In respect to the appointment of key positions, Buhari keeps Nigerians guessing 48 hours after

<br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="125" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Muhammadu-Buhari1-360x225.jpg" width="200"> </div> <br> In a clear departure from the past, President Buhari has kept Nigerians guessing with respect to the appointment of key positions like the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the media and his publicity team.<br> <br> He had yet to announce the names and designations of those he has picked to perform these and other functions on Saturday.<br> <br>

In respect to the appointment of key positions, Buhari keeps Nigerians guessing 48 hours after

In a clear departure from the past, President Buhari has kept Nigerians guessing with respect to the appointment of key positions like...

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President Buhari, VP fail to declare assets publicly

<br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="232" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Former-military-dicator-Gen.-Muhammadu-Buhari-360x232.jpg" width="360"> </div> <br> President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau as required by the Constitution but did not make the contents public.<br><br>Head of Buhari’s media team, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Saturday, said the President and the Vice President submitted their assets declaration forms separately on Thursday.<br><br>Shehu added that the CCB, through its Chairman, Sam Saba, on Friday acknowledged the receipt of the forms.<br>

President Buhari, VP fail to declare assets publicly

President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo declared their assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau as required by the Constitution b...

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President Buhari warns airport officials, others, against stopping ex-Ministers from travelling

<img alt="President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari" class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="250" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/03/800x501xAQ4V0403.jpg.pagespeed.ic.Bwvacz77sM.jpg" width="400"> <br> President Buhari warns that officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution, and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit.<br>

President Buhari warns airport officials, others, against stopping ex-Ministers from travelling

President Buhari warns that officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under t...

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Former Governor of Adamawa State, Nyako, returns to Nigeria

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Photo: Nyako fanked by Senators Bukola Saraki and Binta Garba ​at his Abuja reside​nce shortly after he returned from the UK on Saturday." class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/05/600x400xNyako-returns-1.jpg.pagespeed.ic.fSPYzPn4-k.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="600"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo: Nyako fanked by Senators Bukola Saraki and Binta Garba ​at his Abuja reside​nce shortly after he returned from the UK on Saturday</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> Ex-Adamawa state Governor, Murtala Nyako, who was impeached by the state Assembly for gross financial fraud, returned to Nigeria from a self-imposed exile.<br><br>

Former Governor of Adamawa State, Nyako, returns to Nigeria

Photo: Nyako fanked by Senators Bukola Saraki and Binta Garba ​at his Abuja reside​nce shortly after he returned from the UK on Saturday ...

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President Buhari earns N14 million as annual salary, allowances

<img alt="Buhari and Osinbajo" class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="450" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2014/12/554x450xBuhari-and-Osinbajo.jpg.pagespeed.ic.krDMc_tL1I.jpg" width="554"> <br> New president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, will earn annual basic salaries of N3, 514, 705 and N3, 031, 572.50 respectively, according to the information on the website of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission.<br><br>

President Buhari earns N14 million as annual salary, allowances

New president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, will earn annual basic salaries of N3, 514, 705 and N3, 031, 57...

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Police confirm 26 killed in Maiduguri Mosque blast

<img alt="bomb-blast" class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="374" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2014/08/600x374xbomb-blast.jpg.pagespeed.ic.mUxIWTzAVT.jpg" width="600"> <br> Borno State Police command has confirmed the death of 26 people in Saturday’s suicide bomb in a mosque in Maiduguri.<br>

Police confirm 26 killed in Maiduguri Mosque blast

Borno State Police command has confirmed the death of 26 people in Saturday’s suicide bomb in a mosque in Maiduguri.

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We’ll deliver good leadership – APC

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Lai Mohammed" class="size-full wp-image-73810" height="320" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Lai-Mohamed-small1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="268" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lai Mohammed</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> The National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, on Friday assured Nigerians that APC administration would revamp the nation’s economy and fulfill its campaign promises.<br /><br />He stated this in an interview with NAN at the sidelines of inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Abuja.<br /><br />He, however, urged Nigerians to be patient as the expected change would not happen overnight.<br /><br />He said Buhari was aware of the daunting challenges ahead but would remain undaunted in the face of such challenges. “We thank God for today and we want to assure Nigerians that the APC government will not disappoint them.<br /><br />“Buhari is a man of immense integrity and is aware of the challenges ahead, and I assure you that he will deliver good leadership,” he said.<br /><br />Also, Senator Olorunibe Mamora, a chieftain of the APC, said that the new administration would tackle corruption, adding that the expected change would be achieved soon.<br /><br />“It might be a difficult task for the income government to achieve the ‘change’ as a result of serious challenges on ground but the president has capacity to deliver.<br /><br />“The APC administration will strive and take Nigeria to a greater height by rebuilding our institutions and tackling corruption,” he said.<br /><br />Senator-elect, Dino Melaye told NAN that the integrity and anti-corruption stand of Buhari would were assets that would help in building a better Nigeria.<br />“The president is renowned for his integrity and ant-corruption stand. All these will come to play as he strives towards rebuilding Nigeria but our people should be patient and realistic in their expectations,” he said.

We’ll deliver good leadership – APC

Lai Mohammed The National Publicity Secretary, All Progressives Congress (APC), Lai Mohammed, on Friday assured Nigerians that APC...

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US says they are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko Haram

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Boko Haram's Abubakar Shekau and his lieutenants" class="size-full wp-image-218218" height="264" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Shekau-we-did-not-negotiate-with-anyone-e1414878947764.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau and his lieutenants</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> The US is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammadu Buhari’s armed forces improve their intelligence gathering and logistics, a senior State Department official said this on Friday.<br><br>

US says they are ready to assist Nigeria fight Boko Haram

Boko Haram’s Abubakar Shekau and his lieutenants The US is prepared to send military trainers to Nigeria to help new President Muhammad...

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Utomi says Buhari should remove fuel subsidy

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Prof. Pat Utomi" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Prof.-Pat-Utomi-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prof. Pat Utomi</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and former presidential candidate, Social Democratic Mega Party, during this interview with FISAYO FALODI of PUNCH, speaks on a number of issues that should engage the attention of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration<br><br>Nigerians expect President Muhammadu Buhari to hit the ground running in order to address the socio-economic and political challenges confronting the country, which specific areas do you want him to concentrate on?<br>

Utomi says Buhari should remove fuel subsidy

Prof. Pat Utomi Prof. Pat Utomi, a political economist and former presidential candidate, Social Democratic Mega Party, during this...

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Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA President

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sepp Blatter" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="239" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sepp-Blatter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sepp Blatter</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> On Friday, Sepp Blatter was re-elected President of FIFA in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations.<br><br> BBC says Blatter’s rival, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein of Jordan withdrew after the first round of voting.<br><br>Blatter fell seven short of the two-thirds needed, but Prince Ali opted not to contest further.<br><br>Seven top officials were arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday as part of a US prosecution that indicted 14 people.<br><br>Blatter, 79, has faced calls to resign, including from UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who said in Berlin on Thursday that the FIFA President should quit “the sooner the better”.<br>

Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA President

Sepp Blatter On Friday, Sepp Blatter was re-elected President of FIFA in a vote overshadowed by arrests and corruption allegations....

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NDLEA says Kashamu’s extradition not over

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Buruji Kashamu" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Buruji-Kashamu-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buruji Kashamu</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said that even though it withdrew its operatives from the house of senator-elect, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, in compliance with a court order, the extradition effort against the senator is not over.<br><br> Operatives of the agency had on Saturday, May 23, 2015 besieged Kasamu’s home in Lekki area of Lagos, placing the newly elected senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District under house arrest.<br> <br>The agency said it only withdrew from Kashamu’s house when it officially received a copy of the order from the court on Thursday May 28, 2015.<br>

NDLEA says Kashamu’s extradition not over

Buruji Kashamu National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said that even though it withdrew its operatives from the house of senator-...

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Governor Ayo Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Ekiti-State-Governor-Ayodele-Fayose-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a sign that the president is ready to serve all Nigerians, not minding their political affiliation.<br><br>He said, “The content of the president’s speech showed a man who is desirous of making a success of his administration.”<br><br>According to the statement issued by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, the governor also hailed the immediate past president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, describing him as a good democrat.<br>

Governor Ayo Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the inaugural speech of President ...

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John Kerry says Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for Nigeria

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="United States Secretary of State, John Kerry" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/United-States-Secretary-of-State-John-Kerry-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">United States Secretary of State, John Kerry<br><small><em> | credits: mashable.com</em></small></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> On Friday, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech as laying out “a powerful agenda.”<br><br>John Kerry, who gave assurance that the United States would support the new administration to tackle insurgency and the economic challenges bedevilling the country, was accosted by journalists within the venue of the inauguration immediately after the event.<br><br>He said, “The inauguration is historic and very promising. The President made a very important speech, laid out a very powerful agenda and the United States is prepared to work very closely to help to do and everything we can on the economy, Boko Haram and other issues. The President did a very great job today.”<br>

John Kerry says Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for Nigeria

United States Secretary of State, John Kerry | credits: mashable.com On Friday, the US Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, ...

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A report says Naira may be devalued again

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The Naira and dollar" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="214" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/The-Naira-360x241.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Naira and dollar</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> After the inauguration of the new administration, naira may be devalued again to reflect the recent drop in Nigeria’s foreign reserves, analysts at Renaissance Capital have said.<br>Analysts said this in a report, ‘Nigeria beyond May 29: Managing expectations,’ which was made available to our correspondent on Friday.<br><br> Analysts, however, noted that the Central Bank of Nigeria was likely to move back toward a ‘managed float versus the managed peg’ of recent months.<br><br>They said, “Post-inauguration, we think the naira – which has essentially been pegged at N199/$1 since the mid-February devaluation – will be devalued, to reflect the $4.5bn fall in FX reserves since the February devaluation.”<br>

A report says Naira may be devalued again

The Naira and dollar After the inauguration of the new administration, naira may be devalued again to reflect the recent drop in Ni...

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In Kaduna, Aisha Buhari closes a beauty parlour

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Aisha Buhari" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="208" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Aishat-Buhari-360x235.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aisha Buhari<br><small><em> | credits: http://static.pulse.ng</em></small></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> A Soft-spoken but extremely eloquent are many things that make Aisha Buhari, wife of Nigeria’s new president thick. Blessed with an infectious smile; many, often as a result of her warm disposition, underrate the power that lies in her.<br><br> Although, only soaring in popularity in recent months especially in the build up to the March 28 presidential elections where her husband, Muhammadu, a retired military general and former Head of State, coasted to an overwhelming victory, Aisha has always been a known face especially among people who seek to pamper their bodies. The First Lady, until recently, owned one of the biggest spas and beauty institute in the country. Situated along Camp Road, a high brow area of Ungwan-Rimi Government Residential Area in Kaduna State, Hanzy Spa and Hanzy Beauty Institute was always a beehive of activities all week long. It is the first beauty institute in Northern Nigeria and is a National Board of Technical Education accredited vocational training centre and registered by the Ministry of Education with the aim of exploring the untapped wealth in the emerging beauty industry.<br>

In Kaduna, Aisha Buhari closes a beauty parlour

Aisha Buhari | credits: http://static.pulse.ng A Soft-spoken but extremely eloquent are many things that make Aisha Buhari, wife of Ni...

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Buhari and a new Nigeria - Etcetera writes

<br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Etcetera" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="197" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Etcetera.jpg" width="148"> </div> <br> Etcetera writes on Buhari and new Nigeria. He listed the things he said Buhari needs to do and urgently too. Read what he wrote. <br> <br> I wasn’t born in 1960. So, I have no memories of the euphoria of the first Independence Day. My early memories of independence are the celebrations in the small government school I attended. My well starched and ironed school uniform, national flags made of paper, singing the National Anthem, and a speech by the headmistress were the highlights. In my final year, I was allowed to pin a small flag on my shirt and hold a slightly bigger one in front of the school because I was a school prefect. Those were proud moments! Even after so many years, the pride still remains. It is totally different today.<br>

Buhari and a new Nigeria - Etcetera writes

Etcetera writes on Buhari and new Nigeria. He listed the things he said Buhari needs to do and urgently too. Read what he wrote. I wa...

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Jonathan says he wasn’t interested in politics

<br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Former President Goodluck Jonathan" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Former-President-Goodluck-Jonathan-360x225.jpg" width="320"> </div> <br> On Friday, former President Goodluck Jonathan said that prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, he was not interested in politics.<br><br>Jonathan made this known during a civic reception organised by the Bayelsa State Government at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital.<br><br>The former President, who arrived at the state capital in company with his wife, Patience, was given a heroic welcome.<br>

Jonathan says he wasn’t interested in politics

On Friday, former President Goodluck Jonathan said that prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, he was not in...

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President Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria" class="size-full wp-image-240837" height="255" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Buhari1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="510"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> The new president, Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgency when he directed the central command of the military to relocate to Maiduguri, Borno, from the Federal capital, Abuja.<br> <br>

President Buhari orders military command relocate to Maiduguri

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria The new president, Muhammdau Buhari signalled a new approach to subduing the Boko Haram insurgenc...

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President Buhari vows to crush Boko Haram

<img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari" class="size-full wp-image-239800" height="340" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Muhammadu-Buhari7.jpg" width="510"> <br> The new President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to end Boko Haram siege in Nigeria, shortly after he was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Eagle Square in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory.<br> <br>

President Buhari vows to crush Boko Haram

The new President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to end Boko Haram siege in Nigeria, shortly after he was sworn in as President of...

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Today CJN swears-in Buhari as President

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="President Muhammadu Buhari" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="225" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/President-Muhammadu-Buhari-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="360"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Muhammadu Buhari</td></tr> </tbody></table> About thirty one years after being overthrown in a military coup, Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian President of Nigeria.<br><br>

Today CJN swears-in Buhari as President

President Muhammadu Buhari About thirty one years after being overthrown in a military coup, Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justi...

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Osinbajo thanks Vice President Sambo while he inspects Aguda House residence

<img alt="Tour Of Aguda House By Vice President And Vice President-Elect In Abuja" class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="400" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2015/05/800x500xPIC.19.-19.-TOUR-OF-AGUDA-HOUSE-BY-VICE-PRESIDENT-AND-VICE-PRESIDENT-ELECT-IN-ABUJA.jpg.pagespeed.ic.yp5UwQXrhy.jpg" width="640"> <br> On Thursday, the Vice-President elect, Yemi Osinbajo, conducted round his new office and residential quarters at the Aguda House, Presidential Villa, Abuja, by Vice President, Namadi Sambo.<br>

Osinbajo thanks Vice President Sambo while he inspects Aguda House residence

On Thursday, the Vice-President elect, Yemi Osinbajo, conducted round his new office and residential quarters at the Aguda House, Presiden...

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Jessica Alba covers Forbes magazine as her business is valued at $1b

<div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-4444663059015364701" itemprop="articleBody" style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; position: relative; width: 340px;"> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDaaap85vUJ9EX4du3KhDXIy5aMDwPatbbxrAtyAVPd6RBnhsmXdHneiZzIceQNkyNHbF7CuoflPkwaB0H-TSM3LmAs1h41_zzbQ-4HlYb61wDS_15GMYD6CaLPsGLxpoRAN_Ij_XIPZcN/s280/1.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px;" width="280"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Wj38vkAN35WqLnDmiGQwS5v-XFv63Cing4wfV6cFoVh9bsKWEUGScPf_3yYGi5bPwWBt9ySoDvlPDpDdvD_Rr7fxYl_UomNknVXLFBS5Uc-phyFX-V8Z4E5BEl1G0P0sU2vCCO4_hGai/s400/29263DAB00000578-0-image-m-15_1432856673001.jpg" style="-webkit-box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(238, 238, 238); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.0980392) 1px 1px 5px; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%; padding: 5px;" width="255"></div> Business woman and also actress , Jessica Alba graced the cover of Forbes magazine in its issue titled America's Richest Self-Made Women as her business 'The Honest Company' was valued at $1 billion and her personal fortune reaches $200 million.</div>

Jessica Alba covers Forbes magazine as her business is valued at $1b

Business woman and also actress , Jessica Alba graced the cover of Forbes magazine in its issue titled America's Richest Self-Made Wo...

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Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda top countries for US adoptive parents

<img alt="FILE PHOTO: Karen Brown with her two adopted children, one-year-old Nyla from Rwanda Photo: Karen Brown" class="size-full wp-image-240780" height="287" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Adoption.jpg" width="510"> <br> Families in Uganda have been bribed, tricked or coerced into giving up their children to US citizens and other foreigners for adoption, a Thomson Reuters Foundation investigation has found.<br>

Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda top countries for US adoptive parents

Families in Uganda have been bribed, tricked or coerced into giving up their children to US citizens and other foreigners for adoption, a ...

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A Federal High Court dismisses suit against DStv price increase

<img alt="DStv__208288675" class="attachment-860x800 wp-post-image" height="390" src="http://media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/banners/709x433xDStv__208288675.png.pagespeed.ic.a8ORuFgcl8.png" width="640"> <br> The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday dismissed the suit filed by some disaffected subscribers challenging the recent 20 per cent increase in subscription rates of MultiChoice’s DStv platform. <br>

A Federal High Court dismisses suit against DStv price increase

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday dismissed the suit filed by some disaffected subscribers challenging the recent 20 per...

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says Tinubu says a new Nigeria is possible beginning today

<img alt="Asiwaju Bola Tinubu" class="size-full wp-image-237262" height="344" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Asiwaju-Bola-Tinubu.jpg" width="512"> <br> A national leader of the All Progressives Congress and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has stated that a new ‘Nigeria’ begins today with the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as president.<br>

says Tinubu says a new Nigeria is possible beginning today

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress and former governor of Lagos state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has stated that a new ‘Nigeri...

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Aso Villa tour and Handover notes ceremony photos

<div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakB6KxLdMV30lt49ok2Bzm7sOw4JCq5VR_yfwg2kf2fb542QozxvzIcIgmlDZ7z3XXTiJbLxNlzubrb3P3HtWkoHmDSekdL-A44XpE6ilNzau-VgqMkVwhNJ6n8d30uc-NoM3miIYKdnz/s320/00000.jpg" width="275"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6MA4spymyPNGvD7Qyl7L4-gPTLEQhOXy48BkLGXmga2eyhPd7pPqcBDWP_kRgD-nLwf0JrKa2bV6EiddZITzRiBiaXPUJcfozAE2oiPwynxO7x99-nan-K2bn5bHhnZCx25S-54Hh_tE/s320/000000.jpg" width="289"></div>  Reuben Abati releases photos from the handover ceremony and tour of Aso Villa. More photos after the cut...<br>

Aso Villa tour and Handover notes ceremony photos

 Reuben Abati releases photos from the handover ceremony and tour of Aso Villa. More photos after the cut...

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Jonathan says he has done his best as he presents handover notes

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="L-R: Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and incoming President, Muhammadu Buhari, when Jonathan presented the handover notes to Buhari in Abuja...on Thursday." class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="400" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Jonathan-and-Buhari-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R: Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and incoming President, Muhammadu Buhari, when Jonathan presented the handover notes to Buhari in Abuja...on Thursday.<br><small><em> | credits: AFP</em></small></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> The outgoing President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday took a critical assessment of his administration in the last four years and returned a verdict that he had done his best for the country.<br>

Jonathan says he has done his best as he presents handover notes

L-R: Outgoing President, Goodluck Jonathan and incoming President, Muhammadu Buhari, when Jonathan presented the handover notes to Buhari...

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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina emerges African Development Bank’s president

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Dr. Akinwumi Adesina" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Dr.-Akinwumi-Adesina-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dr. Akinwumi Adesina</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> On Thursday, the immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, 55-year-old Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, emerged as the new President of the African Development Bank.<br><br>Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, who until yesterday (Thursday) served the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan as a minister, defeated seven other contestants from across the continent by scoring 58 per cent of the votes cast in an election held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, where the AfDB is based.<br>

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina emerges African Development Bank’s president

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina On Thursday, the immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, 55-year-old Dr. Akinwumi Adesin...

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Guinea President says Buhari’ll fight corruption like I did

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="President Alpha Conde of Guinea" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="297" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/President-Alpha-Conde-of-Guinea-360x335.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Alpha Conde of Guinea</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> Guinea President Alpha Conde has expressed confidence in the ability of the President-elect, Buhari, to fight corruption, adding that Buhari will fight corruption like he has done in his country.<br><br>Alpha Conde said this while speaking with journalists after a meeting with the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Lagos State Governor-elect, Akinwunmi Ambode, in Lagos on Tuesday.<br><br>He said, “I came to Lagos to meet my brother, Tinubu before I meet with President Buhari. With the election of Buhari, who is a straight forward person that will fight corruption like me, I believe his emergence as President will culminate in a stronger relationship between Guinea and Nigeria.<br>

Guinea President says Buhari’ll fight corruption like I did

President Alpha Conde of Guinea Guinea President Alpha Conde has expressed confidence in the ability of the President-elect, Buhari...

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Federal High Court bars NDLEA, others from arresting Kashamu

<img alt="Buruji Kashamu" class="attachment-slider wp-post-image" height="300" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Buruji.jpg" width="480"> <br> On Wednesday, Federal High Court in Lagos restrained security agencies in Nigeria from arresting and transporting the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to stand trial on drug-trafficking offences.<br>

Federal High Court bars NDLEA, others from arresting Kashamu

On Wednesday, Federal High Court in Lagos restrained security agencies in Nigeria from arresting and transporting the Senator-elect for Og...

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Robbery suspect says he's first child with responsibilities

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="The suspects" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="247" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/The-suspects2-360x278.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The suspects<br><small><em> | credits: Olaleye Aluko</em></small></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> On Sunday, May 24, police in Lagos have arrested five suspected members of a robbery gang which unleashed terror on residents of Ijanikin area.<br><br>One of the robbery suspects, 25-year-old Ajayi Solomon, told PUNCH Metro that he went into armed robbery because his parents were late and he needed to take care of his siblings.<br><br>Apart from Solomon, the other suspects arrested are Momodu Williams, 19, Kazeem Ganiyu, 19, Seun Ariyo, 20, and Elijah Dada,19.<br><br>PUNCH Metro learnt that the gang, which is said to have about 40 members, allegedly robbed residents and commuters in Ketu, Iyana Era, Alasia, Morogbo areas and environs.<br>

Robbery suspect says he's first child with responsibilities

The suspects | credits: Olaleye Aluko On Sunday, May 24, police in Lagos have arrested five suspected members of a robbery gang wh...

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Nigerian Asisat Oshoala wins BBC Womens Footballer of the Year

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Asisat Oshoala: wins BBC Women's Footballer of the Year (2015)" class="size-full wp-image-240530" height="294" src="http://cdn.pmnewsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Asisat-Oshoala.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="510"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Asisat Oshoala: wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year (2015)</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="wp-caption alignnone" id="attachment_240530" style="width: 520px;"> <div class="wp-caption-text"> </div> </div> A Nigerian and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year.<br>

Nigerian Asisat Oshoala wins BBC Womens Footballer of the Year

Asisat Oshoala: wins BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year (2015) A Nigerian and Liverpool forward Asisat Oshoala has been named as the...

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GEJ says he cannot be a party to the disintegration of the country

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SAdHFDJ7b6gWTqdoAVSNu0BvrbKu26qIUgSQ7rsV5fgAEUx5RV8cF4rpa0Oia5kBlE6RHNhO3yr6lpJdTnX09yQGscA3tcuybh_n-pCa2XKeskoZGo9guuBc032uQD5YjJrrtJeA7BWK/s1600/this-is-why-president-jonathan-must-be-probed-by-ogundana-michael-rotimi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SAdHFDJ7b6gWTqdoAVSNu0BvrbKu26qIUgSQ7rsV5fgAEUx5RV8cF4rpa0Oia5kBlE6RHNhO3yr6lpJdTnX09yQGscA3tcuybh_n-pCa2XKeskoZGo9guuBc032uQD5YjJrrtJeA7BWK/s1600/this-is-why-president-jonathan-must-be-probed-by-ogundana-michael-rotimi.jpg"></a></div> Today, Jonathan said he can never be a party to the disintegration of Nigeria. GEJ said his decision to concede defeat after the presidential election which he lost was because of his conviction that no matter his ambition, Nigeria comes first.

GEJ says he cannot be a party to the disintegration of the country

Today, Jonathan said he can never be a party to the disintegration of Nigeria. GEJ said his decision to concede defeat after the pr...

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ISIS burn woman alive over her refusal to take part in 'extreme sex act'

<div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUIcN7liPQQrWsdN3bVUv9IzL0WPe9HdoYW9cVlY79Q9-qQWQfGXL7SA2B1Fo25cgo8LQ9Yoywo40FVxUhHDQBKdZiX63M-tXZYjA2opWi9_lSkarJk9Ss6A0vdp2o85dM-yHoVegmDh0/s1600/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUIcN7liPQQrWsdN3bVUv9IzL0WPe9HdoYW9cVlY79Q9-qQWQfGXL7SA2B1Fo25cgo8LQ9Yoywo40FVxUhHDQBKdZiX63M-tXZYjA2opWi9_lSkarJk9Ss6A0vdp2o85dM-yHoVegmDh0/s400/1.jpg" width="400"></a></div> <div class="mol-para-with-font"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">An Iraq's Yazidi woman was burned alive by Islamic State militants after she refused to take part in an 'extreme sex act', a United Nations official has revealed. </span>According to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> United Nations investigation the Islamic State is committing horrendous sex crimes on young women <span style="font-family: inherit;">-</span> particularly from Iraq's minority Yazidi community.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>

ISIS burn woman alive over her refusal to take part in 'extreme sex act'

An Iraq's Yazidi woman was burned alive by Islamic State militants after she refused to take part in an 'extreme sex act...

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NDLEA says it will not vacate Kashamu's residence

<img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLCakZ6g2pfBrNFV5AA3mJFkH6FZVBZtXezxcNkaAU6KODSxS1c0S5rA2rdSjF-1N1muwcbLHxXGDIacQACT0ABI-tenzAGGJtKZ0tpM1sEne1J1xLmg2UWeJ4WpVWZr1xseRxLzcw7AL9/s400/2.jpg" width="400"> <br> National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has issued a statement saying it will not vacate the premises of embattled Senator elect, Buruji Kashamu who is wanted for alleged drug related offences in the USA.<br> <br> The agency said this in reaction to an order from a Federal High Court in Lagos today directing officials of the agency to vacate the premises of Kashamu. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA said it has not received the reported court injunction and that the siege is within the law. Read the statement after the cut...<br>

NDLEA says it will not vacate Kashamu's residence

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency NDLEA has issued a statement saying it will not vacate the premises of embattled Senator elect, Buru...

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S’Court asks Jonathan, NASS to settle the Constitution amendment issue before Wednesday

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Chief-Justice-Mahmud-Mohammed-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div class="entry-title" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> <div class="entry-title"> Yesterday being Monday, the Supreme Court gave President Jonathan and the National Assembly untill Wednesday to settle their disagreement over the process of amending the 1999 Constitution.<br> </div> <div class="entry-title"> Seven-man panel of the apex court, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, asked the senior lawyers appearing in the matter to broker the settlement talk.<br> </div> <div class="entry-title"> Court then adjourned till Wednesday for the report of the settlement.</div>

S’Court asks Jonathan, NASS to settle the Constitution amendment issue before Wednesday

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed Yesterday being Monday, the Supreme Court gave President Jonathan and the Nation...

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A Federal High Court orders NDLEA operatives to vacate Kashamu’s house

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Buruji Kashamu" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Buruji-Kashamu-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buruji Kashamu</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="clear: left; color: black; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black;">The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered more than 50 operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to immediately vacate the Lagos residence of the senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Mr. Buruji Kashamu.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <span style="color: black;"> NDLEA,  whose operatives had laid siege on Kashamu’s residence in Lagos since Saturday, said it had received a formal extradition request on Kashamu from the government of the United States of America and was coming to court to secure an extradition order.</span></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <br></div>

A Federal High Court orders NDLEA operatives to vacate Kashamu’s house

Buruji Kashamu The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered more than 50 operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency...

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NANS tells Jacob Zuma to stay away from Nigeria

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="President Jacob Zuma" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/President-Jacob-Zuma-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">President Jacob Zuma</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> Yesterday, the National Association of Nigerian Students has advised South African President, Jacob Zuma, to stay away from the inauguration of the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari.<br><br>The association also threatened to storm the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, should Zuma step into the country’s airport.<br><br>The association said Zuma should keep off as his visit will be an insult to the sensibility of Nigerians over his alleged poor handling of the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other migrant foreigners in South Africa.<br>

NANS tells Jacob Zuma to stay away from Nigeria

President Jacob Zuma Yesterday, the National Association of Nigerian Students has advised South African President, Jacob Zuma, to s...

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Wike says he will probe Amaechi

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Nyesom Wike" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Chief-Nyesom-Wike1-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nyesom Wike</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, has indicated interest in his readiness to probe the Rotimi Amaechi administration after being sworn in as the chief executive of the state.<br> <br> He gave this hint while receiving the interim report of the Transition Committee in Port Harcourt on Monday, declared that his administration would carry out a forensic audit of all government accounts.<br> <br> He explained that the measure would enable him to recover funds that might have allegedly been stolen by top officials of the outgoing administration in the state.<br>

Wike says he will probe Amaechi

Nyesom Wike Rivers State Governor-elect, Chief Nyesom Wike, has indicated interest in his readiness to probe the Rotimi Amaechi admini...

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B.B. King poisoned by his Manager, say his daughters

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFxz9bVbdrbmxJBivFFnC-ckY3czgpJfTL3mDcQYvyMJ2nqbAZ8kLhItkkdqm6-cAts-9DoCSMkiqqIfVFEbNNW-NbDQea3QkO_FQ9D22NFvFeSwUT6_nZNLuEu0R7WLCX3AKblfGts20u/s400/1b.jpg" width="400"></div> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Why they said she killed him was because she did not allow them to see their Dad when he was gravely sick and also prevented them from taking photos of him when they eventually saw his body.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>

B.B. King poisoned by his Manager, say his daughters

Why they said she killed him was because she did not allow them to see their Dad when he was gravely sick and also prevented them ...

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EFCC says Nyame, Kalu, five other ex-govs still facing trial

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="320" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Wilson-Uwujaren-360x530.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="217"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Wilson Uwujaren</td></tr> </tbody></table> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, has said that seven former governors are still facing trial for money laundering offences.<br> <br> Mr Wilson Uwujaren also said that the commission had recovered N65,320,669,350.35 between 2012 and 2014.<br> <br> Uwujaren, who said this during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, added that the commission also recovered $245, 952,030.13 during the period.<br> <br> The EFCC spokesman made the comment while debunking an alleged claim by a dismissed member of staff of the EFCC that the commission had not achieved anything during a policy Dialogue of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos.<br> <br> But Uwajaren said, “Between 2012 and 2014, the commission recovered N65,320,669,350.35. Also, the sum of $245, 952,030.13 and €693, 399.00 was also recovered during the period.”<br>

EFCC says Nyame, Kalu, five other ex-govs still facing trial

Mr. Wilson Uwujaren Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, has said that seven former governors are still facin...

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Check out the lady who won the 2015 Miss Nigeria USA pageant

<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxflJ1gRkuhhYy6ruLMumjBzkR13e5OHQuMMI4hpISXW2R7Y3Lqslmm798Vabo-Ae4odesiVSKvTouWXwIANuIbKNuZ3OlwGCPF116dCNWwUYjimCgSs_o_PPZF2UL0yr7LmvjzvkGdGns/s400/1.jpg" width="295"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2UA0kC1LOYHO9EQGsN2rBSS87wtaGhQgr2RxKdF6u04eQjiQcnOXbHuVXSiqEXS9uvclBR4sT7IqIANVAxnXECN2n9-HtT4mQI09aXUvZzEoBX7ZHPFOxNv5CkzTid8XvG8YdjM3ErrS/s400/1a.jpg" width="266"></div>   Last Saturday May 23rd, 25-year-old Frances Udukwu beat out 17 other contestants to emerge the first ever winner of the Miss Nigeria USA beauty pageant which held in New York. Frances is a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health and Health care Systems Management from Temple University and currently has a career as a health care consultant. <br>

Check out the lady who won the 2015 Miss Nigeria USA pageant

  Last Saturday May 23rd, 25-year-old Frances Udukwu beat out 17 other contestants to emerge the first ever winner of the Miss Niger...

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Haliru Bello becomes acting PDP BoT chairman

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Haliru Bello" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="208" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2606F07.Haliru-Muhammed-360x208.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="360"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Haliru Bello</td></tr> </tbody></table> The former Minister of Defence, Dr. Haliru Bello, emerged the acting Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday.<br>

Haliru Bello becomes acting PDP BoT chairman

Haliru Bello The former Minister of Defence, Dr. Haliru Bello, emerged the acting Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic ...

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Oyo, Osun workers begin strike over unpaid salaries

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Oyo State Governor, Abiola Ajimobi and Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Ajimobi-Aregbesola-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Abiola Ajimobi and Mr. Rauf Aregbesola</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> After prolong groaning under crushing economic hardship caused by unpaid salaries, workers in Oyo and Osun states have eventually embarked on strike.<br><br>To be specific, labour unions in the two states directed their members to embark on strike in order to press home demands for the payment of owed salary arrears.<br><br>In Osun, the state Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr. Jacob Adekomi, who addressed a news conference in Osogbo, on Monday, called on workers to begin a strike today after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum given to the state government.<br>

Oyo, Osun workers begin strike over unpaid salaries

Abiola Ajimobi and Mr. Rauf Aregbesola After prolong groaning under crushing economic hardship caused by unpaid salaries, workers i...

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NDLEA fails to bring Kashamu to court

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Mr. Buruji Kashamu" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="200" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Mr.-Buruji-Kashamu-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Buruji Kashamu</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> On Monday the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to bring the senator-elect for Ogun-East senatorial district, Mr. Buruji Kashamu, before a Federal High Court, Lagos, for extradition hearing in spite of the declaration by the agency that he would be produced in court.<br><br>The operatives of the agency had laid siege to Kashamu’s residence in Lagos since Saturday, said on Sunday that it had received a formal extradition request on Kashamu from the United States government and was coming to court to secure an extradition order on Monday.<br>

NDLEA fails to bring Kashamu to court

Mr. Buruji Kashamu On Monday the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to bring the senator-elect for Ogun-East senatorial di...

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Nigerians now count the cost as oil marketers resume supply

<img alt="People waiting to buy fuel at a filling station along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos ... on Monday" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="424" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/People-waiting-to-buy-fuel-at-a-filling-station-along-the-Lagos-Ibadan-Expressway-Lagos-...-on-Monday-360x239.jpg" width="640"> <br> While Nigerians are counting what the crippling energy crisis cost them, the loading of petroleum products has started at the fuel depots in Apapa, Lagos on Monday afternoon.<br> <br>

Nigerians now count the cost as oil marketers resume supply

While Nigerians are counting what the crippling energy crisis cost them, the loading of petroleum products has started at the fuel depots ...

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Nigerian fuel crisis worsens nation’s power problems

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="People queuing for fuel at a petrol filling station in Berger area of Lagos ... on Sunday" class="attachment-bigstoryimage" height="400" src="http://punch.cdn.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/People-queuing-for-fuel-at-a-petrol-filling-station-in-Berger-area-of-Lagos-...-on-Sunday-360x225.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640"></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">People queuing for fuel at a petrol filling station in Berger area of Lagos ... on Sunday<br><small><em> | credits: Sodiq Adelakun</em></small></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br> <div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br> Current scarcity of refined petroleum products in Nigeria has reached a crisis point with a litre of petrol selling for between N200 and N600 in many parts of the country, while diesel, household kerosene and liquefied natural gas have also become elusive.<br>

Nigerian fuel crisis worsens nation’s power problems

People queuing for fuel at a petrol filling station in Berger area of Lagos ... on Sunday | credits: Sodiq Adelakun Current scarci...

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