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http://ift.tt/eA8V8J A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Biodun Olasupo (Oyo-APC), says executive arm has been responsive to motions and resolutions passed by the chamber. He told the Newsmen in Abuja on Thursday that the compliance level, particularly of the Presidency, to resolutions had been impressive contrary to insinuations in some quarters. Olasupo, who is the Chairman of the Committee on Legislative Compliance, however, said that some government agencies and officials had shown respect for the decisions of the house. He said that the lawmakers had supported the executive in many ways to refocus the government for the benefit of democracy and development of the country. “In getting Nigeria back on its foot, the 8th Assembly tried within the law to work with the executive since the executive comes up with economic and governance Bills. “As lawmakers, we only look at the enabling laws, strengthen them where needed like we did with the ease of doing business law....

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region are requesting 50 million euros (56 million dollars) from the European Union to help set up a multinational force to take on Islamist militant groups, Mali’s military chief said Saturday. The vast, arid zone has in recent years become a breeding ground for jihadist groups, some linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State, in some European nations, particularly France. There is fear that the development could destroy Europe if left unchecked. Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Mauritania, the so-called G5 Sahel countries, have proposed a regional task force designed to tackle the cross-border threat. Implementation of the plan has lagged, partly due to funding obstacles. “The council of ministers of the G5 Sahel countries is making a request to the European Union to financially support the deployment and functioning of the G5 Sahel Joint Force,” Gen. Didier Dacko of Mali said on Saturday. He was speaking at a meeting in M...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region are requesting 50 million euros (56 million dollars) from the European Union to help set up a multinational force to take on Islamist militant groups, Mali’s military chief said Saturday. The vast, arid zone has in recent years become a breeding ground for jihadist groups, some linked to al Qaeda and Islamic State, in some European nations, particularly France. There is fear that the development could destroy Europe if left unchecked. Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Mauritania, the so-called G5 Sahel countries, have proposed a regional task force designed to tackle the cross-border threat. Implementation of the plan has lagged, partly due to funding obstacles. “The council of ministers of the G5 Sahel countries is making a request to the European Union to financially support the deployment and functioning of the G5 Sahel Joint Force,” Gen. Didier Dacko of Mali said on Saturday. He was speaking at a meeting in M...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Lagos State Police Command would like to allay the fears of the general public with regards to the falsehood being circulated on the social media in respect of security situation at Mafoluku-Oshodi and environs. Oshodi is relatively calm and not “boiling as being erroneously peddled. It is mischief and callousness to put people in fear. Video footage being circulated to back the false information is that of the bomb incident around Banex Plaza, Abuja in 2014. The Lagos State Police Command avail this opportunity to re-assure members of the public that we will continue to work in partnership with the good people of Lagos and other Security Agencies to ensure safety and security of life and properties. Always remember to say something if you see something. The post Video of alleged bomb blast in Oshodi Lagos mischievous – Police appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2rw8x0U

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Lagos State Police Command, on Saturday advised members of the public to disregard false reports of a bomb blast in Oshodi area of Lagos. The spokesman of the command, ASP Olarinde Famous-Cole said in a statement on Saturday that report of the purported blast in the social media was absolutely false. “We would like to allay the fears of the general public with regards to the falsehood being circulated on the social media in respect of security situation at Mafoluku-Oshodi and environs. “Oshodi is relatively calm and not boiling as being erroneously peddled. It is mischief and callousness to put people in fear. “Video footage being circulated to back the false information is that of the bomb incident around Banex Plaza, Abuja in 2014. “The Lagos State Police Command avail this opportunity to reassure members of the public that we will continue to work in partnership with the good people of Lagos and other Security Agencies to ensure safety and security of ...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has described the sudden death of popular actress Moji Olaiya as a big loss, especially to her family, the movie industry and indeed all her friends and admirers. In a statement issued in Beijing, China, on Thursday, the Minister said he received the news of Moji’s untimely death with rude shock and disbelief. He said the contributions of the late actress to the growth of the burgeoning Nollywood will never be forgotten. Alhaji Mohammed prayed for the repose of the deceased’s soul, and for strength and comfort to her family and friends. The post Moji Olaiya’s death, a rude shock – Minister appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2r0PoE7

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nigeria will maintain it’s output of 2.2 million barrels per day, according to the outcome of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting in Vienna. This was disclosed at the 172nd ordinary OPEC meeting in Austria. More than 20 OPEC and non-OPEC countries, in November 2016, agreed to collectively cut production by 1.8 million barrels a day in an effort to reduce the global supply glut that stalled crude oil prices. The deal, which began on Jan. 1, was to end in June but has been extended to the first quarter of 2018. Nigeria was exempted from the cut as at then due to activities of militants in the Niger Delta region. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, had at the Offshore Technology Conference in Texas, announced that he would push for an extension at the high-level meeting. OPEC comprises 13 nations which collectively account for 40 per cent of global oil production, 73 per cent of the world’s oil reserves and s...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J By BOLUWAJI OBAHOPO LOKOJA – A Kogi state high court, sitting in Lokoja yesterday found a minor, Haruna Usman, guilty of killing following a case of culpable homicide brought against him punishable with death. Chief judge of the state, Justice Nasir Ajana, while delivering his judgment over the case of culpable homicide brought against Usman, (a cattle rearer) over the death of one Happy David, found him guilty of the offence under section 221 of the penal code. Usman, who was about 15 years when he committed the offence on July 28, 2015 was said to have stabbed David to death while grazing on the farm of the parents of the deceased. The prosecution had told the court that the deceased, a residence of Emiworo in Ajaokuta local government of Kogi state, told the accused not to graze his cattle on the farmland, saying chemical had been sprayed on the land and could harm his (Haruna) cattle. “But as the deceased turned to leave Usman, he stabbed David at the bac...

http://ift.tt/eA8V8J US President Donald Trump has approved the supplying of weapons to Kurdish forces battling the Islamic State group in Syria, a US official said Tuesday. The funding “to provide support to the YPG has been approved,” the official said on condition of anonymity. “The approval is effective immediately but the timeline for weapons delivery is to be refined.” The post White House approves supply of weapons to YPG in Syria: US official appeared first on Vanguard News . Vía Vanguard News http://ift.tt/2pgZJ1b