Saturday, July 15, 2017

INEC Petitions CJN Over Court Order Stopping Melaye’s Recall |PoliFocus

Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC National Commissioner, Okechukwu Ibeanu Saturday said in a statement that the commission decided to draw the CJN’s attention to the court order stopping Senator Dino Melaye’s recall process, YNaija reports.

Birmingham Boss Confirms Interest In Ashley Cole |PoliFocus

Birmingham City boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed his interest in former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole, though claims little progress has been made in trying to bring the 36-year-old to St Andrew’s.

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo Gushes Over Wife As She Celebrates Birthday |PoliFocus

The Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo earlier today celebrated his wife on her birthday.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Angry Lagos Driver Beats Wife To Death For Getting Drunk |PoliFocus

A 34-year-old commercial driver in Amoshe town, Meiran, Lagos State, has been detained by the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba, for allegedly killing his wife.

Ex-US President Jimmy Carter Rushed To Hospital After Becoming Dehydrated |PoliFocus

Former United States President Jimmy Carter was rushed to hospital on Thursday after becoming dehydrated at a charity house-building project in Canada.

Ace American Rapper DMX Charged With Tax Evasion, Faces More Than 40 Years In Prison |PoliFocus

Rapper Earl Simmons popularly known as DMX has just being slapped with 14 counts of tax evasion.

Oyo Gov Abiola Ajimobi Receives Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo At Ibadan Airport |PoliFocus

Oyo State Governor, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi yesterday received the Acting President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo at the Ibadan airport.

Ghanaian Footballer In Italy, Solomon Nyantakyi Confesses To Killing His Mother And Sister |PoliFocus

Solomon Nyantakyi, a Ghanaian footballer,was arrested by police in Italy on Wednesday morning for the double murder of his mother and sister.

Senate President Saraki Blackmailed INEC Chairman With TETFUND Probe In Order To Halt Dino Melaye’s Recall |PoliFocus

Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman 
The sudden U-turn by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to halt action on efforts by voters in Kogi West to recall Senator Dino Melaye came as a result of the Senate’s decision to probe the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).

Lagos State Govt Suspends Baale Of Shangisha In Magodo For Faking His Kidnap |PoliFocus

The Lagos State Government has approved the suspension of the Baale of Shangisha in Magodo, Chief Yusuf Ogundare for faking his kidnap.

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Etisalat Nigeria Becomes 9Mobile As All UAE Stakeholders Exit The Company |PoliFocus

Etisalat Nigeria has changed its brand name to 9Mobile.

This is coming in days after the global franchise, Etisalat International ended its management agreement with its Nigerian arm.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Glo Subscribers Get Eight Times Recharge Value On E Top-Up, Glo Café.... See How To Enjoy It |PoliFocus

Nigerian telecom operator, Globacom, has unveiled two products, Glo Sharp Sharp E-Top-Up and Glo Café.

Economy: Nigeria “Cannot Borrow Anymore” – Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun |PoliFocus

Nigeria must not borrow more to fund its budget and should instead raise money it needs by other means, the country’s finance minister said on Tuesday, calling into question planned foreign loans of $2 billion from lenders like the World Bank, today.ng reports.

Osun West: Three Staffs Of OSBC Suspended For Celebrating PDP's Victory At The Poll |PoliFocus

Three staffs of the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) have been placed on indefinite suspension for jubilating over the victory of PDP's candidate, Otunba (Dr.) Ademola Adeleke in Saturday's by-election.

Hyenas, Jackals Will Soon Be Sent Out Of My Husband’s Kingdom – Aisha Buhari |PoliFocus

Amidst the brouhaha at the Nigerian seat of power in the wake of president’s protracted ailment, the wife of the President Aisha Buhari has said that all unscrupulous elements will soon be kicked out of the current administration.

Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo meet in London |PoliFocus

Nigeria’s ailing president Muhammadu Buhari and the country’s acting president Yemi Osinbajo are meeting in London, the Presidency said on Tuesday.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Aliko Dangote Donates N50 Million To Ile-Ife Crisis Victims |PoliFocus

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Group
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman, Dangote Group of Companies, has donated N50 million to victims of the communal crisis that hit Ile-Ife, Osun State, on March 8.

Micheal Carrick Becomes The New Manchester United Captain Following Wayne Rooney's Exit |PoliFocus

Michael Carrick has been named as the replacement of the long time Manchester United captain, Wayne Rooney.

Monday, July 10, 2017

Chelsea Complete Signing Of Germany Defender Antonio Rudiger On Sunday |PoliFocus

Chelsea have announced the signing of Antonio Rudiger from Roma.

The 24-year-old Germany defender has agreed a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge after moving for an undisclosed fee.

Aregbesola Makes U-turn From Resigning Over Osun Poll, Congratulates Winner |PoliFocus

The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has made a shocking u-turn over his purported statement that he will resign as governor if the candidate of the opposition party in the state, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ademola Adeleke wins the just concluded Osun West Senatorial District election.

Sunday, July 09, 2017

What?!! I Sleep With 15 Men A Day For Money - Pregnant Teenage Mother |PoliFocus

A pregnant Ghanaian teenage mother who lost her virginity at the age of 11 has revealed that she sleeps with 15 men a day to support herself, her child and the unborn baby.

Anis Sajan: From A Salesman To Head Of Milano At Danube... What An Inspiring Story!

Anis Sajan who started off as a door-to-door salesman in Mumbai, now heads the Milano sanitary division at Danube Group.

Fayose’s Aide Mocks Buhari Over The Just Concluded Osun Senatorial Election |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Governor’s media aide, Lere Olayinka has mocked ailing President Muhammadu Buhari over the yesterday's Osun West senatorial election where Peoples Democratic Party's candidate, Ademola Adeleke emerged victorious having pulled 61.77% of the total votes cast.

Senator Shehu Sani Lauds British Rejection Of Nigeria's Breakup |PoliFocus

The outspoken Senator of Kaduna Central District and civil rights activist, Shehu Sani has commended the decision of our colonial master, United Kingdom in throwing their weight behind the unity of our country Nigeria.

ASUU Declares Solidarity Strike For Ex-Vice Chancellor Sent To Prison |PoliFocus

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Obafemi Awolowo University chapter, has declared a two-day strike in solidarity with the school’s embattled former vice chancellor, Anthony Elujoba, who is facing corruption trial.