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Kaduna APC protested against Andrew Yakubu's removal in 2014 - The controversy surrounding the recent discovery of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is still a major topic in the polity - The EFCC recovered $9.8million in cash from a secret bunker owned by Engineer Andrew Yakubu on Friday, February 3 - Yakubu is a former managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) The controversy surrounding the recent discovery of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is yet to fritter away. EFCC recovered $9.8million in cash from a secret bunker owned by Engineer Andrew Yakubu The EFCC recovered $9.8million in cash from a secret bunker owned by Engineer Andrew Yakubu on Friday, February 3. Engineer Andrew Yakubu Yakubu, 61, a former managing director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was relieved of his job

Femi Adesina says Buhari will not sneak into Nigeria - The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, insists Nigerians will see Buhari return to the country - Adesina however, stops short of disclosing when the president will return - Presidential aides are on standby for Buhari’s return from London, United Kingdom Femi Adesina has said President Buhari will not sneak into Nigeria. The presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari will not sneak into the country when he returns from his vacation abroad. The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, on Saturday, February 11, told the Daily Post in a telephone chat that Nigerians will see Buhari when he returns to the country. He said: “If the president returns, we will all see him. He is the president

What is the best age to marry? Science has a convincing answer to it In case you are now in your late 20’s and you still have not found a significant other, do not fret as science is with you in this regard. Life has still something in store for you, so enjoy the last years of being single. Apparently, 32 is the best age for marriage according to research. Let us explain why Scientific data are there to support it, so rule out the possibility this is made to console lonely singles out there. Nicolas Wolfinger is a sociologist at the University of Utah and was able to find interesting findings in his data analysis from the National Survey of Family and Households. It is a known fact that people who get married at younger age have more tendency to get a divorce. To start with, people, who are wed at 20, are twice more likely to do this than those who get married at 25. Wolfinger made an analogy in this s

We are disappointed with ECOWAS, Nigerian courts - IPOB The Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has registered its disappointment with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court of justice and the Federal High Court in Abuja - The group said the adjournments by the courts is a collaboration to scuttle justice on the ongoing trial of Kanu - IPOB said the action of the two courts is unhealthy and a dangerous judicial partnership against Kanu The Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB) has registered its disappointment with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court of justice and the Federal High Court in Abuja over the adjournments of cases of its leader Nnamdi Kanu. The IPOB said the adjournments by the courts is a collaboration to scuttle justice on the ongoing trial of Kanu. The IPOB in a statement signed by Powerful Emma, its spokesperson said the action of the two courts is unhealthy and dangerous judicial partnership against

Presidency staff put on standby for Buhari’s return In what appears to be a sign that President Muhammadu Buhari may return to the country this weekend as earlier reported , presidential aides have been put on standby his return from London, United Kingdom. After sometime in the UK, presidential staff are expecting President Buhari back in the country today. The Punch quotes sources at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as saying on Friday, February 10 that the president was being expected this weekend and that presidential aides and officials of the Protocol Unit, including security operatives, had been put on the alert over the Buhari's imminent arrival. “The President is expected back this weekend. We are expecting him to return either on Saturday or Sunday. “As of now, we are not sure of the time of his arrival yet. The Protocol Unit will confirm that to us later, ” a source said. The Punch

Despite pictures, Buhari’s London whereabouts remains a mystery Although President Muahammdu Buhari is said to be in London, his whereabouts in the European city has remained a mystery. Picture of the front view of Nigeria's Abuja House in London taken by IBTimes UK after a visit on Friday, February 10. This is according to a report by International Business Times (IBTimes UK) which visited the London mansion reportedly housing the Nigerian president. In the report, IBTimes notes that the media outfit was unable to ascertain the presence of President Buhari in London after it turned up empty following a visit to the Abuja House at Holland Park in west London. The staff at the Abuja House were said to have refused to provide any updates on Buhari's his health when IBTimes UK tried to find out more about the president’s progress. " We cannot give any information, the only way t

US court refuses to reinstate Trump's Muslim ban In setback to US president, appeals court declines to back ban on travellers from seven predominantly Muslim countries. A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate US President Donald Trump's ban on travellers from seven predominantly Muslim nations, dealing another blow to his young administration. In a unanimous decision, the panel of three judges from the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals declined on Thursday to block a lower-court ruling that suspended the ban and allowed previously barred travellers to enter the US. Shortly after the ruling, Trump responded furiously on Twitter, writing his response in capital letters. He told reporters his administration ultimately would win the case and dismissed the ruling as "political". Trump's January 27 order barred travelers from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering

Christianity under siege in Nigeria - CAN - The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the interrogation of some members of the CAN trust fund - The association said DSS action against its trust is an indication that Christianity is under siege in Nigeria - CAN's statement follows an invitation for interrogation of four board of trustee members of the CAN Trust Fund The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the interrogation of some members of the CAN trust fund. The association said DSS action against its trust is an indication that Christianity is under siege in Nigeria. The director of legal and public affairs of CAN, Kwamkur Samuel said the attacks on the association by DSS has confirmed the plans by the present administration to Islamize Nigeria. Samuel's statement follows the interrogation of four board of trustee members of the CAN Trust Fund. The members were in

Muhammadu Buhari's inconclusive medical vacation and matters arising - President Muhammadu Buhari's London trip to treat undisclosed health issue has continued to generate debate among Nigerians - The president's request to extend his stay in London where he went for medical treatment nearly three weeks ago, is fueling rumours and concern among Nigerians - Nigerians are calling on the presidency to declare the health status of president Buhari to dowse the tension created by his absence There have been speculations as to whether or not President Muhammadu Buhari is alive since he left Nigeria on January 19 to get treatment for an undisclosed health issue in London. And Nigerians became more suspicious when presidency said on Sunday 5th February that the president has written the Senate for extension of his stay in London for him to get results of tests conducted on him. President Muhammadu Buhari receiving calls from Nigerians However, the decisio

Buhari may return from vacation on Saturday Emerging reports suggest that, if all things go as planned, then President Muhammadu Buhari would return to Nigeria from his vacation to the United Kingdom this Saturday, February 11 BREAKING: Buhari may return from vacation on Saturday According to Leadership, a source disclosed on Wednesday, February 8, that except there would be any last minute change, all is set for President Buhari’s return. The source, a senior official in the presidency, who spoke in confidence with newsmen, simply said: “Barring any last minute change, we are expecting the president back this weekend, probably on Saturday.” It was also gathered that the president had on Tuesday this week cancelled an interview with a foreign media organisation, but may possibly grant an interview in London before the weekend. Another source in the presidency also said that President Buhari “had already packed his bags to leave on Sunday but w

President Buhari's supporters flood Abuja major roads with posters Supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have expressed solidarity with him by posting hundreds of posters of the president along major roads in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. President Buhari's supporters flood Abuja major roads with posters The posters with the message ‘PMB WE TRUST’ can be sighted on major roads and bridges across the FCT. The posters surfaced this week apparently to diffuse the tension that enveloped the country following rumours about the president’s ill-health. President Buhari's supporters flood Abuja major roads with posters The posters can also be sighted at major bus-stops, market places, public arenas, round-about and other popular places in the city. Areas where these posters can be seen are the AYA round-about, Ut

Igbos don't need presidency to succeed - Uwazuruike Chief Goddy Uwazurike who is the president emeritus of Aka Ikenga has said that an Igbo presidency will not bring anything special to Ndigbo as they are used to surviving without government’s help. In an interview with The Sun, Uwazurike he said there is nothing special an Igbo presidency. He said: “I don’t think there is anything exceptional about Ndigbo producing a president. But I say the person must be of Igbo origin, intelligent and wise to listen to the voice of the people. He must be sociable because Ndigbo alone can’t make him president. He must be ready to assuage the fears of the people. Igbos have built wealth for themselves with little or no government help; other tribes built with government loans and grants, not the Igbos. For these, he needs to be ready to allow others learn from him. An average Igbo man is hard working; it is that hard work he is bringi

US to give Nigeria N50.4 M to preserve her cultural heritage - The United States of America has promised to give Nigerian a grant of $160,000 to enable help in the preservation of her cultural heritage - The grant will be made available by the US ambassador Stuart Symington - The US ambassador said the N50.4 million will help Nigerian institutions improve conditions for storage in its cultural facilities The United States of America has promised to give Nigerian a grant of $160,000 (N50,400,000) to enable help in the preservation of her cultural heritage. The grant which will be made available by the US ambassador Stuart Symington will help Nigerian institutions improve storage conditions of its cultural facilities. A statement by the US embassy said Symington will sign a memorandum of understanding with the Internationa

Buhari meets Tinubu, Akande in London Former governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, President Muhammadu Buhari and former national chairman of APC Chief Bisi Akande at Abuja House, London PHOTO: TWITTER/PRESIDENCY Former governor of Lagos State Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, President Muhammadu Buhari and former national chairman of APC Chief Bisi Akande at Abuja House, London PHOTO: TWITTER/PRESIDENC Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday met with the leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in London. Both former governor of Lagos State and a leader of the party Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and former national chairman of the APC, Bisi Akande, met with the president at Abuja House, London, according to a message from the official presidency Twitter account. Buhari left Nigeria in January for London to “undergo routine medical check-ups” during a short holiday and was expected to resume work on February 6. But he la

Christians are not cowards and we cannot be cowed by fear - Apostle Suleman declares While urging Nigerians to continue listening to the voice of clerics, Apostle Suleman has appreciated Nigerians for their recent support during his issues with the DSS Apostle Suleman says thank you Nigeria as he declares that Christians are not cowards Over his recent ordeal in the hands of the DSS, Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministry has thanked Nigerians for their support and has also affirmed that Christians are not cowards and cannot be cowed by fear. While appreciating the efforts of Nigerians during his recent trouble, Suleman urged Nigerians to keep hearing the voice of clergymen, saying one day things will turn around. Delivering the message at the kick-off of the church’s annual “Ebenezer” programme, Suleman said: “I’m grateful to all. I never knew I was so loved. For the first time ev

Like Diezani, ex-minister accused of N38 billion fraud, seeks permit to travel abroad for cancer treatment Nenadi Usman, a former junior minister of finance, has been declined her request made to a federal court in Lagos, seeking a grant for her to travel abroad to tend to her breast cancer. BREAKING: Ex-minister, accused of N38 billion fraud, wants to travel abroad for medical checkup This is not the first time a former minister charged with fraud, is seeking permit to leave the country for medical treatment. The first was Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum. She is now in London recuperating.

How the north abandoned me in period of need A northern medical student (name withheld) has expressed his disappointment over the refusal of his people to provide financial aid to pay his education registration. According to him, he said he got admission to study medicine at Bayero University in Kano and tried to secure financial aid to no avail until his father’s friend who is a Yoruba man came to his help. He vowed not to return to the north except to see members of his family. He said: “I'm a newly 100level admitted student at Bayero University Kano (known as BUK) to study MBBS (Medicine and Surgery). I'll like to share my sad stories to Nigerians in order to know what the poor brilliant masses are passing through in Northern Nigeria. “As we all know, the most competitive course in Nigeria Universities is Medicine. But that hasn’t weakened my ambition to become a Medical Doctor in f

Charley Boy and Sahara Reporters, publisher join NLC leaders to lead Lagos labour protest Nigerians have once again gathered in Lagos and Abuja protesting against the government of President Muhamamdu Buhari in a rally organized by the NLC and TUC. Charly Boy, Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore on February 9, joined NLC and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to protest corruption and bad government in Nigeria. Charly Boy who was one of front-liners for the Monday, February 6, protest in Lagos says he understands the challenges this country is facing from decades of wasteful wickedness; insensitive leadership. According to him bad governance is a failure of the governed just as much as it is a failure of political leadership. On Monday, February 6, ”The I stand for Nigeria” held a similar march through the streets of Abuja and Lagos but were stopped by armed policemen on their way to the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

FG confirms fresh Lassa fever cases in Edo, Ondo, Bauchi - Federal Government has confirmed fresh Lassa fever cases in Edo, Ondo and Bauci states - The government also said that 44 cases of Lassa fever had been confirmed since December 2016 in nine states including Ogun, Plateau, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Nasarawa, Rivers, Ebonyi and Ondo - A Director at the NCDC, a parastatal of the Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Elsie Ilori, said there should be proper sensitisation at all levels based on the evidence that Lassa fever was seasonal and could be endemic The Federal Government on Wednesday 8th February said that 44 cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed since December 2016 in nine states including Ogun, Plateau, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Nasarawa, Rivers, Ebonyi and Ondo, with some of the cases reported as probable. Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole sensitising Nigerians about danger of Lassa fever The Punch reports that the government also announced that seven