Новости за 23.03.2016

– The case against Senate president, Bukola Saraki, by the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), is still generating interest in the polity – A group of lawyers under the name, Lawyers in Defence of Democracy have added their voice to the debate – The CCT is set to decide on Saraki’s motion challenging his arraignment […]

The Nigerian Senate has on March 23 finally passed the 2016 budget into the law. President Muhammadu Buhari the national budget before a joint session of the National Assembly on December 22 last year. However, the main document has become the centre of controversy as was reported missing from the Senate premises in January. The Senate president […]

– Two commanders of Boko Haram have been apprehended by the police in Taraba state – The two top officials of the Jihadist group have been handed to the Military in Yobe state – More cooperation is required from the general public says the police Taraba state poolice command has confirmed the arrest of two […]

– Mr Oludotun  says JAMB registrar, Dibu Ojerinde must resign – He alleges the exam body made a grave mistake in the 2016 – He says he is not against CBT Mr Shodunke Oludotun has alleged that the reason a lot of candidates failed the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) was because the Joint […]

– Investigations are on into the case of a 16-year-old girl who was defiled by 5boys – The teenager was defiled for 5-days consecutively – Kaduna state police claim the suspects have been apprehended The Kaduna state police command has arrested five boys for the defilement of a 16-year-old girl. Sources reveal that the leader […]

– An investigation shows that Nigeria is the next target of Al Qaeda terror group – The security analyst advised Nigerian government to increase police visibility Security expert Dr. Ona Ekhomu, has warned that terror group Al Qaeda plans to attack the most populated Nigerian cities – Lagos and Anbuja. Ekhomu in a statement claimed […]

– Fast rising Yoruba actor Abdullateef Adedimeji bagged endorsement deal in Abuja – Abdullateef Adedimeji signed deal with Numatville Megacity – The talented actor is a graduate of Mass Communication Fast rising Yoruba actor Abdullateef Adedimeji can be described as one of Nigeria’s most-sort after actor, TV presenter, script writer and Master of Ceremony (MC), […]

– Mr Umar  said Jonathan’s concession of defeat is unprecedented in Nigeria – The former governor said African leaders love to hold on to power – He said the former president is an African role model Mr Abubakar Umar has said that Goodluck Jonathan’s decision to concede defeat after the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu […]

– Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state has again been berated for his controversial bill on religion – The Catholic church has confronted the Kaduna state governor – El-Rufai has been accused of operating as a dictator – Kaduna state has been advised to operate based on existing rules The Catholic church on Tuesday, March […]

– Buhari to deactivate some of his social media accounts – The presidency plans to create a YouTube channel President Muhammadu Buhari may deactivate some of his social media platforms. The president’s media aide on a new media Tolu Ogunlesi said an audit had started with a view to close down the redundant ones. READ […]

– The special assistant to the former national security adviser, Sambo Dasuki was released on Wednesday, March 23 – Nicholas Ashinze, a serving army colonel was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on December 23, 2015 – He was later transferred to the Defence Headquarters Garrison, Mogadishu Cantonment after spending eight weeks […]

– Lagos state and Kebbi state entered into a patnership that will boost the food industry – Governor Ambode says the agreement will create jobs and shift focus from oil – The two states say this is in line with President Buhari’s focus In what might be seen as a first in Nigeria, Governor Akinwunmi […]

– A premature baby girl managed to survive after her twin sister hugged her – Since then the girls were inseparable, healthy and happy Lily and Summer Cobbing, twin sisters, were born via C-section three months early in Adelaide, Australia. But while Summer weighed 840 grams, her tiny sister was half her weight — 390 grams, her ears were […]

 – Following the death of Major and 3 other soldiers, Governor Wike has condoled with the army in Rivers state – Governor Wike paid a visit to the 2 Amphibious Brigade in Port Harcourt – He assured the Nigerian army that the state government will continue to provide support – Wike also assured that the […]

– Minister of petroleum explains when and how fuel scarcity will end – Kachikwu says that whatever is produced in the refineries will not go for sale The Federal government has disclosed that it can’t end fuel scarcity now, saying that it may continue for several more month. Ibe Kachikwu, the petroleum minister, said that […]

– Premier league players are owed months salaries, some do not get paid – Many of the said players have been forced into early retirement, broke and frustrated – So many of them could not get justice as club officials go scot-free Stephen Moga thought playing football in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) would […]

 – A senior aid to the Governor of Edo state has resigned  – Sir Peter Oba said corruption surrounds Governor Oshiomhole’s administration  – Sir Oba named the Edo state produce committee chairman as the main culprit An aide to Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state has sensationally resigned. Sir Peter Oba, who served on the […]

– A 32-year-old welder has reportedly defiled a 13-year-old – The man, a welder reportedly waylaid the teenager and defiled her at an uncompleted building – Investigations into the case is still ongoing An Ikeja High Court heard on Wednesday, March 23, how a 32-year-old man defiled a 13-year-old girl in Lagos. Mrs Mojisola Oyelola, […]

– Senate passed N6, 060,677,358,227 as the 2016 budget, a reduction of N0, 017,002,641,773 – Saraki said the senate would immediately commence the amendment of the Public Procurement Bill – Saraki has tasked the various standing committees of the National Assembly to ensure full implementation of the 2016 budget Senate President, Bukola Saraki has tasked […]

– MFM FC chairman Godwin Enakhena has lamented the scheduling of his team’s match at night  – Enakhena fears for the security of his players who face Kano Pillars at 7pm on Wednesday, March 23 Lagos based team, MFM FC have lamented the scheduling of their match with Kano Pillars at the Agege stadium at 7pm […]

– Governor Wike expressed sadness at the killing of a corps member during the Rivers state rerun election – The governor promised the perpetrators of the evil act will be brought to book – The governor also announced the increment in the allowance of corp members Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers has announced that the […]

– Tonto Dikeh Churchill revealed why she did not stage her white wedding – The controversial actress revealed how she is rocking motherhood – She gave details about her past relationships and why she left D’Banj’s record label Popular Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh Churchill few days ago granted her first video interview ever since she […]

– Nigerian hip hop icon 2shotz drops new mixtape addressing current issues around him – The project is titled Loud Silence and it features a number of veterans in the entertainment industry Nigerian hip hop veteran Williams Oriorha more popularly known as 2shotz has put out a new project titled Loud Silence. READ ALSO: 2shotz responds to […]

– A man cut off a piece of meat from his own leg to cook and eat it – Chemical analysis revealed that human meat resembles pork and lamb A BBC science presenter Greg Foot has cooked a piece of his thigh to find out what human flesh tastes like and filmed the whole process for viewers […]

– Rivers government said there is no iota of truth in the rumours of a planned attack on corp members – The government said all Corpers to discountenance the unfounded rumours and brace up with courage to defy the enemies of democracy The Rivers state government has denied reports trending on Social Media and within […]