Army recalls soldiers dismissed for refusing to fight Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army have recalled about 3000 soldiers that were relieved of their jobs because they refused to fight Boko Haram. The soldiers refused fighting the sect because they said they lacked the appropriate weapons to engage the sect members and win the battle.

Buhari appoints Tunde Fowler new chairman FIRS

President Buhari has appointed Tunde Fowler as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Until his appointment, Mr Fowler was the Chief Executive Officer /Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Board of Internal Revenue from 2005 to 2014.

Tuface Idibia Unviel Plans For His 40th Birthday

Legendary Nigerian singer, 2face Idibia, will soon reach a special landmark in about a month from now.

Tubaba who turns 40 years old on September 18, 2015 has unveiled the plans for his birthday.
According to the multiple award winning singer, the activities for his birthday include a flag-off party, Red Cross Support Day, Book Presentation, Book presentation, Peace Awards and All Star Tribute Concert.
I hope the event would be opened to everyone.

#‎Oyo‬ stops payment of WAEC fees, charges pupils N3,000 School fees#

The Oyo State Government has stopped the payment of the West Africa Examination Council registration fees for candidates in public secondary schools in the state.

The state’s Head of Service, Mr. Soji Eniade, said this in a statement in Ibadan on Wednesday.
The state said the directive would take effect from the 2015/2016 academic session, blaming the present economic situation for the decision.

Tinubu, APC Governors and leaders shun Fashola's book launch

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) were conspicuously absent at the book launch of the former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola on Tuesday.

The disconnected political relationship between the two immediate past governors of the State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola came to fore Tuesday as the launch of three books on Fashola was boycotted by leaders of the party.

Annie Idibia shares photo of herself with her adorable daughters

Beautiful family. See another photo after the cut...

But why? Men who allegedly stole goats stripped naked & paraded around town

According to CKN, this happened in one of the Eastern states in Nigeria. He didn't say where exactly and when but it's sad to see. Two men who allegedly stole goats, beaten, stripped naked and paraded around town like they are holier. Jungle justice need to end. It really does!

Bride writes exam on wedding day in her wedding dress (photo)

From the pages of The Nation newspaper...:-)

Edo, Katsina governors pay condolence visit to Borno Gov over death of deputy governor

Governors Adama Oshiomole of Edo state and Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina state have also paid condolence visits to the Borno state governor Kashim Shettima over the death of his deputy, Zannah Umar Mustapha who died last Saturday in Yola, Adamawa state. More photos after the cut...

Probe Fashola, Tinubu now, Bode George tells Buhari

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Chief Bode George

A former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to take his anti-corruption war to the next level by probing the last two governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN).

George said in a statement that it would be wrong of Buhari to claim to be spearheading an anti-graft campaign and at the same time be considering Fashola for appointment in the light of the N78.3m of taxpayers’ money Fashola spent on a personal website, www.tundefashola.com.

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He said Fashola’s excuse for spending N78.3m on a website was disgusting and should be rejected.

He said, “We are living in a very interesting time. There is an air of repugnancy everywhere most especifically in my state where the immoral stench and the dark odium of Mr. Babatunde Fashola’s administration is daily being unearthed.

Ex-Speaker rejects Fayose’s appointment

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Dele Olugbemi

A former factional Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Dele Olugbemi, has rejected his nomination by Governor Ayodele Fayose as a member of the House of Assembly Service Commission.

Olugbemi shunned the screening and confirmation of nominees on Wednesday but the four other nominees were confirmed by the Assembly.

Those whose nominations were confirmed are a former Speaker, Olatunji Odeyemi (Chairman), Bode Ajewole, Mrs. Lanre Fajuyi and Muyiwa Fadahunsi.

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The Leader of Government Business, Olatunji Akinyele, moved the motion for the amendment of the House of Assembly Service Commission Law 2003 (as amended) “to accommodate nominees from the three senatorial districts.”