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Here are some selected headlines in today's newspaper November 2, 2017. Headlines from Punch Buhari, Dogara, Akeredolu mourn as Tinubu’s first son dies Leaked memo: Buhari summons Kyari, Oyo-Ita after FEC clash FG files six charges against fleeing Maina Ekwueme still in coma, Enugu may fly ex-VP abroad $321m loot: FEC okays MoU with Switzerland Dasuki claims memory loss, courts insists Jonathan must appear Misau: IG shuns Senate, lawmakers threaten arrest TSA probe: Reps threaten Emefiele, Baru with arrest Cabal bought houses abroad in my name —Magu I’m unhappy Salami rejected anti-graft job – CJN I won’t be used to frustrate Diezani’s UK trial – Judge Masterminds of Ozubulu killings in S’African prison —Police Ghost workers: Husband, wife, others, receive N300m salaries Atiku’s son gets children’s custody MTN set to list on NSE in six months Ikeja, Ketu, others to experience eight-day power outage Police arrest 20 suspected cult members in A’Ibom Grazing bill, plot to colonise S’...

The chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised an alarm, alleging that a cabal has bought houses abroad in his name in a bid to discredit him.  EFCC Spokesman Wilson Uwujaren alleged that “shadowy interests at the receiving end” of EFCC's anti-corruption war as those behind the move. “Those behind the plot, which is believed to be part of a grand design to discredit the anti-graft czar, have allegedly finalised plans to name Magu as the owner of choice properties in exotic locations abroad. “The commission has information that the desperate cabal could take their gambit to the ridiculous extent of purchasing properties and registering them in the name of Ibrahim Magu to make the plot believable. “They are also prepared to sponsor some political hirelings who would come out openly to claim they have information about the property acquisitions.” “The commission, however, wishes to alert the public that Magu has no interest in any property whatsoever outsi...

The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Maikanti Baru, has stated that the oil exploration and biofuel projects in Benue state will generate up to one million jobs for citizens of the area.  He mentioned this when he paid a visit to the governor of the state on Wednesday. He said his visit is to officially "kick-start the beginning of a high profile stakeholder engagement with a view to actualising the two critical projects which are expected to launch Benue into the league of oil producing States.” He added that “due to encouraging results of previous geological studies, basin modeling, aeromagnetic, ground gravity and surface geochemistry surveys, success of ongoing acquisition of seismic data in the Benue Trough will lead to the drilling of oil wells in the State.” He also noted that a contractor, Integrated Data Services Ltd, IDSL, would be going round to carry out a seismic acquisition campaign with heavy equipment where th...

Ahmed Bola Tinubu, a stalwart of the All Progressive Congress, APC, on Tuesday lost his first son, Jide Tinubu.  According to a family member, Jide's death was unexpected. He suddenly collapsed and died from what was suspected to be a heart attack around 9 pm on Tuesday. “However, after the incidence, close family members rushed him down to hospital on Lagos Island where he was confirmed dead on arrival,” the person said. He added that the tragic news was kept secret because the father, Bola Tinubu, was in Abuja for the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of his party, the APC. Attached Files:

Jide Tinubu, son of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu is dead. In a tweet by @APCUKingdom, the party prayed for the repose of the soul of the son of the national leader of the ruling APC. “It’s with regrets that we inform Nigerians of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the Son of Our dear and esteemed Leader,  @AsiwajuTinubu . RIP”. The tweet is sequel to the letter from the chairman of the party in Lagos State, Mr. Otunba Ajomole, to the party, which reads: “It’s with regrets that I inform you of the demise of Mr. Jide Tinubu, the son of our dear esteemed leader, Asiwaju Nola Ahmed Tinubu” “Please commiserate with him”. Late Jide is a law graduate of the University of Liverpool, England. He obtained a Masters degree in Maritime Law from the University of London and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999. Attached Files:

Argentina captain Lionel Messi will not play against the Super Eagles when both sides clash in an international friendly on November 14. However, Messi will play the friendly against Russia on November 11 at the reopening of the Luzhnikí stadium in Moscow. Argentina coaching crew, headed by Jorge Sampaoli, will allow the striker fly out of Moscow after the first friendly, to get enough time to rest before returning to club duties. The rest of the Argentina squad will head to Krasnodar, where they will play against Nigeria on November 14.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the applications by former President Goodluck Jonathan against the subpoenas ordering him to appear to testify in defence of a former National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh. The trial judge, Justice Okon Abang, held that he had no jurisdiction to entertain Jonathan’s application challenging the subpoena since the (the ex-President) had yet to be served with the court’s subpoena directing him to appear in court. Attached Files:

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday lamented Nigeria’s loss during the Civil War (1967-1970), saying such should never be allowed to happen again. The president said this in his speech at this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day. Read the full speech below. The Vice President Distinguished Senate President Honourable Speaker of the House of Representatives Chief Justice of Nigeria Members of the Federal Executive Council Permanent Secretaries Chief of Defence Staff Service Chiefs and Inspector General of Police Members of the Diplomatic Corps Senior Officers Distinguished Veterans Ladies and Gentlemen, Members of the Press I heartily welcome you all to the formal launching of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration 2018 Emblem and Appeal Fund. Our gathering here today is in continuation of a worthy tradition of recognizing and appreciating the sacrifices of our veterans in the First and Second World Wars, Nigerian Civil War, Peace Support Operations around the world, and Inte...

The opposition of Peoples Democratic Party in the National Assembly is set to reduce further as three of its members in the House of Representatives set to move to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. The lawmakers are Johnson Agbonayinma from Edo State, who was a strong supporter of the erstwhile PDP chairman, Ali Modu-Sheriff, Nnanna Igbokwe from Imo State, and Ben Nwankwo from Anambra State, who got to the House through the judgement of the Supreme Court. While Messrs. Agbonayinma and Igbokwe are defecting to the APC, Mr. Nwankwo has already publicly declared for APGA, Anambra’s ruling party. One of them, Nwankwo confirmed to Premium Times that he had decamped to APGA but was yet to declare formally on the floor of the House. “I have decamped to APGA in Anambra and we are working for (Governor) Willie Obiano’s reelection,” he said. “I’m yet to inform the House officially of my decision” he said.

President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council Meeting at the Council Chambers, State House in Abuja, today, Nov. 1st 2017.  See Photos:

A traditional ruler in Anambra state, Ogirisi Igbo Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka, has threatened to unleash a traditional deity, Ogirisi against the All Progressives Congress, APC, if they attempt to rig the November 18 Anambra governorship election. Ezeonwuka, who is a Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance issued the threat while reacting to APC’s boast that the party will unseat the APGA government. In a statement, Ezeonwuka said election riggers would have the electorate who are vested with Ogirisi powers to contend with, stressing that the wrath of the gods of the land are stronger and the enemies of the state. He maintained that Governor Willie Obiano of APGA will win at the poll because his good works will speak for him. The Board of Trustees (BoT) member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) said that relevant stakeholders like traditional rulers, church and leaders, town unions’ members and youths have expressed readiness to resist any attempt to...

TSTV Africa has finally commenced the distribution and installation of Decoders across the country. Here are selected locations you can get the PayTV in Lagos and other states in the country: In ABUJA In Edo state in Abia state

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has taken to Twitter to ask Buhari 8 critical questions concerning the President's anti-corruption campaign See questions below 1. I ask our President, what has happened to the report on the $43m discovered in an apartment at Osbourne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos? 2. What has happened to the allegation of award of $25bn contracts without following due process made against Dr. Baru by Dr Ibe Kachikwu? 3. What happened to the DSS indictment for corruption of Magu and the AGF Investigative Panel set up by the President? 4. Who is the owner of LEGICO Shopping Plaza, Ahmadu Bello Way, VI, Lagos inside which the EFCC claimed that it found N448.8 million cash? 5. Who brought the five sacks in which the EFCC claimed that it found N49 million cash to the Kaduna Airport? 6. What happened to the probe panel on the alleged N500m bribery said to have been paid to the Chief of Staff (COS), Abba Kyari by MTN? 7. Most importantly,, today is Saturday, what has happened to ...

TSTV Africa has finally commenced the distribution and installation of Decoders across the country. Attached Files:

Former Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Rufai, has cried out after some security officials attached to the American Embassy bashed his car on his way from a party READ MORE HERE Attached Files:

SaharaReporters has learnt that the wedding of Senate President Bukola Saraki gulped at least N1.3billion The three-state wedding ceremony for his daughter, Olutosin Halima Saraki expected to span a month. The ceremony which started in Ilorin, Kwara state will end with two events in Abuja on December 7th, 2017. The wedding ceremony attracted might and influential personalities to Eko Hotel and Suites, in Victoria Island, last weekend. Source:  Sahara Reporters