January 26, 2020

Saraki

Now That Saraki Is Begging Kwara Govt

January 26, 2020 5:31 pm

In late December, the Kwara State government reclaimed a piece of land bordering the civil service clinic in Ilorin, the state capital. The Government said the land originally belonged to it and was meant for construction of state secretariat but was unlawfully allocated to one Asa Investment Limited, a firm owned by the late strongman of Kwara politics Senator Olusola Saraki, in 2005 when his son, Bukola Saraki, was the Governor.

Bukola Saraki, until 2019 the all-in-all of Kwara politics, objected. He said the Governor had crossed the line of decency. He hauled so much invective on the Governor …

Buhari

Buhari Orders Airstrikes On Bandits, Kidnappers

January 26, 2020 5:29 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has received assurances that with the harmattan dust gradually easing its hold on the skies, fighter aircrafts would this week join the efforts to provide effective air attacks against bandits, kidnappers and cattle rustlers that have been attacking remote communities around Dogon Gona forest in Niger State.

In a statement sent to DAILY POST on Sunday by Garba Shehu, the President, described the repeated attacks leading to the loss of several lives in the communities “as a disaster for the nation,”

He had authorized the deployment of air power to support troops and policemen sent to the

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Buhari

Buhari Opens Up On Cabal, Osinbajo, TY Danjuma’s Secrets

January 26, 2020 5:29 pm
President Muhammadu Buhari has opened up on relationship with his Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

He also spoke on comments by former Minister of Defence, T.Y. Danjuma, about the general election in Nigeria and the speculation that a “cabal” exists in his government

Buhari, in a chat with The Interview Magazine, also gave an insight to his formation of the Economic Advisory Council (EAC), the rule of law, among others.

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On the EAC and how the body has been silent, Buhari said: “They don’t have to play to the gallery in

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Ortom To Spend ₦5.6bn On Basic Education

January 26, 2020 5:25 pm

The Benue State Government yesterday disclosed that it had concluded plan to invest over N5.6 billion in its basic education.

The state governor, Dr Samuel Ortom said this yesterday at a meeting with staff and management of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) in Makurdi, the Benue capital.

He explained that N609 million from the 2018 Universal Basic Education Board, UBEC intervention woukd be matched with same amount by SUBEB to access N1.218 billion for use by SUBEB.

He said the state government had also accessed additional N2.2 billion from a bank to pay as counterpart to access same …

SEC Goes Tough On Illegal Fund Managers

January 26, 2020 5:24 pm

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restated its determination to go after illegal fund managers in order to bring them to book.

According to a statement issued by the Commission, the SEC acting Director-General, Ms. Mary Uduk, who said this in Abuja at the weekend, said what it had done, apart from continuing to educate people, was to also go after the promoters of these schemes.

She said: “We are stepping up our enforcement mechanisms to ensure that they are apprehended and their offices sealed off. So many of them are being prosecuted in courts, we have secured convictions …

FMC Confirms Three Cases Of Lassa Fever, One Death In Kogi

January 26, 2020 5:16 pm

The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Lokoja in Kogi State has confirmed three cases of Lassa fever and one death in the last one week in the hospital.

The Head of Clinical Services (HCS), FMC Lokoja, Dr Bernard Ododo, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Lokoja.

Ododo said that five suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported in the hospital in the last one week, out of which three were positive, and one died.

”Five suspected cases reported at the hospital in the last one week; three already tested positive, of which one died.

”Two cases already …

I Revealed Olamide Helped Majek Under Pressure – Manager

January 26, 2020 2:02 pm

Manager to the legendary musician, Majek Fashek, Omenka Uzoma-Day, has said that he revealed Olamide’s role in the former’s medical treatment because he was under pressure. Uzoma-Day told Sunday Scoop that some people felt he got a lot of money from wealthy businessman, Femi Otedola, and many other persons, and had embezzled it, so he decided to clear the air to let the public know that not many people helped out. He said, “Olamide actually helped out over six months ago and I honestly feel guilty for mentioning his name because he told me not to. However, what I said …

I’ve Never Taken Alcohol – Alex Osifo

January 26, 2020 2:02 pm

In an interview released today, Popular veteran actor Alex Osifo made claims to have never tasted alcohol in his life.

 

Are you a good cook?

I used to be a good cook but not anymore because I have a wife who is quite good and my children are also good.

How often do you shop for food?

I hardly do that, except when I go with my wife to get provisions, then I buy some perishables.

Are you conscious of the nutritional value of the things you eat?

Well, I am concerned. Usually, I try to watch my weight; …

Ondo

My Husband Used Tennis To Woo Me – Ondo First Lady

January 26, 2020 2:00 pm

Wife of Ondo State Governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has been involved in grassroots tennis development through her clinic for children between ages four and 14 in the state. She speaks with ’TOSIN OLUWALOWO on her interest in sports

What inspired your interest in tennis development in Ondo State?

My family is a tennis playing one; we are members of the Ibadan Recreation Club. While my kids were growing up, they all played tennis, and it was through my husband that I took interest in tennis. He was a corps member when we met, and he didn’t have money to take me …

Polaris Bank CEO, Tokunbo Abiru Retires

Polaris Bank Supports Depositors With ₦1bn Salary Advance

January 26, 2020 2:00 pm

Polaris Bank says it has continued to disburse more funds to customers under its salary advance solution product.

A statement from the bank said it had disbursed more than N1bn to customers less than four months after introducing the SALAD product.

It stated, “Polaris Salary Advance enables employees to get up to 50 per cent of their net monthly salary to meet basic needs before the next pay day.

“The service, which is available on all telecommunication networks, has helped many families secure short-term finance to meet their urgent needs which otherwise would have left them vulnerable.”

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Rohr Confirms Talks With NFF For February

January 26, 2020 1:59 pm

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has confirmed that the decision to put an end to his contract issue had been discussed and he would meet with the Nigeria Football Federation officials in February to finalise details of his contract.

The Franco-German stated this during an interview with French outlet, Girondins Analyze, as he hinted at a long stay with the Eagles.

The 69-year-old, who led the Eagles to a third place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt last year, is in the last six months of his contract and is eligible to discuss terms with whoever is …

I Owe No Explanation For Selling My SUV – Kaffy

January 26, 2020 1:58 pm

Popular dancer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, tasted the bitter side of fame recently. She had taken to her social media page to announce that she wanted to sell her Highlander SUV and sometime later, she revealed that she had sold the vehicle. When she revealed that she had sold the vehicle, a fan had commented that she should then use the money to fund her forthcoming book launch. Some other followers also implied that Kaffy sold her vehicle because she was facing some financial difficulties.

However, in a chat with Sunday Scoop, the ‘dance queen’ stated that …

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