"He is only out of town" Kogi First Lady reacts to rumours about husband's whereabouts

Wife of Kogi State Governor, Mrs Rashida Yahaya Bello has reacted to social media speculations about her husband, Yahaya Bello's whereabouts. Some claimed the governor is sick and recuperating at an undisclosed location in the country, others said he was flown abroad for treatment in Germany, China or India. Reacting, Mrs Bello said;

 

Photo of the building where gallant soldier, Col Abu Ali was killed by Boko Haram

The gallant soldier who has been mourned by many Nigerians including President Buhari, was killed in building pictured left during an attack by Boko Haram members last Friday in Borno state. He will be laid to rest later today. 

Kachikwu faults recent increase of petrol pump price by NNPC stations

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu, has faulted the recent N4 increase in the pump price of petrol at all the NNPC fuel stations nationwide. NNPC last week increased its pump price at its stations from N141 per liter to N145 per liter.

Speaking to journalists after receiving an award at an event organized by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) in Abuja yesterday, Kachikwu said;

Photos: Protest as Lagos bans LAGBUS from plying Ikorodu Road

Residents of Ikorodu community in Lagos state are currently staging a protest following the decision of the state government to ban the LAGBUS(red buses) from plying their route which already has the BRT (blue buses) plying it.

Acting Commissioner for Transportation, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, at a press conference on Friday, said the decision was taken ahead of plans to introduce Intelligent Traffic System along the BRT corridor in the state.
Elegushi said consequently, all LAGBUS would no longer be allowed to load or drop passengers along the BRT corridor, pointing out that it was part of steps taken to relocate all other franchises from the use of the corridor.

CAN calls for 3-day fasting, prayers for Nigeria

To commemorate the 56th independence anniversary of 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. CAN President, Samson Ayokunle, said this in a statement made available by his head of media and publicity, Adebayo Oladeji.

“We call on all Christians nation-wide to seek the face of God for divine intervention as our political leaders are seeking for the panacea to the economic recession and the attendant problems,” the statement in part read

FG files suit against Chevron, ENI, other oil firms over alleged undeclared crude cargoes

According to Reuters, the Federal government has filed a lawsuit against Italian energy firm ENI, U.S. major oil company, Chevron and other international oil firms over some crude exports, a government official said on Tuesday.

 “The claim dates back to last March and refers to a request to our subsidiary in Nigeria for a payment of about $160 million.
ENI believes the claim has no ground and shall resist in court. Similar requests have been put forward to several other international oil companies operating in Nigeria.”ENI said by email.

Photos: Chief of Defence staff releases 3 cleared suspected Boko Haram members

The Chief of Defence staff, General Gabriel Olonisaki has handed over three cleared Boko -Haram Terrorists to their various state governments. General Olanisaki said the move was to further demonstrate the level of adherence to the rule of law by the military in the prosecution of war in the North East..

Photos: Police arrests killers of Managing Director of Todays Print, Olalekan Ogunranti

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested the murderers of late Olalekan Ogunranti, Managing Director, Todays prints Ltd.

The late Olalekan Ogunranti was kidnapped on May 16, 2016 by some unknown gunmen in Osun State. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on assumption of office ordered the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the IGP’s Monitoring Unit to take over the matter and ensure the arrest of the culprits in record time.

"Outside of Christ, you've been my most faithful companion" David Oyedepo Jnr celebrates wife as she turns a year older

Bishop David Oyedepo's first son David Oyedepo Jnr is celebrating his wife, Kemi who turns a year older today. The couple tied the knot 8 years ago and are blessed with two children, a boy and girl.

I have moved on' - Dino Melaye tells Remi Tinubu

Senator Dino Melaye says he has moved on after his row with Senator Oluremi Tinubu. He said this in an interview with Vanguard‎ while reacting to Tinubu petitioning the IG of Police and alleging threat to life. "Great minds don’t dwell on issues, they act and move on. I have moved on"he said

Suspected herdsmen kill three in Adamawa

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen stormed Thambo village in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State killing 3 persons and injuring 3 others yesterday July 13th. The suspected herdsmen who were said to be about 100 hundred in number began shooting when they entered the community. After the attack, they carted away about 100 cows.

Senators from Lagos state release statement condemning Dino Melaye's verbal attack on Remi Tinubu

Senator Gbenga Ashafa who represents Lagos East in the Senate has issued a statement on behalf of Senators representing Lagos state in the senate, condemning in strong terms the use of abusive words on Senator Oluremi Tinubu by Senator Dino Melaye during the senate's plenary on Tuesday July 12th. In the statement, the Senators from Lagos state said they will resist any act of intimidation on the wife of the APC National leader, Senator Remi Tinubu. The statement in part reads;

Presidency responds to a tweet that Pres. Buhari copied GEJ in wearing a military outfit

Deji Adeyanju who is the director of the PDP's new media, took to twitter to write that President Buhari copied former President Jonathan in wearing a military outfit during a visit to troops. The Digital Strategy and Engagement Unit in President Buhari's office replied his tweet. See their reply after the cut...

Ambode vows to make Badagry Africa's hub of tourism

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday presided over the State Executive Council Meeting held at the VIP Chalet in Badagry, just as he said that his administration has fine-tuned plans to make the ancient town of Badagry a hub of tourism and resort enterprise in Africa within the next 18 to 24 months.

The Governor, who spoke to journalists shortly after embarking on an inspection tour, said his administration would spare nothing to make Badagry a flashpoint for developmental projects in the State.

'I do not desire to humiliate or disgrace anybody but I must recover stolen funds'- Pres. Buhari

President Buhari says it is not the desire of his administration to humiliate or disgrace anybody but that the recovery of stolen funds must be undertaken so that such funds can be put into collective public use. He said this during his speech at the commissioning of some projects in Zamfara state yesterday July 13th.

Photo: APC Lawmakers pay a solidarity visit to Sen. Remi Tinubu

After Dino Melaye's alleged threat to beat Senator Remi Tinubu, wife of former Lagos State Governor and National Leader of political party APC, Bola Tinubu, some APC Lawmakers on Wednesday payed a solidarity visit to her. Photo Credit: Sahara Reporters.

New photo from Zahra and Yusuf Buhari's college graduation

President Buhari's children, Zahra and Yusuf Buhari, graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom on July 12th.

Ben Murray-Bruce pays a condolence visit to the family of Ojo Maduekwe

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and one time Minister of Transportation, Ojo Maduekwe passed away at the age of 71 on June 29. Senator Bruce on Wednesday paid a visit to the family of his late friend and also signed the condolence register opened in his honour.

Couple's only child who was born 10 years after marriage abducted in Okokomaiko, Lagos

Two year old Samuel Akpuafor jnr, who is the only child of his parents was abducted in May this year. The Nation reports that Samuel who was born 10 years after marriage was kidnapped while he was eating outside at his parents Okokomaiko home in May 19th. Father of the missing child, Samuel Akpuafor, said his world collapsed when his only child was abducted.

Photos: Chiwetel Ejiofor's sister Kandibe & her husband, Dele Arogundade, honeymoon in Greece

The couple got married in Croatia on June 11th and are currently having their honeymoon in Santorini, Greece. More photos after the cut.