THE WISE ONES: 2014

Wednesday, 31 December 2014

1st And 2nd January, 2015 Declared As Public Holiday

The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2, 2015 as public holiday.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, on behalf of the government.

Only Those Who Love Poverty Will Vote Jonathan In 2015 – Osinbajo

The running mate to the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), on Tuesday, said the deplorable state of the nation’s economy has plunged many Nigerians into poverty.

Nigerian Governments Are Corrupt – Justice Akanbi

The pioneer chairman of Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Justice Mustapha Akanbi yesterday ruminated on the state of the nation and declared that Nigeria is operating governments of corruption.

UN Push For Palestinian Statehood Blocked

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A UN Security Council resolution calling for Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian territories fails to win enough votes.

A resolution demanding Israel ends its occupation of the Palestinian territories in three years has been rejected by the UN Security Council.

Ogun PDP CRISIS: Daniel, Kuye, Dimeji set to defect to SDP

A strong indication has emerged that, a mass exodus of members and stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State is currently looming.

I Don’t Expect Praise While In Office – Jonathan

Apparently trying to stem the tide of criticisms that have trailed his administration in the build up to the 2015 presidential poll, President Goodluck Jonathan said yesterday that he was not expecting praises, while he is still in office as president.

US Urges War Against Rwandan Militia in East Congo

US Special Envoy Russ Feingold today demanded that the United Nations and African nations launch a war against Rwandan Hutu rebels in eastern Congo, insisting that any delay of the war would lead to human rights abuses.

Boko Haram: FG plans refugee camps in FCT

Federal Government has said it will establish a refugee camp in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the influx of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to the capital city on daily basis.

Urgent UN agency appeal raises $45 million to meet refugee food needs in Kenya

The United Nations has said today that a strong response by donors to its urgent appeal for funding means that it can resume providing full food rations to refugees in Kenya in January.

Gov. Al-Makura’s Not Dead – Media Aide

Following rumours making the rounds in Nasarawa State that Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura has died while receiving treatment abroad, his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Yakubu Lamai, has denied such rumours, saying they are “malicious and callous”.

Boko Haram kills 15 in northeast

Maiduguri - Suspected Islamist militants opened fire in a town in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 15 people, witnesses and a security source said.

The attack on Monday night targeted Kautikari, near the Cameroon border, just 10km from the village of Chibok, where more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted in April. They remain captives.

Aregbesola blames Jonathan for oil theft in N’ Delta

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has said that the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan should be held responsible for the steady theft of crude oil in the Niger Delta region.

My certificates are with military, Buhari tells INEC

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 general elections, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, told the Independent National Electoral Commission that his academic qualifications and credentials are with the military.

Only corrupt Citizens oppose Buhari, APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday said that only corrupt Citizens will oppose its presidential flag bearer, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari , as the nation’s President in 2015.

This was the statement of The National Chairman of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, He said this while speaking with journalists in Benin, against the backdrop of speculation that Buhari would probe past political office holders if he become the president in the 2015 presidential election.

Osoba Blasts Obasanjo, Says ‘My Watch’ A Distortion Of History

Former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Segun Osoba, on Monday described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as a big liar and an untruthful chronicler of history.

He made the remarks in Lagos while responding to some claims in the former president’s highly controversial autobiography, ‘My Watch’.

Fashola seeks more private investment for Lagos megacity

Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has called on the organized private sector to invest on the meg city project to make it a reality by 2015.

Ebola returns to Europe with first case diagnosed in Britain

Glasgow: A healthcare worker recently back from Sierra Leone was diagnosed with Ebola on Monday by doctors in Scotland’s largest city, the first diagnosis of the deadly virus in Britain during the current outbreak.

Ondo NMA alleges foul play in chairman’s death

The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ondo State Chapter, has said it would resist any attempt to sweep the case of Dr. David Akintayo Oguntuase, who was found dead in his private clinic in Akure, on Christmas day, under the carpet.

2015: Alao-Akala Rolls Out 13-point Agenda

Former Oyo State governor and Labour Party flag bearer in the 2015 governorship election, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, yesterday rolled out his 13-point agenda aimed at alleviating the sufferings of the people of the state.

FG Approved Disbursement of N220bn to Universities: Shekarau

The Minister of Education, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has disclosed this on Monday that President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the disbursement of N220 billion to the all federal universities in other to solve the problems in the education sector.

VP Sambo Promise to Give Jonathan 2m Votes In Kaduna. 2015 Election

The Vice President Namadi Sambo has assured President Goodluck Jonathan votes over two million in Kaduna, his home state, in the 2015 election.

According to Sambo, He gave the assurance while speaking on Monday during a meeting of the Kaduna chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, held at the General Hassan Usman Katsina House, Kawo, Kaduna.

Suspected Fulani Gunmen Kill 10 In Kaduna Village

At least 10 people have been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Saturday night in Tattaura village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

INEC Hopeful Of 85% Percent PVC Distribution Before Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is hopeful of achieving between 80 and 90% distribution of the Permanent Voter Cards nationwide before the 2015 general elections.

Buhari & his running mate, Osinbajo, have declared war on corruption. (Jonathan to show his prove)

The APC presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari,and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), have called on Mr President to prove his achievements on the war against corruption in the face of allegations of a missing $20bn.

Merit Award won’t silence Me From Criticizing Bad Leaders, Osundare

Renowned poet, Prof. Niyi Osundare has dismissed claims he has been bought over by the government by the Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) recently conferred on him for academic excellence.

“Nobody is keeping me quiet!” Osundare, who is a Professor of English at the New Orleans University, United States of America said.

2015: Imo youths pledge support for Okorocha, APC

A youth group under the aegis of Congress of Imo Youths, CIY, yesterday declared for the All Progressives Congress, APC, while pledging to work for the re-election of Governor Rochas Okorocha in the 2015 election.

Military Invades, Ebonyi Takes Over Nigercem

There was pandemonium and tension at the weekend in Nkalagu, Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State as community leaders, traditional rulers and youth leaders had to flee following the invasion of the community by some persons suspected to be soldiers numbering over 50. They were said to have been deployed to the Nkalagu Cement factory, Nigercem, following the lingering dispute between the Ebonyi State government and the Ibeto Group.

Nigeria’s Economic Woes Caused By Leadership Failure – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged entrepreneurs in the country to remain determined despite the failure of the country’s leaders to create an enabling environment for the growth of entrepreneurship.

Jordan to present amended Palestinian statehood resolution to UN

The Palestinian resolution calling for an Israeli withdrawal to the pre-1967 lines will be presented to the United Nations Security Council on Monday, according to Chief PLO Negotiator Saeb Erekat.

1,000 Boko Haram Members Seize Cameroun’s Army Base

It was yet another reign of terror at the weekend by the Boko Haram Islamic fundamentalist sect as it deployed about 1,000 fighters to take over a Cameroonian army camp and attacked five communities in the neighboring country.

Government Doing Nothing About Rescue Of Chibok Girls – Ezekwesili

After over eight months of the Chibok girls’ abduction, one of the leaders of the #BringBackOurGirls group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili, has said that it is crystal clear that the government is doing nothing tangible about the rescue of the over 219 girls.

APC replies Nigerian army over Amaechi’s comment

The Nigerian military has reacted to the recent comment of Rotimi Amaechi, where he urged Nigerian troops to demand for improved welfare package and necessary equipment and arms to engage the enemy.

Stop Day Dreaming, PDP tells Fashola

The Lagos State Chapter of PDP has replied to a statement credited to Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, saying that Nigerian needs change at the centre and must vote out PDP in the 2015 general elections, describing the Governor as “a day dreamer, who unfortunately will, continue in his falsehood and self deceit until the reality of election loss hits him and his party in February, 2015.

Borno Govt Evacuates over 42,000 IDPs from Adamawa

Deputy Governor of Borno State,

Alhaji Zanna Umar Mustapha

The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Alhaji Zanna Umar Mustapha, on Saturday declared that the state government had within three months evacuated over 42,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are citizens of Borno state out of Adamawa State, where they had been taking refuge.

Jonathan’s government not responsible —Osinbajo

The Vice Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, has said poor management of resources rather than the lack of resources has been the bane of nation’s economy.

Proper management, according to Osinbajo, has been dodging the country for a while.

FG tackles ISIS threat

Coordinator, National Information Centre, Mr. Mike Omeri,

Following intelligence reports that the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria is making frantic moves to recruit Nigerian youths, the Federal Government has taken a decision to restrict Nigerians from travelling to Iraq, Syria and other volatile countries in the Middle East.

Why I’m against Obasanjo —Kashamu

The Chairman, Organisation and Mobilisation Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West, Buruji Kashamu, has said he has been at war with former President Olusegun Obasanjo due to their clash of interests.

2015: INEC Threatens Parties Over Deadline Failure

As preparations for the 2015 general elections heat up, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the publication of names of candidates for various positions, declaring that any political party that failed to meet the deadline for submission of names for specific elective positions should forget about fielding a candidate ahead of the 2015 elections.

LASU to return excess tuition fee to students

An official bulletin of the university made available to newsmen in Lagos on Saturday stated that the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo processes to refund the difference between its old school fees regime and the new one to students is at advance stage.

Jonathan visits Babangida in Minna

President Jonathan, middle, with Babangida, left and

deputy governor Niger State, Musa Ibeto

President Goodluck Jonathan visited Nigeria’s former military president, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida in Minna, Niger State capital today.

U.S., allies conduct 12 air strikes against Islamic State - Task Force

The United States and its allies carried out 12 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria on Saturday, the Combined Joint Task Force said.

Six strikes near the Syrian town of Kobani on the Turkish border destroyed Islamic State buildings, fighting positions and vehicles, a task force statement said.

Obama called 'monkey'

North Korea has blasted US President Barack Obama as a "monkey" encouraging cinemas to screen a comedy featuring a fictional plot to kill its leader, and threatened "inescapable deadly blows".

The isolated dictatorship's powerful National Defence Commission (NDC) also accused the US of "disturbing the internet operation" of North Korean media outlets.

We can’t conduct a Jonathan, Buhari run-off election – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may not be able to conduct a possible run-off in the presidential election between the two leading candidates, General Muhammadu Buhari and President Goodluck Jonathan within the constitutionally-stipulated time.

Jonathan’s declaration has occult undertone – Okotie

The founder and presiding pastor of Household of God Church International Ministries, Pastor Chris Okotie has said that President Goodluck Jonathan’s declaration for the 2015 presidential election on November 11, 2014 has occult significance.

Okonjo-Iweala says $30bn not missing from Excess Crude Account

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, finance minister and cordinating minister for the economy, says $30 billion is not missing from the Excess Crude Account as speculated by Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State.

This is according to a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Paul Nwabuikwu, the spokesperson to the minister.

Boko Haram not Islamic group –Sultan

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar III

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has said that the Boko Haram sect has no doctrine that resembles that of true Muslims.

Abubakar, who is the President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, made the clarification at the formal opening of the annual Islamic Vacation Course, organised by the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Southern Zone, which was held at Kilometer 53, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Ukraine crisis: Day of prisoner swaps

An exchange of prisoners has taken place between the Ukrainian government and pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country.

The deal is part of a peace plan agreed in September, and involves the swapping of Ukrainian soldiers for hundreds of separatists held by the Ukrainian authorities.

Jonathan, PDP plan to campaign in B’Haram territory

President Goodluck Jonathan is set to hit the North-East with his campaign train to seek the people’s support for his re-election bid.

It’s been 266 days after the President shunned the troubled region following the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls by terrorists in Chibok, Borno State.

Oshiomole Accuses FG OF Misusing $30Bn Excess Crude Funds

Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has accused the federal government of failing to account for nearly $30billion amassed Nigeria’s excess crude account in the past three years.

Fashola blames PDP for Nigeria’s woes

The Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has blamed the Peoples Democratic Party for the challenges confronting the country, especially as regards the insecurity of lives and property of Nigerians.

According to him, the country is too important – both globally and continentally – “to be left in the hands of those who play politics with the lives of her citizens.”

2015: INEC fails to publish presidential candidates’ names

INEC Chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega

Despite assurances by the Independent National Electoral Commission, it failed to display the list of presidential candidates for the 2015 general elections on Friday.

But political parties have continued to submit the list of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections to beat deadlines stipulated by INEC.

Mutiny: Military warns Buhari’s campaign organisation

MILITARY authorities, on Friday, issued a stern warning to politicians, particularly General Muhammadu Buhari’s Campaign Organisation to desist from encouraging soldiers to commit mutiny, declaring that it would be an ill-wind that blows no one any good.

Hidden Truths You Don’t Know About PDP And Bad Govt- Fashola Reveals

The Lagos State governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), has urged Nigerians to vote for change in order to strengthen the nation’s economy and democracy, which he said the ruling Peoples Democratic Party had been unable to accomplish since it took over leadership of the country in 1999.

N21bn: Activists ask INEC to disqualify Jonathan, PDP

Some human rights activists have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to restore sanity in the nation’s electoral system by disqualifying President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party from participating in the February 2014 general elections.

2015: President Jonathan To Buy New Executive Jet

President Goodluck Jonathan wants to ride yet another new aircraft, and he has asked the National Assembly to approve the purchase. The request is part of the 2015 budget presented to the National Assembly in Abuja last week by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

It will be the fourth such purchase since he took office in 2010.

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