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President Muhammadu Buhari was granting approvals for oil deals to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation during the time he was on his sick bed in London – and when he had relinquished presidential powers to his Vice President – the head, Maikanti Baru, has indicated. Mr. Baru said Mr. Buhari approved at least two separate oil contracts on July 10 and July 31 worth $1 billion and $780 million, respectively. The N640.8 billion contracts (at N360/$ exchange rate) were approved when Mr. Buhari was receiving treatment for undisclosed ailments in London, and when he was not supposed to be exercising presidential powers, having named Vice President Yemi Osinbajo acting president in a formal correspondence to the National Assembly. Mr. Buhari was flown to London on May 7, barely two months after he returned from his first 2017 medical vacation which saw him spend 50 days in the United Kingdom. On May 9, a letter Mr. Buhari wrote to the Speaker of the House of Representative...

The death toll of the massacre in Mgboshimini community in Obio Akpor Local Government area of Rivers state has risen to twenty-five. The recent figure is against the initial fifteen that were confirmed killed when the incident occurred. DAILY POST reports that ten bodies were later found in different parts of the community including those who were hit by stray bullet and other corpses found by the waterfront. However, the Rivers state Police Command has maintained that only ten people were killed in the carnage. In the meantime, the Police says some individuals will soon be declared wanted in relation to the killing at Mgboshimini area of Rivers state. Spokesman of the Command, DSP Nnamdi Omoni disclosed this in reaction to the killings. He said preliminary investigation revealed that the gunmen were members of Iceland cult group, adding that they invaded the community through the water ways at Eagle Island.

Following the appointment of Mrs Aisha Ahmad as Deputy CBN Governor, some Islamic fundamentalist have pointed out that she’s not qualified for the job her dressing doesn’t represent that of Muslims. Here is Facebook user, Abubakar Usman Almajiri’s rant about Aisha’s appointment; “I think, Buhari’s choice of a sex-worker styled ‘Muslim’ lady for deputy CBN post is a great disservice to us Muslims. I know, Buhari is a liberal and does not give a damn about living Islam fully himself- as we see his incessant handshakes with women. But even if he is non-Muslim ruler, we expect him to chose, if not the good seeds from among us Muslims, but a little bit better Muslims. That’s the best way we can be proud of our seeds not with the wayward bad ambassador of sort. Away from religion anyway, what happened to our tradition recourse to moral propriety, cultural sensitivity and dress decency in selecting those to hire for jobs?”

A man based in the riverine area of the Southern part of Nigeria has taken a swipe at the army in a subtle way just as he prepares to devour his kill. A Niger Delta man named Sengemenge killed a crocodile and posed with it. He used that juncture to mock the militarization of the Niger Delta region by the President Muhammadu Buhari in a security operation tagged "Operation Crocodile Smile" He shared the photo on Facebook and wrote; "In Niger Delta Crocodile will never smile, this one is ready for pepper soup hahahah"

Masterweb Reports: Don Silas reports ] - The Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Egbu, Rt. Rev Geoffrey Okorafor has admonished Igbos to be realistic about Biafra agitation. Okorafor said this Sunday during a Eucharistic service of confirmation, admission and induction for Emeabiam Parish, at Christ Anglican Church Emeabiam in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State. The Bishop said Igbos must come to terms with present realities confronting the zone in the Nigeria context. The cleric implored Igbos to squarely address their problems or else, they will not succeed. He stressed that not even the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)’s agitation and its leadership can solve problems of Ndigbo. The prelate lamented lack of unity among Ndigbo and berated some groups championing the secession struggle for being at each other’s throats. He, however, advised that they should not dissipate energy fighting each other, but appreciate the fact that "they are pursuing common goal...

The leader of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) reminded his followers to boycott the November 18th 2017 Anambra gubernatorial election. Speaking through IPOB spokesman, Comrade Emma Powerful, Kanu called on genuine Biafrans to frustrate the electoral process through a peaceful boycott. The statement reads: “Every genuine Biafran desiring of freedom for Biafra from this Islamic bondage of Hausa Fulani caliphate called Nigeria must not only stay at home on that day, but must also make sure those around them do not vote. November 18, 2017 is a date with history. “If we Biafrans succeed in demonstrating before international observers that we are serious about our freedom by locking down Anambra State on that day, the world will be in no doubt that Biafra is unstoppable. Our destiny is firmly in our hands. “We must teach corrupt Igbo politicians that money cannot buy IPOB because we are special breed untainted by the corrupt tendencies of Nigerian politics. Locking down Anam...

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said he is ready to die ensure victory for the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 general elections. Wike said this in the latest issue of ‘The Interview’, a monthly magazine. The PDP will face APC squarely in 2019, even if the Federal Government will kill everyone. He described former President Jonathan as a gentleman who condoned many things. He added that he would have waged war if Northerners stoned him like they did former  President, Goodluck Jonathan. Wike said some northern elements, including the ones in the PDP, sabotaged Jonathan’s campaign. He added that his party would do anything possible to woo members, including string members of the APC. He said, “The whole thing boils down to sincerity and commitment and sincerity. We said if things would not happen, all of us would go down with it. That was the driving spirit for us and that is what we are going to repeat in 2019. “If the Federal Government is going to kill...