Saturday, October 08, 2016

Turkish Giants, Galatasaray Hand Debut To 14-Year-Old Mustafa Kapi |PoliFocus

The teenager, who has played for the Turkish club's academy for three years and only turned 14 in August, came on for the first team in a friendly against Levski Sofia.

Deji Adeyanju: President Muhammadu Buhari Is A Tyrant Like Idi Amin Of Uganda |PoliFocus

L-R Late Field Marshall Idi Amin & President Muhammadu Buhari 
The Director of Social Media of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deji Adeyanju has written to condemn the last night’s assault on the judiciary by the Muhammadu Buhari government.

He posited that the clampdown carried out by the country’s secret police, DSS is in line with the disdain in which the president holds the legal profession.

Hurricane Matthew Descends On Georgia And Carolina In The United States... Death Toll Now 4 |PoliFocus

Hurricane Matthew has descended on the South-Eastern border of the United States on Saturday, flooding the coastal areas of Georgia and the Carolinas with a powerful storm surge, and resulting in at least four deaths.

According to Reports by The Guardian UK, more than 1 million customers in Florida were still without power on Saturday, and Governor Nikki Haley said another 437,000 people had lost electricity in South Carolina.

DSS Gestapo Invasion Of Judges Residence, Threat To Democracy —Gov Fayose |PoliFocus

Ekiti State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described the invasion of residences of five judges, including those of two Justices of the Supreme Court – Justice Walter Onnoghen (who is in line to succeed the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria) and Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, by armed men of the Department of State Service (DSS) and reported arrest as a direct assault on the judiciary.

'I Pledge To Be A Better Man Tomorrow' —Crisis-plagued Trump Apologies For Lewd Talk About Women |PoliFocus

Republican nominee, Donald Trump, facing the deepest crisis of his presidential campaign, apologised early Saturday for crude and aggressively s*xual remarks about women that he made in 2005, as criticism swelled from within his Republican Party.

Arrest Of Judges Update: NBA Demands Immediate Release Of Arrested Judges |PoliFocus

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has declared a state of emergency in the judiciary over the midnight arrest of some judges by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The association is also asking the DSS to immediately release the judges without conditions.

Full Details Of Nigerian Secret Police Raid On Federal Judges Revealed |PoliFocus

The Department of State Security (DSS) over overnight raid on the residences of some nine court judges, culminating in the arrest of several of them, came as a result of petitions and decisions of the National Judicial Council (NJC), a statutory body thatregulates the activities of judges.

APC Starts The Process Of Expelling It's National Leader, Bola Tinubu Over Alleged Anti-party Activities |PoliFocus

It appears the All Progressives Congress may have initiated moves to investigate allegations of anti-party activities against the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and some of the party members believed to be loyal to him.

This is happening as the party appears to be in a dilemma over how to deal with the party leader over suspicion that he is backing the Alliance for Democracy in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election.

Ope ooo! Customs Removes Rice From Import Restriction List At Land Borders |PoliFocus

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd), has ordered the immediate removal of rice from import restriction list and the re-introduction of import duty payment at land borders.

The Public Relations Officer of customs, Mr WaleAdeniyi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja.

Wow! Couple Parks Car In Living Room To Prevent It From Hurricane (PHOTOS) |PoliFocus

A couple in the United States (US) has decided to park their car in their living room as Hurricane Matthew approaches Florida’s coast. The hurricane which brings along with it dangerous winds and flooding which cause devastation of properties has made a couple in Miami to take matters into their own hands.

Secondary School Student Electrocuted While Trying To Charge Phone From Naked Wire In Benue |PoliFocus

A Senior Secondary School student from Jesus College, Otukpo Benue State, Godwin Ejeh was on October 6th electrocuted in the school’s hostel while trying to charge his mobile phone.

Anti-graft War: Probe My Children If Corrupt, Buhari Tells EFCC |PoliFocus


  • Says ‘I won’t forgive you if you don’t probe any allegation against them’ 

The war against corruption may gather more steam soon, going by President Muhammadu Buhari’s latest pronouncement. The President has told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other anti-graft agencies to probe even his own children or members of his family implicated in corrupt practices.

74-Year-Old Randy Man Arrested For Defiling Two Minors In Delta |PoliFocus

A septuagenarian, Godwin Agbada, has blamed the devil for the alleged defilement of two girls aged 12 and14 years in his workshop.

Agbada, who was paraded at the headquarters of the Delta State Police Command in Asaba, yesterday admitted to the offence, but denied having carnal knowledge of another victim, Ebele Olise.

Forex Update: Selling Dollar Above N356 Is Illegal, Says ABCON President |PoliFocus

Alhaji Aminu Gwadabe, President, Association of Bureau de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), on Friday said it was illegal for his members to sell a dollar above N356.

Gwadabe made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

Some Of Your Cabinet Members Don't Believe In 'Change Agenda', Time To Purge Them Is Now —Shehu Sani Tells Buhari |PoliFocus

As the nation looks forward to a way out of the present economic recession, human rights activist and Senator representing Kaduna Central Zone, Shehu Sani, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately purge his cabinet, saying that there are people within the circle of the executive who do not believe in the change agenda of the administration.

Woman Accuses Her Pastor Husband Of Trying To Use Her For Rituals After Sending Men To Gang-Rape Her (PHOTO) |PoliFocus

A woman has accused her pastor husband of alleged plans to sacrifice her for ritual purposes. Pastor Uchenna Joseph and Patience were said to have had their wedding introduction in 2014 and were planning for a church wedding in Ebonyi state, when she got pregnant and gave birth to a boy about seven months ago which has put the wedding plans on hold.

Avoid Escalation Of Niger Delta Militancy —National Assembly Tells Buhari |PoliFocus

The two chambers of the National Assembly have told President Muhammadu Buhari to engage in meaningfuland inclusive dialogue with the aggrieved Niger Delta militants to avoid an escalation of the militancy in the region.

The House, in a motion by the Deputy House Leader, Buba Jibrin, concurred with the resolution of the Senatethe government to ensure the protection of the nation’s oil and gas assets to facilitate increase in oil production and boost revenue therefrom.

Operation Slaughter All Cows: Abuja Met Us Here —Fulani Herdsmen Claim |PoliFocus

Three weeks ago (specifically on 26th September), the Senate Committee on the Federal Capital Territory said Abuja residents should slaughter any cow found grazing in the city.

Senator Dino Melaye (APC Kogi West), who is the chairman of the committee, instructed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Alhaji Mohammed Bello, during his appearance before the committee to ensure that the directive was implemented with immediate effect.

Friday, October 07, 2016

Crisis Rocking APC Is Connected With 2019 Political Calculations —Solomon Dalung |PoliFocus

The Minister of Sport and Youth Development, Mr Solomon Dalung, said on Thursday that the crisis which seemed to be rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may be connected with jostling of members of the party for positions ahead of the 2019 general elections.

Biafra: IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu Drags Nigeria To ECOWAS Court |PoliFocus

The detained self-acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu, has taken quest for freedom to the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Abuja.

Mr Kanu is demanding the release of his personal belongings allegedly seized during his arrest and a monetary compensation of 800 million dollars for alleged violation of his liberties.

Ayo Fayose Condemns Attack On Tinubu, Says "Yoruba Leaders Must Be Protected" |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has condemned the attack on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, saying; “humiliation of Tinubu is as good as humiliation of the Yoruba race."

The governor said; “even though I am not a member of APC and I will never be, I have elected to stand in defence of the Yoruba nation once again by saying no to the continuous dishonourable treatment being meted to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, having paid his dues.”

APC Crises: Oyegun Attacks Tinubu, Says Ex-Lagos Governor's Allegations 'Reckless & Baseless'... Gives Blow By Blow Account Of What Really Transpired |PoliFocus

The National Chairman of the governing All progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie-Oyegun, has formally replied a national leader of the party, Bola Tinubu, who accused him of fraud and dictatorship in his handling of the party’s affairs.

Mr. Oyegun said Mr. Tinubu’s public letter contained “reckless falsehood.” The national chairman issued a statementon Friday in which he attempted to respond to all the allegations raised by the former Lagos State governor.

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Am Still Fully In-charge Of APGA —Victor Oye Debunks Alleged Suspension |PoliFocus

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Dr Victor Oye, has said that he is still in charge contrary to speculations about his suspension or sack.

“The speculation of my sack or suspension is rubbish and holds no substance whatsoever. I am surprised that just four people could go and generate such malicious story from nowhere.

Forgery Tracker: Federal Court Strikes Out Forgery Case Against Saraki, Ekweremadu |PoliFocus

A high court in Abuja on Friday, October 7, 2016 has granted the application of the Nigerian presidency to withdraw the forgery charge against Bukola Saraki, senate president, and Ike Ekweremadu, his deputy.

Former Germany Goalkeeper Tim Wiese To Make Official WWE Debut |PoliFocus

The former Germany shot-stopper is close to realising his dream of becoming a professional wrestler and will have his first fight in Munich next month.

Former Germany international goalkeeper Tim Wiese is set to make his official debut  with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on November 3.

Forex Update: Travelex Begins Sale Of $15,000 To Bureau De Exchange (BDC) Today |PoliFocus

Travelex, a global foreign exchange dealer, will on Friday (today) disburse the sum of $15,000 to eachof the 3,000 registered Bureaux De Change operators in the country.

The President, Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria, Aminu Gwadabe, said this in a statement on Thursday. He said with each of the 3,000 BDC operators getting $15,000 each, $45m will flow into the system.

Tennis: Andy Murray Wins 7-6 6-2 Against Kyle Edmund In China Open Quarter-final |PoliFocus

Andy Murray shakes hands with Kyle Edmund at the end of the match
World No2 Andy Murray beat fellow Briton Kyle Edmund 7-6 (11-9) 6-2 to make the China Open semi-finals.

Wimbledon champion Murray, 29, came through atight first set that went to a tie-break, but found himself a break down early in the second.

Thursday, October 06, 2016

Sad! Ekiti Local Government Official Stabs 3, Commits Suicide (PHOTO) |PoliFocus

Pandemonium broke out in Ode-Ekiti, headquarters of Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State yesterday when an employee of the council simply identified as Aderiye, allegedly committed  suicide after stabbing  three persons.

The deceased, whose remains  had been deposited in a morgue, was a security guard at the private residence of the council Chairman, Mrs Sade Akinrinmola.

Kemi Adeosun Accuses Western Countries Of Blocking Nigeria's Coal Power Efforts |PoliFocus

The Federal Government of Nigeria has said that its efforts to improve electricity generation in the country is being hampered by western powers.

JSS Pupil Lands In Court For Stealing N200, Using Charms In Lagos |PoliFocus

An 18-year-old secondary school pupil, Sadiq Adegbite,who allegedly stole N200 from a fellow pupil and used charm to harass other colleagues, was on Thursday brought before an Ogudu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos.

The accused, a pupil of Junior High School, Ogudu, Lagos, is facing a three counts of conspiracy, stealing and disorderly conduct.

Senate Again Rejects Lagos 'Special Status' Bill |PoliFocus

For the second time in three years, theSenate, yesterday, rejected proposals to grant Lagos a special status, in view of the avalanche of socio-economic challenges it is facing as former political capital of Nigeria.

The state is still the economic capital and nerve centre of the country.Indeed, the Senate Chambers was thrown into a rowdy session as senators deliberated on a bill for an act to make provision for a special Federal grant to Lagos State.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino 'SAD, Surprised' At Sam Allardyce’s Exit As England Head Coach |PoliFocus

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has admitted to being “extremely surprised” and “very sad” at the affair that ended Sam Allardyce’s brief reign as England manager.

“Of course I am extremely surprised. I am also very, very sad about what has happened, about what we are reading, that this is just the tip of the iceberg and that there might be other issues coming and other stories coming out,” Infantino said in an exclusive interview with AFP.

Forex Update: Naira Extends Gain Against Dollar (Check The New Rate) |PoliFocus

The Naira on Thursday, continued to appreciate against the dollar at the three major segments of the Forex market.

INEC Presents Certificate Of Returns To Edo Governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki |PoliFocus

Edo State governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, receiving his certificate of return from the National Commissioner (South-South) of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Dr. Mustapha Lecky, in Benin on Thursday, October 6 
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday in Benin, presented certificates of return to Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, winners of Edo gubernatorial election.

Ekiti Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Representing Ikole I, Gboyega Aribisogan For 6 Months |PoliFocus

The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Thursday suspended a lawmaker representing Ikole Constituency 1, Mr. Gboyega Aribisogan, for 180 legislative days for alleged anti-party activities.

Abdulmumin Jibrin Asks Finance Minister To Immediately Halt Payment Of Running Cost Of House Of Rep Members (See Why) |PoliFocus

The embattled and suspended honorable representing  Kiru-Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano in the House of Representatives and former Chairman of House Committee on Appropriation Bill, Abdulmumin Jibrin has called on the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to with immediate effect stop the further payment of running cost of the House of Representatives members, citing high degree of corruption.

Revealed! 21 Senators Plus 4 Ministers Receive Pensions As Ex-Governors.... Why Won't We Be In Recession??! (List) |PoliFocus

About twenty-one senators currently receiving pensions from government as ex-governors and deputy governors.

The current senators who once served as governors are Bukola Saraki of Kwara, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano, Kabiru Gaya of Kano, Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom, Theodore Orji of Abia, Abdullahi Adamu of Nasarawa, Sam Egwu of Ebonyi, Shaaba Lafiagi of Kwara, Joshua Dariye of Plateau Jonah Jang of Plateau, Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko of Sokoto, Ahmed Sani Yarima of Zamfara, Danjuma Goje of Gombe, Bukar Abba Ibrahim of Yobe, Adamu Aliero of Kebbi, George Akume of Benue and Isiaka Adeleke of Osun.

Shocking! Pandemonium As Unclad Family Of Witches Allegedly Fall From The Sky (PHOTO) |PoliFocus

This bizarre story was shared on Facebook. A ‘flying family’ of butt ‘unclad witches’ allegedly ‘lost fuel’ andcrash landed in Sowlezi, Zambia.

They had been on their way to Congo where they had been sent on a mission to suck blood and cause confusion.

Ekiti Govt Kicks Off Social Welfare Scheme As 10,000 Beneficiary Get N5,000 For The First Month |PoliFocus

Despite the economic recession in the country, the Ekiti State Government has started the payment of N5, 000 each to the 10,000 beneficiaries of its social welfare scheme.

The beneficiaries, who are indigent people and cut across various sections of the society, started receiving their first payment through their various banks account on Wednesday.

LASTMA Official, Driver Beaten To A Pulp By A Mob After A Physical Assault On Motorist In Lagos |PoliFocus

There was pandemonium on Wednesday at the Costain area of Lagos State as an official of the Lagos State Management Authority and a bus driver were reportedly beaten to a pulp.

Wednesday, October 05, 2016

Press Release: PDP National Caucus Outrightly Rejects Edo Gubernatorial Outcome |PoliFocus

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected outrightly the last gubernatorial election results of Edo State which was conducted on Wednesday, September 28. 

This was contained in a statement signed by its Head Of Publicity, Adm. Chinwe I. Nnodo on October 5 after the meeting of the enlarged National caucus of the party .

Injured Rangers Star, Ifeanyi Egwim Will Be Back On His Feet In Three Weeks —Team Doctor |PoliFocus

Rangers International FC, team doctor, Emeka Onyia has revealed that injured striker Ifeanyi Egwim will start walking again in two to three weeks after a second successful surgery in Enugu on Tuesday.

I Begged Rahama Sadau To Feature In Video That Caused Her Expulsion —ClassiQ |PoliFocus

Jos born music star, ClassiQ, has revealed that he was not happy with what happened to popular Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau.

Ms. Sadau was expelled from the Kannywood film industry for featuring in a romantic music video of ClassiQ’s new single ‘I love you’.

President Buhari Wants To Sell Presidential Aircrafts To Cut Waste —Garba Shehu |PoliFocus

The Senior Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has explained that the President directed the sale of two aircraft in the presidential fleet in order to cut down waste.

Recall that the Federal Government hadput up two aircraft in the presidential fleet for sale.

ECOWAS Court Orders Dasuki’s Immediate Release, Imposes N15 Million Fine On Nigerian Government |PoliFocus

The Court of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, on Tuesday declared the arrest and detention of former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, as unlawful and arbitrary.

The court also held that the further arrest of Mr. Dasuki by government on November 4, after he was granted bail by a court of law, amounts to a mockery of democracy and the rule of law.

Recession: FG Puts Up Two Presidential Jets For Sale, Asks Bidders To Quote In Dollars |PoliFocus

The federal government has advertised the sale of two aircraft in the presidential fleet and directed that the bids be quoted in US dollars.

Plans To Sell Off National Assets Wicked, Greedy —Pentecostal Fellowship On Nigeria |PoliFocus

Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, has described the call for the Federal Government to sell national assets to address the current economic recession as greedy and selfish.

Rejecting the call, yesterday, during a solemn assembly in Calabar, the Cross River State chapter of PFN said that such plans should not be allowed to come into fruition.

Chilling Final Selfie Of Mother-Of-Two Who Died After Being Thrown From A Bike Seconds After |PoliFocus

A mum-of-two was killed just moments after taking this smiling selfie, her husband has revealed.

Carmen Greenway, 41, was cycling home after having dinner at a pub to celebrate her mother’s birthday when she hit a bumpy patch of road and lost control.

Donald Trump Tumbles Drastically Down Forbes List Of Richest Americans |PoliFocus

Republican candidate for the office of the President of the United States, Donald Trump has suffered another blow this time in the area of his finances.

The American businessman who used to be really high up the Forbes list of richest men in America has suffered a sharp decline. It is believed that his spending on the campaign is a big reason behind his decline.