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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N500 million for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the maintenance of its new office complex. The EFCC recently moved into a new 10-storey permanent office at Jabi, Abuja. Garba Shehu, the spokesperson to President Muhammadu Buhari, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the FEC meeting presided by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. He said the anti-graft agency also got the approval for the procurement of 700 computers, 100 laptops and 25 laser printers at about N459 million. “Another memo for the purchase of 15 utility vehicles for the EFCC was also approved. “They are expanding and need the vehicles for their operations. All the vehicles are from local assembly plants. “ FEC approved the purchase of five water patrol boats for the Nigerian Ports Authority, Marina, Lagos.This is for coastline security,” he said.

The undeclared winner of last Saturday’s Osun governorship election, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has written to diplomatic missions in Nigeria, raising alarm over threats to his life and a clampdown on his supporters, ahead of Thursday supplementary polls. In the letter already depatched to diplomatic missions and made available to XENDER NEWS, Adeleke catalogued the many infractions in the last Saturday polls. They included the refusal of INEC to declare him the winner in line with the constitution, the killing and maiming of his supporters, the arrest of key leaders on trumped up charges and the manipulations of the electoral process. “I am constrained to write this letter to intimate you, our diplomatic partners and friends of despotic happenings in Osun governorship polls which I won but for which I was not declared the winner. My life is under threat and leaders of my party are under siege before and after Saturday main polls. “During the campaigns,...

MINISTER of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige, has said lottery agencies in the country are helping to reduce unemployment among youths, insisting that lottery was a major factor in the growth of developed countries. Ngige, who spoke at the National Union of Lottery Agents and Employees, NULAE, lecture in Asaba, Delta State, said lottery was a good way to increase internallly generated revenue, IGR, in any growing economy. Ngige The minister, represented by the Deputy Director of Factories in the Ministry, Mr. Chukwujindu Oliogu, delivered a lecture on The Role of Trade Union in Enhancing Lottery Potential as Revenue Generation for the Nation. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Labour, Mr. Mike Okeme, noted that the state government was making conscious efforts to strengthen the lottery board in the state.  On his part, Director General of National Lottery Regulatory Commission, Mr. Lanre Gbajabiamila, who was r...

IPOB general STRIKE today Friday the 14/09/2018 has sent eastern Governors to coma. As an intelligent reports coming in from the Igbo governors camp have it that there is a serious panic amongst all the governors and other south/east leaders, they can't believe that people will still comply with the sit at home order in spite of the operation python dance that is ongoing in biafran land, This is  Just a sit at home command coming from Indigenous People of Biafra hierarchy under Mazi Nnamdi Kanu  - with full force Biafraland was deserted 100% compliance. This shows that Biafra has RISEN  to fall no more- This is BIAFRA and Biafra is here, Our southeastern Governors should go and burry their big heads in shame,  you have all lost the people's trust this time and forever.  Nnamdi Kanu remain the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra forever and ever iseeeee iseeeee iseeeee.

 In the petition, sent on his behalf by Adetunji Adegboyega ESG, his solicitors, Apara said: “Over the years the company is being protected and shielded by some powerful politicians and people in the society which made them to always boast of being untouchable, but our client, feeling the need not to keep quiet again and strengthened by his belief in the fact that the government of President. Muhammadu Buhari is keen on fighting corruption, which has been the bane of our country, is of the firm belief that it’s time to expose and open the can of worms called ALPHABETA CONSULTING. by SaharaReporters, New York Sep 07, 2018 Alpa Beta, a consultancy owned by Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State and National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is at the centre of a N100billion fraud, tax evasion and money laundering petition written by Mr. Dapo Apara, its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. According to Apara’s petition to the Econom...

Lai Mohammed, Minister of Information and Culture, says no one can argue against the successes of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, accusing “naysayers” of resorting to fake news out of frustration. The minister said this on Thursday when he visited People’s Daily newspaper in Abuja. Mohammed alleged that media organisations make accusations against the president without backing their claims with evidence. He said the media is free to criticise the president but it does not have the right to denigrate him because he is the symbol of the country. “Fake news has taken another dimension. Now, it is not uncommon for otherwise respectable media organisations to accuse the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria without backing up their accusation with an iota of evidence,” the minister said. “The latest of such occurred two days ago, when a newspaper wrote an editorial in which it resorted to the use of uncouth language to link the president...

The Director of Media for the Buhari Campaign Organisation, Festus Keyamo, on Friday admitted that not all “steps and decisions” taken by President Muhammadu Buhari government that are right. Keyamo said despite some of the errors,Buhari’s personal integrity stands tall above all his political opponents. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria stated this in a series of tweets, via his Twitter handle. He also alleged that there was a gang up against the President, ahead of 2019 elections. Keyamo wrote: “Let’s be clear that the present government may not have gotten EVERY decision right or taken EVERY step right since 2015, but we urge Nigerians to put the sincerity and personal integrity of Mr. President on an overall scale against those of his opponents in 2019 and see where the scale tilts. “Some of us are prepared to be misunderstood, abused and maligned by a few for the position we have taken today about the future of our country because we see behi...

A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the beheading of the Charles Chrisanthus, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman in Bare Ward, Numan Local Government Area, LGA, Adamawa State, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. XENDER NEWS had reported that Chrisanthus was said to have been killed in the presence of his wife, Dorcas, in his farm on August 29, 2018. Dorcas told the State Criminal Investigation Department that, “His attackers led by our Fulani neighbours repeatedly stabbed him on the back and on his stomach before beheading my husband in our farm and made away with his head. ” However, reacting, the former two-time Minister while condemning the killing on Twitter said the protection given to Fulani herdsmen was disgusting. He wrote, ”Fulani herdsmen beheaded Charles Chrisanthus, Chairman of PDP, Numan LGA, Adamawa State in front of his wife and then ran away with his head. ”I condemn this barbarity and I am outraged and disgu...

There was stampede on Thursday as former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms at the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, headquarters in Abuja. DAILY POST gathered that a mammoth crowd stormed the gate of the building as the Wazirin Adamawa arrived. Youths believed to be of Atiku’s opposing camp clashed with the former VP’s supporters, a situation that triggered pandemonium. A source in Atiku’s camp told our correspondent that policemen stationed at the premises shot in the air to disperse the crowd. “It was just warning shots because some people in the crowd were getting uncontrollable”, he said. However, there was no record of fatality, although scores of people are believed to have been injured.

The family of late Chief Odumegwu Ojukwu has vowed not to support wife of the Igbo leader, Bianca even if she emerged the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, ahead of the 2019 general elections. According to them, Bianca was not from Anambra, and cannot lead the people of Anambra South senatorial district. They said, the woman, who is originally from Ngwo, Enugu State by birth, can decide to remarry tomorrow. Speaking to newsmen, Dr. Ike Ojukwu, who is one of the directors of Ojukwu Transport Company Limited, OTL, said it was wrong to allow a woman from Ngwo in Enugu State to represent Anambra South Senatorial District. DAILY POST reported last week that Bianca joined the race for the Anambra South senatorial district on the platform of APGA. Ike said, “Is she from Nnewi? She is from Ngwo in Enugu State. I would prefer someone who is a son of the soil, and because I come from Nnewi, I would like an Nnewi indigene to represent us.” ...

 The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday said no amount of joint security meetings or intimidation would make it jettison the proposed sit-at-home planned for Friday next week. Reacting to a press statement by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State, Garba Umar, IPOB said such joint security meeting was not needed in  Igboland, asking security agencies to channel their strategies to the North where there were security challenges. The group, which insisted that it  could not be arm-twisted said: ‘‘our general strike is going ahead on September 14 as declared by IPOB high command and no Jupiter can stop it.” Umar, had, in  a press briefing after a closed-door meeting of high powered security operatives that included the army, police, civil defence, immigration, Department of State Services (DSS), among others at the police headquarters  in Awka, said  that IPOB remained an illegal organisation, hence, their sit-at-home ...

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria’s partnership with China has resulted in the execution of vital infrastructure projects across the country, valued at over $5 billion in the last three years. He said this on Tuesday in Beijing at the FOCAC Round Table meeting, attended by African leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Highlighting specific projects under FOCAC, the President said through the Chinese support, Nigeria has impressively addressed significant challenges in the areas of infrastructure, human capacity development, power, transport, agriculture and humanitarian assistance. He said, “For Nigeria, our partnership with China through the FOCAC platform, has resulted in the construction of the first urban rail system in West Africa. This $500 million project in Abuja was commissioned in July this year.” The President also cited the construction and operation of the first rail system in Africa that uses modern Chinese standards and technology...

A man who claimed to be a brother of Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has implicated him in what appears to be a massive corruption scandal. The scandal, according to the man started in 2015 when the Chief of Staff awarded him a contract to supply Toyota Hilux pickup Trucks. However, after the delivery of the vehicles, the Chief of Staff refused to pay him. Abba Kyari is yet to react to the allegations

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has opened up on why the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris invited him for questioning. XENDER NEWS  had reported that the IGP had last week summoned him for clarification over an issues bordering on false and malicious publications. In a letter dated August 20, 2018, the Police asked the former Minister to appear before SP Usman Garba over ‘conspiracy, criminal defamation, inciting publication, injurious falsehood and conduct likely to cause breach of peace’ . But, the PDP chieftain who reported to the IGP’s office at 12noon on Tuesday said he was invited because of his essay about Fulani hegemony and terrorism. In a tweet, he wrote: “Left the IGP’s office after a cordial interview. Police were courteous and professional. I was invited because of my essay titled “Five Useful Idiots and The Spirit Of The Accursed Slave” which was about Fulani hegemony and terrorism. ”No regrets. I will hit harder...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday arrived in Iwo, Osun State to launch an empowerment programme for 30,000 traders from across the state. The programme tagged ‘Tradermoni’ is an initiative of the Federal Government in collaboration with the Bank of Industry for petty traders. Each of the 30,000 traders will receive the sum of N10,000 to boost their businesses. The Executive Director of BOI, Toyin Adeniji, said the bank would not relent until every Nigerian who is willing has access to loans irrespective of their status or level of education. Adeniji said the programme which has now been activated nationwide will support two million Nigerians to grow their businesses. She also stressed that the BOI is determined to empower the bread sellers, vegetable sellers, and other small business owners and advised them to use the money judiciously. Also present at the launch of the programme was the state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, the Ministe...

Former Senate President, David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark, would tomorrow, September 4, pick his presidential interest and nomination forms ahead of the 2019 presidential elections. XENDER NEWS gathered that Mark, also knowns as ”the Okpokpowulu K’Idoma” will contest on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Mark will be joining his predecessor, Bukola Saraki, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Atiku Abubakar and others to battle for the PDP presidential ticket. Confirming the development to DAILY POST on Monday, James Oche, national coordinator of Doo2Door for David Mark, said his principal, after a nationwide consultation has decided to join the presidential race to salvage the entity called Nigeria from a total collapse. “Yes, the last man standing has arrived. He would be picking his forms on Tuesday. It is time to save Nigeria from collapse,” Oche told our reporter on Monday.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said Nigeria was getting global attention under President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration due to the President’s incorruptible leadership. Featuring on a Nigeria Television Authority programme, “Stepping Up” on Sunday, Mohammed said, “What we have witnessed recently have shown beyond doubt that Nigeria is today an investors’ destination. “Last week we received British Prime Minister, Theresa May. During the visit, several bilateral agreements were signed. “Friday of same week, we received German Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Several bilateral agreements were also signed. “The global leaders are coming to Nigeria because this government is providing good leadership in the areas of security and infrastructure. “The perception globally about the government is that it is providing an incorruptible leadership, a government that you can do business with, without fear. “In one year alone, we climbed 24 ...

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has provided reasons he would be missed by the people of the state when he leaves office next year. Most of the things i have done for my people, no governor have and can ever do it for their people. i pray the next  leader will follow my foot-steps, am proud to be a good leader and the people of Imo state can testify that. Okorocha said he had done enough for the people to miss him after he hands over to a successor in 2019. Okorocha  have earlier listed free and qualitative education programme in the State and more than 1000 verifiable projects as some of the reasons he won’t be forgotten so fast. Okorocha said that Imo people will definitely look back with admiration at his 8 years in office. According to the Governor, he has repositioned the state for better after repurchasing all the assets sold by previous administrations in the state. In a statement Okorocha sai...

Imo start women spotted using all their strenght to push their bus stuck in the mud on their way to rally for Rochas Okorocha. We gathered that Governor Okorocha of Imo State Organised a rally in support of his Candidate who is also his son inlaw Uche Nwosu.

Former minister of Aviation and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that just removing President Muhammadu Buhari from office is not the solution to the problems bedeviling Nigeria. According to him, problems of Nigeria can only be solved by having a credible and all-encompassing referendum and ensuring that “our so-called federation is properly and thoroughly restructured.” He stated this in a new month message posted on his Facebook wall. He said, “Election fever has gripped our country and many want to be President. Some are serious contenders whilst others are not. Yet the truth is that our problems cannot be solved simply by a Presidential election. “It is a good start but it is not a cure all. We need to do far more than just electing a new President if we want lasting peace, if we want to flourish as a people and if we want to grow as a nation. “Anyone that believes that removing Buhari alone will solve all our p...