Adebayo Emuleomo

February 26, 2016

‘Funds embezzled during Jonathan’s tenure are dizzying’ – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, has said the figure of the public funds pilfered during the administration of Goodluck Jonathan, are troubling Mohammed said the incumbent administration of Muhammadu Buhari is interested in informing Nigerians of the rate at which funds were embezzled and the cost of corruption to the society. During... Read More

lai mohammed, looted funds

February 26, 2016

Budget padding: Adeosun, Udoma Udoma, others to be summoned by House of Reps

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun and the Minister of Budget and Planning, Udoma Udo Udoma, will soon be invited by the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, to explain the inconsistencies, errors in the 2016 budget proposal. The committee would also invite Godwin Emefiele, Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Accountant General of the Federation and... Read More

Budget padding, Godwin Emefiele, House of Reps, Udoma Udoma

February 26, 2016

FG to offer free health services to 100 million people

The Minister of Health, Isaac Adewole has stated that the Federal Government has plans to offer free health care to 100 million Nigerians in 2 years. The minister disclosed this while speaking on Thursday at a weekly broadcast on the African Independent Television. The minister said for the government to achieve the target, primary healthcare... Read More

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Health, hospital, scheme

February 25, 2016

‘We’ll not with work anyone who creates crisis or violence’ – Ali-Modu Sheriff

The recently elected national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff, has vowed not to ‘work with anyone who ‘creates crisis or violence in the party’. The PDP Chaiman stated this when a delegation of the Arewa Social Media Forum led by Yusuf Dingyadi paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. “We have... Read More

February 25, 2016

Court says Metuh’s ‘fundamental rights’ not violated

Spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has been ordered to pay N20,000 each to six of the defendants in a fundamental rights suit he filed against the federal government. Metuh had approached Justice Abang Okon of the Federal High Court in Abuja, to challenge the grounds of his arrest by the Economic and... Read More

dismiss, fine, high court, legal

February 25, 2016

Shehu Sani says Chibok girls are ‘still alive’, reveals how they can be rescued

The senator representing Kaduna Central district, Shehu Sani has stated that the abducted Chibok girls will be found but implored the Federal Government to negotiate with some persons to get the girls out of their current danger. The senator said that the recent happenings in the country pointed to the fact that the carnage the... Read More

boko haram, Federal Government, terrorism

February 25, 2016

4 policemen under investigation over kidnap of Jonathan’s uncle

The policemen who were stationed to guard the house of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s uncle have been arrested by the police. Chief Inegite was kidnapped for the second time on Sunday, February 17, 2016, after he was earlier kidnapped on February 28 from his house and later freed by security agents on March 10 in 2014.... Read More

Bayelsa, crime, Goodluck Jonathan, kidnap, police

February 25, 2016

Opinion: Nigerian leaders and the curse of oil boom

From all indications worldwide, the era of the petroleum boom is over. The era started in the opening years of the last century, the years of the great discoveries that have shaped the modern world – namely electricity (and its applications in lighting, radio, television and, ultimately, the computer), the internal combustion engine (and its... Read More

dubai, nigeria, Oil, Petroleum

February 25, 2016

Senator Marafa’s rift with Saraki’s Senate is ‘misconceived’ – House of Reps

Embattled senator who represents Zamfara Central, Kabiru Marafa has been cautioned by some members of the House of Representative over his outspoken criticism of the senate. Marafa has been in the news in recent time for making disparaging comments about the senate. He had alleged that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki was deliberately stalling the... Read More

battle, House of Reps, Marafa, Politics, Saraki

MTN fine

February 24, 2016

FG denies receiving ‘N50bn payment’ from MTN

Following reports that telecommunication giants, MTN has opted to put to bed its challenge of the N1.04 trillion fine imposed on it by the Nigerian Communications commission and subsequent payment of N50 billion as down payment in good faith, the Federal Government has denied knowledge of such payment. The Special Assistant to the Minister of... Read More

marketing, MTN, ncc, telecommunication

February 24, 2016

‘Purchase of 25 exotic cars’ | Why EFCC arrested PDP chieftain, Uche Secondus

Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, Elder Uche Secondus who has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission since Tuesday, February 23. He’s reportedly being quizzed about an alleged fleet of 25 exotic cars bought for top officials of the Peoples Democratic Party by the promoter of Atlantic Energy Concepts Limited,... Read More

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corruption, deals, EFCC, Oil, scam, trial

February 24, 2016

‘Ooni of Ife is the spiritual father of Cubans’ – Cuban ambassador

In case there is any doubt as to where Cubans originated from, the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Sosa has set the records straight. Sosa, while receiving Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife at the the embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Abuja on Tuesday, February 23, said that the Ooni of Ife... Read More

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Cuba, life, origin, Yorubaland

February 24, 2016

Falana drags CBN to court over ‘weakened naira’

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has filed a suit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, February 24 requesting the court to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria from letting market forces control the exchange rate of the naira. In his suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/146/16, Falana also requested the court to compel the CBN... Read More

dollar, falana, human rights, law, legal

February 24, 2016

Supreme Court upholds election of Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah, others

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, February 24, declared that Stella Oduah, Andy Ubah and the other lawmakers under the Peoples Democratic Party in Anambra state, are to remain in their duly elected seats. The Independent National Electoral Commission had earlier requested the Supreme Court to clarify its ruling that returned Ejike Oguebego as the Chairman... Read More

legal, Politics, sack, supreme court

February 24, 2016

Ricky Tarfa drops case against EFCC, MTN, others

Embattled Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ricky Tarfa has dropped the lawsuit he filed against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and four others over an alleged violation of his right to privacy. Tarfa, who had filed to claim N5 billion in a fundamental rights enforcement suit in Court withdrew his suit on Wednesday, February 24.... Read More

court, law, legal, Tarfa

February 24, 2016

Mining and agriculture can save Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has placed the hope of reawakening the economy of the country on the rapid development of agriculture and solid mineral resources following the dwindling revenue from oil export. President Buhari, in a statement released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina on Wednesday, February 24 said his government would... Read More

agriculture, Buhari, economy

February 24, 2016

IMF to Buhari: ‘Remove restriction on access to forex’

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to remove the restrictions around Nigeria’s foreign exchange policy. The Fund advised that Nigeria’s exchange rate should be allowed ‘to reflect market forces more’ while also advising that the federal government should focus on improving the ‘functioning of the interbank foreign exchange market’. Nigeria’s growth... Read More

Forex, forex policy, IMF, naira, nigeria, president buhari

February 24, 2016

‘A threat to Fani-Kayode is a threat to us all’ | Former PDP ministers warn, reject Sheriff

The Peoples’ Democratic Party ministers from 1999-2015 have collectively rejected the appointment of former governor of Borno state, Ali Modu Sheriff, as the National Chairman of the party. Following the controversy that trailed the announcement of Sheriff as PDP national chairman, the forum of former ministers called for a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, February... Read More

controversy, ministers, national chairman, PDP, sheriff

February 24, 2016

Senator Marafa continues his one-man fight against Saraki’s Senate

Embattled senator representing Zamfara-Central senatorial district, Kabir Marafa has described the report of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions as unfair and one-sided after he stormed out of plenary on Tuesday, February 23. The committee is investigating Marafa for allegedly granting an interview to mislead the public about the National Assembly and is... Read More

Marafa, Saraki, senate

February 24, 2016

Atiku to Adoke: ‘Clear your name with EFCC, leave me out of your travails’

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied that he is involved in the ordeal of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke (SAN) after he was picked up by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Adoke had written a letter to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo naming Atiku as one of the key... Read More

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Atiku, corruption, malibu scam, Osinbajo, Presidency

February 23, 2016

Buhari turns down Saudi Arabia’s offer to join ‘coalition of Islamic states against terror’

President Muhammadu Buhari has rejected the offer given to Nigeria by Saudi Arabia to join forces as a coalition of Islamic states against terrorism. President Buhari jetted out to Saudi Arabia on Monday, February 22 to meet with King Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz in bilateral talks in the bid to stable the plummeting price of oil.... Read More

boko haram, Oil, saudi arabia, terrorism

February 23, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff wants to set Nigeria, PDP on fire’ – Fani-Kayode

The controversy emanating from the appointment of former Borno state governor, Ali Modu Sheriff as National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, has taken a new dimension. Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has blatantly fired back at the subtle threats made by Ali Modu Sheriff on Monday, to anyone who linking him to the Boko... Read More

battles, Fire, legal, nigeria, PDP, Politics

February 23, 2016

Lagos miracle! Ever seen a car move with only 3 tyres? (WATCH)

Lagos is the land where everything is absolutely possible. A place where an aeroplane can be stuck in traffic and finally get parked at a filling station and a car can move around with just 3 tyres. Don’t believe? Just watch! #HelloSir @AkinwunmiAmbode è-sir D Fuga say 200 Naira to pump taya, becos of Dollar.... Read More

cars, frsc, lagos state, miracle

February 23, 2016

‘Jagaban is a troublemaker’ | ‘You are very short’ | VP Osinbajo & Tinubu exchange playful swipes (WATCH)

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo displayed the bone of humour in him at the recently held Sun Awards when he took a swipe at chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, during his speech. Tinubu was not going to let the Vice President get away with the first-attack, and when he got his... Read More

APC, Osinbajo, Tinubu

February 23, 2016

‘In Nigeria, tourism is insignificant’ – Senator Ben Bruce

Self proclaimed common sense advocate, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has once again taken President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 state governors of the country in- a lesson in common sense. The senator has charged the president and other public office holders to help grow Nigeria’s tourism by spending their vacations in Nigeria instead of jetting out... Read More

Common sense, Federal Government, tourism

February 22, 2016

VP Osinbajo denies spending Valentine’s Day ‘outside Nigeria’

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his wife spent Valentines’s Day in Nigeria, and not out of the country, says the Nigerian Presidency. The Vice President said himself and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo were not ‘anywhere outside’ Nigeria, while stressing that ‘such reports are incorrect and untrue’. A statement released on Monday by Laolu Akande,... Read More

valentines day, VP Osinbajo

February 22, 2016

5 things to know about Buhari’s new SA, ‘a visually impaired man’

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a visually impaired man, Dr. Samuel Inalegwu Ode Ankeli as his Senior Special Assistant. Ankeli will be responsible for serving as the president’s liaison for people living with disabilities. His appointment was communicated on Monday, through a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu. Here are 5 things... Read More

Blind SA, Buhari, Dr. Samuel Ankeli

February 22, 2016

‘Ali Modu Sheriff can fight for the PDP’s stolen heritage’ – Fayose

Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has asked all stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party to support the new National Chairman of the party, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff. Fayose called on all the parties involved and concerned about the development of the PDP to embrace the appointment of the senator as the party chairman as “his emergence at... Read More

nigeria, PDP. APC, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, sheriff

February 22, 2016

Why Fayose is blackmailing Buhari over TSA – APC

The Ekiti state chapter of the All Progressives Congress has slammed Governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose for not aligning with the Single Treasury Account policy of the Federal Government. The party stated that Fayose’s position against the TSA is a deliberate attempt to hide fraudulent practices while lambasting the governor for not emulating his... Read More

APC, Ekiti, Fayose, nigeria, TSA

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