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[OPINION] Bola Ahmed Tinubu and those who want him dead – By Femi Fani-Kayode I do not like to delve into matters touching and concerning the APC because I am not a member. However what is happening in the ruling party today transcends partisan politics and should be a concern to us all. At the very least we can learn some very hard lessons from it. The truth is that the behaviour of Chief John Odige-Oyegun towards the man that single-handedly made him the National Chairman of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is reprehensible. And neither does this matter begin or end with the way and manner in which the Ondo state governorship primaries were conducted or its final outcome. It goes much deeper than that and the Ondo affair is only symptomatic of a much deeper malaise and wider conspiracy to humiliate the National Leader of the APC by forces within his party that are even greater than him. Those forces represent the hidden hand. They are a small cabal of power-brokers who constitut

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Stunning throwback photo of Modupe Ozolua Philanthropist and CEO of Body Enhancement Ltd, Modupe Ozolua, back in her teenage years. She shared this photo via social media and captioned it: "@17..Yeah, always been accustomed the best of everything! No be today o! LOL"

Photos from Nigeria's 56th Independence Anniversary Interdenominational Church Service The Interdenominational Church Service to mark Nigeria's 55th Independence Anniversary, held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja, yesterday 25 Sept, 2016. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, his wife Dolapo, Chief of Defence Staff , Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin and others were present. More photos after the cut...

World Contraception Day: Seeking to reverse Nigeria’s family planning stagnation It’s shocking that after many years of family planning promotion in Nigeria, the percentage of married women using modern contraception is only  9.8 percent  (Nigeria Demographic & Health Survey 2013). That figure hardly changed from the 9.7 percent recorded five years previously. That’s lower than all countries in West Africa except Gambia, Guinea and Mauritania, according to the 2016 World Population Data Sheet . The average for all of West Africa is 13%. Clearly, family planning  has stagnated in Nigeria  over the last 17 years. The reasons are many but certainly  family planning myths  that contraceptives damage a women’s health play a huge role. Actually, the opposite is true: Contraceptives improve the health of women and children. World Contraception Day on Sept. 26  provides a good opportunity to reflect on the current situation and how we can improve on it so that every Nigerian woman

Remember the little boy mutilated by his stepmother in Kano? Today is his first day in school! (photos) Musa, the 2-year-old boy mutilated by his stepmother in Kano State few months has started school. He looks so cute! Photo journalist Sani Maikatanga posted these photos of the little boy with mother, Bilikisu and sister, heading to school. Musa made remarkable recovery after his stepmother cut his tongue, broke his arms and legs, damaged his right eye and castrated him. The news caught the attention of Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, who had him flown to Abuja on  June 6th , for better medical treatment

‘We Worked On Railways In Nigeria’ – Jonathan Slams Buhari Over Recent Comments Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday disagreed with President Muhammadu Buhari over claims by him (Buhari) that he inherited “no light, bad roads and no railway.” Buhari, while briefing Nigerians in the United States last week, had said he met nothing on the ground after he took over as the president. He had said, “We got into trouble as a country because we did not save for the rainy day. For example, between 1999 and 2015 when we produced an average of 2.1 million barrels of oil per day, and oil prices stood at an average of $100 per barrel, we did not save, neither did we develop infrastructure. Suddenly, when we came in 2015, oil prices fell to about $30 per barrel. “I asked, ‘Where are the savings?’ There were none. ‘Where are the railways, the roads, the power?’ None. I further asked, ‘What did we do with billions of dollars that we made over the years?’ They said we bought food. Food with bil

Prices of rice, beans, other foodstuffs crash in Bauchi Oluwatobi Bolashodun  Prices of foodstuffs have crashed in Bauchi state as latest survey of the Muda Lawal Market in the state shows – The market survey reveals that a bag of local rice that used to sell for N35,000 is now being sold at N20,000 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The price of foodstuffs have crashed further in Bauchi state after months of soaring food prices. Checks in some of the major markets in the state revealed that prices of foodstuffs have reduced by 50% , Daily Trust reports. According to Malam Adamu Kafin Maigari, a grain seller at Muda Lawal Market, Bauchi, a bag of maize which few months ago was going for N18,000 now sells for N9,000 while local rice that used to cost N35,000 is now being sold at N20,000. He also said that a bag of beans is now sold at N16,000 from its previous price of N25,000, while a bag of millet and white rice popularly called Shinkafar Tuwo, now cost N9,000 and N20,000 respective

Buhari Will Take Us Across The Red Sea’ – VP Osinbajo Assures Nigerians Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has told Nigerians to be patient, “be strong and of good courage” because the nation will “prosper” despite the prevailing economic crisis. Osinbajo was speaking at the 56th independence anniversary inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. Quoting the Bible, he said the promise of God was that he would build a new Nigeria where there would be peace from the north-east to the Niger Delta — a Nigeria where there would be jobs for the unemployed. “We are on our way out of the wilderness,” Osinbajo said. “We should not be like children of Israel whom he took out of Egypt and after few problems became grumblers-in-chief. As children of God, we must declare this nation will prosper; we must be like our father who is the great encourager. “Our message to Nigeria is be strong and of good encourage. Do not be dismayed; every Nigerian will benefit from t

Buhari Will Take Us Across The Red Sea’ – VP Osinbajo Assures Nigerians Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has told Nigerians to be patient, “be strong and of good courage” because the nation will “prosper” despite the prevailing economic crisis. Osinbajo was speaking at the 56th independence anniversary inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. Quoting the Bible, he said the promise of God was that he would build a new Nigeria where there would be peace from the north-east to the Niger Delta — a Nigeria where there would be jobs for the unemployed. “We are on our way out of the wilderness,” Osinbajo said. “We should not be like children of Israel whom he took out of Egypt and after few problems became grumblers-in-chief. As children of God, we must declare this nation will prosper; we must be like our father who is the great encourager. “Our message to Nigeria is be strong and of good encourage. Do not be dismayed; every Nigerian will benefit from t

[PHOTOS] Brilliant 18-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped, Killed By Her Own Father In Kansas The father of honor student Daizsa Bausby has been arrested and charged for her alleged rape and murder. The teen was preparing for her 19th birthday, when she was suddenly found dead. According to the authorities, her father, Jerry K. Bausby, 40, raped and killed in March 2016. Daizsa’s was found smothered to death inside a Kansas City motel room after she went to visit her dad. Last week, her dad appeared before a Jackson County judge, and entered a not guilty plea for the student’s death and rape. He was charged with murder in the first degree, sodomy, incest and sexual assault but he maintains his innocence

Buhari To Sign Climate Change Treaty, Leaves For New York President Muhammadu Buhari has left Abuja for New York, United States ahead of the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly. The President who departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 11 o’clock Saturday morning was seen of by Minister of FCT MUhammad Musa Bello and other senior government officials. The President will also attend series of high level meetings of significant interest to Nigeria and lead discussions at the United States – Africa Business Forum devoted to Investment opportunities in Nigeria. In the same vein, Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffery Onyeama, at a media interactive session he held at the United Nations Headquarters, New York revealed to journalists that the President will signs the Paris Treaty on Climate during the cause of the 71st UN General Assembly . Some of the world leaders including President Barrack Obama of America & his Chinese counterpart had already signed the

No Apology For Speaking The Truth- Falana Tells Former CBN Gov. Soludo Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana has responded to requests by a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo asking him to retract an earlier statement that he gave a large chunk of Nigeria's foreign reserve to several commercial banks to manage. In a letter sent to SaharaReporters, Mr. Soludo had asked the famous lawyer to retract the statement and offer an apology to him. However, Mr. Prominent Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana has responded to requests by a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo asking him to retract an earlier statement that he gave a large chunk of Nigeria's foreign reserve to several commercial banks to manage. In a letter sent to SaharaReporters, Mr. Soludo had asked the famous lawyer to retract the statement and offer an apology to him . However, Mr. Falana responded swiftly today stating that he owes Soludo no apology for speaking the truth

‘I Don’t Know When Recession Will End But It Will Surely End’ – Kemi Adeosun The Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, has declared that she does not know when the economic recession in Nigeria will end as it may last longer than expected. Mrs Adeosun made this statement while speaking with newsmen in Abuja over the weekend after the Central Bank of Nigeria governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele stated that the country would come out of recession before December. Adeosun said, “I don’t want to predict when we will get out of recession. Let me tell you that we will get into growth and that’s how you get out of recession, because of the stimulus that we are providing. “And it may take longer than we would like, but we will definitely get out of it. We are already seeing some positive signs in agriculture and solid minerals and with what we are trying to do with other sectors, I am very sure we will get out of it soon.” The minister explained that despite the recession, lots of for

‘Shekau Is Key To Getting Girls Back’, Elbagir Says Internationally renowned journalist Nima Elbagir described the importance of the release of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau’s latest video during a broadcast on CNN International this morning. Mrs. Elbagir described Mr. Shekau’s latest video as a mockery of the Nigerian government and military adding that “[Boko Haram leader] Shekau is very good at taunting” the authorities. It will be recalled that the Nigerian army, on several occasions, claims to have killed Mr. Shekau. Internationally renowned journalist Nima Elbagir described the importance of the release of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau’s latest video during a broadcast on CNN International this morning. Mrs. Elbagir described Mr. Shekau’s latest video as a mockery of the Nigerian government and military adding that “[Boko Haram leader] Shekau is very good at taunting” the authorities. It will be recalled that the Nigerian army, on several occasions, claims to have killed

Iwobi Named Man Of The Match As Arsenal Thrash Chelsea 3-0| Watch Goals And Highlights Nigeria and Arsenal forward, Alex Iwobi was in sensational form as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. A match expected to be a closely contested affair was blown apart in the 11th minute when Alexis Sanchez capitalised on a dreadful error by Gary Cahill to open the scoring on his 100th Arsenal outing. Theo Walcott – also reaching a milestone in his 350th game for the Gunners – added a quickfire second, crowning a glorious passing move in which Iwobi was at the center of the play. There was further attacking brilliance as the influential Mesut Ozil made it 3-0 five minutes before half-time. A first league win over the Blues since October 2011 moves Arsene Wenger’s team up to third in the table behind Manchester City and Tottenham, who meet next weekend. Watch Goals and Highlights Below

Niger Delta Groups Deny Militants Have Ties To Political ‘Looters’, Call For Autonomy In Delta Area A joint press statement from Niger Delta groups denied yesterday that the newest militant group in the region, the Niger Delta Avengers, has ties to treasury looters and corrupt politicians. This assertion, made by President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this week, followed a question by media on his response to Nigeria’s economic troubles. Mr. Buhari said that the oil pipelines and installations blown up by the NDA is a significant cause for Nigeria’s economic hardship. A joint press statement from Niger Delta groups denied yesterday that the newest militant group in the region, the Niger Delta Avengers, has ties to treasury looters and corrupt politicians. This assertion, made by President Muhammadu Buhari earlier this week, followed a question by media on his response to Nigeria’s economic troubles. Mr. Buhari said that the oil pipelines and installations blown up by the NDA is a significa

‘I Am Hale, Hearty And Alive’ – Aliko Dangote Dismisses Reports Of His Death The richest man in Africa, Aliko Dangote, has dismissed reports of his death, stating that such are malicious reports which should be disregarded. Dangote took to his twitter handle to state this after an online magazine, DW-TV3, said that he died in Germany hours ago after a short illness.

UK Anti-Corruption Police In Nigeria To Interrogate Oil Dealers Over Diezani Loot A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. Our correspondent learned that one of the major players be

UK Anti-Corruption Police In Nigeria To Interrogate Oil Dealers Over Diezani Loot A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. Our correspondent learned that one of the major players be

UK Anti-Corruption Police In Nigeria To Interrogate Oil Dealers Over Diezani Loot A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. A 7-person team of anti-corruption police officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) is currently in Nigeria to interview several associates and accomplices of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. SaharaReporters learned that the British detectives, comprising of four women and three men, were in Nigeria as part of efforts to build a solid case in order to commence the former minister’s trial early next year. Our correspondent learned that one of the major players be

All you need to know on NTA News Summary, 26/09/2016 President Buhari Pushes For UN Youth Agency, Info. Minister Hails Global Endorsement Of President Buhari 56th Independence Service Nigeria’s 56th independence celebration kicks off today with an interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The occasion was attended by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in company of his Wife Dolapo, also present include Former Vice President Alex Ekweme and Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson and other distinguished Nigerians. President Buhari Returns After attending the 71st session of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York, United States, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja. The President who had Series of Engagements with other world leaders on issues of significant interest to Nigeria during the week-long visit arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about five o’clock Sunday morning. He was received on arrival

All you need to know on NTA News Summary, 26/09/2016 President Buhari Pushes For UN Youth Agency, Info. Minister Hails Global Endorsement Of President Buhari 56th Independence Service Nigeria’s 56th independence celebration kicks off today with an interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja. The occasion was attended by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in company of his Wife Dolapo, also present include Former Vice President Alex Ekweme and Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson and other distinguished Nigerians. President Buhari Returns After attending the 71st session of the United Nation’s General Assembly in New York, United States, President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja. The President who had Series of Engagements with other world leaders on issues of significant interest to Nigeria during the week-long visit arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about five o’clock Sunday morning. He was received on arrival