NewsStream, Politics

Buhari appoints son-in-law, six others as heads of federal agencies

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of five Chief Executive officers and two Executive Directors of some federal agencies. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Olusegun Adekunle, Permanent Secretary (General Services) Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Friday in Abuja. According to him, Okechukwu Ukwuoma, Director-General, National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) is re-appointed for a final … Continue reading Buhari appoints son-in-law, six others as heads of federal agencies

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All Progressive Congress, NewsStream, Politics, Presidency

Buhari: Igbo leaders told me to ignore Atiku’s Enugu endorsement

President Muhammadu Buhari presenting the Good Governance Ambassadors of Nigeria (GOGAN) Unity Wrist Band during the Launch and Unveiling Buhari Unity Wrist Band at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday (15/11/18) Continue reading Buhari: Igbo leaders told me to ignore Atiku’s Enugu endorsement

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Crime, NewsStream

Police officer near Chicago fatally shot security guard who was detaining a suspect

CHICAGO — Authorities on Monday were trying to piece together how a suburban Chicago police officer ended up fatally shooting a black security guard who was detaining a suspected gunman who opened fire at the bar where he worked moments earlier. The 26-year-old armed guard, Jemel Roberson, was pinning down the suspect outside Manny’s Blue Room in Robbins, Illinois, early Sunday when an officer dispatched to the scene opened fire on … Continue reading Police officer near Chicago fatally shot security guard who was detaining a suspect

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Court, NewsStream

Alleged N7.65bn fraud: Court revokes Kalu’s 11-year bail

A Federal High Court in Lagos has revoked the bail it granted a former governor of Abia State, Mr. Orji Uzor Kalu in 2007. Justice Mohammed Idris made the order following Kalu’s absence without permission from his alleged N7.65bn fraud trial. The judge ordered Kalu, who is believed to be in Germany for surgery, to surrender his travel documents to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) upon … Continue reading Alleged N7.65bn fraud: Court revokes Kalu’s 11-year bail

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NewsStream

EFCC gets ultimatum to probe Ganduje

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to begin an investigation into bribery allegations against Kano State Governor Umar Ganduje. Videos online purport to show the governor taking bribes on different occasions. Yesterday, a Kano High Court restrained the state House of Assembly from further investigating the matter pending the determination of … Continue reading EFCC gets ultimatum to probe Ganduje

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All Progressive Congress, kaduna state, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Good brains are in APC, yet Nigeria is not working – Peter Obi mocks El-rufai

The Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday reacted to a statement credited to the governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai that there is no single thinking brain left in the PDP. He mocked the Kaduna governor; saying, “All the good brains are in the APC (All Progressives Congress), yet he country isn’t working.” Obi, who was also … Continue reading Good brains are in APC, yet Nigeria is not working – Peter Obi mocks El-rufai

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Business, NewsStream

Africa Investment Forum Exceeded Expectations, Says AfDB

The Africa Investment Forum that was organised recently by the African Development Bank (AfBD) ended on a high note with the closing panel comprising heads of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) unanimously lauding the unique initiative, calling it an exceptional gathering that “exceeded all expectations.” According to a statement, the President of the AfDB,  Dr. Akinwumi Adesina told the more than 1,000 delegates, that: “The needle … Continue reading Africa Investment Forum Exceeded Expectations, Says AfDB

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Business, NewsStream

FG Urged to Harness Maritime Potential to Boost GDP

The federal government has been urged to harness its huge maritime potential as the sector offers huge opportunities for the country to shore up its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The National Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Aechitects (NIMENA), Mr Henry Unuigbe, stated this in Lagos while speaking at the 7th annual conference/annual general meeting of the institute in Lagos. According to … Continue reading FG Urged to Harness Maritime Potential to Boost GDP

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NewsStream, Travel

Air Peace Explains Delay on International Operations

Nigeria’s major airline, Air Peace, has explained that it is yet to embark on its international long-haul operations because it has not secured approvals for flight service from the countries of its planned destinations. The federal government had designated Air Peace to fly to London, Guangzhou-China, Houston, US, Mumbai, India, Johannesburg, South Africa, Dubai and Sharjahin, the United Arab Emirates, but these countries are yet … Continue reading Air Peace Explains Delay on International Operations

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NewsStream, Sport

MOURINHO REVEALS WHY MANCHESTER UNITED LOST 3-1 TO MAN. CITY

City dominated at the Etihad on Sunday to run out 3-1 winners, but Manchester United boss Mourinho said they had an unfair advantage leading into the clash – with three home games in a row. Mourinho insisted his United players were mentally and physically drained for what was their third consecutive away game — including Wednesday’s famous comeback win over Juventus in Turin — whereas … Continue reading MOURINHO REVEALS WHY MANCHESTER UNITED LOST 3-1 TO MAN. CITY

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INEC, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Breaking: Tambuwal’s name reportedly missing on INEC list

The Sokoto state governor who defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) contested and lost the presidential primary of the PDP. Former vice president Atiku Abubakar beat him to the ticket. According to Daily Trust, the list was displayed at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state. The list showed that Manir Dan’iya is … Continue reading Breaking: Tambuwal’s name reportedly missing on INEC list

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kaduna state, NewsStream, Religion

Kaduna Bishop: We are at war with fanatics and kidnappers

The Catholic Archbishop of Kaduna Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Man-Oso Ndagoso, has warned that the challenge in the northern part of the country is not that of Christians versus Muslims but a war with “fanatics, kidnappers, terrorists and opportunists who are criminals in every sense of the word, killing and maiming innocent Nigerians regardless of religion, ethnicity and political leanings”. In a homily at the … Continue reading Kaduna Bishop: We are at war with fanatics and kidnappers

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All Progressive Congress, NewsStream, People Democratic Party, Politics

Dankwambo dumps PDP for APC

About 2000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP have decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in Gombe state. Among those who decamped is Buhari Dankwambo, a younger brother of Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo. Buhari Dankwambo, until his defection, had been under pressure from different quarters to reverse his decision. It was gathered that he was given juicy offers but he rejected them. A … Continue reading Dankwambo dumps PDP for APC

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Crime, NewsStream, Odd News

12 Dead including police officer in mass shooting

A gunman opened fire late Thursday night in a Southern California bar and country music venue. The Ventura County sheriff said the bar was crowded with more than 100 people, many of them college students during the bar’s weekly “College night.”. The gunman, identified by police as Ian David Long, 28, killed 12 people, including a sheriff’s sergeant who responded to the gunfire. Police later found the shooter … Continue reading 12 Dead including police officer in mass shooting

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