New Governor Of Edo State Godwin Obaseki Takes Oath Of Office

The Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, Benin, was filled to capacity as the new Governor of Edo, Godwin Obaseki, took oath of office on Saturday.

His Excellency Governor Godwin Obaseki(Governor of Edo State)

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the main bowl of the stadium was filled to capacity as well-wishers, associates, friends and family members thronged the stadium to witness the ceremony.

"I Can’t Marry A Poor Guy" - Blogger Linda Ikeji

The successful blogger admitted in an interview that she would not consider marrying someone who is not wealthy.

Linda Ikeji

Celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji is not the bit reserved when it comes to her taste in men, stating that they can be anything but poor.

Ikeji mentioned this in an interview published today, November 5, 2016 by The Nation News.

The blogger disclosed that she has been getting quite a lot of marriage proposals, but only wants a man she can look up to.

President Buhari To Biafrans: No Referendum For You

Any chance of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to get a referendum of their own has been ruled out by President Muhammadu Buhari. 

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Muhammad Buhari

This announcement by the Nigerian president comes barely 24 hours after a stay-at-home protest by the Biafran agitators in the eastern part of the country to express their displeasure with the All Progressives Congress (APC) led administration. 

The Nigerian president who has just returned back to Nigeria from the United States of America, where he attended the 71st United Nations General Assembly, insisted during a media chat before his departure that the Biafrans are not getting any referendum. 

The Biafrans are trying to follow the British government’s referendum which all but guaranteed their exit from the European Union with the infamous ‘Brexit’, but President Buhari’s latest announcement may have poured cold water on their aspirations.

According to Sahara Reporters, the leader of the nation noted that the separatists have an option, however, and that is for them to form a formidable political party that will advance their interests in Nigeria’s democratic sphere.

During the media briefing, Buhari also admitted that he had a very successful outing, as he has signed the Paris climate change treaty. He reviewed all his major and side events during the visit and highlighted the issues on which he sent a clear and direct message to the world leaders. 

 In a press statement released by Femi Adesina, the president’s special adviser, he said:

“I highlighted the need for the international community to work together to liberate humanity from poverty, save our planet from the devastation of climate change and rid the world of terrorism for a more peaceful and prosperous future.”

President Buhari also stressed that he “mentioned that the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) arising from Boko Haram terrorism is of particular concern to us. 

“For this reason, we have taken concrete steps to address their humanitarian needs and to ensure that necessary conditions are established to enable the voluntary return of the displaced persons to their homes in safety and dignity.” 

Source: NAij.Com

NIGHT PRAYER

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen

Lord Jesus, we thank you for the gift of life and for the successful end of this day. We cannot deny the fact that we have offended you and derailed from your injunctions. We humbly beg for your mercy and forgiveness. Amen.

As we take our rest this night, may you watch over us and protect us from the evil ones who go about causing disaster and hunting your children. Shield us from their poisonous venoms and arrows and cover our bodies and souls with your most precious blood.

May your protective and caring hands rest upon us this night as we sleep in anticipation for yet another blessed day. Amen

This is our prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord Amen.

Good night beloved ones

Nigerian Soldiers Missing After Boko Haram Ambush

An unknown number of Nigerian soldiers are yet to be accounted for after an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in a community in Borno State, the army has said.

Nigerian Soldiers

The army said it was battling to save the lives of 19 other soldiers injured during the clash on Thursday.
Operatives of the Civilian-JTF, embedded with the military squad, were also badly injured in the deadly encounter in a village called Nguro Gongon.

Thousands Of Christians Gather To Worship In Washington DC And Pray For The Nation

About 350,000 people of all faiths gathered together on the National Mall in Washington DC on July 16 for Together 2016 to declare that Jesus changes everything and asking him to “reset the generation.”

Thousands of Christians gather to worship in Washington DC

To enter the event, held near the Washington Monument, people lined up outside the gates for what seemed like miles.

Together 2016 lasted from 9am to about 4pm. Originally, the event was scheduled to last until 9 pm, but some news reports said that local officials had requested it end earlier because of the high heat index.

Be Patient With Buhari, Things Will Be Better Soon – Maitama Sule

Elder statesman and Ni­geria’s former representa­tive at the United Nations,‎ Yusuf Maitama Sule has called on Nigerians to be patient with the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.

Maitama Sule

He said the policies of the government would result in prosperity for all in no distant time. Maitama spoke Friday at a town hall meeting, organised by the Federal Ministry of Information in conjunction with the Kano State government.

Edo State: Governor Oshiomhole Has Performed, APC Will Win Again – National Vice Chairman

The South-South Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has boasted that the party will win the forthcoming Edo State governorship election in September this year.

Governor Adams Oshiomole

APC National Vice Chairman, South-South, Prince Hilliard Eta said the performance of Governor Adams Oshiomhole will boost its chances.

Dangote Pledges To Assist Nigerian Government Turnaround Economy

Foremost industrialist and richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has restated his commitment to assist the Federal Government in turning around and diversifying the country’s economy.

Aliko Dangote

He said this in Lagos on Friday where he was honoured as “Man of the Year 2015” by The Guardian Newspapers Limited.

He said he was working hard with his company to take Nigeria to the next level and that within the next two and half years, Nigeria was going to excel in some critical areas.

Reasons Why Tinubu Turned Against Me- Senate President Saraki

Senate President Saraki and Tinubu

The embattled President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, who is currently facing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal has traced the genesis of his travails to a political disagreement with a national leader of the governing All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu.

Mr. Saraki, who was replying an open letter to him last week by a magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, suggested that Mr. Tinubu was after him because he blocked his (Tinubu) attempt to be the running mate to President Muhammadu Buhari before the 2015 election.

Why Did God Create All Things For Man?

God created all things for man so that man could offer all creation back to God. God created everything for man, but man in turn was created to serve and love God and to offer all creation back to him:

What is it that is about to be created, that enjoys such honor? Is man that great and wonderful living creature, more precious in the eyes of God than all other creatures? Yes...  because for him the heavens and the earth, the sea and all the rest of creation exist. God attached so much importance to his salvation that he did not spare his own Son for the sake of man. Nor does he ever cease to work, trying every possible means, until he has raised man up to himself and made him sit at his right hand.

"I Feel Your Pains, I Will Not Disappoint You" – Buhari Begs Nigerians

President Muhammdu Buhari on Friday called for patience with his administration, stating that he feels the pains of Nigerians and that he was working towards turning the hardship around.

President Buhari

Buahari made the appeal in Lagos during the Vanguard Personality Award ceremony where he was jointly honoured with his predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan as Personality of the Year, 2015.

Nigeria Army Kills 2 Suicide Bombers, Arrests Three

Soldiers of the Nigerian army on April 7 intercepted some suspected Boko Haram terrorists suicide bombers coming from Sambisa forest through Cashew Plantation. 

Deceased Suicide bomber

Troops of 101 Battalion of 7 Division received a tip off about impending attack in Maiduguri city and swiftly swung into action to avert the attack at about 4.00am .

One of the deceased suicide bombers

This was contained in a statement issued on April 7 by colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the acting director army public relations, a copy obtained by Naij.com. 

“The ever vigilant troops responded decisively by intercepting and neutralizing of the suspected terrorists at Madiyari village, while the third suicide bomber was intercepted and neutralized at Jimini-Bolori village. 

“Unfortunately 3 of our soldiers sustained injuries in the process and they have been evacuated to the unit’s Regimental Aid Post (RAP), for treatment,” he said. It was gathered that the two unexploded Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on the suicide bombers were safely detonated by a combined team of Nigeria Police and army Explosive ordinance device (EOD) experts.

 In a related development, the troops also arrested three suspected Boko Haram terrorists at Nwagafete village comprising two women and a 16-year-old boy who were connected to suspected terrorists’ food vendors earlier arrested.

Source: Naij.com

Ex President Obasanjo Denies Signing Budgets Without Details While In Power

Ex President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday debunked claims by the National Assembly that he signed budgets without details while he was president between 1999 and 2007.

President Buhari and Ex President Obasanjo

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmimuni Jubril, had said that there were occasions when the former president signed budgets the federal legislature transmitted to him without seeing the details.

Court Discharged Former Ogun Governorship Candidate 7 Years After Death

The ‎Ogun State Government has withdrawn a criminal case of illegal possession of government documents against a former governorship candidate of the defunct Alliance for Democracy, Dipo Dina, seven years after Mr. Dina’s death.

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On Tuesday, a court discharged Mr. Dina alongside three other accused persons.

Mr. Dina was murdered in 2009. His killers have not been identified yet.

Politicians Are To Be Held Responsible For Violence In Rivers Election, Not Police

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, has denied claims that the police favoured the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during Saturday’s National and State Assembly re-run elections in Rivers state.

Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase

The IG, who also absolved the police of blame in the violence that greeted the rerun polls, maintained that the force discharged its duties professionally.

He spoke to journalists in Abakaliki during his one-day working visit to the Ebonyi State Police command.

God is Angry With President Buhari...

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has yet again, lashed out at President Muhammadu Buhari over the way he has handled Nigeria since he came into power. 

Buhari and Fayose

Fayose, who had vowed never to stop attacking the president, told journalists on Tuesday, March 22, that God is angry with him (Buhari), hence the unending bloodshed in the country.