President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the suspension of the Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property, Mr Okoi Obono-Obla with immediate effect. The president, through the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, said the suspension would be in place till the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) concludes its investigation on Obono-Obla. The letter reads: “I write to convey the directive of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for your suspension from office as Chairman, Special Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public…
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The rematch between Anthony Joshua, Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, and his Mexican conqueror, Andy Ruiz Jr, would be held in Saudi Arabia on 7 December. Ruiz Jr defeated Joshua on 1 June in the USA to become the unified heavyweight champion with the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world titles. Although the Saudi Arabia venue for the rematch is a surprise choice, it comes on the back of neither boxers’ unwillingness to fight against each other on their favourite grounds. Anthony Joshua, who, surprisingly, was knocked out in the tenth round in the first encounter wanted the Cardiff Principality Stadium…
The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) on Tuesday said the state was ready to host FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2020.The commission led by the Executive Chairman, Kweku Tandoh, confirmed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the four-day inspection of facilities and equipment by a FIFA inspection team. Nigeria had, among other countries, made bid to host the 10th FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup championship scheduled for 2020. Following the bid, a five-man FIFA inspection team is in the country to supervise Nigeria’s expression of interest to host the age-grade 16-nation championship. Speaking with newsmen, the LSSC Chairman said…
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved August 21 for the swearing in of new ministers that would make up his “next level” cabinet, MERIDIAN SPY can reliably report. A source in the presidential villa disclosed this to MERIDIAN SPY on Tuesday evening stating that necessary modalities are being put in place in the office of secretary to the federal government as mandated by Mr President. When asked about the assignment of portfolios to the new ministers, the source, who preferred not to be mentioned, said the kitchen committee setup by President Buhari to oversee portfolio assignment are still working on the …
Two students have been feared killed with many others injured after a pedestrian bridge collapsed at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Gubi Campus. The bridge which links one of the hostels and another building containing lecture rooms collapsed at midnight, following a heavy downpour. The Student Union President, Naziru Mohammed, told Channels TV that two students have been confirmed dead and two others injured. Students of the university are however currently protesting, blaming the bridge collapse on negligence by the institution’s authorities. Director of Public Relations of the University, Andee Iheme also confirmed the death of two students following…
Super Eagles up and coming striker, Samuel Chukwueze has been linked to English Premier League side Liverpool and Manchester United and his new management outfit Roc Nation Sports will be pleased with a move. Chukwueze signed a contract with the Roc Nation partly owned by rap star Jay-Z last week and they are keen to up the value of the player. Speaking on the development, Chukwueze’s Super Eagles teammate, Kenneth Omeruo is backing the Villarreal of Spain striker to do well in the EPL. “If a Premier League club makes an offer for Samuel Chukwueze, of course, every player wants…
The convener of the RevolutionNow movement, and Publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore has finally spoken from detention. Sowore who was arrested by 1:am on Saturday in Lagos spoke to members of the Take It Back Movement on Monday at the DSS headquarters in Abuja when members of the group were finally granted access to see him. He expressed delight in the fact that the planned protest attained relative success across the 36 states notwithstanding his arrest on Saturday by some heavily armed DSS personnel. The former AAC presidential candidate however frowned at the manner by which peaceful protesters were…
23-year-old winner of the just concluded Miss England beauty pageant, Bhasha Mukherjee has resumed work at her new job, Pilgrim NHS Hospital in Boston, Lincolnshire, as a medical doctor just hours after she won the pageant in Newcastle. Bhasha won Miss England 2019 on Thursday evening , after conquering hundreds of other models to clinch the crown. The 23-year-old beauty queen who is said to have an intelligent quotient of about 146 also possesses two Bachelor’s degrees in Medical Sciences and Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nottingham. The crown beauty queen also speaks five different languages among which…
While we wait for the outcome of the election petitions tribunal, may I congratulate the victors of 2019 elections, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and his Deputy, Ovie Omo-Agege, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila and his Deputy, Hon Ahmed Idris. It was not just victory for them only, but also for the APC as a national and ruling party and by extension, Nigeria. Personally, the silver lining of such landmark composition of a national party as APC is continuity and harmonisation of the two significant…
The Department of State Services DSS says African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate and covener of the revolution now protest, Omoyele Sowore, was arrested for threatening the public peace and safety with his planned protest. Sowore was arrested from his residence in Lagos on Saturday by men of the DSS, following plans for a viral revolution now march across major cities of the country. Peter Afunaya, DSS spokesman, speaking with newsmen on Sunday, stated Sowore crossed the red-line by calling for a revolution. “The secret police would not just sit idly and watch any individual, group and their cohorts rise…
The presidency tells the Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria elections remain the only means to change a government and not a revolution.The group had on Monday 5th August through various social and digital media circulated plans for a “revolution” march across cities of the country, with the aim of bringing a “regime change” in Nigeria. In a press release through its official twitter handle, the presidency stressed that the administration ‘respect and uphold the right of every Nigerian to peaceful protest and civil campaign—whether to raise awareness on issues, and even oppose the Government’. Adding that it…
The presidency has commended the 9th Senate for its diligence towards the confirmation of the ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The senior special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, on his official twitter handle, praised the lawmakers for a swift process of scrutiny of the ministerial list. Shehu noted: ” The Presidency praises the diligence of the Senate in confirming the ministerial nominees, whilst also ensuring a swift and efficient process. “The people of Nigeria want results, and with this list of ministers, we are confident they shall be delivered. “Specific portfolios shall…