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President Muhammadu Buhari has invoked the wrath of God on those who looted the nation’s economy. He expressed regrets that some people squandered the nation’s enormous wealth without providing basic facilities, such as water, electricity and good roads. President Buhari spoke yesterday at the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sanusi 11’s palace during his two-day visit to Kano. The trip will be rounded off today. The President also pardoned 500 inmates of Kurmawa Prison who got cash donations to start a new life. He said the gesture was part of his administration’s effort to decongest the prisons. The President said: “From 1999 to 2014, the wealth of this country was lavishly squandered by those in the position of authority. Those who have looted the treasury will best be judged by God.” President Buhari also told the Emir of Kano that he had seen a lot since he joined politics in 2003, adding: “As a politician, I really tasted the pains of seeking elective office. “Since I joined politics...

Political leaders, traditional rulers, various social groups of Ikwerre ethnic nationality in Rivers on Wednesday endorsed Governor Nyesom Wike for a second term in office. The endorsement was made during a visit to the Governor in Port Harcourt. Wike is also a member of the ethnic group. The President-General of Ogbakor Ikwerre socio-cultural Organisation Worldwide, Prof. Simeon Achinewhu said that the endorsement of Wike was predicated on his outstanding achievements, since he became the governor two and half years ago. NAN reports that the visiting groups include: Ogbakor Ikwerre Cultural Organisation Worldwide, Supreme Council of Government Recognized Ikwerre traditional rulers and Ikwerre Chiefs and Elders. Others are Ikwerre Gospel Ministers Forum, Iwhuroha Women’s Association, Ikwerre Daughters National Congress, Ikwerre in Academia, Ikwerre in the Media and Okpo Club (Ikwerre Lawyers). The Ogbakor Ikwerre Convention President-General lauded Governor Wike for his state-wide...

South West states will adopt a common position on the proposed amendment to the constitution, the governors said yesterday. Governors Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Akinwumi Ambode (Lagos), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun); Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo) and Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti) met in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to ratify their common stance on all the issues billed for amendment. The National Assembly last month transmitted the items it is proposing for amendments to the state houses of Assembly. Two-thirds of the 36 Assemblies –which is 24 -must concur on any particular issue before it could be accepted. The National Assembly will then transmit such items for President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent after which they become laws. According to the programme, the Assemblies are expected to submit their records of votes on the items to the National Assembly in the first quarter of next year. Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues after the meeting, said the Yoruba is o...

More troubles seem to be brewing for pop singer, Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, aka Kiss Daniels, even as his case with his former record label, G-Worldwild Entertainment, regarding a breach of contract continues to unfold. It has been brought to the notice of the public that both parties involved had been advised that there will be no need joining issues on legal principles on media as the matter is before the court of law. According to information, a Federal High Court has given an order that status quo ante bellum under the contract, be maintained by the parties, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice filed in the suit. The import of the order being that the state under which the parties existed under the contract should be preserved until the court makes a determination of the motion on notice filed by the Company. Information also revealed that the artiste and his team have chosen not to see the order of the court; as service of the process was evaded on ...

An expectant mother, her husband and two children were yesterday burnt to death in their Lagos home. The incident occurred at 13, Buraimoh Street, Bariga at the wee hours of the day. Forty-one-year-old Kenneth Eze, his wife, Favour and their daughters Miracle and Marvellous were sleeping in their shop when the fire broke out. Kenneth, who ran a drug outlet, resided in his aluminium shop with his family. Besides, the wife reportedly went into force labour and delivered still birth which the fire. Two other shops, a tailoring centre and a provision store attached to the chemist’s store were also razed by the inferno. Neighbours who were alarmed by their screaming said the metallic component of the burglary secured shop made it difficult to render timely assistance. They were said to have died from burns and suffocation from the fire. While some residents blamed the outbreak on electric surge, others claimed it was caused by a lit candle that was left unattended. The Nation lear...

The winner of France Football’s 2017 Ballon d’Or is set to be announced on Thursday, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi the two frontrunners to be crowned the world’s best player yet again. Kaka was the last player to beat either of them to first place in 2007, with every single one taken home by the Real Madrid and Barcelona stars since. Ronaldo, the current holder, is thought to be the favourite once again and, should he win, he will go level on five with Messi as the player with the most Ballons d’Or. The pair have enjoyed an immense rivalry over the years which has arguably helped to drive them both on to become the incredible performers that they are. Ronaldo’s bid for the gong this year has once again been helped by his success with Real Madrid, having helped them to a LaLiga and Champions League double last term, whereas the only silverware Messi lifted was the Copa del Rey. But which of them has actually had the better year statistically? Below, we investigate using O...