Tuesday, October 25, 2016
We Fought Corruption Without Making Noise; Nigeria's Economy Grew To The World's Third Largest - Jonathan



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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that his administration fought corruption in the country without making noise about it.

Mr. Jonathan said this on Monday while speaking at the Oxford Union of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.

The immediate past Nigerian leader spoke on the theme “Promoting Youth Entrepreneurship”.

Responding to inquiries by some of the students regarding his administration’s fight against corruption, Mr. Jonathan said he would not like to “interfere with the legal processes” because “several matters are pending in court”.

Mr. Jonathan however said he did enough to reform anti-corruption agencies to enable them function effectively.

“We reformed the institutions and introduced various mechanisms to stop the corruption problems in our country without publicity,” he said,

Mr. Jonathan lost his bid for a second term in 2015 .

Using his Twitter handle, the former president paid glowing tributes to Nigerian youth and said “any Nation that does not spend its wealth and resources to develop the capacity of its youth, will be forced to use them to fight insecurity.

“As a leader, you can decide through your policies to educate the youth, or face the consequences of failing to do so,” he said.

Mr. Jonathan also said his administration put in place some youth related policies, which, he said, grew the Nigerian economy.

“Despite incredible challenges, Nigerian youths are achieving great things and placing Nigeria positively in the world map. They inspire us,” he said.

He also said his administration increased the allowances due to Youth Corps members by more than 100% in 2011.

Mr. Jonathan added that the PDP administration that he led “identified Nollywood as a sector that can employ many young people and provided a grant of $200 million to boost the industry”.

“As a result, Nollywood became a major contributor to our GDP and in 2014, the industry contributed 1.4% to our GDP,” he said.

“We may not have been perfect, but we did our best, and our best yielded an era of unprecedented economic growth for Nigeria. A growth that proved the truism that a Nation’s wealth is not underneath the ground but between the ears of her people.

“Under my watch, Nigeria was projected by CNN Money to be the third fastest growing economy in the world for the year 2015.

“While serving as President of Nigeria, I worked for the next generation and not for the next elections. I have no regrets for what I did,”Mr. Jonathan said.

The former president also called on contemporary African leaders to see youth entrepreneurship as a collective project transcending national boundaries.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
BREAKING: Reuben Abati, Jonathan's Spokesman Arrested By EFCC



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Reuben Abati, special adviser on media and publicity to Goodluck Jonathan, former president, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

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Monday, October 24, 2016
Another Ambassadorial Nominee From Katsina Rejects Buhari's Appointment



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An ambassadorial nominee from Katsina state, Usman Bugaje, has rejected President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment.

Earlier, Pauline Tallen, former deputy governor of Plateau state, also turned down the appointment.

Though Tallen declared her decision to reject the nomination in public, Mr Bugaje was persuaded by top government officials not to mention his decision in the media.

The female ambassadorial nominee had rejected her appointment on the grounds that there was no “proper consultation”. She had also clarified that her decision was done in fairness to other parts of the state.

Meanwhile, Simon Lalong, Plateau state governor, praised Tallen for her decision. “Pauline is an astute politician from my state, and part of the issue we also raised was on some of the appointments that were made,” he said.

“So, all the states that had complaints are going to put it in writing and the president promised he is going to look into it.”

“Well, it is not only about her husband; I think is the dimension of plateau politics because I had already made complaints to Mr President that appointments should not be concentrated in one zone.

“And so, all these appointments came again from one zone, in that particular zone.

So the complaints that are coming from our state is not about her own personal interest; it is the fact that two ambassadorial appointments are coming from the same zone.”

President Buhari has sent the names of 46 persons to the Senate for confirmation as Ambassadors. The Senate president Bukola Saraki read the president’s letter on the nominees on October 20.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
IG Of Police Charges Innoson Nigeria Limited With N2.4billion Shipping Fraud



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Innoson Nigeria Limited has been charged with N2.4billion shipping fraud by the Inspector General of Police.

The four-count charge, which was marked FHC/L/565c/16 and filed before Justice Saliu, also has five other defendants namely; Innocent Chukwuma, Charles Chukwu, Maximian Chukwura, Mitsui Osk Lines and Anajekwu Sunny.

The Nigeria Police claimed that Innoson company committed the offence at Apapa wharf by falsifying shipping documents.

The company also tendered same falsified documents to Guaranty Trust Bank in order to obtain a loan of N2.4billion.

U.S Nwodo, the police prosecutor who signed the charge sheet, said that the offence was contrary to sections 1(2)C and 3(6) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, Cap M17, Laws of the Federation 2004.

He also said the case was in court and they have all been served notice.

Consequently, the justice adjourned the proceedings for the case till November 25, 2016.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
PHOTOS: 5 Dead After Plane Carrying European Union Officials Crashes In Malta



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Five people have died after a plane believed to be carrying EU border officials crashed and exploded into a ball of flames in Malta. The light aircraft crashed shortly after taking-off from the runway at Malta Airport in Luqa at around 5.30am today, reports say.

No one aboard the flight, heading for Misrata in Libya. is thought to have made it out alive. Emergency services are now on the scene searching the burning wreckage for any survivors.




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Monday, October 24, 2016
BREAKING: Northerners Can No Longer Deceive Us, Akwa Ibom Is With Biafra - Akpabio



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Elder statesman and first medical practitioner in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Dr Thompson Akpabio has told Leader of Biafra Youth Nations Youth League to proceed with his youthful activities in Akwa Ibom stating that nobody can force his people to withdraw support for Biafra.

Chief Akpabio who stated this in his hometown of Onna LGA while receiving the BNYL Leader, Comrade P. C. Obuka added that Akwa Ibom people are too wise to be used by Northerners against Biafra.

While reacting to statement credited to former Governor Obong Attah, Chief Akpabio stated that Attah is speaking for himself based on his own experience but cannot decide for Akwa Ibom people because the war ended in Akwa Ibom.

It was noted recently that the BNYL Leader is presently in Akwa Ibom for special Congress with the elders of the State.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
Former Deputy Governor Pauline Tallen Rejects Buhari's Ambassadorial Offer



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Dame Pauline Tallen, the former Deputy Governor of Plateau State, has turned down President Muhammadu Buhari's offer to serve as an ambassador.

Tallen on her social media account over the weekend said: “I am fully committed to nation building and completely loyal to the Federal Republic of Nigeria as well as its leaders. I count myself privileged to serve our dear country as an ambassador of change.However, family comes first and as such my decision is borne out of the love for my ailing husband who needs the support of his family. God bless Nigeria.”

She also appreciated the president for counting her worthy to serve Nigeria in the capacity of an ambassador. “It is a hard decision I had to take, but I have to, because he is my primary responsibility”.


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Monday, October 24, 2016
I Am Now The 'President Of Frustrated Nigerians', Charly Boy Set To Lead Revolution Against Corrupt Politicians



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Outspoken media personality, Charlyboy, popularly known as AreaFada, has said Nigerian politicians are enemies to citizens and growth of the country and as such, Nigerians must channel their anger towards a revolution.

The showbiz mogul said he will be leading a revolutionary group against corrupt politicians in the country, noting that it was time to expose and ridicule them.

On his Twitter handle @areadfada1, the 65-year-old wrote: “I now simply choose to be known as the ‘President of Frustrated Nigerians.’

“Henceforth, don’t ask for a Revolution; Be the Revolution. Forget about Buhari’s Change. Be the Change.

“Do not wail for that which is troubling this country; Fight to fix it and make the country great again. Do not hail the Corrupt and destroyers of our Dreams; Expose and ridicule them.

“The Politicians are Corruptly Connected; Criminally Bonded and Fearful of the MOB; The People.

We must be audacious in our Demands; we must be Fearless in our Agitation and we must be ready to sacrifice our all for this Country.

“I will take the First Bullet; let my body be the first to drop; Let my Blood be the first to wash our LANDS.

“But let no Nigeria turn back once we begin this Resistance to Political Insensitivity and mindless looting of our common wealth; Let no Nigerian Walk Alone.

“The Nigerian Politician is our Enemy; The Nigerian People are the Victim and it is time to channel our anger towards a Peaceful Revolution.” We must stop being the victims and become THE FEAR.

“If our yeye Leaders no fear us, change no go come. Stay tuned for The Change,” he wrote.

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Monday, October 24, 2016
BREAKING: Northerners Can No Longer Deceive Us, Akwa Ibom Is With Biafra - Akpabio



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Elder statesman and first medical practitioner in Akwa Ibom State, Chief Dr Thompson Akpabio has told Leader of Biafra Youth Nations Youth League to proceed with his youthful activities in Akwa Ibom stating that nobody can force his people to withdraw support for Biafra.

Chief Akpabio who stated this in his hometown of Onna LGA while receiving the BNYL Leader, Comrade P. C. Obuka added that Akwa Ibom people are too wise to be used by Northerners against Biafra.

While reacting to statement credited to former Governor Obong Attah, Chief Akpabio stated that Attah is speaking for himself based on his own experience but cannot decide for Akwa Ibom people because the war ended in Akwa Ibom.

It was noted recently that the BNYL Leader is presently in Akwa Ibom for special Congress with the elders of the State.

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