Friday 27 July 2018

No Dynasty Lasts Forever ....Muiz Banire To Tinubu

The former National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muiz Banire, on Thursday covertly sent strong word to his erstwhile political principal in Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose loyal senators in the National Assembly opposed his confirmation by the Senate for his appointment as Chairman of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). Banire unequivocally cautioned that no dynasty or empire lasts forever.
President Muhammadu Buhari had nominated and communicated to the Senate for confirmation the appointment, Muiz Banire SAN which was read to the senate by Senate President Bukaola Saraki at the Tuesday sitting.
Solomon Adeola, representing Lagos West Senatorial District, presented a petition signed by two other senators from Lagos State, Funmilayo Tinubu and Gbenga Ashafa, against Banire’s nomination, demanding the Senate to turn down the nomination of the President.
Muiz Banire chided the Lagos Senators for opposing his nomination for appointment by the President as Chairman of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), ridiculing that unlike them, he does not need a political job to survive.
National Daily gathered that Banire had argued that his nomination is not a quota appointment or allocation of Lagos State that requires special approval of the senators, adding that he was nominated as a Nigerian because the President has a lot of confidence in him.
Banire declared: “In the first place, let me recognize the constitutional right of the three senators to express their views without hindrance. It is part of the democratic tenets we all cherish and strive to protect at all time.
“Equally, because of the respect I have for the offices of the senators, I will not join issues with them, particularly when it has become traditional and conventional for them to be objectors on occasions such as this.
“All I can say is that I wish them well and remind them that no dynasty or empire lasts forever. Whatever has a beginning will have an end.
“However, it is necessary to point out to interested or concerned members of the Nigerian citizenry that my nomination in the first place is not a quota appointment (as the three politicians and distinguished senators may have wrongly perceived) requiring their special approval to deal with.
“I was nominated simply as a Nigerian in whom the appointer has a lot of confidence and who is prepared to give his all in service of his fatherland.
“Beyond the above, let me also state clearly that I am blessed with so many alternative contact addresses and consequently, do not desperately need a political job to survive.
“It is those who are professional politicians and whose survival depends on such that can be so threatened. Here I am, a professional in politics.
“Of course, if this is a continuation of the consistent harassment, intimidation and threat to gag my advocacy for good governance and the rule of law, the effect unfortunately is otherwise.
“It strengthens me further and makes me resolute in my crusade. I shall continue to interrogate and agitate issues of good governance and rule of law, regardless of whose ox is gored.
“I am already demonstrating through my activities and engagements in several other spheres that I do not need to occupy a public office to add value to our community and nation.
“My relevance does not lie in public office or wealth. I have said it that I will continue to challenge the warped order till the ultimate change comes, sooner than later.
“Finally, let me equally apologise to those who feel I am not submissive to worshiping them. It is not my making but the covenant I have with my God, to whom all power belongs. They should bear with me as I am incapacitated in this regard.”
The three senators are products of the Tinubu dynasty in Lagos. Banire has been having running battle with the dynasty over the years, and is tainted as a member of the Abuja Forces perceived to be battling to dismantle the home dynasty in the south west.

Distorted Chain Of Information... Joke

*HEADMASTER:* how much is passport photograph for children?

*PHOTOGRAPHER:* the price for the passport is N100 per child

*HEADMASTER:* No, the pupils are 500 in number, so we are paying N50

*PHOTOGRAPHER:* ok no problem sir, you can pay N50 each since they are many

*HEADMASTER:* class teacher go & inform the pupils that they should bring N150 each tomorrow for the passports.

*CLASS-TEACHER:* ok sir, i will inform them right away

*CLASS-TEACHER:* Good day pupils, you are all to come with N200 tomorrow for passports.

*PUPIL:* Mummy we were asked to bring N300 for passport at school

*MUMMY*: Father, your son was asked to come to sch with N500 passport fee tomorrow.

*FATHER:* OOH My God. BUHARI make things costly day by day, including education. We have said it, this man is wicked.

```Moral lesson: 'LET THE CHANGE BEGIN WITH YOU AND I'. Honesty and sincerity are all that we need to make this country a better place!
Pls forward this to all your friends, colleagues, groups & all Nigerians. Think about it. Change begin with YOU, change your motives and ur thought. Everything Buhari, Buhari, Buhari.

_*Thanks for being a good Nigerian

An Unfaithful Husband Joke

My wife took my phone and deleted my girlfriend Bisi's number and saved her own number as Bisi.

You see, someone had told my wife about Bisi my girlfriend but I didn't know.

I then got an SMS from Bisi asking for mobile money #250,000.

I rushed to my wife and lied to her that I needed  #250,000, for an emergency. I told her that my mother was sick and needed the money urgently.

My wife gave me the money and I rushed  to send it to the account number written in the message.

She did not acknowledge receipt of the money.

When I was relaxing at home after work, I kept wondering if Bisi had received the money.

I sent her an SMS to find out if she had received the money. Her response was, *"Call me now."*

I got out of the house to make the call.

You can imagine my horror when my wife answered the call instead of Bisi!!!

It's been three days and I'm still standing outside.

I don't know how to get back into my own house!!!
*🤔 Any advice for me please?*
Experts in this House please HELP me.
It’s about to rain and I’m still outside MY OWN HOUSE. "Locomotion"

Newspaper Review Today

The Nation Newspaper

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N25b loan for non-oil exporters
Offa robbery: Police quiz Senate president
Adeleke gets seven days to produce certificate
Positive outlook as Oando posts N8.5b profit
APC lawmakers being tempted with cash to defect, says leader
Kwara PDP in turmoil over rising anti-Saraki sentiment
Buhari greets Eze Nelson Nmerengwa at 60
Court adjourns Melaye’s arms dealing case till Aug. 9
Oyetola will build on Aregbesola’s legacies, says Adewole
Benue PDP welcomes Ortom
APC has failed to meet our aspirations, says Kwara governor
Apapa gridlock: Fed Govt to revive other seaports in few months
Policeman, nine others paraded for Plateau killings
Two die in Sango-Ota road accident

Punch News

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Controversy surrounds Melaye’s whereabouts…as senator fails to turn up in court
FG okays 10-year validity period for passports
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Why young actors struggle in Yoruba movie industry – Olushola Michaels
Grazing violence has killed more than Boko Haram, says ICG
EFCC arraigns Stella Obasanjo’s brother, Abebe, for alleged forgery
PDP plans special NEC to receive defectors from APC
Imo lawyers end protest, insist on sacking of CP, DPO
Osinbajo prays for the dead, Abia choir praises man
Buhari-led APC govt is evil, visionless — Lamido
Defectors against govs, not Buhari, says Presidency
Police sergeant, others arrested for gunrunning, armed robbery
Defection: Ogun APC dissociates itself from Tejuoso
Don’t blame leaders alone for Nigeria’s problems —Buhari
Barcelona under fire
Killers of Benue Catholic priest sentenced to death
Katsina woman throws grandchild into well to teach daughter-in-law lesson
'My dad fathered you,' woman tells her children in death
Police sergeant, others arrested for gunrunning, armed robbery
Caught with 12 vehicles, Rivers suspect says: Hardship pushed me into car-snatching
Killers of Benue Catholic priest sentenced to death
Gunmen abduct Catholic, RCCG priests – Catholic Bishop
Policeman slaps man for recording assault in mall
Driver flees as truck crushes pregnant Abuja woman
Command arrest trigger-happy policemen for indiscriminate shooting
PDP plans special NEC to receive defectors from APC
Buhari-led APC govt is evil, visionless — Lamido
Defectors against govs, not Buhari, says Presidency
Defection: Ogun APC dissociates itself from Tejuoso
Injustice within APC is unbearable –Kwara governor
Olubadan’s daughter joins Oyo Assembly race
I’ll support any candidate that’ll make Nigeria better —Obasanjo
Oyo lawmaker dumps APC for PDP
Okowa welcomes Ortom to PDP, says APC lacks capacity
Facebook CEO, Zuckerberg, loses $15bn in one day
We’ll give 10 million Nigerians free Internet access – Google
NCC finalises 9mobile takeover
Land allocation bureaucracy slowing truck parks – Shippers’ council
FG implements new template for operating surplus
NEXIM Bank okays N25bn loan for non-oil exporters
Dino has been abducted by unknown persons –Murray-Bruce
We’re still in APC but may defect soon, say Shehu Sani, Hunkuyi



Vanguard News

State of the nation: Don’t blame leaders only – Buhari
Offa robbery: Saraki has case to answer, Police insist
Defectors’ve agreed to work for Buhari while in PDP — Presidency
Aftermath of unabating Apapa gridlock: Illness, sudden death lurk on emerging waste dumps
Arrest, punish those responsible for killings, US tells FG
39 senators meet Buhari, say “We still have clear majority in NASS”
Defectors’ve agreed to work for Buhari while in PDP — Presidency
Defections: PDP offering bribes to our members —Gbajabiamila
We’re Tired Of APC, Waiting For Saraki On Where To Go – Kwara Gov
Ronaldo To Make Serie A Debut For Champions Juventus At Chievo
2 Sentenced To Death For Kidnap, Murder Of Benue Catholic Priest
How Smith Rowe Dazzled In Atlético Madrid Vs Arsenal Game Gun-Running Trial: Melaye’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown 39 Senators Meet Buhari, Say “We Still Have Clear Majority In NASS”
4 Policemen Arrested Over Indiscriminate Shooting
Presco Nets N22.37bn Revenue, Declares N2bn Dividend For Shareholders
Simi, Features 2face In Her New Album, Set For JJW
Abebe, Obasanjo’s In-Law, Remanded In Prison Custody Over Forgery
Flying Eagles Made Me Quit Enyimba — Aigbogun
The PDP Agreement Sealed With Kwankwanso, Dogara, Others
Kenyan Sprinters Mount ‘Road Block’ For Nigeria, Others
Confederation Cup: Enyimba Jet Out To Cote’d Ivoire For Williamsville Clash
PDP Raises Alarm Over Plot To Impeach Fayose
Asaba 2018 AAC: Nigeria Can Take Consolation In Hosting Well, Says Fasuba
Cooperative Society Sacks Leader Over Alleged Misconduct Okada Ban In Anambra Has Reduced Armed Robbery —Commissioner
2019: Forum Vows To Elect Only Candidates Who Support Restructuring

Thisday News

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Osinbajo Opens 3rd THISDAY Healthcare Summit Friday
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Kachikwu to Launch Downstream Petroleum Infrastructure Rebirth Plan
Abdulfatah Ahmed
I will Support the Right Presidential Candidate, Says Obasanjo
PDP Alleges Plot to Impeach Fayose
papa Gridlock: Osinbajo Meets Stakeholders, Promises Approval for Repair of Bad Roads in Two Weeks
FG to Decentralise Ports to Ease Apapa Gridlock
Gunmen Abduct Rev Father, Pastor, Lecturer in Kogi
FG Increases Duration of Passport to 10 Years
FG Increases Duration of Passport to 10 Years
Oando Records N8.5bn Profit in H1 2018
FG Restates Commitment to Entrepreneurial Devt
‘Country-by-Country Reporting for Multinationals, Game Promasidor Secures N5.6bn BoI Facility
Custodian Investment Declares 10 kobo Interim Dividend, Posts N3.7bn Profit
Caverton Offshore Support Group Records Profit of N1.56bn in Six Months
PDP Alleges Plot to Impeach Fayose
MAKING SENSE OF THE ANTICS OF MIGRANT
TIME TO SHEATH THEIR SWORDS

Sun News

CAF Confed Cup: Williamsville eyes top spot against Enyimba
Offa robbery: Police operatives grill Saraki
APC won’t negotiate with political machinery – Oshiomhole
I may dump APC, Kwara gov tells supporters
APC crisis: Reps demand automatic return tickets … You must merit it – NWC
FG begins reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in 2 weeks – Osinbajo
Nigeria to experience longest lunar eclipse today
FG approves 10-year validity for passport
Horror in Kebbi
Seeing pretty girls, I sometimes forget my lyrics – L.A.X
Controversy over Melaye’s whereabouts
How FG is eradicating poverty in Nigeria – Uwais
2019: Be prepared to retire old politicians, Moghalu urges Nigerians
Tecno, Dangote, Glo make list of Africa’s most admired brands
Bank donates operation vehicles to Taraba govt.
Watchout to prevent SIM swap scams
CAF Confed Cup: Williamsville eyes top spot against Enyimba
Manchester United beat AC Milan
Sport Livescore: International Champions Cup: Result of Juventus vs Bayern Munich
Beckoning 2019: Boycott and defections
ust before the floods
From test tube babies to virtual human beings
The scattering of the brooms
$322m Abacha loot: Separating politics from economics
Death on Lagos waterways
How FG is eradicating poverty in Nigeria – Uwais
Black Panther: A game changer, rooted in traditional African heritage.
August Meeting: A useful blend of feminist faction



Leadership News

2019: No Automatic Tickets For APC Aspirants – Oshiomhole AGF Absolves Saraki Of Complicity In Offa Robbery
Gunmen Abduct Dino Melaye On Lokoja Road
Defection: Ogun APC Talks Tough On Tejuosho
Defection: Youths Give Lawmakers Ultimatum Or Face Humiliation At Polls
Lai Mohammed Hails Kwara APC For ‘Overwhelming Support’ For Buhari
Katsina APC Primary: Drama, As Contestant Withdraws
Osun: Implications Of Oyetola’s Emergence As APC Flagbearer
PDP Raises The Alarm Over Plot To Impeach Fayose
Hadi Sirika And His Audacious Flight
900 Participants Benefit From Click-On Kaduna E-lance Workshop
Boarding, A Nigerian Flight Of Fancy
The Late Mallam Adamu Ciroma: The Passing Away Of Legend Of Our Time
Meet The Tremendously Funny Women Of “Seven And A Half Dates”
8th DStv Eutelsat Star Awards’ Entries Now Open
Simi, Kiss Daniel, Pasuma, Others For City Of Friends Event DJ Khalid To Drop New Single ‘No Brainer’, Friday A Visit To Kaolack, Senegal (2)

Daily Trust News

Police says no report of Dino Melaye's kidnap
18 year-old boy shot dead in Niger
Defections: Reps being offered cash, automatic tickets - Gbajabiamila
Lagos to place Imams, Pastors on salaries for social reorientation
Offa Bank Robbery: Police insist Saraki has case to answer Defection: Shehu Sani backs ongoing reconciliation moves Abuja- Kaduna train sevice records 900,000 passengers in 2 years - NRC
Defection: Ortom yielded to community interest - Waku
Nigeria release final squad for FIFA U20 Women's World Cup VIDEO: Meeting Buhari has not resolved my issues – Shehu Sani
Offa robbery: Police insist Saraki has case to answer
Corps members charged on 2019 elections, others
Cameroon smuggling arms, mercenaries to Nigeria — Ayade
Armed Forces bastion of Nigerian unity — Buhari
I masterminded my kidnap to raise N600,000 for mum’s loans repayment - Teenage girl
60 percent of Niger teachers not qualified — Bello
Plateau killings instilling violent mentality in children — Arch. Kaigama
Corps members charged on 2019 elections, others
Cameroon smuggling arms, mercenaries to Nigeria — Ayade
Armed Forces bastion of Nigerian unity — Buhari

Daily Times News

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Reps order NERC to reinstate IBEDC board
Kidnapped Rivers APC chieftains regain freedom
INEC deploys 2 RECs to Kwara, Kebbi states
Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Court to rule on Orji Uzor-Kalu, Others, no case submission
Offa bank robbery: Saraki has case to answer, not exonerated, Police insist
Police investigate purported kidnap of Senator Melaye
APC loses Kwara as Gov Ahmed says hes leaving ruling party

Guardian News

Enyimba departs for Cote d'Ivoire today
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Mahindra's three-wheeler tricycle debuts in Nigeria
Carxie, mobile taxi operator begins operations
Nigerian elders forum berates executive over harassment of Senate leadership
Effective monitoring of players will curb corruption in team selection, says Sofoluwe
Interrupting the legislature
Giants of Africa to celebrate 15th year across seven countries, says Ujiri

Tribune News

Gunmen abduct 2 priests, lecturer in Kogi
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Nigeria to experience longest total lunar eclipse on Friday 'Scientist
Amaechi did not disparage Oshiomhole 'Keyamo
Fatimoh needs N251,855 to leave hospital
Children deserve to be cherished 'JDPM
Ajimobi's giant strides need to continue 'Oyo guber aspirant
APC has prepared grounds for us to win 2019 elections 'Kano PDP chairman
In 2019, PDP will teach APC lessons in governance 'Orbih

The Authority News

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Defections: APC lawmakers meet Oshiomhole, demand automatic ticket
Don't execute 2,359 inmates, Group urges FG
Summon: Ex- Gov Obi appears before tax office in Onitsha
Why Benue Speaker was impeached
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Kogi
My certificate scam, imagination of mischief makers ' Sen Adeleke
Herdsmen operate in 139 forests in S/East, S/South ' Igbo Group
Why 9mobile takeover is taking longer than expected ' Board

Daily Independent News

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Trump Threatens To Sanction Turkey If They Don't Release US Pastor
The Nigerian Press Council Bill 2018
Defectors Indicate Interest To Work For Buhari In 2019 ' Presidency
Five-Year-Old Nigerian, Jare, Is 'World's Most Beautiful Girl
Adamawa State Govt Got N177.328bn From World Bank ' SSG
Ondo Pastor Accused Of Defrauding Church Members Seeking American Visas, Jobs

SPORTS NEWS
Soccernet

Scolari returns to Brazil, will coach Palmeiras
Pope injured as Burnley held in Europa opener
Matildas beat Brazil in Tournament of Nations
Ronaldo set to make Serie A debut at Chievo
Roma want Messi to make up for Malcom
Emery confident Ramsey will stay at Arsenal
Wenger could play advisory role for Japan FA
Ronaldo agrees to pay €18.8 million tax
Shaw opens up: Calling me fat made me stronger
Shaw: I want to earn new Man United contract
Luke Shaw says he will not sign a new contract with Manchester United until he believes he has earned it.
Light-hearted Liverpool squad a throwback to glory days
Klopp: Reds will take 'any trophy' to end drought
Clyne leaving Liverpool tour; Keita sidelined
Salah can do even more this season - Milner
Liverpool's Shaqiri hits back at Neville brothers
Klopp faults social media after Karius, Ozil abuse
Mou takes shot at low expectations for Liverpool
Man City can't afford slow start for speedy Sane

Goal.com

Ronaldo given two-year prison sentence over tax charges
Man Utd back in for Alderweireld as Leicester block Maguire exit
Mourinho clarifies Martial's reasons for leaving US tour
Transfer LIVE: Mourinho targets Perisic as Martial replacement
Roma president wants Messi to make up for Malcom affair
Everton finally set to land Mina with £27m bid
Ozil urged to 'fight fascism and racism in Turkey'
Serie A stars who could move this summer
MLS Review: Galaxy storm back again in derby
Xolos sign former FC Dallas forward Castillo
Malcom: I always wanted to join Barca
I'm built like Rooney - Shaw downplays weight concerns
MFM, Remo tango in Sagamu friendly
Milan director Leonardo denies Conte talks
'Kogi draw was an eye-opener for Tornadoes'
Nigeria U15 face Morocco in AYG final
Barcelona women's team relegated to economy on tour
Adetunji targets titles with Enyimba
Enyimba confirm Sunday Adetunji signingThe Nation Newspaper

APC senators insist Saraki, Dogara must step down
N25b loan for non-oil exporters
Offa robbery: Police quiz Senate president
Adeleke gets seven days to produce certificate
Positive outlook as Oando posts N8.5b profit
APC lawmakers being tempted with cash to defect, says leader
Kwara PDP in turmoil over rising anti-Saraki sentiment
Buhari greets Eze Nelson Nmerengwa at 60
Court adjourns Melaye’s arms dealing case till Aug. 9
Oyetola will build on Aregbesola’s legacies, says Adewole
Benue PDP welcomes Ortom
APC has failed to meet our aspirations, says Kwara governor
Apapa gridlock: Fed Govt to revive other seaports in few months
Policeman, nine others paraded for Plateau killings
Two die in Sango-Ota road accident

Punch News

Offa robberies: Police grill Saraki in National Assembly
Controversy surrounds Melaye’s whereabouts…as senator fails to turn up in court
FG okays 10-year validity period for passports
Defections: APC rules out automatic tickets for lawmakers
I’ve had to refund money for shows that clashed with my studies – Osupa
Why young actors struggle in Yoruba movie industry – Olushola Michaels
Grazing violence has killed more than Boko Haram, says ICG
EFCC arraigns Stella Obasanjo’s brother, Abebe, for alleged forgery
PDP plans special NEC to receive defectors from APC
Imo lawyers end protest, insist on sacking of CP, DPO
Osinbajo prays for the dead, Abia choir praises man
Buhari-led APC govt is evil, visionless — Lamido
Defectors against govs, not Buhari, says Presidency
Police sergeant, others arrested for gunrunning, armed robbery
Defection: Ogun APC dissociates itself from Tejuoso
Don’t blame leaders alone for Nigeria’s problems —Buhari
Barcelona under fire
Killers of Benue Catholic priest sentenced to death
Katsina woman throws grandchild into well to teach daughter-in-law lesson
'My dad fathered you,' woman tells her children in death
Police sergeant, others arrested for gunrunning, armed robbery
Caught with 12 vehicles, Rivers suspect says: Hardship pushed me into car-snatching
Killers of Benue Catholic priest sentenced to death
Gunmen abduct Catholic, RCCG priests – Catholic Bishop
Policeman slaps man for recording assault in mall
Driver flees as truck crushes pregnant Abuja woman
Command arrest trigger-happy policemen for indiscriminate shooting
PDP plans special NEC to receive defectors from APC
Buhari-led APC govt is evil, visionless — Lamido
Defectors against govs, not Buhari, says Presidency
Defection: Ogun APC dissociates itself from Tejuoso
Injustice within APC is unbearable –Kwara governor
Olubadan’s daughter joins Oyo Assembly race
I’ll support any candidate that’ll make Nigeria better —Obasanjo
Oyo lawmaker dumps APC for PDP
Okowa welcomes Ortom to PDP, says APC lacks capacity
Facebook CEO, Zuckerberg, loses $15bn in one day
We’ll give 10 million Nigerians free Internet access – Google
NCC finalises 9mobile takeover
Land allocation bureaucracy slowing truck parks – Shippers’ council
FG implements new template for operating surplus
NEXIM Bank okays N25bn loan for non-oil exporters
Dino has been abducted by unknown persons –Murray-Bruce
We’re still in APC but may defect soon, say Shehu Sani, Hunkuyi



Vanguard News

State of the nation: Don’t blame leaders only – Buhari
Offa robbery: Saraki has case to answer, Police insist
Defectors’ve agreed to work for Buhari while in PDP — Presidency
Aftermath of unabating Apapa gridlock: Illness, sudden death lurk on emerging waste dumps
Arrest, punish those responsible for killings, US tells FG
39 senators meet Buhari, say “We still have clear majority in NASS”
Defectors’ve agreed to work for Buhari while in PDP — Presidency
Defections: PDP offering bribes to our members —Gbajabiamila
We’re Tired Of APC, Waiting For Saraki On Where To Go – Kwara Gov
Ronaldo To Make Serie A Debut For Champions Juventus At Chievo
2 Sentenced To Death For Kidnap, Murder Of Benue Catholic Priest
How Smith Rowe Dazzled In Atlético Madrid Vs Arsenal Game Gun-Running Trial: Melaye’s Whereabouts Remain Unknown 39 Senators Meet Buhari, Say “We Still Have Clear Majority In NASS”
4 Policemen Arrested Over Indiscriminate Shooting
Presco Nets N22.37bn Revenue, Declares N2bn Dividend For Shareholders
Simi, Features 2face In Her New Album, Set For JJW
Abebe, Obasanjo’s In-Law, Remanded In Prison Custody Over Forgery
Flying Eagles Made Me Quit Enyimba — Aigbogun
The PDP Agreement Sealed With Kwankwanso, Dogara, Others
Kenyan Sprinters Mount ‘Road Block’ For Nigeria, Others
Confederation Cup: Enyimba Jet Out To Cote’d Ivoire For Williamsville Clash
PDP Raises Alarm Over Plot To Impeach Fayose
Asaba 2018 AAC: Nigeria Can Take Consolation In Hosting Well, Says Fasuba
Cooperative Society Sacks Leader Over Alleged Misconduct Okada Ban In Anambra Has Reduced Armed Robbery —Commissioner
2019: Forum Vows To Elect Only Candidates Who Support Restructuring

Thisday News

We Are Tired of APC, Says Ahmed, Hints of Defection
Despite AGF’s Clearance, Police Interrogate Saraki
Osinbajo Opens 3rd THISDAY Healthcare Summit Friday
Herdsmen Crisis Claims Six Times More Lives than Boko Haram Insurgency, Says Report
Kachikwu to Launch Downstream Petroleum Infrastructure Rebirth Plan
Abdulfatah Ahmed
I will Support the Right Presidential Candidate, Says Obasanjo
PDP Alleges Plot to Impeach Fayose
papa Gridlock: Osinbajo Meets Stakeholders, Promises Approval for Repair of Bad Roads in Two Weeks
FG to Decentralise Ports to Ease Apapa Gridlock
Gunmen Abduct Rev Father, Pastor, Lecturer in Kogi
FG Increases Duration of Passport to 10 Years
FG Increases Duration of Passport to 10 Years
Oando Records N8.5bn Profit in H1 2018
FG Restates Commitment to Entrepreneurial Devt
‘Country-by-Country Reporting for Multinationals, Game Promasidor Secures N5.6bn BoI Facility
Custodian Investment Declares 10 kobo Interim Dividend, Posts N3.7bn Profit
Caverton Offshore Support Group Records Profit of N1.56bn in Six Months
PDP Alleges Plot to Impeach Fayose
MAKING SENSE OF THE ANTICS OF MIGRANT
TIME TO SHEATH THEIR SWORDS

Sun News

CAF Confed Cup: Williamsville eyes top spot against Enyimba
Offa robbery: Police operatives grill Saraki
APC won’t negotiate with political machinery – Oshiomhole
I may dump APC, Kwara gov tells supporters
APC crisis: Reps demand automatic return tickets … You must merit it – NWC
FG begins reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in 2 weeks – Osinbajo
Nigeria to experience longest lunar eclipse today
FG approves 10-year validity for passport
Horror in Kebbi
Seeing pretty girls, I sometimes forget my lyrics – L.A.X
Controversy over Melaye’s whereabouts
How FG is eradicating poverty in Nigeria – Uwais
2019: Be prepared to retire old politicians, Moghalu urges Nigerians
Tecno, Dangote, Glo make list of Africa’s most admired brands
Bank donates operation vehicles to Taraba govt.
Watchout to prevent SIM swap scams
CAF Confed Cup: Williamsville eyes top spot against Enyimba
Manchester United beat AC Milan
Sport Livescore: International Champions Cup: Result of Juventus vs Bayern Munich
Beckoning 2019: Boycott and defections
ust before the floods
From test tube babies to virtual human beings
The scattering of the brooms
$322m Abacha loot: Separating politics from economics
Death on Lagos waterways
How FG is eradicating poverty in Nigeria – Uwais
Black Panther: A game changer, rooted in traditional African heritage.
August Meeting: A useful blend of feminist faction



Leadership News

2019: No Automatic Tickets For APC Aspirants – Oshiomhole AGF Absolves Saraki Of Complicity In Offa Robbery
Gunmen Abduct Dino Melaye On Lokoja Road
Defection: Ogun APC Talks Tough On Tejuosho
Defection: Youths Give Lawmakers Ultimatum Or Face Humiliation At Polls
Lai Mohammed Hails Kwara APC For ‘Overwhelming Support’ For Buhari
Katsina APC Primary: Drama, As Contestant Withdraws
Osun: Implications Of Oyetola’s Emergence As APC Flagbearer
PDP Raises The Alarm Over Plot To Impeach Fayose
Hadi Sirika And His Audacious Flight
900 Participants Benefit From Click-On Kaduna E-lance Workshop
Boarding, A Nigerian Flight Of Fancy
The Late Mallam Adamu Ciroma: The Passing Away Of Legend Of Our Time
Meet The Tremendously Funny Women Of “Seven And A Half Dates”
8th DStv Eutelsat Star Awards’ Entries Now Open
Simi, Kiss Daniel, Pasuma, Others For City Of Friends Event DJ Khalid To Drop New Single ‘No Brainer’, Friday A Visit To Kaolack, Senegal (2)

Daily Trust News

Police says no report of Dino Melaye's kidnap
18 year-old boy shot dead in Niger
Defections: Reps being offered cash, automatic tickets - Gbajabiamila
Lagos to place Imams, Pastors on salaries for social reorientation
Offa Bank Robbery: Police insist Saraki has case to answer Defection: Shehu Sani backs ongoing reconciliation moves Abuja- Kaduna train sevice records 900,000 passengers in 2 years - NRC
Defection: Ortom yielded to community interest - Waku
Nigeria release final squad for FIFA U20 Women's World Cup VIDEO: Meeting Buhari has not resolved my issues – Shehu Sani
Offa robbery: Police insist Saraki has case to answer
Corps members charged on 2019 elections, others
Cameroon smuggling arms, mercenaries to Nigeria — Ayade
Armed Forces bastion of Nigerian unity — Buhari
I masterminded my kidnap to raise N600,000 for mum’s loans repayment - Teenage girl
60 percent of Niger teachers not qualified — Bello
Plateau killings instilling violent mentality in children — Arch. Kaigama
Corps members charged on 2019 elections, others
Cameroon smuggling arms, mercenaries to Nigeria — Ayade
Armed Forces bastion of Nigerian unity — Buhari

Daily Times News

Plateau group hails removal of Atolagbe as Commander, Operation Safe Haven
Reps order NERC to reinstate IBEDC board
Kidnapped Rivers APC chieftains regain freedom
INEC deploys 2 RECs to Kwara, Kebbi states
Alleged N7.1bn fraud: Court to rule on Orji Uzor-Kalu, Others, no case submission
Offa bank robbery: Saraki has case to answer, not exonerated, Police insist
Police investigate purported kidnap of Senator Melaye
APC loses Kwara as Gov Ahmed says hes leaving ruling party

Guardian News

Enyimba departs for Cote d'Ivoire today
Fayemi tackles INEC over PDP's alleged secret access to electoral materials
No more impunity, imposition in PDP, says Secondus
Mahindra's three-wheeler tricycle debuts in Nigeria
Carxie, mobile taxi operator begins operations
Nigerian elders forum berates executive over harassment of Senate leadership
Effective monitoring of players will curb corruption in team selection, says Sofoluwe
Interrupting the legislature
Giants of Africa to celebrate 15th year across seven countries, says Ujiri

Tribune News

Gunmen abduct 2 priests, lecturer in Kogi
Nigeria is divided 'Obasanjo
Nigeria to experience longest total lunar eclipse on Friday 'Scientist
Amaechi did not disparage Oshiomhole 'Keyamo
Fatimoh needs N251,855 to leave hospital
Children deserve to be cherished 'JDPM
Ajimobi's giant strides need to continue 'Oyo guber aspirant
APC has prepared grounds for us to win 2019 elections 'Kano PDP chairman
In 2019, PDP will teach APC lessons in governance 'Orbih

The Authority News

N242bn Election Fund: Buhari wants NASS to convene Emergency session
Defections: APC lawmakers meet Oshiomhole, demand automatic ticket
Don't execute 2,359 inmates, Group urges FG
Summon: Ex- Gov Obi appears before tax office in Onitsha
Why Benue Speaker was impeached
Gunmen kidnap Catholic priest in Kogi
My certificate scam, imagination of mischief makers ' Sen Adeleke
Herdsmen operate in 139 forests in S/East, S/South ' Igbo Group
Why 9mobile takeover is taking longer than expected ' Board

Daily Independent News

Kidnappers Refuse To Release LG Scribe 40 Days After Collecting N3.5m Ransom
Ify Mordi, Ex-Beauty Queen, Donates Wheelchair, Food Items To Less Privileged
Rivers Youths Protest Alleged Attempt To Kill Wike's Aide
Trump Threatens To Sanction Turkey If They Don't Release US Pastor
The Nigerian Press Council Bill 2018
Defectors Indicate Interest To Work For Buhari In 2019 ' Presidency
Five-Year-Old Nigerian, Jare, Is 'World's Most Beautiful Girl
Adamawa State Govt Got N177.328bn From World Bank ' SSG
Ondo Pastor Accused Of Defrauding Church Members Seeking American Visas, Jobs

SPORTS NEWS
Soccernet

Scolari returns to Brazil, will coach Palmeiras
Pope injured as Burnley held in Europa opener
Matildas beat Brazil in Tournament of Nations
Ronaldo set to make Serie A debut at Chievo
Roma want Messi to make up for Malcom
Emery confident Ramsey will stay at Arsenal
Wenger could play advisory role for Japan FA
Ronaldo agrees to pay €18.8 million tax
Shaw opens up: Calling me fat made me stronger
Shaw: I want to earn new Man United contract
Luke Shaw says he will not sign a new contract with Manchester United until he believes he has earned it.
Light-hearted Liverpool squad a throwback to glory days
Klopp: Reds will take 'any trophy' to end drought
Clyne leaving Liverpool tour; Keita sidelined
Salah can do even more this season - Milner
Liverpool's Shaqiri hits back at Neville brothers
Klopp faults social media after Karius, Ozil abuse
Mou takes shot at low expectations for Liverpool
Man City can't afford slow start for speedy Sane

Goal.com

Ronaldo given two-year prison sentence over tax charges
Man Utd back in for Alderweireld as Leicester block Maguire exit
Mourinho clarifies Martial's reasons for leaving US tour
Transfer LIVE: Mourinho targets Perisic as Martial replacement
Roma president wants Messi to make up for Malcom affair
Everton finally set to land Mina with £27m bid
Ozil urged to 'fight fascism and racism in Turkey'
Serie A stars who could move this summer
MLS Review: Galaxy storm back again in derby
Xolos sign former FC Dallas forward Castillo
Malcom: I always wanted to join Barca
I'm built like Rooney - Shaw downplays weight concerns
MFM, Remo tango in Sagamu friendly
Milan director Leonardo denies Conte talks
'Kogi draw was an eye-opener for Tornadoes'
Nigeria U15 face Morocco in AYG final
Barcelona women's team relegated to economy on tour
Adetunji targets titles with Enyimba
Enyimba confirm Sunday Adetunji signing

Thursday 26 July 2018

Ahmed Musa Goal The 8th Best goal In The World

FIFA ranked the second goal scored by Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, against Iceland 8th Best Goal of the Tournament out of the total 169 goals scored at the just concluded 2018 World Cup which took place in Russia.

The striker took to his IG page to thank everyone for voting for him.

He wrote;

"I just want to thank you all for voting. This goal is bigger than me it has shown the world that Nigeria has quality on the world stage and we look to improve in the future. I am humbled by the love and encouragement. Thank you all again "

Wednesday 25 July 2018

Benue State Governor Defects To PDP

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has announced his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor made the announcement during a meeting with elected local government chairmen and councillors on Wednesday at the Government House Makurdi, hours after protesting youths barred him from traveling to Abuja to attend the APC reconciliation meeting.
He said that after various consultations from his party, he was advised to look for another party, noting that his stay at the APC had expired.
The governor while making the announcement said, “I have formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“With your support and a blank cheque that I have been given to nominate a party, we can now fight justice, equity, and fairness for the people of Benue state.
“Let me formally announce to you that I’m now going to join the Peoples Democratic Party (P
After the declaration, the governor was chanting “PDP”.
The announcement brings to an end months of speculation that the governor will return to the PDP as a result of his disagreement with leaders of the APC in Benue and at the national level.
His defection follows major political decisions in the state over the last three weeks, all of which had fuelled the speculations of his exit.
The governor recently sacked over 80 percent of his cabinet members and, on Tuesday, the Benue House of Assembly impeached Mr. Terkimbi Ikyange as its Speaker.


Greed Mistrust Why Our Coup Against Ssraki Failef

Sources claim the Nigeria Police had planned to detain Bukola Saraki as part of its investigation into the Offa bank robbery incident - A senator in anti-Saraki camp who asked not to be named, says that the plot against the Senate president failed because of too much hypocrisy and selfishness - A report says Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara decided to remain in APC to bid for time Reports have emerged on how an alleged plan by a group of All Progressives Congress (APC) senators to remove Bukola Saraki from his office as Senate president failed. Premium Times, citing a security source, stated that faced with the looming defection of lawmakers from the APC, some loyalist in party allegedly hatched a plan to create vacancy in the presiding officer post by taking out the two presiding officers from the Senate on the same day. Sources told the newspaper that in carrying out the plan, the police allegedly kept silent on its investigation of the Offa incident for over a month, but later mobilised to revisit the Offa robbery matter by inviting Saraki and allegedly planned to detain him pending the execution of the take-over plot at the Senate. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Buhari speaks on lawmakers' defections from APC The newspaper learnt that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was also supposed to arrest the deputy Senate president, Ike Ekweremadu, thereby leaving the Senate without a presiding officer. In the absence of the two presiding officer, sources claimed the plotters led by the Senate majority leader, Ahmed Lawan, had planned to use the vacuum created to invoke the Senate rules to appoint Senate president pro-tempo, paving the way for the removal of the two principal officers. A senator in the anti-Saraki camp who asked not to be named, told Premium Times on Tuesday, July 23, that part of the reason the plan failed was because of the inability of the plotters to select who would succeed Saraki in the event the plot succeeded. “There is too much hypocrisy and selfishness. Those who planned it wanted to be the sole beneficiaries of the leadership change,” the senator said. Sources claimed Senator Lawan, who was leading the plot, and Ali Ndume, a former Senate leader who was removed from his post and suspended, were tipped to replace the Senate president had the plan succeeded. PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app “Some of us told them that it would be illogical and it amounted to insensitivity to take the Senate president slot to the North-east, the same zone as the Speaker of the House of Representatives,” another APC aware of the alleged plot explained. “And since the speaker [Yakubu Dogara] is very strong at the House pf Representatives and there is nothing we could do about him, the best thing was to keep the Senate President position in the North-Central.” Meanwhile, it has been learnt that the president of the Senate and the speaker of the House of Representatives, Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara respectively, have decided to remain in the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a reason. The duo refused to join their defecting colleagues on Tuesday, July 24, despite reportedly being among members of the ruling party who had recently had grievances. Concordeducation gathered that all the lawmakers from Kwara state and a few loyalists to Dogara from Bauchi moved into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Nigeria On The Match Again.. Saraki Outsmarts IGP And FG

Nigeria On The Match Again!!

Theory:

1. Saraki got a tip that he'd be arrested on stepping out today.

2. Saraki also got a hint that some opposing APC Senators were planning to impeach him & his deputy while he's in police custody.

3. Saraki decided not to sleep in his official house last night.

4. An empty Saraki convoy made its way out of his house this morning heading towards NASS.

5. The Police spends quality time blocking his empty deco convoy.

6. Saraki takes a commercial tricycle (Keke NAPEP) from his safe house to NASS wearing a pair of jeans pants, T-shirts & baseball cap.

7. Saraki changed outfits before the arrival of other Senators at NASS.

8. Saraki presides over Senate plenary overseeing Senators defection from APC to PDP.

9. Saraki reduced the ruling APC to the minority party & handed Senate majority over to the opposition PDP.

10. Saraki then adjourned Senate sittings till September 26th.

11. Saraki won the game of throne today

Who wins the next game??

👏🏻👏🏻🤓🤓
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Police Men In Lagos Banned From Wearing On Duty

PRESS RELEASE
 LAGOS CP BANS POLICEMEN FROM PATROLLING IN MUFTI AND COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, GIVES OUT COMPLAINT LINES.

To ensure that policemen in Lagos are at their professional best always, the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Edgal Imohimi has banned police operatives in the state from operating in  mufti and commercial  vehicles such as the yellow buses popularly known as Danfo or other commercial buses. Unmarked vehicles will only be used occasionally for covert operations targeted at a specific individual or group based on credible intelligence.

The Command is not unaware that some unscrupulous individuals impersonate as SARS operatives. To this end, the CP urges members of the public to take note of the dress code for SARS operatives in the Command. The dress code is as follows:
1. A black jacket and a fez cap.
2. In the front of the jacket, the word police is written in white at the top right part.
3. At the bottom left part of the jacket,
F-SARS  039 is written there.
4. At the back of the jacket are
inscriptions "F-SARS LAGOS,"  "SCORPION" and a red  image of a Scorpion.
5. On the fez cap are inscriptions 
"F-SARS" and "SCORPION."

The CP had, on assumption of office, set up a Citizen Complaint Hot Centre (CCHC) with the following telephone lines solely dedicated for lodging complaints against wrong actions of  policemen. They are:
1. 08067945296
2. 08063025274
3. 08063104759
4. 08113615350
5. 08113683077
6. 08096283148
7. 08096283173
8. 08089781657
9. 08126404930
10. 08081426895

Members of the public are enjoined to always make their complaints against erring policemen including those who violate the patrol guidelines and the dress code  by calling any of the lines above. The Command can also be reached on the social media platforms  (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) via @policenglagos.

It will be recalled  that the Command as part of its disciplinary measures, recently  dismissed eight policemen for various offences against discipline.

CSP Chike Oti
Police Public Relations Officer,
Lagos State.

The Dollar Is Overvalued... IMF

News Agency Of Nigeria  Reports
The International Monetary Fund  said on Tuesday that the US. dollar was over-valued, and that the value could add to growth risks and trade tensions.

The IMF, in its annual External Sector Report, in Washington said China’s yuan was in line with fundamentals and nearly half of global excessive current account balances.

The IMF said the U.S. dollar was over-valued because current account surpluses and deficits were becoming increasingly concentrated in advanced economies.
The IMF report was based on exchange rates and current account surpluses and deficits.

The report was also centred on data and IMF staff projections as of June 22.

However, China’s yuan has dropped significantly in recent weeks as trade tensions with the United States have intensified.

China’s yuan hit a fresh 13-month low on Tuesday of 6.8295 to the dollar as authorities in Beijing signaled further monetary loosening to support the economy amid an escalating tariff war with the United States.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Reuters exclusively on Friday that he was concerned about the yuan’s fall and the Treasury is “going to very carefully review whether they have manipulated the currency.”

The IMF said its staff estimated China’s current account surplus grew slightly last year to 1.7 per cent of gross domestic product and listed China among countries with excessive balances.

Other excessive surplus countries cited by the IMF included Germany, South Korea, the Netherlands, Sweden and Singapore.

Countries that it cited as having excessive current account deficits were those that borrow too much.

U.S. President Donald Trump has broken with protocol in recent days and complained that Federal Reserve interest rate hikes were causing the dollar’s value to rise and to erode the U.S. “competitive edge” in exports.

(Reuters/NAN)

Tuesday 24 July 2018

The Kano State Assembly Members Have Not Defected To PDP....BUTU BUTU

 
The Majority Leader, Kano State House of Assembly, Alhaji Muhammad Bello Butu-butu has debunked the rumour circulating on the social media that some APC members of the assembly have defected to the People’s Democratic Party. Kano Assembly He made the clarification while briefing newsmen in Kano on Tuesday. Butu-butu said the rumour was baseless, unfounded and the figment imagination of some mischievous people who wanted to cause confusion in the state. “Our attention has been drawn to a fake news being circulared on the social media that our APC members have defected to the PDP. “The story is not true but a calculated attempt by some unpatriotic elements to cause confusion in the state, “he said. The majority leader noted that even though six members of the House were still loyal to former governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso but they are still members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He, therefore, advised people of the state to ignore the social media stories being concocted by unpatriotic elements with the aim of disrupting the peace in the state. (NAN)