Senate In Closed-Door Session Over Customs Boss, Ali's Absence

Nigerian Senate on Wednesday morning entered into a closed door session on the Attorney General of the Federation’s letter that the Chamber to stay action on the invitation of the Customs CG to appear in Uniform. 

Feelers believed the Upper Chamber may decide whether or not to honor AGF Malami 's letter on Hameed Ali's case over wearing of uniform to the Senate. 

Nigeria's Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday wrote to the Senate, urging it to suspend its invitation to the Customs chief Hameed Ali. 

Plateau state commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Samuel Galadima, dies while jogging With Governor Lalong

Plateau Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Mr Samuel Galadima has slumped and died on Wednesday, while jogging along with Governor Simon Lalong, at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos.

Mr Emmanuel Nanle, Director of Press Affairs, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

“Yes, the commissioner slumped while jogging and was rushed to the Plateau Specialist Hospital, where he died,” he said.

Certificate Scandal: Harvard University Denies Dino Melaye

The battle to soil Kogi West Senator Melaye in the certificate scandal mud is far from being over yet. 

The Harvard University in Boston, United States, on Tuesday refuted a claim by Senator Dino Melaye that he was at any time educated at the prestigious Ivy League school, the Registrar’s Office immediately dismissing the suggestion as soon as an official cross-checked it.

How Prof. Osinbajo Saved Me From Toronto University Certificate Scandal - Tinubu

Kogi West Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye is not having a good time with Nigerian media over a report that he did not graduate from department of Geography of the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. But it is not the first time prominent Nigerians are involved in certificate scandals. APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu, was prosecuted by late human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi over certificate forgery during his first tenure as governor between 1999 and 2003, but was 'saved' by the brilliance and firmness of former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (the now Vice President).

Tupac’s handwritten 'Dear Mama' Lyrics to be sold for $75K

With fans doing all they can to earn whatever prized possessions left behind by Tupac 20 years ago, his handwritten 'Dear Mama' lyrics has now been placed up for sale. According to TMZ, MomentsInTime.com is selling Tupac’s handwritten lyrics to his 1995 hit song 'Dear Mama.' 

The three-page love letter to his mother Afeni Shakur is being sold for $25,000 each, for a total of $75,000.

Benue Attacks: Nigerian Police Deploys Special Tactical Force To Zaki-Biam

 

The Inspector General Of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has deployed Special Tactical Force to Zaki-Biam and other troubled spots in Benue state to restore lasting peace and prevent further loss of lives.

The Force’ Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh O. Moshood made this known in a press statement on Wednesday.

The statement read in part:

“Worried by the killings of innocent people by invading unknown gunmen at Zaki Biam in Benue state on 20th March 2017 and destruction of property worth millions of Naira, the Inspector General Of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris npm, mni, has deployed Police Special Tactical Force, comprising Police Mobile Force (PMF specially trained anti-riot policemen), counter terrorism units, conventional policemen, Special Anti-robbery Squad, SIB, detachment of EOD, police k9 (sniffer dogs section), Police Air Wing (aerial surveillance helicopters) and other undercover operatives with their headquarters in Zaki Biam, Ukum Iga, Benue state.

What Nigerians Are Saying About Dino Melaye's Certificate Scandal

Senator Dino Melaye representing Kogi west Senatorial District is currently in the eye of the storm over certificate scandal as exposed by an online medium, Sahara Reporters.

The news medium alleged that the controversial lawmaker did not graduate from Ahmadu Bello University as he claims.

Nigerian Senate on Tuesday ordered the senate committee on Ethics and privileges to look into the matter while the embattled senator says he is ready to submit himself to probe over the certificate mess claiming he is currently undergoing his 8thh masters degree programme at the school.