Senior Lecturer Suspended For Raping Student In Bida Polytechnic

The Federal Polytechnic, Bida, has suspended a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration for allegedly raping an ND1 student in the department.

Sadiq Khan: London Elected First Muslim Mayor In An Historic Election

Sadiq Khan 

Sadiq Khan has been confirmed as the new Mayor of London, beating the Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith intosecond place.

NDLEA Arrest NYSC Corps Member With Indian Hemp

The Sokoto State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday arrested a female Youth Corps member currently serving in Zamfara with nine kilogrammes of Indian hemp.

Patrick Ekeng, Dynamo Bucharest & Cameroon International Dies After On-pitch Collapse

Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died aged 26 of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on the pitch.

#2016Budget Signing: I hear your cries. I share your pains declares President Buhari (Read his full remarks)

It is no longer news that President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law. The much expected occasion was performed earlier today at the State House. 

Sad News: Late Rashidi Yekini’s Mother Now Sell Bread To Make Ends Meet (Photo)

Mother of Nigeria’s ex-international and prolific striker, late Rashidi Yekini, Alhaja Sidikat Yekini now sells bread to survive in Ira town, Kwara State of Nigeria, just after four years of the sudden death of her son. 

EFCC's Ambush On Femi Fani-Kayode Over

The siege of the team of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the former Minister of Aviation and Peoples Democratic Party stalwart, Femi Fani-Kayode is over.

Fani-Kayode made this known using his Twitter account @realFFK.

The tweet reads:

'After 8 hours the siege on my home has been lifted, the EFCC has left and I look forward to my date with them at their office on monday.'

After 8 hours the siege on my home has been lifted, the EFCC has left and I look forward to my date with them at their office on monday.

— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 6, 2016

The EFCC team were said to have laid siege for over 8 hours. But he concluded that he will respect the invitation on Monday as stated in his letter of invitation.

See the invitation letter after the cut:

Away From Politics? Ekiti Govt Seeks Extension Of Railway To State

Ekiti State Government has appealed to the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, extend the railway system to the state in a bid to boost its participation in international trade and achievement of the ongoing diversification of economy.

At Last! President Buhari Signs 2016 Budget Into Law

The budget signing which took place at a ceremony held inside the executive office of the President at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja had in attendance, the VP Yemi Osibajo, Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Reps, Yakubu Dogara as well as some ministers and aides of the president.

Kano: Seven Kano Students, Driver Buried Amidst Tears

The seven Kano State students and their driver who died along Lagos-Ibadan expressway were on Thursday buried in Kano amid tears, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

At Last Lekki Suicidal Man Finally Rescued From Electric Pole

This morning at 7am, an apparently suicidal man climbed an electrical pole in the Lekki area of Lagos State and refuses to come down. 

Senate Today: Read Senate Proceedings Wednesday 4th May, 2016

Following the adoption of votes and proceedings of 3rd May 2016 Senator Tijjani Yahaya Kaura moves for the approval and. Senator Ovie Omo - Agege seconds.  The Nigeria senate had a productive legislative day.
Senate President Bukola Saraki Presided over Plenary.

Mother Throws Kids Off The Window Of An High-rise Building To Save Them From Fire Outbreak

A mother and her three children managed to flee a fire raging through a South Korean apartment block after she dropped them out of the window.

Charly Boy Turns Marriage Counsellor, Gives Out His Phone Number

Charles Oputa otherwise known as Charly Boy might be quite open minded about a lot of things, but when it comes to marriage, he’s as old school as they come.

Ope oo Fuel Scarcity To End Very Soon As IPMAN Gets Access To FOREX

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has disclosed that its members have been granted access to forex and are now able to import petroleum products.

#WPFD2016: 13 Quotes From Fayose’s Lecture On World Press Day

Delivering a lecture entitled ‘Journalism and Politics : Two Sides of A Coin’ at an event organised by the Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) to
commemorate the World Press Freedom Day, Fayose analysed the present happenings in the country.

Enugu Police Commissioner Removed Over Fulani Herdsmen Attacks

Nwodibo Ekechukwu, the police Commissioner in Enugu State, has been removed from his post today following a series of clashes between Enugu State residents and Fulani herdsman.

Kogi State Governor, Bello Will Soon Be Removed - Governor Ayo Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, says Yahaya Bello, his Kogi state counterpart, will soon be removed from office.

Police Recruitment Update: 843,008 Applications Received (See The Breakdown)

The Police Service Commission (PSC) said it received 843,008 applications as at 1.00p.m May 2 from applicants seeking enlistment into the Nigeria Police Force.

Tupac's Mother, Afeni Shakur Died Of Cardiac Arrest

Tupac’s mother, Afeni, has died in Marin County, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s office.

Senate Today: Read Senate Proceedings For Tuesday 2nd May, 2016

The approval and adoption of the votes and proceedings of the last plenary on April 28th, 2016 ushered in today’s plenary, Senator Shaba Lafiagi moved for its approval and Senator Jeremiah Useni seconded. 

5 Great Lessons To Be Learnt From Leicester City Winning 2015/16 BPL

It is no longer news that Leicester City, supposed underdog is now the winner of 2015/2016 Barclays Premier League (BPL).  Thanks to the 2-2 draw that Chelsea played against their closest rival, Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.

#UCL: Cristiano Ronaldo 100 percent fit, Benzema, Casemiro out for City clash

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane claimed three-time World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is 100 percent fit for his side’s Champions League semi-final, second leg showdown with Manchester City on Wednesday.

Little Messi flees Afghanistan, appeals to UN after ‘threats'

The young Afghan boy who captivated hearts after he was pictured wearing a plastic bag as an improvised Lionel Messi jersey has appealed to the UN refugee agency after fleeing Afghanistan.

Nigerians In Diaspora Set To Protest Against Fulani Herdsmen Incessant Attacks

Irked by the incessant violent activities perpetrated by suspected Fulani herdsmen Nigeriansin the Diaspora are planning to stage a protests started this week in major world capitals in response to the killings and destructions recorded in the hands of armed herdsmen.

NURTW Vice Chairman Lands In Police Net For Buying 4,256 Stolen Mobile Phones

THE Vice-Chairman of National Union of Road Trans­port Workers (NURTW) Ajegunle Unit, Kazeem Bamidele, has confessed buying over 4,256 mobile phones from robbers and ‘one chance’ gangs operat­ing in Lagos.

PDP Chairmanship: Ex-Aviation minister declares intention to run

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Felix Hyat, on Monday said that he would contest for the chairmanship position of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Kaduna state.

Ekiti: Seven Catholic Schools Shut, Church Sues Government

Ekiti State Government has shut seven schools run by the Catholic Diocese of Ekiti for failure to pay the Education Development Levy.Under the new tax regime, pupils in primary and secondary schools are to pay N500 and N1,000, respectively.

Gov. Fayose On Channels, Says Jonathan Shouldn't Have Contested 2015 General Elections, Talks On Being VP And Many More

Says:

• Bode George is a retired politician 
• APC will lose 2019 general elections 

THE governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose says former president Goodluck Jonathan should not have participated in the 2015 presidential election.

Gov. Ayo Fayose Speaking on Channels Television programme, Politics Today, the outspoken governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has said that former president, Goodluck Jonathan should not have participated in the 2015 presidential election.

Though Fayose was one of the main supporters of the ex-president in the build up to the election, the governorsaid those who sang to Jonathan to run did not allow him get back home, after the defeat, before saying they had retired from politics, adding that the elders of the PDP must take the back seat for condemning the party to a presidential loss in 2015.

“I am an ardent supporter of former President GoodluckJonathan, I love him, I would continue to defend his cause, I would continue to stand up for him, because hedid well.

“In my opinion, the only thing Jonathan did that I keep saying, that I hardly want to say, is that if I were him I wouldn’t have contested.

“The people that went to tell Jonathan, that convinced him to run, making him to understand that at 58, when he would be done, how would a young man be 58 and say I’m done with presidency, they were the first set of people who said we have retired from politics.

“They didn’t even allow him to get home, before they said that. All leaders are coming out today to say they want to rebuild. Rebuild what? What you destroyed? You don’t have capacity to do it,” he said.

“Chief Bode George is interested in the chairmanship ofthe party. I have a lot of respect for Chief Bode George, he’s our leader. 

But when we come to the nitty gritty, we must find out the motive.“Chief Bode George told me personally that he wanted to be chairman of the party. I told him no, ‘I won’t support you’. 

With all due respect to the elderly people in this party; they must take the back stage. People are tired of seeing the same old faces.

“I have been hearing Ahmadu Ali since 1976, when we sang Ali must go. Chief Bode George was governor of Ondo state almost 40 years ago. 

They are our leaders, we love them, but they should take the back stage.”

When asked if he would support Sheriff for president, Fayose said: “I take exception to that. How would he come out and say he wants to be president? Where? Don’t ask me questions based on packaging of opposition saying Fayose wants to be vice president.

“If I want to be vice president of Nigeria, I would show interest legitimately. I’m a young man, it’s quite deserving, even people mentioning my name gladdens my heart.

“But let me tell you if Ali Modu Sheriff comes out to do anything on the contrary, in boldness, I will come out and talk against him. 

I’m a very blunt person. Sheriff should follow our rules.“Then you’re talking of presidency, would he go and steal it? You want to be the referee; you want to change goal post? No, it’s not going to work.  

Expressly, I would not be part of anything. How would it do it? Mentioning my name that I want to be vice president is cheap blackmail.”

When asked further if he is serious about not being vice-president, he replied: “If an opportunity comes, I won’t run away o. 

You don’t contest for the office of thevice president, you’re chosen. You don’t show interest for it, my deputy didn’t show me interest, I picked him. 

Atiku didn’t contest, Obasanjo picked him.”

Let me explain something to you; it is not what the opposition did before 2015, that made them win, it is what the party in power failed to do.

“When the party in government fails to provide fuel; queues are back, trimming their promises. 

The exchange, average men can no longer do things, businesses are dead. You can’t import anymore.

“You can’t pay fees of your children, light is becoming unbearable, herdsmen are killing people on a daily basis. Things are not working for Nigerians now. 

We are at the lowest ebb of our lives.“I was a young man of 24 when Buhari was head of state, the same attitude between 1984 and 1985 is what is happening today. 

The reason why they took government from him at that time is still playing out today.”

DPR Intercepts Diverted Petroleum Product In Rivers State

The diversion of petroleum products has remained a hindrance to efforts made to end the current petrol scarcity in Nigeria and consequent over pricing.

Opinion: Is This The Buhari That I Voted For? Part I

Later this month, the administration of the incumbent President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari will be a year old.

MTN Introduces New Data Plans, Now Offer 1.3Gb and 3.75Gb Data Plans For N1000 And N2000 Respectively

MTN Nigeria, one of the leading telecommunication companies in Nigeria has listened to the yearning of smartphone users in Nigeria by introducing affordable data plans. 

It introduced two new plans, which are 3.75Gb and 1.3Gb which go for 2000 and N1000 respectively.

The era of complaining for data is gradually fading out.

To subscribe to MTN 1.3Gb data plan for N1000:

Send 106 as SMS to 131.

To Subscribe to MTN 3.75GB data plan For N2000

Send 110 to 131 as SMS

NOTE:
These plans can be used on all devices and doesn’t require additional configurations.

If my wife tries to change me, I will send her back to her family, collect my bride price – Denrele Edun

Nigerian television presenter and model, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, popularly called Denrele, says he is dying to get married, noting that he would not get married to someone whowould try to change who and what he is.

My Political Stand, Putting The Record Straight

Of resent I have been receiving series of mails cum comments about some of my posts from my visitors and readers. 

I think it is pertinent to address the issue once and for all. As you all know that my blog is primarily for political updates and news. 

For record, I'm not a card-carrying member of any party in Nigeria but I'm an unrepented believer in Nigerian project. 

I can't shy away from the fact that over 80% of fellow bloggers blog based on their political interest. But for me, I only want a country that we will all be proud of. 

Also to contribute my quota to the nation’s development by putting the government at all levels on its toes, using my platform. 

Since I was young, I have been very passionate about how the country is being run by people that have little or no interest of the masses at heart. 

But what I discovered that has been the bane of the country’s underdevelopment can be said to be 'apathy'. 

Incumbent President, Muhammadu Buhari got his ticket to Aso Villa with only 14 millions votes against Goodluck Jonathan that had 12 million votes. 

If you add the two together, you will realise 26 million. The last population was said to be roughly 160 million. 

This implies that only 16.26% decided the fate of the country. What a shame!! 

Some give me a pat at the back if I lampoon Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), due to mind-boggling corruption recorded during their reign in the saddle of the country. 

I receive similar treatment if I call out the present  ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) based on its 'SNAILish' approaches to issues.

I want all my readers to know that I'm apolitical and my analysis are always preposterous. 

I appreciate any move that tends to move the nation forward. I only criticise anti-masses polices not personalities. 

God bless 

-PFB 

Hannover 96 Lose Teenage Striker Niklas Feierabend To Car Accident

Teenage Hannover striker,  Niklas Feierabend has died in a car crash.

The 19-year-old, given his first professional contract in February by the Bundesliga club, was a back-seat passenger in a car that crashed into a tree early on Sunday, police said.

Sadio Mane Hat-trick Helps Southampton Sink Manchester City

Sadio Mane 

Manchester City suffered a big blow ahead of an important week as a Sadio Mane hat-trick inspired Southampton to a 4-2 English Premier League win at St Mary’s Stadium.

Workers' Day: See The Unedited President Buhari’s May Day Speech

President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR 

In the spirit of Workers' day celebration, President and governors normally address their subjects.

Bode George Advises Fayose On His Personal, Unintelligent And Unintellectual Attacks On Buhari

A former military governor of Ondo state and Lagos base chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George has warned Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Peter Ayodele Fayose to tread slowly, especially on his incessant attack on President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Barack Obama's Daughter, Malia To Attend Havard University

President Barack Obama & daughter, Malia 

President Barack Obama's daughter Malia will take one year off after finishing high school before beginning at Harvard University in 2017.

"I Wanted To Slap Myself After My Insensitive Post On Tiwa Savage" -OAP Daddy Freeze

OAP Daddy Freeze 

After Daddy Freeze went off on the heartbroken wife of TBillz, mother and Singer Tiwa Savage, he makes a come back to express regrets over his insensitive post which came to live as a result of her tell-all interview.

Nobody Can Stop Us From Grazing In Any Part Of Nigeria - Fulani Herdsmen

Herdsmen from different parts of Nigeria have stated that nobody can stop them from grazing their cattle in any part of the country, especially in the south. They described such restriction as unconstitutional.

#EPL: Manchester City, Leicester City Match Ended In 1-1 Draw (See What They Need To Be Crowned)

Barclays Premier League hopeful, Leicester City earlier this afternoon drew against Manchester United at the Old Trafford. 

May Day: Gov. Adams Oshiomhole Increases Minimum Wage To N25,000

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State on Sunday announced a new minimum wage of N25,000 with effect from May 1, 2016 for workers.

Ahmed Musa Sets To Join Leicester City Ahead Of Incoming Season

2015/16 Premier League hopeful, Leicester City have renewed their interest in Nigeria and CSKA Moscow striker, Ahmed Musa ahead of next season and may get their man given their new war chest.

NLC Faction Proposes 90,000 Minimum Wage For Workers

Ahead of today’s Workers’ Day, also known as May Day, a faction of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, led by Joe Ajaero, yesterday, rejected the N56,000 national minimum wage proposal reportedly sent to the Federal Government by the Ayuba Wabba-led NLC and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, saying it was not in tune with economic realities faced by workers.

Oby Ezekwesili faults Buhari’s ‘command and control’ economic policies

A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, yesterday, took a swipe at the “ineffective and inefficient economic policies” of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government.

Van Gaal Dispels Jose Mourinho's Rumour, Says He Will Be At Manchester United Next Season

Louis van Gaal is adamant he will still be Manchester United manager next season, no matter what happens at the end of the season.

Ben Murray-Bruce Condemns Government Sponsored Weddings

The  Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce has condemned in totality the age long tradition of the Northern governors sponsoring mass weddings for their subjects.

This he made known using his Twitter account @benmurraybruce:

No state should have to sponsor weddings. Sponsor free education and your citizens will be able to sponsor their weddings and pay you tax!

— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) April 30, 2016

He posited that, the money that is wasted on sponsoring these weddings should be diverted on sponsoring free education,and which in turn will make them financially independent.

When they are living fine, they will not depend on the government to carry the burden of their solemnization any longer. Even they will be able to contribute to the development strives of their various states through payment of taxes.

For real, I think Mr. Commonsense really made sense going by this position, but my advice to the Senator is not only to be firing on social media but also step up his representative acumen in the hallow chamber.