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FG puts up N7bn presidential jets for sale
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The Presidency on Tuesday confirmed that newspaper advertisements for the sale of two presidential aircraft, a Falcon 7X executive jet and Hawker 4000, were duly authorised by President Muhammadu Buhari. Read More…
Alleged N25bn fraud: Court orders arrest of Gombe ex-gov, Goje
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A Federal High Court, sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a former Governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, for refusing to show up in court. Read More…
FG sets to reopen N100bn fraud case against Odili
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The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has faulted Justice Ibrahim Buba of the Federal High Court for granting a perpetual injunction to a former Governor of Rivers State, Chief Peter Odili, which has scuttled the ex-governor’s prosecution. Read More…
N23.29 Billion Election Bribe: Buhari set to determine fate of RECs
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All is set for the trial of about 100 Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) officials who allegedly collected over N23.29b bribe to influence the 2015 general election. Read More…
Book launch: African leaders, Obasanjo, Gowon, Tinubu honour Buhari
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Three African leaders, Mr. Idris Debby of the Republic of Chad; Mr. Patrice Talon of Benin Republic; and Muhammadu Yusuf of Niger Republic, on Monday joined top government officials, former Nigerian leaders, state governors, captains of industry and traditional rulers to honour President Muhammadu Buhari. Read More…
Fresh $40M Found In Bank Accounts Linked To Former Nigerian First Lady Patience Jonathan
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Officials of Skye Bank Plc have informed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of newly discovered accounts owned by Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The accounts are said to have an aggregate balance of $40million. Read More…
Former Gov. Sylva Denies Report On 48 Houses Returned
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Mr. Sylva described the report as strange, speculative and malicious. Read More…
Former Deputy Speaker Nwuche Received N1b For Tambuwal To Help Pad Amnesty Budget
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Details of a lawsuit filed by Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has opened a window into the various ways Nigerian lawmakers extort monies from ministries, departments and agencies of the Nigerian government. Read More…
Aregbesola’s visit to Fayose sparks row in APC
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The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has raised an eyebrow over Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s visit to Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in Ado Ekiti. Read More…
Dino Melaye asks Buhari to grant Presidential Amnesty/Pardon to treasury looters
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Senator Dino Melaye had called on President Muhammadu Buhari to give presidential pardon and amnesty for treasury looters . Read More…
Gunmen invade Benue police station, kill 3 officers, cart away arms
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Gunmen stormed Igumale Police Station in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday morning, killing three police officers and leaving another in critical condition. Read More…
2019: Buhari names ex-Senate President, Nnamani, electoral reform panel chair
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President Muhammadu Buhari has approved composition of a 24-man Electoral Reform Committee to be chaired by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani. Read More…
Wike blames Amaechi for insecurity in Rivers
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The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, said on Sunday that the insecurity in the state was inherited from the previous administration. Read More…
EFCC returns Sylva’s ’48 houses’ seized under Jonathan
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Timipre Sylva, former governor of Bayelsa state, has retrieved 48 of his property which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan. Read More…
Photo: Woman causes stir in Ogun as she discharges maggot from private part
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Residents of Olakula area of Idiroko in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State were at the weekend thrown into shock as a certain woman identified as Iya Toheeb was reportedly discharging maggots from her private part. Read More…
Tinubu, Dogara absent as Buhari celebrates independence in Aso Rock
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For the second year running, President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday marked the nation’s Independence Day anniversary inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amidst tight security. Read More…
Bayelsa can’t pay full salaries now, says Dickson
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Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Seriake Dickson, has maintained that the state government cannot pay its workers full salaries because of dwindling revenue. Read More…
US drones to bomb northern Nigeria
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There are strong indications that the United States government may launch attacks against Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East, as a drone base being constructed in the Niger Republic would soon be completed. Read More…
EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan was under pressure to sell FG stake in NLNG
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This is not the first time private sector players have put pressure on the federal government to sell off all or part of its 49% stake in Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd, TheCable can report. Read More…
Jibrin tells reps: Return the N10m you shared or I expose you
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Abdulmumin Jibrin, former chairman house of representatives committee on appropriations, has issued one-week ultimatum to his colleagues who may have “illegally taken or stolen any money” to return it to the clerk of the national assembly or risk being exposed. Read More…
NIMASA DG: The new contract is different from the one handled by Tompolo
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Dakuku Peterside, director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has admitted that the agency awarded a new contract. Read More…
Ekiti@20: Gov Fayose commends Abacha, Fayemi
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As Ekiti State celebrated the 20th anniversary of its creation on Saturday, Governor Ayodele Fayose, has commended the heroic contributions of the late military ruler, Gen Sanni Abacha for his vision leading to the creation of the state. Read More…
I warned about recession when Jonathan govt spent recklessly – Obasanjo
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he foresaw and warned about Nigeria’s current recession two years ago, but said he was ignored. Read More…
Buhari’s Independence Day Speech – ‘The recession will not last, I will deal with Niger Delta militants’
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President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigeria that his administration was working hard to reposition Nigeria for prosperity, Read More…