A video which is currently making rounds on social media, shows two students of the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State, allegedly fighting over a suspected yahoo boy they’re both dating.

According to reports, the fight took place, today, at their hostel near Ijele mosque.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2019 general elections.

In his speech, Saraki promised to set the right course for Nigeria.

1. Let me say, once again, how wonderful it is to see so many talented and purposeful young people at this first edition of the Public Dialogue Series with Political Parties on Youth Candidacy and Party Primaries. Looking at you, I see future leaders who present themselves as capable and worthy to take on the mantle of leadership in this country, and this gladdens my heart.

2. From my interactions with many of you, and with your contemporaries across the country, I can see that we are blessed with a determined generation that stands ready to join with us to power a Nigerian renaissance. The quality of people I see here today affirms my belief that, indeed, you are Not Too Young To Run.

4. It is widely acknowledged that ours is a relatively ‘young’ country bursting with tremendous energy, ability and potential. More than 70 per cent of our population is under the age of 40. You are indeed the future of this country. Ordinarily, such a young population would be the envy of many Western countries that are faced with ageing populations, but the dire state of our affairs tarnishes the youthful advantage that we have.

5. Up and down our country today, Nigerians are crying out for succour. Many of our children are hungry. Many people are dying of avoidable or otherwise treatable diseases. Many have fallen below basic living standards, and are now among the 87 million that sealed Nigeria’s position as the country with the highest number of people in extreme poverty. Our young people lack opportunities. The necessary education facilities and system to equip them for the future simply do not exist. We are not creating the jobs needed to usefully engage them in order to grow our economy. And too often, the youth feel shut out, prevented from having any say in the direction of this nation.

6. The harsh conditions of extreme poverty faced by the people, fuels the state of insecurity all over the country. Hunger, lack of education and lack of opportunities push many Nigerians into criminal activities including terrorism. Many of our communities are paralysed with fear – due to incessant communal crises, kidnappings and other social ills, as well as the threat of terrorism. We are failing abysmally to tackle the problems of today and to prepare for the future.

7. Our economy is broken and is in need of urgent revival in order for Nigeria to grow. GDP growth rate has declined. Diversification remains an illusion. Unemployment is at an all-time high. Businesses are shutting down. Jobs are being lost in record numbers, and the capital needed to jumpstart our economy is going elsewhere.

8. Nigeria is perhaps more divided now than ever before. We are increasingly divided along regional, religious and ethnic lines. Nigerians are also divided by class, a festering gulf between the ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have-Nots’. The fault lines of this nation are widening to an alarming degree. We must do something fast, and we must be brave about it.

9. We must ensure the security of lives in Nigeria. As things stand now, no one is safe in this country. No one feels truly safe. We must restore the sanctity of the rule of law and strengthen democratic institutions in order to build a just, fair and equitable society for all. We must rebuild the trust of our people in government. We need a new generation of leaders that are competent, with the capability to rise to the challenges of the 21st century. We must pull this country back together and rebuild, block by block, with dedication and commitment.

10. You will agree with me that this is an urgent task that requires the concerted efforts of each and every one of us. If we look around today, what do we see? What is the condition of our citizens? Where are we as a nation? How are we perceived locally and internationally? Why are we not making the expected progress? Why are we not growing? There is no time to waste. The time is now, to come together to stimulate growth in Nigeria, especially in the national economy.

11. The choice we face in the forthcoming election is either to keep things as they are, or make a radical departure from the old ways. To find a better way of doing things or keep repeating the mistakes of the past. To fix the problems or keep compounding them.

12. It is with all these in mind, and taking account of the challenges that I have outlined, that I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for President. Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming General Elections in 2019 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians.

13. My Plan for Nigeria has inclusion in all aspects of the country’s affairs as a central pillar. Every citizen has the inalienable right to feel a sense of belonging, no matter their background or creed, or what part of the country they come from. No matter who you voted for or what your convictions are, government must work for you.

14. Your generation does not deserve to live in the poverty capital of the world. It is no longer an issue of how we got here, but how do we get out of this situation? I promise you that I will lead the fight and employ every God-given resource available to us in turning things around. I am determined to grow Nigeria out of poverty. We will stimulate the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as one of the ways of energising the economy and to create wealth for our people, especially the youth.

15. I want to see the youth play major roles at all levels, not only in government but also in the private sector and indeed in every area of Nigerian life. This will be a government driven by youthful energy, innovation and a pioneering entrepreneurial spirit. Nigerian youth will be given all the opportunities to realise their potential to the full within a national framework that guarantees inclusiveness. For youth who have ideas and capacity, we will make sure that there is funding for their ventures; and we shall build on the Made in Nigeria legislation as part of our job creation drive.

16. My plan is to secure Nigeria by redesigning our national security architecture, while adequately equipping our security agencies to fulfil their primary role of protecting lives and property.

17. I will address our infrastructural deficit through aggressive financing initiatives including mutually beneficial PPP arrangements, regular floating of bonds and other financial instruments, which will ensure stable, adequate and reliable funding to see to the completion of core projects especially road, rail and power.

18. My plan is to protect all Nigerians and defend their constitutional rights and freedoms. I will stand for and uphold at all times the principle of the rule of law, which is the bedrock of democratic governance.

19. Ours will not be a selective fight against corruption. The emphasis will be on strengthening institutions, with a particular focus on deterrence. We cannot afford to compromise our institutions with proxy wars against perceived political opponents. We see the fight against corruption as crucial to Nigeria’s economic development.

20. I offer leadership driven by empathy. Where leaders are responsive to the citizens. Where they know that government cares. We will not be indifferent or turn a blind eye to the real concerns of our people. Every single Nigerian life matters.

21. For me, the leadership we deserve is one that will be a source of pride to all Nigerians, one that will be respected and admired in Africa and around the world. It should be a leadership that can hold its own and stand tall anywhere in the world. That is the type of leadership I offer.

22. As a former two-term Governor and currently President of the Senate by the grace of God, I believe I possess a unique blend of executive and legislative experience to push for and implement reforms that will deliver real improvements in the daily lives of our people. I know what it takes to create jobs and grow the economy. I can make the tough decisions when it matters. I will spearhead a new agenda that can transform the lives of ordinary Nigerians in real terms.

23. Believe me when I say that it will not be business as usual. This will be a dynamic government of action that will pursue the growth of Nigeria with doggedness, determination and conviction. I will lead a result-driven administration. We shall set targets with clear timelines to ensure that anticipated deliverables are met. You can benchmark us and hold us accountable. In short, I assure you that I will deliver on all promises. What I envision is a new chapter in governance in this country. We will be driven by what is best for Nigerians.

25. I have deliberately chosen the opportunity of being here with you, my Number One constituency who I see as the future of our great country, to make my intention known. I believe the Nigerian youth are critical to rebuilding and growing the economy, and restoring our national pride.

26. I therefore ask you and all well-meaning Nigerians to join hands with me in this noble cause.

My brothers, My sisters, Let’s Grow Nigeria Together.

God bless you all.

A man has been rushed to hospital with a rather big nail buried inside his throat in a community in Kano. 

The man had a nail stuck inside his throat

 

In what will come across as a rather shocking development, a man has been rushed to a hospital in Kano state after allegedly being attacked by thieves in his home. 

 

The man identified as Alhaji Auwalu Awaisu, was rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, after two teenagers stabbed him in the throat in Dorayi, Kano.

 

Local reports show that the act was committed by his debtor, one Aminu Manga, with the help of his friend. Auwalu was said to have loaned Aminu some amount of money and collected some documents as collateral.

 

However, on the day of the incident, Aminu allegedly called the victim that he was ready to repay the loan and they agreed to meet at Auwalu’s house, but on getting there, Aminu stabbed him and fled with his car.

 

It was Auwalu’s cry for help that attracted neighbors who, immediately, rushed him to the hospital, after which the suspects were arrested. 

 

The man's current condition is not known as at the time of this report.

SummerSlam 2018 Results: Here are all the results from SummerSlam 2018 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

WWE superstar Roman Reigns defeated WWE Universal Champion at SummerSlam to be crowned as the new Champion. The Big Dog was helped on course to his victory by three spears and the presence of the Monster Braun Strowman lurking outside the ring. Strowman retained his Money in the Bank contract after defeating Kevin Owens early in the evening. During the main event, he came down in the ring with his microphone to announce that he will cash in his contract against the winner of the match.

Using the distraction caused by the Monster, Reigns delivered three Superman Punches and two Spears to Brock Lesnar. But before he could go for the cover, the Beast Incarnate locked him up in a headlock. Lesnar delivered three suplexes to Reigns after which he went to solve the Monster problem. He delivered a F-5 to Strowman and threw away his briefcase far away from the ring. Lesnar picked up a steel chair and launched a vicious beating on Strowman.

But as soon as he entered the ring, Reigns pounced on him with a spear and went down for the covers to earn the victory. Strowman, who was beaten up outside the ring, could not get up to cash in on the contract.

Earlier, Ronda Rousey created history by becoming the first female athlete to win WWE and UFC Women’s titles. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion defeated Alexa Bliss in a matter of minutes to be crowned the new Raw Women’s Champion.

WWE SummerSlam 2018 Highlights

SummerSlam 2018 Results:

* KickOff – Andrade “Cien” Almas and Zelina Vega def. Rusev and Lana

* Kickoff – Cedric Alexander def. Drew Gulak (For the Cruiserweight Championship)

* Kickoff – The B-Team def. The Revival (For Raw Tag Team Championship)

Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler For the Intercontinental Championship)

The New Day def. The Bludgeon Brothers via Disqualification vs (For the Smackdown Tag Team Championship)

Braun Strowman def. Kevin Owens (For Money in the Bank)

Charlotte Flair def. Carmella vs Becky Lynch (For the Smackdown Women’s Championship)

Samoa Joe def. AJ Styles via Disqualification vs (For the WWE Championship)

The Miz def. Daniel Bryan

Finn Balor def. Baron Corbin

Shinsuke Nakamura def. Jeff Hardy (For United States Championship)

Ronda Rousey def. Alexa Bliss (For the Raw Women’s Championship)

Roman Reigns def. Brock Lesnar (For the Universal Championship)

A Special security force coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA) has arrested three suspects, including a soldier and a policeman over criminal activities , including fuelling recent herdsmen/farmers clashes in parts of the Middle Belt.

Two of the suspects, Ahmed Sani, and one Corporal Ibrahim Idris, were apprehended in Jos by the special force which included military personnel, after being caught with various firearms and ammunition.

Sani, reputed in security circles to be a notorious armed robber, kidnapper and assassin, was arrested in an operation in conjunction with the Special Task Force (STF) on July 21, 2018; while Idris, a soldier residing in Maxwell Khobe Barracks, Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, was arrested on June 27, 2018.

Security sources told NAN that Sani, also notoriously known as ‘Sani Gunrunner’, trades in various calibre of firearms and ammunition almost on a daily basis.
“Sani is one of the brains behind the feud between the Fulanis and other ethnic group in the Middle Belt. This is owing to the constant supply of arms and ammunition he receives owing to his close relationship with Idris”, a reliable security source told our reporter.

The source further revealed that information obtained during Sani’s interrogation led to the arrest of a police officer, one Sergeant Zakaria, attached to the Police Counter Terrorism Unit in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The NPF personnel was arrested in a sting operation while in the process of supplying 400 rounds of ammunition to Sani who was already in custody.

“Sani’s confession also helped identify one Suleiman who is a detainee in Jos Prison. On interrogation, Suleiman confessed that he was a gunrunner before his remand in prison custody.

He also confessed to facilitating the sale of arms and ammunition while still in prison.
Sani and Suleiman are currently assisting security forces with information that can lead to the arrest of other syndicate members,” the source said.

In the same vein, one Ahmadu, a Fulani militia commander was arrested on July 16, 2018, at Barkin Ladi, Jos.

According to sources, the interrogation of Ahmadu led to the arrest of three other Fulani militiamen.

The army is conducting further interrogation of all the suspects.

The Office of the NSA declined to comment on these arrests, but NAN learnt that the presidency has been briefed.

Laolu Akande, senior special assistant to the Vice President confirmed on Monday that such briefing had indeed been made.

In his hand gliding so smoothly

Ageless golden pen of knowledge

In sync with his brain so rare

With powerful eyes piercing him admirably

He stool with elegant posh and poise

Spewing grace, guidance and gratitude

Tola Adeniyi

Reveling in the euphoria of deserved encomiums

Escaped my eyes tiny drops of shinning silver

For a man whose tireless pen and paper

Nigeria

And Amidst involuntary joyous tears

Heaved I a sigh so selfish

How divinely lucky is Lady Kay

To have a father in the legend so rare.

The Lagos Prisons Command has disclosed that inmates in the state prisons have been showing massive interest in education as some inmates are already pursuing their PhDs at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison.

Mr Tunde Ladipo, the Controller of Prisons, Lagos Command, made this known in an interview with NAN.

He stated that a new zeal for education have been brought to life after two inmate inspired others by vying to get themselves a PhD. degree.

“The command is committed in ensuring that no inmate is left behind in terms of education, as this is part of the reformation we are carrying out.

“Sometime around May or June, two of the inmates who have acquired their Masters degrees enrolled for their PhD in the newly established National Open University of Nigeria centre at the Kirikiri facility.

“One of the inmates is studying Business Management and the other, Peace and Conflict Resolution, and the Vice Chancellor of the NOUN who personally presented them with the letter approving their PhD courses said it is tuition free.

“To us, this is ground breaking and very encouraging, as they have shown that they are not limited by the situation they find themselves. And that is part of the essence of our on-going reformation across the prisons.

“As a result of this, the command is also witnessing an increase of enrollment of inmates into various categories of learning at the various prisons schools.

“We are indeed happy with the establishment of the new NOUN centre at the Kirikiri Prison, with state-of-the art facilities such as ultra modern and well stocked library, computers and air conditioners,” Ladipo told NAN.

According to him, about 157 inmate have registered as private candidates at the upcoming second series of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination across the state.

Giving a breakdown of the statistics of the inmates from the various facilities, he said that 91 of the inmates were from the Ikoyi Prisons, 12 from the Female Prisons, 14 from from the Medium and 40 from the Maximum Prisons.

The Controller assured that the command is putting all that needs to put in place in all the various facilities in the state to ensure that the register inmate come out in flying colours.

“I will like to commend the Federal government for its commitment in exposing the inmates to life-changing reforms that are ongoing currently in the prisons, through education and skills acquisition.

“It is worthy to note that government, through the Controller General of Prisons, Ja’afaru Ahmed, recently donated books to facilities across the country for improved research, teaching and learning for the inmates.

“This, coupled with the new facilitators we have engaged to complement the existing ones in facilities, will go a long way in improving the performance of the inmates during the WASSCE examination.

“Aside intervention from the Federal government in preparing the inmates for the examination, a bank also presented cash donation as well as some fans, in an effort to upgrade the facilities for conducive teaching and learning,” he said.