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– Herdsmen disguised as military attacked Passakori, Mile One, Ungwan Misisi and Tudun Wada of Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a local government in Kaduna – The attacks occurred on the night of Thursday, October 27 and seven people were killed, including a traditional ruler Fulani herdsmen dressed like military kill seven people Fulani herdsmen who were disguised as Army officers late on Thursday, October 28 killed about 7 people in different communities in Kaduna state. Leadership reports that the herdsmen, wearing military fatigues, carried out the attacks in Passakori, Mile One, Ungwan Misisi and Tudun Wada of Kaninkon chiefdom in Jema’a local government, killing an 85-year-old traditional ruler and six others. “On this day, 27th October, 2016 a group of men in army uniforms came to Ungwar Misisi Village and called the Village Head, Mr. John Zogo and the elders of the village for what they claimed to be security briefing on the situation in the area. “As soon as the soldiers came

High chief mike loyibo, a member of the pa edwin clark-led pan niger delta elders and leaders forum, which is slated to meet with president muhammadu buhari on november 1, 2016 on the niger delta situation, speaks to vanguard ahead of the crucial parley. Why is the country still witnessing pockets of bombing of oil facilities despite series of assurances by elders and leaders of the Niger Delta that they are working to bring about peace? What is missing in the peace process? High chief mike loyibo, a member of the pa edwin clark-led pan niger delta elders and leaders forum, which is slated to meet with president muhammadu buhari on november 1, 2016 on the niger delta situation, speaks to vanguard ahead of the crucial parley. Let me say that all is still not well with the Niger Delta despite the intervention of the elders and leaders in the fractured peace process. As you can see, there is a serious lack of trust and confidence among the leaders and people, a situation that breed

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin yesterday said that it did not matter whether supposed Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau has been killed or not, that the Boko Haram insurgency had been, “totally degraded, decimated and 100% defeated”.The Chief of Defence Staff who was represented by the acting Director, Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Rabe Abubakar at a media parley with Correspondents at the Federal Radio Corporation, FRCN, Kaduna, also cautioned the media against stories that could inflame conflict. He said: “Today, I am pleased to inform you that we have defeated Boko Haram. It is not an easy feat. Yes, you may hear that an inaccessible village has been attacked or that there was an attack somewhere. But, that is the last kicking of a dying group.

The military says it has set its sights on Fulani herdsmen after defeating the Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast – Spokesman of the defence headquarters Rabe Abubakar said the military is set to launch an operation that would “take care of the nuisance of herdsmen once and for all.” People running from rampaging fulani herdsmen The Nigerian military’s defense headquarters has declared victory over Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast and revealed that it is now going after Fulani herdsmen. The Cable reports that spokesman of the defence headquarters Rabe Abubakar told journalists at a media parley in Kaduna on Friday, October 28 that the insurgents had been “totally degraded, decimated and 100 per cent defeated.” People running from rampaging fulani herdsmen The Nigerian military’s defense headquarters has declared victory over Boko Haram insurgents in the northeast and revealed that it is now going after Fulani herdsmen. The Cable reports that spokesman of the defence

Amnesty International has prepared a report about 13 problems of Nigeria that could destroy our country soon! According to the organization these problems are: 1. Boko Haram The terrorists are continue to commit crimes against humanity in Nigeria, killing thousands of civilians. 2. Security forces The military committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity too. The source stresses that Buhari promised to investigate evidence of several instances of war crimes by the military between June and December, however, no further action was taken to initiate independent and impartial investigations. 3. Internally displaced people According to the estimates of the International Organization for Migration over 2.1 million people were internally displaced in northern Nigeria and 92% of them lived in host communities. 4. Excessive use of force For example, on 12-13 December, the military reportedly killed hundreds of members of the Shi’a Islamic Movement of Nigeria, in Zaria, Ka

– A civil society organization on Friday, October 28, condemned the activities of some Nigerian governors – The organization said governors of neglecting their duties and governance – The CSO also said the trend has resulted in obvious failure of handling responsibilities by the governors APC governors with President Buhari A civil society organization on Friday, October 28, condemned the activities of some Nigerian governors. The CSO accused the governors of neglecting their duties and governance. The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) said the growing trend where state governors abandon their mandate in pursuit of ventures that have no bearing on what they were elected to do is worrisome. The organization in a statement signed by its executive director, Joyce Adamu said the trend has resulted in obvious failure of handling responsibilities by the governors. Adamu said such actions have worsened the economic situation in Nigeria which have also put

Davido Music Worldwide (DMW) henchman, David Adeleke, aka ‘Davido’, has finally responded to Kaffy’s recent social media outburst accusing him of firing her dancers on stage at the 3-Thrones concert which recently held at the Eko Convention Center, Lagos.

Five Star Music front man, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, popularly known as ‘Kcee’, has stylishly praised Nigerian choreographer and fitness trainer, Kafayat Shafau-Ameh, for apologising to Davido after raining loads of abusive words at him on social media for allegedly firing her dancers on stage at the 3-Thrones concert which held last Sunday at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Kcee In a social media post, the Limpopo singer stylishly applauded the dancer for stooping to conquer by apologising to the Skelewu crooner after uploading a video which has gone viral on social media, calling out Davido with outright profanity. “Those who apologise first after a fight, do so not because they are wrong but because they value the people around them. Those who are willing to help you, do so not because they owe you anything but because they see you as a true friend.”

President Muhammadu Buhari formally married off his daughter, Fatima, to Malam Yau Gimba Kumo on Friday in Daura, his home town. The wedding took place at the president’s residence on Mai’adua road, Daura at about 2.40 p.m. Fatima Buhari:  Marries Gimba Kumo The groom, who was a former Managing Director of Mortgage Bank, paid N100,000 as the bride price. The marriage was contracted in accordance with Islamic injunctions and was attended by top Federal and States’ Government officials. They included the governors of Gombe, Alhaji Ibrahim Dankwambo, and his counterpart from Bauchi, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar. The Ministers of Interior, Mr Abdurrahman Dambazau; Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali; Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris; Controller-General of Immigration Service, Muhammad Babandede, and Director-General, Department of State Service, Mr Lawal Musa Daura, also graced the occasion. Minister of Steel and Mines, Kayode Fayemi was also there. Others were Senators Rabiu Kwankwas

President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Fatima, is getting married to her heartthrob, Malam Gimba Yau Kumo, today, October 28. Dignitaries at Buhari’s residence for Fatima’s weddingwedding She will become the fourth wife of Gimba, who is a former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria Dignitaries and traditional rulers have already started arriving for the ceremony taking place at Buhari’s residence in Maiaduwa GRA, Daura, Katsina state. Dignitaries and traditional rulers at the ceremonyceremony Various brands of assorted cars and jeeps belonging to invitees flooded the town, causing high vehicular traffic. wedding, several of the invitees drove straight to the Emir of Daura’s palace, Alhaji Umar Farouq, to pay homage. Fatima will be getting married to Gimba It appears the president will not be attending the wedding of his second daughter as he was spotted at Jumat prayer service at the Presidential Villa mosque today. M

President Muhammadu Buhari today, October 27, unveiled the Petroleum Industry Road-map at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Aso Presidential Villa, Abuja. The road-map has been code named 7 Big Wins by the ministry of petroleum. According to industry experts, it is a well thought-out seven short and medium priorities aimed at growing Nigeria’s oil and gas industry between 2015 and 2019. See photos from the event below: R-L: Minister of state for petroleum resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, Zamfara state governor, Abubakar Yari and chairman House Committee on Petroleum Upstream, Victor Nwokolo holding up the ”7-Big wins” documentdocument GMD NNPC Maikanti Baru, Chairman House Committee on Petroleum Upstream Victor Nwokolo, Zamfara State governor Abubakar Yari, Minister of state for petroleum resources Dr Ibe Kachikwu, Amanyanabo of Twon Brass Bayelsa state HRM King Alfred Diete Spiff. Permanent Secretary Ministry of Petroleum Resources Mrs Jamila Shua’ra, GMD NNPC Maikanti Baru

The Chairman of Enugu State Football Association (ENSFA), Chidi Offor-Okenwa, has said that the much awaited Enugu State Sports Festival, tagged “042’’ will commence on Nov. 2. Offor-Okenwa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Thursday that the festival would feature 12 sports, including football, tennis, volleyball, basketball and traditional w restling.Others are weightlifting, table tennis, handball, golf, track and field event, boxing and taekwondo. He said the festival suffered several postponements due to circumstances beyond the organisers’ control, including the ongoing Civil Service Week in the state. “The first date of the festival was Oct. 10 but it could not hold owing to some circumstances beyond the organisers’ control. “Again, there is a recent postponement from Oct. 24 to Nov. 2, 2016 due to the civil service week in the state,’’ he said. Okenwa said that the festival would hold in the three senatorial zones of the state between Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 for

– A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the application filed by the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – Justice Okon Abang said the application lacked merit because the appellant had no grounds to appeal a judgment made by the court – The court said the appellant is not a party to the suit filed before it and so cannot appeal its judgment Makarfi and Sheriff, the two leaders of the rival factions A judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Okon Abang on Thursday, October 27, gave ruling on an application filed by the Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Abang in his ruling said the appellant lacked the ground to appeal the court’s judgement. PDP’s candidate Eyitayo Jegede had written the court to grant him the permission to appeal its October 14, judgment. But Abang said: “The only case where the applicant would have been considered as having a locus standi to contest the October, 14, judgment is if he had taken par

ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, urged Christian members of the national assembly to resist the temptation of talking about the social and economic problems affecting the country in negative terms.He made this call in Abuja while addressing lawmakers present at the 7th National Prayer Breakfast organized by the Parliamentary Fellowship Group. Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, told the lawmakers to strive to build-up and talk about the present social and economic situations of the country in positive terms so as to avoid transmitting a sense of failure and hopelessness to members of their constituencies. President Buhari “I say this because almost every speech today in Nigeria is a negative speech both in churches and in the public domain. It is always about how hard living in Nigeria is. “So as leaders, we must strive to talk about our circumstances in positive terms and resist the urge to transmit t

– The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has announced it would begin demolition on illegal structure in the Federal Capital Territory – The acting director of the AEPB Omolola Olanikpekun said the demolition is necessary because of the high rise in illegal structures – Olanikpekun said the illegal structures obstruct drainage and waste disposal carnal in the city File photo of demolition in Lagos state The Abuja Environmental Protection Board has announced it would begin demolition on illegal structure in the Federal Capital Territory. The acting director of the AEPB Omolola Olanikpekun on Thursday, October 27, told the News agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the increase in illegal structure erected by residents is worrisome. She also highlighted the challenges with such structures, stating that hinders exit for waste disposals. “Since I assumed office as the Acting Director of the board, I have encountered some residents erecting illegal structures including wooden or pl

Mr Clement Oladele, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, on Thursday, said that 307 people died in 428 road traffic crashes recorded in the state in 2015. Oladele spoke during a courtesy visit to the Speaker, Ogun House of Assembly, Mr Suraj Adekunbi, at the assembly complex in Abeokuta. The sector commander said that the 428 road crashes in 2015 represented five per cent of all crashes that happened in the country. He said that 32 road traffic crashes were recorded in August 2016, and by September, the figure rose to 47. Oladele explained that most of the accidents were due to excessive speed which could have been avoided. “The FRSC management introduced compulsory use of speed limiter to reduce accidents, but majority of the people are yet to use this device,” he said. Oladele, who said that the reason for the visit was to collaborate with the state house of assembly on road safety, urged the lawmakers to enlighten the people in their constituencies.

On Saturday, February 16, 2013, Henry Chibueze, A Notorious Kidnapper Terrorizing South East And South South Parts Of The Country, Stormed The Home Of His Girlfriend, Sandra Ijedinma, At Igando Area Of Lagos State, With An AK47 Assault Rifle And Opened Fire On Everyone Present In The Apartment, Killing His Girlfriend, Her Elder Sister Praise Ozor, And Her Two Children. Not satisfied, Henry proceeded to a nearby street where one of Sandra’s elder sisters resided and killed the woman and three of her children, before fleeing. His anger was said to have been that Sandra, who was an optician with Madonna University, had called off their relationship, when she learnt that he was a kidnapper. Sandra’s twin sister, Katherine who sustained a bullet would during the attack had told vanguard in 2013 that the assailant was familiar with everyone in their family but nobody knew he was a kidnapper . She explained that her late sister used to visit Henry at his base in Delta State and in one o

Edo State Government has suspended His Royal Highness Anselm O Aidenojie, the Onojie of Uromi from office as the Onojie for seven days. A letter signed by Secretary to the State Government, Prof Julius Ihonvbere dated October 26, 2016, titled “Suspension from Office as Traditional Ruler”, states: “I write to convey to you, the decision of the Edo State Executive Council at its meeting on the 26th October 2016, suspending you from office for 7 days as Onojie of Uromi. The suspension from office was based on, among other reasons: ‘Your unprovoked attack, inflicting grievous bodily harm on one Mrs Betty Okoebor on September 28, 2016 in full public glare to the embarrassment of those present and causing disgrace to your otherwise esteemed office; ‘Your refusal, even after two weeks, to respond to a query issued by the appropriate authority within the stipulated 72 hours demonstrating total disregard and disrespect for constituted authority; and ‘Travelling outside the country without a

It seems we are indeed in an era of change as a lot of things have changed from what they used to be. Gone are the days when people used to lobby for federal appointments. These days, people hear they have been nominated for a federal appointment without having to call in favours from a political godfather. Recently, we have seen some people nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for a post reject the nomination. A week ago, Buhari sent the names of 46 persons to the Senate for confirmation as ambassadors. Out of the 46 nominees, three people have turned down the appointment. They are Dr Usman Bugaje, Professor Akintunde Akinwande and former deputy governor of Plateau state Pauline Tallen. What could the reason for nominees rejecting Buhari’s appointment? 1. It does not pay well anymore Federal appointment is not as lucrative and attractive as it used to be. Now, you are expected to work and not amass stupendous wealth for your generation yet unborn which has been the case for

– President Muhammadu Buhari has said the current situation in the country will improve by next year – Following the recession in the country, he said that Nigeria will emerge stronger soon – He said leaders in the country must strive to be a light to the people they lead Recession: Nigeria will emerge stronger, says BuhariBuhari President Muhammadu Buhari has promised Nigeria that the country will evolve from its current dwindling situation, Vanguard reports. In a message to the 7th national prayer breakfast titled: “A tree and it’s fruits, is yours a blessing or a curse,” the president, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, said leaders in the country must strive to be a light to the people they lead. “As leaders we must strive to be the light of the world, we must resist to talk about our current socio-economic situation with despondency. “As for me, I have complete faith that Nigeria will emerge from this crisis

Abuja – The Niger Delta Youth Movement (NDYM), Ondo State chapter, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for “rebuilding the country’s lost image.’’ Chairman of NDYM Agbejoye Adetoye, via a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, expressed the movement’s appreciation to the president for his efforts at making integrity and discipline the watchwords of Nigerians. According to him, these values have eluded many of the country’s leaders and citizens over the years. “It is on record that integrity, discipline and honesty are gradually returning to our public life unlike in the past when impunity was the order of the day. “The president’s popular slogan, `If Nigeria refuses to kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria’ is fast gaining a strong footing in public consciousness. “The anti-corruption campaign of the present administration has prevented the country from total collapse. “We are grateful to the president for securing the recent release of 21 Chibok girls. We pray that

– All governors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria have shown full commitment to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government – They commended the federal government’s plan to increase the revenue profile of the country – He said that a memorandum had been presented to NEC on the need to involve Independent Professional Revenue Consultants to make plans Governors approve FG’s diversification agenda The governors of the 36 states of the country, under the umbrella of the National Economic Council (NEC), have recognized the labors of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to diversify the econoecono my, Leadership reports. This was disclosed by Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, who briefed state house correspondents after the meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. They commended the federal government’s plan to increase the revenue profile of the country. He said that a memorandum had been presented to NEC on the need to involve Independent Professiona

ENUGU—Enugu State Government, yesterday, slammed a 24-hour ultimatum on the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, over the poor working condition of its facilities in the state, following the killing of a resident of the state by a train, Tuesday, at Ogbete Main Market, Enugu. The victim, Ikechukwu Imediagwu, a native of Isikwuato in Abia State, the only son of his parents, died instantly, while other persons were said to have sustained injuries. A government delegation, led by the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Sam Nwobodo, expressed anger at the railway crossing in Ogbete Market Enugu, where it discovered that none of the barriers was in good working condition. Other government officials on the team included the Commissioner for Transport, Vitalis Okechi; Caretaker Committee Chairmen of Enugu North and Enugu South, Isaac Igwe and Sunday Ugwu, respectively, among others. Some officials of the railway corporation and men of the police traffic unit had engaged in a heated argu

– People of Osisa community in Delta state attacked Fulani herdsmen few hours after holding government officials hostage – The reprisal attack followed conflict between Fulani herdsmen and members of the community – Mukhtar Usman, chairman of cattle breeders association said many of his members were in serious condition Some members of the Osisa community, in Ndokwa-East local government area of Delta state reportedly launched a reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen. This is coming few days after some women held the Secretary to Delta Government, Festus Ovie Agas, and other government officials hostage over alleged killing of their people by the herdsmen. Speaking to Daily Post, the secretary of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN, Mukhtar Usman, denied that members of the association killed any of the residents. Residents launch reprisal attack on Fulani herdsmen According to him, there was a conflict between some Fulanis and Osisa locals on Saturday, Oc

The Nigerian Federal Civil Service has listed over 90 Jobs including the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR as having vacancies for recruitment or employments. To apply for a vacancy in any of the jobs, applicants must go through the Federal Civil Service Recruitment Portal. Below is the breakdown of affected ministries that require applicants. – Bureau of Public Procurement. – Federal Ministry of Education. – Federal Ministry of Labour & Productivity. – Federal Ministry of Finance – Ministry of Foreign Affairs. – Federal Ministry of Information and Culture. – Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing. – Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. – Federal Ministry of Transport. – Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation. – Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation. – Presidency Completion/submission of application online is free and at no cost to applicants in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention. The completion

Few days back, popular Nollywood actor and lawmaker Desmond Olusola Elliot called on fellow Nigerians to help raise funds for sick Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche who has been struggling to live for many years now. Nollywood actor James Uche. New photos and reports which emerged online few hours ago reveals that veteran Nollywood actor, Prince James Uche, has now gone blind. The popular actor who has been in a bad spot for several months now, is suffering from renal failure and is still in the hospital struggling to live. Allegedly blind actor James Uche. He reportedly needs N2.6 million to pay his hospital bill and N11 million for kidney transplant and eye surgery in India. He’s been in the hospital for over a year and 7 months now. If you want to help, please send money to: Prince James Uche, WEMA Bank – 0232151677. Wishing him a quick recovery!

Ado-Ekiti-Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose today hit back at the Miyeti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, over its threat of violent reprisal on the alleged killing and arrest of their cattle. The governor challenged Ekiti people to be on alert against any attack by herdsmen, saying: “I am therefore using this opportunity to put Ekiti people, especially residents of border towns in the State on red alert. Ekiti people must be prepared to defend their land against these Philistines whose attributes and characters are extremism, violence, bloodshed and destruction.” He also reiterated his resolve on the grazing law he signed in the state: “For the avoidance of doubt, the Prohibition of Cattle and other Ruminants Grazing in Ekiti State Bill, 2016 that was signed into law on August 29, 2016 remains in force. ” Therefore, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria should rather tell its members to comply with this law by seeking for the governmen

…Says Fund Will Help Physically Challenged Realise Their Potentials Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated the Governing Board of the Office for Disability Affairs to manage the N500million Disability Trust Fund, expressing optimism that it would aid people living with disabilities in Lagos State realize their dreams and live a more comfortable life. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the Lagos House, Alausa, while inaugurating the Board, said it was in fulfillment of his administration’s promise to ensure that the affairs of people living with disabilities is managed by people passionate enough to show that there is ability in disability. Describing the development as another milestone in his commitment to run an all inclusive government, the Governor said the Board will, on behalf of the State Government, manage the affairs of people living with disabilities by issuing guidelines for their education, social development and welfare. “The Board will also ma

Following the arrest of the seven top judges, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has been implicated in a bribery and corruption scandal at the Supreme Court. NAIJ.com Editor-in-Chief, Mr Bayo Olupohunda, in this opinion piece explores how the raid of the Department of State Services (DSS) on the judges exposed politicians-judiciary conspiracy. Rotimi Amaechi, President Buhari and Babatunde Fashola A few weeks ago, I had visited a court in Lagos to process an affidavit needed to retrieve a missing sim card. Getting an affidavit in any Nigerian court is the easiest thing to do. Inside the court premises, an elderly woman typed the information I provided in an A4 paper with an old typewriter. A tout who had approached me earlier rushed with the paper to the court registry. He emerged later with the official affidavit complete with a court stamp and the official signature of the commissioner of oath! I had marveled at the speed at which a legal document can be procured wi