Buhari Condemns Borno Mosque Attack

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the early morning suicide bomb attack on a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital city of Borno State on Wednesday.

In his message posted on social media page, President Buhari said: “I am dismayed by the news of a bomb attack on innocent worshippers in a mosque in Maiduguri this morning.

“This attack is yet another sign that Boko Haram is a mindless and godless group that in no way represents true Islam.

“I sympathize with all who lost family and loved ones in the attack, and with the government and people of Borno State.

“Nigerians should please not let down their guard. Vigilance should continue to be a priority, especially in public places.

“The Government remains resolute in its commitment to securing Nigeria from terrorism and violence.” he says. Thanks for reading.

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I Never Received N100m From CBN – Falae

The Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Olu Falae has denied receiving the sum of N100million from the Central Bank/ Joint Trust Dimension Nigeria Limited.

Falae made this known in a statement issued in Akure by the state Publicity Secretary of the Party Remi Olayiwola.

The statement reads: “The party and its national Chairman never had any business dealing or transaction whatsoever with either the CBN or the Joint trust Dimension Limited.

“We wish to inform the general public that it is the same amount sent by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the SDP as a result of their inter-party agreement that is now being re-presented to the public through another dubious channel in order to portray Chief Falae and the SDP in bad light.

“It is falsehood. It has failed in the past and it will fail again no matter how many times our detractors attempt to smear our name obviously for political reasons.

“On many occasions in the recent past, chief Falae had reiterated that the sum of N100m was transferred by the PDP through its former Chairman, Board of Trustee, chief Tony Anenih to the SDP through him as the National Chairman of his own party.

“Chief Tony Anenih in his own statement has confirmed this transaction which was based on a written inter party agreement which existed between the two parties before the last Presidential election.

“It is also a statement of fact that the national secretariat of the SDP has confirmed through a widely publicized Press Conference that the N100m was received in full by the party having remitted to the party account by Chief Olu Falae.

“We strongly believe that this new story is yet another attempt aimed at further embarrassing Chief Falae and especially the SDP which the initiators now perceived to be towering in the Politics of Nigeria.

“The EFCC at one point said that the N100million was from Dasuki, a lie which has now been effectively debunked. Now they are claiming that the money was from a company known as Joint Trust Dimension Nigeria Limited, an entity totally unknown to Chief Falae and the SDP.

“The EFCC had alleged in the reports that an alleged N100 million was traced to the account of Chief Falae while N840million was traced to the account of Chief Fani Kayode and some members of the PDP ahead of the last presidential polls. Chief Falae, according to the anti-graft agency received the money through his company- Marreco Limited, where he is the Chairman and paid it into the company’s United Bank of Africa Plc account”. Thanks for reading.

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Just In: NCC Lifts Sanctions On MTN Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), said on Wednesday that the it had lifted the sanction placed on MTN Nigeria since July 13, 2015.

This was disclosed in a statement by Mr. Tony Ojobo, the Director, Public Affairs of the commission and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos

It said that the regulatory sanctions were for 24 identified infractions, noting that lifting of the regulatory sanction was in no way related to the Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) card non-deactivation fine.

“This is to confirm that NCC has lifted the regulatory sanctions placed on MTN since July 13, 2015.

“The sanctions were for 24 identified infractions which are not in any way connected with the SIM card non-deactivation fine.

“These were a number of violations discovered by the Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Team of the commission in June 2015.

“Consequent upon the inability of MTN to remedy the identified infractions, the commission invoked the sanction in its guidelines,’’ the statement quoted Ojobo as saying.

It said that the sanction meant the denial of regulatory services to the telecommunications company for failing to remedy the infractions in line with NCC’s regulations.

NCC also noted that consequent upon the remediation of the 24 infractions by MTN, the regulatory body’s letter of March 14, 2016, informed the company of its decision to lift the regulatory sanction.

“It should be noted that this does not in any way extend to the fine for non-deactivation of SIM card case.

“The case of SIM card deactivation is an entirely different infraction, which is mutually exclusive to the 24 infractions now remedied.

“This has become necessary in view of the many enquiries being received from concerned stakeholders.
“This action is without prejudice to the matter which is presently in court. Please be guided accordingly,’’ the statement quoted Ojobo.  Thanks for reading.

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Breaking: Sucide bomber hits mosque in Maiduguri

A suspected Boko Haram suicide bomber has detonated explosives in a mosque along Baga road in Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

The explosion which occurred at about 5:00am affected an early morning prayer ground where Muslims had gathered to pray.

Details of casuality is yet to be ascertained.

There are reports that more than 25 people have been killed while many were injured.

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Rejected gender equality can be reconsidered; Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said that the gender equal opportunity bill, which was rejected by the senate on Tuesday, can be represented and reconsidered.

He made this assertion in a statement by his Special Assistant on gender, Fatima Kakuri. Saraki stated that the Bill could be reconsidered after amendments to some of its contentious provisions.

The statement reads: “Today, we discussed the domestication of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention Eliminating all forms of discrimination against women under A Bill For An Act To Incorporate and Enforce Certain Provisions of The United Nations Convention On The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women – the protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, and Other Matters Connected Therewith.

“As I said during the International Womens Day last week, I am of the opinion that there are substantial parts of the bill that are crucial to the development of our nation such as the equal access to education, strengthening of the laws on violence against women, ending abduction of girls, sustenance and promotion of entrepreneurship opportunities, gender mainstreaming and gender equality, female participation in governance, among others.

“Unfortunately, the bill suffered a slight setback because there are some parts of the bill that some senators disagreed with along the lines of religion and tradition. The beauty of democracy is that it gives us the opportunity to consider different opinions and this bill can still be represented and reconsidered on the floor of the senate.

“I have it on good authority that Senator Biodun Olujimi who introduced this bill will reintroduce it after re-drafting it to address some of the reservations that were expressed on the floor of the senate.”. Thanks for reading

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Nigeria, equitorial guinea sign agreement on joint security

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea Tuesday in Malabo signed an agreement on the establishment of a combined Maritime Policing and Security Patrol Committee.

According to a statement signed by SSA to the President on Media & Publicity Garba Shehu, the conclusion and signing of the agreement is expected to enhance security in the Gulf of Guinea and help in curbing maritime crimes such as piracy, crude oil theft, sabotage of oil rigs and arms smuggling.

It said: “According to a communiqué issued at the end of President Buhari’s visit to Malabo, both countries also agreed to discuss greater cooperation on oil and gas production and a bilateral trade agreement.

“It was further agreed that the Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea Joint Commission will be revived from its present state of dormancy and empowered to play its proper role in the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

“President Muhammadu Buhari and President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere of trust and solidarity that now exists between their countries.

“In their talks during the two-day visit, the two leaders discussed sub-regional, regional and international issues including terrorism, violent extremism and the state of the global economy, especially as it affects Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

“They also discussed the crises in some African countries and efforts by the African Union to achieve peace, stability and progress across the continent.

“President Buhari who has since returned to Abuja thanked President Mbasogo and the people of Equatorial Guinea for the warm reception given to him and his delegation during the visit. Shehu said. Thanks for reading

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Man Arrested For Raping Neighbour’s 9-year-old Daughter

A 30-year-old man identified as David Daniel has been Nabbed by the police in Lagos  for allegedly raping his co-tenant’s daughter.

He had reportedly raped the 9-year-old in his room located at Ogunjimi Street, in the Markaz area of Agege after he had successfully lured her away from her friends who she was playing with outside. It was reported that her mother had noticed her private parts were swollen but had initially thought she had an infection. But  she was alerted by the mother of a young girl in the neighbourhood who informed them that her daughter had  allegedly seen the suspect lure the young girl into his room. The victim was taken to the Mirabel Centre for tests, where it was revealed that she had been defiled and her mother thereafter reported the matter at the police station.

David was arrested by the police and was charged  before an Ikeja Magistrate’s Court sitting in Ogba. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.    Thanks for reading

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