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Senate Report: SGF, Babachir Lawal awarded N220m grass removal job to his firm

Dec 18, 2016 topnews

It has been revealed that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, allegedly awarded spurious contract of N220 million for the removal of wild grass and the provision of 115 hectares of simplified village irrigation in Yobe State and how the company allegedly subsequently transferred the money into another firm, Rholavision Engineering Limited, said to be owned by the SGF. The said amount was allegedly paid between March and September to the company’s account in EcoBank along the Ahmadu Bello Way, Kaduna, with account numbers 0182001809…

Father burns kids’ stomachs with hot knife for allegedly stealing fish

Dec 18, 2016Dec 18, 2016 topnews

A man identified as Alhaji Kasali Mumuni, 41, is the father of Maryam, 9, and Ojonla, 6. He has been married thrice but report has it that none of his wives stayed with him for more than three years before they were sent packing with their children. It was gathered that Kasali left home that fateful day for work only to return to discover that the only fish in the pot had been eaten without consideration for the bread winner of the house. It was learnt that one of the…

Oyo State awards Heritage Bank for commitment to women empowerment

Dec 17, 2016 topnews

Oyo State Government has recognised and awarded Heritage Bank Plc for its commitment to women empowerment. The bank was bestowed with the special appreciation award at a summit organised under the auspices of the Oyo State Officials’ Wives Association (OYSOWA), under the leadership of the governor’s wife, which is the 5th edition. The three-day summit entitled: “The Ultimate Woman at a Time Like This,” was held at the Emeritus Theophilus Ogunlesi Multipurpose Hall, Opposite UCH Gate, Ibadan. MD/CEO of Heritage Bank, Dr. Ifie Sekibo in appreciation of the award, stated that…

Buhari celebrates at 74

Dec 17, 2016 topnews

Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked his 74th birthday with a special birthday parade and inspection of the Guard of Honour mounted by the Nigerian Army. The low-key event, which took place at the fore-court of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, witnessed the Inspection of Guard by the president. The Guard Brigade, headed by the Commander, Brigade of Guards, Brig.-Gen. Musa Yusuf also performed a Special Birthday Silent Drills, accompanied with special military birthday song in honour of the president. President Buhari also cut a birthday cake and released 74…

Prison inmates protest, demand to smoke indian hemp in cell

Dec 17, 2016 topnews

Tension and uncertainty took over at the Abakaliki Federal Prisons, Friday afternoon following reports of protests by the inmates who among other things called for the immediate removal of the Deputy Comptroller of Prisons in the State. Briefing newsmen in Abakaliki, the State Comptroller of Prisons, Adaobi Oputa who described the activities of the inmates as an act of agitation stated that the prison environment was condoned off by the prisons officials to forestall any likely break down of law and order. Recall that on August 18th, 2016 that there…

APC sponsored the Audio clip on me -Wike

Dec 17, 2016 topnews

Nyesome Woke, Rivers State Governor has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of sponsoring a contrived audio clip in which he allegedly threatened an Independent National Electoral Commission ‎(INEC) official to rig last Saturday’s election in favour of his party. The governor said the audio chip published by an online media organisation was produced to divert public attention from the massive electoral fraud by the INEC and Police and military killings that marred the rerun national and state legislative polls. Wike explained that the audio clip was fabricated using audio software, pointing…

At last, Falcons get paid N5.4m each

Dec 17, 2016Dec 17, 2016 topnews

Super Falcons and officials were eventually paid yesterday, the Nigeria Football Federation announced after they received the cash from the government. A breakdown of the Super Falcons’ monies showed that each player got the sum of N5,494,500, less the sum of N600,000 that was earlier paid to each of the players at various times by the NFF. The amount is at the rate of $17,900 (converted to Naira at the official rate of N305 to $1), plus the sum of N15,000 camp allowance and N20,000 transport allowance. All the monies…

Winners emerge at First Bank’s FirstStars Reality TV Show

Dec 17, 2016 topnews

In line with its corporate social responsibility initiative and in partnership with EbonyLife TV on Wednesday December, 14 2016, First Bank of Nigeria Plc has announced first-ever winners of FirstStars Reality TV Show conducted under a bootcamp for 6 weeks running, held at FilmHouse IMAX Cinema, Lekki with two teams emerging as finalists among several. Under a ballot voting process to choose the best among the two finalists by panel of judges, Team ‘SISTERLY’ directed by Essang Solomon emerged winners, rewarded with N5 million cash prize while Team ‘IT TAKES…

President Muhammadu Buhari gives out daughter, Zahra in marriage

Dec 16, 2016Dec 17, 2016 topnews

The wedding Fatiha of President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra to Ahmed Indimi, took place on Friday. The wedding took place after the Deputy Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Sheikh Ibrahim Makari, performed the two Jumma’at Prayer. A representative of the Indimi family whose name was not disclosed, paid 12 gold coins which was converted and valued at N250,000, the amount for the dowry. The Sarkin Fulanin Daura, Alhaji Yusuf Sani, gave out Zahra on behalf of the Buhari family. Dignitaries who attended the wedding included former Lagos State Gov.…

Baby with two heads kept under custody in LUTH

Dec 16, 2016 topnews

A baby born with two heads and one body has been kept in the custody of The management of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Idiaraba, Lagos, yesterday even as indications show that the baby may not be separated at the hospital. It was gathered that already, top management of the hospital is working on how to achieve optimum health for them. It could be recalled that the said babies were delivered at a private hospital in Ogudu area of Lagos, with two heads, a neck, chest, two legs and…