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Radio Biafra Director and leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has written an open letter to the United States President-elect Donald Trump. Kanu, who is currently in prison on the account of treason charges slammed against him by the Federal Government, urged Trup to fight for oppressed people of the world. The letter, made available by IPOB spokesman, Emma Powerful, read in full: Dear Mr. President-Elect It is with great joy that I Nnamdi Kanu received the news of your election victory as the 45th President of the United States of America at the just concluded US Presidential election. On behalf of the Indigenous People of Biafra, please accept my warmest congratulations on your well deserved victory. Mr. President, the American people have given you their mandate and trust, not only to make America Great Again, but also to bring positive changes in the affairs of humanity. Your victory has placed a historic and moral burden ...

Respected Ijaw national leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, has described militant groups behind the recent attacks on oil and gas installations across the region as criminals and enemies of the Niger Delta people. Speaking in his capacity as the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Elders Forum (PANDEF) at a news conference held at his Warri home, the elder statesman noted that the PANDEF would be forced to take drastic decision on those various groups making the state volatile. While calling on the government not to be deterred by the u gly trends of bombing of the nation’s critical assets in the region, the former minister of Information urged the Federal Government to go on with the implementation of the 16-point demands presented before it by the elders during the Abuja meeting. He noted that the continued militant activities in the region, especially the destruction of oil installations, had gone beyond matters of expression of grievances, but a calculated atte...

U.S. Federal judge, Gonzalo Curiel, on Thursday in San Diego, California, largely sided with plaintiffs in the class-action lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump over the defunct Trump University. The case is scheduled to go to trial later this month and Trump is expected to testify in his own defence against allegations that Trump University for-profit business seminars were a hoax and hundreds of individuals were charged large sums of money for courses that were essentially worthless. Judge Curiel ruled against Trump’s legal team seeking to ban testimony relating to Trump’s conduct during the presidential Mr. Curiel also ruled against Trump’s request to ban testimony about Trump University’s “F” rating by the Better Business Bureau and the fact that it has since gone bankrupt. He also denied a request by Trump’s lawyers to ban discussion of the financial condition of students, many of whom described themselves as poor, and what impact the seminar fees had on...

Embattled 20-year-old ex-beauty queen, Chidinma Okeke, has finally broken her silence. A video of the former Miss Anambra has been trending since October 11, 2016, a few days before the expiration of her tenure on October 28 Miss Anambra beauty pageant was organised by the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS). Narrating her own side of the story to The Nation, Chidinma said: “Early last year, the ABS advertised for the Miss Anambra beauty pageant. I heard of it and went to make enquiry. “My roommate was also interested, but one of the organisers told me to apply. I told them I was not interested but the man insisted that I might win the competition. He also promised to give me the form for free if I indicated interest, and he did when I agreed to contest. “But one Jane told me that before a winner would be declared, there were certain things to be done, including the (sex) video. I consented after some persuasion from the organisers. I later went for the contest...

In this second part, Festus Owete continues the review of the performance of Nigeria’s ministers, a year after they were appointed. The first part reviewed the performance of handlers of five ministries. The ministers were appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on November 11, 2015. 6) Ministry : Transportation Minister : Chibuike Amaechi Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi State Minister (Aviation) : Hadi Sirika Promises: To complete all rail projects, including the Lagos-Ibadan, Port Harcourt-Calabar, Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Kano, Lagos-Calabar, Warri-Ajaokuta-Obaro-Abuja Rail projects and extend rail lines to all parts of the country. -To encourage dry ports. To implement contingency plans for many of the country’s airports beginning with those of Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Kano. To concession the airports to improve safety and capacity. -Provide efficient inland waterways. Achievements: -Completed the $1.457 billion Abuja-Kaduna Rail line conce...

  The Senate Committee on Privatisation and Commercialisation has expressed its desire to wade into the challenges leading to the shortfall of about N900 billion in the Nigerian electricity sector, The Guardian reports. Also, the committee is working on a bill that would prescribe strict punishment for electricity thieves and vandals before the end of 2016. The bill, according to the Senate, will enable the law to crack down on those involved in stealing electricity and those defaulting on bill payments. The Chairman of the Senate Committee, Ben Bruce, while on oversight visit to Eko Electricity in Lagos, lamented the liquidity challenges in the sector, saying that these needed the intervention of the government, operators and consumers. He assured that the committee woul...

An e-commerce platform, Min.ng, says it is set to promote made-in-Nigeria products as the new economic frontier for the actualisation of the country’s pursuit of economic development and self-sufficiency. This is contained in a statement released in Lagos on Saturday by the Founder of the platform, Mr Kelechi Ekegbe. The statement said the platform in collaboration with Made-In-Nigeria Project, would hold a conference and exhibition aimed at creating a model of growth that would serve as catalyst for economic recovery for the non-oil and informal sector. According to the statement, the conference, slated for Nov. 29, has the theme, `Possibilities Made In Nigeria – A re-direction towards economic growth, SME advancement and national transformation’. Ekegbe said in the statement that the conference would facilitate exchange of ideas on the state of the nation, human capital strength, and the prospects in the country’s quest for self-sufficiency. He ad...

Asaba — Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday presented budget estimates totalling N270.9 billion for the 2017 fiscal year with a plea to all government functionaries to make fiscal discipline their watchword in the administration's strive to minimize the effects of the current economic recession on its development blueprint. The figure represents an increase over the 2016 total figure of N268 billion approved budget for January to September 2016 period. The 2017 estimates are N151.909 billion or 56.0% as recurrent expenditure and N119.001 or 43.94% as the capital expenditure proposed for next year. According to the governor, "The 2017 budget proposal shows a slight increase of N2.731bn or 1.02%, compared to the 2016 approved budget of N268.179. Presenting the budget proposal christened: "Budget of Fiscal Consolidation and Steady Progress" to a full session of the Delta State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Hon Monday Igbuya, ...

News  |   Nigeria   Godwin Obaseki The vicinity in and around the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, where the new Governor of Edo, Mr Godwin Obaseki, will take his oath of office has been put under tight security and heavy surveillance. Security personnel drawn from the Police, Army, Department of State Security and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, have been positioned in the area to forestall any unforeseen security breach. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the road leading to the stadium and other adjoining streets within the precinct of the stadium are under heavy surveillance by security personnel.   Ebony9ja also reports that although the surrounding area of the stadium is heavily guarded, there is free-flow of traffic to and from the stadium due to the presence of the police and officials of t...

It was confirmed yesterday that defenders Leon Balogun and Shehu Abdullahi as well as striker Brown Ideye are nursing injuries, but were part of the Super Eagles main training ahead of the 2018 World Cup qualifier match against Algeria on Saturday. The three players trained as the technical crew worked on their fitness during the morning session. “They are nursing minor knocks,” simply disclosed a team official. All the 23 players invited by Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, trained yesterday evening, including Oghenekaro Etebo and Dele Alampasu ,who arrived late yesterday. Only Belgium-based defender Elderson Echiejile is still b e e n expected as at last night. Among the players who trained were skipper Mikel Obi, Ahmed Musa, John Ogu, Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Moses, Alex Iwobi and Ogenyi Onazi. Others were Daniel Akpeyi, Musa Mohammed, Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun and Moses Simon,Wilfred Ndidi,Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Kingsley Madu and Uche Agbo, Odion Ighalo, William...

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, while at the EU/Nigeria business forum has urged local and international investors to take advantage of the various investment opportunities in the power sector to boost their fortunes and improve electricity supply in the country, . He listed investable areas in the sector to include the distribution companies, gas supply, generation companies, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), rural electrification, promotion of coal and solar power and funding graduates of the National Power Training Institute to be able to produce cables and other power equipment. “Public Private Partnership (PPP) is key in financing projects and providing infrastructure. We in governance recognise that and serious investors know we are...

Troops of the Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta have freed nine kidnap victims, impounded 56 bags of Indian hemp, and arrested two suspected drug dealers during an operation. Olaolu Daudu, the Coordinator of the Joint Media Campaign Centre of Operation Delta Safe, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Yenagoa on Saturday that measures had been put in place to restore peace in the region. “Troops in Delta foiled an armed robbery attempt and rescued 6 civilians returning from market along Bomadi Agadama road by Ohoro Junction in Ughelli North Local Government Area. The suspected robbers fled on sighting troops. “In another development, troops deployed at Koluama conducted a raid on Sea Pirates’ hideout in Kasabubou Forupa Waterways, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa. “Troops rescued three persons namely; Peter Atijera, Lukeman Balogun and Pious John and recovered Speedboat mounted with Double Engine 115/80 Horse Power, 2 Binoculars and one Motorola rad...

Mr. Godwin Obaseki, winner of the September 28 governorship election, has been sworn-in as the Governor of Edo State. Obaseki took oath of office at about 12:45pm administered by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Cromwell Idahosa. He was accompanied by his wife, Betsy. Earlier, Philip Shaibu was sworn-in as the Deputy Governor of the state. Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole personally drove his Jeep into the Dr. Samuel Ogbemudia stadium, venue of the even.

v. Aminu Masari of Katsina State has approved the appointment of Alhaji Sani Bala Kabomo as the new General- Manager of the Katsina State Radio. This is contained in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Mr Abdu Labaran in Katsina on Saturday. Until his new appointment, Kabomo was a Director at the state radio. He is also the Chief Press Secretary to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Lawal Abbas. It stated that the appointee succeeds Alhaji Nasiru Kira, who retired a month ago after attaining the mandatory 60 years of age. The statement further said that Kabomo was born in 1964, in Bakori local government area of the state. It explained that the new General Manager is a graduate of the Bayero University Kano, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Hausa in 1990. He also holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, which he obtained from the International Institute of Journalism, Abuja...

Home » Lead Stories » N’DELTA: Tension as distrust for Buhari pushes militants to gear up for war There is palpable tension in the Niger Delta region over a higher dimension of renewed hostilities in the oil rich region by militants. This is coming about four days after elders in the region, under the aegis of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, and led by one time federal commissioner of information, Chief Edwin Clark met with President Muhammadu Buhari over the situation in the region, and presented a 16-point request to the president for peace to reign in the region. However, there are reports that soon after the meeting, soldiers allegedly raided Tebujor in Gbaramatu clan, an Ijaw community, arresting a traditional head and a student. Sources say one Chief Moses Bebenimibo, who was on his way to Oporoza, the traditional headquarters of the Gbaramatu clan, was arrested by the troops, as well as a student of Gbaraun Grammar School, Oporoza. Residents of the affe...

By SOC Okenwa… In less than 48 hours Americans will be going to the polls to elect a new President, one that would take over power from Barack Obama whose 8-year tenure ends next year January. The interesting three televised debates between the Republican nominee, Donald Trump and Democratic Hillary Clinton had come and gone with a winner and loser. According to the US presidential election observers the 2016 poll represents both history in the making and the triumph of a controversially ‘special’ candidate against all odds. Whilst history could be made if Mrs Clinton wins come Tuesday this week another negative history has already been made with the Republican candidate, Donald Trump, who represents everything but decency and moral force a presidential material must possess to be able to lead the world. In Trump one sees nothing great but fraud, misogynism, hubris, babbles and egocentrism. America we know is more than such things! America was made great by the tirel...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Tuesday grilled a former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), for his alleged role in the $182m Halliburton scandal. It was learnt that Aondoakaa, who served as AGF under the late President Umaru Yar’adua, arrived the office of the EFCC around 10am and was grilled for about eight hours. As of 7pm, he was still in EFCC custody, an indication that he may spend the night at the commission. A source at the anti-graft agency said, “Aondoakaa has been in our custody since morning and has been answering questions on his alleged role in the Halliburton scandal. More details will be revealed later.” Aondoakaa’s alleged involvement in the scandal could not be immediately ascertained as of press time. However, he had been accused of frustrating investigations into the case during his time as the AGF between 2007 and 2010. The Halliburton case relates to an alleged $182m contr...

A former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav, has described the cargo airport project by the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, as unnecessary and economically not viable. Ortom flagged off the N38bn airport project on Saturday at Daudu in Guma Local Government Area of the state. Speaking in Makurdi yesterday, Tsav queried the usefulness of the project in the face of more pressing challenges. He said: “Has Ortom no economic advisers? If he has, are they advising him at all? Nasarawa State, our neighbour, has an airport. Can’t we use that for now if we have any crops for export?  Where are even the crops to export? I see the project as a conduit to syphon our money and a deliberate attempt to take over the NYSC  farmland where maize is cultivated in large quantities annually by youth corps members. “Our roads in Benue State are not good. In some areas there are even no roads. What farmers require now are fertiliser for crops and good...

Hillary Clinton By Zacheaus Somorin with agency report Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton has worn Dixville Notch midnight vote, according to CNN. She had 4, Donald Trump 2, Gary Johnson 1. With residents voting and five times as many reporters watching, Dixville Notch has spoken. On a frigid night in the largely forgotten region about halfway between the Maine and Canadian borders, the small northern New Hampshire town came alive for several minutes of kitschy democratic conflict. This latest round of wee hours voting extends a tradition that traces back more than a half-century. With the results in from Dixville Notch this long-awaited Election Day is officially underway, and sure as the Earth turns on its axis, the end of the 2016 presidential contest seems impossibly closer. The Granite State’s tight Senate race will enter Election Da...

President Muhammadu Buhari   Buratai weeps as soldiers are laid to rest Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari monday said the gallantry and high sense of professionalism displayed by the fallen soldiers contributed to the restoration of peace in the North-eastern part of the country. The president, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Abba Kiyari, made this known in Abuja at the burial ceremony of Lt. Col. Abu Ali and six other soldiers killed on November 4, 2016, in the on-going fight against Boko Haram insurgents. The president however said the sacrifice of the soldiers would spurred the military to clear out the remnants of Boko Haram insurgents. According to him, “Nigerians will continue to remember your outstanding efforts as securing the territorial integrity of the country. Undeniably, the gallantry and hig...

Fresh N’ Assembly Reform Stipulates Conclusion of Budget Process Every December Senate Leader, Ali Ndume Omololu Ogunmade in Abuja The National Assembly has proposed a budget calendar that will ensure that every budget process begins in July and end in December every year ahead of the commencement of the next fiscal year. This proposal, which is one of the 15 key reform strategies being proposed by the federal legislature, is designed to commence with the submission of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP) by the executive in the second week of July every year while the president is expected to sign the Appropriation Bill into law by third week of December every year. The reform agenda contained in a report submitted to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, by the Chairman of Technical Committee on the Ref...