Dissaster: Two die, others injured in Lagos multiple accidents

An unidentified woman and a pregnant lady were said to have died in the multiple accidents which occurred close to Otedola Bridge, along the Alausa area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Saturday.

A large number of people were also said to have sustained injuries in the accidents.

The accidents, which happened about three times, were as a result of a series of multiple collisions involving over 25 vehicles.

The first accident was said to have been caused by an NNPC tanker with number plate, XG 321 MKA.

The tanker was allegedly on top speed and had a brake failure.

Oshiomhole offers job, donates N2m to ''Go and Die widow

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo on Monday donated N2m to a widow he allegedly insulted while on an inspection tour of the state.

The widow, Mrs. Joy Ifije, who was invited to the Edo Government House by the governor, was also offered automatic employment by Oshiomhole.

Oshiomhole had invited the widow to personally apologise to her over his uncomplimentary remark that had generated controversies in the conventional and social media in the last few weeks.

Boko Haram attacks Maiduguri Air Force Base, kills 20 soldiers

Members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram, on Monday attacked the Maiduguri International Airport and the Composite Group Air Force Base in Maiduguri, where no fewer than 20 military men were killed.

The group also attacked a newly constructed trailer park and residential buildings in the Borno State capital.

The attackers, it was learnt, carried out the carefully planned operations around 3am on Monday.

Economic Crash: Enterprise Bank sacks 150 staff:

Enterprise Bank Ltd., one of the nationalised banks, has retrenched about 150 workers..

Checks by the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday showed that the affected workers were part of the 250 staff nationwide pencilled down for rationalisation.

Sources close to the bank told NAN that the sack caught across all units of the bank.

At some of the branches on the Lagos Island, workers who confirmed the rationalisation, said that fear and apprehension had enveloped workers in most of the branches.

He said that the bulk of them were living in fear as the management could call on anybody to resign.

Efforts by NAN to confirm the reasons for the retrenchment from the banks’ management proved abortive.

The Association of Senor Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions has confirmed the mass sack.

Happy Birthday to His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan

This is wishing His excellency, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, the president and commander in chief of the arm forces Federal Republic of Nigeria a Happy Birthday and many more years ahead as he marks his 56th year on earth today.

Lagos Auto Crash: Eight killed, Eleven injured.

According to the Punch,

tragedy struck in the Oshodi area of Lagos State on Tuesday after a truck belonging to the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Church lost control, killing and injuring many people.

Many eyewitnesses at the scene gave conflicting reports of the number of people killed and wounded in the accident.

The number of the dead ranged between 12 and 20. But police authority confirmed that only six people died, while five people were wounded.

ANAMBRA ELECTION: INEC to decide date of supplementary election tomorrow.

The leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission may meet in Abuja on Thursday to deliberate on and take decisions on the flawed Anambra State governorship election.

The PUNCH learnt of this on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress insisted on total cancellationof the poll.

All the National Commissioners and the Resident Electoral Commissioners, who took part in the inconclusive election on Saturday, are expected to be in attendance at the crucial meeting.

ANAMBRA: Nwoye, Ngige, Uba wants to boycott supplementary election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday ordered fresh polls in 208 polling units in Anambra State allegedly affected by malpractice in the weekend gubernatorial election in the state.

The three major candidates that ran against the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA’s Willie Obiano, however, demurred and threatened to boycott the supplementary elections as they insisted on total cancellation of the Saturday election which they alleged was completely marred by irregularities.

Nigeria qualifies for Brazil 2014, beats Ethopia 2-0 in Calabar

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

The African champions defeated the Walya Antelopes of Ethiopia 2-0 at the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar.

Victor Moses and substitute Victor Obinna Nsofor were the heroes for Nigeria.

Moses converted a 20th minute penalty to put Super Eagles who had earlier defeated the Ethiopians 2-1 in Adiss Ababa ahead on 3-1 aggregate.

Nsofor, who plays for Lokomotiv Moscow in the Russian Premier League, stunned the East Africans when he fired home a superb free- kick in the 82nd minute to send the packed U.J Esuene Stadium into celebration.

Nigeria thus qualified for next year’s global soccer fiesta on 4-1 aggregate.

Anambra: INEC reschedules election in 65 polling units for Tomorrow

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled election in 65 polling units in Obosi in Idemili North Local Government Area for Sunday.

Voting could not hold in the wards due to late arrival of materials and other logistics challenges.

Electoral Commissioner (REC) Prof Chukwuemeka Onukogu made the announcement in a statement issued in Awka on Saturday.

ANAMBRA STATE GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION IN PICTURES

On November 16th 2013. More photos after the cut..

Photo and Video: Comedian Basketmouth 'gets arrested' in London

The superstar comedian got arrested in London for assaulting a teenager. If you are doubting it, then see the Video and more pictures after the cut...

Nasir El Rufai detained by SSS in Awka Anambra state Election day

US names Boko Haram, Ansaru as International Terrorist Organisations

After years of diplomatic patchwork and foot-dragging, the United States, yesterday, formally declared war on Boko Haram, classifying the Nigerian-based Al Qaeda affiliate, a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). The declaration would make Washington mobilize resources and intelligence to combat the ninth deadliest terrorist group in the world.

A statement issued by the US State Department, yesterday, in Washington, said the US government was invoking Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 to designate Boko Haram and Ansaru as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

IYAYI'S Death: ASUU suspends NEC meeting indefinitely

LEADERS of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, yesterday, suspended indefinitely the union’s National Executive Council, NEC, meeting planned to hold in Kano over the tragic auto-crash that claimed the life of ASUU former President, Professor Festus Iyayi, on Tuesday morning.

Thousands of students who had kept vigil, waiting for the outcome of ASUU NEC meeting, therefore went home disappointed following the announcement of the suspension of the meeting.

Dangote now worth $20b as Forbes magazine releases 50 Richest Africans 2013

Alhaji Dangote is placed at No.1 with a net worth of $20 billion,  Africa’s richest man. See other ones after the cut....

National Conference: Anyaoku Calls For Decentralisation Of Powers

A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Mr. Emeka Anyaoku, has faulted Nigeria’s current governance structure and called for the decentralisation of powers to the six federating units in Nigeria.

Mr Anyaoku told reporters at the 3rd Goddy Jidenma Biannual Lecture held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs in Lagos on Tuesday that the proposed National Dialogue would provide an opportunity to correct the faulty structure.

House of Reps probe NNPC’s alleged $6.8bn Oil fraud

THE House of Representatives, yesterday, started an all-inclusive investigation into alleged fraudulent activities of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, with Vitol and Transfigura Commodity Trading Firms.

This was sequel to a motion entitled Urgent Need to Investigate the Alleged Connivance of the Nigerian National Corporation, NNPC, with Swiss Oil Dealers to Rob Nigeria Billion of Dollars, moved by Abiodun Balogun (APC, Ogun State).

Eaglets get N2m each +national honours

Culled from Punch

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday announced a cash gift of N2m each for all the players of the nation’s Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, who won the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Emirates.

The players, their handlers and key members of the Nigerian Supporters’ Club, according to the President, will also be honoured with national honours during the next award ceremony.

ASUU set to suspend strike this week

Indications have emerged that the Academic Staff Union of Universities may call off the over four-month-old strike on Thursday.

Barring a last-minute change, the National Executive Committee of ASUU will meet on Wednesday night to consider the position of the congresses of the over 50 public universities on the offer made by the Federal government to revamp the institutions.