Return N10m or more you took as running cost or I will stand as a witness against you in court - Abdulmumin Jibrin tells lawmakers

Suspended House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin in a statement said he would stand as a witness in court if all the lawmakers in the house do not return the over N10 million monthly running cost money they have fraudulently collected since they came into the chambers.

In the statement he shared on his Facebook page, Jibrin said he has sent a letter to all the lawmakers asking them to return the money to the Clerk of the House.

The statement reads;

Assets Declaration: CCB invites ministers and public officers for assets verification

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has invited some serving ministers and public official over issues about the asset declaration requirements.

A statement by the Chairman of CCB, Sam Saba, released by the Press and Protocol Unit of the bureau yesterday, states that some of the former governors now serving in various capacities in the current administration, have not submitted themselves for field verification of their assets they declared.

CCB Chairman, Sam Saba, said he has invited some serving Federal Ministers among others. They include Kemi Adeosun (Finance), Kayode Fayemi (Mine and Solid Minerals), Adebayo Shittu (Min. of Communication); Babatunde Fashola (Minister of Power, Works and Housing); Ibe Ikachukwu (Minister of State Petroleum); Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu (Minister of Science and Technology).

INEC declares APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki, winner of Edo Governorship Election

INEC has declared APC governorship candidate, Godwin Obaseki, winner of the Edo state governorship election.

According to the electoral body, Obaseki polled a total of 319,483 votes while his main rival and PDP candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, polled 253,173 votes.

Federal Government declares Oct. 3 public holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, October 3 a Public Holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary.

This was made known in a statement signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido.

Gender Equality Bill passes second reading

The Gender and Equality Opportunity Bill passed second reading on the floor of the Senate on Thursday. The bill sponsored by Senator Biodun Olujimi (Ekiti South) was the first bill to be heard at plenary.

The bill seeks the adoption of special measures to ensure equality of all persons and ensure modifications to gender stereotypes.

It also seeks to prohibit all forms of violence against women in public and private places and sexual abuse.

Reconstitute the Board of the Central Bank- Senate tells President Buhari

As part of resolutions to overcome the current economic recession, the senate yesterday advised President Buhari to reconstitute the board of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The senate also advised President Buhari to appoint a Special Adviser that would negotiate with militants in the Niger Delta.

The resolutions reads;

Naira falls to all-time low Of 472/dollar

The naira slumped to a new all-time low of 470 to the dollar on the parallel market on Wednesday, posting its biggest daily decline since the Central Bank of Nigeria adopted a flexible foreign exchange regime.The naira stood at 452 to the dollar at the close of trading on Tuesday, down from 445 against the dollar on Monday.

The naira closed at 312.99 against the dollar at the interbank market on Wednesday.

We are already coming out of recession- Kemi Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, speaking at the end of a two-day National Council of Finance and Economic Development conference held in Abeokuta, Ogun state yesterday said Nigeria was already coming of the economic recession.Adeosun said the measures being taken by the Federal government is an indication that the economy is on its way out of recession.

Alleged Budget Padding: Abdulmumin Jibrin heads to court following his suspension

Sacked chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, says he has instructed his lawyers to file a suit against the Speaker and the House of Representatives over his suspension from the House.

Jibrin was suspended on Wednesday following his refusal to appear before the  House of Representatives Committee on Ethics and privileges to address the allegations of budget padding he leveled against the Speaker and 13 other lawmakers. 

Ex Police IG, Etim Inyang is dead

A former Inspector-General of Police, Etim Inyang is dead.

His son, Inyang Etim Inyang announced his death in a press release stating he died on Monday at Reddington Hospital in Lagos.

The statement reads; ”We write to formally announce the call to glory of our father, Obong (Sir) Etim Okon Inyang, Inspector General of Police (rtd). The sad event occurred at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos on Sept. 26, 2016 at the age of 85,”.

House Of Rep suspends Jibrin Abdulmumin

The House of Representatives today suspended Abdulmumin Jibrin for 180 legislative days.

In a motion recommended by House Ethics Committee chairman, Nicholas Ossai, and adopted by the whole House, Mr. Jibrin will also not be able to hold any position of responsibility for the span of the current National Assembly.

The House seats three days in a week which means Jibrin’s suspension would last more than a year.

Rhythm FM's DJ Midas Is Dead

Popular Rhythm Fm's DJ, DJ Midas is dead. He died yesterday after a brief illness according to friends. His real names are Michael Adedoyin and he joined Rhythm FM in 1998 as a pioneer and regular DJ host. 

Senate rejects sale of national asset

The Nigerian Senate has rejected the proposed sale of national asset by the federal government.

The Senate took the decision on Tuesday at the resumed plenary after extensive deliberation.

The Buhari administration has proposed the sell some asset to revive the economy. But many Nigerians are opposed to the plan, arguing that previous sales barely helped the nation’s economy.

Jibrin releases cocaine test results to counters drug accusation

Sacked Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, shared photos of test results sheet he took for cocaine, alcohol, cigarette and others to prove he is acting in his right mind following allegations that he has been acting under the influence of hard drugs.

He also released a statement which reads;

Edo govt exempts banks, corporate organisations from election public holiday

The Edo State Government has exempted banks and corporate organisations from the public holiday declared for today Tuesday, September 27.

Naira now 445 to a Dollar

The naira declined further on the parallel market as it slipped to N445 to the dollar yesterday, lower than the N440 to the dollar it closed on Friday as pressure and activities of speculators continued to hurt the nation’s currency.

Mr Aminu Gwadabe, the President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria has however argued that the current rate of the naira on the parallel market was not a true reflection of the value of the currency. He also attributed the development to the activities of speculators. 

Buhari approves new appointments for 13 government agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved new appointments in 13 Federal Government agencies.

The appointments according to a statement by the Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Bolaji Adebiyi, include Mr. Joseph Ari as Director-General of Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami) as Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Naira now 440 to a Dollar

According to reports, the naira was yesterday sold at the parallel market for 440 per dollar, as the lingering foreign exchange scarcity increased to a new level.

The local currency, which closed at 436/dollar on Thursday, eased to 435 in the early hours of Friday.

The latest declines in the naira value started on Wednesday, a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee retained the benchmark lending rate at 14 per cent.

Siasia gives NFF two weeks ultimatum to pay his salaries

Nigeria’s former under-23 coach, Samson Siasia has given the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) two-week ultimatum to pay his salaries.
Siasia says his patience is fast running out as the NFF owes him five months’ salary arrears from the start of April to August 2016.

He said; “I have given them a two week ultimatum to pay me or I will sit inside the NFF office in Abuja until I get paid,” Siasia told BBC Sport.

I can't predict when recession will be over, says Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, says she cannot predict when the current economic recession will end.

‎Adeosun said this during an interview with newsmen over the weekend. She said; “I don’t want to predict when we will get out of recession. Let me tell you that we will get into growth and that’s how you get out of recession, because of the stimulus that we are providing. ‎It may take longer than we would like, but we will definitely get out of it. We are already seeing some positive signs in agriculture and solid minerals and with what we are trying to do with other sectors, I am very sure we will get out of it soon.

She, however pointed out that some of the efforts of the government to reflate the economy had started yielding results.

Wike appoints special assistant on traffic lights

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Daye Graham-Douglas as his Special Assistant on Street/Traffic Lights.

The governor in an online statement by his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, yesterday stated that the appointment took immediate effect.

Bayelsa First lady, Rachael Dickson gives birth to quadruplet

First Lady of Bayelsa State, Dr. Rachael Dickson was just delivered of a quadruplet: a bouncing baby boy and three beautiful baby girls after several years of childlessness. Mother and children are doing very well.

Special Assistant on Research & Social Media to the Governor, Saint Mienpamo says the Governor’s joy knows no bound as this bundle of joy is coming when his re-election was overwhelmingly upheld by the Appeal Court in Abuja yesterday.

Six confirmed dead after eating abacha in Lagos

Six persons have been confirmed dead in Isolo Local Government Area of Lagos State after eating contaminated cassava delicacy, otherwise known as Abacha, a local food of the people of the South-East geopolitical zone.

Speaking on the development on Thursday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris who briefed newsmen on the development at the state’s secretariat said that 39 other persons  were under observation and receiving treatment  at public and private health facilities in Isolo.

He said: “Six deaths were recorded among the 45 cases. Majority of the patients did not present with the classical rice-water stool, rather they presented with atypical diarrhoea and vomiting.

FG, Governors endorse sale of national assets

The National Economic Council, which comprises of the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and 36 state governors, has endorsed plans by the Federal Government to sell some national assets as part of efforts to address the current economic recession in the country.

The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice-President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Laolu Akande, in a statement said that the sale of national assets was one of the recommendations of the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma (SAN), during the National Economic Council meeting held on Thursday.

Troops repel Boko Haram attack in Bindam as 2 soldier dies

Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole Task Force Battle Group and Multinational Joint Task Force in Abadam village repelled attack of Boko Haram insurgents on their location.

The attack which was carried out by the terrorist group at about 6:30 am yesterday lasted for about 2 hours.

During the attack, 15 of the insurgents were killed with many escaping with gunshot wounds. However 2 soldiers lost their lives in action while 4 others were wounded in action.

Rio 2016 Paralympics: Reps resolve to donate N18m to athletes

Members of the House of Representatives yesterday resolved to donate the sum of N50,000 each to Team Nigeria athletes who took part in the recently concluded Rio 2016 Paralympic Games  as a token of their appreciation for an outstanding performance.

The lawmakers made this decision during their Wednesday plenary. The House also resolved to invite the paralympians to one of their sessions as a mark of honour.

Nigerian special police squad get rich torturing detainees and demanding bribes in exchange for freedom - Amnesty International

A new report by Amnesty International has accused the special Nigerian police unit set up to combat crimes of torturing detainees in its custody as a means of extracting confessions and lucrative bribes.

The human rights campaign group said in the report published on Wednesday, that former detainees said they had been subjected to horrific torture methods, including hanging, starvation, beatings, shootings and mock executions, at the hands of corrupt officers within the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Amnesty has received reports from lawyers, human rights defenders and journalists and collected testimonies stating that some police officers in SARS regularly demand bribes, steal and extort money from criminal suspects and their families.

Damian Ugwu, Amnesty International’s Nigeria researcher said:

Niger Delta Avengers commander, others surrender in Imo

Suspected Commander of the Niger Delta Avengers, General Felix Omereji, alongside other fighters of the group, on Wednesday surrendered their arms to the Imo State government.

Speaking during the disarmament at the Imo International Convention Centre, IICC, General Felix explained he boycotted the first phase of the programme last week because he wanted to see the sincerity of the state government regarding those who surrendered.

Regretting their attacks in oil producing areas of the state, Felix surrendered weapons ranging from AK-47 to explosives of various kinds.

Army to deploy drones during Edo gov election

The Nigerian Army said it would deploy drones to monitor strategic location during the conduct of the Edo governorship election on September 28 to ensure fair, free and credible election in the state.The Commander of 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier-General Raji Benbela, who spoke to journalists in Benin during operation show of force staged by a combined team of security agencies in the state, said the deployment of the drones will support the aerial view of strategic locations across the state and also help to check activities of hoodlums.

President Buhari invites UN as negotiator over Chibok girls

President Buhari told the United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon that Nigeria would welcome intermediaries from the global body as a show of commitment to swap the abducted schoolgirls from Chibok with Boko Haram fighters in custody.
Speaking during a bilateral meeting with the UN Secretary General at the sidelines of the 71st UN General Assembly in New York, President Buhari said the Nigerian government was willing to enter into negotiations to get the Chibok girls released from captivity.

He said: "The challenge is in getting credible and bona fide leadership of Boko Haram to discuss with,".

I won’t appear before ethics and privilege committee unless... - Abdulmumin Jibrin says

Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation,Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, says he will not appear before the House Committee on Ethics and Privileges unless it's hearing is made public.This is contained in a statement he issued on Wednesday after the House resolved to investigate him over his allegations against four principal officers of padding the 2016 budget.

His statement below: 

WAEC to mark scripts electronically

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it will begin marking theory scripts electronically with the 2016 November/December West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

WAEC’s Head of National Office, Mr Olutise Adenipekun, who spoke when members of the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN) visited his office said the e-marker was introduced to align the assessment of the examination with international best practices.

He said; “We are providing service and the people we are providing service for are youths of the country and youth naturally are restless. So they also want to see new things,”.

Economy Revival: Senate Issues 13 Recommendations to Buhari

The Senate on Wednesday put forward 13 recommendations for the President Muhamamdu Buhari-led federal government on probable ways of reviving the ailing economy.

The senators made the recommendation at plenary when it commenced deliberation on the economic challenges of the country.

This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Head, Press and Public Relations of the Senate, Charles Akpan.

CAN calls for 3-day fasting and prayers for Nigeria

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on Nigerians to embark on a 3-day fasting and prayer session for the nation and President Buhari to commemorate the 56th independence anniversary of Nigeria.

CAN President, Samson Ayokunle, said this in a statement made available by his head of media and publicity, Adebayo Oladeji.

FCT bans beggars, herdsmen, street hawkers, others in Abuja

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Muhammad Bello has banned begging, street hawking, cattle grazing and commercial motorcycles (Okada) from operating within the state.

Bello said this after an emergency FCT Security Committee meeting held in Abuja on Monday.

Domestic staff steals N91m from former first lady Turai Yaradua

The Police Command in Katsina has arrested one Yusuf Sarkin Gida, a domestic staff of former Nigerian first lady Turai Yaradua for allegedly stealing 91 million naira from her, this is according to a report by Daily Trust.

It was also revealed that the suspect had been serving the Late Umar Yar’adua family for the past 40 years even before her husband became the governor and later the president of Nigeria.

The State Commissioner of police Usman Abdullahi, who confirmed the development today, said a formal complaint was received before his arrest.

Saraki lists what FG can do to get Nigeria out of recession

The Senate president, Bukola Saraki in his welcome remark to mark the resumption of the Senate from a seven week recess has given the Federal Government guidelines to follow in putting an end to the current economic recession.
He said during the recess he interacted with various groups in Kwara who pleaded that everything should be done to put an end to the suffering of Nigerians.

Mr. Saraki advised the Federal Government to among other things put in place a pro-business leadership-level engagement platform with the private sector to boost market confidence in the economy.

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Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt.

TMZ reports that the actress filed papers on Monday citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and asking for physical custody of the couple's six children. 

A source close to the couple said Jolie, 41, made the decision to file because of the way 'Brad was parenting the children,' adding that 'she was extremely upset with his methods.'

The pair began dating in 2004 and were married in August 2014. 

Patience Jonathan gives EFCC 14 days to defreeze her accounts

Mrs. Patience Ibifaka Goodluck Jonathan through her solicitor, First Law Associates, has given the Economic and Financial Commission, EFCC, 14 days with effect from September 18 to defreeze her accounts and tender a public apology to her.
First Law Associates, Senior Partner Timipa Okponipere Esq. in an open letter to EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu, urged the Commission to leave Mrs. Jonathan alone and warned that if it refused to conform, they shall file an action at the African Commission on Human Rights at the Gambia demanding N5 billion in exemplary and punitive damages.

Nigeria is safe for investors- Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in New York yesterday assured existing and potential investors in Nigeria of adequate protection of their lives, investments and property.

According to a statement issued and signed by Mr Femi Adesina, the president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity in Abuja, Buhari gave the assurance at a bilateral meeting with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa, on the sidelines of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In the statement, Buhari said that the security situation in Nigeria was now much better and conducive for socio-economic activities. He noted that the advances being made against Boko Haram insurgents had gone beyond degradation through just force of arms.

Kogi governor to know fate today

Supreme court will today deliver judgement on various appeals challenging the election of the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.
Two of the appeals were filed by Idris Wada, a former Governor of Kogi State and the former deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, James Faleke, while the appeal of the candidate of the Labour Party in the election is also among those pending in the apex court.

Boko Haram ambush military escort, kills 6 civilians

The Nigerian Army yesterday said suspected Boko Haram militants looking for food, ambushed troops of the Operation Lafiya Dole escorting commercial vehicles from Damboa to Maiduguri at Sanda general area, Borno State.Army spokesman Colonel Sani Usman in a statement said :The Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole, wishes to clarify that what happened was that two persons were murdered at Kwamjilari village, (which is over 30 kilometres from Chibok, and very close to Sambisa forest) by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists looking for food. We wish to reiterate that they weren’t killed outside or near a church as being bandied around.”

Lagos to shut 10,444 unregistered private schools

Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Oluranti Adebule speaking at the 3rd quarterly stakeholders’ forum of private schools owners held at the Secretariat, Alausa in Ikeja,yesterday said the state government is ready to shutdown 10,444 unregistered private schools in the state.According to Adebule, out of the 15,000 private schools operating in the state, only 4,556 were registered and this is shocking and it calls for urgent action.

Boko Haram attack leaves 8 dead in Borno

No fewer than eight people were killed outside a church in Kwamjilari village, about 30 kilometres east of Chibok town in Borno state yesterday.

The attack happened shortly after the church members had finished their Sunday service. 

Buhari didn't spent £6m on ear treatment - Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, in a Facebook post on Sunday night while responding to an allegation by Prof. Farooq Kperogi that Buhari spent £6m during his treatment in June said President Muhammadu Buhari spent less than £50,000 (N20.5m) on the treatment of an ear infection in the United Kingdom.

The President’s spokesman said Buhari’s government believed in accountability and curbing waste.

Shehu said the Presidency had approved over £50,000 for the President’s treatment but Buhari rejected it.

Budget Padding: SERAP asks court to compel EFCC to investigate Dogara, Others

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the federal high court in Abuja for an order to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate and prosecute allegations of budget padding and abuse of office leveled against the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara.

The suit with number FHC/ABJ/CS/733/16 dated September 15, 2016 was filed on behalf of SERAP by its Solicitor Femi Falana (SAN).

It was filed pursuant to Order 34, Rules 1 (1) (A); 2, Rule 3 (1) and (2) (A), (B) and (C) of the Federal High Court Rules, 2009 and the inherent jurisdiction of the Honourable Court.

AWCON 2016: Super Falcons draws Ghana, Mali, Kenya

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been drawn against Ghana, Mali and Kenya in Group B of the 2016 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations. The draw was held in Yaounde, Cameroun.

The competition, which takes place from 19 November to 3 December in Yaounde and Limbe.

Maiduguri is now secured than Lagos, Abuja- Shettima

Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, yesterday in an interview with NAN commended the military for the security situation in the state, saying Maiduguri, capital of Borno is now more secured than Lagos and Abuja. 

He said with the return of peace, his administration would unfold a developmental agenda in the next few months.

He said; “Maiduguri is more secured than even Lagos or Abuja. There are 2 million people living in Maiduguri; we celebrated Sallah without any incident,”.

2016 Hajj: 18 Nigerians confirmed dead

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said eighteen Nigerians died at the just concluded 2016 Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
According to the body, the victims were from Kwara, Kogi, Bauchi, Taraba, Niger, Kaduna and the FCT.

Head of NAHCON’s medical team, Ibrahim Kana said two pilgrims, including a 40-year-old woman, died in Madinah, three died in Muna, while 13 died in Makkah.