"APC Has No Hands In Lamido Sons Arrest" - Sani Kiri

Jigawa State chairman of  All Progressives Congress,  APC, Ado Sani Kiri, has debunked the allegations that the state government masterminded the arrest of former Governor Sule Lamido and his sons by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, describing it as a callous and unfounded allegation. Kiri, who reacted against the allegation while interacting with journalists in Babura, the hometown of Governor Badaru Abubakar, said his party had no hand whatsoever in the arrest of the former governor.

Why Zakari Must Continue As acting Chairman —INEC

Despite the end of her tenure as a National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mrs. Amina Zakari will not leave the job because of her recent appointment as the acting chairman of the electoral commission, INEC has said. Zakari is among the National commissioners, whose tenure effectively ended on Tuesday but she nonetheless reported at her duty post as usual showing no signs to pulling out of the top job In justifying her continued stay in office, the INEC explained on Tuesday that the letter appointing her as an acting chairman of the commission by President Muhammadu Buhari last month supersedes her exit date as a national commissioner in the agency.

Nigeria Donates $1m To Fight Ebola In Africa

The Federal Government on Tuesday demonstrated its commitment to stamping out Ebola Virus Disease in Africa, with President Muhammadu Buhari announcing a donation of US$1 million to the continent. This is in addition to earlier contributions by Nigeria to stem the disease in the region. The gesture is to also underscore the importance of ridding the continent of Ebola and in the spirit of mutual assistance.

British Metropolitan Police Service To Recruit Yoruba-Speaking Officers

British Metropolitan Police Service has launched a recruitment programme to employ new officers who can speak Yoruba and other languages. A total of 14 languages which have a high prevalence in London’s communities have been chosen for what the Met called a month-long pilot recruitment which started on Monday. According to a statement issued on Monday by the MPS, the move was designed to bring officers into the Met with skills necessary to help the police and engage with London’s diverse communities as effectively as possible.

Protesters Block EFCC Office

Over 20 Civil Society Organisations on Tuesday barricaded the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja, calling for the sacking of its chairman, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde. The CSOs, under the aegis of the Coalition of Civil Liberties and Equity, besieged the Abuja office of EFCC, alleging that the commission had been compromised by a powerful cabal made up of politicians. The coalition, therefore, advised that for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to successfully tackle corruption in Nigeria, there was a need to sack Lamorde.

Etisalat Sues MTN Over Family And Friends

Mobile telecommunications service provider, Etisalat, has taken the Nigerian Communications Commission before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly giving its competitor, Mobile Telephone Network, a market advantage over it. Counsel for Etisalat, Aanu Ogunro, appeared before Justice Mohammed Idris on Tuesday with an application seeking the leave of the court for the suit to be heard during the court’s ongoing annual vacation. Joined as a co-respondent with NCC in the suit is MTN. Ogunro, while urging the vacation judge to hear the suit, said it was urgent, claiming that  if the decision of the NCC in favour of MTN was not reversed, it posed a threat to the business survival of Etisalat.

2015 MTV Video Music Awards Nominees (FULL LIST)

The award show announced its list of nominations Tuesday on Beats 1 Chart show, though the live stream was hampered by technical issues for numerous listeners. Kendrick Lamar bags home (5 nominations), Taylor Swift (4), Ed Sheeran (3) and Beyoncé (3) lead this year's Moonman nominees at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. (Swift's work is nominated in 9 categories, but 5 of them are professional.) .The 2015 VMAs will air live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. It was revealed Monday that Miley Cyrus will host the show. See list after cut:

Taiwo Aromokun's Twins Turn 2 (PHOTOS)

 Nollywood Actress Taiwo Aromokun celebrated  the 2nd year birthday of her handsome twin boys Jaden & Jamie yesterday . More pictures after cut:

Police Arrests Two For The Murder Of APC Chieftain In Lagos

The Homicide Section of the Lagos State Police Command has arrested two suspects as it commenced investigation into the killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Salawe Daramola. The command’s spokesman, Kenneth Nwosu, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) confirmed the arrest in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.
Nwosu, who did not mention if the two suspects were politicians, however, said they were arrested during the Sallah celebration in different parts of the state.

Don Jazzy Gets His Instagram Verified

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Obama Supports Buhari’s Agenda For Defeating Boko Haram

THE US President, Barack Obama, on Monday offered strong support for Nigeria’s new President, Muhammadu Buhari, saying he had a “clear agenda” for defeating the militant Islamist group, Boko Haram, and was working to root out corruption. Speaking as he greeted Buhari on his first visit to the White House since his election in March, Obama said the two leaders would discuss ways to cooperate against the group, which had wreaked havoc in parts of the West African country. Obama told reporters in the Oval Office that Buhari had integrity and “a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram extremists of all sorts inside his country.”

Cara Delevingne Ends 2 Years Relationship With Her Girlfriend

After telling the world that being bisexual is ‘not a phase,’ Cara Delevingne has called it quits with her first serious lady love, St. Vincent — allegedly.

Heidi Klum Strips Down To Sexy Lingerie For New Steamy Shot For Her Intimates Collection (PHOTOS)

She has been posing for the cameras for nearly THREE decades, so Heidi Klum is clearly not shy in the spotlight.And with her fabulous figure, the German beauty naturally makes the perfect model for representing her sexy lingerie collection. More pictures after cut

"Obama Himself Did Not Have His Full Cabinet In Place For Several Months After First Taking Office"- Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said it would neither be prudent nor serve the interests of sound government for him to have formed his cabinet immediately he was inaugurated on May 29.
He said it was necessary for the country to first put new rules of conduct and good governance in place before he could make critical appointments into his government.

Ondo Workers To Start Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

Akure—WORKERS in Ondo State have vowed to proceed on an indefinite strike tomorrow if the state government does not pay all outstanding salaries for May and June with  the deductions.
The workers grouse include non-payment of the deductions for March and April this year.
Chairman of the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, JNC, Comrade Sunday Adeleye  said this in Akure, yesterday. Adeleye noted that the planned indefinite strike became imperative after the workers issued a seven-day ultimatum to the state government last week to commence the payment of owned salary without further delay.

President Muhammadu Buhari Approves Funds For All African Games

President Muhammadu Buhari has surprised those who think his administration will not accord sports priority by approving funds to ensure preparations ahead of the 2015  All African Games.
The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Alhassan Yakmut confirmed yesterday after addressing the athletes  undergoing training.

Lufthansa Sacks 13 Nigerian Amnesty Pilots

The delay by President Muhamadu Buhari to appoint a new head to drive the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, has begun to take a toll on the beneficiaries of the scheme. In far away Germany, no fewer than 13 Nigerians from the NIGER Delta region undergoing commercial point training at the Lufthansa Flight Training School in Frankfurt, have been sent away for non-payment of fees.

Collaboration Featuring Davido And Wizkid To Drop In August

Two of Nigeria’s finest pop stars, Davido and Wizkid have just announced that they’ll be hitting the studio soon, with the product of their joint efforts expected in August. This is coming on the heels of Davido’s emergence as the Best Male Act at the 2015 MTV Music Awards just as his second album is scheduled to drop on August 10, 2015. Wizkid congratulated Davido on the new award and Davido instantly put word out about the widely expetced collabo....

Full List Of Winners From The MTV African Music Awards 2015

Best Collaboration – AKA – All Eyes On Me ft. Burna Boy, Da Les

Best New Act – Patoranking

Best Live Act – Diamond Platnumz

Personality of The Year – Trevor Noah

Best Hip Hop – Cassper Nyovest

The Fabulous Red Carpet PHOTOS Of Celebrities At The MTV MAMA Awards 2015

   

Celebrities At MAMAs Awards Red Carpet in Durban South Africa    , More pictures after cut;