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One week after it was cancelled, President Trump says summit with North Korea is back on
US President, Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un in Singapore on 12 June is back on a week after it was scrapped.
Trump made the announcement after talks with a senior North Korean envoy at the White House today. He also said that North Korea "wanted to do denuclearisation", although the North did not confirm this.
The envoy, Gen Kim Yong-chol, hand-delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to President Trump. Trump said it was "a very interesting letter and at some point it may be appropriate" to share it.
Round 2!... Bobrisky fires back at TV host, Hero Daniel; Says he is not on his level
Bobrisky and LITV host, Hero Daniels both took a swipe at each other
over Toyin Lawani's car gift to ex-BBNaija housemate, Nina, on Friday.
Read previous report here.Bobrisky apparently isn't done with Hero, as he took to his Instagram page to slam him yet again in two seperate posts. Read below...
Abeg if u know dis motherfucker with cow skull tell him I'm never in his level in any level. Did u cal urself a comedian ? U are not funny and I don't think anyone find ur dirty ass funny. Just because Linda ikeji employ u fool doesn't mean u have mouth to talk me. Pls how much is your salary...u wanna mess with me ! I will finish ur upcoming Career trust me. The last time I saw dis he goat was at mega chicken. I don't even know the bastard. He walked up to me to introduce himself to me that he work for Linda in my mind I was like sothe fool was now asking for my no. Now the idiot wanna talk to me. U want to use me to blow abi ? Naaa ur own will never work. For those of u who don't know wat dis idiot did. He mentioned me on a post that was going viral lastnite and I saw it. And I responded to the idiot never to include my name or come close to me again whenever he see me in public, But wait Guys ! Y do some people pretend to like u wen they are alone with u and later go behind to gossip. I'm waiting for ur clap back o and see how I will finish u asap. Idiot see his ear like church standing fan. Foolish boy.
Super Eagles gear up for England friendly at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (Photos)
The Super Eagles of Nigeria squad have kicked off preparations for their friendly against England, which is part of the build-up games ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia this month.
Captain John Obi Mikel alongside Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun and Ahmed Musa among other stars who were pictured today training at the Wembley Stadium, where the game will kick off on Saturday, June 2, 2018. at 5:15 PM.
See full photos below..
EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu tells banks to provide list of corrupt customers
Ibrahim Magu, the acting Chairman of EFCC has asked banks to provide a list of corrupt customers ahead of the 2019 general elections.
Magu urged compliance officers of banks in Nigeria to be more diligent in their responsibilities, as a way of tackling money laundering and other fraudulent practices in the sector. He said compliance officers in various banks in Nigeria must also take ownership of the fight against corruption, which he described as one of the problems bedeviling the banking industry.
Speaking during an interactive session with Association of Chief Compliance Officers of Banks in Nigeria, ACCOBIN, in Lagos on Thursday, May 31, 2018, Magu said: “We need to find a common ground to work together. You have a responsibility to fight corruption.
“The Commission is ready to partner with you to ensure a healthy economy. We are ready to assist the banks in recovering their debts, but compliance officers must ensure due diligence, especially when giving out loans to customers. I know you sometimes need to protect some of your customers. But it is sometimes better that you do without some of these people; otherwise, you will be seen as conspiring with them to steal public funds.”He further charged banks’ compliance officers to always provide the Commission with necessary information to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities, adding that “We must work together to save this country. Most of the banks are sitting on water. In fact, some of these banks are almost collapsing.
“I know there are questions you can’t ask, particularly it involves some individuals, but if you give us information on such people, we will move in. If there are fundamental issues that can affect your banks, you can give us the information, especially as another general election approaches. I don’t want to be charging banks alongside suspected criminals because doing so can wreak havoc on the economy. It will even discourage investors from coming to the country.”
Police IG, Ibrahim Idris tells Federal High court to declare the Senate's insistence his appearance as 'illegal'
The Inspector of General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to declare as unconstitutional, the Senate’s insistence that he must appear for a legislative hearing in person.
He insisted in his suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/457/2018 and filed on April 30, 2018, that his personal appearance before the Senate was unnecessary because the issues for which he was invited were not personal.
The IGP, through his lawyer, Alex Izinyon (SAN), who filed the suit on his behalf, joined the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, and the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as defendants in his suit.
He noted that if he was to personally honour every invitation sent to the office of the IGP, there would be no time to attend to his main responsibilities. The Senate had in a letter dated April 25, 2018, invited the IGP to appear before it in relation to the purported inhuman treatment of Senator Dino Melaye and the killings in many parts of the country.
The IGP, on April 26, refused to appear before the Senate but delegated the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations) and Commissioner of Police, Kogi State to represent him at the Senate. But the Senate refused to grant an audience to the two representatives, insisting that the IGP must personally appear for the legislative hearing.
The upper legislative chamber then rescheduled the meeting for May 2 and again directed that the IGP must honour its invitation in person. The IGP, in a supporting affidavit accompanying his suit, said his action of delegating his subordinates to appear before the Senate was backed by law.
He said under the Constitution and Police Act, he had the power to delegate responsibilities, including directing some of his subordinates to represent him wherever he was invited, more so that his choice of the DIG (Operations) and CP, Kogi State was on the basis that they were conversant with the issues for which he was invited.
Both Saraki and the Senate, in a counter-affidavit, accused the IGP of using the court to shield himself from being scrutinised by the legislature. They stated that the IGP’s representatives were denied audience because of “the weighty issues which require clarification as they touched on the very soul of our national existence and in order to ensure fruitful and meaningful deliberations.”
They prayed the court to reject the plaintiff’s prayers and dismiss the suit. Justice John Tsoho on Thursday adjourned till June 29 for the hearing of the suit.
Armed robbers stripped and beaten mercilessly in Rivers (Photos)
Nemesis caught up with three armed robbers that specialize in stealing phones and money from their victims in Eleme town, Rivers state today May 31st.
The robbers were apprehended around High Tension Area of Aleto in Eleme after they succeeded in snatching some phones and money from their victims at gunpoint and even shot a man.
A mob pursued them, caught them and beat them mercilessly before handing them over to the police.
Gunmen abduct 25 persons in fresh Birnin Gwari attack
At least 25 persons were abducted along the Birnin Gwari-Funtua road in Kaduna state on Thursday May 31st.
Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Birnin Gwari, Danladi Duyina, who confirmed the abduction, said the kidnappers struck between Kiryoyi and Maganda villages of Birnin Gwari local government area and reportedly stopped vehicles carrying passengers and ordered the people into the bush.
“I am not in a position to say precisely the number of people abducted, but they are many.Recall that last week, 44 passengers travelling in five vehicles were also abducted in similar circumstance.
May be 25 or more than that. I cannot not say, but all passengers in the vehicles were abducted. They stopped five vehicles, one of the driver who was driving a gulf car managed to escape. This is what we go through on the road and we are pleasing with the authorities to help us address this problem. People cannot go to farm and they cannot travel, this is too bad.”
Boko Haram kills five soldiers in Borno
An attack carried out by Boko Haram members have left five soldiers dead in Pridang– Bitta in Gwoza local government area of Borno state. The director, army public relations, Texas Chukwu, who confirmed the tragic incident, said the sect members engaged troops of 271 task force battalion deployed in Operation Lafiya Dole in a gun battle.
“While on clearance operation along Pridang – Bitta in Gwoza local government area of Borno dtate, fought through an ambush staged by elements of Boko Haram Terrorists. In the firefight that ensued, the gallant troops fought through the ambush, they neutralized several Boko Haram Terrorists, while others fled with gunshot wounds. The remains of the deceased personnel have been promptly evacuated to 7 Division Medical Services and Hospital.”
CBN Deputy Governor Adebayo Adelabu Resigns
President Muhammadu Buhari has formally accepted the disengagement of the Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, with effect from July 15, 2018.
In a letter dated May 24, 2018 and personally signed by him, President Buhari thanked Mr. Adelabu for his services to the country and wished him the best in his future ambitions.
“While appreciating your services in the Central Bank of Nigeria since 9th April 2014, I wish you the very best in your future ambitions and continued commitment to public service in our country and specifically, as you seek to play a more active role in politics, in your home State,” the letter stated.
Adelabu formally assumed duty as Deputy Governor at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on April 9, 2014 and served at different times as Deputy Governor in charge of Financial System Stability (FSS), Corporate Services (CS), and lastly Operations (Ops), before he tendered his letter of disengagement.
The disengagement was not unconnected with his ambition of contesting the governorship of Oyo State in the forthcoming primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is a direct grandson of late Adegoke Adelabu (aka Penkelemesi), an articulate grassroots politician of the pre-independence political era.
He was an Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Plc. He holds a First Class degree in Accounting from the (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
''May negativity run away from you'' BBNaija ex-housemate, Alex tells her love interest Tobi as she wishes him a happy birthday
Today is ex-BBNaija housemate, Tobi Bakre's birthday and his love interest, Alex, took to her IG page to wish him an amazing birthday. One of her prayers for him is that negativity will run far from him. Is this a shade at someone? Read her Birthday message below
Nothing good comes easy. This dawned on me when I remembered we had our first long discussion with our eyes covered. Knowing you has taught me a lot and I'll forever be grateful. Ups and downs I have faced in life but you added to those people that made the recent ones easy. Taking a step backwards before any decision is one thing you always tell me. You make me strong whenever I feel like giving up. Only 174 days since we met and it feels like I have known you all my life. I have been looking for a befitting birthday gift but to no avail which is explainable. There is nothing on earth that can stand as a gift more special than you and I can't buy you a you. You have taught me that the whole world might be against me but I should always stand for the truth. The knowing of Tobi is the beginning of wisdom. You are a whole lot of work and currently one of the most annoying people I have which makes you part of my family. The world is not ready for you. In you I found a friend to cry with and laugh with,In you I found home,in you I found peace of mind. As you add one year today, May God bless you abundantly. May good things be your portion. May negatively run away from you. Your future is brighter than the sun. Like I always say,Tobi, your happy smile is amazing. Fine boy physically and at heart, thanks for dealing with all my bullshit and trouble. I can never ask for a better friend. I have the king of the best.
'The future of Nigeria belongs to the youths' - Fayose mocks Fayemi's deputy who is 74 years old
Yesterday, APC governorship candidate in Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi picked 74-year-old Adebisi Egbeyemi as his running mate in the July 14th state governorship election.
Reaction to it, Governor Fayose tweeted, 'today in Ekiti, the PDP Deputy governorship candidate is 39 year old. He became chairman of Ado LG at 35. On the contrary, the APC deputy governorship candidate is 74 year old. He was chairman of Ado LG 25 years ago'.
He also said, 'the future of Nigeria belongs to the youths and we must handover the country to them without restrictions. If at 18, you are old enough to choose, you must also be seen as old enough to be chosen'.
We must have a Nigeria where anyone who is qualified to vote can also be voted for, not this hypocritical signing of "Not Too Young To Run" Bill by the same President who said our youths are lazy and must not run against him in 2019.
Evicted jobless son, 30, finally packs out his belongings including toys from his parents' home (Photos)
30-year-old Michael Rotondo from New York whose parents took him to court last week to evict him, has packed all of his belongings out of his family home.
The jobless man was dragged to court by his parents Mark and Christina Rotondo because he does not pay any rent, and does not help with any chores around the house.
Michael, who has until noon on Friday to leave his parents' four-bedroom home in Camillus, New York, a quiet commuter town just west of Syracuse, was spotted at around 6.45pm on Thursday moving his properties into a grey Ram truck.
He was assisted by his cousin Anthony Mastropool who helped him in loading his belongings including toys which belonged to his eight-year-old son.
While packing, Rotondo's father Mark was also spotted moving between the house, but the estranged pair never looked at each other or exchanged words
The 30-year-old told Syracuse.com that there will be no further contact or relationship with his parents after leaving their home.
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