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  • police arrest man and woman over terrorism link

    Scotland Yard’s Counter-Terrorism Command have arrested a man, aged 49, and a woman, 45 for allegedly disseminating publication that aid and support terrorism in east London.

    According to the Express, the two are currently undergoing investigation at a police station in south London.

    Police officials are currently searching the addresses in north and east London.

    The arrests were carried out by Scotland Yard’s Counter-Terrorism Command.

    They are linked to the distribution of a magazine that allegedly glorifies acts of terrorism and invites support for the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party (DHKP-C).

    It is part of a Marxist terrorist movement that has killed police officers, soldiers and dozens of civilians since the late 1970s.

    According to reports, the extremists carried out a number of assassinations and suicide bombings and are classed as a terrorist group by Turkey, the US and the European Union.

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  • ISAC holds summit on mining and agriculture in London

    The International Strategic Alliance Committee (ISAC) has said it has concluded plans to host a Nigerian Mining and Agriculture summit in London in April.

    The event is scheduled to hold on the 4th and 5th of April at the Queen Elizabeth Conference Centre in Westminster, London.

    Speaking to newsmen in Lagos, Gilbert Agbeyegbe, who is in charge of ISAC Operations in Nigeria said “the summit is intended to bring together government officials from Nigeria and top Nigerian businessmen and women.”

    Expected at the event, he added, will be those who are interested in farming and mining in Nigeria.

    The summit, he said, will enable stakeholders to deliberate on issues and opportunities in the mining and agricultural sectors in Nigeria and make available on the spot opportunity to sign partnership agreements with international investors.

    Also highlighting details of the conference, Director of ISAC Events, Mr Olawale Adenugba noted that “ISAC is desirous of supporting the current administration in its bid to diversify the economy and develop the mining and agricultural sector.”

    Adenugba decried the dwindling revenue of the nation, urging those interested in farming and mining to seize this opportunity to attend the summit as an opportunity is here presented to develop these sectors.

  • Buhari leaves for France, London Tuesday

    Buhari leaves for France, London Tuesday

    President Muhammadu Buhari will begin an official visit to France and Britain on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

    At his first stop in Strasbourg, France, President Buhari will on Wednesday, February 3, address a special session of the European Union Parliament to be attended by members of the executive and legislative arms of the Union.

    The President’s address, according to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, is expected to focus on terrorism, violent extremism, corruption, Nigeria and Africa’s current security, economic and developmental challenges, as well as the need for greater support from the European Union and advanced nations for their rapid resolution.

    President Buhari will also hold talks with the President of the European Parliament, Mr. Martin Schulz and the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean-Claude Juncker on the same issues before leaving Strasbourg for London to join other world leaders at the Supporting Syria and The Region Conference scheduled to open in the British capital on Thursday, February 4, 2016.

    He will use the opportunity of his participation in the conference which is being co-hosted by Britain, Germany, Norway, Kuwait and the United Nations to continue his push for more global understanding, collaboration and support for Nigeria and other countries in the frontlines of the war against terrorism who are striving to overcome its very adverse effects on affected populations.

    Buhari is due back in Nigeria at the weekend.

  • Good news for Gbaramatu kingdom from London

    A London court has accepted a N99.9 billion judgment obtained against the Presidency, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Commander of the Delta Joint Task Force, Major General Sarkin Yarkin Bello (now retired) by the people of Gbaramatu communities of Delta State.

    Mr. Justice of Holroyde of the Queen’s Bench Division of the Royal High Court of Justice England and Wales, in a judgment last Monday, ordered that the judgment delivered in December 2013 by Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court, Asaba, in which N99.9 was awarded as damages against the defendants, be registered in England solely against Maj. Gen. Bello.

    The London court declined to register the judgment against the President and the AGF, citing the principle of state’s sovereignty.

    By the London court’s decision, the judgment creditors – people of Gbaramatu communities of Delta State – are now at liberty to apply for an order freezing Maj. Gen. Bello’s accounts wherever they could be traced globally.

    The judgment creditors had on June 22, 2009 sued the President, the AGF and Maj. Gen. Bello before the Federal High Court, Asaba, alleging that the Task Force led by Bello descended on the communities on May 5, 2009 killing, maiming innocent residents while properties worth billions of naira were equally destroyed.

    In his judgment, Justice Buba upheld the plaintiffs’ claims and held that “the bombardment of the plaintiffs’ communities in the Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area? of Delta by the Defendants resulting in the demolition/destruction of houses, household furniture/wares, boats, canoes, domestic animals and displacement of members of the communities is in violation of section 217 (2)(c) of the 1999 constitution and is therefore unconstitutional.

    “That the sum of N49 billion is awarded in favour of the plaintiffs as special damages against the defendants jointly severally.

    “That the sum of N50 billion is also awarded as aggravated and punitive damages against the defendants jointly and severally for the unlawful bombardment and sacking of the plaintiffs’ communities which resulted in wanton destruction of their houses, household furniture and other wares, their domestic animals, canoes, boats, sacred places, artefacts, etc and which resulted in total displacement of members of the communities for minimum of three months from 15th May 2009, the effect of which was that members of the communities were living in the swampy mangrove forests in subhuman conditions while others were in a concentration camp and suffered loss of income, disease, and mental torture and the education of their children of school age was disrupted.”

    Before applying to the Queen Bench Division  High Court of Justice in London to register the judgment, the communities wrote twice to the then Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Adoke (SAN), asking the Federal Government to comply with the judgment.

    Two years after the judgment was delivered, the government neither complied with it nor challenged it on appeal.

    The people of the kingdom are eagerly awaiting what will happen next after this judgment has been registered by the London court.

    Will it lead to the money that will be frozen in the ex-JTF chief’s accounts being transferred to them? Time will certainly tell.

  • Toyin Subair lives it up in London

    Toyin Subair lives it up in London

    ALTHOUGH he might not have known it, Toyin Subair, the owner of the defunct pay television station, HITV, provoked a debate in social circles with his sudden disappearance from the social scene. Not a few people had been wondering his whereabouts. But it has come to light that the popular socialite has since left the shores of Africa and relocated to London, United Kingdom.

    He left Nigeria a few years ago, after his private cable television business collapsed. But he is gradually staging a comeback.

    He was sighted at the Steam Bar of Paddington Hilton Hotel in London with a beautiful lady penultimate Friday. They had an interesting time in each other’s company until the wee hours of that day.

    Contrary to the popular belief that things are not really looking up for him, we have it on good authority that the well connected dude is doing very fine.

  • Polo Avenue showcased Florian London collections in its Pop sales event

    Polo Avenue showcased Florian London collections in its Pop sales event

    Polo Avenue, Nigeria’s number one fashion destination has launched a pop–up shop in collaboration with Florian London, a London-based ladies accessories brand dedicated to creating luxury leather goods.The outfit   hosted customers to bumper sales in its fashion series at the Polo Towers in Victoria Island Lagos. Florian is the winner of the 2014 Independent handbag designer award.

    The event gave customers the opportunity to purchase exclusive pieces of Florian London’s existing collection in its entirety including the very latest additions, unique one-off pieces whilst previews of next seasons were in exhibition. The hand painted bags were an especially instant hit.

    According to Polo Avenue’s Executive Director, MS. Jennifer Obayuwana ‘’ the aim of our ‘fashion series’ is to show our support for young up-coming brands and we are pleased to have collaborated with the British lifestyle brand as the collection combine great craftsmanship with the timeless elegance of and a distinct iconic style.

    Polo Avenue is Nigeria’s sole official retailer for Gucci, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Jimmy Choo in Nigeria.

    The brand is shaping and defining the luxury industry by setting the highest standard of premium quality and competence in the areas of craftsmanship, product delivery and customer experience.

  • Polo Avenue launches Florian London

    Polo Avenue, Nigeria’s number one fashion destination has launched a pop–up shop in collaboration with Florian London, a London-based ladies accessories brand dedicated to creating luxury leather goods.The outfit   hosted customers to bumper sales in its fashion series at the Polo Towers in Victoria Island Lagos. Florian is the winner of the 2014 Independent handbag designer award.

    The event gave customers the opportunity to purchase exclusive pieces of Florian London’s existing collection in its entirety including the very latest additions, unique one-off pieces whilst previews of next seasons were in exhibition. The hand painted bags were an especially instant hit.

    According to Polo Avenue’s Executive Director, MS. Jennifer Obayuwana ‘’ the aim of our ‘fashion series’ is to show our support for young up-coming brands and we are pleased to have collaborated with the British lifestyle brand as the collection combine great craftsmanship with the timeless elegance of and a distinct iconic style.

    Polo Avenue is Nigeria’s sole official retailer for Gucci, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Jimmy Choo in Nigeria.

    The brand is shaping and defining the luxury industry by setting the highest standard of premium quality and competence in the areas of craftsmanship, product delivery and customer experience.

  • Akpabio thanks God for surviving accident

    Akpabio thanks God for surviving accident

    Senate Minority Leader, Godswill Akpabio has urged Nigerians, particularly the political class, to desist from politicizing disasters and tragedies.
    Akpabio in a statement issued from London where he is receiving treatment after surging a car crash in Abuja said the political class should work towards the unity and progress of the country without any political or ethnic coloration.
    He thanked God for his surviving the accident and said he remained grateful to Nigerians for their prayers and display of concern.
    The former governor specifically thanked President Mohamadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osibajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Dogara, his successor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, his colleagues in the National Assembly and former president Goodluck Jonathan for their concern and expression of love when the accident occurred.
    He also expressed the appreciation of his family members to traditional and religious leaders, who he said have been calling on a daily basis to inquire about his well being.

  • Eagles, Ghana tango in London

    Eagles, Ghana tango in London

    Nigeria’s Super Eagles have proposed a friendly against perennial rivals Ghana in London next month, AfricanFootball.com has specially gathered.

    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) wish to make the most of next month’s FIFA friendly window which will allow them to play another match outside the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Tanzania between September 4 and 6.

    World football governing body FIFA cancelled a similar proposal earlier this year because it contravened a new rule which said a team could not play international friendlies within three days in two confederations.

    A top source informed AfricanFootball.com: “There is a proposal for Nigeria to play against arch-rivals Ghana in London after they would have played the AFCON qualifier in Tanzania. Discussions are on-going and we will just have to wait and see if this comes through.”

    Both West African rivals have clashed several times in London with their last such clash being in October 2011, when they played out a goalless draw,

    Earlier this year, a home-based Super Eagles team pipped Ghana Olympic team courtesy of an Emem Eduok goal to open the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo.

  • Nigeria’s Statistician General to speak at Chatham House London

    The Statistician General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Mr. Yemi Kale will speak at the Chatham House in London today.

    Kale will speak  on the relevance of data for development and how Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics has  led the continent with innovation, methodology in the areas of data processing and dissemination.

    His topic is: “Right Data, Right Policy, Innovations in Data Collection and Dissemination in Nigeria.”

    Chatham House said: “Dr Yemi Kale, the statistician general of Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics, will discuss the country’s efforts to gather and disseminate improved data in the face of logistical challenges and a domestic lack of trust in institutions. He will discuss the significance of improved data to better policy-making.

    “The availability and accuracy of data is central to resolving multifaceted governance challenges in Africa and has a critical role to play in improving transparency and decision-making.

    “The 2014 rebasing of Nigeria’s GDP saw Nigeria become the largest economy in Africa and also shone a light on the potential extent of gaps in data and understanding of policy contexts resulting from informal activity and challenges to data collection.”

    The volume of data requests both online and from walk-in visitors testify to the increased attention on Nigeria’s statistics. For instance, in the first one month following the release of the rebased national accounts/GDP series last year, the Bureau averaged 3 downloads per minute for the main reports.

    Experts believe that “these broad factors have combined to increase the demand for Nigeria’s economic statistics in the last few years.” Last year, the Bureau had almost 6 million hits on its website and users downloaded reports over 2 million times compared to less than 100,000 hits and less than 50,000 downloads four years ago. Last year NBS had by far the highest freedom of information requests and responses of any agency in Nigeria.

    Data dissemination has seen a number of innovations, driven largely by efforts to save costs and maximise the use of technology. The Bureau is also in the process of developing an APP that brings data to the user on the move.

    Kale had earlier lamented that the Bureau still faces huge challenges including “finding innovative means of sustainably financing statistical activities both at the federal and state levels is urgently needed. There is also need to better coordinate with the development partners and ensure a more effective alignment of mutual interests with respect to an enduring national statistical system.”

    It would be recalled that President Mohammadu Buhari was invited for talks there just immediately before the 2015 general elections.

    The discussions to be coordinated by the Africa Programme at the Chatham House, headed by Alex Vines, aims to develop foreign policy-oriented research on issues affecting individual states of Africa, the African continent as a whole and relations with the outside world.

    The Programme has hosted the former President of Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, former Chair of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu, and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria.