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http://ift.tt/2cXYE7h Some lawmakers have decried the recurrence of secessionist agitations in parts of the country and said National Assembly must rise against the trend. They said on the sidelines of activities marking the second anniversary of the 8th National Assembly on Friday in Abuja, that the issue was serious and disturbing. According to them, while the Federal Government is preaching peace and unity, some parts of the country are strongly bent on seceding or threatening to cause mayhem. Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Sen. George Akume, said that the senate must rise and to make a statement to condemn the various agitations in parts of the country. He said that if the senate kept quiet in the face of the agitations, it would be failing as a major legislative arm of government. “I want to call the attention of this Senate to movements in this country, including Biafra, Arewa, some groups in the Western part of the country and many others. “ We must rise up to make a...

http://ift.tt/2qo5xmX Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday adjourned the trial of former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode until July 7, due to his counsel’s ill health. The court on April 25 adjourned the matter for cross examination after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mr Victor Ehiabhi. At the resumed hearing, the defence counsel, Abubakar Yusuf, who stood in for Ahmed Raji(SAN), informed the court that the defence would not be able to cross examine the witness due to Raji’s absence. Yusuf said that Raji was currently receiving treatment abroad and the prosecution had been informed of the development. The prosecuting counsel, Mr Johnson Ojogbane, who did not oppose the application for an adjournment, urged the court to make sure the defence cross examined the witness on the next adjourned date. After listening to both counsel, Justice John Tsoho adjourned the matter until July 7 for the cross exami...

http://ift.tt/2rzgX6G This handout photograph from the Presidential Photo Division (PPD) taken and released on May 19, 2017, shows Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte delivering a speech during the 33rd National Convention of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA) in Davao City on the southern island of Mindanao.Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on May 19 China's leaders threatened to go to war when he told them Manila planned to drill for oil in the disputed South China Sea. PHOTO:AFP Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday China’s leaders told him they were prepared to go to war over competing claims in the South China Sea. Duterte, who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing this week, said he was making the threat public in response to domestic criticism he was being too weak with China over the dispute. “I really said it to their face. That is ours and we intend to drill oil there,” Duterte said, revealing his ...

http://ift.tt/2qBkioi Miss Opemititi Ajayi has slammed a N500million lawsuit against Mercy Aigbe her former best friend. Opemititi Ajayi, through her solicitor, Afolabi Fashanu & Co said Aigbe’s claims were damaging to her reputation and wants an apology. Afolabi Fashanu & Co  wrote Mercy Aigbe and Linda Ikeji over the alleged frivolous and malicious statements. Recall that Opemititi aka ‘Queen Stunner’ was alleged by Linda Ikeji to be the lady having an affair with Mercy Aigbe’s hubby. Mercy Aigbe, said: ‘I am yet to be served any letter. When they send the letter to me, I’ll know exactly how to go about it’ she said. The post Opemititi aka ‘Queen Stunner’ slams N500m lawsuit against Mercy Aigbe appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2q3SGEF

http://ift.tt/2riQgGJ Dreams become reality when intentions turn into actions; a profound statement which resonates strongly in the hearts of millions of Nigerians who are eager to see their dreams come true and ultimately take control of their future. In an effort to encourage short and long term savings towards the realization of these dreams, Africa’s foremost financial institution, Access Bank is encouraging everyone to # SaveForIt . With #SaveForIt , prospective customers can open savings accounts online in 5 minutes or less. No minimum deposit nor monthly maintenance fee is required. Each individual would simply be required to fill the online account opening form . Requisite documentation to kick start the process is simply a Bank Verification Number (BVN). Passport Photograph, Signature and Utility bill can be uploaded electronically during the course of the account opening process. For more information, visit Access Bank’s website or follow its social media pages on Twi...

http://ift.tt/2oumHBG Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris An FCT High Court, Maitama, on Monday ordered the Inspector-General of Police to pay N1 million each to four men for violation of their fundamental right. The men, Ozor Okolocha, Elvis Obiaku, Edward Onyenoknone and Imoni Micah hail from Ase-Omuku in Ndokwa East local government area of Delta. The respondents are the Inspector-General of Police and the FCT Commissioner of Police. In his judgment, Justice Jude Okeke held that the respondents in the matter refused to renew the order of remand from the court which elapsed after 14 days. “As compensation for the violation of their fundamental rights, N1 million should be paid to each of the applicants for the hardship and embarrassment suffered by them. “The applicants were continuously detained at Keffi Prison without remand order, renewal and without charges preferred against them. “This is a gross violation of their fundamental rights as provided by the prov...

http://ift.tt/2qlMjha Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered residents of Alagbado Community in Ilorin to vacate the land allegedly encroached upon by the people. Mr Adeniyi Mathew, NAF Coordinator, 303 Medium Airlift Group (MAG), told newsmen in Ilorin on Thursday that the land was allocated to the Air Force in 1987. Adeniyi, who presented the land chart to newsmen, said that 20 acres out of a total of 220 acres of the land belonging to NAF was encroached upon by the community. He said that he was part of the delegation that visited Alagbado in 2010 to inform the community that the land belonged to NAF. “Take it or leave it, the land belongs to the NAF; it has been so as far back as 1987 as you can see in the chart. “They started encroaching on the land since 2008 and in 2010, I was part of the NAF team that went to the community to inform them of the encroachment,” he said. Reacting, a community leader, Alhaji Abdulrahim Bakare, s...

http://ift.tt/2pY6h4A Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping attending a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. China's President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the "dialogue" between Beijing and Manila over their border dispute in the South China Sea during a phone call with Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, state media reported. / AFP PHOTO / POOL / THOMAS PETER China’s President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the “dialogue” between Beijing and Manila over their border dispute in the South China Sea during a phone call with Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, state media reported. Duterte is loosening the Philippines’ long alliance with the United States while strengthening ties with China and Russia, saying this week he might turn down an invitation from President Donald Trump to visit the US. The call came two days after Duterte toured a visiting Chinese warship on the southern Philippine port of Davao i...

http://ift.tt/2q9ZzIw PHOTO: BLOOMBERG The Federal Government on Wednesday said it would revoke licenses given to individuals and corporate organisations for private refineries but were yet to be utilised. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, said this at a World Press Conference on the sidelines of ongoing annual Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, U.S. The Federal Government under former President Olusegun Obasanjo had granted licenses to some private concerns to build refineries but only Alhaji Aliko Dangote, put it to use. His refinery, under construction is nearing completion, and recently, he assured that the 1.3 million metric tonnes per annum petrochemical plant in Lagos would commence operation in the last quarter of 2018. Kachikwu said that he had had discussions with the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), whose statutory functions included processing application for various licenses, permits and approvals across the oil and ga...