All members of Ondo state House of Assembly decamp to PDP

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Barely 24 hours after Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko formally decamped from Labour Party to the PDP, you can find reports today that members of the State House of Assembly have decamped from the Labour party to the PDP. More Details later.

White House Confirms Suspending Activities Involving Russian Sanctioned Officials

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The White House confirmed it had suspended a number of bilateral meetings and operations, involving Russian officials, targeted by the US sanctions over the Ukrainian crisis, a spokesperson Caitlin Hayden told RIA Novosti.
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Boko Haram Bombed Gombe State Government House.

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Report from Gombe State Capital is saying that the Government House in Gombe is under a heavy attack. An explosion rocked Governor Ibrahim Dakwambo's private house, which also serves as his official residence in Gombe State Government house. The blast targeted a Police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) that was stationed in front of the Government house. The bombing also touched-off multiple explosions and had rocked the district where the Governor resides.
The explosion is typical of the activities of the Islamic terror group, Boko Haram. As at the time of reporting this, Its has been confirmed that 3 Military personnel are dead and Many other injured.
Hmmm this whole thing is not getting any easier, this is getting out of hand. Even the seat of power is being sabotaged, meaning one thing, Nigeria is on the brinks of collapsed. Which way do we go?

Female Pastor Burns 10 Year Old House Girl’s Face With A Hot Spoon

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Pastor Fine Oru, who reportedly burnt the face of her 10 year old niece, Grace Opion, with a hot spoon, has been arrested by Police from the Azikoro Police Division in Bayelsa.
Oru is the Assistant General Overseer of the ‘Heart Beat of God Bible Church,’ on Ompadec road, in Yenagoa,

Oru, 46, hails from Otueke, the Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa , and resides at the Egbenda community, off Ox-Bow road, in Yenagoa.  Opion, according to Oru, is the daughter of her younger sister, who is a pupil at Kingdom Success Academy, within the neighbourhood.
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House of Reps approves extension of Emergency rule in Borno, Yobe, Adamawa

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The House of Reps, yesterday May 15th approved the extension of emergency rule in the troubled states of Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states, after a crucial closed door meeting with security chiefs. President Jonathan had sent a letter to members of the National Assembly a few days ago requesting for extension of emergency rule in the three states. The Senate would have to agree to this too before it can be fully effected. Their own deliberation and voting will take place May 20th. Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states have been the worst hit since the emergency of Boko Haram.

Federal High Court in Abuja orders 37 PDP-APC decamped lawmakers vacate house of reps

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday gave an order of perpetual injunction restraining the lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, from effecting any leadership change in the House of Representatives.

Delivering judgment, Justice Adeniyi Ademola lambasted the decampee lawmakers. He said they no longer had any business, morally and legally, to stay in the House of Representatives.

House Finance Committee’s 50 Questions: Okonjo-Iweala presents detailed 102-page response.

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Find a press statement below...

The Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has provided a detailed 102-page documented response to the 50 questions posed by the House of Representatives Committee on Finance. The document provides, in extensive detail, including tables and graphs, answers to the committee’s well publicized questions. 

In her response, the Minister stressed that, in spite of many challenges which government has acknowledged, the Nigerian economy is showing real and measurable progress in many areas. This can be seen in the fact that more jobs are being created; roads, rail and other infrastructure are being improved; the country is saving for the future and planning better for the present. Continue...

We’ll change House leadership, APC Reps insist

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Members of the House of Representatives, particularly those of the All Progressives Congress caucus are bent on changing the leadership of the House as lawmakers resume sitting on Tuesday next week.  The APC gained a slim numerical advantage over the Peoples Democratic Party before the lawmakers proceeded on the Christmas/New Year break on December 19.  Thirty-seven former PDP members had defected to the APC on the floor of the House, citing “division” in the PDP as the reason for their action. 

82-year-old Desmond Tutu’s House Robbed While He Was At Mandela Memorial

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Police in South Africa say retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s home was robbed while he was away to attend a memorial honoring Nelson Mandela.A statement Wednesday from the South African Police Service said the robbery of Tutu’s home in Cape Town happened between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Photos: Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah Faces House Committee Hearing Over BMW Car Scandal

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 The house of Representatives committee on Aviation, will today conclude hearing on the buying of two armoured cars for the aviation minister, Stella Oduah, for N255 million. The hearing was adjourned from yesteday, Wednesday, to permit the aviation minister to attend. The minister was expected at the Wednesday hearing but was missing since she was away in Israel for a bilateral air support deal signing. The spotlight of today's hearing will be the minister's appearance. Her absence at the hearing recently angered many lawmakers who said it would be her last chance to be heard.

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House of Representatives endorse tariff increase on imported cars

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The House of Representatives Committee on Industry has endorsed the new automotive policy of the Federal Government, which seeks to increase the tariff on imported cars.

This is coming as the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga, said the potential for the automobile industry plan was to save as much as N550bn.

The Chairman, House Committee on Industry, Mr. Mohammed Onawo, said the implementation of the policy would attract new investments to the sector, protect local automotive manufacturers and create employment.

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I Won’t Resign – Speaker Of The House Of Reps, Tambuwal

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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Aminu Tambuwal Tuesday debunked rumours that he is under pressure to resign.

Tambuwal made this disclosure in a statement issued and signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Mallam Imam Imam.

In the statement it was expressly stated that ”he is  not under pressure from any quarter to resign his appointment.”

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Video: Nigerian House of Representatives turn boxing ring.

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This is what happened on the floor of the House of Representatives today

Just in: Nigerian Police Clogged Amaechi From Entering Government Home In P/H + PHOTOS

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This is another Ọmọ Oódua exclusive you don't get to see else where  . ...  The politics in Rivers state is getting dirtier A police detachment in Port Harcourt has prevented the convoy of the Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi from using one of the two entrances to the government house earlier today.
The governor's convoy was stopped as it made it way to through the Fortes road entrance by four truck loads of policemen led by several senior officers.

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Psycho : Mother Keeps Dead Son's Body For 18years In Family House (Photos)

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 A mother whose son died 18 years ago pickled him in alcohol and stashed his corpse in the basement where she has cared for him ever since. Tsiuri Kvaratskhelia keeps Joni Bakaradze’s body entombed in a wooden coffin beneath the family home in Georgia, eastern Europe. But despite having died in 1995, the 22-year-old has remained almost perfectly mummified, thanks to his mother’s constant love and attention. And every year on his birthday she gives him a change of clothes – until four years ago when decay finally made the feat impossible. Joni, whose cause of death remains unknown, is finally beginning to decompose since illness prevented Mrs Kvaratskhelia from giving him the daily care he needs.

A mother’s love knows no bounds? 

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Beverly Osu : ''Why I Got Nak-éd In The Big Brother House'' - (PHOTO)

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24 hours after she arrived Nigeria, BBA The Chase finalist Beverly Osu was rushed to Faith City Hospital, Oju Olobun Close, off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The BBA star was admitted for treatment due to a sprain ankle she suffered in the BBA house, a day to the finale.

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We Have loads of Questions For You –– House of Reps Tackles Oby Ezekwesili

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The House of Reps has said it welcomes the request for a public debate on the alleged controversial jumbo pay of its members and Senators by a former Minister of Education, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili. She had stated on Monday that the National Assembly consumed over N1trillion since 2005.

The House on Thursday said they are now ready for the task to set the records straight, but added that Oby Ezekwesili should come forward and the next questions: 

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Burna Boy Full House - Photos

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 Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy enjoyed the presence of his family members at his album listening hosted by Hennessy.  The 'like to party' singer partied with Mum, Mrs Bose Ogulu who is also his manager, his sister, his grand-mother, and his grand-father.
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Photo: Al-Mustapha Spotted In Asari Dokubo's House

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Hamza Al-Mustapha, the dreaded former Chief Security Officer to late Gen Sani Abacha is still on his thank you tour across Nigeria to salute the few men (and woman) that were on his side during his long trying times of over 14 years. But what's the connection with Asari Dokubo in all these?

Let me oblige you guys with the little I know with regards to the connection of these men:
whisperNaija.com observed that when Al-Mustapha was sentenced to death by a federal high court in Lagos it was a very big issue then, with many northerners insisting that he is innocent.
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Lagos State Government Will Close Your House If You Show Clothes Outside Indiscriminately

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The state Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tunji Bello, yesterday after the monthly sanitation exercise said, the State Government will seal up any building where residents display their clothes outside indiscriminately.
According to him, spreading of washed clothes on fences, frontage of buildings and bridge railings have become the norm in some parts of the state and the practice constitutes a nuisance to the environment. Tough actions would be taken against erring persons. Houses where compound residents also hang their clothes outside will be sealed, Mr Bello concluded.  LAWMA officials have also been directed to pack those clothes as refuse wherever they see them.