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The supreme court of Singapore has set free Adili Ejike, a Nigerian sentenced to death for drug trafficking. According to NAN, Akinremi Bolaji, head of Nigeria high commission in Singapore, expressed pleasure over the acquittal of Ejike. Ejike, who was sentenced to death for allegedly importing nearly two-kilogramme of methamphetamine, was on Monday released with no outstanding charges. He was arrested in November 2011 and had been behind bars since then. “Ejike’s freedom from death by hanging by the court made history as the first time such a decision was made in a case involving a Nigerian,” Bolaji was quoted to have said. “The acquittal of Mr Ejike has been termed locally as a miracle of God and I am elated that his freedom from death happened under my watch here as the head of mission.” The envoy said that Ejike’s issue called for serious awareness campaign for Nigerians travelling abroad not to accept to travel with any bag or container that they have not personally

Buhari in no show at inauguration dinner and gala night President Muhammadu Buhari who will jet out to Saudi Arabia for the OIC summit  Thursday was absent Wednesday night at his inauguration dinner. Guests who were already seated at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja were expecting him at 8pm to kick off the dinner. But 30 minutes after, his Vice President Yemi Osinbajo came in with his wife, Dolapo, along with Boss Mustapha, the secretary of the Government of the Federation. Loading... The National Anthem was played in full, signalling the beginning of the event organized by the office of the OSGF. Among the guests at the occasion were former leader, Yakubu Gowon, APC Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, ambassadors from countries such as China. The dinner featured performances by various artistes. A photobook, ‘Being Buhari’ will be unveiled during the dinner. The chairman  of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole is expected to give a toast to

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), got more than he bargained for when he stood in between Ibrahim Muhammad, acting chief justice of Nigeria, and service chiefs at the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. The APC national chairman had joined Senate President Bukola Saraki; Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, and the service chiefs who were awaiting the arrival of the president at Eagle Square, Abuja. A military officer had walked up to him and after a short conversation, Oshiomhole relocated just as the officer standing beside Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, filled the space created by his exit. Below is the video:

Sanwo-Olu acknowledges the crowd Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said he agreed that Lagos has many challenges that have the power to consume the state. He Spoke while delivering his acceptance speech at his swearing-in as the 15th Governor of Lagos at the Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, on Lagos Island, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. According to him, “as I conclude, I agree that Lagos has many challenges before it, challenges that have the power to consume us. We must therefore be prudent, yet not afraid to act, to ensure that this large population enjoys the economic prosperity and social security that our developmental agenda has to offer. “We have, without doubt, been placed here at a momentous time. Let us make the most of what God has given us. We cannot afford to do less than that.” Sanwo-Olu vowed that he would serve the public cause with his utmost ability and commitment, stressing that with the help of Lagosians, his administration would make Lagos g

President Muhammadu Buhari being presented with Assets declaration form by the Chairman of Code of Conduct, Prof Mohammed Isah during an audience at the State House on 27 May. Photo State House President Muhammadu Buhari has in compliance with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, submitted his assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), with no significant changes in assets as declared in 2015, when he said he had N30m, five homes and 270 heads of cattle. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President, Media and Publicity, said the president has submitted his forms in compliance with the law that asset declaration must precede his oath-taking slated for Wednesday. According to Garba, the forms, as signed by the President and sworn to before a Judge of the Abuja High Court, showed no significant changes in assets as declared in 2015 by him. “There are no new houses, no new bank accounts at home and abroad and there are no n

 Buhari taking oath of office for a second term. Beside him is his wife, Aisha President Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in for another four year term. The swearing in ceremony took place at the Eagle Square Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari signing in for a second term in office

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari officially begins his second and final term on Wednesday following his re-election in February. Despite his large winning margin, the next four years won’t be easy for the 76-year-old former general. Here are some of the key issues he’ll face while at the helm of Africa’s biggest oil producer and most-populous nation. Growth and Inflation Nigeria’s economic growth has slumped since the 2014 crash in crude prices and Buhari is struggling to revive it. The International Monetary Fund forecasts that gross domestic product will expand 2.1% this year, which would make Nigeria one of Africa’s slowest-growing economies and mean that growth is negative in per capita terms. Inflation is at 11.4% and has been above the central bank’s target of 6% to 9% for almost four years. Since so few Nigerians and companies pay tax, the nation has one of the lowest revenue-to-GDP ratios in the world at about 7%. That leaves the government with little money t

President Muhammadu Buhari taking oath of office Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of his inauguration for second term in office, urging him to “publicly commit to making every day of your stay in Aso Rock a ‘Rule of Law’ Day. The group also tasked Buhari to ensure that every segment of his government’s daily operations is lawful and rule-of-law compliant, ”for the sake of fairness, justice, your legacy, and the success of your anti-corruption agenda, which has remained stuck in limbo.” The organization expressed: “serious concerns that the results of the ‘rule of law MOT’ in the past four years are uniquely damaging to your government’s fight against corruption and to the country.” In a letter dated 29 May 2019 and signed by SERAP deputy director Kolawole Oluwadare, the organization said: “Making a public commitment to dedicate every day of your second term as a ‘Rule of Law’ day will

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi has told the club to sell six players in this summer’s transfer window. According to Don Balon, the six players include: Ivan Rakitic, Philippe Coutinho, Sergi Roberto, Nelson Semedo, Arthur Melo and Kevin-Prince Boateng. The report claimed that Messi is “fed up” with the situation at Barcelona and wants the club’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, to sell the players this summer. This is coming after Barcelona’s 2-1 shock defeat to Valencia in the Copa del Rey final over the weekend. Goals from Kevin Gameiro and Rodrigo ensured Valencia defeated Ernesto Valverde’s side. However, Lionel Messi did score a goal for the La Liga Champions.

May 29 marks the beginning of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office. The swearing-in ceremony is historic as it is exactly 20 years since the military government of General Abdulsalami Abubakar handed over power to a democratically elected President. The Next Level administration, as the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has branded it, promises better tidings for Nigerians who, in the last four years, have had to live through tremendous challenges. The expectation is that the President and his team will use the next four to better the lot of Nigerians. However, as has become traditional, citizens will look forward to Buhari’s scored card in his first 100 hundred days in office. During this period, he is expected to move very quickly and execute quick fix solutions to deal with immediate challenges. Here are 6 things Ripples Nigeria thinks President Buhari can, and must achieve, within 100 days of his Next Level administration. 1. Declare assets publicly On Ma