Gallant Nigerian Troops Repel Boko Haram Attack In Kangarwa – Army

An attack by suspected Boko Haram gunmen on Tuesday evening was successfully repelled by troops of 119 Task Force Battalion stationed in Kangarwa, northern Borno State, the Nigerian Army has said.
A statement on Wednesday from army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, said the attack, which started at about 6.30pm, was successfully repelled after about 3 hours of exchange of heavy gunfire.

Col. Usman noted that as a result of the heavy gun battle, the insurgents were inflicted tremendous casualty.
The army spokesman, however, regretted to announce that two gallant soldiers paid the supreme price, while seven were wounded in action.
He, however, said due to poor visibility, the number of Boko Haram fighters killed during the battle could not be ascertained for now.
He also said the bodies of the gallant soldiers and those wounded in action are being evacuated while the unit is carrying out mop up operation.
“It should be noted that the successful repelling of the attack was made possible by support from the Nigerian and Chadian Air Force fighter jets”, the army statement said.

Constituency Projects: Senate Summons SGF

The Senate is set to clash with the Executive again over a comment attributed to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir David Lawal that the constituency project for the National Assembly in the 2016 budget may not be implemented.
Following the comment, the Senate yesterday summoned Lawal to explain what he meant when he said Ministries, Departments and Agencies might not find constituency projects as critical to the execution of their mandates, especially in light of dwindling resources.

The invitation followed the adoption of a motion by Senator Matthew Urhoghide (PDP/Edo South).
Urhoghide, in his lead debate, said his representation as a senator was being threatened by the SGF.
According to the Edo South lawmaker, it was unbecoming of the SGF to declare that N60 billion constituency projects in a budget of N6.08 trillion, would not be implemented.
Deputy Senate Leader, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, who seconded the motion, however, said the Senate should not dignify a statement from “improper authority”.
According to Na’Allah, what the SGF was reported to have said could not be the position of President Muhammadu Buhari.
He said: “I wish to state that this Senate will be doing a lot of good to democratic process. It is precise to recognise some certain issues that are fundamental.
“This Senate is aware that SGF is not the Finance minister, this Senate is equally aware that he is not a minister of Budget, this Senate is equally aware that the SGF is not a spokesperson of the Federal Government. I want to say that what was alleged to have been said by the SGF cannot be the position of Mr. President.
“We should not dignify comments from improper authority. The SGF does not have the authority to speak for the Federal Government”.
His position was however, countered by the Deputy Minority Whip, Biodun Olujimi (PDP/Ekiti South), who said whatever comes from the SGF as the highest nominee of the Federal Government, should not be taken lightly.
Olujimi said:  “The SGF is the highest administrative nominee of this government and whatever comes out of his mouth must be a policy statement that has to do with government.
“I have a secretary to the government in my state; when she speaks, she speaks responsibly because she knows whatever comes out of her mouth will be taken as important.
“In the last few months, we have had an SGF that has been speaking carelessly and has being meddling with affairs of the other tiers of government and that is not right.
“The SGF himself called the conference of such eminent Nigerians, a conference that was put together to see how we can take care of the problems of Nigeria and people came together to talk about Nigeria, to talk about our existence and talk about moving forward, he called it a job for the boys.
“The next thing he will do was to say constituency projects that have been approved by this red chamber will not be properly implemented”.
Chairman, Appropriation Committee, Mohammed Danjuma Goje (APC/Gombe Central) said: “I was surprised and shocked when I read the statement credited to the SGF. I felt embarrassed.
“He shouldn’t have made that statement. Without prejudice to the motion, let the SGF come and explain.
“In addition, we in Appropriations have sent an invitation to the minister of Finance and minister of Budget to come and clarify and give us an update on the budget implementation as a whole”.
Goje said because the budget was passed as an Act of the National Assembly and assented to by Mr. President, “if that law is not going to be implemented, we have to know why”.
Another senator, Adamu Aliero (APC/Kebbi Central), told his colleagues that it would be unfair for the Senate to expect that the 2016 budget would be implemented 100 per cent.
Senate President Bukola Saraki said the proper thing should be to invite the SGF to explain what he said.
The Senate president, therefore, mandated the joint committees on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Finance and Appropriation to grill the SGF on what he said.
Saraki urged the joint committees to report back to the Senate in plenary within the week.

12 Steps To Impeach The President According To The 1999 Constitution

There have been reports that some members of the Nigerian upper legislative chamber have threatened President Muhammad Buhari with impeachment.

The process of impeaching a Nigerian president is rather long winding and complex. In this light, INFORMATION NIGERIA brings you, the procedure for removing the president of Nigeria from office as  stated clearly in Section 143 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) .

1.There must be a notice of any allegation in writing signed by not less than one-third of the members of the National Assembly.

2.The Notice of Impeachment requires the signature(s) of at least one-third (1/3) of all the members of the National Assembly. That means among the 469 members in the National Assembly. A minimum of 157 members of the National Assembly must sign the notice to commence the process.
3.It is then presented to the president of the senate in this case Bukola Saraki, stating that the holder of the office of President is guilty of gross misconduct in the performance of the functions of his office, detailed particulars of which shall be specified.

4.The President of the Senate shall within seven days of the receipt of the notice cause a copy thereof to be served on the holder of the office and on each member of the National Assembly, and shall also cause any statement made in reply to the allegation by the holder of the office to be served on each member of the National Assembly.

5.Within fourteen days of the presentation of the notice to the President of the Senate (whether or not any statement was made by the holder of the office in reply to the allegation contained in the notice) each House of the National Assembly shall resolve by motion without any debate whether or not the allegation shall be investigated.
6. A motion of the National Assembly that the allegation be investigated shall not be declared as having been passed, unless it is supported by the votes of not less than two-thirds majority of all the members of each House of the National Assembly.
7. Within seven days of the passing of a motion under the foregoing provisions, the Chief Justice of Nigeria shall at the request of the President of the Senate appoint a Panel of seven persons who in his opinion are of unquestionable integrity, not being members of any public service, legislative house or political party, to investigate the allegation as provide in this section.
8. The President whose conduct is being investigated under this section shall have the right to defend himself in person and be represented before the Panel by legal practitioners of his own choice.
9.A Panel shall be appointed which shall;
(a) have such powers and exercise its functions in accordance with such procedure as may be prescribed by the National Assembly; and
(b) within three months of its appointment report its findings to each House of the National Assembly.
10. Where the Panel reports to each House of the National Assembly that the allegation has not been proved, no further proceedings shall be taken in respect of the matter.
11. Where the report of the Panel is that the allegation against president has been proved, then within fourteen days of the receipt of the report at the House the National Assembly shall consider the report, and if by a resolution of each House of the National Assembly supported by not less than two-thirds majority of all its members, the report of the Panel is adopted, then the holder of the office shall stand removed from office as from the date of the adoption of the report.
12. No proceedings or determination of the Panel or of the National Assembly or any matter relating thereto shall be entertained or questioned in any court.
And according to the constitution “gross misconduct” means a grave violation or breach of the provisions of this Constitution or a misconduct of such nature as amounts in the opinion of the National Assembly to gross misconduct.

Senator Melaye Refutes Reports About Insulting Mrs Tinubu

Sahara Reporters a New York based online news platform had reported yesterday that Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye had threatened to ‘impregnate’ Remi Tinubu, the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader. The Senator, however took to his Twitter handle saying that Sahara Reporters are just blackmailers and liars.

He wrote;

It is now obvious that Sahara Reporters lies,blackmail and propaganda is now limited edition and shameless.

— Senator Dino Melaye (@dino_melaye) July 12, 2016

Sahara reporters are over doing junk journalism.
— Senator Dino Melaye (@dino_melaye) July 12, 2016

Also in a statement personally issued by him in Abuja, Melaye said the allegation “is the narrative of the attack dogs of demagogues who have decided to turn Nigeria upside down for failing to choose leaders for Senators. He said;

“It is pertinent to note that the incredulously machinated misinformation was orchestrated by forces bent on destabilising the upper chambers of the Nigerian Parliament for selfish reasons. “One of the mushroom and faceless online platforms used to promote the ill-fated and calumnious write-up has been notorious for serving as the propagandist machinery of political commercialists who are pushing for the extension of their fiefdom to the National Assembly. “While I remain unimpeachably committed to the leadership of the Senate, I believe the respected arm of government charged with the onerous responsibility of law making should be given the independence to conduct its business. “It is untrue and malicious; the allegation is the narrative of the attack dogs of demagogues who have decided to turn Nigeria upside down for failing to choose leaders for Senators. “I am a responsible Nigerian, role model and a champion of anti-corruption and equity which my party (APC) stands for. I therefore urge the general public to discountenance the libelous publication as I will continue to respect the history, culture and excellence of my Kogi West people on the floor of the Senate. The true threats to the current Republic are those who believe that a Nigeria that is not led by them must not exist.”

Banky W Caught Scavenging on the Street of Lagos

Nigeria’s most eligible Barchelor, Banky W is definitely a multi-talented entertainer. From making hits to video direction to his new found love, the Co-founder of EME music label is indeed a unique individual.
Mr. Capable recently proved to us why he’s one of the most sort-after actors, when he transformed into a dirt-truck pusher on set of a new movie.

From the visuals by celebrity photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Banky W definitely killed the role and we can’t wait to see the outcome.
More photos below:

5 Hilarious Tweets From Melaye and Tinubu’s Fallout

igerians are simply a fantastic people. No matter the severity of a situation, trust a Nigerian to find a funny way around it and that is the exact case of the APC Senators, Dino Melaye and Remi Tinubu one. There were allegations earlier that Melaye had promised to beat up and impregnate the wife of former Lagos governor, Bola Tinubu and Nigerians have not stopped talking about it.

This Twitter users believes Mr melaye is high on drugs;

You will beat Remi Tinubu?? Asin Bola Tinubu’s wife?? I want the no of your supplier…

— Daddy Lucious (@dapoolutope) July 12, 2016

And the one that had to say a prayer on his behalf

From being a body guard, to misleading d public on TSA claims, now threatening to beat up Remi Tinubu. I pray Jagaban doesnt ave Dino’s time
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) July 12, 2016

And Jesus wept not for his dear friend Lazarus but for Melaye

@iSlimfit loool by the time buhari n tinubu start with @dino_melaye Jesus will weep for him

— Mannie #Welcomejose (@Emmanuel_dane) July 12, 2016

And this one questions his character as a law maker

So Melaye threatened to impregnate Tinubu’s wife. Good Lord. This is a character making laws for me?
— #BringBackOurGirls (@Nedunaija) July 12, 2016

And this user resorted to the old Nigerian saying

If it’s true that Dino Melaye threatened to beat up Remi Tinubu the saying is true then;”Whom the gods want to destroy they first make mad”

— Imoh Umoren (@ImohUmoren) July 12, 2016

Nigeria’s unity is negotiable- Former Akwa Ibom state governor Victor Attah says

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Former Akwa Ibom state governor, Victor Attah, says contrary to President Buhari’s position, Nigeria’s unity can be negotiated. President Buhari, during the Sallah holiday, had told a group of people who paid him a visit in the state house, that members of the various militant groups and Pro-Biafra group should stop their agitations as the unity of Nigeria cannot be negotiated.
In an interview with Vanguard, Attah said negotiation does not mean splitting of the country …
“You have to renegotiate. If you talk about renegotiation, some people think you want to split the country. No, it is like everytime they tell you to go and investigate somebody, you think it means you must go and find that person guilty. No, do not forget that they investigated Dr Alex Ekwueme and came back and said in fact, he was poorer than when he went in (to government). The people of Nigeria are dissatisfied with the current federal arrangement or whatever is binding them together now and are saying they want to renegotiate the terms of staying together.
The President quoted Gowon. Gowon had said that keeping Nigeria one is a task that must be achieved. That task was achieved by military means. He (Buhari) is not a military man now, he is a democrat, a politician. So, the only means politicians have is to negotiate. ‘So, what did you mean by you won’t negotiate? If you want to keep Nigeria one today, you must negotiate the terms and conditions of the people staying together and it goes back to the conference report, it goes back to the concept of fiscal federalism.
‘You would find out that in the final analysis, that is what everybody would be saying to you. Go and study as religiously as you can, the constitutions of 1960 and 1963. What is restructuring? Several people have used that word and have not been able to say what they mean. The few that have actually attempted to say what they mean either end up talking about going back to the regions as we had them before or adopting the six-zonal structure that had been proposed for Nigeria, which actually is in current usage but has not been sanctioned by the constitution of Nigeria. Others just use the word restructuring because it is almost like a buzz word, it is a popular thing to say now. ‘I do not want to be caught up in the semantics. I will subscribe, absolutely and entirely, to the concept of fiscal federalism. People ask what is the difference between fiscal federalism and restructuring and I will explain. I am convinced that fiscal federalism can be practised with even the 36 state-structure and one federal capital territory that we have today in Nigeria. In fact, I can say, it is a must, for there to be peace and harmony, understanding among the federating units”he said

Meet The Woman Secretly In Charge Of NNPC, Ministry Of Petroleum

Oge Modie was appointed Chief of Staff to the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu in August 2015.

Upon confirmation of her Principal as the Honorable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources in November 2015, she now plays the dual role as the Chief of Staff providing administrative and advisory support to the GMD and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources.
Despite her inexperience in the industry, she has played a leading role in the decision making process within the last 7 months.
She has been accused of “murdering due process” while running “a one-woman show”. The position of Chief of Staff is unprecedented in the ministry as no minister or GMD in the past has employed or appointed a chief of staff, rather they have what is called STA’s Senior Technical Assistant who is normally picked from experienced staff within the ministry.
Her appointment as Chief of Staff has fostered divisions in the ministry as she calls the shot, controlling and issuing directives to Group Executive Directors, GED’s that have over twenty years of experience in the industry.
Referred to as “Queen of Mean” by some officials of the NNPC for her legendary cruelty towards her employees and disdain for staff. “She persist in the arrogant belief that she’s above the law, according to some workers in the ministry.
She has taking workers disdain to new lows at the NNPC and the Ministry with most GEDs reporting to her.
She has succeeded in earning the hostility of workers for her anti-people behaviors and actions, according to ministry staff who spoke to this media house under the condition of anonymity.
Information gathered by Per Second News revealed that Oge and some of her co-travellers brought into the NNPC by the former minister of state are on their way out as the new NNPC GMD is about to ‘fumigate’ the place.
© persecondnews.com

N1.3bn Arms Cash: EFCC Detectives To Quiz Obanikoro’s Ex-ADC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will tomorrow (Wednesday) question Lt. A.O Adewale, the former Aide de Camp to immediate past Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro over the N1.299billion flown to the Akure Airport for Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose.
Lt. Adewale of the Nigerian Navy, has received an invitation to make himself available for interrogation at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday.

Mr. Adewale, as part of his responsibility as ADC, reportedly accompanied the former junior minister to deliver the cash, which was meant for the prosecution of the 2014 governorship election in Ekiti.
The cash is believed to have come from the arms procurement fund that was under the Office of the former National Security Adviser (ONSA), Sambo Dasuki.
The officer was on board a chartered aircraft with Registration No: HS125-800 5N-BMT belonging to Gyro Air Limited, which ferried the N1.299billion to Akure on June 17 and 18, 2014.
He was supposed to have reported last week at the EFCC headquarters but requested to report tomorrow after getting clearance from the Navy.
A source said: “We are expecting him on Wednesday. Our team of investigators is on standby to interact with the naval officer who was the ADC to Obanikoro.
“We took time to invite him because investigation has not reached his own curve. Now, as a star witness to the movement and the modus operandi of the ex-minister, we need to hear from him.
“We are interested in his role in the movement of the cash to Fayose’s associate”.
Meanwhile, it was learnt that Fayose’s associate, Abiodun Agbele, who allegedly collected the slush funds from Obanikoro, was said to have “cringed” when EFCC detectives confronted him with incontrovertible evidence.
Agbele, who is presently in EFCC custody, was said to be worried after being shown some damning bank tellers, which he personally signed.
He was just “cringing”, the source added.

Fans blast Bow Wow after he advises Omarion to come relax and flirt with girls now he’s single again

Yesterday, Apryl Jones and Omarion both took to their Social media pages to reveal they had split despite having two kids together. Omarion’s long time friend Bow Wow took to his Instagram page to tell Omarion to cheer up and come club with him and flirt as he is ‘now free’
Fans of Omarion and Apryl blasted Bow Wow saying if he was a true friend he won’t put up such a post on social media, with a lot of comments calling him corny and also saying his post was insensitive. See more reactions below.

Solar Airplane Heads To Egypt From Spain On Round-the-world Trip

Solar Impulse 2 tооk оff frоm Seville оn Monday morning аnd іѕ headed tо Cairo іn thе next-to-last flight оn іtѕ worldwide journey. Andre Borschberg wаѕ іn thе pilot’s seat оf thе single-person solar-powered airplane. Thе plane, іn іtѕ latest leg, wіll fly оvеr Tunisia, Algeria, Malta, Italy аnd Greece bеfоrе landing іn Egypt. It wіll tаkе bеtwееn 48 аnd 72 hours, depending оn weather conditions.

Thе trip began wіll еnd іn Abu Dhabi іn thе United Arab Emirates, whеrе іt began іn March 2015. Lаѕt month, Bertrand Piccard flew thе craft 71 hours оvеr thе Atlantic Ocean frоm Nеw York. Thе longest trip wаѕ 118 hours bу Borschberg асrоѕѕ thе Pacific Ocean, frоm Nagoya, Japan tо Hawaii.
Solar Impulse 2, whісh іѕ powered bу 17,000 solar cells, hаѕ а 232-foot wingspan, whісh іѕ longer thаn а Boeing 747, аnd weighs аbоut аѕ muсh аѕ аn automobile. “It’s meaningful оbvіоuѕlу bесаuѕе it’s mу lаѕt flight іn thіѕ round-the-world epic,” Borschberg ѕаіd bеfоrе tаkіng оff Monday. “I’ve started tо thіnk аbоut it. I’m happy thаt wе gеt close tо thе еnd but аlѕо prudent knowing thаt іt іѕ nоt dоnе yet. I hаvе tо stay rеаllу focused.”