President Buhari signs Paris Agreement; says Nigeria will reverse effects of climate change

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his signing of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change has demonstrated Nigeria’s commitment to a global effort to reverse the effects of the negative trend.

 The President said this while addressing the opening of the meeting on Taking Climate Action for Sustainable Development in New York, co-hosted by Nigeria and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as one of the Side Events of the 71st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA71).

Photos: Former Adamawa state governor, Ngilari, gets N1million bail

Former Governor of Adamawa state, James Bala Ngilari was today granted bail by Justice Nathan Musa of the Adamawa State High Court, Yola in the sum of one million naira and a surety with landed property in Yola who must provide a court affidavit of means to that effect.

Four matches you can not afford to miss this weeekend

The English Premier League will come alive again with another blockbuster in the London derby where two of the biggest giants of English football lock horns in a match day 6 fixture of the 2016/2017 season. The 2015/2016 Nigeria Professional Football League is getting to its climax stage as Enugu Rangers are in search for a league title in over three decades. Here are the top four matches you can not afford to miss this weekend..see detail after this cut...

Confession Of A Frustrated Lagos Based Housewife-“I Did This Since He Could Not Sexually Satisfy Me”

I am Evelyn, a lagos Based housewife and I have a very special issue that needs to be dealt with urgently, it is about to ruin my marriage of over 8 years.
I and my husband had a very beautiful life together, but that was until two years into our marriage, just after we had our first and only child.`

MTN refutes report on bribery for fine reduction allegation

The Chief Executive Officer of MTN, Mr Ferdi Moolman, announced on Friday that the telecommunications giant did not give bribe for the reduction of the N1.04 trillion fine slammed on the company for infraction.
Moolman said in a statement in Lagos that MTN’s attention had been drawn to an online report, alleging that a top official in the Presidency took bribe from the company to get the Federal Government to reduce the fine.

If not for Buhari, Nigeria would have packed up by now- Ekiti state ex-governor,says Segun Oni

Former governor of Ekiti State now APC Deputy National Chairman, (South), Segun Oni, says Nigeria would have packed up by now if President Buhari had not come into office last year. He said this in a recent interview with Vanguard. Oni made the comment while reacting to insinuations that President Buhari and the APC are clueless on how to revive the ailing economy.

Return stolen assets stashed in your countries- Pres. Buhari tells United Nations

 

President Buhari yesterday told members of the United Nations to return stolen funds and assets that are stashed in their countries. He made the call while speaking at a session in the ongoing UN General Assembly currently holding in New York. 

"Illicit financial assets harbored abroad deprive developing countries including Nigeria the enjoyment of their national wealth and resources required for development. This is why Nigeria calls on the United Nations to remain vocal and active in addressing the negative impact of non-repatriation of illicit financial assets. As soon as stolen assets are legally established, they should swiftly be repatriated"he said

Ondo: APC ignores protests, sends Akeredolu’s name to INEC

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has forwarded the name of  Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) to the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja as its governorship candidate in the November 26 governorship election in Ondo State.

It also forwarded the name of Mr. Agboola Ajayi as Akeredolu’s running mate.

While Akeredolu hails from Owo, his running mate is said to be from Ese-Odo Local Government Area of the state.

Stop persecution of Jonathan’s family, IYC tells EFCC

The umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to stop the persecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and his family members.

Fayose, Ikpeazu differ on PDP’s peace move

Two governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday disagreed on the peace move announced by the two feuding factions of the party led by Senator Ahmed Makarfi and Senator Ali Modu Sheriff.

The two factions of the party had on Tuesday announced their decision to bury the hatchet and work together in order to enable the party perform its role as a viable opposition platform.

Iheanacho ready for another Manchester derby

Super Eagles forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, is already gearing up for another Manchester derby after Manchester City were drawn against Manchester United in the EFL Cup fourth round.

The Nigerian international was in action on Wednesday night as the Pep Guardiola side edged out Swansea City 2-1 at the Liberty Stadium, while United ended a three-match losing streak by beating Northampton Town 3-1 to set up the derby.