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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Tuesday dissociated the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) from the circulation of document, calling for the overthrow of the democratically elected government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement issued by Navy Capt. Muhammed Wabi, Deputy Director of Defence Information, the DHQ accused a group, “Nigerian Continuity and Progress (NCP)’’ as being behind the document. Wabi alleged that the document called for the setting up of an “interim government’’ in place of the elected government. “The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) wishes to dissociate itself from the rascality and intentions as espoused in a document being circulated by a faceless group named Nigerian Continuity and Progress (NCP) calling for support of a revolution to oust the current democratically elected government and in its place establish an illegitimate interim government. “The AFN outrightly condemns the undemocratic and demonic actions of the author of the document...

Muhammadu Buhari * Says level of poverty in Nigeria upsets him Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari Monday night in Abuja disclosed how he warned Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo against being mobbed by ‘hefty’ traders while distributing ‘trader moni’ in the market. The president, who made this disclosure while hosting the vice-president and other prominent government officials when breaking fast in the State House, said when he saw some of the market women confronting him, he had to warn him to be careful because he didn’t want anything to happen to him. Buhari, who described the ‘trader moni’ initiative by Osinbajo as very good, also disclosed that he was first reluctant to buy the idea but had to succumb later when the vice-president insisted. However, the president said he later found that Osinbajo was ahead of him in thinking when he saw the success of the programme, which he said attracted many people to the government and consequently made him to be pleased ...

Fayose The trial of former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, facing N6.9 billion fraud charges has been stalled at the Federal High Court in Lagos. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun stood down the case for one hour to wait for the prosecution counsel, Mr Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), when the case was first called at 1.00p.m. After the court waited for one hour but the prosecutor did not show up, the court adjourned the case for continuation of trial to May 21. Fayose was arraigned on an 11-count charge by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Oct. 22, 2018, alongside a company, Spotless Investment Ltd. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N50 million with one surety in like sum. The EFCC opened its case on Nov. 19, 2018. At the last adjourned date, on May 10, the prosecution sought an adjournment of the case, after it informed the court that its 13th witness, Adewale Aladegbola, seemed to be hostile. The court adjourned the case to en...

If you've been watching Michelle Obama's style transformation since the former FLOTUS left the White House, you'll notice her gravitating toward laid-back silhouettes, statement heels (remember those Balenciaga boots?!), and lots more sparkle. It's the sartorial equivalent of someone letting their hair down, and with each appearance, our favorite first lady solidifies her second act -- as a book author, yes, and a stylish force with something new to say. This time, she's saying it with a bold, purple, custom Sergio Hudson pantsuit and a sexy bustier peeking out underneath. For a public appearance celebrating her book Becoming in Atlanta, Michelle paired her colorful power suit with a sequined silver bustier. Just that sliver of a slinky, sexy, sparkly, curve-hugging piece set this suit apart from the kind we became accustomed to seeing Michelle wear in the White House. While her outfits when Barack was in office were deliberate, crafted with the acute awareness...

Justice A Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has revoked the bail granted to banker, Chester Onyeamachi Ukandu who is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on forgery and impersonation. The court presided over by Justice Olusola Williams revoked Ukandu’s bail for breaching the conditions of bail granted him and acting in a manner capable of jeopardizing the course of justice in the case. Ukandu, a former Managing Director of Mainstreet Bank Registrar Limited alongside one Achi George were first arraigned before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on March 19, 2018, over alleged forging Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.) documents. According to the charge sheet, they were arraigned among other counts for conspiracy to forge documents contrary to sections 409 and 363(1) of the criminal law of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2011. EFCC prosecutor, Mrs. Zainab Ettu, had informed the court that suspects between February 6 and 7, 2012, ...

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu ojukwu university Teaching Hospital Awka, Amaku The Anambra State Government has reacted to the warning strike by Resident Doctors at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital, Amaku, in Awka “to press for an increase in salary.” Government called it a profound disservice to the people of Anambra State. In a statement, C. Don Adinuba, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, revealed that Governor Willie Obiano promised a review of their salary to make it more competitive. However, in view of the ongoing national effort at salary review across the board, Adinuba said the Anambra State Government explained to the Resident Doctors that it would be untidy to review their salary alone last month, only to do another review for them once the salary review of other public servants is concluded. This situation was well conveyed to the doctors through the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Joe Akabuike. Adinuba went further: “More than any othe...

Dangote Refinery Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical has so far awarded $368 million to 120 local contractors at the site as part of its contribution to Nigeria content development initiative. The Group Executive Director, Strategy, Portfolio Development and Capital Projects, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, who made this disclosure during the tour of the Dangote Refinery by members of Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), yesterday in Lagos, said there are several Nigerian content opportunities in the company’s refinery and petrochemical project. He noted that the Refinery would lead to significant skills transfer and technology acquisition opportunities in the country. He said the Group has embarked on a landmark integrated Refinery and Petrochemical project, regarded as the largest industrial complex in the history of Africa, which is expected to take Nigeria to new heights through the transformation of the ec...

 major tragedy was averted, yesterday, at Oke-Afa, Isolo area of Lagos State, after a tanker loaded with petroleum product flipped and spilled its content. According to the information we’ve been able to gather, the mishap occurred around 4:55 pm and the reason behind the accident can be traced back to bad road. The tanker left the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, depot around Daleko, in Ejigbo Local Council Development Area, after loading, heading outward Ejigbo, when the tanker fell on reaching a bad spot close to Oke-Afa Bridge. In a bid to avoid fire disaster, vehicles heading outward Ikotun, Ejigbo, Jakande Estate and other areas around the axis were diverted by residents to avert fire outbreak. All these diversion caused a major traffic jam which left several commuters stranded. Several vehicles were lined up for hours without making any move. Several passengers in commercial vehicles had to alight and find their way. A lot of people taking the ro...

•IGP To Pay Him N10m As Damages A Federal High Court, sitting in Ikoyi-Lagos, on Monday, ordered the immediate release of a driver, Jones Ofori, also known as James Ofori, who has been in prison custody since 2013 without trial. The court also ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to pay the driver the sum of N10 million, as damages for his unlawful arrest and illegal detention. Justice Sule Hassan, who presided over the court, made the release order, while delivering judgement in an enforcement of fundamental rights suit filed by the driver through his lawyer, Adewale A. Fadipe. Joiner as respondents in the suit are: the Federal Government of Nigeria, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Deputy-Controller of Prison (DCP). Ofori, in the suit marked FHC/L/CS/887/18, has asked the court for a declaration that his arrest and detention for two weeks and a week at Ajiwe Police Station and Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS...

The power grid reportedly collapsed on Wednesday and Thursday last week, worsening electricity supply in many parts of the country. The nation’s power generation dropped by 1,682 megawatts on Monday from 4,129.2MW on Sunday. Data from the Nigeria Electricity System Operator, an arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, showed that generation stood at 2,441MW as of 6.00 am on Monday. Total power generation rose from zero megawatt as of 6.00 am on Friday to 3,235MW on Saturday, according to the data. The power grid reportedly collapsed on Wednesday and Thursday last week, worsening electricity supply in many parts of the country. The Managing Director, TCN, Usman Mohammed, described the system collapse as the worst ever since he took over the leadership of the company. The system operator put the nation’s installed generation capacity at 12,910.40MW; available capacity at 7,652.60MW; transmission wheeling capacity at 8,100MW; and the peak generation ever attained at 5,37...

A political party, Hope Democratic Party (HDP), has filed a motion seeking an order of the presidential election tribunal restraining President Muhammadu Buhari from presenting himself to be sworn-in on May 29th, 2019. The party is also seeking an order restraining the Chief Justice of Nigeria from swearing-in, administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to the president on May 29th, 2019. In a motion on notice made available to journalists on Tuesday, Hope Democratic Party filed the motion on six grounds pursuant to section one subsection two of the 1999 constitution as amended and under the jurisdiction of the tribunal. Some of the grounds of the application is that there is a pending petition challenging the election and return of President Buhari as the winner of the February 23 presidential election. The Hope Democratic Party also said the petition has been served on President Buhari and pleadings have been exchanged. The Hope Democratic Party claimed that...

Ban on Chinese goods will fail, work harder if you want to catch up: China's media advises India India will have to turn its culture around with things like 996 if it hopes to compete with China, Global Times says. China has no reason to worry about any Indian ban on its goods, says Global Times. state-run media just took up billionaire  Jack Ma 's controversial " 996 " call and repurposed it for a very different use: to give India a lesson in  work culture .  An inefficient manufacturing sector will make sure India has no chance of catching up with  China ,  Global Times  said in a recent article. That is also the reason why India's efforts to ban Chinese goods will fall face flat, it argued.  Alibaba's billionaire founder Jack Ma recently made headlines after endorsing a tough overtime work schedule that has since been widely debated everywhere. He essentially meant a work culture of long hours, referred to as 996 — 9 am to 9 pm, six...

A security flaw in WhatsApp, one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, allowed sophisticated attackers to install spyware on phones, the company said on Tuesday, in the latest trouble for its parent Facebook. The vulnerability — first reported by the Financial Times, and fixed in the latest WhatsApp update — allowed hackers to insert malicious software on phones by calling the target using the app, which is used by 1.5 billion people around the world. The FT cited a spyware dealer as saying the tool was developed by a shadowy Israel-based firm called the NSO Group, which has been accused of helping governments from the Middle East to Mexico snoop on activists and journalists. Security researchers said the malicious code bore similarities to other tech developed by the firm, according to The New York Times. The latest exploit — which impacts Android devices and Apple’s iPhones, among others — was discovered earlier this month and WhatsApp scrambled to fix it, rolling...

Senator Godswill Akpabio has asked the court to suspend judgement on an application seeking his vacation from the senatorial seat - Akpabio asked the court to allow him to respond to the suit that was filed by an advocacy group on refund of salaries and allownaces received for defecting from PDP to APC - The Senator informed the court that he only moved from PDP to APC and did not defect The past Senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja to suspend its judgement on an application seeking to vacate seats of 54 federal lawamkers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akpabio also prayed the court to allow him to respond to the suit that was filed by an advocacy group under the aegis of Legal Defence and Assistance Project, LEDAP which has applied for the refund of salaries and allowances of lawmakers who defected after their election into the National Assembly. In a swift mov...

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - Moving the PGA Championship to May for the first time in 70 years hasn't gone well so far at Bethpage Black on Long Island. On Sunday, more than a half-inch of rain fell from the skies. Monday, the high didn't reach 50, and afternoon rains took a toll on practice rounds. Tuesday, the high is expected to be 50. And that comes after overnight rains dump more water on the drenched brute. But a dry spell is on its way - at least that's what the forecast says - and the atmosphere for the second major of the year should certainly warm up the place. After Justin Thomas' withdrawal Monday, 99 of the top 100 players in the world are in the field. And one of those players is Tiger Woods, who comes off his electrifying Masters victory. Oh, and the rabid New Yorkers will be filling the galleries. The Black, playing to a par of 70 and stretching out north of 7,400 yards, will greet the players each day like a jab to the face. It's held two previous ...

Bettie Jenifer, the wife of Ghanaian actor, Chris Attoh, is dead. The tragic incident which has the markings of an assassination took place on Friday the 10th. According to reports gathered, she was shot dead while leaving her office in Maryland in the United States of America. Washington DC-based TV network, NBC, reports that she was shot in the head by a gunman on Friday evening around 5 pm and was pronounced dead when police arrived at the scene of the crime. Report states she left the office in the 6300 block of Ivy Lane and was walking to her car when a man armed with a handgun approached her. When she tried to run away, the man followed her and fired at her multiple times, with at least one shot hitting her. The Maryland Police have declared the killer wanted, describing him as “a black male with a thick build and black hair, wearing a dark shirt and pants.” Although no suspect has been named, new reports from the Greenbelt Police Department has shown that Bettie Jeni...

 David Ramos/GettyImages Valencia CF v Real Madrid CF - La Liga ​Zinedine Zidane intends to make his son Luca the second choice goalkeeper at Real Madrid next season, despite some hesitancy behind the scenes at the Bernabeu. Despite the Frenchman displaying a preference for Keylor Navas between the sticks in the Spanish capital, it seems likely that baby giraffe-alike Thibaut Courtois will take the gloves next season – with the less fashionable Costa Rican jettisoned. View image on Twitter MARCA ✔ @marca # LaPortada Zidane pide que Luca sea el suplente de Courtois 907 10:25 PM - May 13, 2019 748 people are talking about this ​Marca report that Navas, who has had to fight for his position with the Belgian all season, has been informed that he has no place in their plans for the coming campaign as they look to justify the emotional faith placed in ​Courtois through their long pursuit of him.  With Navas leaving an...

Have you checked the newest "Forbes 400: The Full List of The Richest People in America" yet? Surprise, Bill Gates, with a net worth of $81 billion, is ranked No. 1 for the 23rd year running. Meanwhile, his friend Warren Buffett fell to third place for the first time in 15 years with a net worth of $65.5 billion. Thanks to soaring stock prices of hot tech firms, CEOs at the helm of those companies seem to have been accumulating wealth at a much faster pace than others. Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos gained $20 billion to boost his net worth to $67 billion, making him the second-richest person in the U.S. View image on Twitter Mansion Global ✔ @MansionGlobal Suspicious Buys: Miami & New York are home to the highest volume of shady luxury real estate deals in the U.S. http:// mansion.global/2q18tEZ   20 6:16 PM - May 19, 2017 20 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy ...