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R-L; President Muhammadu Buhari and former President ADB and Special Envoy African Union Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka President Muhammadu Buhari said Monday in Abuja Nigeria will fulfil its financial obligation to the African Union (AU), particularly on programmes and operations aimed at ensuring durable peace, stability and security on the continent. Receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President Buhari said supporting peace operations, under the auspices of the AU, in several countries affected by conflict remains a foreign policy priority for his administration. Despite competing priorities on security and the economic downturn in the country, the President assured the AU envoy that Nigeria will also play a central role in seeking the EU and the UN to strengthen their support for crisis-prone African countries. The President used the occasion of the visit of the AU envoy to weigh-in on the situation in South Sudan and appeal for peace and calm in the

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the Special Envoy of the African Union Peace Fund at the State House Abuja. Photo: Sunday Aghaeze R-L; President Muhammadu Buhari, Former President ADB and Special Envoy African Union Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka, African Union Senior Scientific Officer Coordination, Dr Mohammed Kyari and Ms Wanjiru Nwaura during an audience with the President at the State House in Abuja. R-L; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hajiya Kadija Ibrahim Bukar Abba, President Muhammadu Buhari and former President ADB/ Special Envoy African Union Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka during an audience with the President at the State House in Abuja. R-L; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hajiya Kadija Ibrahim Bukar Abba, President Muhammadu Buhari and former President ADB/ Special Envoy African Union Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka R-L; President Muhammadu Buhari and former President ADB and Special Envoy African Union Peace Fund, Dr Donald Kaberuka

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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president President of world football governing body, FIFA, Mr Gianni Infantino and the Secretary-General, Ms Fatma Samoura, will arrive in Nigeria on July 24 on a two-day working visit. This is contained in a statement on the website of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday. According to the statement, Infantino confirmed the trip following a meeting with the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick in Paris, France on Sunday. “The FIFA President and Secretary-General will arrive in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on July 24 on a two-day working visit to Nigeria. “During the visit, Infantino and Samoura will pay a courtesy call on President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. “They will also hold meetings with a delegation of African FA presidents who are expected in Nigeria to join the NFF to receive the FIFA top shots and attend an evening session with Corporate Nigeria in Lagos. “The duo will also meet with Gov. Akinwunmi A

Britain Home Secretary Theresa May to be officially unveiled as UK’s new Prime Minister on Wednesday David Cameron is to step down as Prime Minister on Wednesday after Prime Minister’s Questions. Theresa May will succeed him. An eurozone’s top official says it’s important that Britain’s next prime minister gets on with sorting out the implications of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union as soon as possible, reports Associated Press. Speaking after it became apparent that Theresa May could replace David Cameron as soon as this week, Jeroen Dijsselbloem said the next British prime minister will have to “find solutions for the Brexit which has been causing a lot of problems particularly for the U.K., but also for Europe.” He said that the “sooner we can sort out this problematic situation the better.” Dijsselbloem spoke ahead of a meeting of the eurozone’s 19 finance ministers in Brussels. Though Britain’s decision to leave the EU isn’t a primary topic of discussion, the

For allegedly biting off a police officer’s skin, a 50-year-old man, Totoola Adetunji, was on Monday arraigned at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos. Adetunji, whose address was not given, is facing trial on a four-count charge of conspiracy, assault, breach of peace and obstruction. The Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Omiseki, told the court that the accused and others at large conspired and committed the offences on July 9 at about 9 p.m. at Odunfa Street, Lagos Island. Om‎iseki said that the accused unlawfully assaulted one Cpl. John Olusegun by biting him on his left arm. He said that the accused also conducted himself ‎in a manner likely to cause breach of peace by throwing stones, sticks and bottles at some Police officers on lawful duty. He said that the accused prevented the police officers from performing their lawful duty by blocking the road with stick and tricycle. According to the prosecutor, the offences contravened Sections 117 (2), 166 (d), 171 and 409 of the Criminal

The gavel of justice Four estate agents, who allegedly collected N2.6 million on the pretext of securing a two-bedroom apartment for a woman, are facing trial at an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The woman (names withheld) had paid to the agents to live in highbrow area of Ikoyi. The accused, Bamidele Doherty, 71; Jubrin Yusuf, 47; Mathew Adeniyi, 39; and Kehinde Adeleye, 35 are being tried for a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and stealing. The accused, however, denied the charges. But Prosecutor Cyriacus Osuji insisted that the accused with others still at large committed the offences on June 5 at 2 p.m. at Parkview Estate, Ikoyi. He said the men collected N2.6 million from the accommodation seeker to rent out a two-bedroom apartment at 19, Aghodogba St., Parkview Estate, Ikoyi, to her. “The accused conspired and introduced Doherty to the complainant as the landlord of the apartment. “The complainant then transferred the N2.6 million online and the ac

Mr Mustapha Boss, new Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Mr Mustapha Boss, the new Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has formally resumed duty with a pledge to restore the organisation to the path of profitability. Boos, who made the pledge on Monday at the NIWA headquarters in Lokoja while taking over from the acting Managing Director, Mr Danladi Ibrahim, said he would initiate a reform to enable the organisation to achieve its core mandate. He also promised to block leakages and cause the process of enforcement of laws guiding the usage of the nation’ s inland waterways to enhance NIWA ‘s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The new managing director said the development of the inland waterways was very dear to President Muhhamadu Buhari and promised to do everything to enhance the development of the country’s over 10,000 kilometres inland waterways for the socio-economic prosperity of the people. While calling for har

Tanko-Al-Makura, Governor Nasarawa Sate The Police Command in Nasarawa State has deployed over 1,000 personnel to guard government facilities in the state, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Lawal Shehu, has said. Shehu made the information known in Lafia on Monday when he addressed newsmen. He said the deployment to the 13 local government areas and the state capital was to ensure that government property were not damaged by hoodlums. “The police need to protect these properties since the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress have declared an indefinite strike in the state since last week Friday. “Nobody is going to work, so if we did not deploy our men to be on ground and protect these facilities, hoodlums can take advantage of the situation. “It is the responsibility of the police and the other law enforcement agencies to guarantee security of lives and properties without being reminded by anybody, “ he added. He said that the personnel would remain in their places of

Three men- Nura Ibrahim, 30, Anas Adamu, 21, and Yahaya Yusuf, 40, were on Monday arraigned in a Kano Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing a tricycle. The defendants are standing trial on charges bordering on criminal conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property. The prosecutor, Insp. Yakutia Galadima, told the court that, one Ibrahim Isa of Kawo Quarters, Kano, reported the matter at Nasarawa Police Division, Kano, on June 3. Galadima told the court that, Ibrahim, of Kura Local government Area and one Adamu, from the Brigade Quarters, both in Kano, conspired with one Ya’u, now at large to commit the offences. He said that the accused jointly deceived the complainant to carry his lemon juice at Bello Road, Kano, with the complainant’s tricycle. The prosecutor said that in the process the three suspects snatched the unregistered tricycle valued at N500,000. The prosecutor said that Yusuf of Gaida Quarters, Kano, dishonestly received the said stolen tricycle. Galadima said

Flying Eagles Some Nigerians resident in South Africa on Monday in Pretoria commended the National U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, for winning their Sudanese counterparts 2-1 , in a qualifying match for Africa U-20 Championship. Zambia will host the Championship in 2017. Emeka Ezinteje, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Union, South Africa, said that the Flying Eagles deserved to be praised for the away victory in Sudan. “The players deserve our praise for achieving this feat away from home. I remember, they also beat Burundi away in their first match. “ It shows that the team is focused and dedicated. From all indications, they have shown character and zeal to excel and I know that they will do the country proud,” he said. Blessing Anya Hutchinson, Financial Secretary, Nigeria Union, KwaZulu- Natal Province, said the team had shown determination to consolidate on their achievements from the U-17 level. She said the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation to keep the U-17 Wor

The Federal Government College (FGC), Ijanikin, Lagos has introduced new courses in insurance and office practice to increase the employability of students graduating from the institution. FGC Ijanikin is one of the 104 Unity Colleges in the country. The Principal of the college, Mrs Ayibanegiesa Ibukun-Oyewole, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Monday. Ibukun-Oyewole argued that the challenging nature of the nation’s economy had made it imperative for students to be exposed to entrepreneurial skills. According to the principal, the introduction of the two subjects will promote skills acquisition and sense of entrepreneurship among students. “The two new subjects will boost our curriculum and help in positioning our students as better managers in their chosen fields of endeavour. “The courses will also enhance and strengthen the option of career choices for students.” She said that the college would continue to offer diversifie

A housewife, Omotayo Adewole, 35, on Monday approached an Ikole Customary Court in Ekiti state seeking the dissolution of her 16-year-old marriage to one Ojo Adewole, over his addiction to gambling. The plaintiff had filed a divorce suit against the defendant, Ojo Adewole, on the grounds of drunkenness, failure in parental responsibilities, constant fighting, lack of respect for her parents and non payment of her bride price. In her testimony before the court on Monday, the woman alleged that her husband was an addicted gambler and a drunkard. She lamented that gambling had made her husband a wretched and irresponsible family head that could not take care of the five children of the union nor provide for her as a wife. She said the defendant spent all his income on gambling and drinks, “he is so addicted to gambling to the extent that he used my three cell phones, cooking stove and other house utensils to gamble. “He started misbehaving since 2005 but I decided to cope with the si

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State Schools in Oyo State have remained shut in spite of the state government’s directive to reopen on Monday (today). A correspondent who went round the Ibadan metropolis reports that both primary and secondary schools’ gates were not opened after four weeks of closure. Some students were seen already dressed in their school uniforms in the morning but they could not enter the school premises. Some of them, who spoke under a condition of anonymity, said they were in schools based on the directive by the State Government that schools should re-open on Monday. Both teaching and non-teaching staff were absent from the schools visited as the gates remained shut. The State Government had announced the re-opening of public schools in the state with effect from Monday. This directive was contained in a statement signed by Mr Toye Arulogun, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism. According to Arulogun, the State Government dec

•Banky W Popular Nigerian music singer, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W has posted an insightful open letter to all single men and women in the society. Wellington had uploaded a picture of his married celebrity friends, Tunde Demuren, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, and Olamide Adedeji, all wearing their wedding bands and tagged it; “Last man standing’’ in reference to his relationship status. Banky W noted that he posted the letter as a result of the attention he got from a fan who felt unsettled by the fact that Wellington was the only one in the group that was still single and not married. The letter reads thus: “if I got a million naira every time I am asked when I will marry, I’ d be a billionaire, but thankfully, I am not the only person in this situation’’. “My fellow Bachelors and Bachelorettes, for too long we have been teased, harassed and tormented by Society with When will you marry, and when is your wedding and it is getting out of hand. “You don’t see us going

By SKC Ogbonnia FILE PHOTO: L-R: Senator Bukola Saraki and President Muhammadu Buhari The scheme by the Nigerian Senate to undermine President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is as real as it is idiotic. The most annoying yet is the attitude of the senators in the ongoing trial of its principal officers for allegedly forging the Standing Rules used to usher them to power. Once the forgery case was referred to the courts, the Senate charged that prosecution of members of the legislature is a threat to democracy. The Deputy Senate President, Mr. Ike Ekweremadu, followed by peddling the bunkum all the way to the international community. The whole hoopla, of course, is a vicious scam to arm-twist Buhari to revert to the status quo prior to the current regime where Nigeria ’s lawmaking body was literally above the law. This matter has aroused different shades of opinions. But before we begin to skew the history, as has become common with some pundits so soon, it is necessary to quickly r

Yunusa Dahiru, the young man accused of abducting and impregnating 14-year-old Ese Oruru, who is based in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State with her parents, left the prison custody over the weekend after spending over four months in Okaka Prisons in the state capital. According to reports, Dahiru has since been taken to Kano State, his home town, in the company of his defence lawyers. Dahiru’s team of lawyers since March 2016 had battled to free their client from prison, but without success, this is because of the stringent bail conditions given by Justice Ajiya Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court in Yenagoa. Justice Nganjiwa had set a N3 million bail bond and two sureties in like sum, resident within the jurisdiction of the court as conditions for Dahiru’s release. He also ordered that one of the sureties must be a traditional title holder, while the second person must be a civil servant on Grade Level 12 or above. The bail conditions also stipulated that the two sureties must submit their

A Civilian Joint Task Force have arrested six suspected Boko Haram members said to be on the wanted lists of the military at different locations in Lagos State. The identity of the suspects matched with those on the list of the 100 most wanted terrorists recently released by the military. The arrested suspects were said to have confessed to be indigenes of Borno State, while adding that military offensive against terrorists in Bama, Baga and Konduga local government council areas of the state made them flee. They were identified as Ibrahim Ali, Abubakar Ahmed, Babagana Blam Ali, Goigoi Kamsalem, Ibrahim Mohammed and Adams. Alhaji Mustapha Mohammed, head of the civilian Joint Task Force, the Mai-Kanuribe of Lagos and Seriki Hausawa of Ijora Kingdom, while peaking to newsmen in Lagos, revealed that Ibrahim Ali and Babagana Blam Ali, who hail from Bama and Konduga local government areas respectively, were arrested at Isheri-Ojodu Berger, while Goigoi Kamsalem, Ibrahim Mohammed both fro

Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral on Sunday of a Nigerian migrant who was killed by a right-wing football fan in a racist attack which has sparked widespread soul-searching in Italy. “He came to live in peace, he found death”, read one of the many messages left with flowers for Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi, whose widow, dressed entirely in white, fainted twice during the ceremony and had to be carried out of the Fermo cathedral in central Italy. Nigerian friends rushed to support her after she collapsed near his rose-topped coffin. 36-year-old Nnamdi died in the hospital after he was punched by farmer Amedeo Mancini during a fight in the town on Tuesday which broke out after Mancini called Nnamdi’s wife Chinyere an “African monkey”. Mancini, 39, upon his arrest, admitted to the police that he had insulted the woman, but said he believed the pair had been about to steal a car, and only assaulted Nnamdi after the latter hit him first with a road sign. He also defended his use of th

Sam Allardyce Sam Allardyce will be interviewed for the England job this week and offered the chance to convince the Football Association he is better suited for the role than Jürgen Klinsmann, the other leading candidate in a process the people in charge hope to finalise within the next two weeks. Allardyce, who is in Austria on a pre‑season tour with Sunderland, has been invited to meet with the FA after being identified as the best option of all the available Englishmen. Sunderland have been made aware and Allardyce has benefited from a ringing endorsement from Sir Alex Ferguson during the two-week consultation process when the FA canvassed opinion from within the sport. Ferguson, a close ally of Allardyce, has spoken to David Gill, the FA’s vice-chairman and former Manchester United chief executive who is helping to conduct the search. The FA also intends to discuss the vacancy with Klinsmann and has been made aware that the USA team manager would be tempted by the job. Howeve