President Buhari arrives Chad, meets with the president
President Buhari arrived Chad today to continue his bilateral
talks with President Idris Deby on how to end Boko Haram activities in
the West African region. More photos below
Thursday 4 June 2015
Fashola honored with a degree by Babcock University
Fashola honored with a degree by Babcock University
Immediate past governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola was honored
with an award of Honoris Causa by Babcock University in Ogun state this
morning June 4th at the University's Post Graduate convocation ceremony.
According to the school, the former Lagos governor was recognized for
his visionary leadership in innovatively attracting foreign investment
to Lagos state among others. Also recognized is Former Kano state
governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
7th Senate Assembly holds valedictory session, passed 123 out of 591 bills brought before it since 2011
7th Senate Assembly holds valedictory session, passed 123 out of 591 bills brought before it since 2011
The Senate today held its valedictory session to mark the end of the 7th
Senate Assembly. At the session which was well attended by past Senate
Presidents and Senators, the Majority leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba
said out of the 591 bills brought before them in the last 4 years, only
123 bills were passed. The 46 passed in less than 10 minutes yesterday
is included in the 123 bills passed in the 4 year period of the
assembly.
In his remark, the Senate President, Senator David Mark said he takes full responsibility for all the commissions and omissions recorded in the 7th Senate Assembly where he served as a leader.
In his speech, Senator Mark said the abduction of the Chibok girls remains a scar on our national psyche.
In his remark, the Senate President, Senator David Mark said he takes full responsibility for all the commissions and omissions recorded in the 7th Senate Assembly where he served as a leader.
In his speech, Senator Mark said the abduction of the Chibok girls remains a scar on our national psyche.
“I take full responsibility for all the commissions and omissions in the past four years. The last four years have been defining for our country in many respects,” he said. “The country was battered on all sides by security challenges that threatened the very existence of our society. The rise in insurgency and the ruthless mayhem unleashed on Nigerians by the Boko Haram sect resulted in the highest number of lives and property, which our nation has lost in our recent history. What was most horrifying was not only their wanton destruction but their disregard for human lives particularly those of women and children. The abduction of the Chibok school girls still remains a scar on our national psyche. There is no doubt that the Boko Haram crisis exposed serious cracks in our security system, challenged our unity, threatened our future and seriously dented our international image. We considered and approved emergency rule when we thought it was needed and declined request for extension when we thought that such an extension could not stem the tide of terrorism and insurgency in the affected states. Happily, the Nigerian armed forces have made significant gains in the fight against insurgency. The security challenges we faced in the last four years were not restricted to terrorism but included political violence, extremism, communal conflicts, militancy in the Niger Delta, maritime insecurity and transnational crimes. In all these, we gave maximum support to the government. We passed the bill for an act to amend the Terrorism (prevention) Act 2012, and we approved a loan of U.S.$1 billion for the government to procure arms and equipment needed to tackle security challenges in the country."he said
Kashamu: Court orders NDLEA to suspend actions on extradition
Kashamu: Court orders NDLEA to suspend actions on extradition
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A Federal High Court in Lagos has asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to suspend all actions on the move to extradite the Ogun East Senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to face trial on alleged drug-trafficking offences. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Buba, while adjourning hearing in all pending applications on the subject matter till June 19, said on Thursday that status quo must be maintained till all the applications were decided one way or the other.
Pending before Buba is the committal suit filed by Kashamu against the
Attorney General of the Federation and the Chairman of NDLEA, citing
them for contempt of court.
In response, the NDLEA has filed preliminary objection challenging the
jurisdiction of the court to entertain the matter.
Besides, the anti-narcotic agency is seeking the reversal of the court
order of May 26 which directed it to withdraw more than 50 of his
operatives which had laid siege to Kashamu’s house.
At the resumed proceedings on Thursday where the AGF, NDLEA Chairman and Kashamu himself were expected before the court, the NDLEA lawyer, A. M. Sunday, said the agency had yet to be served with the originating processes in Kashamu’s committal suit. Sunday said all that the agency received was the court’s order of May 26 directing it to withdraw its armed operatives from Kashamu’s Lagos residence. The lawyer, however, said the NDLEA had filed a motion seeking to set aside the court order, adding that the jurisdiction of the court was also being challenged.
However, Kashamu’s lawyer, Mr. R.A. Oluyede, in opposition to NDLEA, said the agency’s motion had no relevance, saying it had been overtaken by events. Oluyede urged the judge to make additional orders to prevent NDLEA from overreaching the court. He urged the court to nullify any warrant of arrest that might have been obtained through any source in an attempt to extradite Kashamu.
He urged the court to declare the fresh move by the respondents to commence extradition proceedings against him in the face of the existing judgment of the court restraining them from doing so. He also sought a court order directing the Inspector General of Police to provide security for Kashamu to prevent the respondents from making any attempt on his life. But Buba, in a bench ruling, declined granting any of the newly sought orders but ordered all the parties not to take any action capable of undermining the processes before the court.
The judge said he would have to adjourn further hearing to allow the service of court papers on all the parties. He held, “The matter before the court is that of committal and challenge to jurisdiction. I shall adjourn for the hearing of the applications on its merits.” The matter was adjourned till June 19, for the hearing of all pending applications.
At the resumed proceedings on Thursday where the AGF, NDLEA Chairman and Kashamu himself were expected before the court, the NDLEA lawyer, A. M. Sunday, said the agency had yet to be served with the originating processes in Kashamu’s committal suit. Sunday said all that the agency received was the court’s order of May 26 directing it to withdraw its armed operatives from Kashamu’s Lagos residence. The lawyer, however, said the NDLEA had filed a motion seeking to set aside the court order, adding that the jurisdiction of the court was also being challenged.
However, Kashamu’s lawyer, Mr. R.A. Oluyede, in opposition to NDLEA, said the agency’s motion had no relevance, saying it had been overtaken by events. Oluyede urged the judge to make additional orders to prevent NDLEA from overreaching the court. He urged the court to nullify any warrant of arrest that might have been obtained through any source in an attempt to extradite Kashamu.
He urged the court to declare the fresh move by the respondents to commence extradition proceedings against him in the face of the existing judgment of the court restraining them from doing so. He also sought a court order directing the Inspector General of Police to provide security for Kashamu to prevent the respondents from making any attempt on his life. But Buba, in a bench ruling, declined granting any of the newly sought orders but ordered all the parties not to take any action capable of undermining the processes before the court.
The judge said he would have to adjourn further hearing to allow the service of court papers on all the parties. He held, “The matter before the court is that of committal and challenge to jurisdiction. I shall adjourn for the hearing of the applications on its merits.” The matter was adjourned till June 19, for the hearing of all pending applications.
Nigeria's House of Representatives pass Petroleum Industry Bill
Nigeria's House of Representatives pass Petroleum Industry Bill
House of Reps members today passed the controversial Petroleum Industry
Bill. The House members had on Tuesday June 2nd suspended its
deliberation on the bill due to some unresolved clauses and a committee
was set up with the view of settling all the issues in the bill.
The members on resumption today chorused "Ayee" as the Deputy House Speaker Emeka Ihedioha called for a vote on the bill. The Petroleum Industry bill will among other things help create a more conducive business environment for petroleum operations and enhance exploration of petroleum resources in Nigeria.
The members on resumption today chorused "Ayee" as the Deputy House Speaker Emeka Ihedioha called for a vote on the bill. The Petroleum Industry bill will among other things help create a more conducive business environment for petroleum operations and enhance exploration of petroleum resources in Nigeria.
Bomb blast in Yola this evening (see graphics)
Bomb blast in Yola this evening (see graphics)
A bomb explosion occurred in front of the Jimeta main market in Yola,
Adamawa state at about 7:45pm today June 4, 2015. Eyewitnesses say the
residents of the area had just finished observing their evening prayers
at a nearby praying ground when the bomb detonated.
It is believed the
explosion was carried out by a male suicide bomber. Unconfirmed reports
say as much as ten persons have been certified dead from the blast. Some
survivors pictured above.
Photo credit: mdm
Disaster in Ghana as flood overtakes Accra (graphic photos)
Disaster in Ghana as flood overtakes Accra (graphic photos)
No fewer than 78 persons were killed after a gas station they ran to for
shelter during heavy downpour went up in flames in Acrra, Ghana
yesterday June 3rd. According to Ghana's Fire Service spokesperson,
Billy Anagate, the fire started at the Neoplan Bus station at about
5.00pm and then quickly spread to the Goil gas station, causing an
explosion which killed all the people taking refuge there. Bodies of the
victims are still being evacuated from the scene of the incident.
Flood that resulted from the heavy downpour submerged some buildings and vehicles causing people to take refuge in the gas station. Most buildings that had caught fire from the explosion burned away into the night as 'floodwater around the site hindered recovery attempts. Some of the photos are very graphic. See more graphics below
Flood that resulted from the heavy downpour submerged some buildings and vehicles causing people to take refuge in the gas station. Most buildings that had caught fire from the explosion burned away into the night as 'floodwater around the site hindered recovery attempts. Some of the photos are very graphic. See more graphics below
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