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Buhari’s performance has shown he’s not messiah people expected – Senior lawyer, Ukweni

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ntufam Mba Ukweni SAN has observed that Nigerians are sad and disappointed with President Muhammadu Buhari and his administration.

Speaking with STAINLESS MEDIA on phone on Saturday, Ukweni said, “If President Buhari had lost the 2015 presidential election again, may be the country wouldn’t have been where we are today.

“Boko Haram would have been on the increase, the north would have been more divided and polarised because they would say, they were not given opportunity to rule and that if Buhari was allowed he would have performed magic, turned the country round and Nigeria would have been the most prosperous country.

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Gunmen attack Zamfara village again, kill 15

Barely one week after the killing of 26 people in a community in Zamfara State, gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members, have again hit another village in the state, killing 15 people.

Public Relations Officer of the state’s Police Command, DSP Muhammad Shehu told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Saturday, in Gusau, the state capital, that the bandits killed the people in a village called Zakuna.


He said the village is in the Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State in Nigeria’s northwest.

Zamfara State has seen repeated attacks in recent times that have left scores dead and added to the agony of unending attacks that have been blamed largely on the jihadist group, Boko Haram.

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Former speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, has said he regretted leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2015.

Na’Abba said this in an interview with Vanguard where he also accused President Muhammadu Buhari of running a one-man show.

The ex-Speaker, whose house was burnt down for supporting the PDP in 2011 but took the painful decision to leave for the APC, said his expectations for leaving the PDP to APC have not been met, adding that he only has regrets.

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The Super Eagles have declared that patriotism, more than anything else, will be enough motivation for their performance at the World Cup.

Speaking Wednesday evening, at an event at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja Leicester City and Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho said there was more to the World Cup than money.

“The most important thing about the World Cup is not the money,” he started, adding, “but I must admit that the fact that the money is there and we know it is there gives us extra energy, extra motivation in the preparations.”

Defensive stalwart Kenneth Omeruo, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi, Oghenekaro Etebo and Wilfred Ndidi and forward Odion Ighalo also admitted this much in separate interviews.

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I Go Dye blasts politicians, lists areas they have failed Nigerians

Popular stand-up Comedian, Francis Agoda, otherwise known as I Go-Dye has insisted that its high time political parties accepted that they have failed Nigerians.

Agoda anchored his claim on the fact that the political class can’t protect the interets of Nigerians, adding that politicians have failed to keep up with the principles of democracy.

He stated this in a post on his Instagram page, while sharing his thoughts on the celebration of Democracy Day in Nigeria.

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Buhari’s achievements laudable, deserves 2nd term —Johnny

Prominent Ijaw leader and chieftain of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Chief Micheal Johnny, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for restoring peace and security in Niger Delta region.

He described the President ‘s remarkable achievements in the last three years in office as commendable and should be rewarded with a second term.

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UNILAG vows to uncover sexual allegation levelled against its Lecturer

The Management of University of Lagos has vowed to thoroughly investigate the allegation of sexual harassment leveled against its lecturer.

UNILAG authorities in a release yesterday from the Communication Unit, Corporate Affairs Directorate urged its stakeholders to remain calm , adding that the truth of the matter would be uncovered in due time.

It said: “The attention of the University Management has been drawn to a news report trending on social media in respect of an alleged sexual harassment involving an alleged lecturer in the University of Lagos.

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CBN deputy governor, Adelabu resigns

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) deputy governor in charge of Operations, Adebayo Adelabu has resigned.

Adelabu whose disengagement notice has already been accepted by President Muhammadu Buhari, has indicated interest to join the gubernatorial race in his home state, Oyo.

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Zinedine Zidane has resigned as Real Madrid manager.

The Frenchman confirmed his exit in a press conference on Thursday afternoon.

Zidane took the decision after meeting with Real president, Florentino Perez, earlier in the day at the training ground.


“I’ve taken the decision to not continue next year as Real Madrid coach.

“This is the right moment for everyone, it might seem a bit strange, but it had to be done for the good of everyone, the players, the club, and myself.

“This team must keep winning, and it needs a change after three years, another voice, another method of working.

“The decision maybe does not make sense to many people, but it does to me. This is the moment to make a change, also for the players, after three years it is the right decision,” he said.

During his two-and-a-half year spell as manager, Zidane won an incredible eight titles, including three consecutive Champions League trophies.

What Fayemi said after he resigned from Buhari govt

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi announced his resignation from the federal cabinet on Wednesday.

Fayemi’s resignation, which was approved by the President, is to enable him contest the July 14th, Ekiti State Governorship election, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The Minister announced his resignation at a valedictory press briefing held at the Ministry’s conference room.

He also used the occasion to give accounts of his stewardship in the ministry, which he headed for two and a half years, admitting that the sector has indeed met its set goals of increasing its contribution to the national GDP.

In his remarks, he said: “As part of the support we received from the Natural Resources Fund, the Ministry has finalized exploration initiatives totalling N15 billion allowing successful entities help with the exploration of priority minerals like Gold, Lead, Zinc, Rare earth metals to mention a few.

“We have initiated the establishment of the National Minerals Commission (NMC), which would harmonise the functions of the Cadastre Office and a number of key departments in the ministry, under a unified administrative structure for greater efficiency and effectiveness in sector governance. This has been approved by the FEC and passed 2nd reading at the National Assembly.

“We have reinvigorated our Mines Surveillance efforts, with the deployment of newly trained and empowered officers across the federation.

“Infrastructure required for the proper functioning of the minerals and mining ecosystem such as railroads, competitive financing systems, mine and asset security and related support services are being developed in concert with other government entities. For instance, as part of our efforts to de-risk the sector, we are in discussions with the Bank of Infrastructure, as part of a consortium, to attract private capital investments for critical mining infrastructure.

“In order to encourage beneficial participation of state governments in the mining sector, we have gotten approval for the implementation of the constitutionally guaranteed 13% derivation for mineral revenue to states, similar to the derivation that oil-producing states currently enjoy from the federation accounts.

“We have delivered on the objective of building a collaborative sector security framework by working extensively with state governments and relevant ministries to formalize and manage our artisanal miners, while also working with defence and security agencies to curb the actions of illegal mining in the country.

“We also recorded progress in resolving the legal issues around our legacy projects, particularly Ajaokuta. We have signed a Modified Concession Agreement (MCA) that has allowed for the commencement of the return of the entity to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“We have in place a timeline of action which would see the legacy plant become operational in the near future. We are at this time concluding an audit process, further to which we would fully take over the plant. We are taking the most appropriate steps in our national interest to ensure Ajaokuta is finally put to work after several false starts in the past.

“On ALSCON, we have also made significant progress in our efforts to bring the Company back to life with the approval of the National Council on Privatisation that the company be given to UC Rusal with clear conditionalities for resuscitation.

“Development of IT integrated Automation and interactive Web portal for the MMSD to create One Stop Shop online interface for investors and other players in the sector to obtain data on a broad range of subjects about our jurisdiction, and process a number of key applications from anywhere in the world.

Launched a N5 billion fund (made up of N2.5 billion by SMDF & a counterpart fund of N2.5 billion by Bank of Industry) to provide single digit interest loans to Artisanal and Small & Medium scale miners.

It was a press briefing with an unusual outpouring of emotions, as the Minister of State, Hon Bwari and the Permanent Secretary poured encomium on the outgoing minister.

Fayemi said: “On one hand, I have a deep sense of pride about my contributions to the landmark achievements we have been able to achieve in the sector, and I am thus transitioning out with my head held high. On the other hand, I am overwhelmed by emotions as I bid goodbye to a sector that I, together with other patriots have invested a great deal of passionate and patriotic efforts over the past two years.

“My sincere thanks and appreciation goes to His Excellency Mr. President and His Excellency the Vice President for the visionary leadership and prioritization of the sector; as well as to my ministerial colleague, Hon. Abubakar Bawa Bwari – Minister of State.

“I similarly acknowledge the support of the previous Permanent Secretaries in the ministry, Mr. Istifanus Fuktur and Mr. Mohammed Abbas, as well as the current Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abdulkadir Mu’azu, the entire Staff of the Ministry as well as all players and stakeholders in the industry.”

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Saraki reacts to Dino Melaye’s defection from APC to PDP

President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has reacted to the defection of Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye from the All Progressives Congress, APC.

STAINLESS MEDIA reports that the embattled lawmaker had on Wednesday decamped from the APC to the PDP on the floor of the senate.


Melaye, who appeared with clutches and neck support at Wednesday’s plenary, said he was no longer comfortable sitting on his seat at the wing of the All Progressive Congress (APC). He requested to cross over to the wing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

However, reacting, Saraki said Dino Melaye was still a member of the APC.

He said ”As far as I’m concerned, Dino Melaye is still a member of the APC.”

Saraki who was laughing after Dino announced his defection, added that “Melaye will be allowed to temporarily seat among the opposition for now.”

He added “I don’t think at any time in his contribution the issue of change of allegiance or party ever came up. It’s not an issue that has come up today at all. He talked about his state of mind and comfort.

”None of us has been through what he has been through neither do I think the rules have ever foresaw this kind of situation. As part of our spirit of giving support, we will accommodate his request and make sure that seat is comfortable so that you can come back.