Court dismiss Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Application for release.

Yesterday, A Court in Abuja dismissed the fundamental rights enforcement application that the former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, lodged against his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Fani-Kayode, who is currently facing corruption charges by the EFCC before the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, had approached the Abuja court, praying it to order his release from custody of the anti-graft agency.

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Former Minister, Ojo Madueke dies at 71.

Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chief Ojo Maduekwe has died at the age of 71.



He slumped at the airport after arrival from London, he was then rushed to an hospital in Abuja, died few minutes after.

Maduekwe served variously as Minister of Culture and tourism, and Minister of Transport in the Olusegun Obasanjo administration and also Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Yar’Adua administration. He also served as National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Senator Ike Ekweremadu, Deputy President to the Senate while mourning him said he was a

“political colossus, public administrator par excellence and uncommon patriot who gave his best to the fatherland ".

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Khole Kardashian flirts with Trey Song at 32nd birthday.

Khole Kardashian leaves her party venue; Dave and Buster's with Trey Song who she flirted with all through the party.

Trey Song is 31 while Khole is now 32. I hope she gets lucky this time.

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Makeup tricks for a day

Makeup tricks for a day. Enjoy

Davido having fun with DJ Khaled, French Montana and other friends in the US.

https://youtu.be/6S242wzET1s

Davido having nice time in Los Angeles with his friends and fans

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Kim Kardashian steps out in party dress.

Kim Kardashian is ready to bring down the party tonight. Lolz

She wrote that on her Instagram page.

She uploaded this pix with the caption.
I'm going out tonight, it's going down....🎼

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Naira depreciates further.

The Nigerian currency, naira has further declined as at Tuesday.

Naira is now traded at 355 to the United States dollar, down from 351 the previous day.

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Court Mandates Chief Femi Fani-Kayode to remain in Prison pending judgment

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday has ordered that the former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, and two others remain in prison over an alleged fraud of N4.9bn.

Justice Suleiman Hassan gave the remand order shortly after Fani-Kayode, Nenadi Usman and Danjuma Yusuf were arraigned before him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on conspiracy charges, unlawful retention of proceeds of theft and money laundering.

Chief Fani-Kayode, was accused of conspiring with others to retain various sums, which the EFCC claimed they ought to have reasonably known were proceeds of theft.

The accused persons were said to have allegedly committed the offences between January 8, 2015 and March 25, 2015 in the build-up to the general elections.

The application for bail has been adjourned till Friday for hearing.

Source: Punch

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President Muhammad Buhari receives Nasarawa State Governor

At the State House yesterday, President Muhammad Buhari received the Nasarawa State Governor; Governor Tanko Al-Makura.

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Nicki Minaj steps out in style

Nicki Minaj uploads picture of herself in a cute simple gown.

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US Army fights bloodily with Iraqi terrorist.

Pictures taken by Michael Yon, a former US Army Green Beret who covers combat troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, the photos document the exact moment when an army unit were hit with hostile fire.  

Full detail according to the US mail report.

In this photo series, a US soldier foot-chase of Iraqi terrorist have emerged, revealing the bloody reality of urban fighting.

After some hesitation from the other soldiers, the senior-most ranking soldier - Command Sergeant Major Robert Prosser - steps in and starts firing inside the shop

When the soldier realizes he has run out of ammunition, he drops his rifle and goes inside the shop to tackle the suspect barefisted

During the ordeal, Yon himself even picked up a gun and took it upon himself to open fire on the suspects. 

The series begins after an intense car chase, after which Yon and the soldiers dismount and attempt to chase the suspects on foot.

The bullets then begin to spray with rounds hitting the front soldier, a LTC Kurilla from Deuce Four Battalion, one of them snapping the thigh bone in half and wounding the his arm and leg.

He then attempts to crawl into a firing position, as more rounds pierce the wall near another soldier's head.

Despite his injuries, the soldier regains composure and begins returning fire towards the shop. 

After some hesitation from the other soldiers, the senior-most ranking soldier - Command Sergeant Major Robert Prosser - steps in and starts firing inside the shop.

A man with a gun suddenly lunge towards the soldier who fires back with several rounds to the abdomen.

But despite firing at point blank range, the M4 rounds fail to subdue to the man (pictured afterwards) who attempts to fire again

Prosser shot the man at close range in the abdomen and the crotch 

The man is handcuffed after Prosser has managed to subdue him by smashing his face on concrete 

When the soldier realizes he has run out of ammunition, he drops his rifle and goes inside the shop to tackle the suspect barefisted. 

At this point photographer Von picks up Prosser’s empty M4 and yells for a young lieutenant to give him some ammo. 

He says he could see Prosser’s bloody leg lying still, just inside the darkened doorway, because most of his body was hidden behind a stack of sheet metal.

Soliders help the wounded LTC Kurilla who was

later taken to hospital and underwent Surgery.

Prosser stands over the suspected terrorist after a bloody arrest 

Von writes on his Gates of Hell blogpost: 'I ran back to the corner of the shop and looked at LTC Kurilla who was bleeding, and saw CSM Prosser’s extremely bloody leg inside the shop, the rest of him was still obscured from view. 

'I was going to run into the shop and shoot every man with a gun. And I was scared to death.'

But as he entered he saw that Prosser was wrestling the man with his bare hands: 'Prosser had beaten the terrorist in the head three times with his fist and was gripping his throat, choking him.

'But Prosser’s gloves were slippery with blood so he couldn’t hold on well. At the same time, the terrorist was trying to bite Prosser’s wrist, but instead he bit onto the face of Prosser’s watch.'

Prosser was eventually able to subdue the man by smashing his face into the concrete after which the 'combat drama was ended'.  
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Gunmen storms Senator Ben Murray radio station, robs staffs and beat up guests.

Gunmen reportedly stormed and interrupted a live programme on Rhythm FM owned by Senator Ben Murray Bruce.

The name of the group is Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide.

The angry youth, stormed the studio in buses and other vehicles, and beat up two executive members of the IYC who were guests on a live radio programme, Talk of the Town, anchored by Lishman Onisodemuya. They also robbed staffs and people they found at the radio station. They were stopped by Policemen who arrived at the venue shortly.

New Militant group emerges in Niger Delta, issuing threats.

While the Federal Government is working tirelessly to stop the Niger Delta Avengers, a new military group emerges claiming they are taking over from the Niger Delta Avengers and issuing threats to bring down bridges and cripple the oil business on which the Country depends.

The Leader of the group who goes by the name Commander Olomubini Kakarakokoro, a.k.a No Mercy, said in a statement that:

 “Except our demand for Niger Delta Republic is granted, without further notice to the Federal Government, we shall proceed to bomb Bonga field flow station, Asaba- Onistha Bridge, Third Mainland Bridge and other major bridges in the Southtern part of the country, just for a start.

 “The Federal Government should as a matter of urgency, withdraw all the military check points from the riverside areas of the Niger Delta, else we shall proceed to match against any baby military formation in the region without further notice. 

“We are most dreaded, deadly and dangerous group in Niger Delta. Our team is comprised of specialists in different fields of war, and is poised to win the struggle for a Niger Delta State. Our struggle is not for monetary benefit or the so-called monthly N65,000 amnesty stipend. It is for the liberation and the development of the Niger Delta region. 

“We therefore, warn every other group or persons as regards the fake dialogue process embarked upon by the Federal Government to know that they are not doing that for us. We are taking over from our brothers, the Niger Delta Avengers. 

“As we speak all preparations and plans are on ground to strike and bring down the crude oil production to 0%, irrespective of the of the military presence in the region. The Federal Government will hear from us.”

NASU protesting - Pictures

Members of the Non - Academic Staff Union for some time now have been protesting against the emergence of the new VC.

The National Body of the Union suspended them claiming they didn't follow the proper procedure for doing such; yet they continued the protest.

The protest took a new turn yesterday when they blocked every path that cars can pass through out of campus and to staff quarters.

The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University have instructed students to go home till further notice.

Here are some pictures from the NASU staged protest today.

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President Buhari laments on the economic situation in Nigeria.

The President has lamented the sorry state of the Nigerian Nation and has further promised to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians. He said this at the
swearing in ceremony of batch A Corpers yesterday in Ede town, Osun state.

He said;

"The collapse of industries and the eventual overbearing pressure to grab public jobs has put the nation in a sorry economic state of unemployment. Thousands of graduates from the higher institutions of learning get frustrated daily, as they search for non-existing jobs.

That is why this administration is anxious to recover illicit wealth to channel  them into enduring economic rehabilitation. Very soon, the gloomy situation would be reversed to put smiles on the faces of young people.”

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Davido shares shirtless photo after working out in the US

Davido shares shirtless photo after working out in the US.

He is most probably not happy with the current state of his stomach as he shares the picture with a funny emoticon.

Davido is presently chilling in Georgia, United States.

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Banky W and Skales work together on new project.

Banky W and Skales are pictured together in front of Mercedes Benz as they work together for an upcoming project. 

Banky W and the EME Board did not renew its contract with Skales following the expiration of his contract with them.

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Hilary Clinton leads in Washington DC primary election.

Hilary Clinton leads in Washington DC primary. She leads with abour 79% of the total  vote leaving the remaining 21% for Bernie.

Bernie was initially leading but power changed hands sooner.

Clinton sent a tweet to her followers saying "we just won Washington, DC! Thanks to everyone who voted".

Well, this is just a part of it. We will keep you informed.

Emir signs condolences letter for Stephen Keshi

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US celebrates the Ooni of Ife in a grand style. Declares Monday as Yoruba day.

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, was on Friday recieves and hosted by the indigenes of Ile-Ife, Osun State, resident in the United States.

The US also declared Monday June 13, 2016 as Yoruba day to honor the Ooni.

He is to visit the white house and to be received and hosted by the US President 'Barak Obama' where he will receive an award.

He will also attend the Odunde festival as a Guess of Honor on Sunday.

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Sick Nigerian Leader were prayed for at the FEC Meeting

Yesterday, at the Federal Executive Council meeting, Prayers were made for key leaders in the Country.

After the opening ceremonies, Osinbajo, the acting President asked the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammad, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, to pray. 

While Alhaji Mohammed asked God for guidance and wisdom, Lawal handed over to God President Buhari, who he said was on “medical vacation” abroad. He also prayed to God on behalf of the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, popularly known as Mama Taraba, saying she had been down but now “recuperating from surgery in the US.” 

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu was also prayed for because he was down with “back pain,” he further handed the Acting President over to God for guidance. They prayed for The Minister of State for Environment, Ibrahim Jubril.

Bill to reduce age of candidates for President, Governor and Senators pass second reading

A Bill sponsored by Tony chinedu Nwulu of the Oshodi-Isolo 11 consistuency of Lagos has passed its second reading.

The Bill sought to reduce the age of candidates contesting for major roles like the Presideny, Governor and senate to 30 years instead of the initial 40 years for President and 35 years for Senate and Governors.

He stated:  
 “Countries like the United Kingdom parliament decided in 2006 to lower their age of candidacy from 21 to 18, which had existed since the Parliamentary Elections Act 1695.

An age candidacy of 25 would encourage greater youth participation in politics
.” Nwulu stated that many countries world wide had called for a reduction in age qualification into elected offices, adding  that the bill was a demonstration of the growing desire and demand of youths to participate in the democratic process. 

According to him, “this desire itself could be viewed as a sufficient warrant for young people to participate, demonstrate a willingness to engage and fulfill the burdens of office.” On the Independent candidacy, he stressed the need to open up the space for lawmakers to come in as independent candidates. 

He said:  “It is pertinent now to amend the constitution to make room for independent candidates to widen the democratic processes in our elections, and above all to encourage our young ones to fully participate in all elective offices.”

This is very impressive and it will encourage greater participation of youths in Politics and who knows, Maybe this is actually the solution to the problems facing the Country Nigeria.

OAU gets new VC

A new vice chancellor for Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has reportedly been appointed.

Professor Ayobami Salami the newly appointed Vice Chancellor, was the former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics) of the institution.

NASU, the Non-Academic Staff body have shown their discontent for the new choice of VC.

Professor Bamitale Omole, the present VC would officially end his tenure on June 23, 2016.

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