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  Forrmer Anambra Governor, Peter Obi has stated that he has not received any invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC in connection with the Pandora paper leak. He also denied having reacted to an invitation from the EFCC to him. He stated that what is being circulated on different social media platforms was not from him. Obi said he only read letters circulating on the internet, just like everyone else. The former governor, in a press release by his media Office, Valentine Obienyem, said a reaction which quoted him as requesting the EFCC to make their investigations public, among other remarks did not emanate from him. He said: “Obi is yet to receive the letter from the EFCC, which he read on social media like others. “From what is circulating, the letter appears to have been sent to an office he is no longer part of and is yet to reach him.” The statement assured that Obi, being a law-abiding Nigerian, would honour all legitimate invitations from govern...

  President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Muslims and Nigerians of all faith on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Maulud which marks the birth of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Monday. Shehu quoted Buhari as saying, “I am delighted to send greetings of peace, unity and goodwill to the Muslim Ummah, fellow citizens and Muslims all over the world as they observe and celebrate Eid-ul-Maulud.” The President went on to urge Muslims to strive for forgiveness and closeness to the noble life and teachings of the Islamic Prophet. “On this auspicious occasion, I wish you all the blessings of today,” Buhari said.

  Weeks after the Attorney-General of the Federation,  Abubakar Malami threatened a state of emergency in Anambra State , the upper legislative chambers has charged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on all federal roads in the country. This was as the senators deliberated that  “the deplorable state of the federal roads in Nigeria have become a national embarrassment as scores of innocent people are kidnapped by bandits, robbed, mutilated and killed daily in avoidable accidents on account of bad federal roads”. The Senate in its resolutions urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to immediately as a matter of urgent national importance release adequate funding to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency to urgently carry out emergency repairs on all federal roads across the country. It also urged the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing to immediately introduce weight bridges on relevant portions of all Federal highways to check overloading of t...

  The United Kingdom (UK) has warned its citizens against travelling to some states in Nigeria. This was contained in a travel advisory published by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The UK government said there is a high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria for ideological, financial or political gain. “The groups have previously shown intent and capability to conduct kidnaps in Nigeria. Foreign nationals, including humanitarian workers, are likely targets for kidnap. Humanitarian hubs and humanitarian workers have been targeted during attacks in the North East, including  Monguno, Borno State on 13 June 2020,”  the advisory reads. There’s a high threat of kidnap throughout Nigeria. Kidnaps can be motivated by criminality or terrorism and could be carried out for ideological, financial or political gain. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the risk of kidnap increases after dark. “The security environment in the North East has deteriorated since 201...

  The former Big Brother Naija season five housemate made this known on her Instagram story on Friday. Tolani Shobajo, the BBNaija reality TV star, who is popularly known as Tolanibaj, has stated that there’s nothing attractive about a man who every woman wants. The former Big Brother Naija season five housemate made this known on her Instagram story on Friday. See what she posted below:-

  The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has warned politicians jostling to succeed him in 2022 by paraphrasing former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 catchphrase that his ambition to remain in power is not worth the blood of any Nigerian. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti at a “State-of-The-State” programme lined up as part of activities to mark his third year anniversary as governor on Friday, Fayemi declared that,  “No position is worth the blood of anybody” . He called on all political parties and their followers to eschew violence by  “playing the game according to the rules” , urging  “aspiring Governors to be conscious of the fact that God is the only one that can choose a leader” . The Governor went on to assure that the preparations for the 2022 gubernatorial election in the state will not affect projects execution and other areas of service delivery by his administration. According to him,  “This administration has only one year left, but I can assure you ...

  The national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the ongoing State Congress in Oyo State. Naija News  reports that the order was given by the Governor of Yobe State and Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Mai Mala Buni. It was gathered that the suspension was due to the forging of documents meant for the exercise and other irregularities. This was made known in a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Sen John James Akpanudoedehe, on Saturday. According to the APC leadership, the suspension became necessary to ensure credibility of the process leading to the emergence of new leaders in Oyo State. “It has become necessary to suspend the ongoing State Congress exercise in Oyo State due to information regarding the forging of documents meant to conduct this exercise. “The national chairman has however ordered the Oyo State Congress Committee to return to the National Secretariat for further briefing ,”...

  French professional football player, Paul Pogba has been warned against his attitude at Manchester United. The 28-year-old is warned to step up his performance for the  English Premier League  club which he joined from Juventus in 2016. Naija News  recalls that United signed Pogba for a then-world record transfer fee of €105 million (£89.3 million) under Portuguese professional football manager,  Jose Mourinho . Former Liverpool player,  John Barnes , has, however, observed that the midfielder is lagging at United and needs to improve his attitude when playing for the Red Devils. Barnes wants to see Pogba improve his performances for Man United to match his displays for France national team. Naija News  understands that Pogba has only won two trophies with United since he joined the club, claiming the Europa League and League Cup in his first season. Speaking during an interview with Bonuscodebets, Barnes said:  “Winning the World Cup in 2018 di...

  Apple takes down Koran app in China By James Clayton North America technology reporter Published 3 hours ago Share IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Apple has taken down one of the world's most popular Koran apps in China, after a request from officials, the company has confirmed to the BBC. Quran Majeed is available across the world on the App Store - and has nearly 150,000 reviews. However, Apple removed the app at the request of Chinese officials, for hosting illegal religious texts, the company said. The Chinese government has not responded to a request for comment. The deletion of the app was first noticed by Apple Censorship - a website that monitors apps on Apple's App Store globally. The Chinese Communist Party officially recognises Islam as a religion in the country. However, China has been accused of human rights violations, and even genocide, against the mostly Muslim Uyghur ethnic group in Xinjiang. Earlier this year the  BBC reported that Uyghur imams had been targeted...

  Afghanistan: Explosions strike Afghan mosque during prayers Published 20 minutes ago Share Image caption, The blast in southern Kandahar comes exactly a week after a similar explosion at a mosque in the northern city of Kunduz More than 30 people are dead and 90 injured after three explosions tore through a Shia mosque during Friday prayers in the Afghan city of Kandahar. Pictures from inside the Bibi Fatima mosque show shattered windows and bodies lying on the ground and other worshippers trying to help. The BBC has been told it was a suicide bombing. Witnesses described three bombers to local media, who detonated devices at the main door and inside the mosque. Friday prayers are the busiest congregation of the week, and the building was full of worshippers at the time. At least 15 ambulances were at the scene afterwards, an AFP journalist said. Taliban special forces have secured the site and have asked people to donate blood to help the victims, Reuters reports. No group has s...

  Chiwetalu Agu Narrates How He Was Treated At DSS Detention Veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has narrated how he was treated by men of the Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, after his arrest. The 75-year-old actor was arrested in Upper Iweka Bridge in  Onitsha , Anambra State. Agu, who was carrying a charity activity, was picked up by soldiers for wearing a Biafra themed outfit. He was, however, released, but DSS rearrested him. Following his rearrest, DSS was said to have flown him to Abuja for further interrogation. DSS released him following intervention of Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN. Speaking on his release, activist lawyer, Mike Ozekhome said DSS released Agu after they searching his phone and found nothing incriminating. Narrating his experience while in detention, Agu said no security operatives “touched” him. Agu disclosed this at Enugu on Thursday during a welcome back event organized by AGN members. The veteran actor said...