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At least, 21 vehicles have been burnt at Coconut Bus stop area of Apapa as fuel tanker fell and caught fire.

Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe in a text message sent around 10:56pm confirmed that 21 vehicles had been burnt as a result of the fuel tanker which fell and caught fire.

He said the 21 vehicles were burnt in a Mechanic Workshop at Coconut Bus Stop, along Apapa Expressway.

In his words: “A fuel tanker fell down and ignited 21 different vehicles in a mechanic workshop at Coconut Bustop, along Apapa Express Road.”

The fire is still raging as the Fire Servicemen are trying to put it out.

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Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, congratulates Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

Prof. Osinbajo also congratulates the people of Somalia on the successful conclusion of their electoral process, which is an important step in consolidating democracy and fully restoring law and order in the country.

Acting President Osinbajo affirms that Nigeria remains committed to supporting the peace, security, stability and development in Somalia and looks forward to working with President Farmajo on other key areas of shared interests and mutual concerns such as the fight against terrorism and security-sector reforms.

In addition, the Acting President notes the successful efforts of the Somali security forces and the African Union Mission in Somali (AMISON) and their invaluable role in ensuring a safe and secure environment during the electoral process.

According to him, this successful election is a landmark achievement for the people of Somalia in particular and Africans in general. It is remarkable, Prof. Osinbajo observes, that our continent is marching forward with democracy across all of its frontiers. This is a goal that we share with the people of Somalia, he states.

He wishes the new government a successful tenure that will usher in long-lasting stability and prosperity to the Somali people.


Laolu Akande
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
Office of the Vice President
February 12, 2017

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Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo delivers Lecture on Economic Dimension of National Security, National Defence College Abuja.See photos below

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Nigerians on social media have called out on Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose over his public support for the proposed February 6th nationwide protest.

Mr. Ayo Fayose on Tuesday night announced that he'll join the anti-government protest in February.


Majority of Nigerians across social media criticised the Ekiti state governor on Wednesday morning when he declared intention to join Tuface and others in the protest.

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Fresh reports reaching out this morning says the battle between Harrysong and his estranged label, Five Star Music is now a full blown war.

An eye witness who was present at the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos (the same station Skales slept overnight back in June 2016 when he had issues with his label, Baseline) yesterday tells us Harrysong was re-arrested alongside his manager, Desmond Ike on fresh criminal charges.

It was also gathered that Harrysong and his manager spent the night in police custody and may be charged to court this morning.

‘They were re arrested on fresh criminal charges of fraud, forgery and impersonation. I heard them saying they forged E-Money’s signature to collect money from a brand’ the source said.

Efforts however made to reach out to Five Star for comments were declined. We’ve also tried to reach Harrysong, his number has been switched off since last night while his manager, Desmond didn’t respond to his calls

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Nigerian singer, Blackface has incurred the wrath of Nigerians on social media after branding the planned nationwide protest spearheaded by his former music mate, 2face, ‘useless’.

The singer took to his social media page to react to the planned nationwide protest themed ‘Enough Is Enough’ which was earlier scheduled for February 5th but has since been rescheduled to the 6th of February.

In reaction, Blackface urged Nigerians to disregard the planned protest calling it useless and baseless. He added that Nigerians should be careful of being used by politicians.

In reaction to his stand concerning the protest, Nigerians on social media expressed their varying opinions.

See comments below:

The planned protest has seen support from several top personalities in the entertainment industry and in the government as Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti earlier in the day tweeted his support for the planned march.

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Ondo state Governor Segun Mimiko met with Afenifere leaders at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure.

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Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state has called on those wishing President Muhamamdu Buhari dead to go and confront God.

He stated this Monday night when he paid a solidarity visit to the Acting president, Yemi Osinbajo at the presidential villa, Abuja.

Ortom is the first governor to publicly declare his support to the Acting President in a manner so unusual since President Buhari jetted out on January 19, 2017 for holiday.


While condemning the rumored death of president Buhari, Ortom also believed it was the Will of God for the president to be in charge of Nigeria’s affairs at this time.

He said: “Well, today is to pay solidarity to the Acting President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and to pledge my loyalty and best wishes to him and to wish Mr. President, who is on vacation, good health and safe return back to continue to lead us. And we pray that God will continue to help this administration that came at a time that Nigeria is passing through recession occasioned by bad leadership by past administration.

"And to say that those that are wishing Mr. President death should go and confront God who brought Mr. President to be President of Nigeria. It wasn’t his making".

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Minister of Transportation, Amaechi paid a courtesy visit to the Kano state Governor Umar Ganduje, they also discussed on the Kano-Kaduna rail project. See photos below

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Ondo House of Assembly had pased a Vote of Confidence on the Leadership of Jumoke Akindele as the Speaker of the house.

In its early hours sitting today, a motion of Vote of Confidence was moved by the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Ifedayo Akinsoyinu and adopted by the majority of members seated, a solidarity of the Honourable members of the House put paid to the lingering controversy over the leadership of the House.

The sitting was however disrupted by miscreants after the passage of motion and commencement of the executive session, an occurrence which made the Police to intervene and sealed up the Assembly premises to safe lives and properties.

The Ondo State House of Assembly has been engulfed in a leadership tussle which has left the House divided into camps where some members, last Friday, sat and elected Hon. Malachi Coker, representing Ilaje Constituency, and another camp, today, retaining loyalty to Speaker Jumoke Akindele

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Photos from Bayelsa state Governor 51st birthday party

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These two (2) physically challenged brilliant minds motivated me as i used the newly commissioned pedestrian bridge at Berger bus stop in Lagos. www.metronaija.com spoke with them and they were happy to interact with us as they carry out their selfless job. Adamu Umar and Salisu Ibrahim were not born in Lagos and do not receive salary from anyone or government establishment for sweeping the ever busy bridge at the outskirst of Lagos state.


Adamu told www.metronaija.com exclusively that he spent 15 years in Lagos while Salisu cant remember the number of years he has spent in Lagos and also his age. See more photos below


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National Assembly Members from Kogi State on a solidarity visit to His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. On the visit are: Senator Ahmed Ogembe, Central Senatorial District; Hon. Kabiru Ajanah, Adavi Okehi Federal Constituency, Hon Tijani Damisa, Okene, Ogori/Magongo Federal Constituency; and Hon. Idris Lawal - Ajaokuta Federal Constituency

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Kaduna state Governor pictured inspecting the Road Dualization Project in Rigasa, this morning. See photos below

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Newly built Kogi State Revenue House commissioned by Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar IV.

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On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari's letter clearing Babachir Lawal , secretary federal of the federation of allegations leveled against him was read on the floor of the senate.

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ekiti Command, is monitoring and raiding cyber café in the state found selling fake JAMB registration forms to unsuspecting people.

NSCDC’s State Commandant, Mr Donatus Ikemefuna, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday that the command had arrested four persons in connection with the illegal act.

Ikemefuna condemned the defrauding of unsuspecting parents, guardians and wards by some young men through the internet.

NAN reports that the operation was made possible by a synergy between the Corps and JAMB to monitor every operational activity of JAMB, including provision of security coverage during examination.

He said that the suspects were arrested in different locations in the state.

Ikemefuna, therefore, advised Nigerians to be careful with cyber café and their owners that were selling fake JAMB forms and printing fake admission letters.

He also urged them to patronise registered and accredited JAMB registration centres and report any cyber café or their owners involved in the sharp practice to the NSCDC. (NAN)


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Photo of freed pupils, staff of Nigerian-Turkish school

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Chairman of General Electric, Jeff Immelt has been meeting with Ministers of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola & Transport, Amechi to discuss ongoing & planned projects. See photos below

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The Imo State Government is set to launch Imo Air to be operated by Dana Airline, in a partnership deal.

Dana Airline Communications Manager, Mr Kingsley Ezenwa, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.

According to Ezenwa, Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo said at Sam Mbakwe Airport, Owerri during the launch of the partnership that the contract will last for a 10-year period.

“It is borne out of our desire to increase business activities in Imo, improve tourism drive, diversify its economy and provide employment opportunities for our citizens.

“We have no Air Operator Certificate and that is why we approached one of the leading airlines in Nigeria to manage this service for us.

“We believe that our partnership with Dana Air to operate Imo Air is a step in the right direction to open Imo State to the world,” Okorocha said.

Okorocha also said the Imo International Cargo is in the offing as part of the initiatives to open up Southeast to importers and exporters.

He said this would reduce the over -reliance on Lagos, Kano and other international airports for the export and import of goods into the country.

“This initiative is no doubt a boost for the Southeast economic liberation struggle,’’ Okorocha said in the statement.

The Accountable Manager of Dana air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, said the airline was delighted with the partnership. “It is a well thought-out decision by the state government’’.

“As you may be aware, Dana Air is the only domestic airline to have undergone an operational audit conducted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and its foreign partners- The Flight Safety Group.

” Also, in our determination to meet the highest global aviation safety standards, Dana Air recently concluded its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) with a strong desire to move on to the next stage soon.

“Our continuous investment in human capital development, training and retraining of staff to meet the challenges of the industry has culminated in a dedicated, loyal, meticulous, pragmatic and highly motivated workforce.

“This has also been the secret of our consistency and steady growth in the industry, despite the multiplying operational challenges that domestic airlines have to grapple with,” the statement quoted Mbanuzuo as saying.

According to him, Dana air, having flown over 4.5 million passengers in the last eight years of its operations, is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines with over 27 daily flights from Lagos to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Uyo. (NAN)

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Acting President, Prof. Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the 2nd Presidential Quarterly Business Forum in Abuja today. He was also pictured with Fashola and and Senator Udoma Udoma. See photos below

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Stakeholders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in the South West geo-political zone are currently meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital.

Among those who beat the time to arrive early at the meeting billed to take place at 1pm include former interim National Chairman of the party and former governor of Osun state, Chief Bisi Akande; Minister for Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Muhammed and his Finance counterpart, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun.

Others include the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Governor of Ogun state Chief Olusegun Osoba, former Governor of Osun state, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode who arrived about 12.50 pm.

Also attending the meeting include Senate Chief Whip, Senator Olusola Adeyeye; Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

The Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu. Governor Ibikunle Amosun, and Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state have all arrived the venue of the meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is yet to be revealed.

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Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo delivers remarks at the Nigeria Service Delivery Innovation Challenge showcase. See photos below

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles moved up three places from 67th to 64th position in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking released on Thursday in Zurich.

The ranking also saw Nigeria improving from 16th to 14th position on the African continent, behind the likes of South Africa Congo DR, Congo Mali to mention a few. Cote d’Ivoire returned as Africa’s highest ranked team, as they improved from 36th to 34th in the ranking.

Nigeria’s 2018 World Cup qualifier group opponent, Algeria dropped to second position on the continent, Senegal in third position and 39th in the world, while Tunisia and Ghana occupy fourth and fifth positions on the continent.

Nigeria’s other two 2018 World Cup qualifying group opponents, Cameroon and Zambia dropped. The Indomitable Lions of Cameroon dropped five places from 54th to 59th spot in the world (11 in Africa), while the Chipolopolo of Zambia also dropped from 91st to 92nd in the world (24 in Africa) respectively.

In the latest world ranking, Argentina maintained the top position with a total of 1646 points, Belgium retain its second position, Germany moved up to third position, South American countries, Colombia and Brazil are tied in fourth position, while Chile currently occupy the sixth position in the new world ranking.

Meanwhile, the next FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking is expected to be released 20 October, 2016.

Africa’s Top 10:
1. Cote d’Ivoire
2. Algeria
3. Senegal
4. Tunisia
5. Ghana
6. Congo DR
7. Egypt
8. Congo
9. Mali
10.Morocco

World Top 10:
1. Argentina
2. Belgium
3. Germany
4. Colombia
4. Brazil
6. Chile
7. Portugal
8. France
9. Uruguay
10. Wales

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC on Sunday blamed oil marketers in the country for the excruciating scarcity of kerosene and Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas.

The price of cooking gas had shot up from about N3,500 in most places before the Christmas holidays, to a minimum of N5,000 for a 12.5 kilogramme cylinder last week, while kerosene which went for as much as N250 per litre is now sold for a minimum of N500 per litre.

Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Department of the NNPC, Mr. Ndu Ughamadu, in an interview with newsmen, said the oil marketers were responsible for the scarcity and the hike in the prices of kerosene and cooking gas.

He denied that the scarcity was a ploy by the NNPC to push for an increase in the prices of cooking gas, kerosene, petrol or any other petroleum product.

Ughamadu said the NNPC had been consistent in bringing in petroleum products into the country, but its efforts were not being complemented by the marketers, who he said had refused to bring in products.

He noted that the LPG market was fully deregulated and though the NNPC was trying in this regard, it could not compel the marketers to bring in the product, especially as it was not a regulator.

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Borno state Governor, Shettima hosted the Executive Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin. See photos below

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Arch Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, the President, Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), has frowned at the various acts of unjustifiable killings in the country.

He said that the evolving culture of brutality and wanton destruction to human lives in the country had become alarming and unparalleled in the history of the nation.

The president, in a statement by Rev. Fr. Chris Anyanwu, Director of Communications, Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, in Abuja on Thursday, called on Nigerians to have a rethink with regards to wastage of human lives.

Kaigama said that taking human lives just because it suited ones religious, ethnic, political or even criminal aspirations was unjustifiable and should not be the practice in a civilised world.

According to him, human lives are dignified and sacred and should not be sacrificed as if they are mere animal lives for pleasure or celebration.

“How can human lives be so casually terminated with pictures of dead bodies, decapitated or disfigured corpses shown in the social media.

“What is mind-boggling is the seeming insensitivity to the killings. Does it not trouble us that the international community is watching Nigeria with great apprehension.

“The scriptures say that God created man and woman and asked them to increase and multiply and fill the earth, not to depopulate it by act of violence.

“The manner lives are being taken right now in Southern Kaduna and many other troubled areas of our nation is tantamount to a declaration of war against helpless and innocent Nigerians.”

He noted that people had rough and tough times when innocent Nigerians lost their lives as it was experienced in Agatu, Madagali, Gwoza, Yobe, Plateau, Taraba, Nasarawa, Anambra, Abia and now Southern Kaduna.

Kaigama said these impacted negatively on the younger generation growing with the impression that life was cheap and could be taken away at the whims of anyone or any group that so desired.

“For how long will killings, associated with demented or irrational reasoning continue to be witnessed, especially in Southern Kaduna before a concerted effort is made to stop such carnage permanently.

“When will one Nigerian life matter or must people be killed in thousands or millions before we realise the humongous damage done to our people.

“We are becoming so sadistic that we do not see that such brutality creates a culture of impunity, chaos, anarchy and doom; as if the needless killing by Boko Haram is not enough.

“A culture is developing that does not seem to know the difference between the lives of human beings and that of cows, goats, rams, chickens.’’

The clergyman commended the security agents and urged them not to see the weapons they were using as licence to molest those they were supposed to protect.

He urged the Federal Government not to procrastinate in proffering well-thought out responses to act of savagery in the country. (NAN)


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