Davido, Wizkid lead nominees in AFRIMMA Awards

   Nigerians Superstars, Wizkid and Davido have dominated nomination for the Afrimma Awards and Music Festival. They were both nominated for Best male artiste and Song of the year categories.

However, Wizkid seems to be leading Davido on the list. Other Notable artists on the list are; Falz, Yemi Alade, Mayorkun, Flavour, Tiwa Savage, Bracket,
Dice Ailes and Frank Edward.

The award is expected to hold on October 7 at House of Blues, Dallas, Texas.
See the list of nominees here…

Nigerians, DSVRT react to Falz’ sexual violence video

    Nigerians as well as the Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team DSVRT have commended rapper, Folarin Falana a.k.a Falz for addressing sexual violence in his latest music video.

This is coming after the rapper cum actor released a video titled– “Child Of The World” during the weekend.

Ortom returns to PDP, says APC ward chair ready to follow him

    Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State formally announced his membership of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ortom also said that the APC ward chairman in the state was ready to join him in PDP. He said that he has forwarded the letter of his resignation from the All Progressives Congress to his ward chairman.

Ortom was elected on the platform of the ruling APC in 2015. According to his Wiki citation, Ortom had served in different political parties in Benue State, and the parties include the National Centre Party of Nigeria, where he served as State Publicity Secretary.

Angry youths stop Ortom’s convoy in Benue, insist he must not see APC leaders

A coalition of Benue youths comprising of over forty groups today prevented Governor Samuel Ortom from attending a scheduled meeting with the All Progressives Congress, APC, National leadership in Abuja.

The Governor was leaving Government House, Makurdi for the trip when they blocked his route carrying placards.

Oyo Chief Judge frees 30 inmates in Ibadan, to decongest prisons

    The Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Munta Abimbola, ordered the released of no fewer than 30 inmates from the Agodi prison, Ibadan.

The inmates included 25 inmates who were released unconditionally, 3 who were released on bail. Others include one who was sent to the remand home on age basis and another who was released on bail to continue with his trial.

Shehu Sani Reveals What Police invasion of Saraki, Ekweremadu residences has caused

    Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central has condemned the siege laid by the police on the residences of the Senate President,Bukola Saraki and Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu.

The Police has earlier blocked the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s convoy at Lake Chad junction in Abuja.

Yoruba coalition reveals Why they’ll break out of Nigeria in 2019

    A coalition groups in the South West under the Yoruba Self-Determination Advancement Forum YOSEDAF has described restructuring as the only lifeline for Nigeria’s survival. They threatened that the Yoruba will break away from Nigeria if there is no urgent move to restructure the country.

The coalition, which comprises over 60 Yoruba self-determination platforms, said that restructuring would be its negotiating tool to support any presidential candidate in next year’s general elections.

CBN cries out That Nigerian government not willing to save for rainy day

   The Monetary Policy Committee MPC of the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, has warned the Federal Government to learn to save heavily from current improved crude oil sales for the rainy day.

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who read the communique of July MPC meeting in Abuja, said the committee, while discussing the economic report, observed that as the prices of crude oil increased in 2017 and 2018, the monthly allocation to various levels of government also increased, suggesting that Federal Government was not conscious of saving for the rainy day.

Federal Government postpones closure of Third Mainland Bridge

   The proposed three-day closure of the Third Mainland Bridge for Investigative Maintenance Test earlier scheduled to last from July 27 to July 30 will now hold from August 24 to August 26.

News Agencies reports that the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday said the decision was taken after consultations with the Lagos State Government and other relevant stakeholders.

Fashola said the date shift was done in order to give succor and relief to the people of Lagos State and other inter-state road users and support the efforts of the State Government.

The Minister said he had directed the immediate deployment of trucks to the Apapa trailer park under construction which could accommodate about 300 trucks as part of efforts to decongest the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway.

He said this was a short term measure while construction works for the shoreline protection of the truck park continued.

 He stated that the on-going palliative work on the sections of the Apapa-Oshodi Road, the on-going construction of the road leading to the Apapa Port from Ijora will soon be completed. The main exit route through Tincan – Oshodi – Oworonshoki is under procurement for award. When completed, the project will enable free flow of traffic in the axis.

Also following the visit of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, to Lagos in connection with the Apapa Port Gridlock, the Federal Government has said, as a short term measure, a call up system in the control of truck movement would be introduced.

He added that a long term digital and ICT based system would be developed and deployed to replace the current manual operations.


Source: Daily Post

Segun Ogunwuyi opens up on why he dumped APC

     A member of House of Representatives representing Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South/Oriire in Oyo State, Honorable Segun Ogunwuyi has opened up why he left the ruling All Progressives Congress APC and joined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP.

Ogunwuyi, who confirmed his defection through a statement issued on his behalf by Peter Adegbola Ayoade, his Media Aide, revealed that he took the decision to dump APC due to what he described as intractable crisis in the ruling APC in the state.

Female confesses to be a cultist, reveals how much she gets paid to kill

   The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old female cultist, who confessed to killing several persons for a fee of N10,000.

While paraded in Lagos, the lady identified as Mariam Abiola, told reporters how she killed four persons on a day she wore Hijab.

Saraki speaks on why his residence and Ekweremadu's was invaded by police

  Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has spoken about the police seige on his residence.

Saraki’s home was locked down by police officers and his convoy prevented from leaving the premises, to attend to the invitation by the Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim.

Pirlo speaks on what Cristiano Ronaldo will do for Juventus in the UEFA Champions League

  Juventus legend, Andrea Pirlo has revealed that forward, Cristiano Ronaldo can help the Serie A giants to win the UEFA Champions League trophy.

Juve last tasted success in the Champions League in 1996, though reached the final in 2015 and 2017. The Old Lady were beaten by Barcelona three years ago before Ronaldo’s former club, Real Madrid beat them 4-1, in June last year.

Mourinho discusses on how World Cup helped Pogba

   Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho has said that Paul Pogba needs to prove he can be successful at Old Trafford after the French man’s 2018 FIFA World Cup success.

Pogba silenced his critics this summer by helping France to lift the World Cup, and scoring in the final against Croatia. The 25-year-old had a difficult season at United last season, with Mourinho dropping him at several points’ through-out last campaign.

Ronaldo’s medical checks at Juventus

Juventus officials were left astonished at the results of Cristiano Ronaldo’s medical checks.

Omokri dares Buhari to arrest Bishop Oyedepo

   Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has dared President Muhammadu Buhari to arrest Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church.

This is coming after Bishop Oyedepo admonished President Muhammadu Buhari to resign from office over the spate of killings in the country.

Atiku tells Buhari to Call security men to order over invasion of Saraki and Ekweremadu's residence

   Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the invasion of the residence of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and that of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.
Reports show that the Police had blocked the Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s convoy at Lake Chad junction in Abuja.

He was reportedly on his way to report to the police headquarters after he was invited for questioning by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris over Offa bank robbery.

18 farmers in Chad murdered, 9 women abducted by Boko Haram

Boko Haram fighters have killed 18 farmers and kidnapped nine women in western Chad.

Governor Mahamat Saleh told Reuters that the attackers came into the village of Mayerom in Lake Chad region and slit the farmers’ throats.

Senator Orji threatens to sue Alex Otti over allegation

   The immediate past governor of Abia State, Senator representing Abia Central district, Theodore Orji threatened to sue the 2015 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia state, Alex Otti over allegation that he forced the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC at gunpoint to reverse the result of the 2015 gubernatorial poll in favour of the incumbent governor, Okezie Ikpeazu.
                           
Orji said he never used gun to force the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to manipulate the result of the 2015 governorship election in the state in favour of Governor Ikpeazu.

Police, EFCC, DSS take over Ekweremadu’s house in Abuja

    Reports reaching Newsmen  from Abuja have it that officials of the Department of State Security Services, DSS, the Police as well as the Economic Financial Crimes Commission EFCC had laid siege to the residence of the Deputy Senate President,  Ike Ekweremadu in Abuja.

Fayose tells Fayemi to Calm down,He's still in charge of Ekiti

  Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has reminded the governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi that he is still in charge of the state until October 16, 2018.

He was responding to Fayemi’s statement, warning the management of College of Education, Ikere- Ekiti against alleged recruitment.

Police block Senate President's Saraki’s convoy in Abuja

   The police earlier blocked the Senate President Bukola Saraki’s convoy at Lake Chad junction in Abuja. Saraki’s residence is located on the Lake Chad road. He was reportedly on his way to report to the police headquarters upon the last night invitation by the police.

The Inspector-General of Police IGP, Ibrahim Idris, asked Saraki to appear at the office of Intelligence Response Team IRT office in Abuja, over the robbery incident that took place in Offa, Kwara state, in April this year.

In a letter dated July 23 and addressed to Saraki, Idris asked the Senate President to be at IRT’s office at 8am on Tuesday “for further investigation”.

UN gives update on efforts on Boko Haram over herdsmen killings

   The UN has spoken on the challenges it’s facing in the demarcation of the Cameroon-Nigeria border and the pillar construction due to Boko Haram activities.

This is contained in a report of the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel UNOWAS.

Nigerians react as Obasanjo criticises Buhari

  Nigerians have reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Fayose cries out saying police intimidation is worrisome

   Governor Ayo Fayose has again raised the alarm that police intimidation of himself, his family, and Ekiti workers has continued unabated days after the Saturday, July 14th governorship election.

According to a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, the Governor said that the police had kept a permanent surveillance over the Government House.

Crisis brews in Ekiti Assembly as APC lawmakers reject adjournment

    Fresh crisis is brewing in the Ekiti state House of Assembly following the adjournment of legislative business to October by the majority Peoples Democratic Party PDP members of the House.

The minority All Progressives Congress APC legislators described the long adjournment as illegal and not in the interest of the people of the state who elected them.

The APC Assembly members led by the Minority Leader, Chief Gboyega Aribisogan  of Ikole Constituency 1, alleged that the long adjournment was masterminded by Governor Ayo Fayose in a bid to emasculate the legislative arm.

Presidency lists how Buhari has made Nigerians proud

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, has outlined how President Muhammadu Buhari has made Nigerians proud of their country.

Adesina also said he was proud to be a Nigerian.

In an article he entitled, “PMB AT ICC: PROUD TO BE NIGERIAN”, Adesina reeled out how the world adulates Buhari for his integrity, honesty and leadership qualities.

Lilian Esoro & Ubi Frankiln’s son Jayden turns 2

     Jayden is ready to start his modeling career and we’re here for it!

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro and Ubi Franklin, today, are celebrating their son’s 2nd birthday and as such shared photos on him on their Instagram pages.

Lilian shared a few photos shot by @foluartstudio with the sweetest caption.

She wrote:

Heimir Hallgrimsson steps down as Iceland coach

   Iceland Coach, Heimir Hallgrimsson has stepped down after seven years with the team, the Football Association of Iceland KSI confirmed.

The 51-year-old guided Iceland to their first World Cup in Russia where they were eliminated in the group stage.

Nigerian government to begin IPPIS enrollment of military personnel

    The Federal Government has concluded arrangements to begin the enrolment of all military personnel on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System IPPIS, scheme from July 30.

 The Accountant-General of the Federation AGF Ahmed Idris,, made the decision known in Abuja  at a sensitisation programme.

Breaking News: Hoodlums burn down 2 schools to be commissioned by Dino Melaye in Kogi

    The Government Girls Secondary School, Sarkin Noma and Lokongoma Secondary School in Lokoja LGA which were due for commissioning this morning have been razed down and vandalized by yet to be identified hoodlums.

Two policemen shot dead in Kaduna

    There was panic at the headquarters of the Kaduna State police command, after two policemen were shot dead in a gun battle at Tabani village, along Brinin Gwari- Funtua road of the state. The policemen were ambushed and killed by unidentified gunmen while on routine patrol at Tabanni village.

Reacting to the incident, Spokesman of Kaduna Police Command  Mukhtar Aliyu,  in a statement said, The Kaduna State Police Command wishes to categorically state that, at about 06:30pm, a team of police officers on special duty, while on routine patrol at Tabanni Village along Birnin-Gwari – Funtua Road, were ambushed and attacked by unidentified armed men.

Nigeria Police explains Why they can’t arrest, investigate Adeosun over NYSC certificate scandal

    The  Nigerian Police Force have stated that they cannot investigate the alleged forgery of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, exemption certificate by the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, because there is no formal complaint against her.

The Force spokesman, Jimoh Moshood, told newsmen in Abuja, that the Nigerian Police was not aware of the allegations against the minister, adding that no one had come forward to lodge a complaint against her.

UN raises alarm over herdsmen killings, warns Nigeria

   The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says the conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria is becoming more sophisticated and deadlier.

Chambas, who is Head, UN Office for West African and the Sahel UNOWAS, in a report presented to the UN Security Council, said the violence was a major security threat in the region, warning that it risks changing into terrorist attacks.

Suspected thugs attack ex-CBN Deputy Governor, Adebayo Adelabu, loyalists

    Suspected political thugs, launched an attack on the convoy of former Deputy Governor Operations of Central Bank of Nigeria, Chief Adebayo Adelabu in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Adelabu, who recently resigned from the apex bank to join the gubernatorial race in the state, was at the Ibadan North West Local Government chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for his sensitization tour.

Osinbajo makes case for lower cement price

    The Federal Government has called on cement manufacturers to consider reducing the price of the commodity in order to improve local consumption for various infrastructural projects, even as they continue to build their export capacity.

Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, argued that cement price could be cheaper if per capital consumption increases through adoption of concrete roads and collaboration among local producers.

Electricity distribution companies attack Fashola

Electricity Distribution Companies, Discos, have described as false, most of the statements made last week Monday by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola, about the power sector.

According to them, the comments made by the Minister on metering, power generation and transmission capacities and stranded electricity, among others, were significantly distorted.

PENGASSAN issues ultimatum to Exxon-Mobil over disengaged staff

    Sequel to the sack of over 800 ExxonMobil staff  by the Management of the company, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria PENGASSAN, has issued an ultimatum to the Management of Exxon-Mobil to comply with the Supreme Court Judgement of April 20th.

The Chairman of PENGASSAN, Exxon-Mobil branch,  Razaq Obe, who said this in an interview at Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom called for an immediate reinstatement of personnel of the security department, who were unlawfully sacked on July 13 and the payment of all entitlements due them as employees.

Buhari reacts to death of 44 Nigerians in Katsina flood

  President Muhammadu Buhari reacted to the death of several Nigerians owing to flood in his home state, Katsina, and other parts of the country.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President pledged the Federal Government’s support for the victims of the disaster.

Chelsea tell Real Madrid how much to pay for Eden Hazard for transfer

   Real Madrid will have to pay a huge amount to sign Eden Hazard away from Premier League giants, Chelsea this summer.

The Spanish giants are eyeing Hazard as a replacement for Ronaldo who, after nine years, has left the Santiago Bernabeu for Juventus in an £88million deal.

Wenger reveals his greatest mistake at Arsenal

    Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has admitted that he stayed at the North London outfit for too long. He described his two-decade stay as the biggest mistake of his career.

Wenger left the club after 22 years and was replaced by Unai Emery, having failed to finish inside the top four for two consecutive seasons as the club’s fans turned against him.

Real Madrid on verge of completing £31m deal for Chelsea’s Courtois

    Spanish giants, Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a deal to sign Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois in the coming days.

Spanish outlet, Marca reports that the Los Blancos are already in advanced talks for the Belgium international. The report claimed that a deal could reportedly be announced in the coming days, with the two clubs believed to have agreed a fee of around £31million.

Hearing stalled as EFCC cites insecurity in Plateau over Jang’s arraignment

The commencement of hearing on alleged misappropriation of funds by former Plateau state governor, Senator Jonah Jang and  Yusuf Pam was stalled by the inability of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC to present its witnesses in court, citing insecurity in the state.

Hearing was billed to commence today, where the anti-graft agency was to produce its witnesses, but it could not. Counsel to EFCC, Henry Ejiga said the security situation in the state could not allow the agency to produce its witnesses.

EFCC confirms Fayose will face trial after leaving office Ekiti Election

   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has said Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State will face criminal trial after his tenure. This was confirmed by the agency’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, in a statement earlier this week.

Uwujaren, however, made it clear that it is the Federal High Court and not the EFCC, that will determine Fayose’s fate.

Opeyemi Bamidele speaks out saying he's not dead

    The Director-General of the Kayode Fayemi campaign council, Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on the public to disregard the rumour making the rounds that he had died in the London Hospital.

Bamidele has been in the hospital receiving medical care for the past six weeks. The former lawmaker said the rumour was targeted at botching the ecstasy of victory recorded by the All Progressives Congress APC Governorship candidate in the election held on 14th July, Doctor Kayode Fayemi and turn Ekiti into a battleground.

Cardi B reigns supreme with 10 Nominations for the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

    The 2018 MTV Video Music Awards nominations have been revealed. New mum Cardi B received the most nominations with 10 total.

See the full list below.

Fani-Kayode speaks on stopping Nwodo, Clark from flying to Benue

    Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has reacted to the denial of access to some members of the Southern and Middle Belt Forum, who were to fly into Benue for a restructuring summit.

Newsmen reported that Some members of Southern and Middle Belt Forum, led by President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo and Edwin Clark were stopped at Abuja Airport from flying to Benue.

Kylian Mbappé donates his World Cup Earnings To Charity

    19 year old Kylian Mbappé is the man of the moment. As the world tries to get over his four determining goals for France, reports show that Mbappé has promised to donate all his World Cup earnings to charity.

Saraki speaks on why National Assembly is misunderstood

    Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that the National Assembly is the most misunderstood arm of government in Nigeria.

He attributed the misconception to the role of the legislature in stabilizing democracy and ensuring accountability in governance. Saraki spoke at the first ever National Assembly Open Week NASSOW.

Killer of ex-Ondo Deputy Governor’s daughter arrested

     An Akure Chief Magistrates’ Court remanded 27- year-old Seidu-Shakiru Adeyemi in Olokuta prison for allegedly killing his 25-year-old girlfriend, Khadijat Oluboyo.

Reports show that Oluboyo, a 25 year-old final year student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, was found dead at the home of her boyfriend on July 2 in Akure.