INEC releases time-table for Ondo, Edo governorship elections

The Independent National Election Commission (INEC) has fixed June 12 for commencement of political campaigns ahead of the Sept. 10 governorship election in Edo.
Similarly, it said that electioneering by aspirants in the governorship election in Ondo state scheduled for Nov. 26 should begin on Aug. 28.

Fuel subsidy removal: TMG calls for Kachikwu’s resignation

The Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, has called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and the Chief Executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Ibe Kachikwu over the removal of subsidy from fuel.

Boko Haram bomber kills self, policemen at Borno Government House[GRAPHIC PHOTO]

The Nigerian Army yesterday announced that a combined team of policemen maintaining security duties at the entrance of Borno State Government Secretariat, in Maiduguri, intercepted and prevented a male Boko Haram suicide bomber from entering the place to attack workers.

Kylie and Tyga Split ... We're Done For Real

Kylie and Tyga are finished?
Sources connected to the former couple tell TMZ ... it happened days before the Met Ball last week. They were both at the gala, but they did not walk the red carpet together, and that was her decision.

Subsidy removal will add to the suffering of poor Nigerians – Senator Shehu Sani

Chairman, Senate committee on Foreign and domestic debt, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the removal of subsidy from petroleum products as insensitive and punitive.

Forbes names Ronaldo best-paid footballer ahead of Messi – See top 5

U.S business magazine, Forbes, has named Cristiano Ronaldo, as the world’s highest-paid footballer and highest-paid team athlete. The Real Madrid forward, is reported to have earned $82 million (£56.7m), with an annual salary of $53m (£36.7m) and $29m (£20m) in endorsements.

Fuel price will drop in six months, subsidy will go permanently – Kachikwu

Following the widespread condemnations trailing yesterday’s announcement of the removal of fuel subsidy, the Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has assured that Nigerians will be amazed at what will become of the price of Premium Motor Spirit, fuel, in the next six months.

We kidnapped our mother to raise money for her medical treatment – Daughters

The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ojukwu, Thursday, paraded two ladies, who allegedly stage-managed their mother’s kidnap. They were arrested alongside the boyfriend to one of them.

Militants issue 2-week ultimatum for oil firms to vacate Niger Delta

The militant group which has claimed responsibilities for recent attacks on oil installations, the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA on Thursday issued a two-week ultimatum to all oil companies operating in the Niger Delta to shut down operations.

Wike replaces Commissioner 6 months after appointment

The Rivers state Government have relieved Kelvin Wachuku of his position as the Commissioner for Works in the state.
Consequently, Governor, Nyesom Wike has appointed Bethel Iheanyichuku as the new Commissioner for Works.