Maiyegun's Diary

Sunday, 10 January 2016

The US has flown a powerful B-52 bomber over South Korea in a show of force days after North Korea's fourth nuclear test

"US Flies Bomber Over South Korea"

The US displays its support for Seoul as a Cold War-style standoff over North Korea's latest nuclear test deepens.

FROM LEFT: RESIDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER BAYELSA STATE, MR BARITOR KPAGIH;
RETURNING OFFICER,PROF. ZANA AKPAGU AND ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY, INEC BAYELSA STATE, DR
RICHARD NTUI, DURING THE COLLATION OF BAYELSA STATE GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION RESULTS AT
YENAGOA CITY COUNCIL HALL ON SUNDAY.
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Governor Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken an early lead in the Bayelsa supplementary governorship poll following official results collated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), today, January 10.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

The X-Factor judge is reportedly beginning legal proceedings to divorce her French husband because of "unreasonable behaviour".

Sian Blake (L) and Arthur Simpson-Kent (L) Pic: Sunday People

Ghanaian authorities detain Sian Blake's partner following the death of the former EastEnders actress and her two children.

The first five numbers from Saturday's draw

After two months without a winning ticket holder, the US Powerball jackpot passes $1bn ahead of the next draw on Wednesday.

[PHOTOS]: APC buried in Eket, Akwa Ibom today

This happened in Eket, Akwa Ibom today when some youths from the state staged a dramatical appearance with a coffin portraying a dead APC for burial procession at a rally organised for the state Governor, Udom Emmanuel

Voters exercising their franchise in Bayelsa polls today

The results of the re-run Bayelsa state governorship election is trickling in bit by bit and Naij.com will be monitoring the situation and bring the results live.

Bernie Sanders: Greed isn't good

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said Friday night that former President Bill Clinton, now stumping on the campaign trail for wife Hillary Clinton, committed a “totally disgraceful” act in having an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.

Nwobodo joins APC

Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State yesterday defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and policemen yesterday raided the Abuja residence of the immediate past Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Abdullahi Inde Dikko.

Ladoja

It is confession galore as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) intensifies investigation into the $2.1billion arms deals under the Jonathan Administration.

Sylva and Dickson

Residents of the Southern Ijaw local council of Bayelsa state have started fleeing to neighbouring states ahead of the rescheduled governorship election in the area which is held tomorrow.

The record-breaking $800 million Powerball jackpot is the stuff of dreams, but it all boils down to math. From the huge prize to the enormous odds against winning it, Saturday night's drawing is a numbers game that gives players good reason to brush up on their algebra, maybe as they stand in line to buy a ticket. A look at some of the statistics:

Economic War: U.S. Organizes Global Boycott of Nigerian Crude

Following Nigeria’s refusal to devalue its currency (the naira), in-line with IMF recommendations, crude oil traders worldwide have begun to shun Nigerian crude oil over the last several months. Nigeria remains one of the primary sources of “sweet crude” oil grades that is relatively pure crude oil with low levels of sulfuric content.

Notorious drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman has been recaptured six months since he escaped from Mexico's most secure prison, according to the country's president. Pictured above in February 2014

President Buhari being welcomed by the Minister of Water Resources Suleiman Adamu and Minister of State Foreign Affairs Hajia Khadija Bukar Ibrahim at the Cotonou International Airport as President Buhari arrives to attend 11th Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Niger Basin Authority in Cotonou Benin Republic on 8th Jan 2016

In a bid to fulfill its promise of helping Nigeria fight the Boko Haram insurgency, the United States will today, donate 24 mine-resistant and armor-protected vehicles to the Nigerian Army.

President Buhari Off to Benin republic

See Photos of the Koko master, D' Banj Visit to the Police Headquarters Abuja this morning

D' banj at the police force headquaters

Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on tourists as they boarded a bus on a road leading to the pyramids. One gunmen was arrested at the scene and the other attacker was surrounded in another part of Cairo (file picture)

Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on tourists as they boarded a bus in Cairo, security sources said.

Didier Drogba has ended his short stint with MLS club, Montreal Impact, after only six months and is set to join Guus Hiddink’s backroom staff at Chelsea, according to L’Equipe.

Mahmud Umar Muhammad Bin Atef, an admitted member of the Taliban who fought for Usama bin Laden, was transferred from Guantanamo to the government of Ghana. (Department of Defense)

The Pentagon on Wednesday announced that two Guantanamo Bay inmates with Al Qaeda ties are being sent to Ghana, the first in a wave of 17 detainees expected to be transferred from the prison camp.

We inherited a debt of N432b from Fashola - Ambode

File: Ambode and Fashola

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

The Lagos State Government said it inherited a debt of N430 billion from the administration of Babatunde Raji Fashola.

Chief Tony Anenih

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman, Tony Anenih has explained how he disbursed the N260 million paid into his bank account from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA).

Front view of the hospital

Eric Dumo

Bose Tetede was worn out by the time she arrived home that evening. A hectic four-hour trek to and fro her home in Imule, a small agrarian community with over 3000 residents in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, and Itaope, a border town in neighbouring Republic of Benin, had taken its toll on her. The sound of her heavy breathing summarises the agonising experience.

Senator Babafemi Ojudu, New Political adviser to the President

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Senator Babafemi Ojudu as his special adviser on political matters.

Chief Olisah Metuh

* EFCC is quizzing Metuh over N1.4b in his firm's account

Olisah Metuh has written a statement. According to a source, “He said ex-president Goodluck Jonathan called him and gave him an assignment.

Having breakfast together

After the energy sapping day out on River Thames, London Eye and other areas night before, we woke up to a more fun filled day on the eve of 2016 - December 30th.

Article: Interrogating the budget of Buharinomics - By Femi Aribisala

President Buhari Presenting the 2016 budget in December

IF there is anybody I can vouch for in Buhari’s Cabinet, it is Senator Udoma Udo Udoma. I have known him, and his best friend Keem Bello Osagie, for 30 years. All three of us are graduates of Oxford University, England, although I was there before him and Keem. Udoma is as sharp as a razor; he is one of the most intelligent people I know. Better still, he is a man of unimpeachable integrity. Udoma cannot be bought. He has a very successful law practice; the last thing he would do is fiddle public funds.

Femi Adesina

Chairman and editor-in-chief of Thisday newspaper, Nduka Obaigbena, on Monday revealed the Nigerian Guild of Editors collected N50 million from the Office of the National Security Adviser, in a further widening of the arms purchase scandal.

Former President Obasanjo presenting his latest book "My Watch" to Oba Adewale Akanbi during the visit to the former President. On his effort in attracting people of interest to his Kingdom, the Kind has been seen meeting politicians and leaders of thought across the Yoruba Land.

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Com. Francis Olatunji, Immediate past NLC Chairman in Osun State

A team from DAAR Communications, owners of AIT and Ray Power F.M, was at State House, Abuja, today, to present a giant seasonal card marking Eid el Maulud, Christmas, and New Year, to President Muhammadu Buhari. The team consisted of Mr Raymond Dokpesi Jnr (Chairman), Mr Tony Akiotu (Group MD), Imoni Mac Amarere (MD, DAAR News Services), Paulyn Ugbodaga (Head, Human Resource) and Kunle Onime (Head, Corporate Communications). They were received by Mr Femi Adesina, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to President Buhari, as well as Mr O.J Abuah, Director of Information.

Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary PDP

Press Statement

January 5, 2016

‘Don’t Kill Metuh’ – PDP Cries Out

Stephanie and Myself on the River Thames, Tower Bridge behind

We arrived Victoria coach station around half six in the morning and got to our hotel in Deptford by 10:00 in the morning. After a long 9hrs journey from Glasgow to London, we checked into our hotel and had a very long sleep.

Maiyegun on a boat cruise on River Thames, London December 30, 2015

As the summer season was packing its warm baggages, September 2014, few months after the birth of our son, Caleb, Stephanie and I decided to go on a family break (holiday) at the end of the year - not a decision we took too serious because of the time left, at the time. The time was too short but we couldn't keep it off our minds the thought of spending the end of the year in the City of London

Press Release

Olisa Metuh Honours EFCC Invitation

Oke Aje Market in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State

Uchechi Okwu Kanu, the wife of Biafra leader

Uchechi Okwu Kanu, the wife of a political activist, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra and the director of Radio Biafra Nnamdi Kanu, gives birth to a bouncing baby boy.

Haliru Bello, former PDP Chairman appears in court to stand trial for his role in diverting over $2billion meant for arms purchase in the fight against the boko haram terrorists under the office of the NSA in the last administration. He is in court with his son who is also charged.

Entertainment: Abduction scandal: Davido apologises to Dele Momodu, fans

Artist, Davido

Simon Ejembi

Music star, Davido, has apologised to Dele Momodu and his fans for his conduct over the baby abduction drama which has rocked his plans and been in the news since Tuesday.

Umaru Ibrahim, the managing director/chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation

Umaru Ibrahim, the managing director/chief executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) will continue his tenure as President Muhammadu Buhari re-appointed him for another five years.

New Year Video I made

Politics: Ogun State Towards 2019 - by Badero Olusola

Tinubu, Amosun and Osoba

After the post I shared on how Gov Amosun went to President Buhari to report Tinubu, I followed it up to the reaction of the people concerned; Gov Amosun, Asiwaju Tinubu, Baba Osoba and Otunba Gbenga Daniel

Nigeria: See What The Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi did in church today! [PHOTOS]

Former governor of Ekiti state who is now the minister of solid minerals, Kayode Fayemi, had a thanksgiving service in his church.

Mavin’s Boss, Don Jazzy and YBNL’s CEO, Olamide Adedeji, have settled their rift and issued a joint apology.

Gov. Nyesom Wike

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Mahmud Mohammed, has expressed disappointment with Electoral Tribunal and Court of Appeal judges over what he termed “inconsistent decisions” being delivered in respect to various governorship and senatorial election petitions.

Gov Emmanuel Udom

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has disclosed that three private refinery operators have indicated interest to start operations in the state just as he warned marketers against contravening the miscellaneous code which he said, is punishable by law.

Professor Femi Odekunle, an expert in criminology, was an aide to Lt. General Oladipo Diya as Chief of General Staff (CGS) under the Sani Abacha regime and one of those held for the 1997 alleged coup against the then Nigerian leader. Odekunle is currently a member of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Anti-Corruption set up by President Muhammadu Buhari and headed by Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN). In this interview, he speaks on the mandate of the committee with particular reference to the $2.1billion arms purchase case against former National Security Adviser Sambo Dasuki, among others.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their inability to accept, with equanimity, constructive criticisms of their administration.

In an open letter to music fans and to the organizers of the Headies, DJ Timmy accused the organizers of the show, Hip TV and Ayo Animashaun of placing money over integrity in handing out awards.

Below is DJ Timmy’s open letter:

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