Breaking News: Buhari declares intention to run for second term (pictures)

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared the intention to run for the second term after months of speculation.

The President said this on Monday at a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership.

Man Dies After Withdrawing Money From Bank

There was confusion in the Ojota area of Lagos State after a middle-aged man, identified only as Muyibi, collapsed and died in a commercial cab.

Punch Metro learnt that the victim boarded the cab after withdrawing money from a United Bank for Africa branch in the Ogudu area.

University of Ibadan shuts down medical school

Following the recent protest buy the medical students of the University of Ibadan on the increment of their school and hostel fess, the management of the school has shut down medical school on Sunday and gave the directives to all students to vacate the hostels by noon on the same day.

The directive is contained in a release signed by the institution’s Registrar, Olujinmi Olukoya, and made available to journalists in Ibadan.

Presidency reveals why President Buhari is traveling to London

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu has released a press statement to explain why President Buhari is traveling to London.

In the statement, Garba Shehu stated that the President is due to meet with the British Prime Minister, Therese May, to discuss issues relating to both countries.

Jeremy Meeks' Dad Who Just Returned From Jail Wants To Meet Chloe's Family

Jeremy Meeks' murdering rapist dad is reportedly looking forward to meeting Chloe Green and her billionaire father.

Ray Meeks, 67, said he hopes to meet Topshop boss Sir Philip Green and his wife, Tina, soon.

Criminal Informant Arrested By Soldiers In Taraba State

 

Troops of 93 Battalion Takum while conducting EXERCISE AYEM AKPATUMA on Sunday 8 April 2018, following a tip off arrested a criminal informant trying to identify person to be eliminate in a vehicle along road Takum – Chanchangi in Taraba State.

The suspect was heard by a commuter talking to one Mallam Musa Ibrahim to identify the person to be eliminated for reason base known to him. The information was secretly revealed to troops, thereby trailed the vehicle and arrest the informant.

Woman Breaks Her Back After Husband Dropped Her During ‘Wife-Carrying Competition’

A man dropped his partner on her head during a “Wife Carrying Competition” in the UK. The man slipped while running through a muddy, downhill part of the course in Dorking, Surrey. The woman was seen writhing in agony after being dropped with quite some force.

Incredibly concerned looking spectators gasp almost in unison as the man checked to see if his wife is okay.

President Buhari leaves for UK today, a week before Commonwealth meeting

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday travel to United Kingdom.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday described the President’s trip as an official visit.

Shehu said the President would be meeting with some persons, including the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings.

EFCC, ICPC probe CEOs of govt agencies over procurement

Some chief executive officers of government agencies are currently being probed for infractions of the Public Procurement Act, 2007, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, has said.

Mustapha said this at the 2018 procurement retreat for chief executive officers of Federal Government agencies in Abuja on Saturday.

Oyegun: APC NEC set for stormy meeting today

The National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress will today (Monday) at its meeting take a final decision on the tenure of the Chief John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee.

Ahead of the meeting, which from all indications will be stormy, governors and state chairmen of the party arrived in Abuja on Sunday.

Obasanjo’s govt most corrupt in Nigeria’s history — Kalu

Former Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, yesterday, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo lacked the moral standing to describe any government as being corrupt, saying his government is most corrupt in the history of the nation.

Kalu, who was reacting to a statement credited to Obasanjo asking President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek a  second term in office, said the former president was incompetent to stop President Buhari from seeking re-election.

Facebook alerts users affected by Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook would start informing its users on Monday if their information “may have been’’ improperly shared with Cambridge Analytica.

Cambridge Analytica is a consultancy suspected of improperly using the data of as many as 87 million people.

Looters list: I’ve been vindicated - Oshiomhole

Immediate past governor of Edo State, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, weekend said he had been vindicated with the recent release of alleged looters list by the Federal Government, noting “When I earlier disclosed how the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Federal Government looted the entire treasury, they said I was lying.”

FG vows to arrest those behind Offa killings

The Federal Government, yesterday, vowed that those behind last Thursday’s armed robbery and killings in Offa, Kwara State, would be arrested and brought to justice to serve as deterrent to others.

Recall that seven police officers and scores of residents were killed while the over two hours robbery on five commercial banks and one microfinance bank lasted.

Dasuki sues DSS, others for illegal detention

The detained former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), has filed a fresh fundamental human rights enforcement suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja demanding his unconditional release from the custody of the Department of State Services.

Dasuki, who has been detained by the DSS since December 29, 2015, also demanded N5bn as “general damages and compensation” for the alleged violation of his rights.

Brooklyn Beckham Spotted Kissing Another Girl Just After Split With Girlfriend

Brooklyn Beckham hasn't wasted much time in getting over girlfriend Chloe Moretz. Though he has yet to announce his split from the US actress, the eldest son of David and Victoria has been spotted snogging model Lexi Wood.

19-year-old Brooklyn invited his latest squeeze to accompany him as he got yet another inking on his arm at a tattoo parlour in West Hollywood.

Uganda: Opposition Trying To Stop 73-Year Old President From Contesting Again

The High Court in Uganda is hearing an opposition attempt to annul a constitutional amendment which removes presidential age limits.

MPs voted overwhelmingly last year to scrap the age limit of 75.

Nigeria’s Messiah Will Come From North – Bakare

Lagos cleric and running mate to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2011 presidential election, Pastor Tunde Bakare has said, “a messiah that will possess the capacity to deliver Nigeria from its challenges is coming from the north.”

Bakare said this while delivering a sermon in his church on Sunday.   

Aliko Dangote: Kenyans more corrupt than Nigerians

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has faulted Kenya’s leadership for their greed and persistent failure to place matters of national interest first when it comes to development.

Speaking to a renowned Kenyan journalist Jeff Koinange, he shelved his plans to build a mega cement factory in Kenya after being put off by top decision makers in the country whom he described as “more corrupt than Nigerians.”

Osun ranked most peaceful state in Nigeria

Osun state has been rated the most peaceful state in Nigeria, followed by Kogi, Ekiti Kwara and Imo states.

The rating was done courtesy of the research findings of the Foundation for Peace Professionals (FPP).

Brazil’s Lula da Silva begins 12 years prison sentence

Former president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, has surrendered to the police to begin his 12-year prison sentence for corruption.

He was flown by police to the southern city of Curitiba, where he was tried and convicted in 2017.

Bollywood actor Salman Khan sentenced to jail, regains freedom

Bollywood actor, Salman Khan, who was sentenced to 5 years in prison on Thursday has been granted bail by the court on Saturday while he appeals his conviction on charges of poaching rare deer in a wildlife preserve two decades ago.

67-Year-Old Pensioner Stabbed By Younger Girlfriend When He Tried To Dump Her

A British pensioner was stabbed by his Thai girlfriend when he tried to break up with her. Kim Fuller, 67, was knifed by his furious girlfriend during a fit of rage. The pensioner had been trying to break up with Wasana Kande, 38, but she lashed out grabbing a nine-inch long kitchen knife plunging it into Kim’s stomach.

PDP Chieftain Drives His Driver To His Wedding, Donates New Car To Him (Photos)

This is really nice... The Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party PDP Publicity Secretary, Comrade Barrister Ini Ememobong donated a new car to his personal driver, Mr. Otobong Umoh during his Solemnization of Holy Matrimony and Traditional Marriage held at Ikot Akpan Obong in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

6-Man Gang Attacks UNICAL Lecturer In Cross River State (Photos)

A University of Calabar, UNICAL Lecturer, Mr. Inyali Peter was attacked by a group of alleged thugs in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. It was gathered that, Inyali, who is also the publisher of FearlessReports.Com and a Social Commentator was attacked on Saturday at his home town where he was rescued by the mobile police.