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I feel fortunate, blessed and eternally grateful for having had the honour to Play,Captain & Coach this great Nation of ours,Nigeria Due to Contract violations ,lack of Support,Unpaid wages,Benefits to my players,Asst.Coaches & myself, I resign as Super Eagles Chief Coach.oliseh revealed this via is twitter handle @SundayOOliseh

LEADERS of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have expressed commitment to a"stable oil market" and a "rebound of oil price." At a bilateral meeting between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia in Riyadh hosted by the ruler King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz, the two leaders accepted the fact that their two economies are tied to oil and that all cannot be well with both countries when then the world oil market is unstable. They therefore committed themselves to doing all that is possible to stabilize the market and rebound the oil price. The two leaders who engaged in extensive discussions on regional and global issues also agreed that terrorism posed a common threat to their states and would require close cooperation to prevail over the threats. President Muhammadu Buhari who was making his first pronouncement on the invitation to join the coalition of Islamic states against terror spearheaded by the Saudis congratulated the Kingdom on its formation. "Even i...

R ecently, Mr. Femi Falana SAN had called on the federal government to investigate the illegal use of armed soldiers and the criminal diversion of N4.8 billion for the Ekiti state governorship election of June 21, 2014 for the 'victory' of Mr. Ayo Fayose, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election. The call by the respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria was based on the report of a Nigerian army panel which has recommended the trial of the soldiers who were involved in the manipulation of the election; the investigation by the EFCC of a former minister of defence who collected the sum of N4.8 billion for the election; and the corroboration of the allegations of massive electoral fraud by the secretary of the Ekiti state PDP, Dr. Tope K. Aluko. Governor Fayose has characteristically and carelessly accused Mr Falana of inconsistency because he had last year said the election was free and fair. Like Mr Falana, many of also believed at the time ...

As a result of its economy of scale occasioned by the recent introduction of new production lines in Okpella Edo State and Itori in Ogun State worth nine million metric tonnes, Dangote cement has slashed the price of its cement varieties. In a statement, the firm stated that the price cut from N1800 to N1300 was to ensure the product is affordable to all segment of users. In the same light the company has gone a step further to train block moulders on the right mix to get quality blocks. Speaking in Umahia, the Abia State capital during a national meeting of the National Association of Block Moulders of Nigeria (NABMON), Regional Sales Director, Dangote Cement, Johnson Olaniyi, stated that Dangote Cement considered incessant building collapse as an indictment on all sector operators hence his company’s resolve to continue the collaboration with all so as to tackle the menace. While assuring that Dangote Cement would continue to ensure that block moulders have acces...

Nigerian labor unions embarked on a peaceful mass protest against the outrageous hike in the electricity tariff which took effect early this month. The protest which kicked off from the Labour House at the Central Business Area comprised of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC) and several civil society groups carrying placards with various inscriptions such as ; "Don't increase electricity Tariff," "Stop estimated billing," "NERC and DISCOS obey court order,"Give us prepaid meters"We need light not darkness," "We cannot pay more for darkness. " The first point of call was the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) located at Wuse Zone 4 where the President of the NLC, Ayuba Wabba addressed the crowd saying that the time of taking people for granted is over, that billing all over the world is based on what you consume. He maintained that there must be a stop to the impunity as the regulatory...

Former Secretary of the Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary, Dr. Temitope Aluko, has been answering questions from the Department of State Services (DSS) concerning his allegations of massive rigging of the 2014 governorship election in the state. The first round of interrogation was conducted in Abuja on Friday with the second round due to follow tomorrow, The Nation gathered yesterday. Aluko, speaking on Channels Television last week, alleged collusion between the PDP, Fayose and security officials in rigging the election. Of note is the allegation that former President Goodluck Jonathan released $37million to Fayose for the prosecution of the election wich Fayose won, defeating the then incumbent Dr. Kayode Fayemi. $2million of the sum was allegedly released for the PDP primaries which Fayose won conveniently and the balance of $35million for the election proper. The former PDP scribe had earlier appeared before the Nigerian Army Board of Inquiry ch...

Former Secretary of the Ekiti State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary, Dr. Temitope Aluko, has been answering questions from the Department of State Services (DSS) concerning his allegations of massive rigging of the 2014 governorship election in the state. The first round of interrogation was conducted in Abuja on Friday with the second round due to follow tomorrow, The Nation gathered yesterday. Aluko, speaking on Channels Television last week, alleged collusion between the PDP, Fayose and security officials in rigging the election. Of note is the allegation that former President Goodluck Jonathan released $37million to Fayose for the prosecution of the election wich Fayose won, defeating the then incumbent Dr. Kayode Fayemi. $2million of the sum was allegedly released for the PDP primaries which Fayose won conveniently and the balance of $35million for the election proper. The former PDP scribe had earlier appeared before the Nigerian Army Board of Inquiry ch...

Suspected pipeline vandals struck afresh yesterday at Arepo,Ogun State. No fewer than five military personnel were feared killed in the attack,coming about four months after seven officers of the Department of State Security (DSS) were ambushed, killed and allegedly buried in shallow graves by vandals at Ishawo , Ikorodu in Lagos State. The latest attack occurred at Wawa area of Arepo, said to be the new den of the criminals who have recently come under severe pressure from the joint security Anti-Pipeline vandalism operation codenamed AWATSE. Coordinated by the Defence Headquarters, operation AWATSE is made up of personnel from the Navy (NN), Army (NA), Airforce (NAF), Police, DSS and the Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). It was gathered that the criminals launched a reprisal against the security agents who dislodged them on Wednesday. Security operatives had stormed the area in the wee hours of Wednesday following a tip off that vandals had caused a pipeline ...

(CNN)— An 11-year-old Afghan boy who had been praised for his bravery in leading security forces in battle against the Taliban was killed by the militants this week, Afghan authorities said. Wasil Ahmad had commanded a police unit for 43 days as it fought to repel a deadly 71-day Taliban siege last year, according to his uncle Mullah Samad, an Afghan Local Police commander in the Khas Uruzgan district of Uruzgan province. Gunmen on motorbikes shot the boy in the head Monday at a market in Tarin Kowt, the provincial capital of Uruzgan province, said Dost Mohammad Nayab, spokesman for the province's governor. Wasil was taken to a local hospital, then transferred to a better- equipped hospital in Kandahar, where he died of his injuries, Nayab said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the killing on its website Monday.source CNN

DAAR Communications, owned by Chief Raymond Dokpesi has tendered an unreserved apology to the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over a documentary aired on African Independent Television (AIT) titled, “Lion of Bourdillon” DAAR Communications also opted for an out of court settlement in a N150 billion libel suit filed against the company before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. On another hand, Asiwaju Tinubu  has also accepted the apology tendered by DAAR Communications as settlement for the libellous documentary. Tinubu had instituted the N150 billion suit before the court against Daar Communications Plc, owners of AIT, for airing the documentary. He said the money represented aggravated and exemplary damages for the libelous documentary. He had alleged that the documentary, which started airing on March 1, 2015, was libelous and aimed at tarnishing his image. DAAR communications, as defendant/claimant, also filed a count...

DAAR Communications, owned by Chief Raymond Dokpesi has tendered an unreserved apology to the national leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu over a documentary aired on African Independent Television (AIT) titled, “Lion of Bourdillon” DAAR Communications also opted for an out of court settlement in a N150 billion libel suit filed against the company before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. On another hand, Asiwaju Tinubu  has also accepted the apology tendered by DAAR Communications as settlement for the libellous documentary. Tinubu had instituted the N150 billion suit before the court against Daar Communications Plc, owners of AIT, for airing the documentary. He said the money represented aggravated and exemplary damages for the libelous documentary. He had alleged that the documentary, which started airing on March 1, 2015, was libelous and aimed at tarnishing his image. DAAR communications, as defendant/claimant, also f...

PRESIDENT BUHARI BEGINS SHORT VACATION President Muhammadu Buhari has begun a short vacation from today, February 5 to February 10, 2016. While President Buhari is on vacation, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo will perform the functions of the President. In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution, President Buhari has dispatched a formal notice of his vacation to the Senate President and the Speaker of the House of Representatives according to the special adviser to the president on media and publicity femi adesina

This is the first time such a decision has been made in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although the decision was reached during two sessions in September and October 2015, it was only two weeks ago that the news of it broke, sparking an outcry among citizens and within the Muslim community. The ban applies to the "religious symbols" of all religions. But many have argued that while a crucifix necklace can be removed or concealed, the same is not true for a hijab. Hanadi Salkica has been working as a lawyer since 2007 in the central city of Zenica. She says her hijab is not a religious symbol but a way of life and a personal style of dress. Salkica says that she has never encountered a judge or anyone else in a courtroom who has looked at her differently because of it. "It's sad that amid all the problems we have in this country, they're interested in such irrelevant issues as whether someone's way of dress will have an affect on their professionalism,...

The President will use the opportunity of his participation in the conference which is being co-hosted by Britain, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the United Nations to continue his push for more global understanding, collaboration and support for Nigeria and other countries in the frontlines of the war against terrorism who are striving to overcome its very adverse effects on affected populations.

Super Eagles striker Gbolahan Salami has completed a move from the Nigeria Premier League to Europe where he has sealed a one year deal with Finnish Veikkausliiga outfit Kuopion Palloseura. Salami was feared to be missing out on another Euro move especially after he dumped the CHAN Eagles that went to Rwanda.trained in the national stadium lagos While Salami was unable to tie a ‘big deal’ as many will expect, he has officially been offered a one-year contract with KuPS, with the club having the option to extend the agreement for an additional season in December 2016. Already a statement to that effect has been published on the official website of KuPS who barely escaped relegation last season. Many will be left disappointed that Salami who emerged top scorer in the Nigerian Premier League last season has settled to play in an ‘obscure’ league in Finland. The former Warri Wolves striker is expected in Kuopio in the coming days, subject to being gran...

Pmb addressess EU notable quotes below "democracy has come to Nigeria to stay...Soon, we will be one of the most virile democracies in Africa." "Chaos is not a neighbor anybody would wish to have. It is in our interest to tackle serious problems in Africa" "All the LGs hitherto under the control of BH terrorists in the North-Eastern flank of Nigeria have been recaptured" "Govt would not rest until all the Chibok girls are rescued alive...I remain committed to this pledge" "We are making efforts to diversify the economy, giving impetus to agric and solid minerals, to create wealth and employment." "Climate Change poses serious threat to Nigeria's security and development. We watch as the Lake Chad dries up...EU should lend support-PMB" "I thank European leaders and people for honor done me and Nigeria to address one of the largest groups of democracies in the world"

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has said that stun guns will soon be introduced as part of efforts to reduce casualties associated with misuse of firearms by police officers. On the introduction of stun guns, the IGP said: “Right now, what we are trying to do is to discourage issuing firearms to police officers, who go on metro patrol. And that is why we are thinking of introducing stun guns this year. “Stun guns can incapacitate you, demobilise you, but they will not kill you. So, in case there is a mistake, then we will be able to ensure that the fatality is not such that will result in death.

The instant messaging service, WhatsApp has hit 1 billion users, it announced on its blog post “We’re excited to see how far we’ve come. But now, it’s back to work – because we still have another 6 billion people to get on WhatsApp, and a long way left to go,” the statement said. Facebook acquired WhatsApp in 2014 for some $19 billion and doubled its user base over the past year. “ We’re excited to see how far we’ve come…we still have another 6 billion people to get on WhatsApp. ” WhatsApp announced that it will scrap the $1 fee it charges annually and allow subscribers to use the service free of charge. CEO and Co- Founder, Jan Koum, announced this at the Digital- Life- Design(DLD) conference in Munich. He said millions (now a billion) people worldwide use the application to stay in touch with family and friends, the $1 a year subscription fee could be a barrier to further growth. WhatsApp will be findin...

"President Buhari will hold talks with the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker on the issues of corruption, terrorism and economy developmeny before leaving Strasbourg for London to join other world leaders at the Supporting Syria and The Region Conference scheduled to open in the British capital on Thursday, February 4, 2016.

MTN Group has hired a former United States Attorney –General, Eric Holder, to help challenge a $3.9 billion fine imposed by Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for failing to disconnect unregistered users. Citing people familiar with the situation, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday that Holder pleaded with Nigerian officials last month on behalf of MTN. Africa’s largest mobile phone company was handed a $5.2 billion penalty in October, prompting weeks of lobbying that led to a 25 percent reduction to $3.9 billion, Reuters reported. MTN, however, was still not prepared to pay the fine and launched a court challenge in December, saying the NCC had no legal grounds to order the penalty. A judge in Lagos had last month gave MTN until March 18 to reach a settlement on the fine, which equates to more than twice MTN’s annual average capital spending over the past five year

An Indian pharmaceutical firm claimed on Wednesday to have developed the world’s first vaccine against mosquito - borne Zika virus . Dr Krishna Ella , Head of the Biotech International Limited , the company , based in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh’s capital Hyderabad , said at a news conference that it has already filed for a patent for the Zika vaccine . “ On Zika , we are probably the first vaccine company in the world to file a vaccine candidate patent about nine months ago ,” he said . Ella said the firm has sought the Indian government help for carrying out human and animal trials for the two candidate vaccines , which have been developed by its scientists , using a live Zika virus . The claims came a day after the World Health Organisation said that the Zika virus poses a global public health emergency requiring a united response . The v...

The chopper which had eleven passengers on board with a pilot and a cabin crew member sank shortly after the crash . All persons on board were rescued by combined efforts of Navy and NIMASA officials who arrived the scene of the crash on time .

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief who blew the whistle on the alleged rigging of the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti State yesterday alleged that his life was under threat. Dr. Temitope Aluko, who on Sunday spoke of how former President Goodluck Jonathan allegedly gave Governor Ayo Fayose $37 million to prosecute the election and directed that the military should facilitate victory for the then PDP candidate, said he escaped from the hands of “fake security men” on Sunday night. He also indicted many politicians and military chiefs. But Fayose described him as desperate and denied the allegations. Also yesterday, All Progressives Congress (APC) urged the government to prosecute all the people indicted by the ex-PDP chief. A human rights lawyer, Morakinyo Ogele also called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe the $37m allegedly given to Fayose by Jonathan. Aluko said yesterday: “After the live television interview on P...

Cruz, a conservative lawmaker from Texas, won with 28 percent of the vote compared to 24 percent for businessman Trump. Marco Rubio, a U.S. senator from Florida, came in third place with 23 percent, easily making him the leader among establishment Republican candidates. On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was in a virtual tie with rival Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist U.S. senator from Vermont. With 93 percent of the precincts reporting Clinton led with 50.1 percent to Sanders’ 49.3 percent. Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley, who had trouble gaining any traction in the Democratic race, planned to suspend his campaign. He was in third place with 0.5 percent. Cruz’s win and Rubio’s strong showing could dent the momentum for Trump, whose candidacy has alarmed the Republican establishment and been marked by controversies such as his calls for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the United States...