Top ten stories that made headline this week

$20m frozen funds: EFCC to invite Patience Jonathan

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to invite Dame Patience Jonathan, the wife of former President Goodluck Jonathan over the frozen $20m as it claims it is more than a case of money laudering, it is fraud.

Sanusi replies Falana, says he is ready for probe

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Lamido Sanusi responded Falana’s allegations on how he managed the Central Bank of Nigeria, saying he is ready for his time as head of the bank to be probed.

Jibrin wants Ethics Committee hearing suspended, writes Dogara

Abdulmumin Jibrin has written a letter to the Speaker, Yakubu Dogara requesting for the suspension of the Ethics Committee set up to investigate him over the budget padding allegations.

The Former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin on Friday was absent as the House Committee on Ethics began its hearing into the budget padding allegations, even after promising to be there.

Kogi Judgment: ‘It was a long walk to victory’ – Yahaya Bello

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Tuesday said the judgment of the Supreme Court was a “long walk to victory’’ to democracy in Nigeria.

His opponent James Faleke said he had no regrets defending the “votes given to him and the late Abubakar Audu” by the people of Kogi state.

Patience Jonathan will never get justice from EFCC – Militant group

The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers (RNDA), on Friday said former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan can never get justice in the money laundering case against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Fayose says President Buhari is Nigeria’s major problem

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, in a statement on Sunday signed by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, has labelled President Muhammadu Buhari as the “major problem of Nigeria.”

Obama tells black community how important the U.S. elections is

President of the United States Barack Obama on Saturday told the black community in the country that they need to go all out to cast their votes in the forthcoming election.

World leaders respect you, Ban Ki-Moon tells Buhari

The Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon on Thursday said world leaders had a huge respect for President Muhammadu Buhari.

After 12 years together Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband Hollywood actor Brad Pitt, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting for restricted visiting rights.

‘I have no rights, FG has ruined my life’ – Ahmad Salkida

Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida has said his life is in danger. Salkida who is believed to have links with terrorist sect, Boko Haram made the disclosure on Tuesday via his Twitter account @ContactSalkida.