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Justice Abubakar Sadiq Umar of the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 refused to stop further hearing on a suit filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, against former Minister of Aviation, Babalola Borishade and four others as prayed by the defendant’s counsel.
Borishade, his former personal assistant, Tunde Dairo, and two others are alleged to have mismanaged a N5.2 billion Aviation Safe Tower contract.
Others on trial for the alleged offence are former Managing Director of Nigeria Airspace Management Agency, Rowland Iyayi; an Australian, George Eider and Avsatel Communications Ltd.
The defendants had been on trial since November 19, 2009 when they were arraigned by the EFCC on a 15-count charge of taking bribe and forging aviation contract documents.

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Three key armed forces, the Nigeria Army, Navy and the Air force are indebted to the electricity distribution companies to the tune of N9.4 billion. The debt accumulated in the last couple of years arose in spite of budgetary provisions in previous 2015 and subsequent supplementary budgetary allocations to deflect them, especially following high powered entreaties to that effect. Nigerian Pilot Sunday scooped that the discos had repeatedly appealed to the military authorities to endeavour to offset the debt to no avail, forcing them to write letters and then follow up with high level visitations to discuss and negotiate downward the debt. Nigerian Pilot Sunday recalls that in 2014, following the choking debts put at about N49,305,181,196.66 owed the 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) in the country by both the federal, state governments and other agencies, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), had written to the federal government demanding payment of the debts. Then it was revealed that the combined figures of N27,635,968,440.69 was accumulated since the handover to private sector firms in November 2013, while the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company alone was owed N7 billion. The amount has since increased, according to our findings

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/military-owe-n9-4bn-electricity-bills/#sthash.NL3WHgfp.dpuf

Following last week’s revelation by the nation’s service chiefs that that not a single kobo out of the N29.958 billion voted for the entire military formations for prosecution of war against Boko Haram insurgency in the N574billion 2015 supplementary budget, has been released to them, some Nigerians have accused President Muhammadu Buhari of not serious to restore peace to the country.
They told Nigerian Pilot Sunday that despite the president’s background as a former military Head of State, he may found it difficult to end the activities of Boko Haram soon as he promised during his electioneering campaign, and believed by many people.
According to a security expert, Barrister John Ameh, “the words of Buhari, who had promised that the military would end insurgency by December 2015, after which there had been series of bomb attacks in the country, cannot be said to be reassuring”.
Ameh said, despite the high expectations of many Nigerians and continued assurances, the government was not pursuing any serious solution to the crisis.
“It was a damming revelation. How can the military they expect to crush the Boko Haram been starved of funds? Nobody expect that to happen under this administration being led by a former military leader.

Source http://nigerianpilot.com/buhari-not-serious-with-war-against-insurgency/

Master Bakers in Kogi have resolved to hike the price of bread and other confectioneries in the state in response to high production costs. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the decision was reached at a recent meeting of the state chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Lokoja. Chief Gabriel Bamidele, chairman of the association in the state, told NAN in an interview on Saturday that as a result of the increase in the price of baking items, his members were left with no other choice. Bamidele hinted that the bakers had been incurring losses in recent times, adding that unless there was price increase, many bakeries in the state would be forced out of business.


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Are you willing to talk to Boko Haram about the missing Chibok schoolgirls?
“As long as we can establish the bona fides of the leadership of Boko Haram, we are prepared as a government to discuss with them how to get the girls back. But we have not established any evidence of a credible leadership.”

Is Abubakr Shekau still the leader of Boko Haram?
“I receive conflicting information about the status of Shekau. Some say he has been removed and replaced by a less charismatic terrorist leader.
“I think he must be on the run, because out of the 14 local government districts that Boko Haram used to call their caliphate, they now do not control any now. They are scattered around the Sambisa forest and they have resorted to attacking soft targets, people in churches, mosques and market places, and using improvised explosive devices.”

Are you seeking any further help from the West in the fight against Boko Haram?
“I was invited by the G7 during my visit to Europe to brief them on the issue of security Boko Haram, and I did so. I subsequently sent Nigeria’s ‘shopping list’ in terms of the infrastructure destroyed. That is schools, medical facilities and other institutions, bridges blown up, and the estimates of repair.”

Did you also ask for Western military help?
“Yes, I did, but I don’t want to give any details of that in public at present. As you know, we already have foreign military help in terms of training missions.”


- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/full-record-uk-telegraph-interview-with-president-buhari/#sthash.3PAd7U16.dpuf

The District Head of Dalori village in Borno State which was recently attacked by Boko Haram insurgents, Alhaji Mala Dalorima has appealed to Governor Kashim Shettima to stop further construction of trenches round the village.
Dalorima made the appeal when a Federal Government delegation led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, David Lawal Babachir in company of three ministers, visited Dalori village at the instance of President Muhammad Buhari, to access the level of damages by insurgents to the people and property.
He revealed that the trenches constructed in the village caused the total massacre of the villagers as majority of them who tried to escape from the terrorists attacks could not cross the trenches, noting that if the trenches were not there, many of his people would have been sa

Source http://nigerianpilot.com/boko-haram-stop-building-trenches-round-our-village-borno-district-head-tells-shettima/

Warri, a city in South-South Nigeria, is the commercial capital hub of Delta State and one of the major pivots of petroleum activities in the region. The city offers business opportunities as well as wonderful sights such as the Delta Ports, Nana Living History Museum and Red Mangrove swamp, to visitors.
However, thanks to the myriad jokes about the city by Nigerian comedians and celebrities, some visitors are a bit reluctant to visit the city as they have the impression that Warri is an aggressive place and its inhabitants, belligerent. Although there is no city without drawbacks, these stereotypes are largely untrue. You can have a marvelous time in this metropolis if you steer certain mistakes and Jovago.com, portal shares a list of things to avoid doing while visiting Warri.
Prolonged Haggling
Every traveler and visitors to a city likes to leave with a souvenir and most times, the best souvenirs are gotten straight from the rural markets or local vendors. Warri certainly boast of various markets an d local vendors abound, however, it is important that you set a budget, have at least a vague idea of what you are looking to buy and you maintain proper decorum while making the purchase in the city’s markets. While the locals do not expect that you would buy their item or product without haggling, they strongly detest prolonged haggling and even worse customers who take too long to decide on a purchase. Most times, you hear vendors make comments like : “ if u wan buy, buy; an if you no wan buy, abeg, dey go” when they are utterly irritated by a tourist buyer.
Responding to pidgin with English


Warri is famed for its unique brand of Pidgin. While they are not very kind to people who try to mock the language or people who speak it wrongly, they are even much more irritated by visitors who respond to them in English (especially polished English or what Nigerian refer to as “Phonee English”) when they originally started the conversation pidgin. “who you dey follow speak spri spri” is a common retort the culprit would get. This mostly applies to visitors from around the country, they tend to make exceptions for foreigners. If you are visiting the city and you know your pidgin is not as fluent and quick as that of the locals, take time to rehearse what you want to say before you utter it, however, if you cannot, try to speak the normal Nigerian English at least, or at most, go with a local. Speaking ‘Queen’s English’ usually gives off a haughty vibe, which they mostly are averse to.
- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/6-forbidden-mistakes-to-avoid-in-warri/#sthash.A8pm1B1G.dpuf

About 7,000 prospective students seeking for admission into Osun State-owned tertiary institutions, under the aegis of the Concerned Applicants, CA, have called on the management of the affected institutions to urgently refund their money or face the wrath of the law. The potential applicants also urged the state government to expedite action on the matter before it gets out of hand. The 4 tertiary institutions are Osun State Polytechnic, Iree; Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun, College of

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Some military officers are grumbling over alleged alteration of the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) contained in the Armed Forces Act.

Some of the aggrieved professionals in the military said that several medical doctors, engineers, lawyers, chartered accountants and architects had allegedly resigned from the three services: Army, Navy and Air Force. The officers, who did not want their names published for fear of being punished, said, because of the bad impression some people had about the military in the past, coupled with alleged poor remuneration, the Armed Forces Council, drawing its powers under the Armed Forces Act, authored a document known as the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) to attract graduates to the force. “The HTACOS reorganized the ranks of the Armed Forces and drew up clear equivalents among the rank and file in the three services (the superior officer ranks were never an issue)”, the officers said in a document obtained by Sunday Vanguard. “Importantly, the HTACOS introduced incentives to lure the professional class into the Armed Forces. Before then, the three services had their individual arrangements: the Army Council, the Navy Council and the Air Council were each responsible for the administration of their respective spheres of influence. “However, these were haphazard and proved to be of doubtful efficiency. Then the Armed Forces Council decided that it was better to have uniformity and thus took out time to thrash out policies and regulations that apply to all the services in equal force; hence, the coming of the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service. Incentives “The HTACOS set out some incentives to make a career in the Armed Forces an attractive prospect for professionals.” The aggrieved military officers further explained, “Whenever the Armed Forces advertise vacancies and request applications from the public, they dangle carrots before prospective applicants who are professionals. “This they do by stipulating a higher age limit at which medical doctors, lawyers, chartered accountants, architects and holders of doctorate degrees in fields relevant to individual services can enter any of the services through the Direct Short Service Commission. “While the age limit is 27 years for ordinary graduates, it is 30 years for professionals. This is obviously in recognition of the fact that professionals spend more years to qualify to practice their disciplines than their ordinary-graduate colleagues. “By Chapter 5, Article 3 of the HTACOS, professionals joining any of the services through the Direct Short Service Commission will be commissioned in the same rank with their colleagues who are ordinary graduates. “However, the former will enjoy two years’ seniority over the latter. This balances out what would have amounted to a Greek gift under the higher age limit entry. How? Every rank in the services has a run-out date, the maximum date at which its holder must retire if he is not promoted. “For instance, the run-out date for a Lieutenant in the Army is 39. If he is not promoted to Captain by that age, he will be compulsorily retired. Thus, the higher age limit entry level for professionals brings an officer closer to his run-out date and exposes him to the risk of premature retirement. “An officer who joins the service at the age of 30 has only nine years to make the rank of Lieutenant while his ordinary-graduate colleague has twelve. Thus, the two years’ seniority given to the professional class extends their run-out date to eleven years and accordingly cushions the negative effect of entering the services at a higher age limit. Critics “A lot of professionals poured into the armed forces as a result of these incentives, and have since moved through the ranks. However, the policy is not without its critics. “The critics mostly comprise officers already in service who feel miffed that the two years’ seniority given to their juniors propels the former to become their mates, sometimes even their seniors. It is possible that it is these same persons who have inspired this about-face by the leadership of the armed forces. “The HTACOS, currently in force, is the 2012 (Revised Edition). Recently, the three services wrote letters to their officers enjoying the two years’ seniority in which they notified the officers that their seniority had been withdrawn. “They also published their respective seniority lists reflecting the said withdrawal of seniority. Curiously, this action is not backed by any law. The new policy clearly flouts the HTACOS which is an instrument authored by the Armed Forces Council under the power of delegated legislation. “The Armed Forces Council is established by Section 4 of the Armed Forces Act with no less a personality than the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Commander in-Chief of the Armed Forces as its Chairman. “The Minister of Defence, Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff are members. The HTACOS, being a delegated legislation, has the force of law and cannot be departed from at will. Interestingly, Paragraph 1 of the certification page states as follows: ‘This HTACOS Officers 2012 (Revised) has been reviewed to ensure uniform implementation and it supersedes the previous HTACOS (2007). The contents are to be strictly observed on all occasions and interpreted reasonably and intelligently, with due regard to the interest of the services . . .’“The proper thing for the management of the Armed Forces to do is to review the HTACOS to remove the two years’ seniority for professionals joining the services. But even then, it cannot affect officers who are already enjoying the privilege. “This is because the HTACOS cannot be made to apply retroactively. As Section 6(i) (b) and (c) of the Interpretation Act, stipulates: ‘The repeal of an enactment shall not – (b) affect the previous operation of the enactment or anything duly done or suffered under the enactment; (c) affect any right, privilege, obligation or liability accrued or incurred under the enactment.” Faulting the action of the three services, the officers said, “By their action, the leadership of the Armed Forces has unlawfully pushed officers closer to their run-out dates. And by reducing their seniority, a lot of officers are now on ‘borrowed’ ranks. “This is because without the two years’ seniority factored in, many of them would not be due for promotion to their current ranks. What this means is the absurdity that an officer, say a Lieutenant Colonel, affected by this action, is, in reality, a Major. Demoralised “Disincentivised and demoralized, several officers in the three services have since resigned so that the services run the real risk of eventually starving themselves of the services of these professionals that they had paid odds over for. “The policy somersault or policy reversal is not only illogical and ill-timed but also without any legal foundation. At a time the country is reeling from the violent work of insurgents, the action couldn’t come at a worse time. “The officers and men of our armed forces have an onerous task on their hands waging the war on terror. They surely do not need the distraction of having their ranks tampered with. It is an irresponsible thing for anyone to contemplate, let alone do. “The Armed Forces are created by law and must operate in conformity with the law. The HTACOS is the only document that regulates the command, retirement, payment of retirement benefits, promotion and discipline of officers and men of the three services of the Armed Forces. It is a sacred document indeed and ought to be treated as such. “Unfortunately, the authorities of the Armed Forces are not doing this at the moment. What this means is that it is at the mercy of the whims and caprices and can be violated any day the authorities feel so inclined. “A serviceman could get his rank yanked off with no justification, have his benefits halved or quartered or be thrust into some other unsavoury situation that he never signed up for. “This will not only threaten but effectively jeopardize the livelihood and careers of tens of thousands of our servicemen and their dependants who put their lives on the line everyday in defence of our nation. “It is a scary thought, and one that continues to send shivers down the spines of not just officers but also the rank and file of the armed services. The HTACOS is essentially a contract between the armed forces and its officers. “It is inconceivable that anybody will deign to conduct the affairs of the Armed Forces in flagrant violation of its clear and elaborate provisions.”

Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/02/grumbling-in-the-military/

Become more informed about FGM by reading the seven facts below.
1. Between 100 million and 140 million women and girls alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation.
2. Most girls are cut between infancy and 15 years of age
3. The practice is most common in Africa and the Middle East.
4. FGM is moving toward being medicalized.
5. In the countries where FGM is most prevalent, most women think it should end.
6. But, in some countries, more men than women think FGM should stop.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/7-facts-you-need-to-know-about-female-genital-mutilation/#sthash.mZL6dXmB.dpuf

Are u sure ?

Sixteen-year-old Kaylan Mahomes recently posted a picture on Instagram that has the world scratching its collective head. The photo featured her twin, Kyla, and their mother. However, the three look so much alike that everyone is still trying to figure out which is which! Can YOU tell?

"Even people who I know personally still don't know who's the mommy," Kaylan tells HLN.

Source http://nigerianpilot.com/can-you-find-the-mom-in-this-family-photo/

February is the month of Love! Everyone should be excited and look forward to making it a special and unforgettable day for their spouses. However, for some people, it's a disaster waiting to happen. These individuals evolve different tactics to ensure that they avoid taking their spouse shopping or giving them a luxurious treat at a five-star hotel in Lagos.

If you are a lady with your heart setting on celebrating Valentine’s Day but aren’t sure whether your man is cut out for it, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shines the light on some signs to watch out for.


Finds fault in everything you do

He compliments your cooking, tells you how beautiful you are, allows you to pass the night at the weekend and doesn’t mind where you keep your things. If however, he abruptly turns the corner and make you feel like a stranger, your sixth sense should tell you that he wants to get rid of you before that special day.



Stops calling you

On a daily basis, he could call you as many times as possible. He doesn’t miss that opportunity to blow you a good night kiss. But, a few days to Val, you wait forever for the kiss but it never comes. In the morning, you call him but he struggles to pick or he laments about you interrupting his sleep and unexpectedly ends the call. Honey, your valentine treat is hanging in the balance.

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Former Vice President, Arc Namadi Sambo may be quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC any moment from now over his alleged role in the arms procurement deal, a probe which has ruffled the high and mighty in the business and political space across Nigeria. Sambo’s office complex in Abuja was raided by the operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, Monday, giving the lead to imminent moves by the commission to begin full scale investigations into his alleged involvement in the arms procurement scam. A highly placed source in the EFCC, yesterday, told Nigerian Pilot that both the legal and the operations departments of the commission are working on some documents and intelligence they got during the interrogations of one of the aides of the former vice president who benefitted from the arms deal loot.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/arms-probe-efcc-may-arrest-ex-vp-namadi-sambo/#sthash.4Ai3oD8P.dpuf

The first known case of the Zika virus being sexually transmitted in the US has been reported in Texas.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed a patient was infected in Dallas County, health officials in Texas said.
A patient was apparently infected after having sexual contact with someone who returned from a country where the disease is present.
There is not yet evidence of Zika being passed on by mosquitoes in the US.
This would be the first known infection to take place in the mainland US.
The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus a global public health emergency.

Source http://nigerianpilot.com/first-sexually-transmitted-case-of-zika-virus-reported/

Saraki calls for alignment of strategies with CSOs and stakeholders; calls for a “budget owned by Nigerians.
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, is scheduled to meet with civil society organizations (CSOs) and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Wednesday, in the National Assembly.
The aim of this meeting is to afford civil society and non-governmental organizations an opportunity to contribute their ideas, perspectives, inputs and strategies to that of the Senate, in order to pass a budget that can be owned by a majority of Nigerians.

Source http://nigerianpilot.com/senate-president-to-meet-with-civil-society-groups-on-2016-budget/

Valentine is just a few days away and couples are holding their breath. On this day, the uncontrollable blushing, the tears of joy, the overwhelming smile, the depth of gratitude and the gripping affection guarantees you a special place in the heart of the person you love.

If you are searching for creative ways to impress your spouse, Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal is here to help as we roll out 6 valentine’s day ideas just for you!


Write an open letter on why you love your spouse

Have you been with your partner for months, but are yet to tell him or her how you feel? This coming valentine is your opportunity. Get a polished book and pen reasons why you are smitten by your partner. Do not forget to share fond memories you have had together. Do not focus on their shortcomings but let your respect and love for them show. You will be shocked by their reaction.

Go on a scavenger hunt

This may need a bit of planning in order to get the desired impact. Request your partner to answer riddles or to find traces of items you have hidden somewhere around your town and make the riddle or search as easy as possible.

When he or she eventually finds the item, it should include instructions that lead to a hotel or restaurant where the romantic getaway will take place.



Deliver roses at her office

On Valentine’s day, you can order 6 roses to be delivered at her office. The romantic secret here is that you pay the dispatch boy to deliver 5 roses while you give her 6th one yourself amidst reading a love poem to her. This is an excellent idea for couples that do not see each other often.


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Contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the Supreme Court ruling on the internal affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Anambra State has upheld the victory of the senator representing Anambra South, Senator Andy Uba. The apex court last Friday gave judgement on the polls, following which controversies were generated in some sections of the media which interpreted the verdict to mean the sacking of lawmakers from the state.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/supreme-court-retains-andy-uba-as-senator/#sthash.RpkVJNoo.dpuf

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will this week officially commence the interrogation of the immediate Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh and former BoT chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Tony Anenih. Others are former minister of state for Defence, Musliu Obanikoro, his two sons, a former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu and others, over their alleged involvement in the $2.1billion arms procurement deals.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/efcc-goes-after-badeh-anenih-yakassai-16-others/#sthash.ZI2QazAT.dpuf

President Muhammadu Buhari Sunday in Abuja called on all Nigerians, especially those that are resident in areas previously ravaged by terrorists, to be more vigilant and ready to work with security operatives in ending the war against insurgency.
Reacting to the spate of suicide bombings in Chibok market, Dolari Internally Displaced Person’s (IDP) camp in Borno State and the Gombi market in Adamawa State, President Buhari said the insurgents had suffered immensely from the sustained bombardments of their camps and hide outs by the Nigerian military and had resorted to using desperate measures to gain cheap media attention.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/buhari-urge-nigerians-to-own-the-war-against-terror-and-to-be-part-of-the-fight/#sthash.prxZEZCJ.dpuf

The mosquito-borne Zika virus may infect up to four million people, the World Health Organization said, as the agency convened to decide if the outbreak should be declared an international health emergency.
Margaret Chan, WHO director-general, said in a statement on Thursday that the level of alarm was “extremely high”.
“Last year, the virus was detected in the Americas, where it is now spreading explosively. As of today, cases have been reported in 23 countries and territories in the region,” Chan said.
“Arrival of the virus in some places has been associated with a steep increase in the birth of babies with abnormally small heads and [with] cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome.” The syndrome can cause temporary paralysis.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/mosquito-borne-zika-virus-who-expects-up-to-four-million-infection/#sthash.VrbJ800N.dpuf

Figures obtained from the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF have shown that there is a plan to distribute among the three tiers of government, N5.7 trillion for the 2016 fiscal year, reports LINUS OOTATHE FEDERAL government has earmarked N500 billion for the implementation of its social security scheme for unemployed young graduates under the 2016-2017 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF and Fiscal Policy Strategy, FPS submitted to the National Assembly late last year. The N500 billion projection comprises the amount to be spent on the government’s school feeding initiative as well as conditional cash transfers of N5, 000 to “the most vulnerable persons in the society”. According to the MTEF, the scheme, which will commence in collaboration with state governments, will start as a pilot, following which the federal government will later seek the support of donor agencies.

- See more at: http://nigerianpilot.com/how-fg-states-lgs-will-share-n5-7trn/#sthash.9Wkr5QRa.dpuf

The inability of Kogi State government to pay salaries to its
workforce has resulted in hunger and an unpleasant yuletide
celebration for public servants of the confluence state writes
correspondent, LABARAN TIJANI.
“FOR THE first time since
1999 when democracy
returned to Nigeria, workers
in the employ of Kogi
State celebrated Christmas
in hunger, this is despite
the fact that the state
government collected federal
allocations….” This is a
statement of fact from Kogi
State organised labour leaders
recently in Lokoja over the
plight of workers in the state
as a result of nonpayment
of salary by kogi state
government since October last
year.
Before now, Capt Idris
Wada’s led administration
considered payment of salaries
as a matter of responsibility
and ensured its regularity.
In fact, workers celebrated

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A middle-aged man suspected to be a member of the Boko Haram sect has been apprehended in Sapele , Delta, by officers of the 19 Battalion of Nigerian Army.

The suspect, Bukar Abacha, was arrested shortly after he arrived the popular Hausa quarters in Sapele.

A senior army officer who did not want his name mentioned, said on Thursday that a member of the Arewa community gave the information to“Operation Pulo Shield.’’

more http://nigerianpilot.com/army-apprehends-suspected-boko-haram-member-in-sapele/

Management of Wuse District Hospital, yesterday, locked the hospital and fumigated the premises, in what insiders considered a proactive measure to forestall rat invasion and occurrence of Lassa fever in the medical facility.
A medical doctor who spoke to Nigerian Pilot under anonymity yesterday however said the exercise was a normal yearly routine coinciding with the current rage of Lassa fever spreading across the country.
According to the doctor, all the patients in the hospital were referred to Maitama District Hospital, adding that last week, the same hospital was closed down for fumigation.
A notice signed by management and pasted on the gate of the hospital

source http://nigerianpilot.com/anxiety-as-abuja-hospital-evacuates-patients-over-lassa-fever/

When Ronald Jackson found a text he thought was rude and inappropriate on his then-12-year-old daughter’s phone in September 2013, he took the cell away. But the child’s mother, Michelle Steppe, balked at his action — and she called the police.
Steppe and Jackson have not been a couple for years, and Steppe is now married to a Grand Prairie, Texas, police officer. When the police showed up at Jackson’s door later that day and asked for the iPhone 4 back, Jackson refused. “At that point I decided the police don’t interfere with my ability to parent my daughter,” he told KHOU 11 News on Wednesday.

But Steppe insisted that the phone belonged to her, and three months after Jackson refused to return it, he got a citation in the mail for theft of property. He was offered a plea deal in January 2014 if he would return the phone. Instead, Jackson hired an attorney and requested a jury trial. -

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Ex Pres Jonathan displays his award as he is honored yet again in Geneva

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Says no devaluation of Naira for now
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has urged Nigerians to brace up for the current economic realities as government would be forced to adopt some hard economic policies in line with the harsh economic environment as a result of low oil prices in the international market.
The CBN boss stated this yesterday during a press briefing at the bi-monthly Monetary Policy, MPC meeting in Abuja.
According to him, “It is imperative to brace up for a longer period of low government revenues from oil sources, which would necessitate hard and uncomfortable choices as the economy transits to more sustainable sources of revenue, consistent with the economic realities and strategic objectives of the country. In the circumstance, certain tradeoffs must be envisaged and duly accommodated.

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the party is prepared for the Feb. 27 inauguration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello as governor of Kogi.
The National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, said this on Monday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja. “All I can say is that the party is fully prepared for any conceivable scenario on the issue of a deputy governor in Kogi state,’’ Odigie-Oyegun said. NAN recalls that the APC flag bearer for the governorship position, Prince Abubakar Audu died on the day the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the election results inconclusive. Following the development, Audu’s deputy, Mr James Faleke, declared himself


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N600Bn Probe:EFCC seals Borno House of Assembly, as Hon members take to their heels. , APC Chairman Ali Dalori under House Arrest, Commissioners go under as Gov Shettima rushes back to Maiduguri from his hideout in Abuja.

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A Federal High Court says it will on January 29 rule on the bail application by Mr Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra. At the hearing on monday, Mr Kanu, through his counsel, told the court that the offense for which he was standing trial was a bailable one. However, the Director of Public Prosecution, who represented the Federal Government, asked the court to refuse bail on the grounds that the offence for which Mr Kanu and his

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Interest on JVC Call Account too
Audit Report asks NNPC to make refunds to FG

Not less than N936,027,634,479.81 being proceeds from crude oil sales remains unaccounted for by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. The same applies to about $998,881.77 earned as interest on Joint Venture Cash Call Account. Principally, crude oil sales at the NNPC is the major function of the Crude Oil Marketing Division, COMD of the corporation. A detailed audit of NNPC’s crude sales conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation, OAGF, in 2013 also unraveled shocking fraud and shady procedures in the system of the internal accounting process of the corporation.

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