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Tuesday, 25 April 2017 03:23

Ex-envoy, Campbell asks Trump to revoke visas of corrupt Nigerian rulers

Nigerian leaders suspected of corruption may soon find themselves shut out of the United States after a special report from Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) urged President Donald Trump administration to “revoke the US visas of political figures suspected (not necessarily proven) of kleptocracy.” CFR is a US think-tank which specialises in foreign policy and international affairs, and its reports help shape America’s foreign policy decisions. The special report was co-written by John Campbell, Ralph Bunche Senior Fellow for Africa Policy Studies at CFR and an expert on Nigeria, having served as a US ambassador to Nigeria from 2004 to…

Tuesday, 25 April 2017 03:22

Nigeria shows off new air assets for Boko Haram fight

Nigeria's air force has shown off new assets it says will be used to combat the Boko Haram insurgency in its north and oil militants in its south. The West African nation's air force over the weekend demonstrated a new attack helicopter during 53rd anniversary celebrations. Chief of defense staff, Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin, says the military now can "deliver appropriate firepower at the right time and at the right place." The military also expects that the Trump administration will move forward with the sale of high-tech aircraft to Nigeria for its campaign against Boko Haram despite concerns over abuses committed…

Tuesday, 25 April 2017 03:20

Lagos seals off Osinbajo's former pastor, Tony Rapu’s church

The Lagos State Government has approved the sealing of a Lekki-based Church, This Present House, for violating building regulations. The church, christened ‘The Dome’ is on Freedom Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. It belongs to a popular pastor, Dr. Tony Rapu. According to a statement, the owners of the church contravened the Lagos State Regional and Urban Planning Law 2010 by building without title documents and requisite building permit. The statement by Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Anifowoshe Abiola, stated that the government would not fold its arms and watch a brazen contravention of the law that could…

Tuesday, 25 April 2017 03:19

3 African countries chosen to test 1st malaria vaccine

Three African countries have been chosen to test the world's first malaria vaccine, the World Health Organization announced Monday. Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will begin piloting the injectable vaccine next year with hundreds of thousands of young children, who have been at highest risk of death. The vaccine, which has partial effectiveness, has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives if used with existing measures, the WHO regional director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, said in a statement. The challenge is whether impoverished countries can deliver the required four doses of the vaccine for each child. Malaria remains…

Monday, 24 April 2017 18:23

Buhari’s CSO expels Punch Newspaper correspondent from Aso Villa

Chief Security Officer, CSO, to President Muhammadu Buhari has expelled the correspondent of Punch Newspapers, Lekan Adetayo, from Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Adetayo said it was because of a story about Buhari’s ill health which was published by the newspaper on Sunday. PT

Monday, 24 April 2017 18:22

Adeleke’s burial: Mob collapses canopy on Amosun, Akeredolu, others

Angry supporters of late senator Adeleke collapsed canopy on Governors Amosun, Akeredolu, former Governor Oyinlola and chased out Idiat Babalola, who is a commissioner nominee of Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Babalola who was seated among the dignitaries including the younger brother of the deceased, Deji Adeleke, was chased out by youths who alleged that the former governor was poisoned by some APC leaders. The irate youths said Babalola was being touted to become the running mate of the anointed candidate of the APC. Problem started when Babalola was sighted by the mourners who demanded that she should be sent out. Despite…

Monday, 24 April 2017 18:20

Adeleke buried amidst tears

The remains of Sen. Isiaka Adeleke has been buried at his residence in Ede on Monday. The corpse was brought to the residence from Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo at about 10:46am, where the Chief Immam of Ede, Alhaji Moshood Akaje, performed the funeral prayers at about 11:03 am. Adeleke’s body was immediately buried after the prayers amidst tears by families, friends and political associates. Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti and Ibikule Amosun of Ogun, were among the dignitaries that attended the burial. Earlier in his sermon, Alhaji Ibrahim Adekilekun, Chief Imam of Ansarudeen,…

Monday, 24 April 2017 02:57

$43m Ikoyi cash: More heads to roll

Several top government officials may be suspended soon in connection with the N15 billion hauled from a private apartment at Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, Lagos. President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke. He also ordered a top level investigation headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. A source hinted yesterday that some other government officials had been linked to the issue. The president has told the committee no one should be spared. The three-man panel is to unravel the circumstances in which the NIA came into the possession of the fund. The panel will also unravel…

Monday, 24 April 2017 02:56

N’Delta militants threaten to resume bombings

A coalition of militant groups in the Niger Delta region has threatened to resume attacks on oil installations in the region over alleged unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government to the people of the oil rich region. The militant groups, under the aegis of the Coalition of Niger Delta Agitators, said in a statement sent via email to our correspondent on Sunday that the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, was not sincere in resolving the crisis in the Niger Delta. The statement was signed by the leader of Niger Delta Watchdog, ‘General’ John Duku; ‘General’ Ekpo…

Monday, 24 April 2017 02:53

Army generals escape death in Borno

Two senior army officers escaped death as their convoy encountered and cleared four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) buried by suspected elements of Boko Haram terrorists along their way from Bama to Gwoza on Saturday. Brig.- Gen. Sani Usman, Director Army Public Relations stated this in a statement in Maiduguri. Chief of Administration, Nigerian Army headquarters, Maj.-Gen. Muhammad Alkali and Acting General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Victor Ezugwu were returning from an operational visit to troops involved in clearing of insurgents when they encountered the devices. “They encountered the four clustered IEDs buried at a crossing point…

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Monday, 24 April 2017 02:48

Centrist Macron vs. far-right Le Pen in fight to lead France

Centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right populist Marine Le Pen advanced Sunday to a runoff in France's presidential election, remaking the country's political landscape and setting up a showdown over its participation in the European Union. French politicians on the left and right immediately urged voters to block Le Pen's path to power in the May 7 runoff, saying her virulently nationalist anti-EU and anti-immigration politics would spell disaster for France. "Extremism can only bring unhappiness and division to France," defeated conservative candidate Francois Fillon said. "As such, there is no other choice than to vote against the extreme right." The…

Sunday, 23 April 2017 16:09

Emir Sanusi faces probe over N4bn palace expenditure

Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has opened an investigation into the accounts of the Kano Emirate Council over allegations of ‘questionable expenditures’ running into billions of naira over a short period of time. As part of the probe, the Emirate Council’s secretary and treasurer have been summoned to shed light on how over N4billion was expended and to present legal instruments backing the expenditure, a source at the anti-corruption agency disclosed. The staff were asked to be at the commission’s office on May 2, 2017, he said. The official, who does not want to be named because he…

Sunday, 23 April 2017 16:08

How Senator Isiaka Adeleke died

Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke from Osun state is dead. Senator Adeleke was the first civilian governor of Osun state. He died this morning at an Osogbo hospital where he was rushed to after complaining about pains in one of his legs. According to sources, Adeleke was at Iwo yesterday for a political meeting before retiring to his country home in Ede around 10pm. A reliable source informed that he woke up this morning complaining about his leg for which he was taken to an Osogbo private hospital where he breathed his. Adeleke was a two-time senator who represented Peoples Democratic…

Sunday, 23 April 2017 16:06

Adeleke’s corpse returned to hospital for autopsy

The remains of Senator Isiaka Adeleke, have been taken to a hospital for autopsy. Our correspondent, who is at the residence of the late politician observed a sudden rush of sympathisers towards the entrance of the sitting room as the corpse was brought back into a Sienna minivan. Scores of motorcyclists trailed the car as it was driven outside the house towards Osogbo where the hospital is. Some of the people claimed that he was being taken to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital while some said the autopsy would be carried out at the private hospital where he died early this morning.…

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