Petrol Can Not Keep Selling For N145 Per Litre – Fuel Marketers

On Tuesday Fuel marketers revealed that it was not possible for them to buy exported Premium Motor Spirit at the control price of N145 per litre. The marketers also said they were not the reason for the scarcity of fuel in Nigeria.

Buhari’s spokesman, Adesina, bags chieftaincy title in Enugu

The Omeluenyi I of Agunnese, Ezeani III of Nmaku Kingdom in Enugu, Igwe Cyprain Nevobasi, on Tuesday honoured the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,  Mr. Femi Adesina, with the traditional title of Nwanne Di Na Mba (A brother in another land)  Mmaku Kingdom,  Enugu State.

Nevobasi conferred the title on Adesina during the 1st Grand Ofala festival of the community.

Female prof declares presidential ambition

A professor of Language and Communication Arts at the Rivers State University of Education, Prof. Olufumilayo Adesanya-Davies, on Tuesday declared her intention to contest Nigeria’s presidential seat during the 2019 general elections.

Adesanya-Davies, who  is from  Ira,  Kwara State, said the sale of  nomination forms free for women aspirants boosted her interest in the race.

"PDP now an attack dog"

The National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress, Hilliard Eta, has urged the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to learn the art of constructive criticism to remain relevant.

He said this in Abuja, on Tuesday.

The party chieftain was reacting to the PDP’s criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year Day message to Nigerians.

New Year message: Buhari didn’t address N-Delta concerns — Agitators

Niger Delta agitators, yesterday, picked holes in President Muhammadu Buhari’s New Year  speech, saying he did not show signs of seriousness, action plan and responsibility to really implement the agreement reached with the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and even the   25-point palliatives of the Federal Government.

Police apprehend IPOB member for detaining, raping woman in Asaba

Police officers in Delta State have apprehended a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Victor, who allegedly locked away and raped a 29-year-old woman through the anus at his residence in Okwe, near Asaba, capital of the state.

The IPOB member arrested with various paraphernalia of the group and fetish items, however, claimed the woman was his girlfriend.

Longest serving senator in the U.S Orrin Hatch resigns

After serving as senator for 42 years, Sen. Orrin Hatch of the Republican party, has finally bowed out as the longest serving lawmaker.

He announced his retirement in a video statement via Twitter on Tuesday.

“I was an amateur boxer in my youth and I brought that fighting spirit to Washington,” Hatch said.

Police arrest alleged Badoo cult leader Alese

The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday made a major breakthrough in the fight against the menace of Badoo cult with the arrest of the group’s herbalist, Fatai Adebayo, alias Alese.

The notorious activities of the dreaded cult group prevalent in Ikorodu and Epe axis of the State had sent many of the victims to their early graves with cruel killings through the smashing of mortar and pestle on victims’ heads.

Borno reviews curfew in Maiduguri

The Borno State Government has reviewed the curfew in Maiduguri metropolis from 8pm to 6am as against the existing 10pm to 6am.

Dr Mohammed Bulama, the Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Maiduguri.

Police arrest notorious highway robbers in Ogun

Four members of a highway robbery gang at Odogbolu junction along Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Epressway have been arrested by the Ogun State Police command.

The suspects identified as Israel Adams, Opeyemi Okegbenro, Ali Chibike, and Patrick Nwandagba were arrested at about 11:30 pm on Thursday.

Governor Wike places N200m bounty on perpetrators of Omoku massacre

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has placed a N200million bounty for information that will lead to the arrest of the gunmen who killed at least 14 churchgoers returning from a midnight service on Monday in Omoku.

The gunmen had opened fire on a set of worshippers at about 12:30 am on Monday,” said Ugochi Olugbo, a relative of one of the victims who were attending a New Year’s Eve service.

Tanker driver docked over alleged fraud

The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 52-year-old tanker driver, Oladiti Lukman, in an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly obtaining N400, 000 under false pretence.

Lukman, a resident of Ilekun Ayo Seeni village, Apata, Ibadan, was arraigned on a two-count charge of fraud and stealing.

Man allegedly kills friend over quarrel with wife

Tragedy struck in Ijegun suburb of Lagos on New Year day as a father of five, Olayiwola Stephen, 39, was allegedly stabbed to death by his friend and co-tenant, Ibrahim Adetunji, during a quarrel.

A witness, Ademola Adegbola, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos that a quarrel started between the two friends when the victim was trying to broker peace between Mr. Adetunji’s wife and other tenants in the building.

Wenger vows to replace Sanchez, Ozil with class acts

Arsene Wenger moved to allay the fears of Arsenal fans on Tuesday saying he would replace both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil with world-class players should they end up leaving.

Both Sanchez, who came close to moving to Manchester City on the final day of the last transfer window in August, and Ozil’s contracts are up at the end of the present season.

Faleke blasts Gov for donating cars, cash to masquerades in Okene

Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Kogi State and former Campaign Coordinator to President Muhammadu Buhari in Lagos State, James Faleke has described as the height of absurdity the donation of 6 Toyota Venza Cars and cash gifts of 2 Million Naira each by the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to masquerades in his hometown of Okene during the last Ekwechi(Masquerade) festival in December 2017.

Faleke in a statement he issued on Tuesday,said it was indeed absurd that the same Governor who has not been able to pay workers salaries for several months and promised to clear all outstanding salaries and pensions last December without fulfilling it could go ahead to spend money buying car gifts for masquerades.

Beautiful 300-Level Student Dies In Fatal Car Accident Alongside Her Baby Sister

A 300-level student of Sokoto State University, Surayya Aliyu Kyari died in a car accident on Saturday, 30th of December, 2017.

According to her brother Abdul, Surayya died alongside their baby sister Iman, while travelling to Kebbi State.’

Kogi director dies of heart attack 54 hours after receiving sack letter

Fifty-four hours after receiving a sack letter from the Kogi State Government, a director in the Kogi State civil service, Mr Alphonsis Ameh is dead.

Ameh was, until his death, a Director Administration and Finance (DAF) in the Kogi State Pension Board.

Robbers in Police Uniform Attack Motorists with Toy Guns in Lagos

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday foiled an attempt by some robbers to snatch a Toyota Camry and a Toyota Corolla from some motorists on the Lekki-Epe Expressway.

 

Governor Wike And Wife Share A Kiss At New Year Banquet (Photos)

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and his wife, Suzette, shared a kiss at the State's New Year Banquet which held at the Government House Port Harcourt yesterday January 1st.

 

The banquet had in attendance former governor of the state, Peter Odili and his wife Justice Mary, PDP National chairman, Uche Secondus, state government functionaries and others.

 

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Liberia: The Rise of George Weah by Reuben Abati

George Weah’s emergence as Liberia’s President-elect after the December 26 run-off election generated considerable interest among Nigerians for a number of reasons. Number one is George Weah’s popularity.

The first African footballer to win the Ballon d'Or, FIFA Player of the Year, three-time African Footballer of the Year, ex-Monaco, ex-Paris Saint-Germain, ex-AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, former protégé of Arsene Wenger, virtually every football fan in Nigeria had a feeling of connection with the Liberian football star turned politician and President-elect.

BREAKING: Shekau appears in video amid surge in Boko Haram attacks

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau released a video message on Tuesday claiming a series of attacks in northeast Nigeria during the festive season.

The shadowy leader released his first video message in months amid a surge in violence casting doubt on the Nigerian government’s claim that the jihadist group is defeated.

PSG star Neymar reconciles with his ex-girlfriend Bruna Marquezin as they share a kiss (Photos)

PSG and Brazilian star, Neymar appears to have reconciled with his on-and-off girlfriend, Bruna Marquezin after the pair were pictured kissing.

The footballer had been dating Bruna, an actress and model before their split in June last year.

Ex-Argentina striker Viatri left with horrific wounds after firework exploded in his face on Christmas day (Photos)

Former Argentina striker, Lucas Viatri suffered severe wounds after firework exploded in his face on Christmas day.

In the photo above, the 30-year-old who plays for Penarol in Uruguay can be seen with his face looking swollen, his eyebrows burnt and serious injuries to his right cheekbone.

Mourinho lashes out at Paul Scholes

Jose Mourinho has lambasted former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes after he criticised the manager and key players in his role as a TV pundit.

Scholes singled out Paul Pogba, the club’s record signing, after his anonymous performance in the weekend draw with Southampton.

Nine policemen dismissed in Lagos, 25 demoted

The Lagos state police command says it has dismissed nine policemen found culpable of various offences.

Twenty-five others were also demoted for offences bordering on gross insubordination, incivility and drunkenness.