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Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has explained why the federal government reinstated a sacked civil servant despite a pending corruption trial. Premium Times had on Friday reported how controversial chairman of the defunct Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, was secretly recalled to the service and promoted to head a directorate in the Interior ministry. Mr. Maina was in 2013 declared wanted by the Nigeria’s anticorruption agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Mr. Dambazau, in a statement by his press secretary, Ehisienmen Osaigbovo, confirmed that Mr. Maina is now in charge of the Human Resources Department of the ministry. The minister however denied responsibility for Mr. Maina’s recall to the service. The statement explained that Mr. Maina “was posted few days ago to the Ministry of Interior by the Office of the Head of Service on an Acting capacity to fill a vacancy created following the retirement of the Director ...

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday mocked the President Muhammadu Buhari administration for reabsorbing the wanted ex-Chairman of the defunct Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, despite being indicted for allegedly perpetrating fraud to the tune of N2bn. Maina is expected to run for governor of Borno State in 2019 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. In his reaction, however, Fayose, who is also under probe by the EFCC, said on his official Twitter handle that, “Someone accused of stealing billions of pension fund was returned to the FG civil service and you still think Buhari is fighting corruption?”

It is finally here! The long awaited 2nd edition of Buckwyld and Breathless, 2face Idibia's very own concert holding tonight at the Convention Centre in Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.  Tonight's event is slated to be packed with glitz and glamour of the Nigerian social elite with stars such as Tiwa Savage, Flavor and of course, 2Face gracing the stage to give their all through their onstage musical performances for us to remember them for the whole year to come. Previously, 2Face had announced a 50 per cent discount for guests who buy tickets at the venue with their voters card used as I.D. In a statement the Grammy award winner made in order to promote this event, 2Face was quoted to have said: "Expect an undiluted live music delivered by an amazing 20 piece band with a dangerous adrenaline pumping dimension termed ‘The X’," he boasted. Other artistes such as Timaya, Efya, Kelly Hansome, Jeremiah Gyang, and many more Courtesy: Vanguard News

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday returned to Abuja after attending a four-day working visit and D-8 summit in Turkey. The president left Nigeria for Turkey after presiding over Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council meeting. While in Turkey, the president held bilateral meetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Erdogan. He also attended the meeting of the group of eight developing nations, D-8.

George Weah, retired footballer, on Sunday visted the Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos, to seek the support of TB Joshua, founder of the church, in his bid to lead Liberia. Weah, who is the leading candidate in the Liberian presidential election, will face Joseph Boakai, the incumbent vice-president, in a runoff slated for November 7. Yormie Johnson, a former Liberian warlord, and one of the 20 candidates who participated in the first round of the election, accompanied Weah to the church. “My brother is here today because he loves his country and wants God’s choice for his country,” Joshua said during the sermon. “He is not here to impose himself. What does God say about his country, Liberia? What is God’s opinion? That is why he is here. “We are not herbalists or witch-doctors; we are people of God. God’s choice is our choice. We cannot pray against God’s will. “Without God’s corresponding power, we cannot pray to Him. For every step we take – every movement and action...

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has recovered the body of Mr Oluseye Adekunle, who allegedly jumped into a Lagos lagoon on Friday. The LASEMA General Manager, Mr Adesina Tiamiyu, told newsmen in Lagos that a fisherman saw Adekunle’s floating body on Sunday morning by a river bank in Lekki. He said that the deceased had jumped off the Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge into the lagoon. Tiamiyu said that a coordinated effort of LASEMA, Lagos State Waterways Authority and Marine Police recovered the floating body at 5.00a.m.and handed it over to the Lagos State Health Environmental Monitoring Unit. “The body has been taken to Lagos Mainland Hospital Mortuary for deposition. “Police will carry out further investigations on the matter,’’ he said. Tiamiyu expressed worry at the suspected suicidem, and appealed to the citizens to be their brother’s keepers by reporting any suspected suicide plan in time to avert it. Tiamiyu said that relevant agencies and the family of the deceas...

A first-Republic Minister of Aviation, Mbazulike Amaechi, has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Oseloka Obaze and his running mate, Chidi Onyemelukwe ahead of the November 18 poll in Anambra State. The 89 year-old ex-minister gave the support at his Ukpor home, while handing over a traditional staff of authority (Offor) to Obaze as a symbol of his endorsement. He expressed optimism that the PDP would win the poll, despite the fact that he is contesting with an incumbent and a federal government candidate, Willie Obiano and Tony Nwoye respectively. He said: "This staff is for you as a symbol of my utmost support and assurance that you will be the next governor of Anambra State come March 17, 2018. ''I'm 89 and will be celebrating my 90th Birthday on June 16. I want you to celebrate it with me as governor. ''You're a good man. Your relationship with elders like me while you served under Peter Obi as SSG is enough proof that you have all...

A show of bravery and gallantry turned awful as a member of Isan Gona Vigilante Group, Ahmadu Maikare of Gidan Jimina village of Malumfashi LGA shot himself dead while testing a new charm meant to protect him from gunshots. It was gathered that members of the vigilante group had converged at the residence of their leader, Sumaila Rabiu, at Dubul village in Matazu LGA to take part in a traditional ceremony and initiate new members when the incident happened. Maikare was in the middle of the gathering to display the charms. He wrapped himself up in the charms, did incantations, picked a dane gun and fired on himself. He died instantly. Members of the vigilante groups fled after the incident. His relatives and friends stayed back to remove his corpse. The Police Public Relation DSP Gambo Isah has since confirmed the incidence and said investigation on going on the matter. Attached Files:

A show of bravery and gallantry turned awful as a member of Isan Gona Vigilante Group, Ahmadu Maikare of Gidan Jimina village of Malumfashi LGA shot himself dead while testing a new charm meant to protect him from gunshots. It was gathered that members of the vigilante group had converged at the residence of their leader, Sumaila Rabiu, at Dubul village in Matazu LGA to take part in a traditional ceremony and initiate new members when the incident happened. Maikare was in the middle of the gathering to display the charms. He wrapped himself up in the charms, did incantations, picked a dane gun and fired on himself. He died instantly. Members of the vigilante groups fled after the incident. His relatives and friends stayed back to remove his corpse. The Police Public Relation DSP Gambo Isah has since confirmed the incidence and said investigation on going on the matter. Attached Files:

Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police, has charged police personnel to be disciplined and dedicated while in the line of duty. The IGP made this statement via the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Operations, Taiwo Lakanu who represented the IGP at the graduation ceremony of the Tactical Commanders' Course that was organised by the United States Embassy on the 19th of October, 2017. In addition to the advice on discipline and dedication, the IGP also tasked participants of the course to realise their required and collective responsibility to protect Nigerian citizens and all others currently residing within the borders of our great country. Carried out by the Special Programme for Embassy Augmentation and Response (SPEAR), participants were trained in modern terror and crime fighting skills and tactics. Courtesy: Vanguard News

The 17 governors from the South-west, South-east and South-south are to meet in Lagos on Monday to discuss latest national issues forge stronger partnership. The meeting is coming after 12 years of a similar gathering. A statement by the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Tunji Bello, said the meeting would be co-hosted by the Governors of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode and Akwa Ibom, Emmanuel Udom. Mr. Bello said the meeting is in line with the realisation that the different states in the South have since 2005 developed several areas of comparative advantage which could be harnessed and become mutually beneficial. According to him, the governors would also be expected to adopt a common position on the issues of armed robbery, kidnapping, devolution of powers and issue of fiscal federalism which have all gained prominence of late. “The 2017 Lagos summit of the 17 Southern Governors representing the South-south, South-west and South-east zones is expected to come up with a communi...

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun’s alleged infidelity with a certain female corps member who delivered a set of twins for him is yet to meet its end but has had a reaction from the Nigerian politician. The governor on Friday threatened to fish out the ones purveying rumours and falsehoods against him, and have them sent to jail. He made this known while speaking at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during a Town Hall meeting of stakeholders for the 2018 Budget. According to The Nation, Amosun accused some unnamed politicians, whom he said, are aspiring to govern Ogun State in 2019, of being responsible for the spate of falsehood churned out against him and his administration. He said he has been married to his wife, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, in the last 26 years and had never kept a girl friend, let alone having one that delivered twins for him, adding that the rumoured twins issue also got to the notice of his wife. He noted that task of keeping one wife ...

  Being viewed as a sex symbol isn't all it's cracked up to be . Or at least, that is what up and coming Osun born actress Adebola Adewuyi believes. According to the Yoruba starlet, when people tell her that she is sexy, she often believes that they have some ulterior motive that is not entirely pure at heart. “Well, I really don’t like people telling me things like, I’m sexy and stuff like that." The actress also added that she believes that when men find out that you're an actress, they first believe that you're a prostitute. "I don’t want you to see me and the next thing that comes to your mind is sexiness. Beautiful is okay but sexy is obscene. " she further stated. On the topic of love, the actress proudly stated: “I’ll go for love because love is everything. I wouldn’t mind working hard to get everything else money can buy,” she said. Courtesy: Vanguard News

Caretaker Committee Chairman of Lagos State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Babatunde Osolanke is dead.  He was said to have slumped yesterday at Ikeja Airport Hotel, from where he was rushed to the Lagos State university Teaching Hospital, Ikeja where he was confirmed dead. It was gathered that the late PDP boss was billed to hold a meeting with some chieftains of the party with a view to fixing a date for the party’s congress. According to the Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee to the party’s caretaker committee, Otunba Femi Careena, Chief Osolanke died, while preparing to hold a scheduled meeting in respect of the rescheduled party’s congress.. “So we are in a mourning mood as I speak with you now, we are really in a mourning mood,” Careena said.

The Nigerian Law School on Saturday released the summary of the final examination results conducted in August. Chinedu Ukekwe, Head of Information and Protocol of the Nigerian Law School, in a statement said 1,272 candidates failed out of a total of 5,891 that participated in the examinations. The candidates who failed represented 21.6 per cent. “29 students made First Class, 211 Second Class Upper, 1,046 Second Class Lower.” He said 2,999 got a Pass, while 334 came out with conditional Pass. 4,285 candidates were successful and will be called to the Nigerian Bar. A further breakdown of the results showed 72.7 per cent passed, while those with conditional Pass represented 5.7 per cent. Ukekwe in the statement revealed that the “Call to the Bar ceremony for the successful candidates will hold on November 28 and 29 in Abuja”

Bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is now charged, with party chieftains jostling and scheming ahead of the December National Convention where the national chairman and other leaders would emerge.  Here are candidates jostling for the Chairmanship seat of the main opposition party: 1. Prof. Tunde Adeniran Adeniran is a member of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) and former Nigerian Ambassador to Germany. He is former Minister of Education and ex-Deputy Director General, Jonathan/Sambo Presidential Campaign in 2015. As a foundation member of the party, Adeniran was Chairman, PDP Presidential Inauguration Committee (1999); and Chairman, Electoral Panel, PDP National Convention (1999) 2. Otunba Gbenga Daniel Daniel is former governor of Ogun State from the South West, and he has an array of supporters and party bigwigs backing him. 3. Prof. Taoheed Adedoja  Adedoja brings experience as a former Minister of Sports and Special Duties, one-time governorship candidate in O...

The social scene was agog with the news and expectations of Dr. Bukola Saraki's eldest daugther's wedding celebrations as she makes her way into the home of her intended, Adeniyi Olukoya, a Prince originating from Ogun State. Already, the rumour mill estimates that the Senate President's daughter's wedding will cost upwards of two hundred million naira (N200,000,000) and is expected to welcome guests that comprise only the very best and the most well connected in politics, entertainment and society. Just yesterday, the Nikkai between the intended couple took place and the ancient city of Ilorin has witnessed the celebrations. Up next, the vibrant city of Lagos will host the soon to be married couple for their tradition wedding on the 28th of October, 2017. This will subsequently be followed by the main wedding on the 8th of December, 2017 where the real party begins. These events have been rumoured to be highly exclusive and tagged "invite only". Attache...

The feud between Ibinabo Fiberesima and Emeka Ike, both of the currently troubled Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has reportedly been on a ceasefire, pending further discussion between the two giants of the acting craft. Ms. Fiberesma has also declared that she does not recognise the authority that brought Emeka Rolla into power. Emeka Rollas came out as the Head of the interim government imposed upon the AGM under the auspices of the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) in an attempt to stabilise the AGM. Both Ibinabo Fiberesima and Emeka Ike have rejected such authority, even though it is reported that Rollas defeated Emeka Ike in an election organised by the GNU in Enugu. In a statement to the Press, Ibinabo Fiberesima stated: “We didn’t recognize any election. Emeka Ike and I have met over the matter and we are putting plans in place to withdraw all outstanding cases in court so as to pave way for peace in the Guild.” “After withdrawing the cases, we would call for a fre...

Nigeria’s image received a boost on Thursday before the international community as former Agriculture Minister Akinwumi Adesina formally received the 2017 World Food Prize (WFP) Laureate award in the U. S. Adesina was confered with the laureate in Des Moines, U. S. during which he committed the 250,000 dollars cash prize to set up a fund for financing African youths in agriculture. Adesina had been announced as winner of the global feat by the WFP for his dogged determination and practical commitment to boosting agriculture and food supply chain both as Minister of Agriculture and President of AfDB. Adesina, who is also the President of African Development Bank (AfDB), commended his staff for the shared passion to feed Africa. The former minister expressed gratitude to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo for nominating him as minister. Adesina also thanked former President Goodluck Jonathan for giving him the opportunity of his life to serve his country, Nigeria, as a minister. He also than...