Senatot ben bruce blasted – mr common sense

In Balyelsa state, led by Governor Seriake Dickson, many complained that they could no longer fulfil the financial responsibilities.

For five months, public workers and civil servants have not been paid salary. Which ha cause some to wonder how a state with oil and just little population can't stretch to psy workers their salaries.

The citizens affected by this, and now penniless are sis to have sunk down to mendicancy.

A top official in the governor's office, in defence of the state government, ha spoken that Bayelsa state was not the only state that owed salaries to their workers, and that these other stares even owed about 7 - 8 months salaries.

Some took to social media and lashed out to Senator Ben Bruce, who is also from the state asking if good voice had vanished, because he was always making common sense.

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Election Petitions Tribunal Orders Re-run In Akwa Ibom

The election petitions tribunal sitting in Akwa Ibom state has ordered a fresh re-run for the governorship election in the state. Expressing dissatisfaction at the irregularities that marred the April 11 polls, the tribunal ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct re-run election in 18 of the 31 local government areas of the state.

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Tribunal Upholds Geidam's Victory

Governor Ibrahim Geidam's victory at the Yobe governorship poll has been upheld by the election petitions tribunal. The People's Democratic Party had challenged the results of the election alleging mass irregularities at the polls. However, the tribunal has affirmed the All Progressives Congress candidate, Ibrahim Geidam as the duly elected governor of Yobe state for a second term running.

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INEC Gets New Boss

President Buhari, following the approval of the Council of State yesterday, has appointed Professor Mahmud Yakubu as the substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Professor Yakubu takes over the reins from Mrs Amina Zakari Bala. Until his appointment, Professor Yakubu, a Professor of history and international studies was the executive secretary of Tertiary Trust Fund and also a member of the 2014 national conference. Meanwhile, Mrs Zakari is now the INEC commissioner, North West.

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BREAKING NEWS: Appeal Court Adjourns Ruling On Saraki's Suit Indefinitely

The Appeal Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned, indefinitely, judgment on the Senate President's appeal before it. Recall that Dr Bukola Saraki had filed an appeal challenging the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) to try him earlier last month. The announcement of the adjournment was made by the Registrar of the Court on Monday, 19th October, 2015. As at the time of filing this report, no specific reason was adduced for the adjournment.
Details to follow shortly...

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El-Rufai: Go And Climb Kufena Mountain, Fall And Die

The executive governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai may have gone the way of his Edo state counterpart, Adams Oshiomole, when he blatantly told his critics to go and die. The governor, while fielding questions during a Town Hall meeting on Saturday in Kaduna State blasted his those who criticized his recent appointments.

It had been alleged in some quarters that the governor only favoured his close allies and relatives in terms of appointments. However, the governor dismissed such claims as utter rubbish aimed at detracting the change ongoing in the state. According to him, "if you are not happy with appointments made, you can go and climb Kufena mountain, fall and die".

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Ministerial Screening: Amaechi petitions Saraki

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has petitioned the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki over the recent ministerial screening imbroglio praying the Senate to ignore the supposed indictment by the Judicial Commission set up by the Rivers state government. A copy of the petition, dated 12th October 2015 and signed by his lawyer, Edward Pepple, stated that not only are the allegations levelled against him false, but they were made in bad faith and with the intention to tarnish his good image. The petition further prayed that the principle of fair hearing should be adhered to given that an accused remains innocent before the law until proven otherwise. To this end, the "indictment" by the Commission of enquiry should not in anyway influence his qualification to serve the country. Quoting the case of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar before the Supreme Court as a precedent, it reiterated the ruling of the Apex Court that "an indictment by judicial commission of inquiry or administrative panel is not an 'indictment' or sufficient for the purpose of preventing a person from holding a public office" until the accused is found guilty by a court of law.

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At Least 7 Killed Maiduguri's Huge Explosion

Three blast went off in Maiduguri, Nigeria during late evening hours at around 8pm, killing at least seven people stated by locals and Red Cross.

In Ajilari cross area of the city, a big explosion went off and as said by locals and Red Cross, has currently killed at least 7 people. The area has been targeted twice now, and including September 20th attack when at least 117 were killed.

September 20th attack was on a mosque and killed football fans that were watching a match, as well as passer-by.

On October 1, two teenage suicide bombers blew themselves up in an attack  on Ajilari Cross near Maiduguri military base and airport, leaving at least 39 injured and 10 killed. These previous attacks were blamed on Islamic sect "Book Haram".

Bashir Mohammed, whose house is near the scene said it was unclear what has caused the latest blast that occurred circa 8pm. " Seven dead bodies has been evacuated from the scene of the blasts," said a Red Cross official.

A cleric in the area, Sheriff Ahmad said the numbers of people killed are many, he said now's counting isn't definitive. Ahmad said he has seen body parts in his house. "I don't know how many and I don't think anyone can tell you now," he said.

Umaru Shehu Hospital has been receiving injured people as police, soldiers, Red Cross and officials from Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) were mobilised. A nurse at the hospital, Hafsat Sani, said "There are many houses around the area and blasts have affected many of them."

The police and military haven't made any public announcements, details are imprecise as a night time curfew was placed on Maiduguri. 

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Nerves In Senate As Ministerial Nominees Screening Starts

Nerves are getting high as ex governors Rotimi Amaechi, Babatunde Fashola, Kayode Fayemi, will start their screening at the National Assembly today, Tuesday, October 13, 2015.

According to Vanguard, Amaechi, who's all petitions against him are in court will nor have to deal with troubles of constant increasingly series of petitions as the screening is held. Even, some youths recently demanded Amaechi's removal from the list of nominees.

Senator Samuel Anyanwu (chairman, committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petition) said it is possible for the  committee to probe him (Amaech) because all cases were ongoing and still in court. He said the senators will do nothing of the case of probe. "The senate shall not receive any petitions on any matter for which there is a judicial remedy", he disclosed on Monday.

The other associates of the committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions include Senators Omotayo Alasoadura, Omogunwa Yele, Binta Garba, Ogba Obinna, Muhammad Shitu, Bala Iba-Na' Allah, Olaka Nwogu, Jeremiah Useni, Peter Nwaoboshi and Dino Melaye.

Therefore, with itching attention, Nigerians will now observe how the screening will sift out.

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