Governor Mimiko Shows His Other Side

Popularly called “Iroko” by his admirers, Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State is an enigma on the Nigerian political scene.

Mimiko can best be described as a political cat with nine lives, having benefited from Nigeria’s democracy since its return in 1999. The 60-year old former medical practitioner was Ondo state government’s secretary from 1999 to 2003 and minister of power from 2003 to 2007. In 2007 Mimiko decamped to the Labour Party (LP) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the Ondo state governorship seat, which he initially lost, but he was installed by the courts in 2009.

Fayose Shows Proof That Buhari's London Interview Was Fake

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state has released proof to back his claim that Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress,(APC) wasn’t interviewed in London recently Nigerian Bulletin reports.
Addressing journalists Monday February 23 in Abuja, Governor Fayose dismissed the current picture of a purported interview in London of Buhari, describing it as fake, a fabrication on the part of the APC designed to deceive Nigerians.

According to Vanguard, Governor Fayose said the picture was taken in suite 881 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja contrary to claims that they came from an interview in London, adding, “the picture which was widely published by the media was taken in suite 881 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.”
The Governor yesterday took some journalists to the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja to prove that the photo of Gen Buhari, having an interview with Kemi Fadojutimi on ‘All Eyes on Africa’ TV show was actually conducted in Abuja and not in London like his media aides claimed. He compared the sofa, paintings, table lamp, the flower vase, the lighting points and DSTV magazine in the suite with what was published in the papers.

Atiku Challenges Police Over Killing Of ABU Professor

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Sunday challenged the Nigeria Police to provide reasonable explanations on the circumstances that led to the murder of Prof. Ahmed Falaki of the Ahmad Bello University, Zaria.
This was disclosed in a statement by his media office in Abuja, The Nation reports.
The professor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria was killed after he had been mistaken for a Boko Haram insurgent.

Atiku Abubakar

The former Vice President said the explanation given by the police on the circumstances that led to the death of Prof. Falaki, is an embarrassment to the police.
According to him, the explanation that has been given so far on how Falaki died under police custody falls short of logical assimilation.

Liberia Lifts Curfew, Opens Borders After Curbing Ebola

Liberia has officially reopened its border with Sierra Leone and other African nations, and lifted its nationwide curfews after several months of closure due to the Ebola outbreak, the BBC reports.

Health officials transport an Ebola victim

President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on Sunday ordered the lifting of the nationwide Ebola curfew put in place in August to prevent the further spread of the virus. Sirleaf also ordered the opening of the country’s borders with its West African neighbours.

10-year-old Nigerian Girl Enrolled On Open University

Meet a talented 10-year-old Nigerian girl, Esther Okade, who has been recently accepted to study for a university maths degree.

Esther Okade

Esther spends her free time in a similar way to many other girls of her age. She is playing with Barbie dolls and making loom bands. But the main difference between the girl and other 10-year-old children is that she has been accepted to study for a university maths degree – despite not going to school.

Jonathan Speaks About Meetings With Yoruba Obas

A presidential candidate of the PDP, President Goodluck Jonathan, who held meetings with the traditional rulers behind closed doors on Friday and Saturday, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome.
The President in a Facebook message said: “Over the weekend, I visited his Royal Highness, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III. I also visited the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III. At both occasions, I was overwhelmed by the reception given to my entourage and I by the Obas and the people of both Oyo and Ogbomosho.

“The outpouring of love and support I encountered at both cities strengthened my belief in the unity of this great nation, Nigeria. I thank their Royal Majesties and my dear people of Oyo and Ogbomosho for receiving me so graciously. May God bless Nigeria. GEJ.”
Reportedly, Jonathan asked the Obas to support him in his desire to be re-elected. As part of last efforts to win the March 28 elections, President Goodluck Jonathan was asked to sign an undertaking with leaders of the South-West.

IGP Abba Orders Investigation Of Prof Falaki's Murder

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Suleiman Abba has ordered his Kano colleague to investigate the killing of Prof Ahmed Falaki.

Late Professor

The professor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria was killed after he had been mistaken for a Boko Haram insurgent. Details of the situation are still sketchy. Initially it was provided that the police had killed the victim believed to be a militant. However, soon the police said that Prof Falaki had been stabbed by the mob.