MONDAY 15^TH JULY

6 Containers Of Poisonous Tomato Paste Arrive Nigeria From Iran

The Nigeria Customs Service has revealed that six containers of poisonous tomato paste have arrived at the country’s seaport from Iran for onward clearance into local markets.

The agency revealed that the tomato paste is branded as Shirin Asal my tomato paste.

However, in a move to stop the tomato paste from entering into Nigerian markets, the NCS, in a memo signed by the…

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Nigeria Yet To Attain Self-Sufficiency In Rice Production – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said the country is yet to attain self-sufficiency in rice production. He was speaking at the 4th National Discourse organized in Lagos by The Companion, an association of Muslim Men in Business and the Professions themed ‘Food Security: Unleashing Nigeria’s Natural Potential for self Sufficiency’.

Obasanjo Sends Strong Warning To President Buhari

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written yet another letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, warning that Nigeria is tipping towards a dangerous cliff and only the president could forestall such a looming disaster.

The former Nigerian leader, between 1999 and 2007, said Nigeria has been consumed by violence and ethnic divisions since Mr Buhari assumed office four years ago, in a…

‘We Don’t Regard Tinubu As One Of Yoruba Defenders’ – Afenifere Blows Hot!

Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Sunday said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot be regarded as one of the defenders of the Yoruba nation based on his utterances and actions especially on the issue of killer herdsmen in the country.

The organisation also condemned Tinubu’s statement in Ondo during his condolence visit to Pa Reuben Fasoranti on the killing of his daughter by suspected herdsmen last Friday.

Minimum Wage: “We Are No Longer Sure Of FG’s Commitment” – Trade Union Congress

The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has said it no longer trusts the Federal Government’s commitment to the implementation of N30,000 as minimum wage for Nigerian workers.

Besides, the union said with the signing of the African Continental Trade Area (AFCFTA) by President Muhammadu Buhari recently, Nigeria may…

TUESDAY 16^TH, JULY

“Fulanis Made Me Rich, They Did More For Me Than My Own People” – Pat Utomi Explodes

While Speaking speaking to an audience in Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria, yesterday the former presidential aspirant gave a speech which he titled Why you gain nothing from ethnic bias He Is quoted by Viralmula.Com Below

Never get yourself involved in ethnic hatred or religious bias. I’m a Christian from Niger Delta, but…

“Arrest Obasanjo Now” – Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association Blows Hot!

Herdsmen under Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called for the immediate arrest of former president, Olusegun Obasanjo.

The demand of the pastoralists is in response to the open letter of the former president wherein President Muhammadu Buhari was called upon to decisively tackle the insecurity bedevilling the nation.

Yoruba Youths Dare President Buhari’s Government To Arrest Obasanjo

The Igbimo Odo Yoruba has dared the Federal Government to arrest ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo over the letter he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari following the killing of Mrs. Funke Olakunrin by suspected herdsmen.

The ex-president in his letter said, “The main issue, if I may dare say, is poor management or mismanagement of diversity which, on the other hand, is one of our greatest and…

Herdsman Caught With Sack Of Bullets In Imo

Herdsmen have been caught by the people of Obudi Agwa Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area, with one of them carrying a sack of bullets.

The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Ignatius Asor, confirmed this to Vanguard in Owerri, saying his people were living in fear. He said the suspect was handed over to the Police Area Command at Egbema.

“You Have Disappointed, Disgraced The Noble Yoruba Ancestry” – Nnamdi Kanu Blasts Tinubu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra IPOB, and Director of Radio Biafran, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has accused the National Leader of the All Progress Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, of spreading falsehood targeted against the Igbo race.

The IPOB leader alleged that the chieftain of Lagos politics’ intention is to rubbish the Igbo race because of his alleged selfish presidential ambition.

We Are Still Negotiating For Chibok Girls, Sharibu, Others’ Release – Presidency

The Presidency says it is still negotiating with Boko Haram terrorists for the release of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls, Leah Sharibu and other kidnapped Nigerians.

It faulted a former CNN anchor, Isha Sesay, for saying in her newly published book that Nigerians and the government had forgotten the kidnapped girls because they were from poor homes.

WEDNESDAY, 17^TH JULY

Buhari Orders Immediate Payment Of N30,000 Minimum Wage

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate implementation of the National Minimum of Wage of N30,000 monthly to all federal civil servants earning less than N30,000 monthly.

The Executive Chairman, National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, (NSIWC), Dr. Richard Onwuka Egbule, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday.

Nigerian Navy Releases List Of Successful Candidates For 2019 Recruitment

The Nigerian Navy wishes to inform the general public that the list of successful candidates in its 2019 Recruitment Aptitude Test has been released officially online at joinnigeriannavy.com.

The successful candidates are to report for selection interview at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School Ojo, Navy Town, Lagos from Monday 29 July – Tuesday 27…

Finally, Senate Confirms Tanko Mohammad, Now The Substantive CJN

After intensive grilling, the Senate on Wednesday approved the appointment of Justice Muhammad Tanko as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN).

He took over the…

“Some Nigerians Are Rejoicing Over Insecurity So They Can Blame Buhari” – Sagay

Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) on Wednesday said some Nigerians are happy with the current insecurity crisis in the country and are using it score cheap political points by heaping blames on the federal government.

Speaking in a chat with Daily Independent, Sagay who emphasized the need for concerted efforts in ridding the country of criminal…

Nnamdi Kanu Hails Northern Elders’ Forum For Call On Herdsmen’s Return

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has hailed members of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and the Coalition of the Northern Groups (CNGs) for calling on Fulani herdsmen to leave the southern part of Nigeria.

The groups had made the call at a press conference after a meeting on Tuesday in Abuja.

They said the herdsmen should return to the north…

THURSDAY, 18^TH JULY

“Don’t Leave Southern Part Of Nigeria” – President Buhari Tells Fulani Herdsmen

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a message to Fulani herdsmen urging them to ignore the recent call by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) asking them to leave the Southern part of Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement signed and made available to journalists on Wednesday by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity.

“We Are Satisfied With Third Position” – Says Rohr

After picking bronze medal in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, coach Gernot Rohr has hailed his team collective effort.

According to him,…

Mikel Obi Announces His Retirement From Super Eagles

Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has bowed out of the Nigerian national team after the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.

The former Chelsea midfielder, who will be plying his trade with Trabzonspor in the Turkish topflight in the new season wrote;…

El-Zakzaky: Stay clear of Lagos, South West…Yoruba youths warn IMN, sponsors

The Progressive Yoruba Youth Council, the umbrella body of southwest youths has cautioned members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, against taking their protest to Lagos State and the entire Oduduwa region.

The youth group strongly warned members of IMN to desist from its plan of inflicting harm on innocent citizens in an attempt to make the country ungovernable.

Addressing newsmen…

Army Commander, 20 Soldiers Killed In Boko Haram Ambush

Boko Haram terrorists have killed at least twenty (20) soldiers and an army commander in an ambush in Yobe State.

According to report, the troops were ambushed on their way from Borogozo in Yobe where the headquarters of the army’s 29 task force brigade to Benisheikh in Yobe, where they have a forward operating base (FOB).

FRIDAY, 19^TH JULY

Senate Chief Whip, Kalu, Reveals How Mandela Made Obasanjo Drop His 3rd Term Bid

Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Thursday, revealed that late South African leader, Nelson Mandela pressured former President Olusegun Obasanjo to drop his third term presidential bid.

He said the late Mandela played a key role which saw Obasanjo drop the idea of amending the Nigerian Constitution to enable him to contest for a third term.

“I recall my personal interactions with him (Mandela) especially…

We’ll Hold Buhari Responsible For Killing Of Herdsmen In The South – Says Northern Group

The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has said President Muhammadu Buhari and his government would be held responsible should any northerner fall victim of the consequences of the concerns they raised about the safety of Fulani herdsmen in the southern part of the country.

Buhari had told Fulani herdsmen in the southern part of the country to ignore northern elders’ statement urging them to leave…

Tribunal: Our Server Results Were Released By Unknown INEC Official — Atiku’s Witness

Petitioners’ Witness 59, David Njoga, called by the petitioners as an expert witness, told the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on Friday that the server results presented by the petitioners as the authentic results of the February 23, 2019 election were released by an anonymous official of the Independent National Electoral Commission.

Njoga called by the petitioners -the Peoples’ Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar – told the Justice

Algeria Are Champions Of Africa

By Emmanuel Ebimoh

The Desert Foxes of Algeria have won the 2019 Total African Cup of Nations for the second time ever with a 1-0 win over Senegal in Cairo, Egypt.

Baghdad Bounedjah scored the only goal in the match after just 3 mins with a wicked deflection off Senegal defender, Salif Sane that left the keeper looking helplessly.

Although Senegal…

SATURDAY 20^TH JULY

Ruga: Go To Your Place, Asari Dokubo Blows Hot, Asks Herdsmen To Leave Southern Nigeria

Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has issued a strong warning to the rampaging Fulani Herdsmen.

Asari also called on South-South and South-Easterners to return home following threats from Coalition of Northern Groups.

Asari made this known while reacting…

How to Manage Anxiety in the First Year of Marriage

For those people that suffer from anxiety, the first year of marriage can be pretty overwhelming.

Even for people that don’t usually feel anxiety, they could develop it moments before they say “I do”. People say that the first year of marriage is the most tedious one which probably makes some people nervous. Surviving the first year of…

“Since I Was Born Till Today, I Have Never Seen An Igbo Beggar” – Says Reno Omokri

Reno wrote on his Facebook account as follows:

“Since I was born till today, I have NEVER seen an Igbo BEGGAR. Africa should study this most enterprising ethnic nationality.

Nigeria had her fastest GDP growth in 2003-2007 and 2011-2015, under the hand of an Igbo woman named Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. It can’t be…

“We Are Well Prepared To Defend Ourselves” – Herdsmen Vow Not To Relocate From South

Herdsmen under the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has said they will not relocate to Northern Nigeria from the Southern part of the country.

The herders also vowed to remain where ever they are nationwide and defend themselves if attacked.

This is in reaction to the call for them to relocate back to their respective region by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) and…

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