FG to exempt NNPC, others from TSA

There were indications yesterday that the Federal Government may exempt Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and several other agencies from the Treasury Single Account, TSA, policy.

Make one more hit – 2face begs Don Jazzy, D’banj. By Ayo Onikoyi

If you are one of those who have for years, yearned for a come back, then this should excite you as 2face Idibia has pleaded with Don Jazzy and D’Banj to make one more hit together.

NNPC’s quiet revolution

I wish to congratulate President Muhammadu Buhari for his choice of the leadership of the NNPC, Dr.Ibe Kachikwu, a gentleman of impeccable pedigree and his  crack team of Executive Directors that includes Dr. Maikanti Baru, Group Executive Director, Exploration & Production; Mr. Isiaka Abdulrazaq, Group Executive Director, Finance & Services; Engr. Dennis Nnamdi Ajulu, Group Executive Director, Refining & Technology; and Dr. Babatunde Victor Adeniran, Group Executive Director, Commercial & Investment

FG committed to press freedom – Adeshina

Lagos – The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina, has assured media practitioners of the Federal Government’s commitment to upholding press freedom.

Adeshina said this at the public presentation on Tuesday of the first two volumes of a book entitled, “Nigerian Media Leaders: Voices beyond the Newsroom, “ written by Mr Richard Ikiebe.

Saraki is our choice, no political trial will change our opinion- Senators declare

Members of the Senate have said no political, vindictive and mischievous trial will make them change their opinion about Senator Saraki being their president. The senators said this in a statement they released yesterday which was signed by Senator Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba

"We also want to state here, on behalf of our colleagues, that the Senate remains solidly behind Senator Saraki and we express our unalloyed support for his leadership. We reiterate the fact that he is our choice for the post of Senate President and no politically motivated, mischievous and vindictive trial will change our opinion of him." the statement read.

Diddy beat Jay Z, Drake; tops Forbes rapper earnings list

Diddy is said to be working on a long-awaited album but, even without his music, he was the top-earning rapper of the past year.

Releasing its annual list on Tuesday, Forbes said that Diddy — whose real name is Sean Combs and whose stage names include Puff Daddy — took in $60 million from June 2014 to June 2015.His earnings come mostly through his business projects, especially his venture selling French-made Ciroc liquor, the wealth magazine said.

Army officer shoots musician in Lagos

LAGOS— Doctors in New Nigeria Hospital at Kirikiri area of Lagos State, are currently battling to save the life of a young artiste who was shot by a yet- to -be-identified Army officer, last Wednesday morning.

It was learned that the victim was returning home from the studio with his friend when he was shot by the soldier.  He was later rushed to a nearby hospital that same night for treatment.

APC greets Nigeria Muslims at Eid-el-Kabir, commends the sacrifice of Nigerians

The All Progressives Congress (APC) felicitates with all Muslims in the country on the occasion of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir, wishing them a successful, joyous and peaceful celebrations.

In a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party said since sacrifice lies at the core of Eid-el-Kabir, it is also pertinent to commend all Nigerians for their sacrifice all through the years for the emergence of a better Nigeria.

”Being the first Eid-el-Kabir to be celebrated since the change train arrived in our country, we thank all our compatriots for their support and personal sacrifice that have seen Nigeria emerging, gradually but steadily, from years of bad governance, impunity, unbridled corruption and neglect of the larger population.

”In particular, we commend our gallant soldiers, many of whom have paid the supreme sacrifice, for continuing to stand up for the unity and cohesion of our dear country. We assure them of our unqualified support as they remain in battle, even during this moment of celebration, to ensure our safety and security and to crush the terrorists who have killed and maimed many innocent citizens,” it said.

APC prayed that just as Allah accepted the sacrifice of Ibrahim when he totally surrendered to the will of God by his willingness to sacrifice his son, the sacrifice of all Nigerians will be accepted in such a way as to make the country a proud member of the comity of nations again, with an economy that grows for the benefit of all, not for a few fat cats, and a country that is so safe and secure that all can live a better life and reach the zenith of their

chosen careers.

”We appeal to all our compatriots to continue to support our President in his daunting task of steering the country towards peace, security and prosperity, and be ready to make even more sacrifice for a better Nigeria,” the party said

Osinbajo to represent Buhari in ECOWAS peace meeting in Burkina Faso. By Levinus Nwabughiogu

ABUJA–Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo would be representing President Mohammadu Buhari at the ECOWAS peace meeting with the military junta in Burkina Faso today.

It will be recalled that the regional body had after its Tuesday’s Extra-ordinary session in Abuja selected a group of West African leaders to talk with the coupists in Quagadougou with an aim of reinstalling the ousted interim president, Michael Karfando to power.

The delegation had President Mohmmadu Buhari of Nigeria and his counter-parts in Togo, Ghana, Benin and Senegal is to depart today.

The Vice President is expected back to Abuja later today.

Saraki’s travail: Buhari’s connection, Tinubu’s input. By Rotimi Fasan

THESE are not the best of times for Bukola Saraki, Senate President and chairman of the so-called 8th National Assembly that has done virtually nothing about its law-making responsibilities, but has continued to rip Nigerians off collecting huge allowances for practically sitting on its palm and watching the sun go down each day since it was inaugurated last June.
Mr. Saraki’s National Assembly has spent more time on recess than in the chambers of the Assembly, no thanks to the leadership struggle that has bedeviled the place since the intrigue that brought Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, his counterpart in the House of Representatives, into office.