Buhari Departs For Germany Today

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="1" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="380" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1-74.jpg" width="570" /> </div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> President Muhammadu Buhari will begin an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from today, 13 October. The visit will end on 16 October.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In Berlin, President Buhari, will confer with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel on issues of shared interests between Nigeria and Germany, including further cooperation on security, the humanitarian situation of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and rehabilitation of the North-East, as well as trade and economic relations between both countries.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Thereafter, the President, who will be accompanied by Governors Kashim Shettima of Borno State and Rochas Okorocha of Imo and representatives of the National Assembly, will meet with Federal President Joachim Gauck.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> In furtherance of the administration’s objective to attract more foreign investment and create economic opportunities in the country, President Buhari will participate in a Business Forum in Berlin with leading German companies already active in Nigeria and other prospective investors.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Before returning to Abuja, the President is expected to meet with representatives of the Nigerian community in Germany.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> President Buhari is committed to deepening relations with Germany and building on the very cordial relations both countries enjoy in several areas of bilateral cooperation including the fight against terrorism, economic relations, rebuilding of the North east, support for IDPs, vocational training, energy partnership and cultural relations.</div>

Buhari Departs For Germany Today

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Ex Rivers Governor, Peter Odili Sues Peterside For Defamation, Claims N6bn Damages

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Dakuku-Peterside" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="294" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dakuku-Peterside.jpg" width="510" /> </div> <br /> <br /> THE former governor of Rivers State, Dr. Peter Odili, has dragged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 election, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, to court for an alleged defamation of character.<br /> Odili, who is claiming the sum of N6bn as damages in the suit, had stated that Peterside, who is the current Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, had defamed him through a newspaper publication (not The PUNCH) in February 2016.<br /> The defendant was alleged to have said in a press conference that the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, during a victory thanksgiving service, alleged that Odili helped him (Wike) to secure the judgement that gave him (Wike) victory.<br /> But Odili had described the statement credited to Peterside as false and malicious, maintaining that Wike never said that he (Odili) helped him to secure election victory at the Supreme Court.<br /> However, when the matter came up for hearing on Tuesday, Odili was asked to enter the witness box to adopt his witness statement.<br /> Though the defendant and his counsel were absent in court, the Lead Counsel for the plaintiff, Kanu Agabi (SAN), told the trial judge, Justice Adama Iyayi-Lamikanra, that Peterside was properly served.<br /> Iyayi-Lamikanra, however, adjourned till October 27, 2016, for further hearing of the case.<br /> Speaking with newsmen shortly after court proceedings, Agabi said, “We sued for libel and we called our first witness. We have adjourned for cross-examination till the 27th of October, 2016.<br /> “We felt defamed by their (defendant) publication and we are here to vindicate ourselves.<br /> “You could see that the defendants were not in court, but they have been served; they have been properly served. The court would not have proceeded otherwise.”

Ex Rivers Governor, Peter Odili Sues Peterside For Defamation, Claims N6bn Damages

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Lagos To Start Disbursement Of N25bn Employment Trust Fund Next Week

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="ambode" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="427" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ambode.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday disclosed that the State Government would begin the disbursement of the much anticipated N25 billion Employment Trust Fund (ETF) and other empowerment programmes initiated by his administration next week.<br /> Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 3rd Quarter 2016 Town Hall Meeting, held at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere said that the funds for the programmes targeted to assist youths, artisans and the needy become self reliant have been provided, hence beneficiaries would start getting support from the last quarter of the year.<br /> “We will roll out all our empowerment programmes immediately to assist all our youth, artisans and the needy. The funding for the N500m Lagos State Persons Living with Disability Fund has been provided and beneficiaries will start getting support from this quarter,” Governor Ambode said.<br /> To beef up the security in the State, especially at the community level, Governor Ambode also disclosed plans to recruit at least 5,000 Neighbourhood Watchers with new recruits expected to earn at least N25, 000 monthly with other allowances.<br /> He said the neighbourhood Safety Agency Bill which he signed into Law on August 15, 2016, was part of efforts to institutionalise and deepen community policing in the State.<br /> “There is a law that has just been passed which is the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps Law, 2016 and in line with the resolution taken by the House of Assembly yesterday, we would go all out to make sure that this agency is activated and all our neighborhoods will be covered, and then centralize with the State Government with all the necessary equipment and resources to ensure that we establish what we call community policing and that is the way to go.<br /> “We will rebrand Neighborhood Watchers and re-equip them to the level that each Neighborhood Watchers in all the Local Governments will have their vehicles and necessary equipment to complement security. We are also working on employing additional 5,000 Neighborhood Watchers in all our Local Governments and they will be paid by us, while the basic salary for the entrance level will be N25,000 per month,” the Governor said.<br /> Speaking on the budget performance of the 2016 budget, Governor Ambode disclosed that the State’s budget performance for January to September performed at 69 per cent as against 65 per cent for the same period in 2015.<br /> He said a total of N166.8billion has been spent on capital projects this year, a figure, he said, was more than double the N53.6billion spent for the same period last year.<br /> Governor Ambode said the State generated a total revenue of N97.3billion in the last quarter with an expenditure of expenditure of N110.2billion, noting that the cash reserve of the State has remained positive.<br /> The Governor also disclosed that a total sum of N55billion was expended on capital expenditure in the last quarter.<br /> According to him, the last quarter witnessed a lot of activities from the delivery of massive road infrastructure across the Local Governments in the State as well as the promulgation of the anti-Land Grabbing Law, aimed at making life easier for property owners and a boost in investment activities that will enhance the growth and development potentials in the State.<br /> He expressed optimism that despite the recession, the State’s economy would remain on a strong and sound footing if capital expenditure spending is increased.<br /> “In this quarter, we will concentrate more resources on capital projects. We will put money in the hands of our local contractors and through them stimulate and reflate the economy. Immediate payments will be made to contractors handling health sector and education sector projects within the next two weeks,” Governor Ambode assured.<br /> Speaking on some projects outlined for the next quarter, the Governor said that plans have been concluded to transform the Yaba Bus Park with the provision of modern bus shelters replica of the ones erected at the Tafawa Balewa Square.<br /> Governor Ambode also assured that the road rehabilitation projects ongoing at Adetola Street and Brown Road in Aguda, Surulere as well as Olajuwon and Biney Streets in Yaba would be completed before the end of the present quarter.<br /> He said with the completion and delivery of the first phase of the 114 local government roads last month, the process of bid invitation for the construction of additional 114 roads across the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas would commence within the next three weeks.<br /> “We have commenced a multi-faceted development that will change the face of Lagos Island. We have installed new bus shelters at Tafawa Balewa Square and before the end of December, various projects will be commenced within the National Museum axis, Onikan to Tafawa Balewa Square, and from Lagos House Marina and Freedom Park. By the time we complete these projects, Lagos will become a major tourist destination in West Africa,” the Governor said.<br /> Also speaking during the interactive session at the event witnessed by captains of industries, party chieftains and members of the diplomatic corps, Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu, lamented the suspension of a bill seeking special status for Lagos by the Senate, but expressed optimism that the bill would still become law in the nearest future.<br /> He said: “The suspension of the bill sponsored by our amiable daughter and wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu is unfortunate but it is better and advisable to let these people know that this is not a matter of quarrel but a question of time. It will definitely happen.”<br /> The monarch, who recalled the history of the agitation for special status for Lagos, urged the promoters of the bill to go back to drawing board and do their home work well before representing it for consideration and passage.<br /> The Governor, who also spoke on the issue, commended Senator Tinubu for her courage to push for the bill, while also lauding the Senate President, Bukola Saraki for his magnanimity in allowing the bill to be presented on the floor of the Senate.<br /> He however expressed optimism that the bill would be reactivated and represented again, saying that the success of the bill was in the overriding interest of Nigerians.

Lagos To Start Disbursement Of N25bn Employment Trust Fund Next Week

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“Justice Ademola Arrested For Granting Kanu Bail” – IPOB

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="justice-ademola" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://omojuwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Justice-Ademola.jpe" width="600" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has allegedly linked Justice Ademola’s arrest with the unconditional bail he had earlier granted Nnamdi Kanu which the Federal Government rejected.<br /> A statement from IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group noted that Kanu has spent one year in detention illegally while the court of competent jurisdiction granted him unconditional release on 16th and 17th December 2015 by magistrate and federal high court Abuja but since then federal government, APC and the DSS were still holding him and others in prison custody.<br /> He urged Biafrans to be resolute and determine towards the restoration of the God’s own project which is Biafra republic, saying that the project was ordained by God Almighty.<br /> Powerful stated that Biafra will be a country where people of Africa will benefit, ‘the Africa will be technologically, economically, politically and spiritually free through the new republic’.<br /> “However, we are aware of the systematic way of delaying the members of IPOB who were detained illegally in all the prisons and security cells across the country”.<br /> In a related development, Kanu as sued the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) for contempt of court over failure of the federal government to release him from detention.<br /> On December 17, 2015, Justice Adeniyi Ademola, a judge of the Federal High Court ordered Kanu’s unconditional release of Kanu.<br /> In a statement at the weekend, Ifeanyi Ejiojor, counsel to Kanu, linked the continued detention of the IPOB leader to President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment at the presidential media chat on December 30, 2015, where he said no court would grant him bail.<br /> “The order made on December 17, 2016 by Justice A.F.A. Ademola, directing the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu was served on the Department of State Services (DSS) that same day the order was made,” he said.<br /> “Still, the DSS failed, refused and/or neglected to obey the order directing the unconditional release of Kanu, apparently due to reasons best known to them, which has no justification under any law.<br /> IPOB said none of the affected institutions of the government affected by the order or the Federal Government has lodged an appeal against the order directing the unconditional release of Kanu.<br /> Ademola was one of the judges arrested by the DSS on Saturday on the allegation of corruption.<br /> “Nevertheless, it comes as a surprise on Friday 7th October 2016 at exactly 11:45am we received information that the Biafra land national coordinator of the indigenous people of Biafra Mr.Chidiebere Onwudiwe who have been arrested by DSS was called up in the federal high court Abuja court 7 of Justice Ademola without the prosecutors been in court to defend the matter against Chidiebere Onwudiwe” he stated.<br /> “The DSS being the prosecutor of the matter were nowhere to be found in the court on Friday 7th October, they are running because Chidiebere Onwudiwe committed no crime against humanity or the federal government of Nigeria” Powerful stated.<br /> “Comrade Chidiebere Onwudiwe was arrested in the odd hour of midnight in Igweocha (PH) Rivers state where he was sleeping on Friday 22nd June 2016 still detained in DSS cell incommunicado and have not been taking to any court since 128 days”.<br /> “The lawyer incharge of the matter Bar, Ifeanyi Ejiofor who filled motion for his bail in the federal high court 7 Abuja. The chief judge Ademola who adjourned the matter to be on Tuesday 11th October for hearing because the DSS did not produce mazi Chidiebere Onwudiwe the national coordinator of the indigenous people of Biafra IPOB Biafraland in court” said powerful.<br /> Meanwhile, a political pressure group, Concerned Abians for Good Governance and Justice (CAGGJ) has commended the Department of State Services (DSS) over last weekend’s arrest of some senior Judges across the country and their subsequent arraignment yesterday for alleged corrupt practices.<br /> This is even as the group flayed what it described as the ignoble role played by Gov Nyesom Wike of Rivers State in the failed attempt to arrest a Federal High Court Judge in Port Harcourt by operatives of the DSS.<br /> In a statement by its chairman, Egwu D. Uwa, CAGGJ said Nigerians have for years be yearning for a day like this, when men no matter how highly placed would be made to account for what they have done with what were entrusted in their care.<br /> Uwa said as far as his group was concerned, what the DSS operatives did was what Nigerians had been yearning for over the years, stressing that it was only those who benefitted from what have been happening in the judiciary over the years that would condemn the action.<br /> CAGGJ regretted that most of the politics-related judgments delivered after the 2015 general elections were cash induced, saying no nation would grow politically if this anomaly was not checked.<br /> “It was glaringly clear that most of the politics-related judgments delivered since after the2015 general elections were cash and carry judgments and no good government that what its salt will sit idly and watch things like this go on and that is why we are commending the DSS for this bold step”.<br /> Uwa said it was unfortunate that those who are condemning the modus-operandi the DSS operatives adopted in arresting the Judges, have closed their eyes to the huge cash recovered for the houses of the arrested judges.<br /> Wondering where the Judges got such huge amount of money in both local and foreign currencies, Uwa opined that if the operatives of the DSS had not adopted such method, the deliveries could not have been made.<br /> CAGGJ condemned Gov Wike’s action in allegedly using some party loyalists to stop the arrest of a Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, saying the action was capable of sending wrong signals to the public.<br /> CAGGJ said if Wike had no special interest in the Judge, he wouldn’t have left the Government House at about 1.30am to ensure that the said Judge was not arrested.<br /> “We don’t think if Gov Wike had no interest in the particular Judge, he would have left Government House by the time he did to ensure that the Judge was not arrested. Again his efforts in trying to defend the Judge over the amount alleged to be in his house, left much to be desired”, Uwa said.

“Justice Ademola Arrested For Granting Kanu Bail” – IPOB

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Gunmen kill Police officer, one other in Zamfara

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo964xS5t6wAXJ8S6LcxdzeJQk4sPITGwtdaS2jLGswRL72l8Kujoyy5vQX1eSt-DwkaplXty7uHHGnE4LMvlKJfKh4BaPK4UDuaDrs0LARBxZBTewF7MBEPvOazICYZU-eaFh-_Dml215/s1600/1a3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo964xS5t6wAXJ8S6LcxdzeJQk4sPITGwtdaS2jLGswRL72l8Kujoyy5vQX1eSt-DwkaplXty7uHHGnE4LMvlKJfKh4BaPK4UDuaDrs0LARBxZBTewF7MBEPvOazICYZU-eaFh-_Dml215/s400/1a3.png" width="400" /></a></div> Unknown gunmen suspected to be assassins yesterday at about 2am, stormed the residence of an Assistant Supritendent of Police, ASP Gambo Adamu at Sha'iskawa quarters in Gusau the capital of Zamfara state and shot him dead. The gunmen believed to be assassins, shot the deceased at close range, causing him to die instantly. <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a>The gunmen in the same vein attacked the home of one Ibrahim Muhammad at Filin Jirgi area, killing him in the presence of his wailing wife.<br /> <br /> The gunmen informed his wife that they were on an assignment to eliminate three people in the state yesterday and that her husband was one of them. After ensuring their victim had died, they carted away with his phone and other valuables.<br /> <br /> The assailants then moved to Rijiyar Gabas area in Gusau metropolis where they clubbed and axed one Salisu Horror, who is currently in a critical state in the hospital following life threatening injuries he sustained from the attack. Confirming the attacks, the state police public relations officer, ASP Muhammad Shehu, said the police is investigating the matter and would soon make some arrests.

Gunmen kill Police officer, one other in Zamfara

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FG To Employ 200,000 Graduates In October

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="PIC 6. THE CROWD AT A PROTEST RALLY AT GANI FAWEHINMI GARDENS AT OJOTA IN LAGOS ON FRIDAY (13/1/12)." class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="399" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/youths.jpg" width="600" /> <div class="caption"> <br /></div> </div> The Federal Government has announced on Tuesday that the implementation of its Social Investment Programmes would commence before the end of this month.<br /> This, according to a statement issued in Abuja by the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande, is in fulfilment of the government’s campaign promises.<br /> Mr Akande noted that the Vice President, Mr Yemi Osinbajo, confirmed that implementation plans for the effective commencement of a number of the Social Investment programmes of the Buhari presidency has reached advanced stages as the selection of the first 200,000 unemployed graduates to get jobs is now being completed.<br /> According to the statement, Mr Osinbajo made this known while fielding questions in an interview with a small group of radio journalists and producers at the Presidential Villa.<br /> “We expect that before the end of the month, we will engage 200,000 out of the 500,000 unemployed graduates the Buhari administration plans to hire in the N-Power jobs programme.<br /> “The direct government jobs are meant to keep these young people occupied, pay them some amount of money and also give them a device, which will also help them to learn several skills that they can develop as time goes on.<br /> “We expect that before the end of this month, we should have engaged 200,000 of them and we are hoping that before the end of the year we should have engaged more,” the statement quoted Mr Osinbajo as saying.<br /> The Vice President explained that on the Home-Grown School Feeding programme, this will kick off in several states by the end of October.<br /> “Definitely before the end of this month, we expect that several states would have come on stream with their Home-grown School Feeding Programmes.<br /> “This will energise agriculture in the different states because it is what you plant that you feed the children with, we will be hiring caterers, cooks, etc in each state because it will be Federal Government funded from Primaries 1-3 and the state governments hopefully would be able to cater for the other classes,” Osinbajo was further quoted as saying.

FG To Employ 200,000 Graduates In October

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Kim Kardashian sues MediaTakeOut over claims that she lied about the robbery incident in Paris

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-hE6WX5qd8JhxZzMUCNVleJJ0tE5UvZQl9SugJwLG0Lc3tScCP_pp6CUO4nkVOCzGW8Jyg4G8mMsrDeuYppaVRuc_2hQFpA_4t-fZu4vtCZ4Fbbwk4OKptsc4tjAWNPeU-m0u6b2LIhU/s1600/1a1a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc-hE6WX5qd8JhxZzMUCNVleJJ0tE5UvZQl9SugJwLG0Lc3tScCP_pp6CUO4nkVOCzGW8Jyg4G8mMsrDeuYppaVRuc_2hQFpA_4t-fZu4vtCZ4Fbbwk4OKptsc4tjAWNPeU-m0u6b2LIhU/s400/1a1a.png" width="322" /></a></div> Kim Kardashian who has been silent since she was robbed at gunpoint in Paris is tired of the media and everyone else saying she lied about the incident and is now suing Media TakeOut for spearheading the story that she made up the whole robbery incident.<br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> According to TMZ, Kim filed a suit against the website Tuesday because of three posts that claimed she staged the robbery. Media TakeOut stated various conspiracy theorists on social media as evidence, one post alleged that the robbery was a setup.<br /> <br /> Another post stated that Kim actually let the robbers in herself.<br /> <br /> While the third one discussed the insurance claim, saying that “If she faked the robbery ... she just committed a FEDERAL CRIME."<br /> <br /> Kim’s legal team apparently tried to get the site to remove the posts; but they didn’t and now she is taking them to court.<br /> Now, that she has filed a lawsuit against them, the posts have been removed.

Kim Kardashian sues MediaTakeOut over claims that she lied about the robbery incident in Paris

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DSS Finds Rolls Royce In Judge’s 15 Cars Fleet

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="rolls-royce-dss-judge" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="453" src="http://omojuwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Rolls-Royce-DSS-Judge.jpe" width="604" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Detectives found a Rolls Royce in the fleet of about 15 cars of one of the seven judges under investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), The Nation learnt yesterday.<br /> The judge was said to have hired a notable construction firm to build his palatial home and imported furniture from Brazil, Argentina and Spain.<br /> The judge, said a source close to the investigation, once conducted his “poor colleagues” around his mansion.<br /> Another judge told the DSS that he did not know how N18million was paid into his account and he did not get alert to enable him complain to his bankers.<br /> One of the judges also said the money found in his account was his accumulated medical allowances.<br /> Another judge was found to have submitted three assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB).<br /> The asset forms of the seven judges, who were arrested last weekend in a controversial sting operation, were being analysed by the DSS yesterday.<br /> The Federal Government has foreclosed the return of all the seven judges to the bench.<br /> The government believes the judges cannot be in the dock and be adjudicating at the same time.<br /> Those arrested are: Justices Sylvester Ngwuta and Inyang Okoro – the suspended Presiding Justice of the Court of Appeal, Ilorin Division, Justice Mohammed Ladan Tsamiya, who was picked up in Sokoto; Justice Adeniyi Ademola (Federal High Court); the Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice I. A. Umezulike; Justice Kabiru Auta of Kano State High Court; and Justice Muazu Pindiga (Gombe State High Court).<br /> Of the seven Justices, Tsamiya, Umezulike and Auta have been recommended for sanctions by the National Judicial Council (NJC).<br /> Detectives have uncovered more corrupt practices traced to some of the judges undergoing probe, the source said, pleading not to be named because he is not permitted to talk to the media.<br /> The source said: “Operatives have discovered that one of the judges owns a mansion which was contracted to a construction firm at a huge cost. In fact, the judge imported furniture from Brazil, Argentina and Spain.<br /> “At a stage, he conducted his ‘poor colleagues’ round the mansion in an open display of affluence. The judge has about 15 cars, including a Rolls Royce. This Rolls Royce was imported.<br /> ”During interrogation, another judge told DSS team that he did not know how and when N18million was lodged in his account because he was not getting alert from his bank. But we have evidence of withdrawals from the account.”<br /> Responding to a question, the source added: “We have retrieved the assets declaration forms of these judges. It was shocking that one of them has three asset declaration forms with different dates of birth.”<br /> He said instead, the government had asked the NJC to suspend them, pending the conclusion of their trial.<br /> Those who may not be allowed back to the bench are Justice Ngwuta, Justice Okoro, Justice Ademola and Justice Pindiga.<br /> The source said the judges could be retired.<br /> He said however that the judges will still go through trial to enable Nigerians know that “they were actually caught in the act”.<br /> “The position of the government is that none of these judges will be allowed back to the bench in the interest of the nation’s Judiciary. They cannot be arraigned in the dock and at the same time be adjudicating or attending to cases.<br /> “It is left to the NJC to allow the affected judges to keep off the bench until their fate is determined. But certainly, they will face trial and the outcome will determine whether or not they will be retired or dismissed.<br /> “We are expecting the NJC to do the needful by suspending the judges.”<br /> It was gathered that President Muhammadu Buhari and Chief Justice Mahmud Mohammed had actually met on the arrest of seven judges.<br /> A source said: “The CJN sought for audience and met with the President on Saturday on the arrest of the judges. I think they compared notes but no one can give you the details.<br /> “I think the President must have briefed the CJN on the security reports at his disposal.”

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Child marriage hinders girl child development – NGO

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="gIRL CHILD" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="242" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gIRL-CHILD.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The Centre for Learning and Educational Development Advocacy Africa (CLEDA-Africa), an NGO, has said that child marriage is one of the major hindrances to girl child development in the country.<br /> Mr Daniels Akpan, its Executive Director, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Tuesday that globally, one in seven adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 are currently married.<br /> “This is even worst in developing countries where one in three girls are married off before they turn 18 and more than 20,000 girls under the age of 18 give birth daily.<br /> “This increases the world population by seven million annually,’’ he said.<br /> Akpan also said that out of the more than seven billion population of the world, 1.1 billion are girls with talents, creativity and full of abilities.<br /> However, he pointed out that culture, religion, tradition, poverty and illiteracy, among other factors, had hindered and limited the full development of the girl child.<br /> As the world celebrates this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, the director called on relevant stakeholders and the global community to strengthen and support girl child progress in Kaduna State and the nation.<br /> According to him, girls are engine of national development and stress the need to promote girl child education in preparing them for a better future.<br /> “This is the best way to stand up for girls’ progress everywhere,’’ Akpan said.<br /> He disclosed that CLEDA Africa had in September trained 150 secondary school girls in Pampaida and Saulawa communities of Ikara Local Government Areas of Kaduna State on vocational skills.<br /> He said that the gesture was to empower the girls financially as part of efforts to encourage them to remain in school.<br /> Akpan called on the Federal and Kaduna State Governments to partner with CLEDA Africa to reach out to young girls and empower them with education and basic skills to live a productive life.

Child marriage hinders girl child development – NGO

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Tribunal Grants Ize-Iyamu Order To Inspect Election Materials

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="Osagie-Ize-Iyamu-1" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="425" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Osagie-Ize-Iyamu-1.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Edo State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin City has granted an order for the People’s Democratic Party and its candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to inspect all the electoral materials used by the Independence National Electoral Commission for the conduct of the September 28 Edo State governorship election.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressive Congress was declared winner of the election after he polled over 319, 483 votes to defeat Pastor Ize-Iyamu who polled 253,173 votes.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The order by the tribunal followed an ex-parte motion filed by Counsel to the PDP and Pastor Ize-Iyamu, Barr. Kingsley Obamogie</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Barr. Obamogie said the motion was in compliance with section 151 of the Electoral Act, 2010 as amended which he relied on to pray the court to grant them the order to inspect the INEC materials.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Chairman of the tribunal, Hon. Justice .A. Badamasi granted the order after listening the argument of Obamogie.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Other members of the tribunal are Justices E.A. Ade Sodun, and Hon. Khadi Adamu Usman who are to serve as members.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Obamogie said, “In compliance with the section 151 of the Electoral Act of 2010 as amended, we have approached and pray the court to grant us the permission to inspect all the Electoral, materials used by INEC in the just concluded Edo State Governorship Election”.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> An official of the tribunal would only be inaugurated only when petitions have been filed by aggrieved parties and their candidates that participated in the governorship election.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He noted that aggrieved parties have 21 days within which to file petitions.</div>

Tribunal Grants Ize-Iyamu Order To Inspect Election Materials

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Smuggling: FG May Close Seme Border

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="Audu-Ogbeh" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="387" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Audu-Ogbeh.jpg" width="660" /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Nigeria may close its borders with Benin Republic to stem smuggling of rice and other consumables as well as the illegal importation of weapons into the country.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, who expressed government’s displeasure over the porosity of the Seme border, said, it has rubbished efforts of the present administration in diversifying the economy, especially, through agriculture. He warned that government may be forced to take very drastic measures.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Speaking in Abuja when the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, led by its chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, visited the ministry, yesterday, as part of its oversight functions, Ogbeh recalled that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had threatened to shut the border but was prevailed upon by the then President of Benin Republic, Mr. Boni Iyayi, to rescind the decision.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “If that border will be a threat to the survival of Nigeria; we may decide to take very drastic action,” Ogbeh stated.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> On his part, Senator Adamu urged government not to succumb to propaganda.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> of those he described as powerful importers, who, according to him, “are bent on keeping farmers in foreign lands in business,” while their Nigerian counterparts live in penury.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> He added that “the 70 percent tariff on rice should be maintained and progressed, proportionally, as the deadline for rice importation draws nearer.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Credit: Thesun</div>

Smuggling: FG May Close Seme Border

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Lagos Set To Make Guinness Book Of Records Via “City Of Lagos Monopoly’’

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="1" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="548" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1-59.jpg" width="666" /> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Lagos State is on the verge of making the Guinness Book of World Records via sports having successfully hosted the biggest ever Monopoly tournament.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The competition, tagged “City of Lagos Monopoly’’ was organised by the Lagos State Sports Commission in collaboration with Lagos-based Bestman Games, a sports development outfit.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The competition, held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, broke the world record of “Most People Playing Monopoly” under one roof.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The U-17 championships which had about 1,300 students overshot the expected number of students which the organisers initially pegged at 1,000.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The former world record was set at the Universal Studio in Singapore where 605 people gathered for the game on March 19, 2016.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Bestman Games says it is awaiting the confirmation of the feat by the Guinness Book of World Records for Lagos.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Credit: NAN</div>

Lagos Set To Make Guinness Book Of Records Via “City Of Lagos Monopoly’’

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Europe’s Prisons Becoming ‘Breeding Ground’ For Jihadists

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="423" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/prison-at-Guantanamo-Bay-360x238.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Prisons in Europe are becoming “breeding grounds” for jihadist groups, with some criminals seeing violent extremism as a form of redemption for their crimes, a report by a British think tank published Tuesday said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Jihadist and criminal groups are recruiting from the same pool of people, while their social networks are also converging, the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) found, in what it dubbed a “new crime-terror nexus”.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> The emergence of the Islamic State group (IS) has strengthened the link between crime and terrorism, according to the report which examined the profiles of European jihadists recruited since 2011.Rather than looking to universities or religious establishments, IS increasingly turns to “ghettos”, prisons and “underclasses” to recruit individuals with a history of criminal behaviour, it said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Prisons provide a ready supply of “angry young men” who are “ripe” for radicalisation, according to the study, entitled “Criminal Pasts, Terrorist Futures: European Jihadists and the New Crime-Terror Nexus”.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> ICSR director Peter Neumann, one of the report’s authors, said the lines between crime and jihadist groups were becoming “increasingly blurred”.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Prison is becoming important as a place where a lot of networking happens,” he said.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> “Given the recent surge in terrorism-related arrests and convictions… we are convinced that prisons will become more –- rather than less –- significant as breeding grounds for the jihadist movement.”</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Read More:</div> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qmxNoZ261v"> <a href="http://guardian.ng/news/europes-prisons-breeding-ground-for-jihadists/">Europe’s prisons ‘breeding ground’ for jihadists</a></blockquote>

Europe’s Prisons Becoming ‘Breeding Ground’ For Jihadists

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Prof. Osinbajo: FG to raise N1trn for housing scheme

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Dayola Property & Development Banner" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="271" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Dayola-Property-Development-Banner.jpg" width="518" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has said that the Federal Government is working with stakeholders to raise one trillion naira to provide affordable housing for Nigerians.<br /> The vice-president spoke at the 22nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja on Tuesday where he chaired a Roundtable on Job Creation, Skills and Employment at the summit.<br /> He said that the proposed project would also help to create jobs.<br /> Osinbajo said that the job creation unit in his office had worked out a framework with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group to focus on three sectors to create employment.<br /> He listed the three sectors as construction, agriculture and information communication technology.<br /> Under construction, the vice-president said the Federal Government was trying to work on a social housing programme, called the Family Home Fund.<br /> He said, “The Family Home Fund is a financial intervention into social housing in the country.<br /> “We are trying to raise a fund which will come to about one trillion naira; we have aggregated fund from the private sector, local and international funds already.<br /> “The whole idea is to be able to intervene in mortgage financing so that developers can build special houses to the specification of the Federal Government.<br /> “Already eight or nine states are giving land and certificate of occupancy for social housing scheme.<br /> “The idea is that any Nigerian who can afford N30,000 should be able to own a house.”<br /> Osinbajo said that there would emerge job creation opportunities as technicians, engineers and skill workers would benefit from the scheme.<br /> He said there would also be training opportunity from the scheme.<br /> The theme of the summit is “Made-in-Nigeria’’.<br /> The problem of housing in Nigeria has been of interest to every administration and official estimates suggest that more than 17 million houses are needed to cover the country’s 180 million citizens.<br /> Each administration has introduced a different scheme but the impact is not felt by the people.

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Stop using the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung alerts users.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="samsung-galaxy-note-7" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="426" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-7.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">  </div> <br /> <br /> Samsung has halted the production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones and advised customers all over the world to stop using the phone.<br /> <br /> The company had failed to correct a problem that was causing the devices to burst into flames.<br /> <br /> The tech firm had tried to switch the batteries suppliers and updating the device software.<br /> <br /> But the replacements had also caught fire after they were issued.<br /> <br /> Samsung on Tuesday said it is taken the phone off the market, promising customers they would be able to exchange the phone for other devices.

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U.S. provides $92.7 million to reduce poverty in Nigeria

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="buhari-obama" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="426" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Buhari-Obama.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The United States Government has announced the sum of $92.73 million in developmental assistance to support the five-year $2.3 billion agreement signed with the Federal Government in 2015.<br /> The U.S. Embassy in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the amount was being provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).<br /> The embassy explained that the money brought the total of development assistance provided in the agreement to $474.74 million.<br /> “This funding will continue to help Nigeria reduce extreme poverty in a more stable, democratic society.<br /> “Activities will stimulate inclusive economic growth, promote a healthier, more educated population, and strengthen good governance,” the embassy said.<br /> It quoted the USAID Mission Director, Michael Harvey, as expressing the confidence that the funding would have positive impact on Nigerians.<br /> “Today we are pleased to contribute additional funding in support of the agreement signed with the Nigerian Government in 2015.<br /> “With their leadership we know this funding will have a significant impact on the wellbeing of Nigerians,” it said.<br /> The statement also said that USAID had collaborated with the Federal ministries of Budget and National Planning, Health, Agriculture, Power, and Education effort to align Nigeria’s development plans with sector-specific strategies.<br /> According to it, USAID also collaborated with state-level government counterparts to structure the agreement, which was in place until 2020.<br /> “In addition to the developmental funding, the U.S. provides humanitarian assistance to people affected by the ongoing conflict and severe food insecurity in Nigeria and throughout the Lake Chad Basin.<br /> “Since fiscal year 2015, the U.S. has provided more than 366 million dollars in humanitarian assistance and continues to be the single largest bilateral humanitarian donor to the region,” it added.

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Senate Reject Request To Summon DSS Boss Over Judges’ Raid

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="1" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="398" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1-60.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> Senate Reject Request To Summon DSS Boss Over Judges’ Raid</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> The Senate <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1324255520" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Tuesday</span></span> reject a proposal to invite the Director General of the State Security Service, Lawan Daura, over the clampdown on suspected corrupt judges.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> In a motion brought as matter of urgent national importance by Joshua Lidani (PDP-Gombe), the Senate was asked to look into the action of the SSS which led to arrest of seven judges in the early hours of <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1324255521" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday</span></span>.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> One of the resolutions canvassed by Mr. Lidani was that the Senate should invite Mr. Daura to explain why his agency carried out the action the way it did without deference to the constitutional responsibility of the National Judicial Council.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> When Mr. Saraki called for vote to uphold Mr. Lidani’s prayer, Senators yelled “ayes” and later “nay” in somewhat equal proportion.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> Then, Mr. Saraki put the question again resulting in similar response as the first.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> He then ruled “the nays have it”, translating to defeat of the proposal to invite Mr. Daura.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> Specifically, Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio, supported the prayer that Mr. Daura be invited.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> But other Senators did not touch that part of the prayers sought.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> The Senate however condemned the raid on residences of the Judges.</div> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"> credit: leadershipnews </div>

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Olumide is out with his first debut single titled GOD ALONE.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ZkMOgDBeE-5yZWvcEbvDH9BsuXWeFyHRw6v9sSUJQlmvaZEDI4tq7GNjUhqDYz-p3o3phNnISa0qfQndwlvBJcMUPamVSYByyRT_sJ8hXoxJi86oWnoQQNj3cmi7yF5ddBhSjo1-_hwY/s1600/GOD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ZkMOgDBeE-5yZWvcEbvDH9BsuXWeFyHRw6v9sSUJQlmvaZEDI4tq7GNjUhqDYz-p3o3phNnISa0qfQndwlvBJcMUPamVSYByyRT_sJ8hXoxJi86oWnoQQNj3cmi7yF5ddBhSjo1-_hwY/s400/GOD.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <b> </b><br /> <b> Farotimi Olumide Emmanuel</b> with the stage name<b> Olumide</b>, also called Lumzy by his friends and colleagues. His love for music started at a tender age but paid attention to it in 2009.<br /> He is a lover of God, a vocalists and a passionate worshiper who finds great joy in worship, he has also come to the understanding that when we engage in true worship, we move from the physical dimension into a spiritual realm where we download God’s will and through obedience it begins to manifest in our lives. <br /> <b>GOD ALONE</b> dropped in my heart via the inspiration of the Holy Spirit while i was worshiping and singing praise to God on a particular afternoon, at a point while i was worshiping i paused when a thought came to me, by the time i opened my mouth to continue i realized i was already singing the lyrics to a song i never heard nor knew before and all i kept hearing was "God Alone". Affirming the ruler-ship, dominion and supremacy of God who has never changed from the inception of creation and still remains the same. This song simply shares the good news of truth that God does not change and can never be bound by time. The song is produced and mixed by <b>George Daniel.</b><br /> <br /> <b>click here to download the <span style="background-color: red;"><a href="http://www.triumphantradio.com/music-god-alone-new-single-olumide-farotimi-farotimiolumide/" target="_blank"></a></span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></b><span style="background-color: white;"><b><a href="http://www.triumphantradio.com/music-god-alone-new-single-olumide-farotimi-farotimiolumide/" target="_blank">song</a></b></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div>

Olumide is out with his first debut single titled GOD ALONE.

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Sexual comments: US professional athletes blast Trump

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="donald-trump-2-690x450" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="417" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Donald-Trump-2-690x450.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> Several American professional athletes slammed Donald Trump on Sunday after the Republican presidential nominee tried to dismiss his sexual comments about women by describing them as “locker-room talk.”<br /> Speaking during the second presidential debate with Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, Trump used the locker room reference numerous times when questioned about the release of a leaked tape on Friday that captured him saying degrading things about women.<br /> The 70-year-old US billionaire dismissed them as “just words” and “locker room talk.”<br /> “I haven’t heard that one in any locker rooms,” NBA Portland Trail Blazers player CJ McCollum wrote on Twitter.<br /> Trump went on to say that the video from 2005 “doesn’t represent who he is.”<br /> Trump acknowledged he was “embarrassed” about his comments. “But I have tremendous respect for women.”<br /> Asked directly if he had done the things he mentioned in the video, Trump said: “No, I have not.”<br /> “As an athlete, I’ve been in locker rooms my entire adult life and uh, that’s not locker room talk,” Oakland Athletics baseball pitcher Sean Doolittle wrote on Twitter.<br /> Tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who won 18 grand slam singles titles between 1978 and 1990, said the vulgar comments are simply a reflection of Trump’s true self.<br /> “Locker room talk? Not on your life- this was Trump exactly how he is. Authentic. Obnoxious. Criminal. Etc….,” Navratilova said on Twitter.<br /> National Football League player Jacob Tamme used social media to urge Trump to quit using the word.<br /> “Please stop saying “locker room talk”. It’s not normal. And even if it were normal. It’s not right,” wrote Tamme who plays for the Atlanta Falcons.

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World Bank, FG seal $1.3bn SMEs deal.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="world-bank" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="359" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/World-bank.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">  </div> <br /> <br /> The Federal Government at the weekend reached an agreement with the World Bank Group and other development partners for the release of about $1.3billion for the funding of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with the planned takeoff of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN).<br /> Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, who broke the news at a post event press briefing in Washington DC, USA, stated that upon commencement, the Development Bank of Nigeria would serve as a conduit for government intervention in SMEs and medium sized enterprises as part of efforts to achieve inclusive growth.<br /> Nigerian SMEs account for over 50 per cent of the country’s GDP, but have often been starved of funds due to inappropriate allocation mechanism that involve commercial banks and other stakeholders that are not genuinely committed to their growth.<br /> Adeosun said that with the latest agreement with development partners, efforts are now being geared towards recruiting the key management staff of the bank to enable it commence full operation.<br /> She said, “Agreement was also reached on the final steps for the take off of the Development Bank of Nigeria which had been stopped due to some issues. We have resolved all those issues and the recruitment process has now been finalised with management team put in place.<br /> “This will release $1.3 billion which would be used to support our SMEs which are part of the engine that will spur the growth of our economy. With this development, SME lending at low rates will now be facilitated through the DBN and we are ready to resolve the outstanding issues,” she added.<br /> The minister also said that the Nigerian team got the commitment of global partners including the U.S, United Kingdom, Canada and the World Group to assist the country repatriate illegal financials flows out of Nigeria back into the country to support the financing of critical infrastructures and economic empowerment programmes of the administration.<br /> “We had a number of specific bilateral meetings with UK Department for International Development, the US treasury and other partners and pbased on the need to reverse the trend of illegal financial flows out of Nigeria,” said Adeosun. “We have agreed on a number of initiatives to achieve significant repatriation of monies illegally taken out of the country. These include monies that have been taken by way of illegal tax repatriation, tax avoidance as well as those illegally stolen by past government officials,” she added.<br /> She however said that details of the agreement on repatriation of illicit financial flows would be made public after she had brief President Buhari on the matter.<br /> Meanwhile, the minister said the Nigerian government delegation also held high a level discussion on the challenges in the power sector, largely bother on financial limitations, stressing that government has agreed to hold a workshop in Abuja in November 2016 with the World Bank Group, IFC, Multilateral Investment Credit Guarantee Agency (MIGA) which provided partial risk guarantees the Ministries of Power, Finance the Central Bank CBN, NNPC for the gas perspective, the GENCOs, DISCOs all the stakeholders in the power sector. She said the World Bank Group would be bringing its specialist power finance team to see how they can proffer financial solutions to the challenges of nigeria’s power sector. She stated that work on the proposed $1billion Eurobond has been concluded and that the Federal Government would soon appoint the various parties ahead of its formal launch.<br /> Other high level meetings attended by the nigerian team included one with JICA, the Japan international cooperation agency and we secured their commitment to facilitate trade and investment in Nigeria, specifically they have agreed to make investments in agriculture, fisheries sector and we have made progress on the Jebba hydro projects which is also a power project.<br /> “Our constituency which represents South Africa, Nigeria and Angola had a meeting here and we reviewed the fact that the allocation to our constituency are among the poorest particularly from the IFC is unacceptably low. So what we have agreed to do is that we will be hosting a meeting in Abuja in March for the three finance ministers and the idea is that we will benchmark and scale up our technical capacity to ensure that we are able to get more of what is available for the three countries. We also secured commitments from the Canadian ministry of finance to support us for roads and the they have successfully developed a PPP platform for road investment and they have offered to support us on the technical front in that regard.<br /> The delegation also presented the family home fund which our affordable housing project to a number of prospective investors and development partners including the world bank, IFC, MIGA and the Islamic Development Bank, we’ve already received indicative interest and we’ll be coming back to tie up those funding commitments.<br /> I’m We plan and have agreed technical support in the area of domestic revenue mobilization and we’re going to make more use of the IMF’s online training in financial management, we will be incentivizing our staff who are interested in taking these courses to do so.<br /> Also speaking at the briefing Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele restated commitment of the bank to fine tune the flexible exchange rate to meet the needs of the business community.<br /> “But what we only have to talk about is fine-tuning few aspects of it, in terms of the implementation of the content of that document. That is why I said we would from time to time, continue to look at it. As we are looking at it, I repeat, we would see how we would continue to fine tune it, to the extent that whatever we are putting in place would be such that would benefit Nigerians, improve their lives as well as the country.”

World Bank, FG seal $1.3bn SMEs deal.

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FG Reduces Fleet To 6, Handovers Two Presidential Aircraft To Nigeria Airforce.

<div class="image-container" itemprop="image"> <img alt="presidential-fleet" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="433" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Presidential-fleet.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image">  </div> The Federal Government has handed over two aircraft in the presidential fleet to the Nigerian Airforce.<br /> The brief handing over ceremony took place at the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.<br /> The handover of the two Agusta Westland AW101 helicopters acquired on 20 Oct 2014 and 21 May 2015 respectively, effectively brings the presidential air fleet to six. The Federal Government had earlier advertised for the sale of the Falcon 7x 1 and Hawker 4000 aircrafts in the fleet.<br /> The two aircraft being handed over today possess Ballistics defence capabilities, and are equipped against certain forms of missile attacks.<br /> Receiving the helicopters from the National Security Adviser, Babagana Munguno, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Abubakar said “It is with a big sense of appreciation that I accept these helicopters into the Air Force.”<br /> He said one of the helicopters will be configured and deployed as an Air Ambulance, while the second one will be deployed as a Troop Carrier.<br /> “The two Helicopters will be immediately reconfigured and deployed to the Northeast for the use of Nigerian troops.”<br /> “The Air Ambulance will carry a Trauma Unit to ensure that injured troops get immediate medical assistance during airlift”<br /> He added that “These helicopters are some of the most sophisticated, most comfortable and most equipped in the world.”<br /> <br />

FG Reduces Fleet To 6, Handovers Two Presidential Aircraft To Nigeria Airforce.

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Donald Trump Acknowledges Not Paying Federal Income Taxes for Years

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="" class="media-viewer-candidate" data-mediaviewer-caption="Donald J. Trump during the second presidential debate." data-mediaviewer-credit="Doug Mills/The New York Times" data-mediaviewer-src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/10/10/us/10TAXES/10TAXES-superJumbo.jpg" height="426" itemid="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/10/10/us/10TAXES/10TAXES-master768.jpg" itemprop="url" src="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/10/10/us/10TAXES/10TAXES-master768.jpg" width="640" /><div class="media-action-overlay"> </div> </div> <br /> <br /> <figure class="media photo lede layout-large-horizontal" data-media-action="modal" id="media-100000004700244" itemid="https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/10/10/us/10TAXES/10TAXES-master768.jpg" itemprop="associatedMedia" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/ImageObject" role="group"><figcaption class="caption" itemprop="caption description"> <span class="caption-text">Donald J. Trump during the second presidential debate.</span> <span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder"> <span class="visually-hidden">Credit</span> Doug Mills/The New York Times </span> </figcaption> </figure> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="221" data-total-count="221"> <a class="meta-per" href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/us/elections/donald-trump-on-the-issues.html?inline=nyt-per" title="More articles about Donald J. Trump.">Donald J. Trump</a> explicitly acknowledged for the first time during Sunday’s debate that he used a $916 million loss that he reported on his 1995 income tax returns to avoid paying personal federal income taxes for years.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="303" data-total-count="524"> Mr. Trump’s response — “Of course I do. Of course I do” — was the fullest the wealthy developer had provided since <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/us/politics/donald-trump-taxes.html">The New York Times reported </a> that he had declared the loss, and that the tax deduction could have been large enough to allow him to avoid federal income taxes for up to 18 years.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="136" data-total-count="660"> Previously he had declined to comment on the documents, issuing a statement that neither challenged nor confirmed the $916 million loss.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="138" data-total-count="798"> Asked directly during the debate if he would say how many years he had avoided paying federal income taxes, Mr. Trump responded, “No.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="138" data-total-count="798"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="181" data-total-count="979"> But at the same time, he asserted that he paid “hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes,” calling it a “simple” thing. “I pay tax, and I pay federal tax, too,” he said.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="308" data-total-count="1287"> Unless Mr. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, releases his tax records, it is impossible to determine exactly how he has handled his taxes and what he has paid over the years. If he does not make his taxes public, he will be the first major-party presidential candidate in four decades not to do so.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="279" data-total-count="1566" id="story-continues-1"> Though the issue has been overshadowed in recent days by a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/us/politics/donald-trump-women.html">recording of Mr. Trump’s lewd comments about women</a>, his refusal to release his tax returns — and the possibility that he had not paid federal income taxes for years — has emerged as a central issue in the campaign.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="176" data-total-count="1742"> During the debate, Mr. Trump appeared to shed some light on his approach to taxes, saying that he knew more about the tax code than any other presidential candidate in history.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="176" data-total-count="1742"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="119" data-total-count="1861"> “I have a write-off. A lot of it is depreciation, which is a wonderful charge,” he said. “I love depreciation.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="201" data-total-count="2062"> But as Mr. Trump explained his own tax situation, he tried to make the case that his Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton, was among those responsible for the tax code that enabled him to get benefits.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="38" data-total-count="2100"> “She has given it to us,” he said.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="171" data-total-count="2271"> Mr. Trump also went on to invoke Mrs. Clinton’s wealthy allies. “Many of her friends took bigger deductions,” he said. “Warren Buffett took a massive deduction.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="260" data-total-count="2531"> Mrs. Clinton, though, contended that Mr. Trump provided an example of what needed to change in the tax code — saying he was among the people who “paid zero in taxes, zero for our vets, zero for our military, zero for health and education. That is wrong.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="260" data-total-count="2531"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="94" data-total-count="2625"> She proposed a tax on people who make more than $5 million, calling it the “<a class="meta-classifier" href="http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/b/buffett_rule/index.html?inline=nyt-classifier" title="More articles about the Buffet Rule.">Buffett rule</a>.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="297" data-total-count="2922"> In Mr. Trump’s case, what is clear is that he derived remarkable tax benefits from the financial ruin he left behind in the early 1990s through mismanagement of three Atlantic City casinos, his ill-fated foray into the airline business and his ill-timed purchase of the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="160" data-total-count="3082"> “Simply put, the organization is in dire financial straits,” New Jersey casino regulators concluded after reviewing his business balance sheet woes in 1990.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="336" data-total-count="3418" id="story-continues-2"> The 1995 tax documents, which were anonymously mailed to a New York Times reporter, were the first page of a New York State resident income tax return, the first page of a New Jersey nonresident tax return and the first page of a Connecticut nonresident tax return. They did not include any pages from Mr. Trump’s 1995 federal return.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="110" data-total-count="3528"> Mr. Trump was correct when he said he benefited from a provision that had been used by other wealthy families.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="110" data-total-count="3528"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="419" data-total-count="3947"> Known as net operating loss, it allows an array of deductions, business expenses, real estate depreciation, losses from the sale of business assets and even operating losses to flow from the balance sheets of those partnerships, limited liability companies and S corporations onto the personal tax returns of people like Mr. Trump. In turn, those losses can be used to cancel out an equivalent amount of taxable income.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="145" data-total-count="4092"> With a $916 million net operating loss in 1995, Mr. Trump could have avoided paying more than $50 million a year in taxable income over 18 years.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="66" data-total-count="4158"> Mr. Trump appears to have embraced other elements of the tax code.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="496" data-total-count="4654"> In 1991, he lobbied federal lawmakers to relax tax rules that he claimed had strangled the real estate industry. And in less than two years, as part of a wide-ranging budget deal, Congress passed a set of provisions sought by developers that could have helped Mr. Trump avoid large tax bills linked to his enormous debt racked up by the early 1990s, while also allowing him to spin other real estate losses into valuable offsets on his future earnings in licensing, television and other ventures.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="284" data-total-count="4938"> One provision allowed real estate investors with highly leveraged properties to accept forgiveness of their bank loans without paying taxes on the money, in exchange for giving up other tax benefits. Another allowed them to apply some real estate losses against other kinds of income.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="172" data-total-count="5110"> While details of Mr. Trump’s income taxes and any deductions are scarce, limited details are contained in government filings that have been unearthed during his campaign.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="279" data-total-count="5389"> For example, Mr. Trump paid more than $71,000 in federal income taxes on about $218,000 of taxable income earned from 1975 to 1977, according to a 1981 report assessing his fitness for a casino license. During the next two years, 1978 and 1979, he paid no taxes, the report said.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="284" data-total-count="5673" id="story-continues-3"> Mr. Trump also avoided paying any federal income taxes in 1984, tax court records show. With his Atlantic City casinos in financial trouble in 1991 and 1993, casino commission reports show that he claimed losses that would have allowed him to avoid paying income taxes in those years.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="204" data-total-count="5877"> Voters in recent polls have shown interest in Mr. Trump’s taxes. A CBS News/New York Times poll last month showed that 59 percent of respondents said it was necessary for him to release his tax returns.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="111" data-total-count="5988"> Mr. Trump has said he will not release his taxes while he is facing an audit from the Internal Revenue Service.</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-node-uid="1" data-para-count="169" data-total-count="6157"> “I pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes, but, but as soon as my routine audit is finished I’ll release my returns,” he said. “I’ll be very proud to.”</div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="284" data-total-count="4938"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="110" data-total-count="3528"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="260" data-total-count="2531"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="176" data-total-count="1742"> <br /></div> <div class="story-body-text story-content" data-para-count="138" data-total-count="798"> <br /></div>

Donald Trump Acknowledges Not Paying Federal Income Taxes for Years

Donald J. Trump during the second presidential debate. ...

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Hillary Clinton wins the presidential debate, while Trump exceeds expectations - CNN Poll

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6CU-yE5IVoyisBGVcT3OpR9LOUcmJVfzlSFVW2sNYZyGL4QwOc38AROF4JFfxUp95Gy4gOP_J0eEVXu3AwnFnLbPyxDOhkST9lqUocM4woFoZHOvenBbK10Pskd2g8_muC-Eps3ysbH4/s1600/7.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj6CU-yE5IVoyisBGVcT3OpR9LOUcmJVfzlSFVW2sNYZyGL4QwOc38AROF4JFfxUp95Gy4gOP_J0eEVXu3AwnFnLbPyxDOhkST9lqUocM4woFoZHOvenBbK10Pskd2g8_muC-Eps3ysbH4/s1600/7.png" /></a></div> This is according to CNN's online poll! Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in St. Louis <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_198085532" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">on Sunday night</span></span> for a widely anticipated second presidential debate and according to a CNN poll of of debate watchers, she defeated Trump 57% to 34%.<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /><br /> <div> This is a poor performance from Clinton compared to the first debate poll as 62% of debate watchers said she won in the first presidential debate online poll.</div> <div> </div> <div> Note that this is CNN's own poll rating, a lot of other media organizations say Donald Trump won the debate.</div>

Hillary Clinton wins the presidential debate, while Trump exceeds expectations - CNN Poll

This is according to CNN's online poll! Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton faced off in St. Louis on Sunday night for a widely anticipa...

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Tinubu hails withdrawal of charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwuVgD53n2GGtyfxJX21gJ7H9jzAKjLwgEJ6rDj6pTQQ55DaT3o6qkxV-prSuKj00yUJQ1PRdYUfjZGcl0eovql1gN_K3-RiG9MYSxmpQ5fdfjrjDHBMz3kYFjIToutPkEodUUu9RHXS7/s1600/00.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwuVgD53n2GGtyfxJX21gJ7H9jzAKjLwgEJ6rDj6pTQQ55DaT3o6qkxV-prSuKj00yUJQ1PRdYUfjZGcl0eovql1gN_K3-RiG9MYSxmpQ5fdfjrjDHBMz3kYFjIToutPkEodUUu9RHXS7/s1600/00.png" /></a></span></span></div> <span style="font-size: small;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;">The National leader of APC, Bola Tinubu, has applauded the withdrawal of the forgery charges against Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu. The principal officers of the senate were hitherto standing trial alongside two others, for their alleged involvement in the forgery of the senate standing order that was used to elect them into office in June last year. The Federal government last week withdrew the charges against them.</span></span><br /> <span><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><br /> <span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In a statement released yesterday, Tinubu said the withdrawal of the charges is a welcomed development as it would afford the senators time to channel all their energy into making laws that will revive the ailing economy. The statement in part reads...</span></span><br /> <br /> <span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> "<span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">New legislation will be required to help pull the nation out of the economic mire. More importantly, such visionary legislation will be even more needed to permanently reform our national economic architecture so that we may promote the type of diverse, durable economic growth and employment that will ensure a stronger future and better insulate the nation from the fragility inherent in basing the economic welfare of the nation on the global price of a single commodity. W</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">ith these forgery charges found not to apply, it is good that they be dismissed so that the national assembly may focus on this important work ahead. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">While those involved may understandably feel a sense of relief or vindication, this is no time for them to celebrate or to believe all is well with the nation simply because all has turned out well for them on this matter. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">All is not well. Throughout the nation, the people stagger and groan under the weight of economic hardship. This government and our party must hear and respond to their plea. We must lead the way. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">A mind and heart unburdened by the specter of possible legal liability is also free to devote itself to the pressing matters of state. Consequently, this action presents a unique window of opportunity for the national assembly to reset its bearings and to focus on the real issues at hand. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">History will not look kindly on those involved if they were to squander this fine chance. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">As never before, Nigerians look to the various arms of government to perform their roles so that the country can walk the path of change and renewal. T</span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">hose who are the beneficiaries of this legal outcome to now rededicate yourselves to fulfilling the progressive tenets of the APC and to honoring the promises we made to the people with regard to their governance and well being. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 22.4px;">Now that you have overcome this legal battle, you must dedicate yourselves to helping Nigeria win the greater war against poverty, despair and failure. No matter our past difference, in this effort we must stand united in purpose and resolve. Nigeria must do more than survive. It must thrive.”</span></span></span></span>

Tinubu hails withdrawal of charges against Saraki, Ekweremadu

The National leader of APC, Bola Tinubu, has applauded the withdrawal of the forgery charges against Senate President Bukola Saraki and ...

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5 Things We Learnt From Zambia vs Nigeria - ‘Ifreke Inyang

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="iwobi-kelechi" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="334" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Iwobi-Kelechi.jpg" width="640" /> </div> <br /> <br /> The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their quest to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, with a gritty 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola on Sunday.<br /> But beyond the final result, what else did we learn?<br /> <br /> <strong>Carl-ing on a pair of safe hands</strong><br /> So when Vincent Enyeama announced he was retiring from international football last year, there was almost a national day of mourning. But in the matches he has played, his replacement Carl Ikeme, has put in very fine displays. And the result on Sunday could have been different, if not for some of his excellent stops.<br /> <br /> <strong>In Troost we trust</strong><br /> Gernot Rohr could have easily named William Troost-Ekong as the only defender in the team. He was a man mountain. Immense, quick and dedicated to snuffing danger. Kenneth Omeruo was all over for the place for Collins Mbesuma’s goal and the full-backs. No, let’s not talk about them.<br /> <br /> <strong>The England boys</strong><br /> In the first half when the Super Eagles played some of their best football, there were two standout performers – Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi. It was the Arsenal man who opened scoring, with a sublime volley, while Iheanacho showed great composure to put Nigeria into a two-goal lead.<br /> <br /> <strong>Captain Obi reporting for duty</strong><br /> Once again, John Mikel Obi, was an irrepressible presence in the centre of midfield for Nigeria. The Chelsea man, who is yet to feature under Antonio Conte, seems to be relishing wearing that armband for his country. He was denied a goal in the encounter by the Zambian goalkeeper.<br /> <br /> <strong>They continue to roar under Rohr</strong><br /> It’s two in two for the German. And in both games, one can easily see what he is trying to do. The Eagles don’t look leggy and laboured anymore. There is more combination play and you feel with a few more tweaks here and there, Rohr will soon present to us a national team we can boast about again.<br />

5 Things We Learnt From Zambia vs Nigeria - ‘Ifreke Inyang

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DSS did not infringe on the independence and sanctity of the judiciary.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="DSS" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="225" src="http://4a7jjc25uykf24u8sd3k8m5n.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/DSS.jpg" width="360" /> </div> <div class="image-container" itemprop="image" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">  </div> <br /> <br /> The argument by some that the sting operations carried by the DSS on homes of senior Judges of the High Court and the Supreme Court last Friday which led to recovery of vast sums of money in various current denominations is an infraction on the independence and sanctity of the judicial branch of government is hogwash.<br /> <br /> There is no infringement on the independence and sanctity of the judiciary in any manner whatsoever . Judges do not have immunity to do what they like. When a judge collects bribe to pervert the course of Justice is that not in itself an infraction of the independence of the judiciary and a threat to the sanctity of the judiciary? When a judge commits a crime  is both a professional misconduct and a crime.<br /> <br /> In such a circumstances it is not more the business of the National Judicial Council to deal with it but also a matter for security agencies to handle. The DSS does not need more explanation more than what it had done. NJC has been protecting and covering senior judges!<br /> <br /> We have evidence and this why we resort to such measures . Justice Tsamiya collected two hundred million as bribe  but NJC inexplicably only recommended his retirement. But another Judge in Kano who collected a bribe of N190 million was ordered to be arrested by the Police by NJC.<br /> <br /> We heard mind-bogging stories in which judges collect humongous sums of money especially in political and election related cases to pervert the cause of Justice.  It is perverse logic and reasoning for any body to contend that independence of the judicial branch of government means that  the executive branch of government should close it eyes to the infractions of the law and Constitution by Judges.<br /> <br /> Even in the United States of America, the supposed bastion and sanctuary of constitutional and liberal democracy the FBI ( equivalent of DSS) sometimes carry sting operations to arrest roguish judges! On 5th October 2015 the CBS/Ap reported the arrest of a federal Judge, Judge T. Camp by the FBI in a sting operation for  gun running and illegal drugs involvement with an Atlanta stripper.

DSS did not infringe on the independence and sanctity of the judiciary.

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Actor Femi Adebayo (AKA Jelili Oniso) weds Omotayo Sanusi in Lagos (Photos)

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNki179CQgJXPrtKZsB9iWe9S8yWYbP2jGI7l2yKMypp2LyTHihwfDhacON0KSb3D2EZUhKVFMbfelKdzeER8da0QBK6rrCdO-88vJvvHvNxXAKcwIoGAYXExgMW75lkQI4xCILJSpN00D/s1600/a.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNki179CQgJXPrtKZsB9iWe9S8yWYbP2jGI7l2yKMypp2LyTHihwfDhacON0KSb3D2EZUhKVFMbfelKdzeER8da0QBK6rrCdO-88vJvvHvNxXAKcwIoGAYXExgMW75lkQI4xCILJSpN00D/s320/a.png" width="276" /></a></div> Actor/Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Femi Adebayo, got married to his woman, Omotayo Maimunat Sanusi, in Lagos today October 9th. The actor was previously married to Khadijat Adebayo, the mother of his 3 children.<br /> <div> </div> His family, friends and colleagues including: Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Adekola Tijani, Faithia Williams-Balogun, Sola Kosoko, Desmond Elliot, Bimbo Oshin, Odunlade Adekola, Muyiwa Ademola, Iyabo Ojo Dayo Amusa, were present at the ceremony. 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Actor Femi Adebayo (AKA Jelili Oniso) weds Omotayo Sanusi in Lagos (Photos)

Actor/Special Adviser to the Kwara State Governor on Culture and Tourism, Femi Adebayo, got married to his woman, Omotayo Maimunat Sanus...

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Arrest of judges: Corruption, not judiciary under attack- President Buhari

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeBdX_kWx50y45P0A01R-VD0-bgJwxkb9i2zcs3Ov7ewUhXb5gpSQZgWVKGc3GSGzMpm6okrWA_oTUvmlQymdVH1gupExt4iyM5QKlW6p5CQo0FJLMBtDiqBwTcwMAoVuaGQLb3cLCcjr/s1600/1a5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeBdX_kWx50y45P0A01R-VD0-bgJwxkb9i2zcs3Ov7ewUhXb5gpSQZgWVKGc3GSGzMpm6okrWA_oTUvmlQymdVH1gupExt4iyM5QKlW6p5CQo0FJLMBtDiqBwTcwMAoVuaGQLb3cLCcjr/s400/1a5.png" width="400" /></a></div> <b>President Buhari has broken his silence on the recent arrest of some judges ‎by agents of the SSS. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Shehu Garba, President Buhari said corruption and not the judiciary was under attack. Read the statement below:</b> <br /> <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="more"></a><br /> <blockquote> The Presidency assures that the President reserves his highest respect for the institution of the judiciary as the third arm of government. To this end, the President will not do anything to undermine its independence. President Buhari remains a committed democrat, in words and in his action, and will not take any action in violation of the constitution. </blockquote> <blockquote> The recent surgical operation against some judicial officers is specifically targeted at corruption and not at the judiciary as an institution. In a robust democracy such as ours, there is bound to be a plurality of opinions on any given issue, but there is a convergence of views that the country has a corruption problem that needs to be corrected. But reports by a section of the media are giving us cause for concern. In undertaking the task of reporting, the media should be careful about the fault lines they open. It is wrong to present this incident as a confrontation between the executive and judicial arms of government.  </blockquote> <blockquote> The Presidency has received assurances from the DSS that all due processes of the law, including the possession of search and arrest warrants were obtained before the searches. To suggest that the government is acting outside the law in a dictatorial manner is to breach the interest of the state.</blockquote>

Arrest of judges: Corruption, not judiciary under attack- President Buhari

President Buhari has broken his silence on the recent arrest of some judges ‎by agents of the SSS. In a statement released by his Senior ...

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