Failed arms deal: Nigeria recovers $9.3m from South Africa

It is believed that the South African government has returned the $9.3m seized from two Nigerians last year. The money, which was seized on September 5, 2014, was reportedly meant for the purchase of arms in a South African black market. The administration of President Goodluck Jonathan had attempted to purchase arms in the black market when western powers blocked... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Aisha Buhari and her daughters observe Sallah prayers (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, President Buhari was nearly mobbed when he went to say his Sallah prayers at the National Mosque in Abuja, alongside his son, Yusuf Buhari. The women- the President’s wife Aisha Buhari and her daughters were also at the Abuja mosque to observe prayers today. See photos of the ladies:

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Abuja, Aisha buhari, Sallah prayers

July 17, 2015

Two planes collide at Lagos airport

There was a collision of two airplanes of FirstNation Airways at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) in Lagos on Friday afternoon. The collision involved two Airbus 330 which had on board about 250 passengers. A source who witnessed the incident revealed that one of the aircraft was taxiing from the runway to MMA2, to disengage passengers... Read More

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July 17, 2015

A Senator thought it would be a good idea to spend N15 million on camels

Senator Shehu Sani shared Sallah camels to his constituents yesterday. Taking two leaves from Governor Fayose’s book, he blessed his constituents with the four-legged stomach infrastructure and also made a dramatic entrance. Sani, an All Progressives Congress member, who represents Kaduna Central Senatorial District, shared the “good deed” on his Twitter page And he would also take the... Read More

Camels, kaduna, Senator Shehu Sani

July 17, 2015

VP Osinbajo visits survivors of Gombe bomb blast (PHOTOS)

A few hours ago, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo visited victims of the Gombe Central Market bomb blast which occurred on Thursday. Osinbajo commiserated with the victims, who are being treated at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe. See below photos from the visit:

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Gombe bomb blast, VP Osinbajo

July 17, 2015

When Buhari said ‘only God can protect’, this is what he meant (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, President Buhari was mobbed by youths as he left the Sallah prayer ground at the National Mosque. He subsequently narrated his experience while receiving a delegation of FCT Muslim community at the Presidential Villa. Buhari had said: “Today, during and immediately after the prayers, I think I was bombarded by the youths who... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Buhari appoints new Commandant for NSCDC

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Abdullahi Muhammadu as the new Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. A statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, Muhammadu communicated the development. Dr. Ade Abolurin, the former Commandant-General, has retired from service. The new NSCDC boss was... Read More

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July 17, 2015

This is the APC chieftain that was assassinated yesterday (VIEWER DISCRETION)

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos state was murdered in Festac on Thursday, July 16, by gunmen. Daramola Omoshalewa, the Assistant Treasurer of the APC in Amuwo Odofin LGA of Lagos, was shot point blank by two gunmen on commercial motorcycle. Omoshalewa was assassinated in front of the party secretariat in the local... Read More

APC chieftain, Daramola Omoshalewa, killed

July 17, 2015

President Buhari, his handsome son and Bukola Saraki offer Sallah prayers (PHOTOS)

President Buhari, his son, Yusuf Buhari and Senate President Bukola Saraki, among others were pictured offering Sallah prayers at the National Mosque Abuja, today, July 17. See photos below:

July 17, 2015

“Buhari has appointed his ‘daughter’ as INEC chairman” | PDP vows to reject election results

The Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to reject any election conducted by the Acting Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission, Amina Zakari. The PDP insists that Zakari has a very close relationship with President Buhari and as such, the party will not accept results of elections it fails to win. The National Publicity Secretary of the party,... Read More

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July 17, 2015

“It’s nothing personal… just say the truth” | Oshiomhole tells Okonjo-Iweala

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has asked the former Finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to come out clean and say the truth on the issue of the $2.1bn Excess Crude Account revenue. Oshiomhole said on Thursday, that instead of providing answers to questions on how “accruals into the Excess Crude Account got depleted without the... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Impeachment petition: A committee has been set up to probe Aregbesola

The Osun State House of Assembly has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the allegations of financial recklessness levelled against Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, a serving judge in Osun State Judiciary, had written a petition to the House, asking the lawmakers to impeach the governors based on the allegations contained in her... Read More

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July 17, 2015

Okorocha’s son graduates with a first class degree from Manchester University (PHOTOS)

Ahamefula Okorocha, the son of Imo state governor, Rochas Okorocha has graduated with a first class degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester. The governor and his wife, as well as other family members and friends were at the graduation ceremony on Thursday, July 16. See photos below:

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July 17, 2015

“I’m committed to undoing the wrongs of the past” | Read Buhari’s Eid-el-Fitri message

Below is the Eid-el-Fitri message by President Muhammadu Buhari. “Fellow Compatriots, I greet and felicitate with you all, especially our citizens of the Islamic faith on this auspicious occasion of the 2015 Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. I congratulate all those who have successfully completed the Ramadan fast in keeping with the injunction of our Creator. Although we... Read More

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Eid-el-fitri, president buhari

July 17, 2015

DSS operatives raid Sambo Dasuki’s home

Officials of the Department of State Services raided the home of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, in Asokoro, Abuja on Thursday, July 16. According to Punch, the operation was authorized by the top hierarchy of the DSS and it is believed to be in connection with the secret probe into how billions of naira allocated for the war... Read More

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Bin Laden Raid, DSS, raid, Sambo Dasuki

July 17, 2015

Photos from yesterday’s bomb blast at Gombe market (VIEWER DISCRETION)

About 50 people lost their lives while several others were injured on Thursday, July 16, when a twin bomb blast ent off in Gombe central market. An eyewitness, Malam Ibrahim Mohammed, an orange seller, told journalists that the bomb exploded at about 5.20 pm, while another bomb exploded a few metres away from the scene of the first explosion. Viewer... Read More

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July 16, 2015

Ekweremadu’s forgery investigation to be made public

The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that they have concluded the investigations into the alleged forgery of Senate rules by the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and some principal officers and management of the National Assembly. The Police said on Wednesday that all the persons involved in the controversy had been interrogated and the findings would be made... Read More

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July 16, 2015

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s alleged anti-Igbo statement

The Presidency has denied insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari made some anti-Igbo utterances in a recent interview with the BBC Hausa Service. A pirate radio station- Radio Biafra had alleged that it got a recording from a BBC interview where the President expressed some sentiments against the Igbo ethnic group. On Wednesday, July 15, the Senior Special Assistant... Read More

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July 16, 2015

“Boko Haram is a monster that will be defeated this year” – RCCG

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has declared that Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram will be defeated before or by the end of this year (2015). This was said by the church’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Pastor Segun Adegbiji, who expressed concern about the safety of its members and also revealed that the church... Read More

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July 16, 2015

Why I chose Yar’Adua to succeed me as President – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday, revealed the reason why he chose the late former President Umaru Yar’ Adua as his successor. Obasanjo while speaking in an interview with Channels Television, said that out of the people who were clamouring to succeed him, only Yar’Adua was not corrupt. Asides Yar’Adua, the other prominent presidential candidates of the Peoples... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“Where’s the N5,000 you promised old people, unemployed graduates?” | PDP asks Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party has asked the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress to start delivering on its campaign promises. The PDP inquires of the APC-led Federal Government when it would start paying old people and unemployed graduates, the N5,000 stipend it promised during the election campaign. This was said by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary... Read More

July 15, 2015

How Buhari will spend his 4-day trip to the US

The itinerary of President Muhammadu Buhari for his forthcoming trip to the United States, has been released. In a statement released through his spokesperson, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, it was revealed that President Buhari is expected to depart Abuja for Washington DC on Sunday and upon arrival, would hold high-level talks with President Barack Obama and other senior officials... Read More

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July 15, 2015

President Buhari holds private meeting with Dele Momodu (PHOTOS)

Ovation Magazine Publisher, Dele Momodu, met with President Buhari, today, July 15. Momodu revealed via his Instagram page that Buhari invited him to the State House, Abuja, after reading a recent column of his Pendulum series in ThisDay. At the meeting, the veteran journalist also presented his new book ‘Pendulum, A Book of Prophesies’, to... Read More

Dele Momodu, president buhari

July 15, 2015

Why Fayose is presently happy with President Buhari

No other politician in the Peoples Democratic Party attacked President Buhari during the presidential election, as much as Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose. However, since Buhari was inaugurated, Fayose has soft-pedalled and has even had one or two praises for the President. On Wednesday, July 15, the governor thanked President Buhari for finding an Ekitiman... Read More

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July 15, 2015

APC leaders have betrayed Tinubu’s trust – Akande

Ayo Akande, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Chief Ayo Akande, on Tuesday, said leaders of the party have been unfair to the National Leader of the APC, Bola Tinubu. Akande said it would be difficult for Tinubu to trust the other leaders of the party, owing to the recent happenings over... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“The entire town was left to mourn the dead” | Boko Haram attacks again

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has yet again struck, killing 25 persons on Monday, July 13, at Mainok village in Konduga Local Government of Borno State. A member of youth vigilance group, Abba Izge, revealed this to Punch on Tuesday in Maiduguri. Izge said over a hundred Boko Haram militants on Monday, attacked the village and killed residents in... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“By God’s grace, we’ll announce principal officers on July 21” | Dogara is hopeful

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, is hoping that the leadership crisis in the All Progressives Congress caucus of the House would be over by July 21. Dogara said there had been a series of meetings to resolve the crisis in the party and that there were positive signs that the crisis was nearing its end.... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“A latrine pit of 16 years can’t be cleaned in 30 days” | Tinubu has some words for PDP

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has criticised the Peoples Democratic Party for saying that the APC-led government and President Buhari is moving at a slow pace. Tinubu says it will take a lot more than 30 days to clean the rot of the 16 years in which the PDP was in... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“I respect Buhari and I’m loyal to him” – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu says he understands President Muhammadu Buhari and the feeling is mutual. Tinubu would also speak of his respect and loyalty to the cause of Buhari, stating that he has never made any demand of him since he became President. The former Lagos governor said this while speaking... Read More

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July 15, 2015

Buhari broke his Ramadan fast with Tinubu and Amaechi yesterday (PHOTOS)

To break is Ramadan fast on Tuesday, July 14, President Muhammadu Buhari was joined by the National Leader of APC, Bola Tinubu and former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi. They were joined by others at the Presidential villa during the breaking of Ramadan fast. See photos below:

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Failed arms deal: Nigeria recovers $9.3m from South Africa

Aisha Buhari and her daughters observe Sallah prayers (PHOTOS)

Two planes collide at Lagos airport

A Senator thought it would be a good idea to spend N15 million on camels

VP Osinbajo visits survivors of Gombe bomb blast (PHOTOS)

When Buhari said ‘only God can protect’, this is what he meant (PHOTOS)

Buhari appoints new Commandant for NSCDC

This is the APC chieftain that was assassinated yesterday (VIEWER DISCRETION)

President Buhari, his handsome son and Bukola Saraki offer Sallah prayers (PHOTOS)

“Buhari has appointed his ‘daughter’ as INEC chairman” | PDP vows to reject election results

“It’s nothing personal… just say the truth” | Oshiomhole tells Okonjo-Iweala

Impeachment petition: A committee has been set up to probe Aregbesola

Okorocha’s son graduates with a first class degree from Manchester University (PHOTOS)

“I’m committed to undoing the wrongs of the past” | Read Buhari’s Eid-el-Fitri message

DSS operatives raid Sambo Dasuki’s home

Photos from yesterday’s bomb blast at Gombe market (VIEWER DISCRETION)

Ekweremadu’s forgery investigation to be made public

Presidency reacts to Buhari’s alleged anti-Igbo statement

“Boko Haram is a monster that will be defeated this year” – RCCG

Why I chose Yar’Adua to succeed me as President – Obasanjo

“Where’s the N5,000 you promised old people, unemployed graduates?” | PDP asks Buhari

How Buhari will spend his 4-day trip to the US

President Buhari holds private meeting with Dele Momodu (PHOTOS)

Why Fayose is presently happy with President Buhari

APC leaders have betrayed Tinubu’s trust – Akande

“The entire town was left to mourn the dead” | Boko Haram attacks again

“By God’s grace, we’ll announce principal officers on July 21” | Dogara is hopeful

“A latrine pit of 16 years can’t be cleaned in 30 days” | Tinubu has some words for PDP

“I respect Buhari and I’m loyal to him” – Tinubu

Buhari broke his Ramadan fast with Tinubu and Amaechi yesterday (PHOTOS)

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