Ekiti Governor 'Threatens' APC Over Attacks On Jonathan

 
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, made another statement warning the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, over unprovoked attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign train in some parts of the north.
Reportedly, the governor said that they would “no longer tolerate any orchestrated attack on President Jonathan and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) anywhere in the country”.
Governor Fayose’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, who spoke on his behalf, said President Jonathan’s humility and silence must not be taken for

Someone Tell The President That Refusal To Jail Criminals Is An Impeachable Offence

They say the first thing you do when you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging. But not GEJ. In this piece by Ilesanmi Omabomi, explains that the president not jailing corrupt people is an impeachable offence. Like most of his other absurdities GEJ does not seem to get this simple logic. His entire campaign has been nothing but a production line for absurdities.
GEJ has been struggling to cope with the politically asphyxiating effects of his opponent Mohamadu Buhari’s anti-corruption driven campaign. GEJ has been under the hammer for running a corruption ridden government. In an attempt to defend himself he comes up with the most absurd argument possible. He tells the very voters he is soliciting their votes that he has failed to fight corruption because he does not believe in sending people to jail. This was obviously intended to be a shot aimed at his opponent GMB who jailed several corrupt politicians when he first led the country in the eighties. Given the anti-corruption atmosphere currently pervading the country, a competent campaign manager will be convulsing

Boko Haram: Nigeria Do Not Need UN's Help - NSA

 
The National Security Adviser (NSA) to President Goodluck Jonathan, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has disclosed that Nigeria won’t be needing the help of the United Nations (UN), to fight militant group, Boko Haram.

Aregbesola, Omisore Wait For Election Tribunal Judgment

The August 9 governorship election in Osun state which sparked a big conflict between the winning elected party APC, led by Governor Rauf Aregbesola and the challenging party PDP, led by Senator Iyiola Omisore, still awaits the final tribunal verdict.
News in reveals that, the Election Petitions Tribunal hearing matters arising from the Osun State governorship election held on August 9, 2014, has adjourned indefinitely for final judgment.
The Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Elizabeth Ikpejime, said this in her ruling on Friday after parties in the case had adopted their final written addresses.
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore, prayed the tribunal to declare him the winner of the total lawful votes cast during the poll and return him as the governor of Osun State.

However, Governor Rauf Aregbesola, who is the first respondent in the case, urged the panel to dismiss the petition.

Everyday Life Of Hausa-Fulani Herdsmen

Nigeria’s peasant cattle production is based in its semi-arid north. The area’s dryness becomes a major problem to cattle in the dry season. Herds are protected by bringing them down to the southern parts that are usually wetter at such times.

The Hausa Fulani are a diverse people who live across Nigeria, in Africa. They herd cattle, sheep, goats and camels, and live from the milk produced through their cows.

Zamfara To Use Modern Systems For Tax Collection

Modern system of tax collection will be introduced in Zamfara State as part of its efforts to improve the state Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) The Zamfara House of Assembly has said.

Zamfara Governor, Abdul Aziz Yari

This was reported by Leadership Nigeria.leadership also reports that the Chairman of the House Committee of Finance and Appropriation, Alhaji Aliyu Kagara, said a bill has been passed for local government harmonised rates and levies into law and now waiting for the governor’s assent.
“In the content of the law, there is provision for the use of digital machines in the collection of taxes and levies across the state.

Woman Describes How Boko Haram Are Ruling Baga

A woman who wants to remain unnamed has described to BBC Hausa the evils and ordeals going on right now in the town of Baga after she escaped the town of Baga, Kukawa LGA, Borno State which is currently under the control of Boko Haram. 

Infra-red images show people in the village of Doron Baga on January 2 – before the attack

Baga after the attack

Boko Haram carried out one of its deadliest attacks earlier this month town of Baga. The exact number of people has not been verified killed the military claim over 2,000 people have died but one woman who survived the attacks has told the BBC Hausa service about life in the town.
The woman’s story was was narrated by the BBC. In her story she describes how Boko Haram are running the town and how bodies on the street have started decomposing. She also describes how women have taking interest in the militants and marriages being arranged.
“Boko Haram fighters are currently in control of the town. When they attacked, they destroyed shops and burnt down our houses.