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NNPC returns N6 billion | FG suffers $45.90 million revenue loss

The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reportedly refunded the sum of #6.330 billion to the federal government, even as the federal goverment suffered a revenue loss of $45.90 million. This was contained in a statement signed by Kene Offie, Head of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The... Read More

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Again, 40 Nigerians deported from UK, Australia

Forty Nigerians were, on Wednesday, reportedly deported to Nigeria from the United Kingdom and Australia, making it the second time in a month that Nigerians will be deported from the UK. The deportees, comprising 33 males and seven females, were sent back to their home country for committing various offences. They were said to have... Read More

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FG declares May 30 public holiday

The federal government, through the Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd), on Wednesday announced that Monday, May 30, 2016, will be a public holiday to celebrate the 2016 Democracy Day. Dambazzau made the announcement in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Bassey Akpanyung. He said: “Dambazau congratulates... Read More

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Police arrest five men over ‘Enugu massacre’

The Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, announced that it has successfully arrested five persons believed to be involved in the midnight attack on Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on April 25. According to the Police force spokesperson, Bisi Kolawole, officials of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) using credible intelligence had... Read More

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69 percent of Nigerians don’t have access to potable water

Suleiman Adamu, the Minister of Water Resources today disclosed that about 50 million (69 percent of the total population) Nigerians do not have access to clean portable water. The Minister said this during a press conference with State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Adamu said: “That is part of issue we are putting... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories we will be tracking today. EFCC vs Omisore The Economic and Financial Crime’s Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday declared the former Deputy Governor of Osun states, Senator Iyiola Omisore, wanted in connection to N700 million fraud. However, Omisore, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied the... Read More

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24-year-old woman sexually abuses 5-year-old girl

Nwakaego Ugochukwu, a 24-year-old female factory worker, was on Tuesday brought before a magistrate court in Ikeja, Lagos, for allegedly sexually molesting a 5 year old girl. According to Vanguard, Nwakaego, a resident of Canal Estate, Ago Okota, Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of sexual assault. Speaking at the arraignment, the case prosecutor, Insp... Read More

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This truth is not golden: Africa Check finds holes in El- Rufai’s claims

A research project by the AFP Foundation, Africa Check has found holes in the claims by the Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai about gold in his state. El-Rufai had in April said that a single local government area in Kaduna state has more gold than the entire nation of South Africa. However, the research by... Read More

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Nigeria set to receive £300 million hidden in Jersey

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Tuesday, announced that the federal government wis set to receive £300 million stolen from the country and stashed in the Island of Jersey. The Minister said this in Abuja during a news conference organised as part of activities to mark the one year anniversary of the present administration. Onyema... Read More

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‘There is no money to run government’ -Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Tuesday said that Nigerians are more interested in having money in thier pockets rather than the structural changes the Buhari administration is aiming to build. The minister said this while speaking in Abuja at a forum organised by News Agency of Ngeria (NAN). While pleading with Nigerians to... Read More

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Amaechi, APC, FG, impatient, Minister, money, nigerians, transport

N700 million fraud: Omisore is going to war with the EFCC

Following the news reports that he was declared wanted, former Osun state deputy governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore on Tuesday said that the Economic and Financial Crime commission is acting out a script aimed at prosecuting and harassing members of the opposition. This was contained in a statement signed Omisore wherein he explain his role in... Read More

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Tomato pest: FG engages expert to find solution

The Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, on Tuesday announced that the Nigerian government has invited experts to find solution to the “tuta absoluta” -a pest that is currently eating up tomatoes in Nigerian farms The Minister disclosed this while speaking at a press conference in Abuja. He noted that the pest, which has caused a... Read More

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Bill to punish randy lecturers passes second reading in Senate, and Dino Melaye defends lecturers

The Nigerian Senate yesterday passed a bill to criminalize sexual harassment in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with stiff punishment for randy lecturers who exploit students. The bill, which was adopted in the second reading, was referred to the committee on judiciary and human rights for further review. Motion for the bill was sponsored by Senator Ovie... Read More

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‘FG spends N165bn every month on salaries and allowances’ -Adeosun

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, on today disclosed that the Nigerian government spends N165 billion on salaries and allowances per month. Adeosun stated this during a joint meeting with the security chiefs of paramilitary agencies under the Ministry of Interior on continuous audit and moving from manual to automated payment system. The Minister noted... Read More

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Court declares PDP caretaker committee illegal | Orders IGP to arrest acting chairman

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to arrest anybody who claims to be the acting chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) until the court decides a case brought before it. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Buba, in his ruling on the suit, with number... Read More

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‘We sympathise with the endangered party of the torn umbrella’ | Rivers APC to Wike

The River state chapter of the All Progressive Congress, on Tuesday, lambasted the state governor, Nyesom Wike, for allegedly spending N10 billion of the state fund on the Peoples Democratic Party convention. The party said this in a statement signed by its Chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya. While noting that the PDP’s betrayal of its erstwhile... Read More

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Governor Fayose incites hunters in Ekiti to fight herdsmen

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, on Monday, banned Fulani herdsmen from operating within the state. The Governor also incited hunters in the state to curb the herdsmen attack in whatever means possible. This follows the recent attacking of a community in the state. Watch video below https://youtu.be/s5KdwFJt9EE

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FG commends NLC for calling off strike

The federal government, on Monday, commended the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for suspending its five-day-old strike. It would be recalled that the NLC had last week gone on a protest strike over the recent increase in the cost of fuel. This was stated by the Minister for Information, Culture and Tourism, Lai Mohammed, while speaking... Read More

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‘Biafra will be achieved without violence’ – IPOB

Secessionist group, the Ingenious People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday, said that it will achieve Biafra through civil disobedience and without violence. The group made this known in a statement released by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. The statement noted that the American civil right activist achieved their aim without violence. The statement reads, “IPOB can... Read More

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‘I’ll privatize IMSU and hire new teachers’ – Rochas threatens striking lecturers

The Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Monday, threatened to dismiss striking lecturers at the Imo State University (IMSU) and privatise the university. The governor stated this while speaking in Owerri, the Imo state capital. The Governor also noted that IMSU lecturers are the most paid in the entire South-East. Okorocha said: “A comparative analysis... Read More

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‘We will challenge Fayose’s ban appropriately’ – Fulani herdsmen

Following the recent ban placed on Fulani herdsmen in Ekiti state by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose, a former president of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association (MACBAN), on Monday said that the herdsmen have the right to move freely within Nigeria. According to The Nation, Ardo, who is said to be a son-in-law of President... Read More

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FG set to begin dialogue with Niger Delta militants

Following the recent increase in the spate of militancy in the Niger Delta region, the Nigerian government, on Monday, disclosed that it is considering opening discussion with the militants in the region. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Ibe Kachikwu, and the Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed. The duo... Read More

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Wike supports Buhari’s move to end…

Rivers state Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Monday, pledged to support the federal government’s effort to end militancy in the Niger Delta region. Wike stated this when he hosted the Military High Command led by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin, at the Rivers state government house, Port Harcourt. The governor noted that... Read More

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‘PDP suffers from electoral defeat syndrome’ | ‘APC is divided’ – Okupe, the analyst

Former Special Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, on Monday, said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is going through its present crisis as part of readjustment into life as an opposition party. Okupe made this known while speaking as a guest on Channels Television – where he noted that the ruling All Progressive Congress... Read More

APC, crisis, election, okupe, opposition, PDP, scatter, Unity

How former defence chief built a house for N1.3billion

At the resumed criminal trial of embattled former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, at a Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, a prosecution witness, Mustapha Yerima, told the court how Badeh contracted him to construct a N1.3 billion to construct a building at Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja. The witness, who is... Read More

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Badeh, building, construct, corruption, court, EFCC, land, NAF, Yerima

Opinion: Why Nigerian states need restructuring

By Uzoma Erondu Nigeria has a thing or two to learn from Sudan. Yes, the same Sudan known for strife, pestilence, drought, internal conflict and war. But hang-on, before we say too negative a thing about Sudan vis-a-vis Nigeria, let us remember at least, that Sudan as a country existed way before Nigeria in its... Read More

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Opinion: What rubbish subsidy removal?

ny Stanley Ilechukwu I’ve been listening to all the arguments for and against the “subsidy removal”of the Buhari led government and it’s just hilarious. From that of the current government, whose hand has been forced to execute this “removal” due to the economic backlash necessitated by the uncertainty and the half-thought out policies it has... Read More

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Ezekwesili, Abati, Timi Dakolo join LEPAN to demand reduction in Age of Candidacy to contest Political Offices in Nigeria

Former Vice president of the World Bank, Obiageli Ezekwesili; former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati; and soul singer Timi Dakolo were among hundreds of Nigerians who threw their weight on Wednesday behind a pledge to reduce the age of eligibility to run for public offices in Nigeria. The signing of the pledge was the high point... Read More

advocay, Ezekwesili, government, LEPAN, mobilization, policy, Timi Dakolo

Opinion: Are herbal mixtures a new kind of drug abuse?

by Mbawuike Anthony Okechukwu The streets of Nigeria have been filled with lots of herbal mixtures being paraded all over it; some with large speakers, advertising to the public its many health benefits –which in most cases, are numerous, and just a phantom wish that they actually do. The problems with these drugs are not... Read More

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‘I spent eight days in EFCC detention’ | Emeka Mba finally speaks on N15bn fraud

After months of silence, the former Director General (DG) of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Emeka Mba, has spoken up on the accusations that he committed N15 billion fraud while still in office. Mba, who also recounted his role in Nigeria’s digital switchover, told his side of the story at the 79th episode of The... Read More

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