Former National Security Adviser Col. Sambo Dasuki(retd.) is one of 55 people the Federal Government claims stole more than $6 billion between 2006 and 2013. He is under investigation and has remained in custody as he is facing 3 trials in connection with looting billions of naira meant for purchase of arms for the Nigerian soldiers fighting Boko Haram insurgents. Though granted bail in December 2015, Dasuki has remained in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS).


Defence lawyer Joseph Daudu told AFP that Dasuki is being denied the right to a fair trial and that all 3 cases against him should be dismissed. "There's really no way he can get a fair trial in the circumstances," Daudu said to AFP. Daudu could however not "confirm or deny" the rumour that Dasuki reportedly arrested Muhammadu Buhari at gunpoint when he(Buhari) was overthrown in a 1985 coup while serving as head of military government. The defence lawyer further told AFP that there is "no love lost" between his client and Buhari. On the trial, the defence lawyer vowed if necessary, the matter will progress to the Supreme Court.


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When the news hit the blogosphere that Sokoto State governor, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal had married a 2nd wife, it immediately went viral. As speaker and governor, Tambuwal's 'official' wife as at the time of this report is Hajiya Mariya(nee Wali). Hajiya Mariya is one of the Wali sisters. She is the younger sister of the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the 2015 election, Senator Abdallah Wali, first Senate Leader of the Fourth Republic.



There are however indications that the new wife Maryam Mairo Mustapha may be positioned as the First Lady of Sokoto State. For those who have been the Governor and Maryam's mutual friends for many years, it may not have come as a surprise to them. Governor Aminu Tambuwal taught his new wife Maryam at Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) Kazaure, Jigawa State. They lost contact, and met again during Buhari's campaign in 2014/2015. The couple's wedding rites have kicked off with the fatiha, while an official announcement is expected to be made on their solemnization.


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FEATURE-Rescued from Boko Haram, one girl hankers for life with militant husband

By ADAOBI TRICIA NWAUBANI for Thomas Reuters Foundation

ABUJA, Feb 5 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Almost a year after she was rescued from Boko Haram captivity by the Nigerian army, 16-year-old Zara John is still in love with one of the Islamic militants who abducted her.

She was delighted to discover that she was pregnant with his child following a urine and blood test carried out by a doctor in the refugee camp to which she was taken after her rescue.

"I wanted to give birth to my child so that I can have someone to replace his father since I cannot reconnect with him again," said Zara, one of hundreds of girls kidnapped by Boko Haram militants during a seven-year insurgency in northeast Nigeria.

But any decision over the baby was taken out of her hands.

Her father drowned during flooding in 2010 so her uncles intervened. Some were adamant they did not want a Boko Haram offspring in their family and insisted on an abortion. Others felt the child should not be blamed for its father's crimes.

In the end, the majority carried the vote and Zara was allowed to keep her child, a son she named Usman who is now about seven months old.

"Everybody in the family has embraced the child," Zara told the Thomson Reuters Foundation in a telephone interview, asking that her location remain undisclosed. "My uncle just bought him tins of Cerelac (instant cereal) and milk."

Zara was aged 14 when Boko Haram militants fighting to establish an Islamist state raided her village of Izge, in northeast Nigeria, in February 2014.

They razed homes in the village, slaughtered men, and loaded women, girls and children into trucks.

Two of Zara's brothers were out of town when the militants struck in one of a wave of hit-and-run attacks on villages as well as suicide bombings on places of worship or markets.

Zara's mother fell off one of the overloaded trucks but tried to chase after the vehicle that was ferrying away her only daughter and her four-year-old son but was unable to keep up as the truck headed 22 km (14 miles) road journey to Bita.

ENSLAVED BY MILITANTS

At the time, Bita and other surrounding towns close to the Sambisa forest, were in Boko Haram control.

"As soon as we arrived, they told us that we were now their slaves," Zara recalled.

Her days were spent doing chores and learning the tenets of her new religion, Islam, until, two months later, she was given away in marriage to Ali, a Boko Haram commander, and moved into from a shared house to his accommodation.

"After I became a commander's wife, I had freedom. I slept anytime I wanted, I woke up anytime I wanted," she said.

"He bought me food and clothes and gave me everything that a woman needs from a man," adding that he also gave her a mobile phone with his number plugged in and tattooed his name on her stomach to mark her as a Boko Haram wife.

Ali assured her that the fight would soon be over and they would return to his home town of Baga where he intended his new wife to join his fishing business.

He told her that he had abandoned his fisherman trade and joined the militant group after his father and elder brother, both fishermen like himself, were killed by Nigerian soldiers.

In a June 2015 report based on years on research and analysis of evidence, Amnesty International said the Nigerian army was guilty of gross human rights abuse and extra judicial killing of civilians in parts of northeast Nigeria, calling for an investigation into war crimes.

Ali was not at home when the Nigerian army stormed Bita in March 2015 and rescued Zara and scores of other women, taking them to a refugee camp in Yola in northeast Nigeria.

The raid came as international scrutiny on Nigeria increased after the high profile abduction of 200 schoolgirls from Chibok in northern Nigeria in April 2014 which caused outrage internationally and sparked the global campaign #bringbackourgirls. The girls are yet to be found.

But Zara and Ali stayed in touch by phone until Nigerian soldiers realised some of the girls in the camp were still in touch with their abductors, seized their phones and moved them to another camp until they were reunited with their families.

Zara now lives with her extended family and son in a town far away from Izge.

Back with her family, Zara's male relatives took over control of her life again, with requests for interviews fielded by them and all of her movements monitored by her family.

But asked her opinion, she said she would rather be with her Boko Haram husband.

"If I had my way, I would retrieve the phone number he gave me," she said, regretting not committing his number to memory.

But Zara is realistic and knows the possibility of being reunited with Ali is very slim.

Instead she wants to return to school when Usman stops breastfeeding and maybe then run her own business.

"I want to do a business that is suitable for a woman, something that will not take me out of the house," she said.

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The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has dissolved the Board of Aero Contractors and appointed a Manager over the affairs of the airline in furtherance of the statutory responsibility of acquiring Eligible Bank Assets and putting them to economic use in a profitable manner. To this end, AMCON has engaged a reputable accounting firm to undertake a forensic audit of the airline's accounts over the last 5 years. This disclosure was contained in a statement released by AMCON which stated that: "The management of AMCON decided to make changes in the Management of the airline to protect the brand heritage of the airline, a very well cherished value. AMCON also maintains that its intervention is in the public interest to sustain and improve the robust and premium quality service which Aero is known for in the country. AMCON would like to assure the regulatory authorities, the traveling public and key stakeholders that the airline will continue to operate on the solid foundation of safety and security with excellent customer service."




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Ahead of the Kogi east and central senatorial districts rerun election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has barred the All Progressives Congress (APC) from taking part in the poll scheduled for February 20. Recall an Appeal court ruling had earlier nullified the elections of Senator Abubakar Abdulrahaman (Kogi East APC) and Senator Mohammed Abdulsalami Ohiare (Kogi Central APC) on grounds of non-conduct of primaries and ordered for rerun election within 90 days.




According to INEC’s State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mallam Halilu Pai, the exclusion of APC from the rerun election was in compliance with the dictates of the ruling of the court, which had particularly ordered that APC and its candidates should not be part of the rerun poll. The ruling party is also excluded from participating in the reruns for Okene/Ogori-Magongo federal constituency, Ofu and Ankpa I State Assembly. This restriction will however not affect the State Assembly rerun election for Dekina I (Biraidu) Dekina II (Okura) and Idah State Constituency.




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By JUMI RHODES


A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Friday, 22nd January 2016, granted the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Olisa Metuh bail in the sum of 300 million Naira and two sureties in like sum. Metuh is facing a seven-count charge of criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering.


In the ruling on Friday, the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, Justice Ishaq Bello, stressed that the sureties must be resident in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city. There have been mixed reactions as to how Metuh who is still being detained will meet the bail conditions. Pastor Adeboye's son Leke is one of the Nigerians puzzled at what will happen to Metuh's bail money. Below is what he(Leke Adeboye) shared on Facebook:

I have two questions.
1. Where does a normal man get 300 million N. That's 1Million dollars o. As bail money
2. What happens to the bail money. Who keeps it and who uses it?


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The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the influx of defectors into the ruling party has no dangerous effect. Tinubu made this disclosure yesterday while speaking at the Government House in Ibadan during a condolence visit to the family of the late Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugbade 1.


In his words, Tinubu said: “A human being must be able to associate and join any political party he or she wants, so you cannot stop them, or discriminate against them. If any member of a party is coming into APC and he is discriminated upon, it will be unfair. A good political party must be tolerant, accommodating to any member of a party coming into APC as long as they do not import corruption and injustice into our party. It is necessary for us to be tolerant and that is why APC is welcoming them into the party and we shall not discriminate against them.”



On the late Olubadan, Tinubu eulogized him saying, "Our late Baba lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation by our traditional institution. He was fearless, courageous and incorruptible. We are proud of his spartan lifestyle and discipline. Kabiyesi loved Ajimobi and I can say that he was one of his staunch backers for the governorship ticket."



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The acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has said some of the 55 Nigerians identified by the Federal Government to have stolen N1.34 trillion are reportedly serving Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. Secondus made this known in an interview where he accused the All Progressives Congress(APC)-led administration of turning a blind eye to the misdeeds of its supporters. The PDP chieftain aslo faulted the handcuffing of PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, at his recent court appearances.




According to Secondus: “This corruption involves both APC and PDP. Those involved are still in the government of Muhammadu Buhari, serving as ministers, some holding ranking positions even in security agencies. He should bring them to book; we are not against his fight against corruption, but it should be holistic and there must be Rule of Law. Look at the handcuffs on PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh. It is wicked and vindictive. Nigerians should see what is happening in a democracy because Metuh is the spokesperson of opposition party. Now, no one can speak freely. We are operating under threat and a Police state; our families now live under threat and they are being asked questions at the airport.”





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The Executive Director, the Geneva Press Club, Guy Mettan has disclosed that former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, will on Wednesday, hold a world press conference in Geneva, Switzerland.The press conference, which holds at 3pm local time, is part of activities lined up by the Circle of Diplomats (Circle Diplomatique), Geneva in his honour, which would be concluded with a dinner same day at the Intercontinental Hotel, Geneva.



According to a statement by Guy Mettan, Jonathan will address two most crucial topics in Nigeria and West Africa at the press briefing: security and civil peace in Nigeria and West Africa; and improvement of health and education of children. Meanwhile accredited United Nations correspondents and Swiss journalists are expected at the press conference, which will most likely see Jonathan talking about Boko Haram activities in Nigeria and the fight against insurgency.





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By JUMI RHODES





Barrister Sharon Ikeazor has emerged the All Progressives Congress(APC) candidate for the Anambra Central senatorial district elections. According to social media influencer and APC staunch member, Mr. Ayobami Oyalowo{@ayourb}, "The position of the APC screening committee was that there was only one aspirant, therefore all that was needed was an affirmation vote. The APC election committee led by Domingo Obende who was duly appointed by the party to conduct the primaries did their job. Their job was to get the duly accredited party members to affirm the position of the party which was done and concluded same day. I am pleased to inform you that the Domingo Obende led committee has now submitted their report which will be made public soon."





For those not in the know, Sharon Ikeazor was born into the family of Chief Chimezie Ikeazor SAN of Obosi, Anambra State, the founder of the Legal Aid for the Poor Scheme in Nigeria. She graduated with an LLB Hons in 1984 and called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985. She has 27 years post-graduation experience as a Solicitor and Advocate and a vast knowledge and experience in the field of Business Development for foreign multinational companies, project management, banking administration, national and international Government Liaison. In her career she worked with International Oil Companies, International Consulting and Engineering Firms, and rose to become the Senior Vice President of an International Consulting Firm.




In January 2011 she joined politics in Nigeria and contested and won the post of the National Woman Leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). After the merger of three political parties in 2013 she emerged the Interim National Woman Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC). A firm believer in the Girl Child Education having sponsored several girls in primary, secondary and tertiary education in Nigeria, she is passionate about better opportunities for Women. She initiated the APCYF (APC Young Women’s Forum), a forum to create space for young women in her political party. She is currently the Vice President of WIPF (Women in Politics Forum) and she enjoys mentoring young female politicians.




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On Thursday, 21st January 2016, the Oyo State governor Senator Abiola Ajimobi recived a letter of condolence from the Otun Olubadan, High Chief Lekan Balogun on the demise of Oba Odulana Odugade 1. The Olubadan-designate High Chief Saliu Adetunji was in the delegation that met with the governor at his office in Agodi GRA, Ibadan.




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The Ijaw Council of Elders- Delta State has written to President Muhammadu Buhari on Tompolo, alleged arrest of Ijaw elders, and other issues. In the letter titled 'Pipeline Attacks: Ijaw Elders Say No To Another Military Invasion of Gbaramatu Kingdom', it stated that,"While not holding brief for Tompolo, the ex-militant leader and contractor to the Federal Government had the backing of former President Goodluck Jonathan in policing the pipelines during which period he stepped on toes of many big time oil bunkerers across the nation. That way, oil production was raised to a record height. As one now in opposition party, could agents of the present ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) whose toes he stepped on, be fighting back with actions for smear campaign."



On the threat to arrest Ijaw elders, the letter further stated that,"It is sad to note that Commanding Officers of the military in occupation threatened to arrest elders of the Ijaw communities where there was vandalization of oil installations. No such threat was issued to elders of communities in the North East where Boko Haram has held sway for years with sustained capacity for wrecking occasional and spectacular havocs on the populace till now. It should be noted that elders have words, not guns to confront arms and angry youths and can only deploy words, to effect, only if the youths believe the Federal Government would respect the words of the Ijaw elders. The seeming treatment that the Ijaw/Niger Delta is a coquered territory in the Nigerian nation is unfortunate and does not promote a sense of belonging."



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Ooni Of Ife Pictured With 'Rumoured New Wife' Before & After Coronation

By JUMI RHODES


When Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi was coronated in December 2015, he stepped out with his wife Olori Adebukola, the mother of his only child Adeola. Less than 3 weeks after his coronation, an online news portal The Capital published an article that the Ooni of Ife had picked Princess Ronke Ademiluyi, founder of Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) and Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN), as new bride.


Less than 48 hours after this article hit the blogosphere, the Ooni of Ife's spokesman Folabi Da Silva, released a statement that, “Ooni Ogunwusi maintains a cordial business relationship with Ronke Ademiluyi who is also a princess from Ile Ife and their interests are strictly professional and there is no basis for such rumors of a relationship between the two".


Pictured below are Ooni of Ife and Princess Ronke Ademiluyi before and after his coronation.



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Ba’ale Maye Okunade (1820-1830)
Ba’ale Oluyedun
Ba’ale Lakanle
Bashorun Oluyole 1850
Ba’ale Oderinlo 1850
Ba’ale Oyeshile Olugbode 1851-1864
Ba’ale Ibikunle 1864
Bashorun Ogunmola 1865-1867
Ba’ale Akere I 1867-1870
Ba’ale Orowusi 1870-1871
Are Ona Kakanfo Obadoke Latosa 1871-1885
Ba’ale Ajayi Osungbekun 1885-1893
Ba’ale Fijabi I 1893-1895
Ba’ale Oshuntoki 1895-1897
Ba’ale Fajinmi 1897-1902
Ba’ale Mosaderin 1902-1904
Ba’ale Dada Opadare 1904-1907
Ba’ale Sunmonu Apampa 1907-1910
Ba’ale Akintayo Awanibaku Elenpe 1910-1912
Ba’ale Irefin 1912-1914
Ba’ale Shittu Latosa (son of Are Latosa) 1914-1925
Ba’ale Oyewole Foko 1925-1929
Olubadan Okunola Abass 1930-1946
Olubadan Akere I 1946
Olubadan Oyetunde I 1946
Olubadan Akintunde Bioku 1947-1948
Olubadan Fijabi II 1948-1952
Olubadan Alli Iwo 1952
Olubadan Apete 1952-1955
Oba Isaac Babalola Akinyele 1955-1964
Oba Yesufu Kobiowu July 1964 – December 1964
Oba Salawu Akanni Aminu 1965-1971
Oba Shittu Akintola Oyetunde II 1971-1976
Oba Gbadamosi Akanbi Adebimpe 1976-1977
Oba Daniel ‘Tayo Akinbiyi 1977-1982
Oba Yesufu Oloyede Asanike I 1982-1994
Oba Emmanuel Adegboyega Operinde I (1994-1999)
Oba Yunusa Ogundipe Arapasowu I (1999-2007)
Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade I (2007-2016)




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Former president Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has said he would continue to work for the "advancement of democracy, peace and progress in Nigeria and Africa". Jonathan made this disclosure while thanking the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on the President's award given him in recognition of his leadership in human rights, social justice and the universal fight for freedom. In his words, Jonathan said, " I thank Dr. Charles Steele Jr, President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, and the executive of the SCLC for honoring me today. It was also a pleasure to meet Naomi King, the sister of the late American Civil Rights leader and founder of the SCLC, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who was kind enough to attend the event and identify with the goals and aspirations of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. By this award, I am further inspired to continue to work for the advancement of democracy, peace and progress in Nigeria and Africa." The Southern Christian Leadership Conference, founded in 1957, is an African-American civil rights organization. SCLC, which is closely associated with its first president, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., had a large role in the American Civil Rights Movement.



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The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has said after the investigation on the $2.1billion arms fund, the misappropriation of funds in the oil sector by the Goodluck Jonathan-led administration may be the next to be probed by the Federal Government. Amaechi made this known on Thursday during a panel session at a round-table discussion organised by Business Eye in Lagos while speaking on the missing $49bn oil revenue, which the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido, alleged that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation did not remit into the Federation Account.




Amaechi said, “Even before Sanusi and President Goodluck Jonathan began to quarrel, I had to leak that letter. Sanusi wrote that letter to the President in September, I leaked it sometime in January, and that letter was personal: ‘Mr. President, $49bn was missing,’ and I got a copy of that letter. Instead of the Federal Government to say we are going to address this, they began to debate with the CBN governor and Nigerians join in the debate. Oh, it is not possible. Now, they have seen that is possible. I am sure this investigation going on, maybe when they finish with arms deal, they will go to oil. You will be seeing the stealing as it is going.”




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The death has been announced of René Angélil, the husband of award-winning singer Celine Dion. Angélil died on Thursday at the age of 73 after a long battle with cancer, Dion said in a post on her Facebook page. In her post written in French, Dion said, "Other information will be provided in the next few days" while adding the family wishes to mourn in private. Angélil, a Canadian entertainment manager, discovered Dion when she was 12-years-old and pushed her career to stardom before marrying her. He died at the family's home in Las Vegas. Angélil and Dion have three sons.




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The Senate president, Senator Bukola Saraki has said the red chambers received 2 versions of the 2016 budget proposal from the Presidency. This is following investigations by the senate adhoc committee's report on the missing 2016 budget proposal. According to the post on Saraki's verified Facebook page," Today, the Senate received the report of the ad hoc committee setup to investigate the claims of the ‪#‎MissingBudget2016‬. The report of the committee revealed that the Senate received two versions of the 2016 Appropriation Bill – one from President Muhammdu Buhari at the December 22nd, 2015 Joint Session of the National Assembly, and another from the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Ita Enang. The Senate will only accept the version of the appropriation bill that was presented by the President."




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The immediate past governor of Bauchi State, Mallam Isa Yuguda has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Muhammadu Buhari as he tackles the economic and security challenges facing the nation. The former governor also said he is not a corrupt politician. Yuguda made this disclosure in a statement from Abuja yesterday. According to Yuguda: “What is happening today is like when you want a deep wound to heal quickly, you need to wash it thoroughly with the necessary disinfectants and chemicals. It pains as it bleeds. But the gain is actually in the pain especially where there is an assurance that what we are doing is right. It is only a temporary pain. This is the stage we are in the country now and it calls for deep patience and understanding of all citizens.





“We can discern clearly that President Buhari is trying to make things work. His clarity of purpose is as unmistakable as his sincerity. Nigerians should try to be patient. Take for example the situation in the oil sector where it has not been possible to dismantle the cartel in that sector in the past. Everybody has a critical role to play in the ongoing nation-building process including those who served in whatever capacity in the past. Our present political office holders need to accommodate the opinions of former public office holders for the collective benefit of the country. It is not everybody who once served that is corrupt. This mindset should change.”





On allegations that all the former 36 governors were corrupt, Yuguda said: “On a very personal note, I did my best while in office but some misguided elements went on social media platforms to discredit me unjustly and ignorantly, accusing me of what I did not do. I leave them to Almighty Allah’s judgment. I served my people and my country to the best of my ability and conscience. I love my country. We have no other country we can call our own.”




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Rev. Fr. Chidozie Chilaka, aka ‘Jesus Network’ of the Catholic Diocese of the East (Orthodox Catholic has been sued for N5billion by the second son of 1st Republic Senate President, Late Abyssinia Orizu, Prince (Barrister) Orji Orizu over a prophecy. Orizu while addressing journalists in his Nnewi, Anambra home said no Nigerian native doctor in or outside Nigeria can say he has ever patronised or visited him. Orizu was responding to a prophecy by Rev. Fr. Chidozie Chilaka who alleged during his weeklong crusade at Nigeria Science and Technical College Nnewi, that the Orizu scion was responsible for the misfortunes of his uncle’s wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Orizu and those of her children. At the said crusade, Rev. Fr. Chidozie Chilaka reportedly called out Mrs. Elizabeth Orizu and told her that she had been under a spell from Prince Nwafor-Orizu.



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Kiki Osinbajo is one of the 2 daughters of Nigeria’s vice-president Prof. Yemi Osinbajo. The pretty babe joined Twitter with the handle @kikkiiosinbajo on Tuesday, 5th January 2016 with a short bio (Born on March 18) with a sexy profile photo. There is however no opening personal tweet from her yet but retweets of her disclaiming 3 fake Twitter accounts in her name. First daughter Zahra Buhari also joined in calling out the impostors. Within 72 hours of making her debut on Twitter, the VP’s daughter has 153 followers and follows 16 people.


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PDP chieftain, and former Special Adviser to ex-president Shehu Shagari, Tanko Yakasai yesterday confirmed that ex-PDP BoT chairman Chief Tony Anenih gave him and 8 other prominent Northerners N53m for advocacy visit to northern traditional rulers. According to 90-year-old Yakasai, he collected the money after Anenih's suggestion that he(Yakasai) should meet with the Northerners to mobilize their subjects for a hitch-free 2015 general election. The sum of N53million is said to have catered for the mobilisation team members' allowances, transportation and accommodation on a tour that took them to 18 states in the north.




Speaking to Vanguard, Yakassai said that “Yes, myself and 8 others collected N53m from Chief Tony Anenih to pay advocacy visit to prominent northern emirs to mobilise their subjects for a hitch-free 2015 general elections.” Yakasai named former minister of state, Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Mamman Anka, Barrister Bitrus Gwada and Alhaji Suleiman Lawal, Dr Bahago, Chief John Macklink from Plateau, and Senator Sodangi. Meanwhile one of the named beneficiaries, Chief John Mankilik has denied knowledge of the source of the money. Yakasai said the PDP mobilisation visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris; Emir of Gwandu; Tor Tiv, the Gwom Gbom Jos, Ohimege Igu, Kotonkarfe, Etsu of Abaji, Etsu Nupe; Atta Igala; Emirs of Anka, Ilorin, Nassarawa, Minnie, Bauchi, Zuru, Kebbi, Katsina, Dutse, Hadejia and representatives of emir of Daurawa.



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Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka has slammed Rivers State Government over an allegation that the immediate past governor, now minister of transportation Mr. Rotimi Amaechi allegedly spent N82 million to host him during his 80th birthday. Soyinka reacted to the statement by the Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Dr Austin Tam-George. Below is the statement entitled, “Those who flounder in the sewage of corruption":



“This morning, I saw only the headlines in one or two print media regarding the 80th Birthday dinner to which I was hosted by the former governor of Rivers State, the Honorable Rotimi Amaechi, now Minister of Transportation. I ignored them. It was not, and remains not my business to probe into the catering and logistical implications of the hundreds of institutions and governments all over the world to whom I acknowledge an immense debt of unsolicited recognition over the years.



“Since then however, I have learnt of some unsavory statements by the insecure incumbent of the Rivers State government Lodge. These included a loose invitation to anti-crime agencies to investigate the potential crime of being honoured through any occasion. The unprecedented call by this governor is prescient of a warning I recounted in my recent pamphlet publication THE REPUBLIC OF LIARS, and was taken from my address to an anti-corruption global conference that took place in Tunisia two years ago. Those words were: CORRUPTION STRIKES BACK. In this ongoing instance, that expression translates most vividly as “Those who are neck deep in the sewage of corruption ensure that they splatter sewage in all possible and improbable directions.


“I do however fully support the Wikeleaks call for multi-directional probes. I recommend further that he involve the services of INTERPOL to guarantee its extension to all international organisations and governments to whom I owe uncountable events of recognition – including birthday luncheons, dinners, cultural receptions and events of real, fictitious, or simply opportunistic flavoring – to which I have submitted myself. The descent to this present level of abominable distractions makes one truly despair. It is one that even I did not envisage when I warned – CORRUPTION STRIKES BACK! Whether it brings honour or dishonour to the nation is another matter – I am saddened, but indifferent. EFCC and company – over to you! You all know where I live."



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Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed media reports alleging that he received N1.7billion of the controversial $2.1billion arms deal fund from the office of the ex-National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.). Fani-Kayode made this disclosure in a statement, excerpted below:


“I read with amusement the allegation that was made in the media report that I was given 1.7 billion naira cash by President Goodluck Jonathan. This is false. A few hours later they changed their story and said that I received 1.7 billion naira from the office of the former NSA, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. This is also false.

“I have never received one kobo from President Jonathan himself, Colonel Dasuki or any other member of President Jonathan’s government. I have not ever been in receipt of any public funds and neither was I the beneficiary of any payments in cash, transfer, cheque or otherwise from any government official during the tenure of President Jonathan.

“As Director of Media and Publicity of the Jonathan/Sambo Campaign organisation I received money on behalf of the Directorate of Media and Publicity which I headed from private individuals and companies during the election campaigns but these were not public funds but rather private contributions specifically for the Presidential and other campaigns.

“Such moneys were transferred into my account by the Director of Finance of the Presidential Campaign Organisation and that account was specifically set up for the purpose of running the publicity and media aspect of the campaign for the whole country and my Directorate.

“These private individuals and companies paid their contributions into a designated account which was provided and controlled by the Director of Finance and from there she transferred it to the accounts of the various Directors and various individuals that were running for public office that the PCO supported.

“The money that was sent to me for my Directorate by the Director of Finance was used in a lawful and responsible manner and by the time the campaigns were over my Directorate had paid all of its bills for services rendered and was not owing any media house or anyone else one kobo.

“The Presidential candidate of our party President Goodluck Jonathan, the D-G of the PCO, the Auditor of the PCO, the Advisor to the PCO and the Director of Finance of the PCO all received reports and saw the results of the efforts of my Directorate. Not only were they satisfied with our efforts but they also commended us.

“Those private individuals and companies that were kind enough to support and fund President Jonathans presidential campaign with their hard earned money were perfectly within their rights to do so and they were more than happy with our efforts as well.

“They also commended us. Even though we ended up losing the election we fought a very virile, strong, visible, historic and aggressive campaign and the Nigerian people can attest to this. The encounter with the APC was an epic one and it was probably the most active and gruelling electoral battle in the history of our country.

“Not one kobo of public funds was spent by or given to my Directorate during the campaign and as far as I am aware not one kobo of public funds was spent by or given to the PCO. Presidential campaigns all over the world cost huge amounts of money and Nigeria is no different.

“This is especially so when it comes to publicity and media. My Directorate was difficult to run and our work was capital intensive. We did not use marshmallows, pebbles, and grass to pay for all the services rendered to us and all the television and newspaper adverts were fully paid for with money.

“Nothing was done or given to us free of charge by anyone. This should not be a surprise to anyone as the APC and President Buhari’s campaign organisation did the same.

“I opened an account specifically for the funds that were used to run my Directorate and fund all our activities in order to ensure accountability and transparency.

“We also audited our accounts regularly and insisted on the highest level of professionalism from all those that worked for or with us.

“Since when such matters have become a crime or subjects of criminal investigations I don’t know. If it was a crime to speak up for Jonathan during the campaign they should just say so.

“If it is a crime to be a member of the PDP and to be in opposition they should just say so. If it is a crime to speak up for and defend President Jonathan and key members of his government after he has left office they should just say so.

“If it is a crime to oppose the Buhari administration and speak up against his gross violations of human rights that they are indulging in and the violation of court orders they should just say so.

“During the 2015 elections the PCO and my Directorate spoke up and campaigned for many PDP members who were running for public office and we funded and worked for them too. That was our job and I am very proud of the PCO and the role we all played despite limited resources.

“I am particularly proud of the efforts of my team at the Directorate and I can assure all those that care to listen and that refuse to be misled by the government propaganda machine that we did nothing wrong. All we did was run an effective campaign and we did so with private funds and not funds from the government.

“I am aware of the attempt by the government and my enemies to discredit me, smear my name and silence me by alleging all manner of wrongdoing but I am not in the least bit perturbed. As always my innocence will fight for me and my God will never forsake me.

“I know that this government is capable of doing anything, of inducing anyone to say anything and that they have no sense of decency, justice or fair play. They are prepared to charge anyone just for breathing the air if needs be and they can attempt to frame up anyone that they believe is a thorn in their flesh.

“I have always known this yet I refuse to run away or to be silenced and I will not be cowered. Though I have been warned and told over and over again by those amongst them who care for my well being that I have been listed down and targeted for persecution I am not in the least bit concerned about their evil plans for me. My life and destiny is in the hands of God and not theirs and He will fight for me and vindicate me.

“As I have always said, the night may be dark but joy comes in the morning. If it was a crime to use moneys that were freely donated by private individuals from lawful and legitimate sources to fund the Presidential and other campaigns let them say so.

“No election campaign anywhere in the world, including that of President Buhari was run with just words, goodwill, grass and pebbles and neither were we given free campaign adverts or air time. All these things were run and paid for with large sums of money.

“This is especially so with publicity and media because that was the lifeblood of the various campaigns. I repeat, there is nothing that we did in the campaign organisation or that my Directorate did that Lai Mohammed, Buhari and the APC did not do in theirs. As a matter of fact they spent far more than we did but I have no idea where they got their money and whether they were private or public funds.

“Most importantly my Directorate and, as far as I am aware, the Jonathan Sambo Presidential Campaign Organisation did not receive any public funds from any government official or office to run our campaign. Of this I am absolutely sure and I am very confident because I made a point of asking and insisting that this must be so. These are the facts and I eagerly await my accusers, persecutors and detractors.

“Meanwhile I shall continue to live my life in peace, I shall not be intimidated by the boastful threats of the enemy and I will continue to live my life in the usual law-abiding manner that I have always done.

“It is expedient and necessary for me to speak out now even though the EFCC has not said a word on this matter or even confirmed that there is indeed an investigation going on. This is because the modus operandii of the Commission of late is to leak their intentions to SaharaReporters before they strike and abduct their victims.

“This has happened on a number of occasions and sadly they use such mediums to tell all manner of lies about the case and the accused to the public. By the time they finish they would have convicted their victim in a vicious smear campaign and media trial which is usually plagued and fuelled by lies and falsehood.

“It is for this reason that I have taken this opportunity, whilst I am still at liberty, to tell the Nigerian people the truth and let them have all the facts. I sincerely hope that my statement will help to clarify matters in the eyes of the public regardless of whatever lies that they will soon be inundated with by a desperate, weak and wicked government. I fear them not because my life is in God’s hands. God bless Nigeria."



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By JUMI RHODES




The struggle to get be successful can be difficult, and some have faced greater challenges than others. For Emmanuel Nwachukwu, he had to battle great odds to become the successful man he is today. Those battles have given him the edge to rise through the ranks, and in 5 years, he is today Head of Operations at the Nnamdi Ezeigbo-owned SLOT, one of Nigeria's biggest telecoms businesses.Tweeting from the handle @emma_dele, Emmanuel on his success story said: "I used to be a truck pusher at SLOT, today I am the Head of Operations and National Deputy Sales Manager.





"Some don't believe the truck pushing part. My dear, no be joke o! I push truck with my BSc Economics o. SLOT has made hugely positive impact in my life. Never make money life's ultimate(job seeker, already employed or employer). Always ask yourself, "how much money does a man really need). It's very important to have lofty dreams, but, it's far more important to set realistic roadmap to achieving such dreams. Majority aren't and won't be born will silver spoon. Most of us will never come wealthy. But, you can work hard/smart and find fulfillment. Apologies if that came across as bragging, I just shared my story to inspire any who is about to lose faith in the dignity of labour.There is no shortcut to greatness!!"



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By JUMI RHODES




International Monetary Fund(IMF) boss Christine Lagarde has told Nigerian lawmakers that the organization, which ensures the stability of the international monetary system, does not support foreign exchange restrictions, a policy measure the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) had taken after prices for Nigeria's oil exports collapsed. President Muhammadu Buhari had backed the central bank measures to restrict access to foreign exchange.





Addressing senior politicians during a four-day visit, Lagarde said: "Additional exchange rate flexibility, either up or down, can help soften the impact of external shocks, make output and employment less volatile, and help build external reserves. It can also help avoid the need for costly foreign exchange restrictions, which we don't really support, and if they exist they should remain temporary by nature." In a related development, Senate president Senator Bukola Saraki has assured that the National Assembly will look into the foreign exchange restrictions. In his words, "After series of engagements with SME owners who are affected by the current CBN policy on Forex. The Senate has advised CBN to review."





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By JUMI RHODES


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to release the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Chief Olisa Metuh on the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari. As at the time of this report, the directive had not been received from Mr. President. Dawn-To-Dusk News however gathered that Metuh has written a 2-page statement. According to a source," As at 7:42pm this evening, Olisa Metuh has finished answering all questions on the allegations & made a statement to this effect. EFCC says they are waiting for directives from president Buhari to release him or not.Olisa Metuh statement to EFCC was short - 2 pages.



"He said former president Goodluck Jonathan called him & gave him an assignment. That he carried out the assignment perfectly well & reported back to the former president who was satisfied with job done. That if the EFCC has any case they should charge him to court. He is ready to defend himself. That he disbursed all monies to those it was meant for but will not give details until he is charged to court. That former president directed he should give an account for which the job can be funded & he gave his company account.





"Asked for a copy of the report, Olisa said its for his personal records & he will not give EFCC but will present it in court. That he was transferred N400m for the job & he disbursed it to the last kobo. That he submitted a report to GEJ & he has a copy. They asked Olisa to make additional statement, he declined & said they should use force if they want him to.Olisa Metuh is set for Court. It's now over to EFCC for next move.Olisa has refused to drink water or eat food. They asked him, his reply: "Do you people want to poison me?"



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