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Dele Benjamin June 29, 2016

‘I don’t understand why Buhari, OBJ would say Nigeria’s sovereignty is non-negotiable’ – Soyinka

Professor Wole Soyinka has said the sovereignty of Nigeria is negotiable. Speaking on Tuesday during a visit to PUNCH Place, Soyinka said it's time to restructure Nigeria such that government…

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Dele Benjamin June 28, 2016

Dubai property: Buratai should willingly invite EFCC to investigate him – Falana

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Army for defending the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai over his ownership of properties in Dubai. Falana urged the…

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Dele Benjamin June 28, 2016

I fail to see the benefit in devaluing the naira – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says the recently introduced flexible exchange rate policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria is not beneficial to the country's economy. Speaking on Monday during the breaking…

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Dele Benjamin June 27, 2016

Presidency to Saraki: ‘Identify the government within the government’

The Presidency has enjoined Senate President, Bukola Saraki to mention those he claims are operating a government within President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. The Senate President had on Monday, appeared at…

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Dele Benjamin June 27, 2016

‘Buhari has authorised us to dialogue with militants’ – Kachikwu

Nigeria's daily oil production has surged back to 1.9 million barrels after dipping to about 1.4 million per day between May and June. Speaking in China on Monday, Kachikwu told…

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Dele Benjamin June 27, 2016

Just In: Saraki, Ekweremadu granted bail

Senate President Bukola Saraki, his deputy Ike Ekweremadu, former Clerk of the National Assembly, Salisu Abubakar Maikasuwa and his deputy, Benedict Efeturi - have been granted bail by Justice Yusuf…

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Dele Benjamin June 27, 2016

How many Senators would be in tow as Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery trial starts today?

The forgery trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, begins on Monday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Jabi, Abuja. Punch Newspapers reports that it's…

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Dele Benjamin June 25, 2016

These are the 14 witnesses to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu

14 Federal Government witnesses are expected to testify against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, when they are arraigned on Monday, June…

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Dele Benjamin June 24, 2016

Just In: After 30 days, Ekiti workers agree to go back to work

After being on strike for 30 days, labour leaders in Ekiti have reached an agreement with the state government to return to work. The state's workers on May 25, embarked…

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Dele Benjamin June 23, 2016

‘No PDP member has been unjustly arrested or imprisoned’ – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in the senate says the Muhammadu Buhari administration has never "unjustly arrested or imprisoned" any Peoples Democratic Party member on mere allegations. The APC Senators'…

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Dele Benjamin June 23, 2016

Ben Murray-Bruce loses Silverbird Group to AMCON [DETAILS]

The Assets Management Company of Nigeria, AMCON on Thursday took over the assets of Silverbird Group, owned Nigerian Senator, Ben Bruce. Bruce's companies under the group in Lagos, Port Harcourt…

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Dele Benjamin June 22, 2016

‘I have no power, I’m crippled’ – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo told the National Union of Local Government Emplpoyers on Wednesday that he lacks the power to grant their demand - the restoration of the local government…

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Dele Benjamin June 22, 2016

Forgery case: ‘These needless distractions will do nobody any good’ – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Wednesday, denied forging the standing order of the senate. Saraki said he was not a part of the leadership of the 7th senate that made the rules in…

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Dele Benjamin June 22, 2016

‘Immunity must be respected whether anybody likes it or not’ – Mimiko

Ondo state governor, Olusegun Mimiko has said the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) must respect the immunity of sitting governors. The governor said section 308 of the constitution -…

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Dele Benjamin June 22, 2016

Resident Doctors agree to suspend strike… after being sacked by FG

Following a meeting with stakeholders in the health sector on Tuesday evening, the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has agreed to suspend its strike action after a meeting with…

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Dele Benjamin June 22, 2016

Aisha Buhari deletes ‘mad dog’ tweet directed at Fayose

The President’s wife, Aisha Buhari has deleted a couple of tweets where she described Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose as a ‘mad dog’ for linking her to the bribery scandal…

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Dele Benjamin June 21, 2016

Sex scandal: ‘I’ve never desired a prostitute, I can’t even have sex’ – Hon. Ikon

Federal lawmaker, Samuel Ikon, who was among the three lawmakers alleged to have sought sexual favours while in the United States, has written a letter to the country’s ambassador in…

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Dele Benjamin June 21, 2016

We’ve dealt with Boko Haram, their ideology is next – VP Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the immediate task of the federal government is to wipe out the ideology of Boko Haram, having largely crippled the insurgent group. Osinbajo was quoted to have…

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Dele Benjamin June 21, 2016

This is when Saraki, others will be arraigned for ‘forgery, criminal conspiracy’

‎Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, will be arraigned before an Abuja high court on June 27 for alleged forgery of the Senate standing rules. The pair…

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Dele Benjamin June 20, 2016

Forex policy: Foreign airlines to ‘increase’ air fares

The association of foreign airlines representatives of Nigeria (AFARN) has said the new forex regime will inadvertently increase the price of air fares. President of AFARN, Kingsley Nwokoma, told the…

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Dele Benjamin June 20, 2016

Retired Supreme Court Justice dies

A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Niki Tobi, has died. Justice Tobi passed on in the wee hours of Friday at the National Hospital, Abuja. According to Sahara Reporters, his corpse…

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Dele Benjamin June 20, 2016

‘Hijab controversy has exposed Aregbesola’ – PDP

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has warned security agencies, Interpol, the Presidency and United Nations of the possibility of the state being plunged into a religious…

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Dele Benjamin June 20, 2016

Report: ‘Niger Delta militants relocating to Ogun state’

Militants from the Niger Delta region are relocating to Ogun state for a safe haven, says the Commissioner of Police, Abdulmajid Ali. The commissioner made the assertion on Sunday in…

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Dele Benjamin June 20, 2016

Immunity, life pension: ‘Your satanic proposal will fail’ – Falana tells Senate

Femi Falana (SAN), a human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has criticised the proposed life pension and immunity for National Assembly leaders. During a retreat on constitution review organised…

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Dele Benjamin June 19, 2016

We’ll complete all ongoing, abandoned projects in 3 years – Fashola

All ongoing and abandoned projects in the country will be completed within 3 years, by the Federal Government, says Minister of Power, Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola. Speaking on Saturday…

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Dele Benjamin June 17, 2016

Obanikoro responds to EFCC home invasion with N100m lawsuit

Former Minister of State for Defence, Muslius Obanikoro has filed a N100 million lawsuit against the Federal Government at a Federal High Court in Lagos over the alleged infringement of…

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