadan Chieftaincy Declaration instituted by Oyo State government. Leaders of the three religions shortly after a meeting with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Mr Saliu Adetunji at his Popoyemoja's palace, said they intended to break the truce between the monarch and Governor Abiola Ajimobi due to imminent crisis that may occur if the feud between the duo is not nipped in the bud. Those…

Monday, 09 October 2017 03:36

Flood ravages INEC office; documents, card readers affected

A massive flooding that hit Edo State on Saturday sacked thousands from their homes and caused millions of naira in damages to properties. Amongst the worst affected places was the Edo State headquarters of Independent National Electoral Commission in Benin City, the state capital. A section of the building’s perimeter fencing collapsed after two hours of heavy downpour, pushing in muddy waters that inundated vehicles, files, computers and card reading machines. But the card readers have started functioning after being exposed to air and no crucial registration data were lost, the state’s INEC chief said. The registration data were not…

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Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:13

Kachikwu vs Baru: Buhari orders ceasefire

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered that the bickering and embarrassing public spectacle between Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr Ibe Kachikwu, and Group Managing Director, GMD, Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Maikanti Baru, must stop. The President directed that sanity should prevail as he ordered a halt to any further washing of dirty linens in public. Whereas Buhari met with Kachikwu, the GMD met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday. Of interest to the President, sources privy to the meetings, held last Friday inside Aso Rock Presidential Villa, disclosed, are the compelling needs to tackle issues such as…

Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:12

Militants threaten attacks as military deploys troops in N’Delta

Nigerian Army on Saturday deployed troops for the commencement of Operation Crocodile Smile in the six Niger Delta states. More than 3, 000 soldiers would be involved in the three-week operation slated for October 7 to 28. General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, Mr Enobong Udoh, a Major General, disclosed this while addressing troops to signal commencement of the exercise. Udoh said, “Operation Crocodile Smile is not a show of force but a confidence-building patrol that seeks to reassure people of Rivers State and the Niger Delta that the army is ready to work. “We are ready…

Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:10

Trump says 'only one thing will work' with North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said "only one thing will work" in dealing with North Korea after previous administrations had talked to Pyongyang without results. "Presidents and their administrations have been talking to North Korea for 25 years, agreements made and massive amounts of money paid," Trump said in a tweet. "...Hasn't worked, agreements violated before the ink was dry, making fools of U.S. negotiators. Sorry, but only one thing will work!" Trump did not make clear to what he was referring, but his comments seemed to be a further suggestion that military action was on his mind. The…

Sunday, 08 October 2017 04:08

Edo communities cry out as flood sacks homes, farmlands

Thousands of residents of several communities in the northern part of Edo State, Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, have become trapped as flood has taken over their homes and farmlands. According to the lawmaker representing Estako Central Constituency at Edo State House of Assembly, Mr Damian Lawani, it is particularly worrisome that governments at both levels have failed to come to aid of the hapless communities, who are not foreigners but Nigerians. He wondered why no measures have been put in to alleviate the sufferings of the people since flooding has been become yearly occurrence in the area. According to…

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