APC’s report on restructuring a ruse – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the report of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on restructuring, describing it as a ruse and fresh attempt to beguile Nigerians with another round of lies, empty proposals and hollow promises ahead of the 2019 elections.

Saying that it is a recast of APC’s deceptive stunts in the run up to the 2015 general elections, the PDP also said the report is another calculated ploy by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to divert public attention from the woes of a worsening economy, unrelenting killings, corruption and the endless litany of afflictions occasioned by ruling party’s dysfunctional governance.

Super Eagles beat Sudan, set up CHAN final against Morocco

The Super Eagles on Wednesday qualified for the Morocco 2018 African Nations Championship final.

The team defeated Sudan 1-0 at Stade de Marrakech.

Arsenal hand over Henry’s jersey to Aubameyang

In his first day as a Gunner, new Arsenal buy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been handed the club’s iconic number 14 jersey, used by legend, Thierry Henry.

The Gabon international arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a club record fee of 56million pounds from Borussia Dortmund on a long-term deal.

Man sues Buhari, urges his sacking as Petroleum Minister

An activist, Mr. Sambo Muritala, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami before a Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State, presided over by Justice N. I. Afolabi.

The suit was brought through originating summons under Order 3, Rules 6 and 9 of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure, Rules 2009; Section 14 and 147 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended and the inherent jurisdiction of the court.

Namibia bans officials from foreign travel

Namibian President Hage Geingob on Wednesday banned politicians and civil servants from foreign business travel to save money, after he swapped his own jet for commercial flights.

The southern African country has been struggling to control its finances with government debt levels soaring in recent years, leading to investor warnings over its economic outlook.

Federal Government frees 951 inmates, 430 others gain admission to University

The Federal Government, through the National Stakeholders on Prison Reforms has freed 951 inmates across three geo-political zones of the country. The inmates had to meet conditions for release before benefitting from the prison decongestion programme. 430 inmates also gained admission to the National Open University while three more are on the verge of completing their doctorate degrees.

EFCC arraigns five medical doctors for alleged N13.6m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 arraigned five former officials of the Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Edo State Branch, on a 21-count charge of fraud, stealing, conspiracy to commit felony and false accounting before Justice Efe Ikponwonba of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City, Edo State.

‘Many feared dead as two suicide bombers attack Borno IDP camp

Many Internally displaced persons are feared dead after two suicide bombers attacked the IDP camp in Daori, Borno state today January 31st. Confirming the attacks, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in a statement released today, said only the two suicide bombers were killed duiring the attack.

"I Make N150,000 Monthly Selling Akara" – Widow

A widow in her early 50s and a mother of four, Fatima Abdullahi, has found succour in selling beans cake popularly known as “akara”.

Rather than resort to begging for alms, as is common with aged women in some parts of the country, she now makes an average of N5000 daily from selling akara and pap, known as “koko”, to make ends meet.

Photos: Married Kenyan man kills his girlfriend then commits suicide

A 23-year-old welder in Thika East, Kiambu County, Kenya committed suicide after killing his 27-year-old girlfriend following a disagreement on Saturday, January 27.

Timothy Ndirangu, a married man and father of two, allegedly strangled Grace Wanjiru after three months of a turbulent relationship.

''If I wasn’t the six foot and some more, successful, famous, somewhat good-looking RMD, will you still love me?” – Richard Mofe Damijo asks

The award winning actor asked this question on his IG page. He shared the photo on his page and wrote

''If I wasn't the six foot and some more, successful, famous, somewhat good-looking RMD, will you still love me?

Aftermath of Ralia Odinga's 'self' inauguration, 3 Kenya TV stations to remain off-air indefinitely

Three of Kenya's biggest television stations will remain off-air until further notice because they had planned to broadcast the opposition leader's unofficial "inauguration" in Nairobi. 

Interior Minister Fred Matiang'i told reporters they would stay closed until investigations were complete. Shortly after he spoke, opposition MP Tom Kajwang was arrested. 

“I Found My Best Friend Nude Pictures On My Fiancé Phone, My Wedding Is February 10th”- Heartbroken Lady Seek Advice

“Did I Catch Him Red-handed Or Maybe This Is A Sign From God?

I am engaged to be married in a few weeks. February 10th precisely. However,I just made a very disturbing discovery.

I found my best Friend’s nude pictures on my fiance’s phone and I have no idea who is telling the truth!

Lagos High Court jails two oil marketers 8 years for N789.6m oil fraud

Justice Latifat Okunnu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has convicted and sentenced two oil marketers – George Ogbonna and Emmanuel Morah, owners of Rocky Energy Limited to eight years imprisonment on a 26-count amended charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence and forgery to the tune of N789.6million.

Nigerian Auto Dealer, Obi Okeke buys Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Bugatti for $2.5m

According to TMZ, Arnold Schwarzenegger has sold his Bugatti Veyron for $2.5 million. The action movie star and former governor of California only had about 1,000 miles on the 2015 Bugatti, which can go from zero to 60 in 2.5 seconds.

''Nigeria does not need a God-fearing leader'' Bishop Kukah says

The Catholic bishop of Sokoto diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, says Nigeria does not need a man that has the fear of God in him. According to him, fighting corruption and fixing Nigeria requires more than a God-fearing leader. Speaking at a book launch yesterday January 30th, Bishop Kukah said

Technically, There Is No Subsidy But ‘Under-Recovery’ - Adeosun

The Federal Government on Wednesday explained why the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) is charging Nigerians higher than the official N143 per litre to fund the importation of petrol.

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun gave the explanation at of the four-and-half hours Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

Senate summons police chief Idris

The Senate yesterday invited the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over allegations that the police have failed to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of January 1st killings in Benue State.

The invitation followed a point of order by Senator Joshua Lidani on the alleged failure by the police to arrest the perpetrators of the Benue killings.

I have heart related ailment, not disease – Fani-Kayode

A former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed media reports linking him with heart disease, saying he only has a heart-related ailment.

The said report emanated from court proceedings where Fani-Kayode’s lawyer, Mr. Norrison Quarkers, SAN, told the court that the former Minister had a heart related ailment.

How SARS men shot my leg, collected N1m for bail -Victim

The Peoples Democratic Party has said there are signs that the 2019 elections may lack credibility.

Apart from this, the opposition party said the ruling All Progressives Congress administration was not ready to conduct free, fair and credible elections.

The National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while playing host to a United Nations delegation which paid him a courtesy visit at the party’s national secretariat.

Herbalist arrested for fake pregnancies, stealing new born babies

A 38-year-old herbalist, Mr Chigozie Emmanuel, aka Akuchi has been arrested for allegedly selling new born babies in Abuja.

 Emmanuel was arrested by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of
Trafficking in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP).

Suspected robbers demand N25, 000 to return victim’s N110,000 jewelry

Five suspected armed, who robbed an old woman of $800, 400 Qatari Riyald, N45,000, America Visa card, gold trinkets valued at N110,000 and an Hawaii phone, have been arrested.

The suspected attacked and robbed a 58-year-old woman of her handbag containing foreign and local currencies as well as other personal effects on New Year’s Eve around 9pm.

Buhari Campaign Organisation Plans 1m-Man March In Minna

Niger chapter of Buhari Campaign Organisation on Wednesday said it had concluded arrangements to organise a one-million-man march for President Mohammadu Buhari in Minna.

Alhaji Ubale Kagara, Coordinator, North Central Zone of the organisation, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna.

3 Men Arrested For Drugging And Gangraping A 14-Year-Old Girl.

The Plateau State police command has three men for gangraping a 14-year-old girl in Angwan Rogo.The suspects were identified as Suleiman Usman, 18, Umar Aliyu, 18 and Usman Bala, 20. They are said to have lured and drugged the teenager before gangraping her on the afternoon of January 23. .

Troops Recover Lost Battle Tanks After Military Onslaught Against Boko Haram

Troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE have been making tremendous progress in the on going clearance operations nicknamed Operation DEEP PUNCH II. On Tuesday 30th January 2018, the advancing troops had contact with Boko Haram terrorists and engagement ensued.

During the encounter, they were able to recover an Eagle Main Battle Tank (EMBT), 1 VBL, 1 AK-47 Rifle, a Police Teargas Rifle, religious books, many Gas cylinder and bags of fertilizer, ostensibly for Improvised Explosives Devices making.