In Case You Missed It: Omojuwa.Com brings you the top stories in the news today 27th of February, 2017.
Court sacks Senator Bassey Akpan, demands refund of all emoluments.
A federal high court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sacked the senator representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial district, Bassey Akpan, from the Nigerian Senate.
Nigerians can now register their businesses via a single form – CAC
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has consolidated the forms required to register a business in Nigeria, reducing the number from seven to one.
A Prelude to “ShETHER”: The History of Beef Between Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj
On Saturday, Remy Ma grabbed the attention of the rap world with “ShETHER,” a vicious seven-minute diss record that attacked Nicki Minaj from every conceivable angle: her brother’s legal problems, her rumored plastic surgery, her alleged use of ghostwriters, her collaboration with Gucci Mane on Thursday.
FG shuts down ponzi scheme, arrests promoters
The Nigerian Government, through the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has sealed up the premises of Yuan Dong (YDEC) Ponzi scheme over illegal investment operations in the country.
List of items DSS found in Gabriel Suswam’s house
A former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has been arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS.
Ambode, don’t sign this bill – By Wale Fatade
A perfect definition of irony in the Nigerian context is when legislators break their recess to pass a bill. For the farce that passes for legislation in our part of the world, citizens should be wary of a hastily passed bill. When you then factor in the incestuous relationship between the executives and legislators in most states, the suspicion gets heightened.
Lecturer forced to mop floor, wash toilet after scandal
A lecturer in the English Department, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State, Isiaq Yusuf, popularly called I.G. Yusuf, has become an object of ridicule after he was caught naked in his student’s apartment.
How to check for fake tyres – Standard Organisation of Nigeria
The Standard Organisation on Nigeria has warned Nigerians to always check for expiry dates of tyres before purchase.
Any stupid person unwilling to support Buhari should kiss Nigeria good bye – Sagay
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has stated that anyone that is not willing to support the current administration should be ready to ‘kiss Nigeria goodbye.’
IN PICTURES: Obasanjo visits El-Rufai in Kaduna
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo has just arrived the Kaduna International Airport, on a one-day working visit to the state. He was received by the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
Keeping up with Yemi Osinbajo – By Shola Oyeyipo
President Muhammadu Buhari, determined to see a Nigeria of his dream, might have cleverly borrowed from the quote of a former President of the United States of America, Ronald Reagan, who once said: “Surround yourself with great people; delegate authority; get out of the way”.
Ekiti PDP Senator ignores Fayose, declares support for Sheriff
While the Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, champions the movement against Ali Sheriff as Peoples Democratic Party chairman, a senator from his state has declared full support for Mr. Sheriff.
El-Rufai puts up 1,990 governement houses for sale
In order to cut the cost of maintaining government quarters, the Kaduna State government has decided to sell about 1,990 of its non-essential residential quarters.
FG appoints new directors for aviation agency NCAA
The Federal Government on Monday approved the appointment of five new directors and one General Manager for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Why I don’t regret working with Goodluck Jonathan – Reuben Abati
Contrary to public sentiments that members of ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan’s cabinet enjoyed working with him because of his alleged leniency towards corrupt people, his then media adviser, Mr. Reuben Abati, has said that he had no regrets working with Jonathan, because of the many lessons and quality exposure that he received under him.
