President Buhari signs eight new bills into law

President Buhari over the week has signed eight bills into law.A statement released by his special assistant on National Assembly matters, Ita Enang, says some of the bills are the National Judicial Institute Amendment Act 2016, Advertising Practitioners Registration Amendment Act 2016, Utilities Charges Commission Amendment Act 2016 and Quality Surveyors Registration Amendment Act 2016.

NFF General Assembly passes vote of confidence on Amaju Pinnick

The General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday passed a vote of confidence on its President, Amaju Pinnick at its annual General Assembly in Lagos.

The  Assembly also denied claims by the Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Barr. Solomon Dalung that it misappropriated the FIFA grant and development fund.

Germany donates €3m, equipment for fight against insurgency

The German government on Sunday donated the sum of €3m and some equipment to the Nigerian government for the fight against insurgency in the North East.

Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali received the equipments on behalf of the Nigerian government from German Defence minister, Dr. Ursula Von der Layen at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

Layen said the donation was done under the 2012-2016 Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries.

Buhari orders probe on top officials over alleged corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday ordered the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) to probe all top officials in his government who have been accused of corruption.

 In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the Presidency said any of the officials found guilty will be prosecuted.

Military rescues hundreds of people from Sambisa forest

The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj. Gen. Leo Irabor, disclosed at a press briefing yesterday at the 7 Division headquarters, in Maiduguri, Borno State that the Nigerian troop rescued hundreds of people from the Sambisa forest.

He said, “The troops have continued to make remarkable progress in the fight against terrorism in the Sambisa Forest. Between December 7 and 14, 2016, 180 adult females, 227 male children and 129 female children, were rescued during the operations. Sixty-nine adult males were also rescued.

Buhari presents 2017 budget to the National Assembly

President Buhari today presented the 2017 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly. The President who was expected to present the budget at 10am was late due to his trip to Gambia.

The budget which is N7.28 billion, is tagged the budget of Recovery and Growth. It has a 20.4% increase from the 2016 budget. 30% of the budget will be for capital projects. The budget was based on crude oil benchmark price of $42.5 per barrel.

President while presenting the 2017 budget said the budget will be set at N305 per dollar.

Panic as MMM freezes all confirmed accounts

Members and participants of the famous money-doubling scheme, Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox, MMM have been thrown into panic on Tuesday, following the message from the ponzi scheme that it was freezing all confirmed Mavros, otherwise known as money due for withdrawal for one month.

This means, all the accounts of members who are due to be paid after having ‘provided help’ (PH) to another person since the last month have been frozen and hence, have no access to request for payment, known as ‘Get Help’ (GH) until after one month.

Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2016 Ballon D'or award for the 4th time

Real Madrid and Portugal super star Cristiano Ronaldo had been crowned the world's best player for 2016 after he defeated rival Lionel Messi to clinch the Ballon D'or award for the fourth time.
The award crowns an hardworking year for Ronaldo who helped Real Madrid win the UEFA champions league title and also helped his country, Portugal, to win a historic EURO 2016 cup.

ALBUM ALERT: J. Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only

The highly anticipated album of America’s top lyricist J. COLE tagged #4YourEyeOnly is finally out!!!

Going with his signature featureless approach, the 10-track album finds Jermaine addressing issues like social injustices in America, Black Lives Matter movement, and the responsibility of fatherhood on the song “She’s Mine.”

Enjoy below!!!

Open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari

Dear PMB, everyone is writing open letter upandan so i decided to write one.

First of all sir, it appyas this your kwaraption fight wasn't WWE as we expected, EFCC are just pursuing people upandan and recovering money yet nothing to show at the end of the day.

Sir, if you come to Lagos especially when you are in a danfo, your name is a conversation starter and the Lord's chosen pipu have turn your name to prayer point. Infact if sombori make mistake and mention APC change at mile 12 market that sombori can land at general hospital. Walahi!

Constitutional amendment will compel president, governors to appoint cabinet within 60 days

The Senate Committee on Conditional Review on the 1999 Constitution has said the amendment if passed into law will compel the president or governor to appoint members of his or her cabinet within 60 days after inauguration.

Chairman of the committee and deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu revealed this on Thursday's plenary while presenting a report on the review.

Senate demands overhaul of NYSC scheme

The Senate on Thursday called on the Federal Government to overhaul the National Youth Service Corps Scheme following the deaths of some corp members in various camps across the country.

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Olusola Adeyeye (APC Osun Central) moved the motion and cite it as a matter of urgent public importance.

The Senate demanded that medical facilities in all NYSC orientation camps across the country be improved and that experienced medical personnel be deployed to NYSC medical centres.

LASG to sell rice for N13,000 to Lagosians

The Lagos State Government on Thursday said it was ready to roll out Lake Rice on December 15 to Lagosians at N13,000 per 50 kg towards the christmas celebrations.

The sale will give assistance to millions of Lagosians who have had to pay over N20,000 for a bag of rice, mostly imported.

Special Adviser on Food Security to Governor Sanni Okanlawan made the disclosure in Lagos during the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) National Agriculture Stakeholders Summit.

I have nothing to do with presidential posters with my face and name on it- Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has released a statement saying she has nothing to do a presidential campaign poster embossed with her face and name on it.

The fake campaign poster have been seen in some parts of the country.

Her media aide, Paul Nwabuikwu released a statement which reads;

FG proposes bill for the establishment of special anti-corruption court

The Federal Government sent a bill seeking to establish a special court for anti-corruption on Tuesday to the National Assembly, Punch reports.

The bill which was drafted by the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption seeks to establish the court which will exclusively handle corruption cases and other cases including narcotic, human trafficking, kidnapping, cybercrime, money laundering and other related offences.

According to the bill, the proposed court would ensure speedy trials of such offences.

Chairman of PACAC, Prof. Itse Sagay, confirmed that the bill had been sent to the National Assembly.

Reps summon NYSC DG over the deaths of corp members

The House of Representatives has summoned the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Suileman Kazaure over the death of corps members.

Speaker Yakubu Dogara on Tuesday via his Twitter account gave details of decisions taken at plenary and said the House resolved that those involved in the act of negligence that led to the death of the corps members be prosecuted and that Health and Life insurance be provided for corps members during their service year.

Rivers rerun: Corps members are refusing to participate in exercise

Corp members serving in Rivers state have refused to be shortlisted to serve as INEC ad-hoc committee members in this Saturday, December 10th National Assembly rerun election in the state, Punch reports.
It was learnt that the corps members have refused to show interest due to fear of possible violence during the election.

It could be recalled that a corp member, Okonta Samuel Dumebi, was murdered by some political thugs during the state's rerun election on March 19.

Chapecoense crowned 2016 Copa Sudamericana champions

Brazilian team, Chapecoense have been crowned champions of the 2016 Copa Sudamericana.

The Brazilian team were scheduled to play the final against Colombian side Atletico Nacional on Wednesday but died in an air crash in Medellin, Colombia.

In a statement issued on Monday by the South American Football Confederation, Brazilian team, Chapecoense were awarded champions of the competition while Nacional were given the fair play award.

Ignore reports going round, we don't carry arms - FRSC

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday urged the public to ignore reports and rumour making round on the social media that the corps had started distributing and mandating its personnel to carry arms.
FRSC Head of Media Relations and Strategy, Mr Bisi Kazeem told newsmen that the rumour was being circulated by mischievous elements seeking to provoke disorder in the society.

FG bans importation of vehicles through land borders

The Federal government has banned importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Wale Adeniyi, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lagos.

Photos: Pres. Buhari arrives Dakar, Senegal, ahead of the 3rd Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa

President Buhari arrived Dakar, Senegal ahead of the 3rd edition of the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa. He was received by the President of Senegal, Macky Sall.