HOT: See How To Enjoy Free Airtel To Airtel Calls |PoliFocus

The competition continues in Nigeria's telecommunication sector, this time Airtel Nigeria has introduced any plan where it's subscribers can enjoy free on-net calls.

EXCLUSIVE: Soldiers Disgraced Man For Wearing 'Camouflage' Shorts In Ibadan |PoliFocus

Men of the 'Operation Burst' earlier today humiliated a man for wearing a camouflage 3¹/⁴ shorts.

The incident occurred in a filling station at Boluwaji junction along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan.

Revealed! Woman Who Led Anti-Corruption Protest Against Fayose Stole N370,000 From LP —Fayose’s Aide

As the dust is yet to settle on conundrums between Fayose and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC) saga which led to a massive protest that rocked Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital yesterday Friday.

Shocking! Newly Born Baby Found In A Canal In Ado-Ekiti (Photos) |PoliFocus

A still born baby was earlier today found in a canal beside the popular Fayose market area of Ekiti State.

23 People Killed In West Virginia Flood —Officials

Massive floods sent raging waters across West Virginia, killing at least 23 people and leaving hundreds stranded, officials said.

OMG! For Cheating, Woman Beats Lecturer Husband To Death In Benue

A lecturer in the Theatre Arts Department of the College of Education Oju in Benue State, Godwin Abuul, has been allegedly murdered by his wife for cheating on her.‎

According to Toyin Aspire, it was gathered that Abuul, who went missing about two weeks ago in Gboko, was killed by his wife.

She allegedly dumped his remains in River Katsina/Ala. The deceased, Vanguard reports was declared missing in Gboko two weeks ago after returning from Oju where he lectured at the state owned College of Education.

Workers Storm OAU With Mock Coffin To Mark End Of VC's Tenure |PoliFocus

A new twist was yesterday introduced in the Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU, Ile-Ife, Osun State, by the protesting workers under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University, SSANU, and Non Academic Staff of University, NASU, as they stormed the university with a mock coffin, baked and shared bean cake (Akara) to formally end the tenure of the Vice Chancellor, Prof ‘Tale Omole.

Bombings: President Buhari Begs Niger Delta Avengers |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent out an impassioned plea to militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers, to put a halt to attacks on oil and gas pipelines throughout the country.

According to a Naijreport, the group claimed responsibility for a number of attacks on Nigeria's oil facilities and has vowed to continue the destruction should their demands not be met.

Revealed! EFCC Traces Three 'Posh' Mansions To Fayose's Associate

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission( EFCC) has traced three posh houses to an associate of Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, News24 reports.

The houses, one in Abuja and two in Lagos, are believed to have been bought with part of the N1.219 billion pumped into the 2014 governorship election. 

Alleged Debt: Silverbird Group Re-opens For Business |PoliFocus

After the seizure of three assets owned by Silverbird Group- Silverbird Galleria Limited, Silverbird Promotions Limited, and Silverbird Showtime Limited, all belonging to Senator Ben Murray Bruce by Asset Management Corporation Of Nigeria, (AMCON) over an N11b debt on Thursday, June 23, 2016, the Silverbird Group has re-opened for business yesterday, Friday, June 24, 2016, PM News reports. 

PDP Crisis: Ali Modu Sheriff Created Boko Haram —Ahmed Makarfi |PoliFocus

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Caretaker Committee, Sen Ahmed Makarfi has accused the factional leader of the Party, Sen Ali Modu Sheriff of creating terrorist group, 

Boko Haram that has killed thousands of people in the North Eastern part of the country.

Sheriff on Thursday had claimed that Makarfi deployed hired Fulani herdsmen to chase out his team from the party’s National Secretariat.

SO SAD! Four Die In Fatal Accident In Kaduna (Photos) |PoliFocus

No fewer than four persons were killed yesterday in a fatal accident in Kaduna State, Daily Post reports. 

The accident occurred some meters before the Kaduna toll gate in the early hours of Thursday evening.

COAS Tukur Buratai Summons Army Top Shots Over 'Coup' Threat

In an obvious step to put to check the rumoured coup threat, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai yesterday summoned all Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and General Officers Commanding (GOCs) of the Nigerian Armyto an emergency meeting.

The meeting was called to strategise towards preventing any such incidence and other security challenges in the country.

Brexit Update: Buhari Praises David Cameron's Statesmanship, Courage |PoliFocus

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, says the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron“is a demonstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the people, even if he didn’t agree with their decision”, Channels TV reports.

In a statement on Friday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, President Buhari emphasised that by“putting the will of the people before his political future, the Prime Minister proved himself to be a selfless leader with respect for democracy and voter sovereignty”.

Fayose Saga: Ali Modu Sheriff Opens Up, Says Fayose’s Conduct Is 'Shameful' |PoliFocus

Former governor of Borno state, Alhaji Ali Modu Sheriff, has described the public conduct of Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state as shameful.

Sheriff stated this while speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, June 23.

Ex IGP Solomon Arase Declared Wanted By IPOB 24 Hours After Retirement |PoliFocus

Barely twenty-four hours after his retirement as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has been declared wanted by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), reports News 24.

The group has directed all its members worldwide to closely monitor the movements and whereabouts of Arase, to facilitate his arrest and arraignment in the International Criminal Court, ICC, as soon as an international bench warrant is issued for his arrest.

Brexit Portends Negative Consequences For Nigeria – Prof. Akinterinwa |PoliFocus

Britain’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) will have negative consequences on Nigeria, Prof. Bola Akinterinwa, Director-General, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), has said.

Akinterinwa, a professor of international affairs, on Friday siad thatthe negative impact of Britain’s exit from the union would be bilaterally and multilaterally.

World Cup 2018 Qualification Draw: Super Eagles Of Nigeria In 'Group Of Death' (See The Full Draw)

As the fight to pick Africa’s five potential representatives for the 2018 FiFA World Cup heats up, teams will now gear up for the final round of qualifiers for Russia as CAF concludes the draw held on Friday, June 24 in Cairo.

The 20 remaining teams in the Third Round will know battle it out with each other in their various groups.

Ekiti Workers Suspend Strike, Sign Agreement With Government |PoliFocus

Civil servants in Ekiti State on Friday suspended their four-week-old strike following the signing of an agreement with the state government.

At a ceremony in Ado-Ekiti, the state government and the central labour unions agreed to a seven-point deal.

David Cameron Resigns Following The Decision Of UK To Leave European Union

David Cameron has resigned as Prime Minister of Britain in an emotional speech outside 10 Downing Street.

His resignation followed a landmark referendum that saw the country voting to leave the European Union.

Ekiti People Protest Against Gov. Ayo Fayose

In the wake of the resent revelations following the way Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) frozen the personal account of embattled Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose and his associates in Zenith Bank, Ekiti people earlier today trooped to the street to protest against the self-acclaimed 'Ore Mekunu', Fayose. 

Samson Siasia Shortlists Mikel Obi, Odion Ighalo, 34 Others For Olympic Squad |PoliFocus

The head coach of Nigeria’s Olympic football team, Samson Siasia, has submitted a list of 35 players for a final training camp in the United States of America ahead of this year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Super Eagles’ captain John Mikel Obi, South Africa –based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, defender William Troost and Odion Ighalo were among the senior players invited. 

Aisha Buhari Writes Fayose, Gives Him 5-day Working Days Ultimatum To Retract Publication |PoliFocus

The Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Wednesday demanded a full retraction of a widely-circulated material distributed by Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose, in which he claimed to have uncovered how Mrs. Buhari was allegedly mentioned as having transferred funds to a convicted former U.S. lawmaker, Williams Jefferson. 

In a warning letter dispatched through her legal representatives,  Mrs. Buhari said Mr. Fayose’s action was directly responsible for the publication of the “very wild and unfounded” allegations in the media. 

Senate Today: Read Senate Proceedings For Thursday 23rd June, 2016 |PoliFocus

Adoption of votes and proceedings of Wednesday 23rd June, ushered in today’s plenary.
Senator Kabiru Gaya moves for the approval of Votes and Proceedings and Senator Nelson Effiong seconded.
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki presided over plenary.

PETITIONS/POINT OF ORDER

Senator Omo-Agege raised a petition from a member of his constituency Col. Aigbe over wrongful dismissal from Nigerian Army Headquarters. The petition was laid and referred to committee on Ethics Privileges and Public Petitions.
Senator Gilbert Nnaji raised a point of order on Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) over reduction of fines for telecommunication companies, under order 42:1 & 52 of the Senate standing rules.
The Senate resolves to invite the NCC, Central bank of Nigeria and other stakeholders to brief the Senate on why the reduction was made.

PRESENTATION OF BILLS

Bills Presented for First Reading:

1. National Environmental Standards Regulatory Enforcement Agency Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill 2016 (SB 207) by Sen Gilbert Nnaji (Enugu East)
2. Independent National Electoral Commission Act 2010 (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (SB. 297) by Senator Monsurat Sunmonu(Oyo Central).
3. Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill, 2016 (SB. 300) by Senator Abdullahi Adamu (Nasarawa West).
4. Integrated Community Development Agency (Est., etc.) (SB. 305) by Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North).
5. Legal Framework for Public Private Partnership (Est., etc) (SB. 306) by Senator Mustapha Bukar (Katsina North).
6. Universal Basic Education Act 2003 (Amendment) Bill 2016 (SB. 307) Senator Suleiman Adokwe (Nasarawa South).
7. Correction, Reformation and Re-integration Centre (Est., etc) Bill, 2016 (SB. 308) by Senator Gershom Bassey (Cross River South).
8. Maritime University of Nigeria Oron (SB. 309) by Senator Nelson Effiong (Akwa-Ibom South).
9. Personal Information Protection Bill 2016 (SB. 310) by Senator Stella Oduah (Anambra North).
10. Cattle Movement (Control) Bill, 2016 (SB. 311) by Senator Chukwuka Utazi (Enugu North).

PRESENTATION OF REPORTS

The report of the Committee on Federal Capital Territory on FCT budget was presented by Senator Dino Melaye. It was laid.

CONSIDERATION OF REPORTS

The Senate considered and passed for third reading report of the Committee on Niger Delta on the 2016 Budget Proposal of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC ) and  Report of the committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND on the Federal Universityof Petroleum Resources, Effurun.

ADJOURNMENT

The senate leader Senator Ali Ndume moved for other items in the order paper to be moved to another legislative day and minority leader seconds.
Senate President puts the question and the Senate adjourned to Tuesday 12th July, 2016.

Gavel Bangs

Stop Capital Projects To Pay Workers —Ekiti Elders Tell Fayose |PoliFocus

The Ekiti Council of Elders has advised Governor Ayo Fayose to apply for a fresh bailout by the Federal Government aimed at assisting states having difficulties in paying their workers’ salaries.

Addressing a briefing in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, chairman of the council, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi, expressed sadness on the worsening condition of government workers who have not been paid for the past five months.

See The Purported Disclaimer That Zenith Bank Released On Issues Surrounding Visit To Fayose |PoliFocus

I ran into this a moment ago and thought I should share it. 

The Facebook page of APC, Ado Ekiti Youths  Chapter posted the post below:

Zenith Bank Visit: We Never Begged Fayose, It Was A Business Advisory Visit —Zenith Bank |PoliFocus

After the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose have instructed the state Accountant General and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance to move the state account away from the Zenith Bank based on their disagreement on the Dasuki Fund EFCC saga with the governor.

PHOTO NEWS: See How Zenith Top Officials Knelt Down To Beg Gov. Fayose |PoliFocus

Sequel to the denial of the Zenith Bank that the financial institution did not fund the election of the embattled Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, the top most staff of the bank were seen yesterday begging the governor and even went to the level of going on their knees.

It would be recalled that Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) earlier this week frozen the personal account of the Governor in Zenith Bank due to tip-off.

When responding, Fayose said it openly that the bank financed his campaign. But the bank refuted the claim of the governor.

But yesterday evening, some bank officials of Zenith were seen kneeling down to beg the governor.

See the pictures after after the cut:

Shocking! Equatorial Guinea's President, Teodoro Obiang Appointed Son As Vice President |PoliFocus

The dictatorship reign of Equatorial Guinea's President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema took a more uglier turn as he appointed his biological son as the country's vice president.

His son, Teodoro 'Teodorin' Obiang Mangue, who previously served as a cabinet minister his now the Vice-President.

President Teodoro has been in power since 1979 after ousting his uncle in a coup d’état.

Is governance turning to a family business? Only time shall tell. 

Diego Maradona Tells Argentina 'Don't Come Back' Without Copa

Argentina football legend Diego Maradona told his national team not to bother coming back home if they don’t win the Copa America Centenario on Sunday.

“We will certainly win on Sunday… and if we don’t win, they shouldn’t come back,” Maradona, 55, told Argentina television channel C5N.

Military Denies Planning To Topple Buhari’s Government

The Defence Headquarters has described the online report alleging that that some senior military officers were scheming to overthrow the government of President Muhammadu Buhari through a coup d’état asbaseless and a complete propaganda, stressing that the report is meant to heat up the polity and cause public apprehension.

Groups of militants under the auspices of Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force, JNDLF, which had threatened tolaunch six missiles in the Niger Delta region, stated this, maintaining that persons behind the coup plot were planning to instigate civil unrest as part of their strategies to actualise the scheme.

Why Saraki, Ekweremadu Must Face Criminal Charges - Malami |PoliFocus

Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), on Thursday defended the charges preferred against the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, for allegedly forging the Senate Standing Order 2015.

The minister, in a statement in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Salihu Isah, said the allegation by the Senate, suggesting that the charges preferred against Saraki and his co-accused persons amounted to a coup against the Senate, was “totally untrue and baseless.”

OMG! Swedish Footballer Sent Off For 'Farting' On The Pitch

A Swedish football referee sent a player off for farting on the pitch.

According to BBC, he gave Adam Lindin Ljungkvist two yellow cards, and finally a red, when he broke wind during a match.

Ministers, SGF Shun Senate Invitation |PoliFocus

The frosty relationship existing between the Presidency and the Senate further deepen Thursday.

Three ministers and Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir David Lawal, summoned by the Senate to appear before its separate committees failed to honour the invitation.

Fayose Goes Biblical, Says 'Let Him Without Sin, Cast The First Stone'; I Stand With My Story About Zenith's Involvement During Electioneering |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has reacted to the alleged denial of the involvement of Zenith Bank Plc in the funding of his election in 2014, saying the bank should come out with an official statement on the matter.

The governor was reacting to a news report in the media, claiming that the bank had dissociated itself from the funding of his election.

The Limit Of Gov. Fayose's Legal Immunity By Barr Femi Falana |PoliFocus

Ekiti-born legal luminary, Barrister Femi Falana has lend his voice on the ongoing conundrums surrounding the way EFCC frozen the account of the incumbent Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose.

He opined that the anti-graft agency was in order looking from it from the ambit of the law.

EFCC Sets To Invite Fayose’s Wife Feyisetan For Receiving N100m Arms Cash |PoliFocus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to invite Mrs. Feyisetan Fayose, the wife of Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, for receiving N100m through an account which is operated by her and her husband.

According to the EFCC, the money, which emanated from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser, was paid into the Zenith Bank account of Spotless Investment Limited on June 17, 2014, less than a week to the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti State.

Revealed! Money Frozen In Fayose’s Account Could Settle 5-months Salary Arrears Of Ekiti Workers

Fresh facts have emerged into the seizure of Zenith Bank account belonging to Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday.

According to Aiye Daa De, a credible source within the financial institution who did not want his identity revealed because it was against the ethics of his profession to divulge such confidential information to the public, had told Daily Correspondents on Tuesday morning that huge sums of money that could be used to pay Ekiti workers’ 5-month old salary arrears were traced to a private account operated by Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose and some of his closest aides.

DSS Arrest Former COAS Lt. Gen. Azebuike Ihejirika

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested aformer Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd).

Ihejirika was arrested on Tuesday night at his Maitama,Abuja residence.It was gathered that the former COAS is being investigated over his alleged sponsorship of the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) agitators.

Journalists, Others Denied Access As Ese Oruru Gives Evidence In Camera

Journalists and parents of Ese, Rose and Charles Oruru, were Wednesday denied access to the courtroom following the ruling of the Federal High Court sitting in Yenagoa to take the minor’s evidence in camera.

The court’s judge, Justice Njiya Ngajiwa, delayed Wednesday’s proceeding for about four hours to enable it dispense with other matters scheduled for the day before handling the case involving the minor.

Nigeria Economic Crisis: Aliko Dangote’s Fortune Drops By $3.7 Billion

While majority are happy about the removal the Naira peg to the Dollar at N199, the effect of the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s decision is being felt by others in a different way.

It would be recalled that few days ago CBN rolled out a new foreign exchange guidelines which are expected to stabilise naira in the parallel market.

Linda Ikeji In Trouble As FIRS Slams Her N75m For Tax Evasion

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has slammed popular female Blogger, Linda Ikeji with a N75 Million fine and the agency has initiated measures to prosecute her in a court of law.

Buhari Reiterated His Commitment To Fight Corruption To A Standstill As He Declares That He Never Believed In Corruption |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Tuesday in Abuja his administration's ongoing war against corruption will be vigorously sustained to rid the country of the debilitating effects of the wanton looting of public funds in past years.

Addressing State House staff who assembled to welcome him back from his recent vacation, President Buhari assured them that he will continue to lead the country with patriotic zeal, integrity, dedication and commitment to improving the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians."

Ronaldo Breaks Another Record As He Becomes The First To Score In Four European Championships |PoliFocus

Portugal captain and Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first player to score in four different European Championships.

The 31-year-old netted twice, as his country fought back to draw 3-3 against Hungary on Wednesday and qualify for the Round of 16 at the ongoing Euro 2016 in France.

Presidency Breaks Silence On Aisha Buhari’s Alleged Bribery Scandal, Says She Has No 'Direct Nor Indirect Link With The Scam |PoliFocus

The Presidency has finally reacted to allegations made against the wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state.

Fayose had alleged that Aisha Buhari was indicted in the bribery scandal of US Congessman, William Jefferson, for which he (Jefferson) was convicted in 2009.

Aisha Buhari Named In Halliburton Scam Is An Impostor, EFCC Almost Arrested Her —Nuhu Ribadu |PoliFocus

The Aisha Buhari mentioned in the bribery scandal of a former United States congressman, William Jefferson, was an impostor who was peddling influence with the name of President Muhammadu Buhari, a former chairman of the EFCC, Nuhu Ribadu, has told PREMIUM TIMES.

Senate Today: Read Senate Proceedings For Wednesday 22nd 2016 |PoliFocus

Lawmakers of Nigeria 8th Senate had a productive legislative day.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Today's plenary was introduced with a closed door session that lasted for an hour 30mins where issues relating to the smooth running of the Senate and the National Assembly.