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EFCC Chairman has a message for money launderers

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu has reiterated that there is no hiding place for money launders as he promised that the law will surely catch up with them. He made this position known on Tuesday at a one-day workshop organized by the Nigeria Bar Association in collaboration... Read More

corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu, lawyers, money laundering, NBA, PACAC

‘Nigeria will fulfill its financial obligation’ – Buhari tells AU

President Buhari has promised to fulfill the country’s financial obligation to the African Union. He made the disclosure while receiving the AU Envoy on the Peace Fund, Dr. Donald Kaberuka. In a statement released on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, President Buhari said Nigeria will... Read More

African Union, AU Envoy, Buhari, Dr Donald Kaberuka, Financial obligations, Garba Shehu, South Sudan

Chibok Girls: Presidency calls for support from BBOG group

The Presidency has called for support from groups campaigning for the return of over 217 school girls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok community in Borno state on April 16, 2016. In a statement issued on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu the presidency appealed to... Read More

boko haram, bring back our girls, Chibok girls, Muhammadu Buhari, Presidency, terrorism

Students protest, not begging, forces Ajimobi to reopen schools

The Oyo state government has announced the reopening of schools following protests by students. This was contained in a statement released by the Honourable Commissioner of Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun. “The people of Oyo State, Nigeria and indeed the whole world will recall the highly condemnable events of Monday 6th June 2016 which... Read More

Ajimobi, Community Leaders, Ibadan, Oyo, Parents Teachers Association, religious leaders, schools, state goverment, Toye Arulogun, traditional rulers, violent demonstrations

We’ll not hide things from Nigerians – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration will not hide anything from Nigerians in its resolute commitment to restore the economic fortunes of the country and deliver prosperity to Nigerians. While receiving the Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum at the State House, Abuja on Friday, President Buhari appealed to them not to lose hope in the... Read More

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anti-corruption, Bribery, Federal Government, Governance, nigerians, Northern Christian Leaders Eagles Eyes Forum, president buhari

Sunday Oliseh, NFF in ‘war of words’

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh and the Nigeria Football Federation are locked in a ‘war of words’ over unpaid salaries, four months after he resigned his position. Oliseh said via his official Twitter account that he hoped the Federation pays him and his assistant Jean Francois Losciuto their entitlements while they are still alive. “Hope the... Read More

Alive, CAS, Losciuto, nff, nigerian football, Sunday Oliseh, unpaid salaries

Super Eagles’ job: 3 candidates shortlisted

The Nigeria Football Federation has released a three-man list of potential coaches for the available Super Eagles’ job. The shortlisted individuals include former Ethiopian coach Tom Sainfiet, Super Eagles’ caretaker coach Salisu Yusuf and Frenchman Paul Le Guen, who once coached Cameroon. The NFF disclosed that its Technical and Development Committee on Friday at the Glass House, pored over... Read More

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Leicester City sign Ahmed Musa (PHOTOS)

Leicester City have signed Nigerian winger Ahmed Musa from CSKA Moscow. Musa was signed for a club record fee believed to be in the region of £16m. He joins the Foxes who lifted the 2015/16 Premier League season.

cska moscow, Foxes, Leicester City, photos, premier league, transfer, winger

EURO 2016: Clattenburg to referee France-Portugal final

UEFA has chosen Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg to take charge of Sunday’s Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal. Clattenburg will take the centre stage at the Stade de France just six weeks after refereeing the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in Milan. The 41-year-old from County Durham also took... Read More

Antoine Griezmann, Clattenburg, Euro 2016, football, France, portugal, uefa

Jürgen Klopp signs extended long-term deal with Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has signed a contract extension committing his long-term future to the Reds. The club made the announcement today saying Klopp’s senior staff Zeljko Buvac and Peter Krawietz have also lengthened their deals to continue a coaching relationship spanning two decades. The move, which was initiated by the club’s ownership, is believed to continue Klopp’s... Read More

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Just In: Federal High Court affirms Ikpeazu as Abia governor

The Federal High Court sitting in Owerri on Friday has affirmed the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state. Giving a ruling on the matter filed by Friday Nwosu against Ikpeazu, Justice A. I. Allagoa said that the plaintiff (Nwosu), was unable to prove that the tax documents were forged. The court went further... Read More

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Abia, election, forgery, Ikpeazu, Justice A. I. Allagoa, Nwosu, tax case

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech retires from international football

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced his retirement from international football. The 34-year-old made the announcement via his official Twitter account, @PetrCech on Friday in a tweet saying: “We lived some amazing moments together – Wishing the team all the best for the future #CZE”. The Czech Republic were eliminated from EURO 2016 by Turkey after... Read More

arsenal, Czech Republic, Euro 2016, goalkeeper, international football, petr cech, twitter.

Dogara to ring bell at Nigerian Stock Exchange

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara will on Friday ring the bell at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) in Lagos. A statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs to the Speaker, Turaki Hassan, said Dogara will ring the bell to close activities on the floor of the Nigerian Stock... Read More

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Ex-Barcelona goalie, Victor Valdes sign for Premier League team

Middlesbrough FC has completed the signing of World Cup winning goalkeeper, Victor Valdes. Boro beat off stiff competition to the land the Barcelona legend after his 18-month spell with Manchester United came to an end earlier this summer. The 34-year-old brings a wealth of experience, having made over 500 appearances for Barcelona during a trophy-laden career.... Read More

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Dwayne Wade leaves Heats for Bulls in £36.2m deal

Dwyane Wade is leaving the Miami Heats after spending 13 seasons with them. Wade, 34 will sign a two-year deal with Chicago Bulls worth £36.2m in what he called ‘an extremely emotional and tough decision’ on Wednesday night. Miami offered Wade £30.8m over two years for him to remain in the uniform that he’s worn... Read More

£36.2mn, Chicago Bulls, decision, Dwayne Wade, Miami Heats, NBA, transfer

Manchester United confirm Mkhitaryan signing

Manchester United have confirmed the completion of the transfer of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Borussia Dortmund. The Armenian midfielder joins the Red Devils on a four-year contract with the option to extend for a further year. Mkhitaryan, 27, made 140 appearances and scored 41 goals for Borussia Dortmund after joining them in 2013. Last season he... Read More

Dortmund, manchester united, midfielder, Mkhitaryan, Mourinho, premier league, transfer

BREAKING: Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and his father have both been given a 21-month suspended prison sentence for tax evasion today. Messi and his father Jorge were both notified of their appearances in court during the winter, with the case getting underway at the end of May and start of June. Both men were accused of defrauding Spain’s... Read More

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Eid El-Fitri: Turkish president felicitates with Nigerian Muslims

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr. In a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today, President Erdogan, whose country had recently suffered terror attack at the Atartuk airport, rejoiced with Nigerians on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan fast despite... Read More

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Read Buhari’s message to Nigerians on Eid el-Fitri

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday declared Thursday a public holiday in addition to the earlier declared Tuesday and Wednesday. Albeit the delay in the moon-sighting causing the Ramadan fast to continue, it isn’t forgotten that it is still a celebration and it must be acknowledged. In so doing, President Muhammadu Buhari issued a... Read More

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Buhari condoles with Saudi Arabia over suicide bombing

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the suicide bombing in Madinah, which occurred on Monday in Islam’s second holiest city. In a statement released by his Special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Buhari said “purveyors of terror are simply agents of the devil”. Condoling with Saudi authorities over the reprehensible attack, President Buhari says... Read More

Buhari, Madinah, Prophet's mosque, Ramadan, saudi arabia, suicide bombing, terrorism

FBI recommends no charges against Hillary Clinton

The Federal Bureau of Intelligence, FBI on Tuesday said that it would not recommend charges against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while she was Secretary of State but that Clinton and her aides were “extremely careless” handling classified information. FBI Director James Comey made this known as he said there... Read More

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Crystal Palace sign West Ham star

Crystal Palace have completed the signing of James Tomkins from West Ham United on a five-year contract for a fee of £10 million. The 27-year-old defender becomes the Eagles’ third summer signing after Andros Townsend and Steve Mandanda arrived last week. Moments after putting pen to paper on his Eagles contract, Tomkins said: “I am... Read More

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Fuel scarcity looms as oil workers begin strike July 7

Another fuel scarcity looms as Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has instructed its members to put down their tools from July 7 and proceed on a strike action. The workers were given the directive via a memo dated July 4 and the planned action is expected to affect all oil... Read More

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Buhari breaks fast with IDPs, physically-challenged (Photos)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday broke his Ramadan fast with some Internally Displaced Persons as well as those who are physically challenged.

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Kachikwu, 8 others get new NNPC positions (DETAILS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the composition of a new Board of directors for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The approval of the board is provided for under Section 1(2) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Act of 1997, as amended. This was announced via a statement released on Monday by Special Adviser on Media... Read More

Buhari meets outgoing Swedish ambassador (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday received the outgoing Ambassador of Sweden to Nigeria, Svante Kilander, at the State House, Abuja. Kilander was appointed ambassador in 2012.

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Barcelona sign midfielder Denis Suarez

FC Barcelona have signed midfielder Denis Suarez from Villarreal. The Catalan giants activated the player’s buy back clause which will see the player join the Club for the next four seasons with an option for a fifth depending on the number of appearances in the fourth season. FC Barcelona deposited €3.25M for the right to... Read More

€50M release clause, barcelona, Denis Suarez, manchester city, midfielder, transfer window, Villarreal

Arms Deal: Badeh to know fate in October

The trial of former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh has been adjourned to Monday, October 10, 2016. The trial was adjourned by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja. Badeh is being prosecuted by the EFCC alongside Iyalikam Nigeria Limited for allegedly abusing his office by using the dollar equivalent... Read More

Skye bank bosses resign in fear of CBN sack

The Central Bank of Nigeria has sacked the management team of Skye Bank over capital adequacy issues, according to reports on Monday. Chief Executive Timothy Oguntayo, who led Skye Bank’s acquisition of Mainstreet Bank in 2014, resigned before the Central Bank’s announcement due later on Monday. It would be recalled that the regulator last year... Read More

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