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After a long wait, President Muhammadu Buhari finally sent a 43-man ministerial list to the Senate on Tuesday. The list, which was read by Senate President Ahmed Lawan, has few surprises, some new entrants and old-timers. Here is a quick look at the profile of the ministerial nominees: ·  U kechuckwu Sampson Ogah : The Abia-born Ogah is an oil magnet and a private investor. He was the 2019 APC gubernatorial candidate. ·  Mohammed Musa Bello:  The immediate past FCT Minister has been nominated again by Buhari possibly to continue overseeing activities in the ministry. He has a B.SC in management with a major in Banking and Finance from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. He has an MBA in the same field. He represents Adamawa state. ·  Godswill Akpabio:  The former Governor of Akwa Ibom lost his re-election bid to the Senate. He defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) months to the last general elections after following out with his godson and successor Udom E

Ibadan—ACADEMIC Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said only the Federal Government has solution to the on-going strike. According to the union, the pitiable condition of universities across the country is a mockery of global standards of university education. Speaking through Dr Deji Omole, Chairman of UI branch, in Ibadan yesterday, the academic union said it had never opposed negotiation. Omole said the union will continue to fight to force the Federal Government to wake up to her responsibilities of investing in education. He stressed that ASUU was not making new demands but the implementation of the 2009 agreement and 2013 Memorandum of Understanding. “When you reach an agreement you must implement it. They just finished Ileya festival and why are we celebrating? It was because someone promised to sacrifice his son to God. When he decided to fulfill it, God replaced that with ram and that is why we are celebrating. Jesus Christ also promised to come and die for the sin of th

We must continue to pray for Buhari , Nigeria - CAN President - The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers over President Muhammadu Buhari and the country - The president of the association Samson Ayokunle said CAN rejoices with the first family on the return of President Buhari The Christian Association of Nigeria has urged Nigerians to continue praying for Buhari The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers over President Muhammadu Buhari and the country. The president of the association Samson Ayokunle said CAN rejoices with the first family on the return of President Buhari. In a statement signed by Adebayo Oladeji, the spokesperson to the CAN president, the association also congratulated Buhari on his return after spending 51 days on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom. “CAN rejoices with the family of President Muhammadu Buhari, the government and the whole nation on his return to

- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state has laid a weighty allegation against the Nigeria police - The party says 21 ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been arrested - The PDP described the police as the security arm of the All Progressives Congress (APC) The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers state have alleged that 21 ad-hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). In a press statement sent to journalists today, January 12, the INEC staff arrested took part in the legislative re-run election in the state and served in areas where candidates of the PDP won. The statement alleged that they were arrested last night and detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, in Port Harcourt. The statement further alleged that those arrested were transferred to Abuja this afternoon and they are being forced to confess receiving money from the Rivers s

Pastor Enoch Adeboye can return as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) if the church’s Governing Council says so. Recall that Mr Adeboye stepped down as the general overseer and was appointed General Overseer worldwide. A decision which has led to the sack of the Executive Secretary/CEO of FRCN, Mr. Jim Obazee According to Vanguard, the status quo will remain until the governing council decides otherwise, maintaining that no other person in the church can altar the stated changes that had been announced by the General Overseer. It was also reported that it was not clear if Pastor Joseph Obayemi has received an official schedule of duties. A source told the newspaper that in view of the 40-day fasting period which began yesterday, the changes may take some while to be effected, stating however, that Pastor Adeboye remains the General Overseer of the church with presence in over 193 nations. It was also gathered that office was created for the new

- Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan has been accused of attending meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC) - The Ex-president is said to have attended the meetings for financial benefits - Ijaw youths have reacted to the recent allegations leveled against Goodluck Jonathan Mrs Lauretta Onochie, an aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, has accused former President, Goodluck Jonathan of attending meetings of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), and obtaining funds from the meetings. Onochie made the allegation while responding to those criticising the President, his wife as well as his cabinet members. According to Daily Post, the president's aide released a statement saying: “I feel very sorry for those who are making a great deal of effort at tainting everyone around the President. “It’s a case of, ‘We are filthy and rotten, we must wrestle you till some of our filth rub off on you. If it doesn’t fit, It won’t stickk! “They started with President

The Benue Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has arrested a woman who allegedly stole a pastor’s car. Its commandant, Mr. Shuaib Jubril, reported that in Makurdi on Wednesday that the clergy man was travelling from Taraba State to Makurdi when he lost the car to the woman. The pastor was on his way to Makurdi when the woman took the vehicle; we have already handed the suspect to the police for prosecution,” he said. Jubril however refused to give the name of the suspect and the circumstances of the crime.

The Senate, on Wednesday, unanimously rejected the Federal Government’s ban on the importation of vehicles through the land borders in the country. It described the policy as ‘anti-people and meant to further impoverish Nigerians.’ Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who presided, specifically urged President Muhammadu Buhari to listen to the cries of Nigerians and rescind the decision. Ekweremadu noted: “From the contributions made, it is obvious that the policy is unpopular. We are representatives of the people and the people have spoken through us that they do not want this policy. I think those in government should listen to them.” Adopting two of the three prayers, the Senate called on the Customs Service to immediately suspend further action on its policy of an outright ban on the importation of vehicles through our land borders as from 1st January, 2017. The Senate Committee on Customs and Excise was mandated to investigate the circumstances that led to the sudden decis

T www.facebook.com he Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has directed that the NSCDC Ekiti State, should vacate her Command Headquarters situated along Afao Road with immediate effect, or pay N27.5million within 5days. The Command Headquarters was allocated to the Corps in 2010 when Engr. Segun Oni was Governor and was sustained by the successive leadership of Dr. Kayode Fayemi. Governor Ayodele Fayose was quoted that “the need became necessary because the State may find it difficult to pay salaries of civil servants in 2017” despite just received N8.5billion Paris Club Fund. He said the era of government providing accommodation for the Security outfits in the State is gone, emphasizing that he cannot be proving counterpart support for a Buhari-led Government agency as an opposition leader. A source who pleaded anonymity spoke with our correspondent that “in a visit by the Commandant of the Corps with the Governor, the government had valued the facility at N27.5m and ever

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary Executions, Dr. Agnes Callamard, has confirmed that she is probing the “Recent allegations of killings of over 800 citizens mostly women, children and the elderly in Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen, and to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice, and provide reparations to victims.” This followed a petition dated December 30, 2016 and sent by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP). The development on Dr. Callamard’s investigation on the killings was disclosed on Wednesday by SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni. In a communique sent to SERAP on Wednesday, Dr. Callamard said: “Many thanks to SERAP for your petition. I am writing to confirm that I have well received it and will review it with great attention. I will update you on follow-up interventions.” In a response by SERAP, “We welcome the attention by the Special Rapporteur to the matter and her commitment to pursue

Chelsea have moved a step closer to redeveloping their Stamford Bridge ground after proposals were approved by the local council. The Premier League leaders have secured planning permission to increase the capacity of their ground to 60,000 after Hammersmith and Fulham Council agreed to the request at a hearing on Wednesday. Currently, Stamford Bridge holds 41,663 supporters which makes it the ninth largest stadium in England. Championship sides Newcastle and Aston Villa both boast bigger grounds. Rather than build a new home from scratch – as the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City have done – Chelsea have opted to stay put and redevelop Stamford Bridge. Chelsea may have to find a temporary location during the building work though, due to the scale of the changes to the ground. However, approval represents a major boost to the plans after a three-hour council meeting attended by Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. The scheme will still have to be rubber-stamped by the Mayor of London.

Nigerian pastor have rejected the age retirement policy of the Financial Reporting Council for religious leaders in Nigeria. In a statement signed by Pastor Breakthrough Ogah who is the chairman of the national board of trustees and exclusively obtained by xclusive234.com, the pastors said they were ordained by God and only him has the right to retire them. They insisted that failure to bring down the law can affect the leadership position in the country as they have influence over their members. Read the statement below: We condemn in strong term the recent age retirement policy of the Financial Reporting Council for pastors in Nigeria. Pastors are not government employees! They are employed by God and their retirement and resignation are determined by the holy writ! The policy is obnoxious and repugnant to equity and good conscience. Its an anti-pastors policy which is not in the best interest of pastors who pray daily for the well being of this country. Pastors service is not

- The army asked Nigerians to be wary of opening doors for strangers - It noted that terrorists strap bomb to their bodies to attack people in their homes The Nigerian Army has issued a warning to Nigerians especially in places prone to Boko Haram attack to be safety conscious and wary of people who knock on their doors. This was contained in a statement issued by Colonel Mustapha Anka who is the deputy director of army public relations of 7 Division Nigerian Army issued on Monday, January 9 following an attack by Boko Haram terrorists in Maiduguri, Borno state. He noted that the attack was perpetuated two female bombers who knocked on the door of the house of one Bulama and detonated their explosives. He warned people to report suspicious activities to security operatives and be wary of strangers knocking on their doors. Read the statement below: This is to draw the attention of the general public to recent trend used by desperate remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT). Rece

Eight people have been confirmed dead in several explosions that hit Maiduguri, the Borno state capital late on Sunday, January 8. Daily Trust reports that according to local sources, a Boko Haram suicide bomber attacked a Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) check point around Muna garage while another set of bombers attacked Kalleri ward. It quoted a resident Alhaji Mala as saying: "We lost three people in Kalleri last night to the bombers; they would knocked on the our doors when we open, they quickly grabbed people and detonated IEDs.” Premium Times reports that five suicide bombers who stormed the area with guns also died in the attack. Two male bombers, it said, died after one detonated his bomb at Gariki near Muna Park and the second was shot dead by soldiers before his explosive device went off. The police and officials of the Civilian-JTF have confirmed the incident. Victor Isuku, the police spokesperson in the state, said: “At about 2020hrs (10.20pm) of yesterday 8/1

Ozo Nwabueze Okafor, the acting national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), is dead, Guardian reports. A sta tement released by the party on Monday, January 9, has also confirmed his death According to Okecheckwu Nkolagu, the assistant national financial secretary and a close political associate of Okafor, the APGA chieftain died at about 8am on Sunday, January 8. APGA’s acting national chairman Ozo Okafor is dead The statement added: “Though his family could not be reached for comments, particularly his younger brother Chibuzor Okafor who is an SSA to the Governor of Enugu state, another political ally of our deceased National Chairman said Ozo Okafor died at Niger foundation hospital Enugu after a brief and sudden illness. “We were informed that our National Chairman complained of weakness on January 5, 2017 and was rushed to Niger Foundation Hospital where he lost the battle three days later on the January 8. May his soul rest in peace.” Ozo Okafor becam

First day of resumption at work, a popular organization name with held...comes up with trouble as police invade the building..arresting all the staffs and workers,due to none payment of last year Salary...