Ibadan Businessman, Abimbola Davies Loses Mum.

One of the industrious sons of Ibadanland and a principal actor in Association for Better Nigeria (ABN) of the June 12 saga, Otunba Abimbola Davies, is bereaved

Hot Nigerian Rapper, Olamide Loses Dad.

Nigeria's hot rapper and the Yahoo Boy No Laptop (YBNL) boss, Olamide Adedeji aka 'Badoo' is bereaved. 

Abubakar Audu's Death Positions Tinubu's Man, Abiodun Falake As Kogi Governor.

With the look of things and as constitution required that Deputy should step in as governorship candidate in a case like this as presently being witnessed in Kogi State, with the sudden death of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Abubakar Audu.

Kogi APC Guber Candidate, Abubakar Audu Is Dead.

The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday's election of Kogi State, Prince Abubakar Audu is dead.

2 Weeks After Balogun Olubadan's Demise, Another Ibadan High Chief, Omiyale Dies.

About two weeks after the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Olubadan apparent, High Chief Sulaiman Adegboyega Omiyale passed on at the age of 91, another High Chief on the Olubadan Chieftaincy ladder has died.

Arms Procurement Fraud: President Buhari Orders Arrest Of Perpetrators

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate arrest of those involved in the arms and ammunition deals fraud. This order came after Buhari received the interim reports of the 13-man committee, inaugurated on 31st August,2015, by office of the National Security Adviser, to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Arm Forces and Defence since 2007 till date.

Here is the full details of the shocking revelation of the committee as it was released to the general public by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President On Media & Publicity.

As part of its findings, the committee has analyzed interventions from some organizations that provided funds to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Defence Headquarters, Army Headquarters Naval Headquarters and Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, both in local and foreign currencies.

So far the total extra budgetary interventions articulated by the committee is Six Hundred and Forty Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Seventeen Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty Five Hundred Naira and Eighteen Kobo (N643,817,955,885.18).

The foreign currency component is to the tune of Two Billion, One Hundred and Ninety Three Million, Eight Hundred and Fifteen Thousand US Dollars and Eighty Three Cents ($2,193,815,000.83).

These amounts exclude grants from the State Governments and funds collected by the DSS and Police. It was observed that in spite of this huge financial intervention, very little was expended to support defense procurement.

The committee also observed that of 513 contracts awarded at $8,356,525,184.32; N2,189,265,724,404.55 and €54,000.00; Fifty Three (53) were failed contracts amounting to $2,378,939,066.27 and N13,729,342,329.87 respectively.

Interestingly, it was noted that the amount of foreign currency spent on failed contracts was more than double the $1bn loan that the National Assembly approved for borrowing to fight the insurgency in the North East.

The committee also discovered that payments to the tune of Three Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (N3,850,000,000.00) were made to a single company by the former NSA without documented evidence of contractual agreements or fulfilment of tax obligations to the FGN.

Further findings revealed that between March 2012 and March 2015, the erstwhile NSA, Lt Col MS Dasuki (rtd) awarded fictitious and phantom contracts to the tune of N2,219,188,609.50, $1,671,742,613.58 and €9,905,477.00. The contracts which were said to be for the purchase of 4 Alpha Jets, 12 helicopters, bombs and ammunition were not executed and the equipment were never supplied to the Nigerian Air Force, neither are they in its inventory.

Even more disturbing was the discovery that out of these figures, 2 companies, were awarded contracts to the tune of N350,000,000.00, $1,661,670,469.71 and €9,905,477.00 alone. This was without prejudice to the consistent non-performance of the companies in the previous contracts awarded.

Additionally, it was discovered that the former NSA directed the Central Bank of Nigeria to transfer the sum of $132,050,486.97 and €9,905,473.55 to the accounts of Societe D’equipmente Internationaux in West Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America for un-ascertained purposes, without any contract documents to explain the transactions.

The findings made so far are extremely worrying considering that the interventions were granted within the same period that our troops fighting the insurgency in the North East were in desperate need of platforms, military equipment and ammunition.

Had the funds siphoned to these non performing companies been properly used for the purpose they were meant for, thousands of needless Nigerian deaths would have been avoided.

Furthermore, the ridicule Nigeria has faced in the international community would have been avoided. It is worrisome and disappointing that those entrusted with the security of this great nation were busy using proxies to siphon the national treasury, while innocent lives were wasted daily.

In light of these findings, President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the relevant organizations arrest and bring to book, all individuals who have been found wanting in these illegal and fraudulent acts.

Court To DSS: Allow Dasuki Travel Abroad For Medical.

"The court's order must be obeyed. What is wrong in the defendant travelling and coming back to face trial? Only a fit person can stand for trial and investigation.

President Muhammadu Buhari Reads Riot Acts To Permanent Secretaries.

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday reads riot acts to the Permanent Secretaries in the country. He seriously warned to shun any form of sabotage, impunity and corruption.

President Muhammadu Buhari Is the Minister For Petroleum. Check Full List Of Others.

President Muhammadu Buhari has today inaugurated his cabinet in the Aso Villa, Abuja. He has emerged the Minister of Petroleum and assigned portfolios to the ministerial nominees from states across the country.

"Fielding Jonathan In 2015 Presidential Election, A Huge Mistake"-PDP.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come out openly to apologise for the mistakes it has made in the past. Part of which was derailment of the party from its zoning formula, by not allowing the North complete its term, after the death of late former President Umaru Yar'dua.

TrendScopeNews: Ex-President, Babangida Shuns PDP's Invitation To ...

TrendScopeNews: Ex-President, Babangida Shuns PDP's Invitation To ...: The Nigeria former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi  Babangida (rtd) has made it known today that he is quitting politics...

Ex-President, Babangida Shuns PDP's Invitation To Rebranding.

The Nigeria former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamosi  Babangida (rtd) has made it known today that he is quitting politics and has shelved his aspiration of becoming the country's president once more.

Ibadan's Popular Broadcaster, Yemi Sonde Loses Mum.

One of the prominent broadcasters in Oyo State and the national President, Freelance & Independent Broadcasters Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Yemi Sonde, is bereaved.

EFCC Gets New Boss, As Ibrahim Magu Takes Over From Lamode.

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been replaced by the Federal Government.

False Asset Declaration: Orubebe Pleads Not Guity.

The former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Chief Godsday Orubebe, has pleaded not guilty to all count charges levelled against him at the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

Tribunal Nullifies Gov. Ishaku's Election.

The election that produced Governor Ishaku of Taraba State has been nullified by the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja.

Federal High Court Strucks Out Saraki's Application To Stop His Trial.

A Lagos Federal High Court, on Friday (today), strucked out an application tabled before it by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki.

Saraki Unveils Senate Committee Chairmen & Vice Chairmen.

The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Wednesday (today) unveiled list of the senate committee chairmen and the vice chairmen.

Here is the full list of the committees divided into 65.

Committee on Rules & Business: Babajide Omoworare and Ali Ndume. Senate Services Committee: Ibrahim Gobir and Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi.

Committee on Ethics & Privileges: Samuel Anyanu and Bala Ibn Na’allah. Committee on Public Accounts: Andy Uba and Gbolahan Dada. Committee on National Security & Intelligence: Shaaba Lafiagi and David Jonah Jang.

STANDING COMMITTEES.

Committee on Agriculture: Abdullahi Adamu and Theodore A. Orji. Committee on Air Force: Duro Samuel Faseyi and Ali Wakili. Committee on Army: George Akume and Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba.

Committee on Anti – Corruption & Financial Crimes: Godfrey Chukwuka Utazi and Sani Mustapha.

Committee on Appropriations: Danjuma Goje and Sunny Ogbuoji.

Committee on Aviation: Hope Uzodinma and Bala Ibn Na’allah.

Committee on Banking, Insurance & Other Financial Institutions: Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim and Achonu Nneji.

Committee on Capital Market: Isiaka Adeleke and Ogola Foster.

Committee on Communications: Gilbert Nnaji and Solomon Adeola Olamilekan.

Committee on Cooperation & Integration in Africa & NEPAD: Abubakar Sani Danladi and Baba Kaka Garba.

Committee on Culture & Tourism: Matthew Urhoghide andAbubakar A. M.

Committee on Customs, Excise & Tariff: Adamu Aliero and Samuel Anyanwu.

Committee on Defence: Ahmad Lawan And Jeremiah Useni.

Committee on Diaspora & Civil Societies: Rose Oko.

Committee on Drugs & Narcotics: Joshua Lidani and Phillip Gyunka.

Committee on Downstream Petroleum: Uche Ekwunife and Jibrin Barau.

Committee on Ecology & Climate Change: Bukar Abba Ibrahim and Achonu Nneji.

Committee on Education (Basic & Secondary): Aliyu Wamakko and Rose Oko.

Committee on Employment, Labour & Productivity: Suleiman Nazif.

Committee on Environment:

Olaka Johnson Nwogu and Oluremi Tinubu.

Committee on Establishment & Public Service: Emmanuel Paulker and Suleiman Nazif.

Committee on Committee on Federal Capital Territory: Dino Melaye and Mohammed Hassan.

Committee on Federal Character & Inter Governmental Affairs: Salihu Hussain Egye and Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi.

Committee on Finance: John Owan Enoh and Umaru Ibrahim Kurfi.

Committee on Foreign Affairs: Munsurat Sunmonu and Shehu Sani.

Committee on Gas: Bassey Albert Akpan and Abubakar Ahmadu Moallahyidi.

Committee on Health: Lanre Tejuosho and Matthew Uroghdide.

Committee on Housing: Barnabas Gemade and Francis Alimikhene.

Committee on I.C.T & Cybercrime: Buhari Abdulfatai and Ogola Foster.

Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission: Abubakar Kyari and Olusola Adeyeye.

Committee on Information & National Orientation: Enyinnaya Abaribe and Ibrahim Abdullahi Danbaba.

Committee on Interior: Georgeb Sekibo and Bayero Usman Nafada.

Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs: Bayero Usman Nafada.

Committee on Industry: Sam Egwu and Buhari Abdulfatai.

Committee on Judiciary Human Rights & Legal Matters: David Umaru and Godswill Akpabio.

Committee on Land Transport: Olugbenga Ashafa and Phillip Aduda.

Committee on Local & Foreign Debts: Shehu Sani and Phillip Gyunka.

Committee on Marine/ Transport: Ahmed Rufai Sani and Ighoyota Amori.

Committee on Media & Public Affairs: Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi and Murray Bruce.

Committee on Public Procurement: Abdulsalami Ohiare and Joshua Dariye.

Committee on National Identity & National Population: Marafa Kabir and Abubakar Sani Danladi.

Committee on National Planning & Economic Affairs: Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Yele Omogunwa.

Committee on Navy: Isa Hamma Misau and Osinachukwu Ideozu.

Committee on Niger Delta: Peter Nwaboshi and Abubakar Abdulrahman.

Committee on Police Affairs: Aba Ibrahim and Stella Oduah.

Committee on Power: James Manager and Bukar Mustapha.

Committee on Primary Health Care & Communicable Diseases: Mao Ohuabunwa and Nelson Efiong.

Committee on Privatisation: Ben Murray Bruce and Abdullahi Yahaya.

Committee on Science & Technology: Robert Ajayi Boroffice and Marafi Bashir.

Committee on Solid Minerals: Joshua Dariye and Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi.

Committee on Special Duties: Murtala Nyako and Sunny Ogbuoji.

Committee on Sports: Obinna Joseph Ogba and Marafa Kabir.

Committee on States & Local Government: Abdullahi Gumel and Kashamu Buruji.

Committee on Tertiary Institutions & TETFUND: Binta Masi Garba and Tijjani Yahaya Kaura.

Committee on Trade & Investment: Fatimat Olufunke Raji Rasaki and Sabo Mohammed.

Committee on Upstream Petroleum: Donald Omotayo Alaosaodura and Bassey Gershom.

Committee on Water Resources: Mohammed Ubali Shittu and Emmanuel Bwacha.

Committee on Women Affairs: Oluremi Tinubu and

Stella Oduah.

Committee on Works: Kabiru Gaya and Clifford Ordia.

Committee on Poverty Alleviation & Social Welfare: Ali Wakili.

Osun Top Politician, Wole Oke Sets To Open Another Lead International School In Ibadan. +Plus His Love For Education Revealed.

Honourable representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency of Osun State in the House of Representative, Wole Oke, is set to replicate his Lead British International School in Ibadan (headquarters of the school is located in Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja).  The shcool offers Nursery, primary and secondary school education in both daily and boarding.

Incredible!!!Woman Gets Her Engagement Ring Made From Fiancé’s Tooth.

Carlee Leifkes‘s engagement ring is made from her fiance Lucas Mancoon-Unger’s wisdom tooth. The couple who got engaged on Halloween weekend will be getting married in Las Vegas later this month.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki Presents Confirmed List Of Ministerial Nominees To Buhari.

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday (today) presented the list of confirmed ministerial nominees to President Muhammadu Buhari.

EFCC Declares Former Pension Boss, Maina Wanted.

The former Chairman,  Pension Reform Task Team, Dr. Abudulrasheed Maina has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Jonathan Visits Buhari In Abuja.

Nigeria's former President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, on Monday visited his successor, President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The meeting which held for less than 10 minutes took place at the Banquet Hall of the Villa.

Is CBN Deputy Governor, Bayo Adelabu Thinking Politics. +Plus How He Emerges The Hottest Young Celeb In Ibadan.

There are strong indications that the number two man of the Nigeria's financial regulatory body, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Adebayo Adelabu might be warming up to participate in Oyo politics. Apart from the fact that he is now being addressed as the incoming governor come 2019 at social functions, some claimed the brilliant banker has been consulting widely underground.