Hi folks,
Here are ten things you need to know today:
1. Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Thursday advised President Muhammadu Buhari to order the prosecution of former President, Goodluck Jonathan if he (Jonathan) in any way directed the sharing of the $2.1bn given to former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, to buy arms. Ndume was speaking with journalists in Abuja. He also said the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, should be held responsible for any breakdown of law and order in the state.
2. Top civil servants who were involved in the padding of the 2016 budget were on Thursday‘axed’ by President Muhammadu Buhari. About 184 of them were demoted and transferred from the budget office to other establishments that have little or nothing to do with budget.
3. The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed that it has arrested the Managing Director of Lekki Gardens, Mr. Richard Nyong, following the collapse of a five-storeyed building on Kushenla Road, Ikate Elegushi, Lagos State, which killed no fewer than 35 persons. Report says Nyong was arrested on Thursday to explain what transpired.
4. The Senate, Thursday, showed support for the decision of the Federal Government to unbundled the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, saying the government did not breach the law establishing the corporation. The lawmakers consequently urged Nigerians to support the minister to succeed in solving the problems currently affecting the oil sector.
5. The Federal High Court in Abuja, Thursday, granted bail to the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd), in the sum N2bn, and two sureties in the sum N1bn each who must reside in Abuja. Justice Okon Abang in his judgment held that the alleged offence was a bailable one, and that Badeh was presumed innocent until proved otherwise.
6. Report says that the trial of the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on 13 counts of alleged false assets declaration will commence today (Friday). According to the report, security around the CCT has been beefed up.
7. The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, has chided the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo for his ranking of Yoruba Obas, saying the ranking was self-serving, false and misrepresentation of facts. Awujale said the Alake was not higher than him in terms of ranking as he was only a junior traditional ruler in Yorubaland.
8. The Federal Government on Thursday afternoon announced the appointment of Dr Dakuku Peterside as the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Yetunde Sonaike, the Director, Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation in Abuja. The appointment is with immediate effect.
9. The Management of the PPMC Thursday assured Nigerians of its commitment to put an end to the current fuel scarcity by making sure that there is adequate distribution of petroleum products nationwide. It said as at Friday, 228 trucks were dispatch from Suleja, Abuja city, while the outskirts and environs received 52 trucks.
10. The Central Bank of Nigeria said on Thursday night that it had uncovered and aborted a plot by some criminally-minded elements to defraud it. The bank disclosed further that it had placed all persons involved in the transaction on suspension so as to guarantee a full investigation into the matter. This was confirmed by the Acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr. Isaac Okorafor. - Daily Post
DAILY POST
*Building collapse: Police detains Lekki Gardens MD, Richard Nyong
*Tinubu’s daughter, others shut down APC secretariat, accuse Buhari of marginalising traders
*‘Overpowered’ Boko Haram members behind Agatu killings, not Fulani herdsmen – Senate
*I helped ex-NIMASA DG purchase N70m land – Estate agent
*NNPC restructuring: Kachikwu’s action in order – Senate
*Customs vow to stop hacking of agents’ pin codes
*Budget padding: Buhari hammers 184 government officials
*Armsgate: Senate Leader, Ndume wants Jonathan to face trial
*Amosun moves to create 37 councils areas
*APC to suspend Kwankwaso for allegedly undermining President Buhari
*Curb fake visa agents – Lagos Speaker, Obasa charges Immigration Service
*Man caught having sex with a horse in Katsina
*Lekki Gardens’ building collapse: Death toll rises to 34 as rescue operation ends
*Court dissolves marriage over battery, rape
*Man stabs motorcyclist to death over N200 fare
*Police launch manhunt for man who raped girl at gun point in Ebonyi
*How police allegedly ignored victim of gunshot when gunmen invaded FGG Calabar
*Madrid don’t need my services – Di Maria
*Why I turned down big-money move to China – Ideye
*I am not blind – Pa Fabian Adibe debunks rumours
*Nollywood: Why there is discrimination between light and dark skinned actresses – Joke Silva
*I dislike being called `Baba Ijebu’ off screen – Dele Odule
*Osun renames State University after Bola Ige
*NECO releases 2015 November/December results
*“No work, no pay” policy will end impunity in civil service – CMD
VANGUARD
*Man in police net for allegedly making love to horse
*3 dead, 10 infected in fresh Bauchi Lassa Fever outbreak
*CBN suspends staff over fraudulent transaction
*Council, Research institute working on improved seeds
*Kogi Assembly crisis: Senate backs House of Reps' takeover
*Springfield invests N200m in moribund Ikara tomatoes plant
*Isiaka, others blame Amosun for Ogun workers' strike
*Edo 2016: Oshiomhole wants more women to join guber race
*War of words between Egypt and Nigeria
*Gohcome plans big for Yobo testimonial match
*Kanu Soccer Academy to hold summer camp in Canada
*Ese: Child marriage is about culture, not Islam
*Islam not under any threat 'NASFAT
*Port-Harcourt agog as Ahmadiyya Youth wing holds inter-faith conference
*Jim Iyke N Nadia Buari reunite in 'American Driver
*Bobby Shmurda making movies in jail
*NPF set up Dog-breeding Centres in Abuja
*Rivers Re-run: Wike is motivating killings ' APC
*Nigeria loses $1.5 bn annually to vitamin, mineral deficiencies ' World Bank
CNN
*Putin aide died of 'blunt force trauma
Republicans tackle Islam
*Protester punched at Trump rally
*Trump's frightening Islam comments
*Man. United lucky even to get zero
*Remembering Japan's 2011 tsunami disaster
*Plane passengers brawl over loud music
*First glimpse of new Spider-Man
*2,500-year-old seal unearthed in Jerusalem
*Two Italian hostages in Libya freed; two others die
*Dog can detect disease
*Woman hides child in carry-on bag
*Ben Carson to endorse Donald Trump
*North Korea fires 2 missiles
*Top ISIS leader may have been killed in U.S. airstrike
*U.S. attack killed 2 top Al-Shabaab figures
*At least 1,338 rhinos were killed last year in Africa
*Can pencils revive Nigerian economy
*Over 20 Al-Shabaab killed in Somalia
*Helen Mirren stuns Colbert with surprise kiss
*J.K. Rowling is magically stirring up fans again
*6 Killed, Including Pregnant Woman, After Gunmen Open Fire on Pennsylvania Cookout - Gawker
*All the Evidence Suggests the Trump Campaign Is Lying About Manhandling a Reporter - Gawker
*Arase: APC calls for Police IG's sack over Rivers killings - Pulse
ENTERTAINMENT
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*Amber Rose excitedly dating basketball star, Terrence Ross - New Telegraph
*AMVCA 2016: Night of surprises, madness and emotions - Vanguard
*Annie Idibia: Actress, mum, cover Impelling Africa's maiden edition - Pulse
Be a Model (or Just Look Like One) - Huffington Post
*BET Top Actor Africa: Meet Tobechi Nneji, Uriel Oputa And Ifeanyi Dike, The Nigerian Contestants - Leadership
*Bride beats up groom and cancels their wedding after groom arrives drunk
*Buchi, Righteousman, King Wadada for Juddy Rankin's mum burial today - Tribune
*Caroline Danjuma writes on women being architect of their misery - Daily Times
*Chrissy Teigen Hits Back At VH1 For Calling Her A Hypocrite - Huffington Post
*Chumlee' from 'Pawn Stars' arrested on weapon, drug charges - CNN
*Cultivate reading habit, bank tells students - New Telegraph
*D'banj, Oprah Winfrey, Femi Kuti, others join call for global gender equality - Vanguard
*Darey Alade releases Asiko Laiye visual - Daily Times
*Darey Features Olamide In Seiko Paige Video - Leadership
*DJ Jimmy Jatt, MI For Visual Artists Connect On Saturday - Leadership
*DJ Jimmy JATT: 5 Nigerian stars who were not alive when DJ's career started - Pulse
*Rebel Wilson Reveals Her Drink Was Drugged at a Club~E
*Boo! Carrie Underwood Spends Her Birthday 'Ghost Hunting' in Scotland~E
*Caitlyn Jenner Lands H&M Sports Campaign~E
*Why Are Prince William and Kate Middleton Under Attack?~E
*Gwen Is Just as Shocked About Her Blake Relationship as You Are~E
*Femi Otedola attends daughter's fashion show in London
*Dustin Hoffman chokes up after discovering remarkable family story - CNN
*Elderly Man Who Sucker-Punched a Protestor at a Trump Rally Charged With Assault - Gawker
*Ellen Page On Coming Out And What She Wishes She'd Done Differently - Huffington Post
*Country Singer Joey Feek Laid to Rest~E
*Marc Anthony Generously Gives a Home to 70 Orphaned Girls~E
*Update: ''Lip Gloss'' Rapper Lil Mama Apologizes Post-Arrest~E
*Kate Middleton Criticized by PETA U.K. for Fur Gloves~E
*Kesha's Mom: "Dr. Luke Almost Destroyed Us"~E
*Taylor Swift Proudly Wears Calvin Harris' 1-Year Anniversary Gift~E
*Exclusive: Kendra Admits She'd Let Her Son See Her Nude Pics~E
*Kate Upton Gets ''Real Housewife'' Makeover for V Magazine~E
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