Petrol Price To Be Reduced To N85 Per Litre From January 1 Next Year

The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, will be reduced to N85 per liter on January 1 next year.

This information was announced by Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum CorporationCorporation (NNPC), during the meeting with journalists at the Port Hacourt Refinery Company (PHRC).

Boko Haram: President Buhari Discloses Action Plan To End Insurgency

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that his administration intends to persuade Boko Haram members to allow peace reign in order to end the insurgency which has ravaged Northeastern Nigeria.

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President Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to pray for troops fighting Boko Haram in the northeast of the country

The president according to The Punch, made this disclosure on Friday, December 25, at the presidential villa in Abuja during the visit of a delegation led by the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammadu Bello who paid him Christmas homage.

Meet the man who married Putin’s daughter and then made a fortune

Katerina Putin, younger daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin got married to Kirill Shamalov, son of an old friend of Putin. Their wedding celebrations took place in February 2013, at Igora, a small ski resort that combines beauty and discretion, five people who were there told Reuters.

Stella Oduah Disagrees With PDP Over President Buhari’s Budget, Read What She Said

As against the comments made by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) about President Muhammadu Buhari’s 2016 budget, Senator Stella Oduah has hailed Buhari.

In a statement made available to journalists, the senator representing Anambra-North Senatorial District described the budget as “very robust and seemingly thorough and well-thought out” while also expressing hope that it would address many of the economic and security situations that Nigerians currently face.

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President Muhammadu Buhari presents the 2016 Budget at the National Assembly today.

According to Sahara Reporters, Oduah expressed excitement with the fact that the budget is also targeted at issues of concern to rural communities as she also stated her desire to see the new year set a new path for the country because the president seemed to touch on areas that included the boosting of oil and non-oil revenues.

All You Need To Know About Nigeria’s 2016 Budget

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, December 22, presented a 2016 budget proposal of 6.07 trillion Naira.

Nigeria’s 2016 Budget is based on a crude oil benchmark price of $38 per barrel and a production estimate of 2.2 million barrels per day for 2016.

Check out a short summary of Nigeria’s national budget for 2016:

Removal Of Fuel Subsidy IS Inevitable – APC Chairman Oyegun

The national chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, said the eventual removal of fuel subsidy is inevitable as it’s necessary in view of emerging and current realities.

Governor Obiano Is Responsible For Deaths Of IPOB, MASSOB Members

Members of the Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) accused Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state of involvement into killings of people who were jubilating the release Nnamadi Kanu on bail in front of Abuja Federal High Court.

Take A Look Into The Breakdown Of Nigeria’s 2016 Budget

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday presented a 2016 budget proposal of 6.07 trillion Naira.

Nigeria’s 2016 Budget is based on a crude oil benchmark price of $38 per barrel and a production estimate of 2.2 million barrels per day for 2016.

FFK on 2016 budget: Buhari is Spending Money Like a Drunken Sailor

Femi Fani- Kayode is not happy with the 2016 budget President Buhari presented to the National Assembly yesterday.

According to Vanguard, he released a statement expressing his displeasure:

DasukiGate: Sun Newspaper Returns 9 Million Naira To FG

Sun newspaper has returned the 9 million naira compensation it received from the National Security Adviser through the Newspaper Proprietors Association of Nigeria (NPAN) to the federal government.

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The newspaper, in a statement signed by the managing director/editor-in- chief, Eric Osagie, the paper said it took the decision to return the money following the controversy the episode generated.

Ibinabo Fiebrersima Takes Emeka Ike To The Cleaners

Peace is yet to return to the leadership of the governing body of Nigerian actors, Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN).

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The end is yet to come to the power tussle between Emeka Ike and Ibinabo Fiberesima over who is the president of AGN. There has been a long court battle between Emeka Ike and Ibinabo Fiberesima-Egbuka over who is the right person to occupy the position of the president of the association.

Comic Nollywood actor, Dede One Day is dead

Nollywood comic actor, Dede One Day has reportedly died.

It was gathered that the talented comic merchant died of high blood pressure in the early hours of Monday after performing at an event on Sunday.

According to the Nation, “One Day anchored a program for One Mr Charles Esonu on Sunday in Aba, from there he went to Ugwunagbo for another event he was paid to anchor as Master of ceremony, but he couldn’t conclude that event as he fell sick and was rushed to hospital over BP related issue and he died late in the Night.”

Rivers Rerun: Prepare Your Will – Dakuku To Wike

Dakuku Peterside, the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state, has advised Governor Nyesom Wike to prepare his will, The Guardian reports.

This comes after a statement was credited to Wike where he said that any official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) posted to the state to rig election should be prepared for the consequences by writing his will.

A Government Of Sadists, By Femi Fani-Kayode

On the night of 12th December 2015 in the city of Zaria, Kaduna state, Sheik El Zakzaky, the leader of the 10 million-strong Shia muslim community in Nigeria, was shot, brutalized and dumped in a wheelbarrow. He barely escaped with his life but sadly, according to Iranian government sources and the New York Times, his wife, two of his sons and no less than one thousand of his shia muslim followers were not so lucky.

Concerned Igbo Leaders Call For End To Pro-Biafra Protests, Warn Against “Exporting” Protests To Other States

The ongoing pro-Biafra protests across major towns and cities in the South East geo-political zone and some parts of Delta and Rivers State and just recently the Alaba International Market in Lagos State, should be stopped forthwith.

Surveillance Around Ailing Alison-Madueke Heightens After Plot To Relocate From UK’s Exposed

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke may have just worsened her case with the United Kingdom authorities, following the revelation that she is on the verge of leaving the country for the Commonwealth of Dominica, where she has reportedly acquired citizenship.

American terror victims warn: “Don’t unfreeze Iranian assets”

Shurat HaDin, otherwise known as the Israel Law Center, has sent warning letters to eleven banks holding Iranian assets, warning them that they should not release Iranian funds held in their possession until the Iranian government pays compensation to American terror victims.

Shurat Ha-Din head Nitzana Darshan-Leitner Photo Credit: Shurat Ha-Din

Donald Trump's real-estate website hacked by Anonymous

The website for Trump Towers, NY was taken down by activist hacking group Anonymous in response to Trump's controversial suggestion to ban Muslims from entering the US.

Has Goodluck Jonathan Set A Trap For Buhari Administration?

Editor’s note: Jasper Azuatalam, an activist, chairman of the Buhari Vanguard initiative, says President Buhari-led government is forced to deal with what this author calls former president, Goodluck Jonathan’s, poorly thought-out moves regarding the ill-fated fuel subsidy.

It is a well-known fact that fuel subsidy has become a keg in Nigeria’s wheel of success.

5 Stunning Facts Nigerians Should Know About The 2016 Budget

On Monday, December 7, 2015, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC), where a sum of N6.04 trillion was approved as Nigeria’s expenditure for the 2016 budget under the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).

Eyebrows were raised and observers believe the budgetary provisions far outweigh the country’s previous budgets, in fact, it remains the highest by any Nigerian leader ever.

Mourinho To Manchester United?

On Thursday Jose Mourinho was fired, however his representatives have reportedly already reached out to the Red Devils.

Tinubu To Buhari: Remove Fuel Subsidy

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ex-governor of Lagos state and chieftain of the leading All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the Buhari-led government to eradicate the fuel subsidy exercise.

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Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu calls for the removal of subsidy.

According to Tinubu, the fuel subsidy exercise came with “many demons”. He said:“In a perfect world, I wish we could sanitize the subsidy regime and thus continue with it.

Some Of My Players Are Not Professional – Mourinho Slams Chelsea Stars Again

Chelsea manager Jose Mourino has taken another dog at his player by calling on some members of the squad to act in a more professional manner. 

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Jose Mourinho

 The Blues have endured a dreadful season to date and after last weekend’s defeat to Leicester City, find themselves just one point above the relegation zone after 16 games.

The Beneficiaries Of Dasuki's Loot Revealed

Many significant Nigerian politician and leaders are being accused of collecting huge sums of money from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki.

The President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is currently investigating the $2 billion arms procurement deal and many prominent politicians have been arrested.

From Dasuki To BuhariGate: These Revelations Will Be Messy – Abati Warns

Reuben Abati, the spokesperson of the immediate past president Goodluck Jonathan, has reacted to the arms deal scandal currently rocking the country.

He took to his Twitter account saying that there are no saints in politics.

Man Wakes Up Thinking Girlfriend Gives Him Blowjob, Finds Gay Stranger Instead

After a night party a man woke up believing his girlfriend was giving him a blowjob… but found a gay stranger instead in Dunfermline, Scotland, UK.

The victim, who has not been named, was sleeping on his bed when he felt someone lowering his pants, touching his genitals and  performing oral sex on him.

Army Vs Shi’ites: El-Zakzaky’s Followers List 5 Conditions For Peace

Leaders of Shia Islamic Movement of Nigeria have listed five conditions for possible truce and presented a catalogue of demands to the federal government.

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Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky

Leadership reports that the main condition was the immediate release of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.

Two arrested for $50k Internet fraud

In a press statement released by EFCC Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday December 15, 2015, arraigned Aigbe Joseph (alias Anthony Styler Malan) and Dennis Igbinoba (aka David Clark, Engr. Phil Anderson, Engr. Tim Hilton, Engr. Williams Clark) before Justice A. M Liman of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin, Edo State on separate count charges bordering on Internet fraud and obtaining money by false pretence.
 Joseph and Dennis were arrested in Benin City, Edo State following intelligence report on their involvement in internet scams. Laptop computers and phones were recovered from their homes during a search by EFCC operatives. In his confessional statement, Joseph said he had been involved in several internet fraud and collected the sum of ($50,000) Fifty Thousand United State Dollars from one Destiny, an America citizen.

MUST READ: Buhari’s Words Of Wisdom As He Clocks 73

Following the intense presidential campaign and the victory in the March 28 presidential poll, Muhammadu Buhari’s year was rich in events, speeches, meetings and trips.

As the leader of Nigeria celebrates his birthday today, December 17, Naij.com has gathered 73 memorable quotes by President Buhari.

On corruption and economy

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1. We will stop corruption and make the ordinary people, the weak and the vulnerable our top priority.

Biafra Will Be Achieved In 2015- Enugu Prophet

Prophet Anthony Nwoko, a renown clergyman based in Enugu, has declared 2015 as the year for the realization of the Biafra Republic.

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In a dialogue with journalists, Nwoko said he was revealing a prophetic message.

He said that the present protests and agitations for an Independent state of Biafra was an act of God, a way of salvaging the Igbo race.

$2.1B Arms Scandal: Dasuki Set To Name Ex-Presidents Who Received Funds

As anticipated by many irked Nigerians that the $2.1 billion arms procurement funds that went into the personal pockets of top public office holders and political bigwigs will indict more Nigerian leaders, a source close to the former National Security Adviser (NSA) Sambo Dasuki, has hinted the ex-NSA is set to mention more names.

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Former NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki escorted by officials of the EFCC during his
arraignment at a federal high court in Abuja

 Daily Post in a report quoted the source to have hinted that the former NSA is prepared to expose some ex-presidents who also benefited from the fund meant to buy arms for the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Arms Deal Probe: Suspects Beg Obasanjo To Protect Them From Buhari

As the government of President Muhammadu Buhari continues to fight corruption and investigate the $2.1bn arms purchase deal, some eminent Nigerians involved in the case have been reaching out to former president Olusegun Obsanjo to interfere on their behalf.

The Punch reports that, one of Obasanjo’s close assistants confirmed the development though those seeking protection with him were not named.

Arms Deal: I Distributed The Money As Instructed By Jonathan – Dasuki

Ex NSA Sambo Dasuki who is at the centre of an arms deal controversy has issued a statement of Witness/Accused Person which has been filed in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in which he claimed everything he did was sanctioned by former President Goodluck Jonathan.

WOW! Guess The Number Of Civil Servants Nigeria Has

The director general of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dr. Joe Abah has revealed the total number of civil servants in Nigeria.

He said the total number of federal civil servants in Nigeria as at October is 89,226 with another 3000 waiting to be captured adding that the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) has saved government 185 billion naira and weeded out 65,000 ghost workers.

“I am able to tell you that as at October, the number of the federal civil servants that Nigeria has is 89, 226 with another 3000 waiting to be captured. I would never have told you that if I didn’t have a system that enables me to say so. Now if you look at various other developed countries….I lived in the United Kingdom for 15 years before moving back to Nigeria and every year when you go back to the United Kingdom something has become more difficult to do. Something that you were able to get away with last year this year they would have tightened it up. It’s not as easy as it was.

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“The number of the federal civil servants that Nigeria has is 89, 226 with another 3000 waiting to be captured,” Dr. Abah.

“Bureaucracy is about process. And where we have improved our processes, the results are obvious. I will give you an example with our payroll system. We have an Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) which the BPSR put into place. Which have saved government 185 billion naira so far and weeded out 65,000 ghost workers.”

How To De-radicalize Boko Haram, Biafra Agitators – Lai Mohammed

Lai Mohammed, the minister of information and culture, has called on religious leaders in Nigeria to appeal to those agitating for the republic of Biafra to let peace reign in the region.

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Lai Mohammed

Vanguard reports that the minister made the call at the Peace Conversation with religious leaders organized by the National Orientation Agency on Wednesday, December 9, in Abuja.

It Will Be Disastrous If APC Fails Nigerians – Dogara

Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to try its best to fulfil its promises to Nigerians.

Dogara made the call when Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abubakar visited him on Thursday in Abuja.

Gov. Oshiomhole reveals that they uncovered fraud in pensions payment in Edo state

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State stated that the state government has uncovered fraud in pension administration in the state and ordered the scrapping of the state’s Pensions Board, saying that a bureau would be created to look into the payment of pension funds to pensioners.

He promised that within two weeks, local government pensioners will get paid as steps have been taken to ensure that going forward,there will be provision made for payment of council pensioners.
Oshiomhole said:

“Government is aware that quite a number of our senior citizens, particularly the ones who were in the employment of the local governments, covered by the Local Government Pensions Board, for some reasons have not received their pension for a couple of months.

“I need to make the point clear, because when I see their comments, they seem to indicate that the state government is responsible for the payment of their pensions. It is true that the state government has some level of responsibility to supervise and watch over the conduct of local governments. However, the local governments remain the 3rd tier of government and their roles and responsibilities are fully spelt out in the Constitution.”

“Since I assumed office, Edo State Government under my stewardship has never and will never interfere with the funds of local governments. However, following the recent sharp drop in the revenue accruing to the local governments from the federation account, many of our councils found out that after providing for payment of teachers salary, which we consider first line charge, what they have left was hardly enough to meet their salary obligations.”

Vanguard

This Is Exactly What President Buhari Must Do to 54 Condemned Soldiers

An appeal has gone to the federal government to pardon the fifty-four (54) condemned soldiers, sentenced to death in December, 2014 for refusing to fight Boko Haram insurgents.

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The Soldiers then failed to fight,saying, “unless they were given adequate equipment.” 

SCANDALOUS: US Exposes $336m Transaction Between Dasuki, CBN

The American TV show PBS NewsHour has stated it had in its possession documents on transactions between former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki and Central Bank of Nigeria.

DSS Uncovers Boko Haram's Plans For December

The Department of State Services (DSS) has uncovered a plot by Boko Haram fighters to take advantage of the December holiday to cause mayhem.

Daily Post reports that this was contained in a statement signed by a DSS operative, Tony Opuiyo on Saturday, December 5.

The December deadline set for the ousting of Boko Haram still stands, the federal government has said.

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The Nigerian government has said it will not change its words regarding the set deadline for the ousting of Boko Haram.

Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the information and culture minister made this reassurance following claims by Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state, that the state has been the most perturbed within the northeastern region of the country.

PDP Kicks As INEC Reschedules Bayelsa Guber In Some LGAs

There is currently tension in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rescheduled election in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state.

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INEC collation centre in Bayelsa

Daily Post reports that the PDP, on Sunday, December 6, expressed concern that the electoral umpire should have waited few days before announcing the rescheduled poll.

Public Notice: Missing Person – Martin Udogie

The entire Udogie family wishes to alert the general public about the disappearance of one our brother, father and husband, Martin Udogie who was last seen on October 23, 2015 at Maryland Ikeja, Lagos with his red colour Peugeot 206 salon car with registration number LY 594 AAA.

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Martin Udogie, male from Edo state, resident in Lagos state is about 5ft 6 inches tall with brown eyes and chocolate colour in complexion. He wears a skinned hair cut with a pair of glasses as shown in the picture.

If anyone has any useful information on his whereabouts, he or she should contact the following persons on the mobile numbers below:

Mr. Franklin Udogie: 09094077367

Mr. Chuks: 08055660154

Abies: 080250200158

And Bar Beach police station or the nearest police station.

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Nigeria’s Petroleum Minister Enters Guiness World Book Of Record, Read How

In a rather bizarre manner, Nigeria’s new minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu, has entered the Guiness World Book of Record.

Kachikwu, who recently replaced cancer-stricken Diezani Allison-Madueke as the president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), was replaced barely three days after the new development took effect, thus becoming the shortest-serving president of the organisation.

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Nigeria’s minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has been ousted as OPEC president