THE WISE ONES: 2015

Tuesday, 23 June 2015

I regret inability to pay salaries — Aregbesola

Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State has expressed regret over his inability to pay salaries for months now.

Court refuses NDLEA’s plea to stay Kashamu’s suit

Justice Ibrahim Buba of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, refused an application for stay of proceedings in the committal application by the Senator representing Ogun East, Ogun State in the Senate, Prince Buruji Kashamu, against the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and the Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Ahmadu Giade.

Buhari orders military checkpoints’ removal, B’Haram kills 13

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered the removal of military checkpoints set up in the wake of Boko Haram activities in parts of the country.

Osinbajo enjoins Nigerians to prepare for “Permanent Change”

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday called on Nigerians to be patient and keep faith with the Federal Government to enable it bring about the desired permanent change in the country.

Senators’ allowances nine times higher than basic pay

NIGERIANS that have expressed surprise that each senator receives N506,600 per annum as wardrobe allowance may be in for a shocker as the lawmakers receive far more allowances under different other categories.

11 states to seek N300.5bn refund from FG…as Buhari meets govs today

Many state governors will at their meeting on Tuesday(today) with President Muhammadu Buhari demand the refund of billions of naira they spent on Federal Government projects in their respective states during the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

I inherited empty treasury, huge debts, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said he inherited a country with virtually an empty treasury from former President Goodluck Jonathan.

Buhari, who met with State House correspondents on Monday to mark his first day in the Aso Rock office, said his administration was being weighed down by debts running into millions of dollars.

Declare your assets, Lagos PDP tells Ambode

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has issued a 14 days ultimatum to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to publicly declare his assets upon assuming office.

Court bars Sudanese President from leaving S’Africa

A South African High Court in Pretoria on Sunday issued an interim order preventing Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, from leaving the country over alleged war crime-related charges.

I’ll pay Osun workers before June 30 – Aregbesola

The Osun State Governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, has promised to pay workers in the state their salaries before the end of this month.

The governor made the promise in a statement issued in Osogbo on Sunday by his media aide, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon.

Buhari orders release of N4bn to fight B’Haram

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said he had directed that $21m out of the pledge of $100m which Nigeria made to the Multinational Joint Task Force be released within the next one week.

Saraki holds peace talks with aggrieved Senators

Senate President Bukola Saraki has started reaching out to the All Peoples Congress leadership and colleagues opposed to his emergence as the head of the National Assembly.

Ige’s murder case can be reopened –IG

Fourteen years after the gruesome murder of a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige (SAN), the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, on Monday, said the case could be reopened.

Police uncover underground cell, shrine in Ibadan

A shrine, suspected to be a hideout for kidnappers has been discovered by Oyo State Police Command at Isase, Ojoku, in Ona Ara Local Government Area of the state.

Fake dollar notes and posh cars were discovered at the shrine, which is located in a very remote place, by a team of policemen led by the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Muhammed Katsina.

How our father slept with us — daughters

Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man who allegedly defiled his two under-aged biological daughters and two of his nieces, all between 14 and 17 years.

Impeachment: Fayose appeals to Buhari, CJN

AGAINST perceived moves to impeach Governor Ayo Fayose, the hierarchy of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, yesterday, stepped up pressure on President Muhammudu Buhari to prevail on his party faithful and security agencies to check the disruption of the peace in the state.

Buhari meets Service Chiefs today over Boko Haram

The fate of all the Service Chiefs will be determined today as indications emerged, yesterday, that President Muhammadu Buhari, in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces will meet with them.

EFCC grills Nyako for 10 hours over alleged N15bn money laundering

Embattled former governor of Adamawa State, Admiral Murtala Nyako, yesterday, surrendered to anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, where he was quizzed for more than 10 hours over allegation of money laundering running into N15 billion.

I wasn’t interested in politics –Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan said on Friday that prior to the time he became the deputy governor of Bayelsa State, he was not interested in politics.

Fayose hails Buhari’s inaugural speech

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has hailed the inaugural speech of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a sign that the president is ready to serve all Nigerians, not minding their political affiliation.

Buhari’s inaugural speech, powerful agenda for Nigeria –John Kerry

The United States Secretary of State, John Kerry, on Friday, described President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural speech as laying out “a powerful agenda.”

Buhari leaves guests, attends Jumat service

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday left some African leaders and other guests who were at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa to celebrate his inauguration midway into the programme.

APC thanks PDP for handing over power after 16 years

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has thanked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for handing over power after ruling the country for 16 years.

Buhari’s administration will be people’s government, Saraki assures Nigerians

Former governor of Kwara state and Senate-president-hopeful, Bukola Saraki has urged Nigerians to tamper expectations with the mindset that nation building starts with the individual first, stressing that Buhari will run people’s government.

Full Text of Buhari’s inaugural speech

Inaugural speech by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, following his swearing-in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on 29th May, 2015

I am immensely grateful to God Who Has preserved us to witness this day and this occasion. Today marks a triumph for Nigeria and an occasion to celebrate her freedom and cherish her democracy. Nigerians have shown their commitment to democracy and are determined to entrench its culture. Our journey has not been easy but thanks to the determination of our people and strong support from friends abroad we have today a truly democratically elected government in place.

Inauguration: Military command will relocate to Maiduguri – Buhari

For him, it is first things first and so, Mohammadu Buhari immediately after he was sworn in as the President and Commander- in- Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Friday at the Eagles Square in Abuja directed the relocation of the Nigeria Military Command to Maiduguri, Borno State to fight Boko Haram.

CJN swears-in Buhari as President

Thirty one years after being ousted in a military coup, Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn-in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, as the new civilian President of Nigeria.

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Don’t expect much from Keshi – Babayaro

As Nigerians continue to react to the return of Stephen Keshi as the Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, former international, Emmanuel Babayaro has warned Nigerians not to expect much from the coach.

Babayaro who has been critical of the former captain of the national team said his position which is not personal is based on the fact that the coach can only give what he has.

NDIC moves to recover N34m debt from Okupe

The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation has asked a Federal High Court in Lagos to place on the “undefended list” a suit it filed to recover an alleged debt of N34m from the Senior Special Adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, and two others.

Patience Jonathan denies plans to ‘rig out’ Aisha Buhari of AFLPM Presidency

Dame Patience Jonathan, Tuesday, denied claims that she was planning ways of preventing Hajiha Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President-elect, from replacing her as President of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM).

PDP leaders meet today over crisis

The Presidency has invited some key members of the Peoples Democratic Party Board of Trustees, National Working Committee and Elders Caucus to a meeting aimed at resolving the raging crisis in the party.

Why we blew up oil facilities in Delta, by Urhobo militant group

AGGRIEVED Urhobo militants, under the aegis of Urhobo Gbagbako, have said that their decision to blow up oil facilities in Ihwrenen and Ejophe communities in Ughelli North and Ughelli South Local Government Areas, Delta State, was informed by what they described as marginalization and neglect of Urhobo nation by the outgoing administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

APC govt will ask looters to return money – El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor-elect and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasir el-Rufai, said on Tuesday that the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari would ask corrupt politicians to return every kobo stolen by them.

Ex-IGP Abba removed for indiscipline in the force —Police Service Commission

The Police Service Commission explained, yesterday, that the former Inspector General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba was removed from office because of increasing cases of indiscipline in the rank and file of the force.

Buhari to get handover note, tour Villa May 28

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, will get his handover notes from President Goodluck Jonathan on May 28, 2015.

He will also be conducted round the Presidential Villa, Abuja, alongside the Vice President-elect, Yemi Osibajo, by the outgoing President on the same day.

Buhari won’t persecute anyone, clear your conscience – APC

The All Progressives Congress has said the incoming Muhammadu Buhari administration will not persecute anyone, contrary to statements credited to President Goodluck Jonathan.

In a statement in Abuja on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said, however, that those who had “played poker with the nation’s destiny” must be willing and eager to clear their conscience before man and God.

Lagos PDP sacks chairman

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party seems to have extended to its Lagos State chapter as it’s chairman, Captain Tunji Shelle, was on Monday sacked by 34 members of the State Working Committee.

Small scale business operators lament power outages, petrol scarcity

Some operators of small scale businesses within the Lagos metropolis say their operations have been hampered by the persisting petrol scarcity and epileptic electricity supply. The businessmen and women were those around Egbeda in Alimosho Local Government Area. Many of them are iced block sellers, barbers, hairdressers, Cybercafé and cold room operators.

I don’t know where Shekau is – Chadian President

The Chadian President, Idris Derby, Monday, made a volte face as he said that he does not know the where about of the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau.

President Derby had in a widely circulated claim said some months ago that he knew where the Boko Haram leader was hiding and had warned him to surrender or risked being killed by Chadian forces.

Buhari’ll be fair to all zones, says Tambuwal

The Speaker, House of Representatives and Governor-elect of Sokoto State, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwa, on Sunday, said that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, would not discharge his duties based on party affiliation.

Non-indigenes in Lagos must respect their hosts– Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Riliwanu Akiolu, says there is a need for non-indigenes in Lagos State to respect the tradition and culture of their host.

The monarch said this during an exclusive interview with our correspondent.

My ministers and I’ll face persecution – Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan has given an insight into the fate that awaits him and his ministers after May 29, saying he believes they will be persecuted.

He stated on Sunday during a thanksgiving and farewell service organised in his honour at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja that the persecution would happen because of the “ hard decisions” his administration took while in office.

Govt borrows N473bn to meet up with recurrent expenditure, says Okonjo-Iweala

The Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, put to rest fears of immediate removal of fuel subsidy, as she confirmed that N145.2 billion provision was made for it in 2015 budget.

Sambisa forest onslaught: Rescued women, children now 1,000

With about three weeks to the May 29, 2015 time frame given by the military to totally clear Sambisa forest of the remnants of the Boko Haram terrorists, Vanguard, yesterday, gathered that the number of women, young ladies and children rescued by special forces has hit 1,000.

Praise singers misled Jonathan, says Mu’azu

The blame game among top Peoples Democratic Party members continued on Tuesday with the PDP National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, saying praise singers and insincere people misled President Goodluck Jonathan during the electioneering period.

Dangote insists on buying Arsenal

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has said he is still working towards buying Arsenal Football Club, despite the fact that his bid to acquire a stake in the club was rebuffed by the owners in 2010.

In an interview with Bloomberg, while on a journey from Addis Ababa to Lagos last Friday, Dangote expressed hope that his new strategy would enable him buy the north London club at a price the owners won’t want to resist.

Reps reject removal of fuel subsidy

Members of the House of Representatives, yesterday, rejected a motion seeking the removal of fuel subsidy regime by the incoming Gen. Muhammadu Buhari administration.

The motion promoted by Rep Sunday Karimi, entitled: “The recurring crisis of fuel subsidy” was killed by the lawmakers.

I’m cautiously optimistic about Buhari, says Soyinka

Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, says he believes that the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, cannot be worse than past presidents because he will be guided by a sense of history.

He, however, said he “is cautiously optimistic” about Buhari’s performance.

Senate Presidency: Tinubu bows to pressure, dumps Akume

AHEAD of the inauguration of the 8th Senate where a new Senate President would emerge, strong indications emerged yesterday that the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC and former Lagos State governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu may have bowed to pressure from the Senators that he should allow them elect their own Senate President.

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