GAMBIA DETAINS THREE JOURNALISTS – HRW...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

Gambian authorities arbitrarily detained three journalists just days before the November 16 start of the two-week presidential election campaign, Human Rights Watch said today.
The authorities should appropriately charge or release the journalists and ensure that Gambian and international media can operate without fear of harassment or arbitrary arrest.
On November 8, officials from Gambia’s National Intelligence Agency (NIA) arrested the director-general of Gambia’s state television and radio broadcaster, Momodou Sabally, along with his colleague, Bakary Fatty. NIA officers arrested Alhagie Manka, an independent photojournalist, on November 10.
All three have yet to appear in court, in violation of Gambian law.
“The Gambian government’s arrest of three journalists...read it here...

NIGERIA TO LOSE 300,000bpd AS MILLITANTS BOMB THREE OIL PIPELINES...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

The Niger Delta Avengers militant group said it has bombed three oil pipelines in southern Nigeria, an attack it said would lead to a production loss of 300,000 barrels per day in the OPEC-member nation.
Attacks on pipelines by several militant groups have slashed Nigeria’s oil production helping to tip the country into recession as it struggles to adapt to the low price of crude globally.
The Niger Delta Avengers, blamed for a wave of such attacks since the start of the year, said the latest bombing was to register its displeasure with way the government was handling grievances in the oil region.
“At about 11.45 pm November 15, 2016, our Elite Strike Team 03 struck Nembe 1, 2 and 3 truck line operated by Agip, Oando and Shell with supply...read it here...

ORONSAYE TO FILE NO CASE SUBMISSION OVER ALLEGED N196m FRAUD...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

 

A former Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF), Steve Oronsaye, has told a High Court of the FCT, Maitama, that he would file a no-case submission in the N196 million fraud charge brought against him by the Federal Government.
His lead counsel, Kanu Agabi, at the resumption of the case yesterday, informed the court of the no-case submission motion when the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) formally closed its case against him.
He said his client would file a no-case submission in respect of the charge since there was no direct link of his client to the alleged offence.
Oronsaye was put on trial on alleged breach of trust and diversione of N196 million meant for the presidential task force committee on anti-terrorism...read it here...

EKITI REJECTS SENATE’S MOVE TO PROBE BAILOUT FUNDS...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

The Ekiti state government has rejected the Senate’s move to probe Federal Government’s bailout funds given to the state and others.
It said that such a probe was unconstitutional.
Meanwhile, the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the greatest birthday gift he wanted the people of the state to give him was total support for him to do more for the state and her people.
Speaking in Ado-Ekiti yesterday at a thanksgiving service to mark his 56th birthday, the governor said he needed the support for him to leave the state better than he met it.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Idowu Adelusi, he quoted...read it here...

NNPC SET JANUARY 1 DEADLINE TO END $9 BILLION JV FUNDING...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

 

With effect from January 1, 2017 the Federal Government will cease to fund the Joint Venture Cash Calls estimated at $9 billion yearly.
The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, made this known yesterday in Lagos at the yearly conference of the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) .
According to Baru, aside from the inherited arrears estimated at over $6 billion, the underfunding of NNPC Cash Calls is estimated to be about $2.5 billion in 2016 alone.
The corporation had adopted the same alternative funding of $1.2 billion multi-year drilling financing package for 36 oil wells under the NNPC and Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture. The success of the NNPC/Chevron JV alternative funding may have compelled the...read it here...

SIGNS OF INFIGHTING AS TRUMP WEIGHS KEY POSTS...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

President-elect Donald Trump pressed ahead Tuesday with efforts to build his cabinet with former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani tipped for secretary of state — but reports said vicious infighting was hobbling the crucial process.
The Republican billionaire drew a barrage of criticism over his pick of chief strategist: the anti-establishment firebrand Steve Bannon, onetime head of the provocative Breitbart website seen by critics as a darling of white supremacists.
Top Trump ally Giuliani, hawkish former UN ambassador John Bolton, retired general Michael Flynn and Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions were...read it here...

END OF NIGER DELTA CHALLENGES LIE WITH THE ELITE – OSINBAJO...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

 

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has declared that the end to the sundry problem of vandalisation of critical infrastructure among others in the Niger Delta region lies within the purview of the elite and other stakeholders in the area
He said that militants and all the aggrieved parties in the region must also meet get their problems resolved once and for all.
This came as the presidency yesterday received another list of fresh‎ demands by the Niger Delta Peoples Congress (NDPC).
Recall that...read it here...

BUHARI HAS CHALLENGED THE POEWRS OF THE FEDERAL HIGH COURT...READ IT ALL ON TAFIA WORLD

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President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged the powers of the Federal High Court, Abuja, to stop the prosecution of judges accused of corrupt practices.
The President maintained that the high court lacked the jurisdiction to entertain a suit filed by a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr. Olukoya Ogungbeje, with...read it here...