Buharis government must publish spending recovered loot says court

The Federal High Court, Lagos has insisted on enforcement of the judgment ordering the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to publish widely the spending of recovered stolen funds since the return of democracy in 1999

Buhari awaits budget details

President Muhammadu Buhari is not in a hurry to sign the N6.06trn 2016 Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly last Wednesday, it was learnt yesterday.

Although the leadership of the National Assembly handed over the Bill to The Presidency for assent before it went on recess, our correspondent gathered that the Bill did not contain details and sectoral breakdown.

Actor Emeka Ike threatens Ibinabo Fiberesima another jail term

President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeke Ike has revealed plans to get the court to reprimand embattled actress, Ibinabo Fiberesima with a jail term. 
Emeka Ike, whose Presidency is still in court following a court ruling

Use weapons of love to fight terrorism...Pope

Pope Francis has urged the World to use the “weapons of love” to combat the evil of “blind and brutal violence”, following the attacks in Brussels.

This was contained in his Easter message on Sunday at St Peter’s Basilica, after a week of sombre religious events commemorating Jesus’ death.

Francis, while speaking under tight security for tens of thousands of people, spoke of violence & injustice

Use weapons of love to fight terrorism...Pope

Pope Francis has urged the World to use the “weapons of love” to combat the evil of “blind and brutal violence”, following the attacks in Brussels.

This was contained in his Easter message on Sunday at St Peter’s Basilica, after a week of sombre religious events commemorating Jesus’ death.

Francis, while speaking under tight security for tens of thousands of people, spoke of violence & injustice

No Telecom subscriber will be shortchanged under my watch....Minister

Minister of Communications, Bar. Abdur-Raheem Shittu, has assured that no Nigerian telecom subscriber would be shortchanged by any service provider under his watch in view of the of the increasing complaints that are emanating from poor quality of service and regulatory deficiencies.

This is even as the Minister described the present economic downturn besetting the nation as a temporary setback.

Economic doom prediction won't stop lagos from booming...Ambode

Governor Ambode spoke at the 2016 Annual Thanksgiving Service of the Lagos State Government, held at the State House, Ikeja, on Sunday.

The governor said despite the prediction of bleak economy for this year, Lagos is determined to forge ahead.

“We are determined to achieve inclusive progress in governance. Employment will boom, Lagos will grow in leaps and bound,” he said.

Chelsea boss hails Mikel

Chelsea boss, Guus Hiddink has hailed Mikel Obi describing him as the ideal player to bring balance to the team, after the Blues secured a deserving 3-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday

Hiddink acknowledged his team’s ability on the ball as well as the hard work they displayed in south London, stressing we will only continue to pick up wins if we continue to marry those 2 different aspects of the game.

Man U Injury update

Louis van Gaal has provided more information on the injuries sustained by Phil Jones and Ashley Young in Manchester United's 2-1 win over Swansea on Saturday.

“Jones is injured, and it's more or less the same injury as before," van Gaal said. "Ashley Young has played a lot of matches in a row, so he was stiff and had to be changed. It was not voluntary, I changed them because I need to change."

Olamide apologizes for his conduct at Headies Awards last night

Olamide shared this on his instagram page

List of 10th headies awards of year 2015

The Headies has officially set off the awards season this year with the 10th edition of it's annual ceremony celebrating Nigerian music talent.The event currently being held at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos is being hosted by Nigerian comedian, Bovi and dance queen, Kaffy.The event was originally scheduled to hold on December 30, 2015 but was postponed to January 1, 2016.View the list of winners from the Headies 2015 below:

Headies Hall of Fame
2Face IdibiaBest

Street-Hop
Artiste Olamide ('Bobo')

Best Pop Single'Godwin' by Korede Bello

Best Male Performance Timi Dakolo (‘Wish me well’)

Best R&B single‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo

Best rap single‘King kong’ by VectorBest

Vocal performance (female)Aramide (‘Iwo Nikan)

Best Ragga/dancehall single‘German juice’ by Cynthia Morgan

Best Music Video‘Katapot' (by Reekado Banks, video shot by Unlimited L.A)

Best Collaboration'Local Rappers' - Reminisce ft Olamide, Phyno & StormRex

Best Rap Album"Chairman" by M.I

Best Music Producer Legendary Beatz ('Ojuelegba')Lyricist On The Roll Vector

Next Rated Reekado

Banks Revelation of The Year Yemi Alade

Recording of the year'Wish me well' - Timi DakoloBest

Alternative Song'Sade' - Adekunle Gold

Special Recognition Award Don Jazzy

Best Pop/R&B Album AYO - Wizkid

Artiste of The Year Olamide

Song of The Year'Ojuelegba' - Wizkid

Rookie of The YearYCee

Arsenal updates...Cech

“My personal [goal for next year] is the same as the team’s. I’m a team player and there are team trophies ahead. Winning the league plus another competition - it could be the FA Cup or the Champions League, whatever - that would be a brilliant year for us. Hopefully we can achieve that in 2016.”

No ban on Hijab,Presidency clarifies

THE Presidency has denied insinuations and rumours that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration was considering a ban on Hijab, the Muslim women’s dressing symbol of modesty.

Fayose benefited arms cash - APC, EKITI CHAPTER

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has challenged Governor Ayo Fayose to say how much he got from the N1.4 billion allegedly collected from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) by a former minister for the June 21, 2014 governorship poll.

I use 5 not 6 vehicles in my convoy -Lai Muhammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Muhammed yesterday said there are five vehicles in his convoy, not six as reported by Daily Trust on Monday.

Arsenal Update

BASEL midfielder, Mohamed Elneny, has passed a medical ahead of his proposed €10m (£7.3m) move to Arsenal, although the Egypt international must still be granted a work permit for the transfer to be completed.

I will keep to my promises...Buhari tells Nigerian

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that despite the obvious challenges and “distractions,” his administration would strive to keep its campaign promises of bringing about positive change in their lives in the New Year.

Nigeria is returning to 1984...Says Fayose

Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose described the ascent to power by President Muhammadu Buhari as a misadventure for Nigerians just as he called on international organisations to focus their attention on human rights abuses and contempt for the rule of law in Nigeria in 2016

Arms scam dasuki begs president Buhari

Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki, yesterday pleaded with President Muhammadu Buhari to allow him enjoy the bail granted him by the Federal High Court in Abuja.

I regret calling Buhari a terrorist evil and a paedophile -Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and founder of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has apologised to President Muhammadu Buhari for calling him a terrorist, evil and a paedophile in his radio broadcasts.

US embargo forced Jonathan to buy arms with raw cash -Fani Kayode

FORMER Aviation Minis­ter, Femi Fani-Kayode has said former president Good­luck Jonathan was forced to buy arms with cash because of the embargo placed on arms purchase.

None of my ministers is corrupt -Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, made a robust defence of the integrity of all 36 ministers in his cabinet challenging anyone with a contrary view to present evidence against such a minister.

People like nnamdi kanu,sambo dasuki do not deserve bail-Buhari

President Muhammdu Buhari on Wednesday declared that people like the former National Security Adviser under ex-President Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) do not deserve bail.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

"In every thing there must be a season,A time to come and a time to go.I pray that this NewYear brings to you happiness and joy forever and ever."