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‘I hereby disqualify myself’ | Judge withdraws from Saraki’s case

Following media reports that he has been compromised by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, a Federal High Court in Abuja, Justice Abdukadir Abdu-Kafarati, has withdrawn from the case brought before him. Saraki, who is facing criminal prosecution by the Code of Conduct Bureau, had filed a petition urging the court to stop his false assets declaration... Read More

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March 22, 2016

Senate to ‘concentrate’ on passing 2016 budget this week – Saraki

After months of drama and plot twists, the report on the 2016 Appropriation Bill has finally been received by both chambers of the National Assembly. It would be recalled that the 2016 Appropriation Bill was presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on December, 2015. However, the passing of the bill was delayed... Read More

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March 22, 2016

US, UK governments react to widespread violence in Rivers rerun election

The United States of America and United Kingdom embassies in Nigeria, on Tuesday, condemned the outbreak of violence during Saturday Rivers State legislative rerun election in the state. It would be recalled that the election was characterized by several reports of violence, electoral frauds and thuggery. The two top parties in the country, All Progressive... Read More

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March 22, 2016

‘2016 budget is ready, will be passed tomorrow’

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal constituency of Kano State, has stated that the 2016 budget is ready and will be passed on Wednesday. Jibrin, who serves as the Chairman House Committee on Finance, in a series of tweets, noted that the 2016 budget has been the... Read More

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March 22, 2016

How 20-year-old JAMB candidate was raped, stabbed to death in Ogun

A 20-year-old female, Joan Egemba, was on Thursday, March 3, stabbed and strangled to death in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun state. According to Punch Newspapers, Joan, who was a candidate for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), had left her home in the Odo Eran, Sabgo-Ota area, for Awa Ijebu -where she was supposed to... Read More

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March 22, 2016

No loyalty! Governor Obiano’s kinsmen ditch APGA

Anambra governor, Willie Obiano has suffered a political setback. Over five hundred aggrieved members of his party- All Progressives Grand Alliance, and Nigeria’s main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, have cross-carpeted to Equity Forum, a political pressure group. Equity Forum was formed by a former PDP Chairman and member, House of Representatives Prince Tony Nwoye. The... Read More

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March 21, 2016

Y! Special Report: The silent victims – Nigeria and the ‘non-issue’ of male rape

Aroused and angry, I thought to beat the alarum, and urge relentless war; But soon my fingers fail’d me, my face droop’d, and I resign’d myself, To sit by the wounded and soothe them, or silently watch the dead. Walt Whitman (1819–1892), Leaves of Grass. The Nigerian society is ruled by a strict definition of... Read More

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March 21, 2016

The National Economic Conference will focus on these 4 sectors

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, declared open the National Economic Council. The president stated that for the economy of Nigeria to grow, the agriculture, manufacturing, power, housing sectors must be well oiled and serviced. On Agriculture, President Buhari stated that: Today, both the peasant and the mechanized farmers agree with the general public that food... Read More

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March 21, 2016

Buhari, VP Osinbajo, others attend National Economic Council Retreat (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, declared open the National Economic Council Retreat. During the retreat, which is taking place at the state house conference center, Abuja, stakeholders are expected to discuss measures to move the economy of Nigeria forward. See photos below.

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March 21, 2016

Benin Republic elects new president | Prime Minister concedes defeat

Fifty-seven year old businessman and opposition candidate in the Benin Republic presidential election, Patrice Talon, has emerged winner of the country’s election after garnering majority of votes. Talon, who vied for the presidential seat alongside the Prime Minister of Benin, Lionel Zinsou, will replace the incumbent president, Boni Yaya. Yaya has completed his two five... Read More

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March 21, 2016

‘Melaye’s lifestyle doesn’t match what he earns as a lawmaker’ – Group tells EFCC

An anti-corruption group, Civil Society Network Against Corruption (CSNAC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Senator Dino Melaye, over his opulent lifestyle. Melaye, who is known for his ostentatious lifestyle and love of exotic automobiles, is a senator representing Kogi West at the National Assembly. According to a petition... Read More

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March 21, 2016

Ihejirika, Minimah, Dambazzau, 292 others summoned over arms deal

In continuation of its ongoing probe into the procurement of arms by the Nigerian military from 2007 to 2015, the Presidential Committee on Defence Equipment Procurement has extended its investigation to the tenures of former Chiefs of Army Staff (COAS): Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazzau, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika and Lt.-Gen. Kenneth Minimah. According to The Nation, the... Read More

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March 21, 2016

This is why Orubebe’s CCT case was withdrawn by FG

More facts are now coming to light as to why the federal government withdrew the criminal charges preferred against the former minister of Niger Delta affairs, Elder Godson Orubebe. Orubebe, who served in former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, was charged before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for false declaration of assets. According to sources,... Read More

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March 21, 2016

How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’

Revelations which recently came to light, proves that the governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom, at a point in time, knew the location of the kidnapped Chibok girls but failed to rescue them. In April 2014, a group of Boko Haram insurgents stormed Chibok, in Borno state, and abducted over 200... Read More

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March 20, 2016

EFCC officials accused of ‘forgery and conspiracy’

What happens when an institution set up to fight corruption is accused of corruption? That is the case of Jyde Adelakun, an international businessman, who has written a petition alleging that some officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) connived to extort N2 million from him. Adelakun alleged that the officials had threatened... Read More

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March 20, 2016

‘Yes, Justice Abang and Olisa Metuh were classmates’ – Ex-NHRC boss confirms

Contrary to claims made in court by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he isn’t a classmate of the embattled National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, new facts have emerged that both men were actually classmates. A former chairman of the National Human Right Commission, Chidi Odinkalu,... Read More

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March 20, 2016

‘Only idiots will link me to Abacha loot’ | Obasanjo speaks on Jonathan, the economy and PDP (WATCH)

In a tell-all interview with Frisky Lar, former President Olusegun Obansanjo bared his mind on different issues from his personal life, his presidency and the problems bedeviling Nigeria. Relaxed, chatty and obviously in his element, Obasanjo commented on his love for exercise, particularly Squash and how the game has helped him stay healthy. The former... Read More

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March 20, 2016

Rivers rerun: ‘We’re viewed as barbarians that behead fellow human beings’ – APC

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party have been accused of bringing ’embarrassment and national shame’ to the people of the state. According to the Rivers APC Chairman, Dr Davies Ikanya, the people of the state are now perceived as ‘barbarians that behead and burn fellow human beings’ over elections and political... Read More

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March 20, 2016

EFCC probes 8 Generals, 4 Colonels, others

12 top army officers are being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over the $2.1billion arms deal funds that were diverted during the last administration. Among the twelve officers are- 3 serving major generals, a retired major general, 3 brigadier generals, 4 colonels, and one lieutenant colonel. The top officers who are being... Read More

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March 20, 2016

‘To Europeans, Igboland is a haven of kidnappers, ritual murderers…’

Leader of the Nigerian Igbo Community in Europe, NICE, Chief Chris Ebede, has revealed that South-East Nigeria (Igboland) is perceived as a haven of criminals in the United Kingdom and some countries in Europe. Ebede while leading a delegation of NICE to Anambra, said the South East state in particular, is believed to be insecure... Read More

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March 19, 2016

Wike’s aide arrested with ‘fake police, military uniforms’ (PHOTOS)

Cyril Dum Nwite, an aide of Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, has been arrested with fake police and military uniforms. Nwite, the Rivers governor’s Special Assistant for Special Projects for the governor, was arrested on Saturday- a few hours after voting commenced in the Rivers rerun election. According to Sahara Reporters, Wike’s aide was also... Read More

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March 19, 2016

Rivers rerun: Election suspended in 4 LGAs

Following reports of violence by youths in Rivers state under the sponsorship of some politicians, the Independent National Electoral Committee (INEC) has suspended the ongoing National Assembly election in the state. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Rivers state, Aniedi Ikoiwak, confirmed the cancellation of elections in four different local government area (LGAs) in the... Read More

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March 19, 2016

BREAKING: PDP ward agent ‘shot dead’ in Rivers (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Tambari Ntoti, a ward agent of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been ‘shot dead’. The PDP agent was killed on Saturday, while voting was ongoing in the Rivers state rerun elections, in ward 3 Nonwa, Tai local government area of Rivers. The PDP has alleged that thugs of the All Progressive Congress are behind the... Read More

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March 19, 2016

‘Buratai confessed that soldiers killed Biafrans while praying’ – IPOB

Following the Chief Army Staff, Lt.-General Tukur Buratai’s disclosure that the army has set up a committee to investigate the alleged killing of pro-Biafra protesters in Aba, Abia state, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Friday, rejected the committee. IPOB said the committee is “is fundamentally riddled with conflict of interest and lacks the... Read More

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March 19, 2016

#RiversReRun: Commissioner ‘abducted’, ‘fake result sheets’ reported in Bonny

According to unconfirmed reports, Chief Ibibia Walter, Rivers State Commissioner for Water Resources has been abducted by unknown gunmen. Walter was said to have been on his way to Okrika to take part in the rerun elections in the state when he was abducted. FLASH: Chief Ibibia Walter, Rivers State Commissioner for Water Resources has... Read More

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March 19, 2016

How Saraki ‘looted’ Kwara state treasury in 8 years

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), on Friday, gave details of how embattled Senate President Bukola Saraki looted funds from Kwara State while he served as governor of the state from 2003 to 2011. Saraki, who is currently being prosecuted by the CCB for false declaration of... Read More

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March 18, 2016

‘Female bombers now disguise as men to bomb mosques’ – Army

The Nigerian Army has revealed that Boko Haram insurgents have employed the strategy of hiding their true sexual identity in order to carry out their attacks. Acting Director Defence Information, Bigadier General Rabe Abubakar, in a statement on Friday, said: “Female bombers now dress in men attire to have access to mosque unhindered to detonate... Read More

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March 18, 2016

House of Reps to probe ‘illegal’ secret recruitment of 909 persons into CBN

The alleged secret recruitment 909 employees by the Central Bank of Nigeria, will be investigated by the Federal House of Representatives. The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has been alleged to have given juicy appointments to children and relatives of highly placed individuals in the federal government and in the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).... Read More

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March 18, 2016

‘Sambisa forest is as big as Enugu state’ – Army chief

Nigerian Military high command, on Thursday, disclosed that an investigative panel has been set up to investigate the alleged killing of unarmed pro-Biafra protesters in Aba, Abia state. The protesters, members of secessionist groups, Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), were reportedly shot at-... Read More

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March 17, 2016

TIERs and Asurf Films present ‘Hell or High Water’ (Watch trailer)

The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Asurf Films Limited are pleased to announce the trailer release of the highly anticipated short film Hell or High Water starring Enyinna Nwigwe, Daniel K. Daniel (AMVCA winner), Ashionye Michelle Racah, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, and Adedayo Davies. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker Asurf Oluseyi, the short film... Read More

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‘I hereby disqualify myself’ | Judge withdraws from Saraki’s case

Senate to ‘concentrate’ on passing 2016 budget this week – Saraki

US, UK governments react to widespread violence in Rivers rerun election

‘2016 budget is ready, will be passed tomorrow’

How 20-year-old JAMB candidate was raped, stabbed to death in Ogun

No loyalty! Governor Obiano’s kinsmen ditch APGA

Y! Special Report: The silent victims – Nigeria and the ‘non-issue’ of male rape

The National Economic Conference will focus on these 4 sectors

Buhari, VP Osinbajo, others attend National Economic Council Retreat (PHOTOS)

Benin Republic elects new president | Prime Minister concedes defeat

‘Melaye’s lifestyle doesn’t match what he earns as a lawmaker’ – Group tells EFCC

Ihejirika, Minimah, Dambazzau, 292 others summoned over arms deal

This is why Orubebe’s CCT case was withdrawn by FG

How Nigeria, US, UK governments failed to rescue ’80 Chibok girls’

EFCC officials accused of ‘forgery and conspiracy’

‘Yes, Justice Abang and Olisa Metuh were classmates’ – Ex-NHRC boss confirms

‘Only idiots will link me to Abacha loot’ | Obasanjo speaks on Jonathan, the economy and PDP (WATCH)

Rivers rerun: ‘We’re viewed as barbarians that behead fellow human beings’ – APC

EFCC probes 8 Generals, 4 Colonels, others

‘To Europeans, Igboland is a haven of kidnappers, ritual murderers…’

Wike’s aide arrested with ‘fake police, military uniforms’ (PHOTOS)

Rivers rerun: Election suspended in 4 LGAs

BREAKING: PDP ward agent ‘shot dead’ in Rivers (VIEWER DISCRETION)

‘Buratai confessed that soldiers killed Biafrans while praying’ – IPOB

#RiversReRun: Commissioner ‘abducted’, ‘fake result sheets’ reported in Bonny

How Saraki ‘looted’ Kwara state treasury in 8 years

‘Female bombers now disguise as men to bomb mosques’ – Army

House of Reps to probe ‘illegal’ secret recruitment of 909 persons into CBN

‘Sambisa forest is as big as Enugu state’ – Army chief

TIERs and Asurf Films present ‘Hell or High Water’ (Watch trailer)

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