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3 dead, many injured as luxury bus plunges into Lagos river   A fully-loaded luxury bus plunged into Owode river in Lagos State Friday morning. The bus carries plate number Anambra GDD 386 YE DAILY POST gathered that three of the passengers were killed on the spot. Many others have been rescued from the river. The luxury bus which was coming from the south east is owned by GUO Transport Company. Rescue efforts are ongoing. Our correspondent received photos of the accident from Ohi Odiai, Head of News, City FM Lagos.                            

                             Court of Appeal affirms Ali Modu Sheriff as Authentic Chairman of PDP The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt on Thursday affirmed former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, has the authentic national chairman of the party. It was gathered that the three judges of the court in a unanimous decision agreed that the Modu Sheriff is the chairman of the PDP. Senators Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff have tested their legal muscles through various litigations in many courts in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, with each getting favourable orders and directives with the attendant effect on stability in the party. Chieftains of the party from the two sides had at various fora expressed readiness to abide by the outcome of the appeal court verdict with a view to bringing lasting peace in the party. A Federal Hi...

Many Feared Dead As Boko Haram Engages Army in Battle        Maiduguri — Dozens of boko haram members including innocent civilians were feared dead in a crossfire that ensued between military troops and terrorists, most of whom were suicide bombers who attempted to infiltrate Maiduguri, the Borno state capital. Sources have said. The multiple incidents started at about 11:30pm on Thursday, when a female suicide bomber sneaked into a convoy of vehicles waiting for military escort to Gamboru Ngala on Friday morning, which later followed with sporadic exchange of gunfire and sound of explosions around Muna garrage general area of the metropolis. Unconfirmed report also has it that six members of civilian JTF sustained critical injuries while attempting to repel the attacks.

Buhari is fit as a fiddle – Saraki, Dogara confirms     The leadership of the Na­tional Assembly who are in London to meet Pres­ident Muhammadu Buhari, have said that Nigerians should go and sleep with their two eyes closed because the President is in sound health. The Senate President Buko­la Saraki and the Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yaku­bu Dogara, who led the NASS delegation to London, said on Thursday that Buhari is hale and hearty. Saraki, in a statement he per­sonally signed, allayed the fears of most Nigerians over the state of health of the President, say­ing that Buhari is in good state of health. The Senate President, who confirmed that he made the visit in company of Dogara, the Sen­ate Leader, Senator Ahmad La­wan, said that they were delight­ed to see “Buhari in a good state of health in the United King­dom.” He pointed out that the ab­sence of the President notwith­standing, Nigeria’s system of democracy is working with all or...

Appeal Court Rules on PDP Leadership Tussle Today        The Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt will today deliver judgment on the leadership crisis that has almost torn the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) apart since May last year. After several court rulings on the crisis some of which contradicted each other, the matter was referred to the Appeal Court in Port Harcourt for adjudication. The Appeal Court in Port Harcourt after hearing the submissions  in the appeal filed by Senator Ali Modu Sheriff against the judgment of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, which sacked him as the party’s National Chairman, reserved judgment till February 17, 2017 . T oday’s judgment is regarded a major decider which might lead to the resolution of the nine-month crisis. The Port Harcourt case will also go a long way in deciding where the pendulum would swing in another case before an Appeal Court in Abuja under Justice Ibrahim Saulawa. To pave t...

BREAKING: House of Reps member, Bello Sani is dead         Member representing Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state in the House of Representatives, Bello Sani, is dead. The legislator, believed to be 51 years old, reportedly died on Wednesday. According to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, the late Bello was compassionate, principled, and interacted freely with all members. While announcing the death, Dogara said: “With great sadness, I receive the news of the death of Hon. Bello Sani, who represented Mashi/Dvisi federal constituency of Katsina state. “Our colleague was compassionate, principled, and interacted freely with all members. Our heartfelt condolences go to his immediate family, government and people of Katsina state. “We pray that God gives all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”

         Reps bemoan economic situation                          The House of Representatives has said the prevailing economic situation is unacceptable and has given a three-month deadline for a reversal of the situation. As a consequence, the House has mandated an ad hoc Committee to interact with relevant stakeholders in public and private sectors to ensure a reversal of the prevailing recession within three months. The lawmakers however absolved themselves of blames on the economic crisis confronting the country, notwithstanding that the legislature is part of government. While inaugurating the Wole Ayorinde-led tactical committee on economic recession Tuesday, Speaker Yakubu Dogara said the House could no longer stand aloof and watch the situation gets worse considering the report of the Nigeria Bureau of ...

JAMB to begin sale of 2017 UTME form        The Registrar, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Tuesday hinted that the body would soon commence the sale of the application form for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME). . Oloyede said an estimated 1.7 million candidates are expected register and sit for the Computer Based Test (CBT) across the country, adding that they are also increasing the capacity of the CBT centres to maximise their effectiveness to examine more candidates within a given date. The Chief Executive Officer of JAMB made this known at the Green Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, while fielding questions from journalists shortly after a meeting of the JAMB officials and other stakeholders regarding the new Information Technology being introduced into the system to make it less stressful to candidates. According to...

Senate queries Lai Mohammed over poor IGR from culture, entertainment         The Senate on Tuesday subjected Information and Culture Minister, Lai Mohammed to intense questioning over poor revenues generated from the culture and entertainment industry. At a budget defence session with the minister and other officials of the ministry, the Senate committee on Culture and Tourism declared that it was unfortunate that the ministry presented only N620,000 as total revenue generated in 2016. Chairman, Senate Committee on Culture and Tourism, Senator Matthew Urhoghide, noted that the budget should not only be about expenditure but also about revenue profile.  He said the Senate was displeased with the paltry revenue. Senator Urhoghide said: “Budget is not just about expenditure. No one is talking about revenue. We need revenue profile. Each time you come, only expenditure is mentioned. How can you say is N620,000.00 that was raised by your m...

Why Babangida, Atiku met in Minna           A former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, and a former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have met in Minna, the Niger State capital, Tuesday. Paul Ibe, Mr. Abubakar’s spokesman, said his principal paid a courtesy call on Mr. Babangida to check on his health. Mr. Babangida returned to Nigeria penultimate Sunday after seven weeks on medical vacation in Switzerland. Mr. Abubakar had to pay him a visit to check on him and see how his recovery had been, Mr. Ibeh said. “Don’t forget, he visited the families of Abdulkadir Kure when he died a few weeks back,” Mr. Ibe said. “But IBB was not around then so he had to return to Minna now that the former leader is back from medical trip.” Mr. Kure was a former governor of Niger State who died on January 8 at 60. Mr. Ibe said Nigerians should not read any further meanings to the courtesy call.

Corruption: FG begins verification of real owners of companies, businesses        In line with the anti-corruption crusade of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has revealed plans to introduce companies register that will show the real owners of investments and businesses in the country. His Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Comrade Salihu Othman Isah revealed this in a statement in Abuja yesterday. Isah said the AGF made the disclosure at the National Consultative Session by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Working Group Planning Meeting on Beneficial Ownership hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice and sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Abuja. Malami expressed the strong commitment by the Federal Government to ensure transparency and accountability in the business e...

I will declare Biafra on March 15, IPOB toeing wrong path – BZF leader, Benjamin Onwuka        Barely 24 hours after he was released from prison, the leader of the Biafra Zionist Federation, BZF, Barr. Benjamin Onwuka has vowed to restore the Republic of Biafra by March 15, 2017. Onwuka had three years ago stormed the Enugu Broadcasting Service with intention to make a live broadcast, in order to declare Biafra. But midway, security operatives acting on a tip-off, stormed the broadcast station and rounded up twelve of the BZF members, including Onwuka. ‎He was, thereby, incarcerated for three years. However, few hours after regaining his freedom, Onwuka, exuding much confidence, told journalists at a press briefing in Enugu on Tuesday that there was no going back on Biafra. He stressed that the re-enactment of Biafra Independence stemmed from the diplomatic relations his group, the BZF, had establised with America, the Great Britain...

    It’s crazy to insinuate that I didn’t visit Buhari in London – Tinubu    National leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC),  Bola Tinubu, has restated that he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London, United Kingdom. Bola Tinubu while reacting to reports that he didn’t travel to London, Tinubu said no one in their right senses would peddle such falseness when there were pictures to prove that he visited Buhari. “The report about the so-called denial of the visit is the handiwork of mischief- makers. I felt we should not dignify that with a response. “That report beggars belief. Asiwaju Tinubu and Baba Akande were in London. The reason they travelled to the United Kingdom was to see President Buhari. “And they visited him last Thursday and held discussions with him at the Abuja House in London. After the visit, the President, as a mark of respect, saw off his guests to the door. “Pictures were taken during and afte...

Many Nigerian pastors chasing after material things – Bishop Kukah           Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah has slammed some church leaders for not practicing what they preached on the altar. He claimed that most men of God these days only pursued after material things instead of soul-winning, the primary assignment of every preacher. Bishop Kukah disclosed this in a keynote address titled, “Missionary Strategies for Evangelization and Nation Building” which he presented at the 2nd Symposium and 50th Death Anniversary of Archbishop Charles Heery, the founder of Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, IHM in Onitsha Anambra State. According to him, “In terms of consecration, you profess the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience according to a particular charisma and sharing in a specific mission. God knows what you profess and certainly people know what you profess, but undoubtedly...

I would resist payment if I don’t have electricity – Fashola        The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has said he will be resistant to payment of electricity bill if there is no supply. The former Lagos governor said this on Monday at the 12th Monthly Power Sector and Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, hosted by Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IEDC. Power generation in the country has taken the downward trend in recent weeks after hitting the 4,000 megawatts mark in December last year, with many consumers without prepaid meters complaining about over-estimated bills despite the epileptic supply. Fashola noted that sabotage of gas assets and pipelines had “decommissioned power plants and their ability to provide up to 3,000 megawatts of power.” He said, “The 3,500MW to 3,800MW that we have been able to keep on the grid over the last few months will be assisted greatly if we ...

       President Buhari speaks to US President Trump on Telephone    President Muhammadu Buhari this afternoon from London spoke to President Donald Trump on telephone at the request of the American President. The conversation was cordial and President Buhari congratulated Trump on his election as President of the United States, and on his cabinet. The two leaders discussed ways to improve cooperation in the fight against terrorism through provision of necessary equipment. President Trump encouraged President Buhari to keep up the good work he is doing, and also commended him for the efforts made in rescuing 24 of the Chibok Girls and the strides being taken by the Nigerian military. President Trump assured the Nigerian President of US readiness to cut a new deal in helping Nigeria in terms of military weapons to combat terrorism. President Trump also invited President Buhari to Washington at a mutually convenient date. FEMI ADESI...

Woman 'gave birth to GOAT after two-year pregnancy' with gruesome video released to back up bizarre claims            A woman has given birth to a goat after a two-year pregnancy, Nigerian media has claimed. The woman, who was unnamed in the coverage, was reported to have being pregnant for two years and went to a community centre for help. A free medical treatment clinic had been set up by a local pastor and the woman's labour was apparently brought on. Crowds gathered to watch with local media reporting an infant goat-like animal covered in a pool of blood on the concrete floor. Footage has also been released showing the blood-soaked animal which locals say backs up the bizarre claims. The woman claimed to have been pregnant for two years   The incident was said to have taken place in the city of Port Harcourt in Nigeria and was first reported on social media, before being picked up in the country's region...

Nigeria Motivates Whistle blowers With up to 5% of Recovered Funds. It Works. Nigerian officials said that in only two months they regained about US$ 177 million of stolen state funds thanks to a scheme that offers whisteblowers up to five percent of the sum they help discover. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari (Photo: The policy has helped the government regain about US$ 151 million and eight billion naira (US$ 26.32 million), the Minister of Information and Culture Alhaji Lai Mohammed said in  a Facebook  statement . The West African nation launched the campaign in late December as part of a drive by President Muhammadu Buhari  to root out endemic corruption. The funds were recovered from just three sources thanks to whistleblowers who provided information to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, the statement said. "The biggest amount of US$ 136.7 million was recovered from an account in a commercial bank, where the mo...

I’m not as controversial as Obasanjo – Osinbajo          The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday declared that he is not as controversial as Obasanjo. Osinbajo made the remark while speaking at the 2017 Murtala Muhammed Foundation Memorial Lecture held at the Shehu Yar’adua Centre, Abuja. Among dignitaries that graced the event include, the Archbishop of Abuja Diocese; Cardinal John Oniyekan, his Sokoto state counterpart; Bishop Matthew Kukah and the FCT minister; Alhaji Muhammed Musa Bello. He told the audience how he attended a summit of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and a French man approached him demanding to know if he was the son of the former President. Osinbajo narrated that the man was apparently confused in the similarity between his name and that of the ex-President. Responding to the man, Osinbajo said, ‘’Yes, as a matter of speaking. ‘’I have not managed to become anywh...

Nigeria govt appoints new prosecutor for corruption trial of Supreme Court justice           The Federal Government has appointed Olufemi Fakunle of the Federal Ministry of Justice as the lead prosecutor in the trial of Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, a Supreme Court Justice who is standing trial for alleged corruption. At the resumed hearing on Monday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, Mrs. Fakunle announced appearance as the new head of the prosecution team following the withdrawal of the former head of the team, Charles Adeogun-Philips. Shortly after announcing her appearance, Mrs. Fakunle made an oral application seeking an adjournment of the case, to enable her to study the file and also interview the witnesses. The lawyer to the defendant, Kanu Agabi, however, did not oppose the application. Justice John Tsoho, adjourned the case to March 16 and 17, 2017, for continuation of trial. Justice Ngwuta is one of the justices arrest...

Buhari, Zuma confirm they will speak to Trump on phone       Nigeria and South African presidencies, have confirmed a request from the White House, to speak with Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Jacob Zuma. Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad, wrote on Twitter: “President @MBuhari will speak to @POTUS, @realDonaldTrump today at 3:45 pm (Nigerian Time) from his London residence.” “The Presidency confirms a request from the White House for a telecon between President Zuma and President Trump this afternoon, 13/2/17,” the South African presidency also wrote on their official Twitter page. DAILY POST reported earlier that President Donald Trump would make a call to both President Zuma and President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria. Africa’s correspondent for The Globe, Geoffrey York, disclosed this via his twitter page. He said Trump will be speaking to both African leaders in respect of celebration of Africa day. ...

                The other faces of Tuface                                         Before now, pop songster, Innocent Idibia, widely known as Tuface, cuts the picture of an apolitical person whose chief concern is his music, fame and wealth. This writer has followed Tuface’s musical career since he was with the defunct Plantation Boyz. Tuface was actually the true face of the now rested Plantation Boyz which made wave a few years back on the local music scene. As the three artistes that made up the defunct group went on solo run, Tuface has turned out to be an instant hit of the lot. Like the maverick late Afro-beat king, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, since he released the block buster single, African Queen, Tuface has continued to ch...

Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara Dogara, Okowa, cleric proffer solutions to economic recession   The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara said the Federal Government is putting necessary measures in place to end economic recession in the country. Dogara gave this assurance at a reception organised for him and other members of the House by the Benue State government. He disclosed that the Federal Government has concluded work on a document which content would be implemented soon to bring immediate relief to the masses. He lauded the Samuel Ortom’s administration for its achievements in various sectors in the state, urging him not to be discouraged by criticisms. Ortom had sought Dogara’s support to ensure the completion of projects, especially the federal highway in the state. Meanwhile, Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Nigerians to seek the face of God through prayers and fasting to end the recession. Okowa spoke...

Nigeria Remains Investors’ Priority, Says BON Hotels Boss   The Chief Executive Officer, Bon Hotels Grand Pela and Suites, Mr. Peter Nwakeze has said that the country remained a viable investment destination guaranteed to yield maximum returns notwithstanding the current global economic situation. He also said local and international investors should take a cue from the multi billion investment that had been made by his company in the tourism and hospitality sectors. He said these investments have added value to the economy-creating jobs and aiding economic diversification and empowerment of Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja during the launch /opening of Bon Hotels Grand Pela and Suites, Nwakeze said the idea of building the hospitality firm was born out of his desire to contribute to the structural and social development of the fast-growing capital city and to provide e...

Two feared killed as NURTW, tricycle operators clash      No fewer than two persons were feared killed and several others injured after members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and tricycle operators clashed in Abule Egba, Lagos on Saturday night. The bloody incident has forced residents of Owode Street and environs to flee their homes over fears of a reprisal attack. While the two persons reportedly killed were said to be passersby hit by stray bullets, two tricycle operators, Michael Taiwo and Komolafe Lekan, were allegedly shot by soldiers attached to Operation (OP) MESA patrol vehicle marked LSD529CX. The soldiers, who were said to have been invited by NURTW officials, allegedly fired sporadically leading to the deaths and injuries recorded. At the time of filing this report, theIt was gathered that tension had brewed between both groups for more than a week, with armed thugs loyal to the NURTW parading the streets since last...

Says he drew strength from God in jail                   Ibori shuts down Delta                                                        Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori, yesterday reflected on his prison experience in the United Kingdom and said he drew his strength from God throughout the period of his incarceration.   Speaking at a special thanksgiving held in his honour yesterday by his kinsmen at the First Baptist Church, Oghara in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, Ibori noted that all the period he was in prison he was more concerned about the wellbeing of his people than his personal ordeals. “When the organisers appr...

Alleged corruption: Niger Assembly sacks two council chairmen Niger State House of Assembly has removed two chairmen, in a month, for   alleged embezzlement. Chairman of Suleja, Alhaji Ahmed Dikko and that of Katcha, Alhaji Mohammed Dogo Liman are the two councils chairmen who have so far been removed from office on allegations of financial misappropriation. Last Friday, the assembly asked Liman to refund N23 million he allegedly embezzled after an investigation committee it set up indicted him of shady financial dealings. The assembly said N20 million of the amount was reportedly siphoned from the Nigerian Union of Teachers, (NUT) Cooperative account while the balance of N3 million was illegally taken from an undisclosed source. The House arrived at the decision when it considered the report of its Committee on Local Government, which carried out an oversight on the local government. The House, in addition, directed the executive arm of government to pro...