Nigeria At 56: Manchester United Celebrate Nigeria's Independence |PoliFocus

Manchester United joined the well-wishers of Nigeria to celebrate her 56th Independence Anniversary from the colonial masters.

Edo Guber: Build On Oshiomhole's Legacy, Atiku Tells Obaseki |PoliFocus

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar 

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, while congratulating the party’s candidate in Wednesday’s governorship election and Governor-Elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on his victory, urges him to build on the legacy of Governor Adams Oshiomhole.

Bundesliga: Arjen Robben Injury, Nothing Serious —Coach Carlos Ancelotti |PoliFocus

The Netherlands international was replaced at half-time on Saturday prompting fears he is set for another spellon the sidelines but his coach has played down such fears.

Carlo Ancelotti has insisted the injury suffered by Arjen Robben during Bayern Munich's draw with Cologne is nothing serious.

NPFL Update: Rivers United Vow To Fight For Title In Uyo As They Slug It Out With Akwa United |PoliFocus

Rivers United will be hoping for the impossible to happen in their last game of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The Port Harcourt based team are vying for the title and will play Akwa United in Uyo on Sunday in what they have described as the most decisive game of their campaign.

Learn How To Migrate On Any Tariff Plan On MTN As Many Times As Possible Within A Month For Free |PoliFocus

This post is intended to teach you how to migrate to any tariff plan on MTN as many times as possible within a month without being charge N100.

Kano Government Declares Tuesday Public Holiday... See Why |PoliFocus

Kano state government has declared Tuesday, October 4th as Public Holiday to mark the beginning of the new Islamic calendar 1438 A.H.

The Islamic New Year is on the first day of Muharram, the first month in the lunar Islamic calendar. The state government had on Friday, 30th September, 2016 organized a prayer session at the Government House Mosque in Kano, to usher in the new Islamic year, which coincided with activities marking the nation’s 56th anniversary celebration.

Sack Half Of The Federal Workers, It Will End Recession —Northern Leaders Advice Buhari |PoliFocus

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has suggested that the way of out recession  is to sack 50 percent of the Federal  workers in civil service, Heralds reports.

Spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum, Prof Ango Abdulllahi has given his opinion on the way out of recession.

Georgia's Orthodox Priests Protest At Pope's Visit |PoliFocus

Pope Francis has been celebrating Mass during his visit to Georgia as part of his three-day Caucasus tour.

The vast majority of population in Georgia are Orthodox Christians, and some Orthodox priests have been protesting against the Papal visit, bbc reports. 

World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingoes Lose To Brazil |PoliFocus

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingoes lost 0-1 to their Brazilian counterparts in the opening match of Group C of the 5th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cupin Amman on Saturday.

Showing little of the great pace and technical savvy that saw them score 16 goals and conceding none in their four African qualifying games against Namibia and South Africa, the Flamingoes were a shadow of themselves at the King Abdullah II International Stadium.

Senate To Support Upward Review Of Amnesty Program Fund —Bukola Saraki |PoliFocus

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Saturday, October 1 said the Senate will support any proposal from the executive to increase the fund slated for the amnesty programme in the 2016 Appropriation Act.

Saraki who was speaking to journalists at the Presidential Villa after the Change of Guards ceremony to mark the nation's 56th Independence Anniversary said any plan by the executive to calm the frayed nerves in the Niger Delta and increase oil production so as to earn more money for the country to get out of the current economic recession will enjoy the support of the National Assembly.

Taribo West Dispels Death Rumour, Says He Is Alive And Healthy |PoliFocus

Former Nigeria defender Taribo West who is now a Pastor is the latest celebrity forced to debunk rumours that he is dead.

The false rumours had said Taribo had died at 50 at a South African hospital. But speaking in a short interview about the rumour, Taribo said he is alive and fine.

Akeredolu Hosts APC Chairmen In His Hometown... To Prepare Ground For Victory For The Party |PoliFocus

All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu SAN earlier today hosted all the chairmen of the state chapters in his home in Owo.

Fixtures Of All Matches In EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga And Ligue 1 This Weekend |PoliFocus

Actions resume in the footballing world this weekend.... See the full fixtures below.

Kogi Guber: Supreme Court Gives Reasons Why James Faleke Could Not Succeed Abubakar Audu |PoliFocus

The Supreme Court Friday proffered reasons why it upheld the election of Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi State.

It said it could not do otherwise because neither James Faleke (running mate to the late Abubakar Audu) nor Idris Wada (the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party – PDP) was qualified to be made governor.

Breaking: CBN Governor's Wife, Margaret Emefiele Regains Freedom... See Details |PoliFocus

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele 

According to family sources, the kidnapped wife of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN governor, Ms Margaret Emefiele has been released.

Wife of CBN Governor, Mrs Margaret Emefiele who was kidnapped 24 hours ago has been released by her abductors.

NJC Sacks Kano Court Of Appeal Judge for Allegedly Collecting N197 Million Bribe |PoliFocus

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed

In a matter relating to gross misconduct, abuse of office and high corruption, the NJC has recommendedthe punishment of some judges in the country.

The National Judicial Council said on Friday that it had recommended to President Muhammadu Buhari, the compulsory retirement of Justice Mohammed Tsamiya from office – the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal.

Donald Trump Flies Over Nigel Farage To Help Him Beef Up His Debating Skills Ahead Of Next Clinton Clash |PoliFocus

Nigel Farage flew out to the States last night to help Donald Trump beef up his debating skills ahead of his next clash with Hillary Clinton.

The ex-UKIP leader will give the Republican nominee advice on how to defeat his rival on October 9.

NAFEST Has Become A Tool For Economic Growth —Minister |PoliFocus

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the annual National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) has evolved from being just an instrument of national unity to becominga platform to help boost the level of economic activities in the country.

Ryan Giggs In Top Secret Meeting With Swansea About Becoming Their New Head Coach |PoliFocus

Former Manchester United playmaker, Ryan Giggs has had a top secret meeting with Swansea City about becoming their new boss.

The Welsh legend sat down to talk to the club’s new American investors plus chairman Hue Jenkins in a London hotel.

Forgery Allegation: FG Desperate To Indict Bukola Saraki, Ike Ekweremadu |PoliFocus

In its effort to prove the its case in the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Rules, 2015 against Saraki and Ekweremadu, the federal government has made moves to secure more evidence to nail the duo.Senate president Bukola Saraki, and his deputy Ike Ekweremadu in court on Wednesday, September 28.

Full Text: Address By President Muhammadu Buhari On 56th Independent Anniversary, Oct 1st 2016 |PoliFocus

Today – 1st October is a day of celebration for us Nigerians.  On this day, 56 years ago our people achieved the most important of all human desires – freedom and independence.  We should all therefore give thanks and pray for our founding fathers without whose efforts and toil we would not reap the bounties of today.

Touching! Wolves Player Prince Oniangue Explains How He Put His Career In Jeopardy By Donating His Bone Marrow To Cure His Brother's Sickle Cell Anaemia |PoliFocus

Midfielder Oniangue is one of the many new faces brought in by Walter Zenga at Molineux this summer and the Midlands club would be hard-pressed to find a more conscientious character in their squad.

Polio Outbreak: FG Releases N9.8 Billion For Immunisation |PoliFocus

The Federal government has released the sum of N9.8 billion for polio eradication and immunisation programme.

Acting Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Emmanuel Odu, said this on Friday in Abuja at a news conference.

Federal Government Sets To Empower Women With N1.6 Billion |PoliFocus

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Aisha Alhassan, said N200 million would be disbursed to eight pilot states each through the National Women Empowerment Fund (NAWEF) to empower women at the grassroots.

World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Tyson Fury In A Mess, Tests Positive To Cocaine |PoliFocus

The Gypsie King as he is fondly called by fans- Tyson Fury, the reigning WBA, WBO, IBO, Ring magazine, and lineal heavyweight champion has tested positive for cocaine according to reports, weeks after pulling out from his heavyweight title defence with Klitschko citing mental issues.

Ekiti Local Government Chairmen Sacrifice Salaries To Pay LG Workers |PoliFocus

All the local government chairmen in Ekiti State have decided to sacrifice their salary and those of other political office holders in the 16 LGs in the State to beable to pay LG workers and Teachers' April 2016 salary.

Wife Of The Central Bank Of Nigeria Governor, Margaret Emefiele Has Been Kidnapped By Unknown Gunmen |PoliFocus

A group of heavily armed kidnappers yesterday abducted Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

Release Ex-Kastina Governor Ibrahim Shema Or Charge Him To Court —Fayose Tells EFCC |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the continuous detention of the immediate past Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shema by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as further demonstration of the anti-graft agency’s lack of respect for the fundamental rights of Nigerians as provided by the country’s 1999 constitution, saying; “EFCC should release him immediately or charge him to court if there is any evidence of corruption against him rather than acting as if it is law unto itself.”

LIST: At Last INEC Releases List Of Candidates For Ondo Guber Election... Sheriff’s Faction Of PDP Loses Out |PoliFocus

Ahead of the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of all the candidates for the poll.

4 Reasons Why You Stop Running Away From Problems |PoliFocus

Problems have always been with men since inception. It is of various phases. But most people tend to run away from it, whereas it should be faced squarely.

I normally laugh when I hear some people praying to God that HE should stop all the problems in their lives, though it is valid to some extent but the fact is, the prayer cannot be answered because of the following reasons:

Forex Update: Naira In Sorry State, Plunges To 480/Dollar |PoliFocus

The naira plunged further against the United Statesdollar to a new record low of 480 on Thursday, down from 472 it recorded on Wednesday. The currency had continued its two-week free fall on Monday, closing at 445 to the dollar after tumbling to 439 on Friday.

Budget Padding: National Assembly Officials Seal Off Abdulmumin Jibrin's Office |PoliFocus

Officials of national assembly on Thursday sealed off the office of Abdulmumin Jibrin, the former chairman of house committee on appropriation.Jibrin was suspended on Wednesday for one year for making allegations that the 2016 budget as padded by Yakubu Dogara, the speaker, four other principal officers and other lawmakers.

President Buhari Congratulates Obaseki, Oshiomhole On Victory At Poll |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the gubernatorial election and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.

Lady Gaga Confirms The Rumour That She'll Performing During 2017 NFL Bowl's Prestigious Halftime Show |PoliFocus

Lady Gaga has confirmed she will be performing during the 2017 NFL Super Bowl’s prestigious halftime show.

APC Candidate, Godwin Obaseki Declared Winner Of Edo Governorship Election |PoliFocus

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, in the Wednesday, 28, September, 2016 governorship election held in Edo state, has been declared winner by the Returning Officer, Professor Kayode Soremekun, having polled a total of 319,483 votes to defeat 18 other candidates.Godwin Obaseki was followed by the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Ize-Iyamu Osagie Andrew,who polled a total of 253,173 votes.

Edo Guber Election: APC's Godwin Obaseki Leads Pastor Ize-Iyamu Of PDP..... See All The Results As They Troop In |PoliFocus

Results of the September 28 governorship election in Edo State are being announced by the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has a comfortable lead.

Budget Padding Allegation: House Of Representatives Suspends Jibrin For 180 Days |PoliFocus

The House of Representatives yesterday suspended former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Dr. Abdulmumini Jibrin, for 180 legislative sitting days, which is one calendar year.

The decision, which got the endorsement of the lawmakers without a single dissenting voice, followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Ethics and Privileges Committee, headed by Ossai Nicholas Ossai.

Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off Her Abs (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

Reality TV star, Kourtney Kardashian has lately been following in the footsteps of her super-fit sister Khloe with regular workouts at the gym.

Results Of Champions League Group Matches Played On Wednesday Sept 28 |PoliFocus

Actions continues in the UEFA Champions League group matches on Wednesday September 28.

Arsenal defeated the visiting Basel by 2 goals to nil as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City held Celtic to a 3-3 draw in front of their home fans.

Two Shot In A Primary School In South Carolina |PoliFocus

Two children and a teacher have been injured in a shooting at a primary school in Townville, South Carolina.

A teenage suspect is in custody, and police say that all children are now safe. The students have been relocated to a nearby church.

Sales Of Nation’s Assets: FG Dismisses Proposed Sale Of Assets As A Mere Speculation |PoliFocus

Channels Television has reported that the the Federal Government has described as mere speculation, talks of a proposed sale of national assets for the purposes of getting Nigeria out of recession, saying government is ‎yet to take a decision on the matter.

President Buhari Fires Government Official Over Alleged Plagiarism Of Obama’s Speech |PoliFocus

According to a Vanguard report, the Deputy Director linked to the plagiarism of Obama’s speech in President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech when he launched the “Change Begins With Me” campaign has been redeployed from the State House.

Nigerian Doctor Loses Licence And Fined Over Sexual Comments |PoliFocus

A Nigerian doctor based in Canada, Dr. Adekunle Williams-Owolabi, has been banned from medical practice for six months after making sexual comments to patients at his clinic in Labrador West.

Owolabi’s licence was suspended and he was ordered to pay the sum of $75,000 towards thecosts of holding the hearing where he was found guilty of professional misconduct towards patients.

Strange! Woman Returns Home To Find Burglars Having S£x On Her Sofa |PoliFocus

A Tennessee woman caught two burglars having sexual intercourse in her house, according to WREG.

“It’s horrible in there,” Jamie Barnestold WREG. “It’s absolutely horrible in there. It’s like they just had a big old nasty party.”

Results Of Champions League Group Matches Played On Tuesday Sept 27 |PoliFocus

Champions league group fixtures resumed on Tuesday, September 27 in group E, F, G and H.

In one of the fixtures, Borussia Dortmund held visiting Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid to a 2-2 draw. The English Premier League holder, Leicester recorded a home victory at home against FC Porto.

Factional PDP Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff Holds Reconciliatory Meeting With Party's Caretaker Chairman, Makarfi (Photos) |PoliFocus

Factional Peoples Democratic Party, PDP leader, Ali Modu Sheriff held a reconciliatory meeting with Makarfi- led Caretaker Committee today to end the crisis that has rocked the party for many months.

Buhari Should Hand Over To Me, Since He Can Not Provide The Basic Needs Of The Citizenry —Sule Lamido |PoliFocus

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari over his inability to provide the basic needs to the citizenry.

Lamido said President Buhari’s incompetence is the reason why the country is currently facing challenges notwithstanding the economic recession.

Sam Allardyce Quits As England Head Coach |PoliFocus

Sam Allardyce has left his post as England manager by mutual agreement with the Football Association after one match and 67 days in charge. It follows a newspaper investigation claiming he offered advice on how to “get around” rules on player transfers.

Man Wants Mark Zuckerberg To Remove Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump From Facebook.. See The Conditions Mark Gave |PoliFocus

A staunch hater of the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump has taken the hatred to the next level.

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Bizarre? Woman Loses Pot Of Cooking Rice To Thieves In Ebonyi |PoliFocus

A middle-aged woman identified as Agnes on Sunday in Abakaliki lost the pot of rice she was cooking to thieves.

A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited Agnes’s residence behind Nnodo Secondary School, Amike-Aba on Monday reports that she was still in shock over the incident.