Governor Okowa’s Aide tells FG: Declare June 12 as Public Holiday

The Political Aide on Special Duties (Media) to the Delta state Governor  Mr Ossai Ovie has urged the Federal Government to declare June as 12 public Holiday.

Ovie made this known in a statement at Asaba yesterday, while noting that the Presidential election of June 12 1993, will forever be in the political history of Nigeria.

Arrest Abdullahi or ‘all hell will break loose’ on October 1 – Fani-Kayode

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called for Ango Abdullahi to be arrested or “all hell will break loose” on October 1.

Fani-Kayode, who questioned why there were no Christian commanders in the Nigerian Army, labeled the Arewa youths as “rebellious, recalcitrant and bloodthirsty dogs”.

Pope Francis Threatens To Fire Nigerian Priests

Pope Francis has laid down an ultimatum to defiant Nigerian priests: lose your job if you don’t obey me and your bishop.

According to a report by Associated Press, Pope Francis met June 8 at the Vatican with a delegation from the Ahiara diocese, southeast Nigeria where priests have been refusing to accept the 2012 appointment by the then pontiff, Benedict XVI, of the local bishop.

Buhari is a dictator pretending to be fighting corruption – Afenifere leader, Adebanjo

A Chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is a dictator pretending to be fighting corruption.

Giving reason for his claim, Adebanjo pointed out that Buhari’s refusal to obey court order and release former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and his silence over Fulani herdsmen attacking Nigeria is an indication that the President has no regard for the rule of law.

June 12: Full speech of M.K.O Abiola that got him imprisoned, killed

The speech made by the adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993, Presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola (M.K.O.) before he was arrested and allegedly killed in detention has been further distributed as Nigerians, mostly the South Western States honour the late business mogul today.

M.K.O. Abiola was adjudged to have won the June 12, 1993, election which has been described as Nigeria’s “freest and fairest” election ever, but died on July 7, 1998, on the day he was to be released.

Donald Trump to be sued after being accused of violating the US constitution

Donald Trump is set to face two lawsuits today after being accused of violating the US constitution. The lawsuit is to be filed today by the attorneys general of Maryland and the District of Columbia (both Democrats), and it alleges that foreign payments to the president’s businesses violate the US constitution.

BREAKING: Osinbajo signs 2017 budget at 3pm today

Barring any last minute change, the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo will sign the 2017 budget into law by 3pm, on Monday.

This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki on New Media, Bamikole Omisore, on his social media handle @MrBanksOmisore.

Things are better when Osinbajo is in charge, I regret supporting Buhari – Senator Bello

A former Senate Majority Whip, Kanti Bello who represented Katsina North Senatorial District on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before joining the defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, has noted that the country is better whenever Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo acts as president.

Senator Bello noted that the country was almost collapsing under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari, while noting that he did a lot to put the current government in place.

Imo bank robbery: NBA to sue Police, Zenith Bank for abandoning victim’s family

The Owerri branch of Nigerian Bar Association on Monday said that it would sue the Nigeria Police Force and Zenith Bank for allegedly abandoning the family of heroic Police Sergeant, Chukwudi Iboko, who died during the February 22, 2017, robbery which took place at the Wetheral Road branch of Zenith bank in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

Sergeant Iboko, who killed one of the four armed robbers in the attack, suffered severe gunshot injuries and died the next day in a police clinic in Owerri after he was allegedly rejected at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.

South East Governors issue press statement over Northern threat to Igbos

PRESS STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SOUTHEAST GOVERNORS FORUM, HIS EXCELLENCY, ENGR. DAVID NWEZE UMAHI, IN RESPECT OF THE THREAT TO NDI IGBO BY AREWA YOUTH

The attention of the South East Governors Forum has been drawn to the widely publicised ultimatum, credited to a coalition of 16 northern youth associations or groups, demanding that Ndi Igbo resident in Northern Nigeria should vacate the region within 90 days or before the 1st day of October, 2017; and equally urging Northerners resident in Igboland to return to the North within the same time spectrum.

Saraki, Dogara storm Aso Villa as Osinbajo assents 2017 budget

The leadership of the National Assembly, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara will witness the signing of the 2017 budget into law by the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa.

Prof. Osinbajo is expected to sign the budget at a low-key ceremony scheduled for 3:00pm on Monday.

Ibrahim Babangida: Why I annulled June 12, 1993, Presidential election

Former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, has revealed reasons he annulled the June 12, 1993 Presidential election which Bashorun MKO Abiola, was adjudged the winner.

Babangida said he was compelled to nullify the election because of security threats to the enthronement of a democratic government at that time.

Super Eagles apologize to fans after Bafana Bafana defeat

The Super Eagles have expressed their disappointment over their 2-0 defeat to the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday.

Two second-half goals courtesy of Tokelo Rantie and Percy Tau, saw Stuart Baxter’s side claim a famous away victory.

Atiku Abubakar: Why June 12 cannot be forgotten in Nigeria’s history

Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday sent out a goodwill message to all Nigerians on the occasion of the anniversary of the June 12 1993 Presidential election, believed to have been won by the late businessman, philanthropist and patriot, MKO Abiola.

The former Vice President said June 12 and the events that brought it were part of our country’s history and could not be forgotten, especially because of the unity and comradeship displayed by Nigerians on that Election Day in 1993.

Buhari commend El-Rufai for ordering arrest of those asking Igbos to vacate North

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai for ordering the arrest of leaders of the Coalition of Northern Youths, CNY, for asking Igbos to vacate the North in three months.

Buhari’s commendation was disclosed by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on Wednesday.

The Minister, who took to his Twitter handle, @MohammedLai wrote:

Victor Anichebe makes new decision about Super Eagles’ return

Former Super Eagles striker, Victor Anichebe, has expressed his indecision over a possible return to the senior national team.

Anichebe, who announced his retirement from international football in 2012, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Wednesday that he was happy with the crop of young talented players in the team.

Doyin Okupe says only God can stop Nigeria from breaking

Former media aide to the immediate past administration of Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has said that only God holds the key to the nation’s continuous indivisibility.

In an article he entitled, “Drums of war and Cries for Separation,” Okupe relied on the supernatural forces to keep the country in one piece.

He wrote, “Yes, again and again there are drums of war, rumours of Coups and heightened cries for separation. Yet Nigeria will not break. I repeat as God liveth Nigeria is not about to break up.

Alerts! Ritualists now targeting bald men, believing their heads harbor gold

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Bald men could be targets of ritual attacks, police have warned, after the recent killing of five men for their body parts.

The BBC reports that suspects have been arrested in the central district of Milange, in Mozambique, where some killings had occurred.

SHOCKING! Woman with two vaginas pregnant despite doctor’s claim she’s infertile

A 32-year-old woman who was born with two vaginas is now pregnant. Her pregnancy has continued to baffle her doctors, as she had been told that it would be impossible for her to have children.

Her vaginas lay right next to the other.

Doctors said Krista Schwab would never get pregnant because of complications caused by her rare condition called uterus didelphys.

Floyd Mayweather To Fight Triple T In Lagos, Nigeria

Legendary World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Floyd Mayweather, will feature in the June 13 Lagos charity fight against former Big Brother Naija (BBN) housemate, Triple T, an official confirmed in Lagos on Wednesday.

Accident at Lagos-Ibadan Expressway kills one, leaves 18 injured

One person whose identity has not been revealed yet has been reportedly killed while 18 others sustained various injuries in a road accident that occurred along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Wednesday morning.

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The accident according to a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan by the Oyo Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Yusuff K. Salami occurred at about 8.30am and was caused by wrongful overtaking and mechanical deficiency.

Governor Fayose: Why we are probing Fayemi

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has said that the case instituted by his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, against the judicial panel of inquiry he set up to probe Fayemi, is “a waste of time.”

Governor Fayose, who spoke during a live programme in Ado Ekiti, on Tuesday night, said the refusal of his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to appear before a panel probing the financial transactions of the state during his tenure, ‎ was “strange”, saying he should come there and clear his name rather than seeking a court injunction to stop the panel.

Police officer testifies as court admits Fayose aide’s statement over Daramola’s murder

A police officer who participated in the investigation of the murder of former World Bank consultant, Dr. Ayodeji Daramola, John Emeje, has tendered statements obtained from former Personal Assistant to Governor Fayose Fayose, Goke Olatunji, before an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti.

Emeje appeared at the continuation of hearing of the case before Justice Adewale Fowe on the murder of Daramola, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant on 14th August, 2006 at his personal residence in Ijan-Ekiti.

Dino Melaye faults Goodluck Jonathan’s approval of foreign treatment for Perm Secs

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, on Wednesday berated the former President, Goodluck Jonathan for approving life overseas treatment for retired Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries while ignoring leaders of the National Assembly.

Speaking during plenary, the lawmaker said the approval contravened the act of the National Assembly which stipulates what is due to public service holders.

No worries over Mikel, Ighalo’s absence in AFCON Qualifiers

A former international, Edema Fuludu, says the absence of Mikel Obi and Odion Ighalo will not make any difference in the Super Eagles formation when they play South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday.

The Eagles will host the South African national team at Uyo in the ongoing qualifiers for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be staged by Cameroon.

#Biafra: El-Rufai orders arrest of youths who gave Igbos three months to leave North

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has ordered the arrest of people behind the three-month quit notice given to Igbos to leave the North.

In a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, El-Rufai strongly condemned, “the inciting, hate speech delivered by some self-appointed ‘northern youths.”

BREAKING: Arsenal sign Sead Kolasinac from Schalke on a free transfer

Arsenal sign defender Sead Kolasinac from Schalke 04 on a free transfer. It's the first summer signing of Arsenal.

The 23-year-old has signed a long-term deal, believed to be five years, and will formally join up with Arsene Wenger’s squad on the expiry of his contract on July 1.

Toyin Lawani’s baby daddy arrested for debt and alleged fraud in Lagos

Businessman and Toyin lawani’s baby daddy, Lordtrigg has been arrested by the Lagos State police.

According to the reports, the 25-year-old is currently at the Jakande police station, Lekki, Lagos, for not paying his hotel bills at the Golden Bird Hotel in Ilasan, Lekki.

Nigerian Former Health Minister, Babatunde Osotimehin, died while watching TV (See Details)

The Executive Director of the United Nations Populations Fund, UNFPA, Babatunde Osotimehin, passed on while watching television alone at his home in New York on Sunday.

Mr. Osotimehin, a former Nigerian health minister and also the former head of Nigeria’s AIDS agency, NACA, was one of the most senior Nigerians within the United Nations system, who had been on his second term as a UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNFPA.

Chris Brown’s 3-year-old daughter, Royalty is growing up fast (Photo)

R&B artist Chris Brown daughter, Royalty who just turned 3 years old a few days ago is growing into a very pretty young woman. Recall, the birth of Royalty resulted in Karrueche Tran dumping Breezy after news broke up that Chris was the father.