Biafra secession: Niger Delta group, MOSOP join forces with MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said agreed to a partnership with a faction of Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) to achieve the creation of a Biafran state. According to MASSOB’s National Director of Information, Sunny Okereafor, the leader of the group, Solomon Chukwu assured that the people of... Read More

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January 14, 2016

‘Power is all they know’ | Edwin Clark returns… to attack Timipre Sylva and Seriake Dickson

Outspoken Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has chastised Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson and former Governor Timipre Sylva over their conduct and that of their supporters during the just-concluded governorship election. Edwin Clark described both men as non-democrats and power-grabbers, who lack basic knowledge about democracy. Speaking with journalists at his residence in Asokoro, Abuja, the... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Naira nosedives to lowest figure in 43 years, sells at N305 per dollar

At the close of trading on Wednesday, January 13, the Nigerian foreign exchange and stock market had sunk to a new low. The Nigerian currency- the Naira- crashed to it’s lowest figure in 43 years at N305 per dollar. Although the Naira was trading at N287 per dollar on Tuesday, the parallel market exchange rate... Read More

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January 14, 2016

‘Crisis will force Nigeria to separate from Biafra’

The General Overseer of Bethel House of God Mission, Awkunanaw, Enugu, Bishop Amaechi Agbo has predicted that the agitations for the creation of the Biafran state will come to pass. Bishop Agbo stated that the clamour for secession from Nigeria will come to fruition and ‘nobody can stop it at the appropriate time’ The cleric... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Lassa fever berths in Abuja, patient dies at National Hospital

There’s been an outbreak of the Lassa fever in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Federal Government announced on Wednesday that a patient died from the fever at the National Hospital Abuja. The patient was reportedly brought into the hospital unconscious, from a private hospital in Kubwa where he was admitted... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Jafaru Isa’s arrest and release ‘was like a drama from Nollywood’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti state, has described as shady, the arrest and release of Jafaru Isa, an associate of President Muhammadu Buhari. Isa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, was arrested for receiving N170 million from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. The party urged the Federal Government... Read More

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January 13, 2016

This is when Senate will begin debate of the ‘stolen’ 2016 budget

In spite of the reports that the 2016 budget submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari to the National Assembly had gone missing, the Nigerian Senate says legislation on the document will soon commence. The Senate on Wednesday morning, announced that the 2016 Appropriation Bill will be debated upon by lawmakers, from Tuesday, January 19. The Senate President,... Read More

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January 13, 2016

‘Can you fight one person and say you’re fighting corruption?’ | Tanko Yakasai asks a salient question

Elder statesman and northern political heavyweight, Dr Tanko Yakasai, says the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is not fighting a war against corruption. Yakasai was reportedly implicated by Tony Anenih for receiving N63 million from the N250million he allegedly received from the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Yakasai described the anti-corruption efforts of the federal government as... Read More

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January 13, 2016

It will take forever for Nigerians to see changes, if… – Pastor Ashimolowo

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo has counselled President Muhammadu Buhari against expending his energy and time on trying to catch treasury looters. The Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, said Buhari should inculcate the practice of the Pareto’s Principle in governance, where just 20 per cent of governance time is dedicated to the past. Ashimolowo... Read More

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January 13, 2016

We never asked Jonathan to speak on $2.1bn arms scandal – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has distanced itself from the statement of one of its chieftains, where former President Goodluck Jonathan was urged to explain his role in the $2.1 billion arms funds diversion scandal. The opposition party said the statement released by Abdullahi Jalo does not represent the views and standpoint of the PDP.... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Police officers to go for ‘psychiatric and psychological tests’ – IG

Henceforth, Nigerian police officers would be compelled to go for yearly psychiatric and psychological tests, says the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase. The IG also said fresh police recruits would be made to undergo the psychiatric test before being accepted into the force. Speaking on Tuesday at the validation meeting on the Nigeria Police Force Health Policy... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Soldiers raid houses of ex-militant leader, ‘Osama bin Laden’ in Rivers state

Two separate houses of a former militant leader, Solomon Ndigbara has been raided by soldiers of the 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army. The home of Ndigbara, who’s also known as Osama bin Laden, was raided over alleged gun running and kidnapping. Ndigbara’s houses in Bua-Yeghe, Gokana LGA of Rivers State was raided on Sunday, while his... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Budget ceases to be our property after being submitted – Presidency

In response to the reports that the 2016 budget has been stolen from the National Assembly, the presidency has washed its hands off the document. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says President Muhammadu Buhari has not withdrawn the budget from the National Assembly. While the presidency admitted that... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Dasukigate: Metuh angrily tears confession statement made to EFCC

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, reportedly tore a statement he made to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on his role in the $2.1 billion arms funds diversion. Metuh, who is being detained by the EFCC, had earlier on Tuesday, released a statement where he admitted to receiving N400m from former President, Goodluck... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Metuh finally admits receiving N400m from Jonathan, but…

National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has finally revealed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, his role in the alleged arms diversion scandal. Metuh, who’s being detained by the EFCC, released a statement through his Special Assistant, Richard Ihediwa, in Abuja on Tuesday. The opposition spokesperson denied the reports that he refused... Read More

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January 12, 2016

This is what Timpire Sylva had to say about his defeat to Governor Dickson (READ)

Timipre Sylva, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, has reacted to his defeat to Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party at the just concluded polls. Dickson was adjudged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to have polled 134,998 votes against Sylva’s 86,852 votes. Speaking at a news conference... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Fake Boko Haram leaders got paid millions of dollars by Jonathan’s government – Presidency

According to the Nigerian Presidency, the last administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan got into negotiations with fake leaders of the Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram sect, as it sought to secure the freedomof the abducted Chibok girls. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, stated this on a programme aired... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Dasukigate: Former Vice President Namadi Sambo on the radar of EFCC

Former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, has been brought into the fray of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s investigation into the diversion of $2.1bn arms funds by the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Punch reports that EFCC operatives have beamed their spotlight into the office of the former Vice President as... Read More

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January 12, 2016

‘Jonathan should tell Nigerians if he authorised Dasuki to divert arms funds’ – PDP

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has been asked by the Peoples Democratic Party to ‘clarify’ whether he authorised the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, to divert $2.1bn meant for the purchase of arms into his failed re-election bid during the 2015 presidential campaign. The PDP said on Monday, that Jonathan- who lost the election to... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Army panel report: 9 officers recommended for investigation, 2 for retirement, 15 for watch list [DETAILS]

The board of inquiry set up by the Nigerian Army to look into allegations of professional misconduct by some officers in the 2015 elections, has recommended the compulsory retirement of two senior officers of the Nigerian Army and the investigation of 9 officers. The army set up the inquiry committee in response tp the petitions... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Fayose has ‘diarrhea of the mouth’… is unfit to be a governor – APC

The All Progressives Congress has described Governor Ayodele Fayose as as a man suffering from the diarrhea of the mouth. The Ekiti state chapter of the APC says the Peoples Democratic Party governor does not possess the required democratic credentials and integrity to accuse President Muhammadu Buhari of being a tyrant and threat to the... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Why Jonathan has not yet been arrested – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed why former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has not been arrested in connection to the alleged diversion of over $2.1 billion meant for the purchase of arms and military hardware for the armed forces. Former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd), who is at the center of... Read More

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January 12, 2016

Nigeria to receive another $300 million Abacha loot from Switzerland

The Switzerland government has expressed its readiness to return $300 million (N59, 742, 000,000 billion) stolen from the coffers of the Nigerian treasury. The aforementioned sum was reportedly recovered from the family of former military ruler, Sani Abacha. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama made the disclosure on Monday evening. Sani Abacha is reported to have... Read More

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January 11, 2016

BREAKING: Emeka Mba, Director-General of NBC arrested by EFCC

The Director-General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation, Emeka Mba, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Mba was picked up on Monday morning over an alleged N15 billion fraud in the commission. The DG of NBC has been taken to the headquarters of the EFCC, Premium Times reports. The report states that the anti-graft agency has been... Read More

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January 11, 2016

APC chieftain, Jafaru Isa returns N100m Dasukigate funds to EFCC

Political associate of the president, Brigadier General Lawal Jafaru Isa (rtd) has reportedly returned N100 million out of the money he received from the former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. Isa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress chieftain was arrested last Wednesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after N170 million... Read More

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January 11, 2016

Legendary British singer, David Bowie dies at 69

After a battle with cancer, legendary singer- David Bowie has died at the age of 69. Bowie’s son, movie director- Duncan Jones confirmed the death of his father in a statement released on his social media account. “David Bowie died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.” “While many of you will... Read More

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January 11, 2016

‘Common sense is lacking in the life of political thieves’ | PDP chieftain accused of diverting Jonathan’s campaign rice, speaks out

The Peoples Democratic Party, governorship aspirant in Edo State, who has been accused of diverting rice meant for the last presidential campaign, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has released a statement in his defence. Ize-Iyamu has denied sharing rice meant for the presidential campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan in the state, as his Christmas gift to... Read More

January 11, 2016

Buhari didn’t influence Alex Otti’s Appeal Court victory – APC

The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has warned the Peoples Democratic Part and the All Progressive Grand Alliance to stop attributing the Court of Appeal ruling in favour of Alex Otti, to the influence of President Muhammadu Buhari. The party said neither Buhari nor APC chieftains had a hand in the outcome of the... Read More

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January 11, 2016

‘FG planning to detain Nnamdi Kanu with Boko Haram members… and kill him there’ – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Department of State Services of denying medical treatment to Nnamdi Kanu, their detained leader, who’s also the Director of Radio Biafra. According to IPOB, the health of Nnamdi Kanu was gradually deteriorating and he’s in dire need of medical assistance. The pro-Biafran group also restated its... Read More

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Biafra secession: Niger Delta group, MOSOP join forces with MASSOB

‘Power is all they know’ | Edwin Clark returns… to attack Timipre Sylva and Seriake Dickson

Naira nosedives to lowest figure in 43 years, sells at N305 per dollar

‘Crisis will force Nigeria to separate from Biafra’

Lassa fever berths in Abuja, patient dies at National Hospital

Jafaru Isa’s arrest and release ‘was like a drama from Nollywood’ – PDP

This is when Senate will begin debate of the ‘stolen’ 2016 budget

‘Can you fight one person and say you’re fighting corruption?’ | Tanko Yakasai asks a salient question

It will take forever for Nigerians to see changes, if… – Pastor Ashimolowo

We never asked Jonathan to speak on $2.1bn arms scandal – PDP

Police officers to go for ‘psychiatric and psychological tests’ – IG

Soldiers raid houses of ex-militant leader, ‘Osama bin Laden’ in Rivers state

Budget ceases to be our property after being submitted – Presidency

Dasukigate: Metuh angrily tears confession statement made to EFCC

Metuh finally admits receiving N400m from Jonathan, but…

Marcy Dolapo Oni Covers Blanck Magazine Lite’s Debut Issue

This is what Timpire Sylva had to say about his defeat to Governor Dickson (READ)

Fake Boko Haram leaders got paid millions of dollars by Jonathan’s government – Presidency

Dasukigate: Former Vice President Namadi Sambo on the radar of EFCC

‘Jonathan should tell Nigerians if he authorised Dasuki to divert arms funds’ – PDP

Army panel report: 9 officers recommended for investigation, 2 for retirement, 15 for watch list [DETAILS]

Fayose has ‘diarrhea of the mouth’… is unfit to be a governor – APC

Why Jonathan has not yet been arrested – EFCC

Nigeria to receive another $300 million Abacha loot from Switzerland

BREAKING: Emeka Mba, Director-General of NBC arrested by EFCC

APC chieftain, Jafaru Isa returns N100m Dasukigate funds to EFCC

Legendary British singer, David Bowie dies at 69

‘Common sense is lacking in the life of political thieves’ | PDP chieftain accused of diverting Jonathan’s campaign rice, speaks out

Buhari didn’t influence Alex Otti’s Appeal Court victory – APC

‘FG planning to detain Nnamdi Kanu with Boko Haram members… and kill him there’ – IPOB

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