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FG tenders cash, guns recovered from Justice Ademola
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The Federal Government on Wednesday tendered before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, bags of cash in local and foreign currencies, guns, among other items Read More…
Sacked guardian of Chibok girls in U.S. slams $5 million suit on Nigerian govt
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Emmanuel Ogebe, a U.S.-based Nigerian lawyer and social welfare campaigner, has slammed a $5 million libel lawsuit against the Nigerian government, court filings showed. Read More…
NJC asks Osinbajo to extend Onnoghen’s status as acting CJN
No Comments 366 Views | by Liz Ajala
The National Judicial Council, on Wednesday, asked Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, in the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari, to extend the tenure of Justice Walter Onnoghen as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria. Read More…
Appeal Court upholds use of Hijab in Lagos public schools
No Comments 362 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has hailed the Appeal Court for throwing out a motion seeking an injunction to stop the use of Hijab in the state. Read More…
Wanted Nigerian Customs Officials Turn Selves In Over Arms Importation Scandal
No Comments 358 Views | by Liz Ajala
Three senior officers of the Nigeria Customs Service declared wanted over the importation of 661 pump-action rifles into the country have turned themselves in. Read More…
Senate, lawyers split over vacuum in presidency
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The inability of President Muhammadu Buhari to resume duties on February 6 as contained in his earlier vacation letter to the Senate has triggered a debate over the legitimacy of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo to continue to act on his behalf. Read More…
One Suspected Suicide Bomber Killed, Another Arrested In Maiduguri
No Comments 329 Views | by Liz Ajala
Security Operatives have arrested one suicide bomber and killed another, in a foiled attempt to attack the Molai area of Maiduguri, according to the Borno State Police Command. Read More…
I’m Not Under Any Pressure To Resign – Osinbajo
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Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo says he is not under any pressure from any quarter to resign. Read More…
N304m fraud: Ex-NIMASA boss, Jauro denies five confessional statements
No Comments 411 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered a trial-within-trial in the case of a former acting Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Haruna Jauro. Read More…
Anti-Government Protest: Hundreds Of People Gather In Lagos, Abuja
No Comments 423 Views | by Liz Ajala
Hundreds of protesters under the aegis of the #IStandWithNigeria group, have gathered in Abuja and Lagos to protest what they call “unfavourable government policies”. Read More…
Osinbajo to protesters: We hear you loud, clear
No Comments 329 Views | by Liz Ajala
Ag President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has sent a message to the all those protesting on the economic situation in Nigeria saying that he has heard all their cry loud and clear. Read More…
N26m scam: Fani-Kayode seeks out-of-court settlement
No Comments 308 Views | by Liz Ajala
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday, asked the Federal High Court Abuja, to adjourn his case to allow him explore other options of settlement aside from going to trial. Read More…
Apostle Suleiman: True leaders refrain from making unguarded remarks – PFN
No Comments 242 Views | by Liz Ajala
The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev. (Dr.) Felix Omobude, has cautioned religious leaders to desist from making unguarded and inflammatory statements that are capable of causing more crisis in the country. Read More…
Dangote declares 285 drivers wanted for alleged theft of 3.5 million tyres
No Comments 316 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Dangote Group of Companies Plc has declared 285 truck drivers wanted over theft of about 3.5 million customised tyres of the company. Read More…
EFCC to re-arrest, prosecute James Ibori on 170 count charges of corruption
No Comments 332 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Economic and Financial Crimes commission, EFCC, has vowed to arraign the former Delta governor, James Ibori on a 170 count charges. Read More…
Only Buhari Can Reveal His Own Health Status – Femi Adesina
No Comments 409 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Special Adviser to the Nigerian President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, says all that President Buhari needs from Nigerians is prayer. Read More…
Soyinka knocks police for plotting to scuttle anti-FG protest
No Comments 410 Views | by Liz Ajala
Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has berated the Nigerian police for seeking to stop the protest planned by a musician, 2face Idibia, against Federal Government alleged non-performance. He described the police action as undemocratic. Read More…
Peace Building: Boroh, House Cmtte’ Visit Ex-militant Ateke Tom
No Comments 357 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Federal Government through the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Amnesty has visited the community of a former militant leader, Ateke Tom, with a view to fostering the sustained peace in the Niger Delta region. Read More…
Another NYSC member dies in camp
No Comments 319 Views | by Liz Ajala
A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), simply identified as Jumoke, has died at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Kaiama, Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Read More…
IBB finally returns from medical vacation, speaks on Nigeria
No Comments 300 Views | by Liz Ajala
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), has returned to Nigeria after a 7-week medical vacation in the Switzerland. Read More…
Drama at Centenary City Hearing, Anyim Accuses Hembe of Pursuing Personal Agenda
No Comments 342 Views | by Liz Ajala
It was drama galore yesterday at the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) investigative hearing into the Centenary City project in Abuja, as the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim accused the Chairman of the Committee, Herman Hembe of pursuing a personal agenda with the hearing. Read More…
We were told he was carrying N4m, dollars – killers of Ass. Superintendent of Customs
No Comments 360 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Police at Force Headquarters yesterday paraded five suspected armed robbers who shot and killed Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Aliyu Dayyab, on the 22nd of December 2016 at Tin Can Island, Apapa. Read More…
Ibori Arrives Nigeria From The U.K
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Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has arrived Nigeria from the United Kingdom. Read More…
Buhari appoints Usman Mohammed interim TCN boss
No Comments 353 Views | by Liz Ajala
The Buhari-led Federal Government has approved the secondment of Alhaji Usman Gur Mohammed of the African Development Bank (AfDB) as the interim Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). Read More…