Abba Kyari , chief of staff to President Buhari, is arguably one of the most corrupt individuals in Buhari’s government currently – with a cornucopia of un-cleared allegations on him. Mr Kyari who is one the major players in Buhari’s government has since his emergence in the corridor of power taken personal advantage of the president’s office. His influence cut across different power centers in the presidency, and has been effective since 2015. Notwithstanding his hidden corrupt practices, Mr Kyari has been accusing some heads of government agencies of corrupt practices. MERIDIAN SPY reliably gathered that between May and…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has renamed the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. In a statement issued by the presidency via its official twitter handle, the President signed into law a bill amending the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, Cap. F22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, to change the name of the Federal University to Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi. The statement reads: “President @MBuhari has signed into law a Bill amending the Federal Universities of Agriculture Act, Cap. F22, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, to change the name of the Federal…
Veteran Nigerian footballer and former Arsenal forward, Nwakwo Kanu, has been appointed by Imo state governor, Hon Emeka Ihedioha, as Senior Special Assistant on sports matters. According to a statement issued by the governor’s aide on new media, Izuchukwu Akwarandu, governor Ihedioha on Wednesday made the announcement at the Government House in Owerri, the state capital when the former Nigerian player visited him. The statement reads: “The governor, Emeka Ihedioha, received one of the country’s football legends, Kanu Nwankwo, at the Government House, Owerri, on August 14, 2019. “Papilo, as fondly called by his fans, came to present his most…
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…
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…