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- The EFCC on Tuesday, May 14, grilled the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani Omolori - Omolori was interrogated on issues related to financial records as well as the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly - When contacted, authorities at the EFCC confirmed Omolori’s interrogation A report by Leadership indicates that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) interrogated the Clerk to the National Assembly, Mohammed Ataba Sani Omolori, on Tuesday May 14. According to the report, Omolori was interrogated on issues related to financial records as well as the inauguration of the 9th National Assembly. The battle for the leadership of 9th National Assembly was said to have been the EFCC's investigators main concern. Omolori who was interrogated for six hours, from 11am to 5pm, was made to write answers to questions asked by the commission on the financial records of the National Assembly, and asked further questions on issues surrounding National Ass...

- The Ekiti state governor has allegedly sacked 2,000 workers in the state - The workers were said to have been employed by the immediate past governor of Ekiti state Ayodele Fayose - A spokesperson to the former governor, said, Fayemi has only succeeded in writing his name in the history books of Ekiti as one who inflict pains and sorrow on the people The governor of Ekiti state on Wednesday, May 15, allegedly ordered the sack of 2,000 workers employed by the immediate past governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose. Reacting to the alleged disengagement of the Ekiti state workers, Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson to Fayose in a statement on Wednesday, described the action of the governor as wicked and political vendetta promoted to its peak. Olayinka said the governor has only succeeded in writing his name in the history books of Ekiti as one who inflict pains and sorrow on the people. READ ALSO: 5 days after installation, Kano court declares Ganduje's appointment of new emirs n...

- INEC has withdrawn Honourable Kawu Sumaila’s certificate of return - The electoral body took the decision after a Federal High Court in Kano disqualified Sumaila from the House or Reps primary election - The certificate has now been issued Mohammed Shamsuddeen Dambazau as the House of Representatives member-elect for Sumaila/Takai federal constituency A report by Daily Trust indicates that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a certificate of return to Mohammed Shamsuddeen Dambazau as the House of Representatives member-elect for Sumaila/Takai federal constituency in Kano state on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). INEC had earlier issued the certificate to AbdulRahman Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila, a former aide to President Muhammadu Buhari. But Dambazau, son of the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, sued INEC, APC and Sumaila, challenging the recognition of Sumaila as the candidate of the party. READ ALSO: House of Reps re...

- The opposition party has condmened the recent remarks by the minister of information and culture - The party said Lai Mohammed and the All progressives Congress (APC) veered off issues of governance and dwelt on hauling insults - PDP's spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan said the party is committed to the unity and stability of Nigeria which nurtured her democracy for 16 years The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent remark by the minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, that the opposition party is doing everything possible to sabotage the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The PDP in a statement by its national publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, on Wednesday, May 15, said Mohammed and the All progressives Congress (APC) veered off issues of governance and dwelt on hauling insults, misplaced accusations and threats against the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Ologbondiyan said that Mohammed's tone betrays the frustration ...

- Rochas Okorocha has said that he is the most controversial governor Imo state has ever had - The governor said he was misunderstood by the people of the state - According to Okorocha, his crazy system of governance is working in Imo state The Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said that the people of the state misunderstood him and his style of leadership. Daily Independent reports that Okorocha said his also the most controversial governor Imo state has ever produced i the history of governance. Speaking at the official commission of the new justice Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa High court complex , the governor said his passion for good governance makes him bend rules and regulations rather than breaking such rules. Okorocha said he had no regret for his actions as history would vindicate him because if he had adhered to the usual style of governance, he would not have succeeded. He said: “I came in through the window of the masses and not through the doors of the elite and ...

A minister of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Michael Arowosaiye, has allegedly taken his own life in Abuja. According to multiple online reports, the incident happened around 4pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Sunnyvale Estate. The deceased allegedly hanged himself with his belt. Michael Arowosaiye Source: Facebook PAY ATTENTION: Get your daily relationship tips and advice on Africa Love Aid group The young man, who recently ministered during a Youth Praise event at the church, was said to have entered into depression over his accommodation issues before taking the sad step. Just recently, Chukwuemeka Akachi, a final year English student of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka killed himself also after being depressed and losing a prolong battle with mental illness. Akachi, who was a poet, wrote two suicide notes on his Facebook page few hours before he took the poison that led to his death on May 13, 2019. In fact, it would appear that when he dropped the f...

- A Nigerian has become a trail blazer in the United Kingdom - Victoria Obaze was on Wednesday, May 15, sworn into office as the first black female Civic Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom (UK) - Obaze who contested three previous councillorship elections in 2010, 2014 as well as 2016 and failed, eventually succeeded in an election conducted on May 5, 2018 in Whitechapel Ward Victoria Obaze, a Nigerian from Imo State made history on Wednesday, May 15, after she was sworn into office as the first black female Civic Mayor of London Borough of Tower Hamlets, United Kingdom (UK). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Obaze’s inauguration on Wednesday, May 15, is the latest in turn of events that have seen Nigerians emerge as Mayors in their area councils of residence in the UK. It will be recalled that Mr Ernest Ezeajughi, and Mrs Kate Anorue, both from Anambra State, were recently sworn into office as Mayors of London Borough of Brent and Enfield, respec...

- A popular Islamic cleric in Katsina has been reportedly arrested by the DSS - The cleric was said to have criticized President Muhammadu Buhari's government over the insecurity in the country - His son, Murtala, has since confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, May 15 A report by Daily Trust indicates that a Katsina-based Islamic cleric, Mallam Aminu Usman, popularly called “Abu Ammar” have been invited and detained by men of State Security Service in Katsina. Abu Ammar’s arrest on Tuesday, May 14, sources quoted in the report say, might not be unconnected with a pre-“hudba” sermon he made where he berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration over nonchalant attitude and worsening insecurity across the country. According to the report, Abu Ammar was with his friend, Malam Shamsu, when he received a call inviting him by security men who asked him to come down to the Department of State Security (DSS) office in the state. READ ALSO: Bandits, kidnappers, others now command...

- The House of Representatives has removed the age discrimination for job applicants seeking entry into government establishments - The House believed that unemployment rate in the country will drop with the removal of the age restriction - The bill was first introduced in 2018 before it passed its third reading on Wednesday, May 15 The House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 15, removed the age discrimination against job seekers in federal government Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs). The removal of age restriction followed the passage by the lawmakers of “Bill for an Act to Eradicate the Age Discrimination against Job seekers in Federal Government Agencies,” which was sponsored by Sergius Ogun (APC, Edo) and Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos), Daily Trust reports. READ ALSO: We have strong evidence of politicians sponsoring banditry, kidnapping – COAS The bill was which was for a second time in 2018 and passed third reading after unanimous adoption by the lawmakers and ...

Ghanaian preacher and evangelist Isaac Aning has said that the salary a husband receives should be paid into the bank account of his wife. Wives should be the ones receiving their husband’s salary – Pastor Source: UGC READ ALSO: Herbalist storms pastor's church to collect charm, says 1,600 ministers patronise him (video) The man of God said this is a method he has tried and is still trying out and it has been working perfectly for him. He went on to reveal that he only receives whatever amount she hands to him. “Men should even change their salary name into their wive’s names so that at the end of the month, the women will go for the money and give some to the men. For me, after every show, I give all the money I get to my wife to count and keep it, she gives me some if I need it. I am saying this because women are very good in taking care of the family and also know the needs of the children', he added. Recently, a pastor was arrested for impregnating a teenage membe...

- Governor Rochas Okorocha sought legal help, saying his political adversaries were behind his current travails - Okorocha accused the said adversaries of instigating EFCC and other agencies against him and members of his family - The governor said he has not committed any offence to warrant the incessant threats of arrest Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has approached the Federal High Court Abuja, seeking the protection of his fundamental rights. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okorocha, in two fundamental rights suit filed at the court, alleged that his political adversaries were behind his current travails. He listed as respondents in the suits, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of State Services (DSS) the EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), and the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). READ ALSO: 5 days after installation, Kano court declares Ganduje's appoin...

Could Beyonce ever imagine that one day her lemonade braids would become a popular hair trend? Cornrows are back again, but this time they impress more than ever. Image: facebook.com, @expresswigbraids Source: Facebook Braids are part of the culture in many countries. Big, small, with Kanekalon and beads they keep on conquering the world. Even celebrities cannot resist such a temptation and adorn their heads with thousands of little plaits. Have you already tried this cool hairstyle? Lemonade braids hairstyles 2019 There are so many styles to weave one’s locks. However, we have found cornrow braids styles ideas you will certainly like to copy. 1. Beyonce lemonade braids Image: facebook.com, @beyonce Source: Facebook People regard Beyonce braids as one of the most iconic ones. She has already done plenty of experiments with her locks. However, only those tiny golden interlaced strands made her fans obsessed. 2. Lemonade braids hairstyles with beads Image: instagram.com,...

- One billion dollars has been approved for the Gurara Hydro Power Project II by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation - According to Alhaji Suleiman Adamu, the Gurara II power project has the potential of 360 Megawatts of electricity - Also, Audu Ogbe disclosed that the council approved N9.4 billion for the purchase of grains The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the financing of the Gurara Hydro Power Project II by the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) to the tune of one billion dollars. The minister of water resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the council’s meeting, which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, the Gurara II power project has the potential of 360 Megawatts of electricity. READ ALSO: Palm oil price higher than that of crude oil - Emefiele “On the need to explore the potentials of the Gurara II Hydro Power Project, which has the potential of 360 M...

Many women want to keep up with fashion. A trendy haircut plays a significant role in a woman’s appearance. Such famous and gorgeous women as Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry, Ann Hathaway, and Kris Jenner have been giving the pixie hairstyle life, encouraging more women to get this haircut. Image: facebook.com, @KrisJenner, @emmawatson (modified by author) Source: Facebook As history shows, trends return every sixty years, and it includes haircuts as well, but there is one haircut that has been popular since the early 2000s. To make you sure that this haircut will fit almost everyone and make the woman who will try it more attractive as well as add spice to her appearance, we offer you to take a look at 50 long pixie cut ideas you can try in 2019. Do you remember Holly Berry's haircut in the movie “James Bond”? Or do you remember the hairstyle of Miley Cyrus in her video clip “Wrecking Ball.” Yes, the pixie cut has been in fashion for a long time. We hope you will find your cr...