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Beans The price of 100kg bag of beans at the popular Mile 12 Market in Lagos, has slightly increased from N22,000 to N23,000. The new price regime is contained in a commodity index provided by Novus Agro Nigeria Ltd on Friday in Lagos. Miss Avadoo Gaadi, Enumeration Specialist at the agro firm, attributed the reason for the slight increase to few numbers of farmers planting beans occasioned by inadequate rainfall coupled with high demand for beans. “Our inquiries from beans producing states in the country revealed that last year, few farmers planted beans due to scarcity of rain. “We do not have enough beans in the market right now; and there is high demand for the commodity. “People who have beans in stock are holding on to what they have while those who are willing to sell are giving it out at high prices,’’ Gaadi said. She however stated that the price of a paint bucket measure of beans remained stable at N1, 000 at the market last week. The commodity index showed that the

efcc logo The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday arraigned one Olugbenga Obadina alongside his company, Almond Projects Limited, before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja on an eight-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, corruption and money laundering to the tune of N2.4 billion. Obadina allegedly collected a sum of N2, 417, 000,000, paid into his company’s account in tranches, between 2013 and 2015 from the account of the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, under Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) without contract award. The offence is contrary to Section 15(2), (d) of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act 2011 as amended in 2012 and punishable under Section 15(3) of the same Act. One of the counts reads: “That you, Olugbenga Obadina and Almond Projects Limited on the 3rd of April, 2014 in Abuja within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court directly took possession or control of the sum of N648, 000

I-WIN, an NGO, has called on electricity stakeholders in the country to adopt dialogue to resolve the recent contentious electricity tariff hike. Mr Agbonna Onwumere, the spokesperson of the NGO, made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Onwumere was reacting to the Lagos Federal High Court judgment nullifying the increase on the electricity tariff increase announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) from Feb. 1. The court on Wednesday described NERC’s decision to hike electricity tariff as “irrational, irregular and illegal”. The court, therefore, directed the reversal of the electricity tariff and restrained the regulatory body from further tariff increment. The increment generated mixed reactions from electricity stakeholders across the country, including the organised labour and electricity distribution companies. In its reaction, the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) lauded the decision of the court, describing it as a “judicial and courageous ju

No fewer than 200 houses were destroyed by flood at Maibara village in Baure Local Government Area of Katsina State in the current rainy season. Dr Aminu Garba Waziri, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency and Relief Agency (SEMA) disclosed this on Friday. Waziri also put the estimate of property destroyed by flood in the area at N9 million. He said the agency had sent an assessment team to ascertain the extent of the damaged in order to assist the victims, adding the flooding was caused by insufficient drainages. According to him, SEMA conducted Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) on flooding as part of proactive measures to prevent the occurrence of the disaster across the state. He said that was why the state recorded less flooding compared to previous years. He said the agency would liaise with the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) and Urban and Regional Development Planning Board (URDPB) to prevent people from dumping refuse and constructing house

Alhaji Aminu Dantata shaking President Muhammau Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Kano-based businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, for his numerous philanthropic gestures in the country The president made the commendation in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina. President Buhari, particularly, cited the donation of the inclusive lying-in-ward Amenity Rooms and the Intensive Care Unit, built and equipped to international standards, all situated at the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano State. According to him, these gestures are practical demonstrations of his deep-seated concern for the well-being of Nigerians. “You are, indeed, a source of hope and inspiration for the nation,” he added President Buhari expressed the profound gratitude of the government and people of Nigeria to Dantata, for his “significant contributions to national unity and national renewal.” He prayed God to bless him in his busi

File photo: Niger Delta militants Igbolomu, a suburb in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria is now a ‘ghost town’ as thousands of residents have fled the troubled area following incessant militants attack. Several militants attack in the area had left many dead. The militants, in most cases strike at night, invading houses and killing occupants. In the last two days, there has been mass exodus from the area. This stems from fear of fresh militants attack of the area. News had gone round that the militants, mostly of Ijaw enclave, had sent messages round the area that they were coming on Saturday to carry out a posthumous wedding for one of their colleagues killed by the police a month ago. The said colleague is supposed to wed tomorrow if he had been alive. The fear that the militants are coming to conduct posthumous wedding for their dead colleague has led to exodus of people from the area. Residents fear that the belligerent youths would certainly vent their anger on them,

Dr Nwabu Mgbemena, former Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The remains of a former Managing Director, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Dr Nwabu Mgbemena, was on Friday interred at his country home, Obosi, in Anambra. Mgbemena was also a Mass Communications lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy, Awka. He died of cancer at a hospital in New Jersey, U.S. on April 22, aged 71. In his tribute, Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra, expressed the state government’s condolences to the family, the people of Obosi and NAN staff over Mgbemena’s demise. “Very early in life, he showed that he was a man of the people and worked for the people. “Mgbemena represented more than himself; he was a pioneer in everything- Mass Communications and teaching in Journalism. “Encomiums poured on him showed that he had achieved a lot. Nigerians will miss him because he died at a time his services were needed most. “The family and the people of Obosi should know that it was God’s decision; we regret

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Managing Director, Almond Properties Ltd., Olugbenga Obadina, in the Federal High Court, Abuja, on an eight-count charge bordering on money laundering. The EFCC arraigned Obadina on Friday for receiving over N2.4 billion from a former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, for electricity contracts that were never executed. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to all eight counts. The prosecuting counsel, Mr Peters Aso, urged the court to remand the defendant in prison custody and order accelerated hearing of the case. Aso said that even though bail was at the discretion of the court, the proof of evidence accompanying the charges against Obadina, showed that he was not entitled to bail. “The defendant received N2.4 billion out of which $2.6 million has been taken abroad and his passport is still in his custody. “And so, if granted bail, he is a flight risk because he will jet off to enjoy

Professor Olanrewaju Adigun Fagbohun, the 8th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU) The management of the Lagos State University, LASU, has suspended 25 students who engaged in examination malpractices during the 2015/2016 academic session. The University’s Senate on the recommendation of the Committee of Provost, Deans and Directors on Examination Misconduct, ratified the suspension of the 25 students. The students were suspended for failing to appear before the Examination Misconduct Panel set up by the university to consider cases of examination misconduct allegation leveled against them. A statement from the school said the University’s Senate took the decision at its 228th Statutory Meeting held recently and directed further that the students remained suspended pending their appearance before the panel within a period of one month from the receipt of their letters. The school authorities said failure to appear before the panel of investigation on t

Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah THE THIRD INTERIM REPORT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMITTEE ON AUDIT OF DEFENCE EQUIPMENT PROCUREMENT FROM 2007 TO 2015 Was released on Thursday night by President Muhammadu Buhari, showing once again humongous, heartless rape of our country by Senior military officers, defence contractors and civil servants who collaborated with the pen robbers. We publish here the full report. We bet it will make you shed a tear or two for the savagely violated country called Nigeria: In continuation of its assignment, the Committee on Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement (CADEP) in the Nigerian Armed Forces, analysed procurement contracts awarded by or for the Nigerian Army between 2007 and 2015. The Committee so far noted that within the period under review, the total amount spent for procurement and operations were N185,843,052,564.30 and $685,349,692.49. The Committee reviewed some of the Nigerian Army contracts awarded by MOD for the period under

An Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court on Friday sentenced a 25-year-old man, Fatunmbi Akeem, to four years imprisonment for burglary and stealing. Akeem, who lives at 33, Iyana Grammar School, Ogunmakin, Owode in Ogun, was charged with burglary, stealing and escape from lawful custody. The Magistrate, Mr Babajide Ilo, sentenced Akeem to four years on each of the three counts, with no option of fine. However, Ilo said the sentence would run concurrently. The Prosecutor, Insp. Famous Edigbue, had told the court that the convict, with others at large, committed the crime on June 15, at about 11 p.m. at Osiele area of Abeokuta. Edigbue said that Akeem stole some items and damaged properties worth N250,000 belonging to four persons. “He broke into the shop of Mr Saheed Salami, through the ceiling which he damaged and stole wines, sweets, Tiger brand batteries and other goods worth N16,000. “He also stole welding machine, grinding machine, electric cable, all valued at N50,000. “At the same

Bukky Ajayi A filmmaker, Tunde Kelani, says the late veteran Nollywood actress, Bukky Ajayi, has left indelible marks in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. Kelani stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday. Ajayi died in the early hours of July 6 at the age of 82 after a long battle with heart-related disease. The late veteran actress was honoured with a legendary award at the last African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, where she delivered an emotional speech, which left many in tears. According to Kelani, the legendary thespian, who blessed the screen with her graceful acting, will be remembered for her cheerfulness, husky voice and positive attitude off and on the screen. “Aunty Bukky is certainly one of the few blessings we have in the entertainment industry. “A lot of people may have known her through her screen appearances on popular Nollywood movies. “Aunty Bukky comes a long way because she’s actually one of the pioneers of succes

Management of the University of Benin on Friday said it would collaborate with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Edo to curb social vices in the institution and state. This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr. Michael Osasuyi, in Benin. According to the statement, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Faraday Orumwense, stated this when he received the President of CAN in the state, Rt. Rev. Peter Imasuen, who visited him. Orumwense said the institution had been able to clamp down on social vices, especially cultism, adding that collaborating with the Christian body to curb cultism in the state was a welcomed idea. He disclosed that the institution had constituted “University of Benin Cult Renunciation, Reconciliation, Reformation and Rehabilitation Committee” to address the menace. He said that the committee had recorded successes in reducing cultism and related vices in the school, adding that partnership with the

Amb. Denis Guaer, Ambassador of France to Nigeria. France has said that the terrorists’ attacks on the country would not weaken its determination to fight Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria and terrorists all over the world. Amb. Denis Guaer, the Ambassador of France to Nigeria, who made the remarks at the 2016 France National Day in Abuja, gave an assurance that France was committed to defeating terrorism. According to him, France will continue to cooperate with Nigeria and its neighbours to defeat Boko Haram insurgency and ensure the security of the sub-region. “We indeed work hand-in-hand with all the neighbours of Nigeria to ensure security and stability in West Africa. “The France engagement in the fight against terrorists is global and the attacks on our own soil will not weaken our resolve. “Our presence was with our partners in Iraq and in Syria; when terrorists were on the verge of taking control over Mali, we intervened to help that country,” he said. Gauer said France

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President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday celebrated with his daughters on graduation and call to the bar. Photos: Sunday Aghaeze President Buhari with his children. L-R: Miss Zahra Buhari, Yusuf Buhari and Halimat Buhari Sherriff as he celebrates them on their graduation and Call to Bar President Muhammadu Buhari and his children President Muhammadu Buhari and one of his daughters

New Group Managing Director (GMD) of NNPC, Dr Maikanti Baru The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), has re-assured that it has adequate products and urged Nigerians to desist from panic buying. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, by Alhaji Garba Deen Muhamad, NNPC’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division. “Members of the public are advised not to engage in panic buying as there is no shortage of petrol. “The corporation has sufficient fuel that will last for over 30 days,” he said Muhamad added that any perceived or visible shortage of petrol was only a ripple effect of the period when the strike was in progress, adding that “it does not represent a shortage in supply.’’ He noted that the strike embarked by the oil workers’ unions had been called off since midnight of Tuesday. The unions are the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and National Union of petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NU

Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, acting Inspector General of Police The acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris on Thursday paid a courtesy visit on the Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Dr. Mike Okiro, in his office in Abuja. Idris said during the visit that he came with his management team to solicit the support of the PSC Chairman and his team in view of the critical oversight role the Commission plays on the Nigeria Police. The Police boss noted that the Nigeria Police Force cannot move forward without the Police Service Commission and called for synergy which he said will give the management team the impetus to reposition the Police in the interest of the Nation. He pledged to cooperate with PSC in the areas that are their constitutional responsibility and promised to strengthen the operational capacity of the Force and inculcate good morals and values in the conduct of police personnel to enhance the integrity of the Force. Responding, the Chairman Police Service Co

•Lieutenant General Azubuike Ihejirika, former Chief of Army Staff for further probe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved further investigation of people involved in the Defence Equipment Procurement scam from 2007 to 2015. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by AVM Jon Ode (Retd), the President of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces (2007-2015). He said the President’s approval followed the third interim report of the committee which was released on Thursday. Ode said that 18 serving and retired military personnel, 12 serving and retired public officials and 24 Chief Executive Officers of Companies involved in the procurement were to be investigated. He further said that those listed for further investigation included two former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. O.A. Ihejirika (Retd) and Lt.-Gen. K.T.J. Minimah (Retd). Also on the list are the former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs II, Dr Nur