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The Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, has disengaged some 15 local workers at the embassy. Senior officials at the embassy told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the benefits of the 15 local workers would be paid soon. They said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, approved the disengagement of the workers due to some ongoing rationalisation of workers at the embassy. The officials, however, said the ministry had also approved the payment of gratuities to the workers, some of whom had worked with the embassy for more than 30 years. Some of the affected workers had alleged that…

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the All Progressives Congress family in congratulating party stalwart and former Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole on his 65th birthday. “Buhari felicitates with the foremost labour leader, his family, friends and colleagues on the milestone, which has been lined with awards and recognition for courageous and selfless service to humanity, the nation and his community as a former leader of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and a governor,” a statement by Femi Adesina read. The President extolled the vision, bravery and forthrightness of Comrade Oshiomhole in instituting long lasting changes in Edo State…

Police have named Nasim Aghdam, 39, as the woman who shot and wounded three people at YouTube’s headquarters in Northern California before killing herself. They say there is no evidence yet that she knew the victims, a 36-year-old man said to be in a critical condition, and two women aged 32 and 27. Aghdam had in the past posted material venting anger at YouTube. Such “active shooter” incidents are overwhelmingly carried out by men – an FBI report found that out of 160 incidents between 2000-2013 only six of the people who opened fire were women. What happened? The suspect…

The governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have met with President Muhammadu Buhari after the February meeting they had in Katsina, but did not reach an agreement on a number of issues. The meeting on Tuesday was held at the Council Chambers in Abuja and all the governors refused to unveil the reason for the meeting. There are speculations that the governors discussed the issue of tenure elongation of party leaders. At the end of the meeting, the governors left the State House without speaking with journalists on the outcome of the dialogue. One of the governor was heard…

Fomer Aviation Minister, Senator Stella Oduah, has faulted the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, over her inclusion in looters list recently released. Oduah, in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, described the allegation that she misappropriated the sum of N9.8 billion as unfounded and laughable. The recently released looters’ list had alleged that the former Aviation Minister stole N9.8 billion and that the EFCC had secured an Interim Forfeiture order on some property secured. The senator representing Anambra North senatorial district said that list was illusory and compiled without proper verification. “In deliberately taking on those he…

A Franck Ribery-inspired Bayern Munich came from behind to take control of their Champions League quarter-final with Sevilla. A Jesus Navas own goal, from Ribery’s low cross, and Thiago Alcantara’s deflected header from the France international’s delivery after the break extended the visitors’ winning run in Europe this season to eight consecutive games. Sevilla made the brighter start and led when midfielder Pablo Sarabia scored after earlier missing a golden opportunity from eight yards at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. Bayern lost midfielder Arturo Vidal to injury and replaced him with James Rodriguez in the 36th minute, as they showed their…

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, including a stunning bicycle kick, as Real Madrid took control of their Champions League quarter-final against Juventus with a convincing first-leg win. The Real forward made history with his opener when he prodded home Isco’s cross – becoming the first player to score in 10 consecutive Champions League games. The Italian side had chances to equalise in a decent first half, although Toni Kroos went close to doubling Real’s lead when he hit the crossbar with a 25-yard effort. READ: Northampton sack manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink Then came one of the great Champions League moments. Dani…

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to reject the apology of the main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for looting the treasury of the most populous black nation in the world. They also demanded that the party return the wealth of the country it looted during its 16-year reign in power. In an online poll conducted by blogger, Abubakar Sidiq Usman through his Twitter account, @MrAbuSidiq. The poll was conducted following the staggering submission by the national chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus that the party looted the treasury and is sorry for its wrongdoings, promising to do better if…

Alexander Mwolwus, Plateau PDP Chieftain has accused former President Olusegun Obansanjo of plotting to discredit the party to promote Social Democratic Party (SDP). Obasanjo, had in a statement made on Monday, told Nigerians not to take the apology offered by PDP some weeks ago serious and had described it as a corrupt political party. Mwolwus told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Pankshin that OBJ’s pronouncement is “very unfortunate” and “selfish in nature”. While describing PDP’s apology to Nigerians through its national chairman as “a right step in the right direction,” he said, “Only great men own up to…

Mark Zuckerberg the founder of Facebook should quit from the Facebook board to protect user privacy said investor Scott Stringer. Stringer oversees New York City’s pension fund investments with almost one billion dollars stake in the social media platform. The financial officer said an independent chairman for the board was needed to ensure privacy safeguards after revelations that data was harvested from more than 50 million Facebook accounts by Cambridge Analytica. Earlier, the Facebook CEO defended his leadership following criticism from Apple’s Tim Cook. READ: Son-in-law of one of Russia’s richest men jailed in Trump-Russia inquiry Mark Zuckerberg said that…