Kashamu Refuses To Apear In Court

Buruji Kashamu, senator-elect in Ogun state, has rejected to leave his residence for court for his extradition case.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDELA) stormed his Lagos apartment Monday morning, May 25, to convey him.

Senator-elect is insisting that the officials didn’t have a warrant of arrest in line with the extradition pact, which they should produce to him.

Austin Oniyokor, Kashamu’s personal aide, sends a note to reporters which says: “It has just come to limelight that the NDLEA did not obtain a warrant of arrest from the court as required by the extradition treaty.

“Kashamu’s lawyer, Barrister Ajibola Oluyede requested from them the court we are going to only to be told that they are just going to file the papers as no court has been assigned the case or has ordered his arrest”.

However, many of his supporters protested his extradiction near the court in carrying placards with different captions.

Some of them says: “Leave Kashamu alone”, “We voted for him, he is our man”, “Kashamu is a great state man”, “Kashamu is not a drug baron”, “Ilegal detention, illegal arrest must stop”.

Politicians Should Not Head NNPC - PENGASSAN

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has urged President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari not to appoint politicians, as the head of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).

PENGASSAN’s President, Mr. Francis Johnson,  said it was the only way government can move towards “achieving effectiveness and curbing wastages of our resources and potentials to improve accountability and optimisation across the polity and economy.”

He also said that the holding company and its 10 subsidiaries can only be effective and adhere to global best practices if not subjected to undue political interference.

Mr. Johnson speaking on PENGASSAN’s view on the road map to revamp the oil and gas industry, said: “There is need to instil in NNPC the culture of corporate governance and career management, which requires a legislative review to ensure that the board of NNPC is headed by technocrats and not politicians.

Comic Actor Mr.Ibu Weds His Longtime Heartthrob

Popular Nollywood actor and comedian, John Okafor, popularly known as ‘Mr.Ibu’, this morning, Monday, May 25, got married to his longtime heartthrob.

John Okafor and wife

Okafor got married to his longtime love, Stella Marris, the mother of two of his children.


The couple have been together since 2008, but never officially got married. They had three kids, but one died few years ago.


Their wedding reception is expected to take place after Mr Ibu’s mother’s burial.


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Fuel Scarcity In Nigeria To Be Resolved In Less Than Six Hours

The major oil marketers association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has finally reached an agreement with the government to begin supplying country with much needed petroleum products “in six hours”

Fuel scarcity hits Nigeria’s economy hard.

Magnus Abe, the chairman of the senate committee on petroleum resources, informed press that a solution to fuel crisis has just been worked out during the meeting of MOMAN representatives, major stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, senate committee on petroleum resources, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, minister of finance.

According to that decision, petroleum products will be delivered across the country “in six hours”.

Oritsejafor Lauds Jonathan For Accepting Defeat To Buhari

With many taking a swipe at President Goodluck Jonathan, over the current fuel crisis which is threatening to ground the nation’s economy, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has lauded the outgoing president.


Speaking at the 2015 Presidential Thanksgiving and Interdenominational Church Service, Pastor Oritsejafor thanked President Jonathan for conceding defeat in the March 28 presidential election.
He lauded Jonathan’s classic humility in his official conducts as president while presenting an award of “outstanding Christian humility in public service’’ to the president for his commitment to the peace, Unity and Stability of the country, Daily Post reports.

Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor presents an award of “outstanding Christian humility in public

“We rejoice with you that the end of your tenure as President is greater than the beginning thereof. We present this award to you with great joy in our hearts.
“We wish to give you this award for your outstanding Christian humility in public service and commitment to peace, unity and stability of Nigeria,’’ he said.

Fuel Scarcity: Taxi Drivers Begin Protest In Akure

The current fuel scarcity rocking the country is arguably one of the worst that has hit Nigeria in recent years.

In recent times, the queues at petrol station have been a menace to the society as traffic is left to play a pivotal role in the citizens’ everyday life. Nigerians are left frustrated at petrol stations after waiting patiently for hours to get fuel have, hence resorting to desperate measures.

To this regard, members of Taxi Union in Akure, the Ondo State Capital have embarked on a massive protest.

Taxi drivers begin protest in Akure over fuel scarcity

According to a report by The Nation, fuel is now being sold at the rate of N200, N250 at the few filling stations opened for business.

NLC Threatens To Go On Strike If Fuel Scarcity Persist

The Nigerian Labour Congress on Monday threatened to direct workers to stay at home if the current fuel scarcity across the country is not addressed.


Factional NLC Deputy National President, Isa Aremu, stated this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Kaduna.


The NLC statement is coming barely four days before the Peoples Democratic Party-led government will hand over the affairs of the nation to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, May 29.


Aremu said, “If the current scarcity and price robbery of Nigerians continue, NLC will have no choice but compel workers to stay at home.


“Workers certainly cannot fuel themselves to work with their blood. There is a limit to slavery and state marketers’ extortion.


“With an outgoing President and incoming one, five past heads of state alive, 36 state governors and hundreds of legislators and scores of ministers, no country on earth parades the highest number of state actors like Nigeria.


“Yet, there is no governance with respect to distribution of basic products like petroleum and kerosene.”