Tears In Enugu As Fr. Mbaka Relocates To New Parish

It was an exercise laced with emotions yesterday as fiery catholic priest; Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka was escorted by thousands of catholic faithful in Enugu to his new parish at Emene, an outskirt of Enugu urban.

Rev. Fr Mbaka

The faithful gathered at the Christ the King,CKP, GRA, Enugu as early as 7.00 am, preparatory for the movement. Several lorry loads, buses and cars, all line the street in what could be dubbed a triumphal exit that halted economic and other activities along major streets where the long convoy passed.

Boko Haram Terrorists Attack Village, Scores Dead – Army

More than 100 people were killed by Boko Haram terrorists in a deadly attack on Dalori village in Borno state. According to the Nigerian army, the insurgents used different ways to kill the innocent indigenes of the small village.

Boko Haram

The army stated that the “insurgents came in two Golf cars, motorcycles, started opening fire and burning houses,” on the night of Saturday, January 30.

How Did God Inspire The Human Authors Of The Sacred Books?

God inspired the “human authors” of the sacred books by acting in and through them, all the while they made full use of their own faculties and powers.

The human authors are also referred to as the sacred authors or writers.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 106);

God inspired the human authors of the sacred books. “To compose the sacred books, God chose certain men who, all the while he employed them in this task, made full use of their own faculties and powers so that, though he acted in them and by them, it was as true authors that they consigned to writing whatever he wanted written, and no more.”

‘Let Us Not Waste This Season Of Lent’- Pope Francis

In his 2016 Lenten message, Pope Francis called the faithful to place special emphasis on the spiritual and corporal works of mercy this Lent, taking into account the current Jubilee Year of Mercy.

Pope Francis

God’s mercy transforms human hearts; it enables us, through the experience of a faithful love, to become merciful in turn,” the Pope wrote in the short document, released Tuesday by the Vatican.

The spiritual and corporal works of mercy, the pontiff said, “remind us that faith finds expression in concrete everyday actions meant to help our neighbors in body and spirit: by feeding, visiting, comforting and instructing them.”

Cameroon Soldiers Accused Of Murdering Nigerian Civilians

The government of Cameroon has denied that its soldiers have been deliberately killing dozens of Nigerian civilians in cross-border raids while pursuing Boko Haram extremists into Nigeria.

Cameroonian Soldiers

However this is the third time in two months Nigerian villagers have reported attacks by Cameroon soldiers.

Cameroon’s Communications Minister Issa Tchiroma Bakary has dismissed the reports of war crimes, saying Cameroonian troops were working in perfect synergy with the Nigerian military and have been trained to avoid human rights abuses.

Heavy Gun Battle Between Army And Boko Haram In Maiduguri

The Nigerian troops are said to be battling suspected Boko Haram terrorists as explosions and gunfire have been heard in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

According to Sahara Reporters, the insurgent have been attacking Dailori and Walonri villages, outskirts of Maiduguri, since 7:23 pm.

Some student of the University of Maiduguri residing at 202 Housing Estate are now running for their lives as the conflict rages.

Biafra: Dutch Lawyer Files Complaint Against President Buhari

The lawyer filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The IPOB branch in the Netherlands stated that Nnamdi Kanu should be released, while Buhari has to be prosecuted

Protesters

Dutch lawyer has filed a complaint against President Muhammadu Buhari at The Hague, accusing him of committing crimes against humanity, including murder and torture.

Newsweek reports that Goran Sluiter, a lawyer at Dutch human rights legal firm Prakken d’Oliveira, filed the complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague on Friday, January 29.

President Buhari Will Rule Nigeria For Eight Years -General Diya

General Oladipo Diya (rtd), a former Chief of General Staff (CGS) was Nigeria’s vice president under the late General Sani Abacha’s regime as Nigeria’s head of State.

General Oladipo Diya

He was arrested for treason in 1997 and would have been eliminated but for the death of his boss in 1998 as he was given a presidential pardon by Abdulsalami Abubakar who took over from Abacha.

Iheanacho Hits Hat-Trick As Man City Cruise In FA Cup

Arsenal remain on course for a third consecutive FA Cup success after Alexis Sanchez inspired Arsene Wenger’s side to a 2-1 fourth-round win over second-tier Burnley on Saturday.

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur also progressed, but West Bromwich Albion were taken to a replay by third-tier Peterborough United and Bournemouth had to come from behind to beat 2008 FA Cup winners Portsmouth.

English FA Cup Results

English FA Cup results on Saturday:

Fourth round

Colchester 1 (Davies 80-og) Tottenham 4 (Chadli 27, 79, Dier 64, Carroll 82)

Playing later (1500 GMT unless stated)

Messi, Suarez Edge Barca Past Nine-Man Atletico

Barcelona took control of the La Liga title race as goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez inspired a come from behind 2-1 win against nine-man Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Koke handed the visitors a deserved early lead, but Barca turned the game thanks to two goals in eight minutes before the break through Messi and Suarez.

Atletico’s hopes of salvaging a point were then ruined as Filipe Luis and Diego Godin were sent-off for rash challenges either side of half-time.

Excerpts:The Super Eagles Must Prepare Well For Egypt cracker - Peter Rufai

Nigeria’s ex-international and arguably the best Nigerian goalkeeper of all time Peter Rufai also known as ‘Dodo Mayana’, was at the launch of Ikorodu United, one of the Lagos based newly promoted side to the Nigerian premier league.

Peter Rufai in action at USA 94

In an interview with Naij.com Sports, the number one shot-stopper thanked the management of Ikorodu United for returning elite football to Nigeria’s commercial hub.

He also cautions Sunday Oliseh on the crucial Nations Cup and World Cup qualifiers which are fast approaching.

Excerpts:

Sir, Ikorodu United are being launched into the premier league, how do you feel about this?

I have to give the management big kudos. Not just for the success, but one-for-one I can tell you, it would not have been easy.

They have been consistent. If you want to move to the elite league anywhere in the world, there are big challenges, especially in this part of the world.

Having set up a team like this, you fit in the right people into positions, and this has told their story.

Looking at the management and the players, the technical crew, it is not easy managing players in this country. I can tell you, for them to have been able to keep these boys from different background is a big kudos.

For them to be promoted into the elite league, the fans in Lagos that have been longing for this; in fact we thought we would have it with Stationery Stores, it did not come true All efforts did not go well.

This time around, Ikorodu United have made it and I am glad on that note.

Looking at the Super Eagles and their early exit at the African Nations Championship, how did you feel as an ex-international?

Personally, I don’t think that tells well on grounds of what we should be doing now in Africa and in the world, in terms of football.

It is over three decades since Nigeria had dominated the scene; I am talking about the 80s, before my time, then during my time. Right now, we should be in a position of both knowledge of the game and playing of the game, as well as the knowledge of tournaments and participation and knowledge of preparation.

With all these, Nigeria today should have been masters. So, it tells it all. I am disappointed that up till now, we are still struggling with the game itself.

I think the challenges the team had encountered, we hear different information about not properly being taken care of and all that, but I know the present administration are doing everything within their reach. Now we have a Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, a man with a well proven knowledge of soccer management alongside Amaju Pinnick, the president.

So, we know they are good hands and I wonder what would have happened. However, if we want to look at another perspective where we should know it is time to raise new players for the national team

To do this for the future, we should be ready to take the challenges.

So I think the exit at CHAN has served as a lesson and we should take it as a build-up process.

Now the World Cup and Nations Cup qualifiers are fast approaching, what lessons have we learnt from the early exit in Rwanda?

The early exit took everyone by surprise, because they walloped their Nigerien opponents in the first game.

Their game against Tunisia was a big one, as the North Africans are never push overs in African football; the last game against Guinea; I used to know the Guineans as a very tough team, though many would not observe this. The Camaras of those days, whenever we play against these guys, we are always on our toes.

So we should not let over confidence over shadow us. So, this has served as a lesson for the boys.

I hope this would be a morale booster for the team.

Sir, the Super Eagles will play a crucial AFCON qualifier against the Pharaohs of Egypt about 7 weeks from now, what are the ‘ingredients’ missing which you think Oliseh can quickly work on?

We don’t have anything missing in terms of expertise in our football. I only believe Oliseh would evaluate himself and then pick-up over expectations and work towards the victory of this crucial encounter.

Finally, what’s your advice for the Ikorodu United players?

Fantastic! Number one they must be discipline, as long as they have this. You can describe the word discipline in over a hundred of pages.

As long as they can handle this with commitment, then the sky is not their limit. They would go as far as possible.

Thank you very much Sir.

It’s a pleasure.

Source: Naij.com

Why Supreme Court Sacked Stella Oduah And Andy Ubah

Reports have emerged that the decision of the Supreme Court to sack Senators Stella Oduah and Andy Ubah representing Anambra central and Anambra south respectively was based on an appeal by a faction of the PDP in Anambra State led by Ejike Oguebego, Premium Times reports.

The two senators who ran on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were earlier declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the senatorial election last year but the Supreme Court annulled their election in a ruling delivered on Friday, January 29.

READ ALSO: Supreme Court Sacks Stella Oduah, Andy Uba From Senate

The court ordered that Chris Ubah from Anambra South and Annie Okonkwo from Anambra Central should replace the ousted senators. Uche Ekwunife, the third senator from the state also from the PDP had earlier been removed by the court of appeal. PDP members of House of Representatives from Anambra state were also sacked.

Oguebego’s case for recognition as the authentic executive of the party in the state and the right organ to conduct primary election prior to the 2015 election was set aside by the Court of Appeal early last year.

A Federal High Court, in Abuja, presided by Justice Evoh Chukwu, had in an earlier judgment affirmed Mr. Oguebego’s leadership of the party. However, the appeal court had set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court and recognized the PDP faction led by Augustine Akobundo and INEC thereby accepting the nomination of Oduah, Ubah and Ekwunife.

Both factions had separate primaries but INEC duly accepted the nomination recognized by the appeal court and the national secretariat of the PDP.

Chuks Chinwoba, one of the counsels of the Oguebego faction said in spite of the appeal court’s decision, they still went ahead to conduct primary elections which was monitored and reported by INEC.

The Supreme Court also re-affirmed the chairmanship of Oguebego as the authentic state chairman of the PDP in Anambra state which automatically nullified the list of candidates for various elective positions submitted by the other faction.

The Senate president, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are expected to swear in the members nominated by the Oguebego faction of the PDP in Anambra state following the ruling of the Supreme Court.

Meanwhile, Oduah has reacted to the verdict of the apex court that her sack rumors were “mere interpretations” of the Supreme Court’s rulings.

Source: Naij.com

ARMS DEAL: EFCC Closes In On Obanikoro’s Children Over N4.8 billion

Two sons of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro,  Messr Babajide and  Gbolahan Obanikoro are currently on the radar of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Sources at the anti- graft agency disclosed that N4,745,000,000.00 was traced to a company, Sylvan McNamara Limited, in which they have interest.

The money was allegedly paid in several tranches into the company’s account number: 0026223714 with Diamond bank from the Office of the National Security Adviser account with the CBN. According to the source, all the transfers were effected between June and December 2014, a period that coincided with the preparation for and conduct of the Ekiti state governorship election, which ushered in the current administration of Governor Ayodele Fayose.

For instance N200 million was transferred into  Sylvan McNamara’s account on June 5, 2015, while N2billion was also wired into the account from the CBN/ Imprest Main account on June 16, 2015. Another transfer of N700 million hit the account on July 7, 2014, while N1billion was credited to the account on July 30, 2014. Other transfers included: N160 million on August 8, 2014; N225 million on August 22, 2014; N200 million  on November 14, 2014 and N200 million on December 5, 2014.

Sources disclosed that both Gbolahan and Babajide Obanikoro, as directors of the company, were also signatories to its account until 2014 when one Olalekan Ogunseye was made the sole signatory to the account. EFCC sources disclosed that the payments to the company from the office of the National Security Adviser were made without any contract.

Former NNPC Leaders To Be Invited By EFCC For Questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun fresh investigations into the workings of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)

The anti-corruption crusade championed by President Muhammadu Buhari has shone its beam on the NNPC prompting the EFCC to conclude plans to invite former group managing directors of the corporation in February.

The Punch reports that on Friday, January 29, the EFCC made plans to invite the directors over the loss of revenue during their tenure.

Pastor Bought A Stolen Car, Says Thought It's God's Blessing

A pastor, Titus Onwuchekwa who was arrested by the police for being in possession of a stolen car claimed he thought God had brought him a blessing.

The Punch reports that he 32 year old pastor who came from Umuahia, Abia state was paraded alongside Felix Osas who sold the vehicle to the pastor and an accomplice, Ndibe Samuel.

Supreme Court Sacks Stella Oduah, Andy Uba From Senate

A full panel of Nigeria’s Supreme Court of Nigeria sitting in Abuja, on Friday, sacked the senators and members of the House of Representatives from Anambra State.

Andy Uba and Stella Oduah

The decision swept away a host of lawmakers from Anambra State, including the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Stella Oduah and her counterpart representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Andy Ubah. Also affected are members of the House of Representatives elected on the ticket of the PDP.

Court Denies Kanu's Bail As Kanu Fires Own Lawyer

The Radio Biafra director Nnamdi Kanu is currently in the Federal High Court Abuja for consideration of his bail application.

Kanu Nnamdi

After a long wait and expectation, the court has announced the commencement of the ruling which will be coming in next 30 minutes.

The director of the Radio Biafra has withdrawn one of his lawyers, M. U Udechukwu from representing him in court.

N-Delta Militancy Fuelled By Non-Clean Up Of Ogoniland —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Nairobi, Kenya, said that non-clean up of oil spillages in the Niger Delta especially in Ogoniland, was responsible for the militancy the region witnessed in times past.

The president consequently vowed to clean up the land by implementing the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP’s recommendations to save the land.

President Buhari made the promise during a visit to the United Nations Office in the Kenyan capital.

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Nairobi, Kenya, said that non-clean up of oil spillages in the Niger Delta especially in Ogoniland, was responsible for the militancy the region witnessed in times past.

The president consequently vowed to clean up the land by implementing the United Nations Environmental Programme, UNEP’s recommendations to save the land.

President Buhari made the promise during a visit to the United Nations Office in the Kenyan capital.

Source: Vanguard

Zika Virus: Avoid Travelling To Latin America, Health Minister Warns Pregnant Women

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has warned pregnant Nigerian women against traveling to Latin America over the recent outbreak of a strange viral disease known as Zika which is transmitted by a certain class of Mosquito. 

The strange disease causes babies to have abnormally small heads and growth difficulties.

The spokesperson of the Federal Ministry of Health, Boade Akinola, in a statement on Friday, said that there is no recorded case of the disease in Nigeria.

2 Die, 3 Hospitalised After Consuming Ogogoro (Local Dry gin)

Two persons have died after consuming some quantity of locally-brewed gin popularly called “Ogogoro’’, believed to have been contaminated.

Three persons were hospitalised at an undisclosed health facility, after taking the substance in Ugieda, South Ibie, in the Etsako-West Local Government Area of Edo on Thursday where the incident happened.

An eye-witness, Mr Lukman Rilwan, said that the five persons who consumed the local brew, had complained of stomach ache afterwards.

“After they consumed the gin, they began to complain of stomach ache; unfortunately two died immediately, while three others are currently hospitalised.”

The traditional ruler of South Ibie Clan, Alhaji Kelvin Danesi, and the Chairman, Etsako-West Local Government, Mr Yesufu Busari, who confirmed the incident, said that a ban would be placed on consumption of the gin.

“I got a report that two people have died and three others are critically ill at the hospital.

“So, we are doing everything to make sure that such things do not happen again. I have already summoned a meeting of all those that are into the sale of alcohol and we are going to place a ban on local gin,” the traditional ruler said.

Busari said that the council would liaise with relevant stakeholders, especially dealers in local gin, to educate and enlighten the people on current happenings.

He appealed to people of the area to immediately desist from consuming locally-brewed gin.

Source: Vanguard

Buhari Fighting Insurgency With The Arms I Bought – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, said President Muhhamadu Buhari administration’s is prosecuting the war against the Boko Haram insurgency with the arms his administration procured .

Ex President Goodluck Jonathan

Insisting that he laid a solid foundation for terrorism to be defeated, Dr Jonathan expressed hope that very soon, the new government would defeat the insurgency.

Jonathan, who spoke in an interview with France 24 as quoted by The Cable, said the insurgency caught the country unawares but noted that his government laid a solid foundation for terrorism to be defeated.

Obasanjo's Letter To The National Assembly; A Misplacement Of Anger

The senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye on Thursday, January 28 said that the letter sent by former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is a misplacement of anger.

Senator Dino Melaye

He expressed his dissatisfaction in the letter stating that Nigeria must work to support the anti corruption stand of the President Muhammadu Buhari Administration.

Melaye added that he hopes the letter was not an attempt to distract the country from the Halliburton and Siemens corruption allegations.

Metuh Regains Freedom After Meeting Bail Terms

The embattled National Publicity Secretary of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh, has regained his freedom. Metuh is facing trial over alleged N400 million fraud.

Metuh shortly after regaining freedom

Metuh, was arrested by four operatives of the anti-graft agency from his Abuja home on January 5.

Metuh and his firm, Destra Investment Limited, were charged before the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court over alleged N400 million fraud.

The charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/05/2016, was signed by the Assistant Director, Legal & Prosecution Department of the EFCC, Mr. Sylvanus Tahir.

Source: Vanguard

I Won’t Devalue Naira, Buhari Insists

President Muhammadu Buhari has stated their further devaluation of Naira would kill the currency, insisting that it was one decision he was not ready to take at the moment.

President Buhsri

The president said he was not also ready to inflict more hardship on the poor citizens of Nigeria who have already had doses of penury.

Senate President Saraki Replies Obasanjo

The President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday said the 8th Senate was committed to good governance, transparency, accountability and due process.

Senate President Saraki

The Chairman of the National Assembly (NASS) was responding to an open letter from the former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, to both chambers in which he called the attention of the lawmakers to issues bordering on budgets and finances of the NASS.

Obasanjo also raised issues of fiscal policy irresponsibility, extravagance and impunity by some members.

Imo State is Broke, Says Governor Okorocha

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state on Wednesday, January 27,  has stated that the state is broke as its monthly expenditure has surpassed its monthly statutory allocation from the federal government.

Governor Okorocha

He added that there were no going back on the State Government’s plan to concession the management of parastatals, The Sun reports.

The governor made this known when he spoke to reporters at the Government House in Owerri , the state capital, saying that the monthly wage of the State had always been higher than what the State receives from Federal allocations and internally generated revenue.

KOGI: Yahaya Bello Takes Over As Governor

The new Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, yesterday, declared his stand against corruption and impunity, saying he was in a hurry to develop the state.

Governor Yahaya Bello

Bello stated this after he was administered the oath of office and Oath of Allegiance as the fourth civilian governor of the state by the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah.

The governor, however, was betrayed by his emotion, when he burst into tears while remembering his late father and eulogising his mother and recalling the many troubles he faced before he became governor.

Olisa Metuh: Court Agog As PDP Public Relations Firm Speaks

A public relations (PR) company named CMC Connect Limited, has revealed details of jobs it did for the  Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The CMC revealed intricate details of their dealing while speaking at the trial of the embattled PDP spokesman, Chief Olisa Metuh, on Thursday, January 28.

A fifth prosecution witness (PW5), Yomi Ogunsanya told the court that his company was employed to manage the image of the now opposition party.

Ogunsanya, the managing director of CMC Connect Limited said his company represents one of the biggest PR company in the world, Burson Marsteller.

Dasukigate: Jonathan Speaks On ongoing Arms Deal Scandal

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it would no longer allow social functions and parties in public schools just as owners of private schools across the state have been warned to comply with rules and regulations guiding their operations. 

The Deputy Governor of the State, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule who disclosed this while briefing the media on the strategic focus of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration on education for 2016, said the Governor had directed that schools should no longer be used for social functions.

She said: “The Governor has directed that schools will no longer be used for social activities any longer. We want to implore members of the public to report any school that violates this directive and we would ensure that defaulting schools are sanctioned accordingly.” Adebule, who also oversees the Ministry of Education, said the state government was putting a searchlight on the standard of education in the private schools, saying it will no longer be business as usual for such schools that undermine best practices.

She said as a first step, the government will engage with private school owners and proprietors to intimate them on the action plan of the present administration towards improving the standard of education, saying that though government is willing to partner with private schools, they must also be willing to adhere strictly to the acceptable standard.

“Much as private schools are partners in the sector, we would not fold our hands and watch the standard flopped. Some schools even operate without registering with the government. We want to urge such schools to do the right thing or government will have no choice but to do what it has to do,” she said. Earlier, Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, while giving a detailed presentation on the policy thrust of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration for the education sector, said the state government intends to construct the biggest digital library.

He said the government was already at the planning stage of the library, while the actual establishment of the project would commence in the next quarter of the year. He said the state government will build 10 new model schools with state of the art facilities, while two new technical colleges will be built in the course of the year in areas where such facilities are urgently needed.

On the Ibile Tablets, Bank Olemoh said 324,000 tablets to Senior Secondary School students, adding that plans have been concluded to register all students in both public and private schools in the state under the Lagos State Student Personal Administration Number (LASPIN) project to aid proper planning. On the free meal in schools project, he said the state government is currently perfecting its framework for the eventual take off, saying that the project is expected to on the one hand, enhance the learning capacity of the pupils and on the other, boost the economy of the state.

Source: Naij.com

Dasukigate: Jonathan Speaks On Ongoing Arms Deal Scandal

Ex-president of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has made statements regarding the $2.1 billion arms scandal

Ex President Jonathan

The former president made this remark in a series of tweets, in reaction to certain claims that he has been too quiet even as many of “his men” are being prosecuted.

Mysterious Fiercy Hand Appears In The Sky Above Portugal

A giant ‘fist-shaped’ cloud punching through the sky was spotted over Portugal. It was compared to a fist from heaven, a comet and God’s hand holding a fireball.

The unusual cloud formation that was spotted over the Portuguese island of Madeira, which has been compared to the ‘Hand of God

Weather blogger Rogerio Pacheco, 32, was at home, when he saw the fist-like cloud formation punching through the sky over the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Supreme Court Upholds Governor Wike's Election

The apex court in an unanimous judgment, restored the declaration of Wike as the valid winner of the poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

Governor Wike

The Vanguard reports that the apex court’s judgement was unanimou, thus, validating the result of the April 11 poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

According to Justice Kekere-Ekun who delivered the lead verdict, three separate appeals that were filed by Wike, PDP and INEC, were meritorious.

Concurrent judgments of both the Rivers state governorship election ‎petition tribunal and that of the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal, were all set aside by the Supreme Court.

However, the court panel did not make statements regarding the reason for the judgement.

The panel which is led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed reserved their reasons for the judgement till Friday, February 12.

Meanwhile, The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state has accused Governor Nyesom Wike of abandoning all construction activities at all work sites in the State.

APC spokesman, Chris Finebone, said one of the most visible projects that have now been abandoned by the governor is the Eleme Junction–Trailer Park Junction interval of the East/West Road.

Source: Vanguard, Naij.com

How Super Eagles Of Nigeria Lost Out In CHAN

Nigeria crashed out of this year’s CHAN in Rwanda after they lost 1-0 to Guinea in a final Group C match in Rubavu yesterday.

Tunisia thrashed Niger 5-0 to win Group C on five points, while Guinea, also on five points, finished as runners-up. Nigeria were third on four points and Niger finished last in the group with a point.

It was the home-based Eagles first loss under coach Sunday Oliseh and it came at a bad moment and against most expectations as Nigeria were top of the group leading up this West African derby against Guinea and needed just a point to book their place in the last-eight of a competition they finished third two years ago.

Edo 2016: Mayaki Accuses PDP Of Plots To Blackmail Oshiomhole

A Senior Special Assistant on Media Affairs to Edo State Governor, Mr. John Mayaki, has accused the state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of plots to blackmail Governor Adams Oshiomhole in the build-up to the 2016 governorship election.

Governor Adams Oshiomole

Mayaki, in statement, claimed that the State PDP had orchestrated dubious political machinations to instigate Christian and Muslim faithful in the State against Oshiomhole.