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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the recommendation of the Committee charged with investigating the Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015. This, according to a statement by thePresident of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces, AVM Jon Ode, is to further investigate those involved, after the committee found a number of irregularities in the contract awards. The approval followed the Third Interim Report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment, which was released on Thursday. Among those to be investigated are 18 serving and retired military personnel, 12 serving and retired public officials and 24 Chief Executive Officers of Companies involved in the procurement. All were either accounting officers or played key roles in the Nigerian Army procurement activities during the period under review. Those listed for further investigation include two former Chief of Army Staff,...

President Buhari celebrated his children in the State House, Abuja on Thursday. His daughter Halima Buhari Sheriff was called to bar today, while Zahra and Yusuf graduated from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom on July 12th. More photos below..

The federal house of representatives on Thursday setup an ad hoc committee to investigate the non-utilisation of bailout funds received from federal government by some states who have been experiencing difficulty paying workers’ salaries. This resolution by the house was sequel to a motion on matters of urgent public importance sponsored by Karimi Sunday. He noted that the fall in the price of crude oil in the international market had taken its toll on allocations from federation account to state governments. The lawmaker blamed this for the failure of several states to meet their financial obligations to pay workers’ salaries. “The federal government, in July 2015, approved the release and disbursement of bailout funds totalling N689.5 billion to 27 States while a further N20 billion was disbursed to Kogi state government four months ago but noted that many of the state’s have refused to utilise the funds released for payment of worker’s salaries, “Ka...

As Nigerians continue to condemn the verbal attack Dino Melaye launched on his colleague, Senator Remi Tinubu during the senate's plenary yesterday July 13th, a women based group, the Women Advocacy Research and Development Centre (WARDC) has given him three days to apologise to Mrs Tinubu or they will picket the National Assembly. The group made the threat in a statement released today and signed by its Coordinator, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi. Read the statement below:   "Failure of Senator Dino Melaye to take this appropriate step will lead to OCCUPY NATIONAL ASSEMBLY by well meaning Nigerians"the statement read The women group condemned the seeming silence of the senate to Dino's verbal attack on a woman. "Verbal abuse, assault and battery of women is becoming a pattern in our democratic dispensation and it is a reflection of the numerous abuses that women face on a daily basis in the society According to National Demographic and Health...

So after Iyanya announced that he was going to start his own record label, rumours were rife that he had a fight with Ubi Franklin and his wife Lillian Esoro. Early this morning, Iyanya denied any fight with either of them, adding that he loved the couple. Then Ubi Franklin took to his IG page to clarify the whole situation. He posted the photo above and wrote: Recently there’s been a lot said in the media about Iyanya leaving Made Men Music, I’d like to clarify things. Iyanya had approached me about a year ago and notified me of his intentions to start up a label. He wanted my blessings to do so and I told him it was a welcome development. I assured him of my support to help structure his planned label with the existing company (Made Men Music Group) whenever he was ready and the process was initiated. Two weeks ago he shared with me, news that the company had been duly registered and was ready to commence operations. I was also privy to the informatio...

Gbajabiamila Proposes Law to Restrict Foreigners from Securing Employment in Fields where the Qualification and Competency of Nigerian Nationals Could be Ascertained. Today the amendment scaled through 2nd reading and when it becomes law a qualified Nigerian will get job consideration before a foreigner.

Acting in the capacity of President Muhammadu Buhari while away in the United Kingdom on a 10-day medical vacation, Prof Yemi Osinbajo sent to the senate, name of the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Mustapha Magu, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP for screening and subsequent confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the anti- graft agency. The letter which was read today at Senate Plenary by the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki, President Buhari also sought the Senate’s approval of Nasule Moses; Lawan Maman; Garandaji Imam Naji- and Adeleke Abebayo Rafiu to be confirmed as members of the board of the EFCC. The letter which was signed by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as Acting President, read, “The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act of 2004 established the commission and makes it responsible among other things for the coordination and enforcement of all Economic and Financial Cri...

Speaking with TVC, Abaribe said he only warned APC Senators to embrace peace or act lawfully against Presidency if they havev public support JUST IN: 1/3 Sen. Enyinanya Abaribe has clarified reports that he called for impeachment of Pres. Buhari during a Senate closed session. — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016 2/3 Speaking wt TVC, Abaribe said he only warned APC Senators to embrace peace or act lawfully against Presidency if they hv public support — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016 3/3 Abaribe urged APC in NASS & Executive 2 focus on critical governance issues instead of fighting personal battles while Nigerians suffer — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016

R-L: President Muhammadu Buhari, Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, and Moroccan Special Envoy. H.E. Nasser Bourita, Director Yassine Mansouri and Morrocan Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Mosidfa Bouh at the State House in Abuja. JULY 14, 2016. Speaking while he recieved Nasser Bourita, a special envoy of King Mohammed VI of Morocco, at the presidential villa, Abuja today, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that the situation in the country makes it appear as though Nigeria is starting all over again. The presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, quoted Buhari as saying,  “For us in Nigeria, it is like starting all over again. There was a time we had so much money and took things for granted. But with the fall in the international price of oil, we are now managing,”  he said. The president who said there was a time in the history of the country when there was so much money but successive governments took things for granted, added t...

President Buhari's daughter Halima Buhari Sheriff was called to bar in Abuja today July 14, 2016. Aisha Buhari, Zahra, Yusuf and Hanan Buhari were present at the ceremony. Congratulations to her.. More photos below

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The Imo State Government has described the protest by some Owerri women over the relocation of Ekeukwu market, as 'highly regrettable'. A statement issued by the Sam Onwuemeodo, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Rochas Okorocha said the traders themselves should be happy about this development as they are not doing themselves any good if they do not see the wisdom in what the government is doing with regard to the relocation of the market to a more convenient place. The full statement below:   "It is highly regrettable that a group of women could be deceived into carrying out a protest that could rightly described as uncalled for, over the State government’s good intention to relocate Ekeukwu market to a better place. It is equally on record that successive governments in the State had also tried to move the market out of its current location to a more convenient place, but such previous efforts had also been frustrated by this kind of protest. It...

A news agency linked to the Islamic State, Amaq, claimed that its elite military commander Abu Omar al-Shishani, has been killed.   The 30-year-old better known as Omar the Chechen, reportedly died in combat near the Iraqi city of Shirqat, 100km from the ISIS stronghold of Mosul. The Pentagon is verifying whether al-Shishani died in a US drone strike carried out earlier this month, officials told CNN. Washington previously boasted that it took out al-Shishani, who has a $5 million bounty on his head, in Syria in March, only to backtrack when Islamic State said he survived his injuries. Al-Shishani was born into a mixed Georgian-Chechen family, and served in a spec ops unit in the Georgian army, before volunteering to join Islamic State three years ago. He was reportedly consulted by ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi on key military movements, as the Islamist group expanded its reach, earning the the title 'minister of war.' Source: RT/CNN ...

Dino says he couldn't hav said he would impregnate Sen. Oluremi as she has gone beyond menopause. He says he only responded to provocations. — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016 Sen. Melaye at briefing admits using harsh words in retaliation but not d words being attributed to him."I did it because I am not a coward" — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016 Sen. Dino says he is ambitious & he sees nothing wrong in that, he wants to be President & "NOBODY can stop my political career in Nigeria" — Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) July 14, 2016 Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the outspoken Kogi State Senator, Dino Melaye, who has been in major news headlines for some days now over a row with his colleague and wife of the APC National leader, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, where it was alleged that he said he'll beat and also impregnate her, has addressed the widely reported controversia...

This White Guy Sent A strong warning to his fellow whites and he made His thoughts known over the killing of black Americans by the white police officers. This video is an eye opener, one has to be very careful in this life.

This is the currency exchange rates for 14/07/16 as of 10:00am as powered by Zenith Bank. The naira has fallen for the third day running at the black market. See further details below:

The Presidency has sent a Letter seeking the screening and confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The letter was signed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when he was acting president and was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today,  July 14, 2016 .

Women in Owerri, the Imo state capital this morning took to the streets to protest the decision of the Governor of the state Rochas Okorocha to relocate Ekeukwu Owerri market. More pics below.

Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) Speaks on the Alleged Forgery of Senate Standing Rules Please wait a bit while the video loads, your network might be slow, but it will play

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama The absence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Geoffery Onyeama, has stalled the ongoing sex scandal hearing of three members of the House of Representatives. Details soon…

WHEN 10 members of the House of Representatives arrived the Renaissance hotel in Cleveland, Ohio as guests of the US government for the International Visitor Leadership Programme held between April 7 and 13, 2016, the millions of Nigerians they represent were oblivious that that the privilege would become an ill-fated trip of a sort. Constituents of these lawmakers went about their lives not knowing that the luxury hotel managed by the famous Marriott Hotel Group, would be the scene of an international sex scandal, that has caused them major embarrassment and again blighted the country’s reputation. In most cases, even some of the wealthiest countries, the US inclusive, when hosting international exchange programmes or summits, work with a budget, with such events being hosted at affordable hotels. But probably due to the calibre of those invited for the leadership programme, the US government chose to host the event at the sophisticated hotel located in downtown Clevelan...