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Adjourn so I can write exams, Peace Corps commandant tells court

by Azeez Adeniyi The trial of the National Commandant, Peace Corps of Nigeria Ambassador, Dickson Akoh was on Tuesday stalled due to his absence in court. Akoh begged the court to adjourn the case in order to enable him sit for examination. He has been charged on a 90-count charge bordering on alleged extortion and operating an outlaw... Read More

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I didn’t promise to fund return of Moji Olaiya’s body – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has dismissed reports that he rescinded on his promise to fund the return of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya’s corpse back to Nigeria. The actress had died in Canada after suffering a cardiac attack. His media aide, Lere Olayinka in a statement said Fayose did not promise to fund... Read More

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Buhari’s administration improved operational capacity of Army – Buratai

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai on Tuesday said under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, the army has improved in its operational capacity. Buratai made the remark when he declared open the “Combat Arms’’ training week of the Nigerian Army at the headquarters of Infantry Corps centre, Jaji.... Read More

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Buhari will win another presidential election – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari would win if another presidential election is conducted today. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this while addressing State House correspondents on Tuesday. Also at the session were Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi... Read More

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Why Dasuki, Zakzaky are still in detention – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki is still in detention even after being granted bail because there are still some charges he has not been granted bail for. Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu said this while addressing State House correspondents on... Read More

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I will entertain no fear in the fight against corruption – Magu

by Azeez Adeniyi Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu has said he entertains no fear in his fight against corruption. Magu spoke through the Zonal Head of the commission, South-South, Ishaq Salihu, during a walk against corruption in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Magu said he would not succumb to pressures... Read More

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Floyd Mayweather to visit 2baba’s nightclub

by Azeez Adeniyi Boxing Welterweight champion, Floyd Mayweather haxs announced that he would visit Club Rumours, a nightclub owned by singer 2baba. The nightclub on its Instagram page posted a video of the boxer announcing that he would visit Nigeria next month. Mayweather said, “It’s the one and only Floyd Mayweather. Nigeria, June 12th, June... Read More

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Manchester Arena attacker has been identified – Theresa May

by Azeez Adeniyi UK Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said the Manchester Arena attacker has been identified but more investigations will be done before releasing his name. A bomb had exploded at the Manchester Arena during a concert held by Ariana Grande on Monday night. May said, “The police and security services believe they know the... Read More

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Just In: Customs discover container laden with firearms

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Customs has discovered a container laden with arms at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos, PremiumTimes reports. According to a source who spoke to the online newspaper, the container was intercepted at the Ports and Cargo Terminal of the Tin Can Island Ports. “As I speak to you, they’ve ordered... Read More

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UK court awards Ibori £1 for unlawful detention

by Azeez Adeniyi A former governor of Delta state, James Ibori had been awarded £1 as compensation by a high court in London over his claim of unlawful detention by Amber Rudd, British home secretary. Yes, you read that right: one whole British pound. Ibori had claimed £4,000 in damages. The judge, Cheema Grubb said... Read More

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Fayose orders arrest of 7 youth for attacking herdsman

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has ordered the release of seven youths for allegedly attacking an herdsman and killing four of his cows. Fayose spoke after meeting with leaders and some people of the town at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti. He also awarded N5m to the family of a teenager allegedly shot... Read More

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Fayose declares intention to complete aborted first tenure

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose on Monday said he would contest his impeachment from office during his first tenure. He said this while speaking at his monthly public enlightenment programme, “Meet Your Governor in Ado Ekiti”. Fayose said he can contest his removal since the Supreme Court ruled that his impeachment was illegal.... Read More

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I am the bona fide ruler of Lagos – Oba Akiolu

Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu on Monday appeared before an Ikeja High Court in a suit challenging his installment as the ruler of Lagos. Akiolu’s emergence is being challenged by Princes Adedoyin Adebiyi and Rasheed Modile, who are two members of the Lagos royal family. The duo claimed that Akiolu is not entitled to the... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. TRUMP BECOMES FIRST SITTING US PRESIDENT TO VISIT WESTERN WALL President Trump visited Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Monday making him the first sitting US President to visit the Holy Site in history. 2. TINUBU SPONSORS AIR FREIGHT OF MOJI OLAIYA’S BODY BACK TO NIGERIA Former governor of... Read More

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Just In: Gambia freezes ex-leader Jammeh’s assets

by Azeez Adeniyi Gambia’s justice minister on Monday said former leader, Yahya Jammeh stole $50 million from a state telecoms company. The minister, Abubacarr Tambadou said a court order has been obtained freezing his assets. [Read Also: GAMBIAN PRESIDENT, BARROW, FIRES OFFICIALS LOYAL TO JAMMEH] “President Yahya Jammeh personally or under his instructions directed the... Read More

FRSC intercepts vehicle conveying Indian hemp

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Road Safety Corps’ patrol team has impounded a vehicle conveying a large quantity of Indian hemp into the country at the Badagry Seme border. The Head, Media Relations and Strategy, Bisi Kazeem confirmed the arrest. Kazeem said the team intercepted the vehicle with number plate, EPE 237 XC which was initially Seatbelt Violation and... Read More

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FUTA reinstates suspended bursar

The Federal University of Technology governing council has reinstated the suspended bursar of the institution, Emmanuel Oresegun. The Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu had suspended Oresegun and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adebiyi Daramola over alleged financial misconduct. The Vice Chancellor had been reinstated last week. [Read Also: SUSPENDED FUTA VC REINSTATED] In a statement by the head Media... Read More

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Police arrest 50 pro-Biafra agitators in Ebonyi

by Azeez Adeniyi The Police in Ebonyi has arrested at least fifty pro-Biafra agitators during a rally in in Abakaliki. The agitators were reportedly arrested while moving towards Ohaukwu, the gateway from Enugu to Abakaliki. The Biafrans were holding a rally to celebrate the Biafra Remembrance day. The leader of the Group in Ebonyi State, John... Read More

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Tinubu sponsors air freight of Moji Olaiya’s body back to Nigeria

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday paid for the air freight of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya’s corpse back to Nigeria. The actress died in Canada on Thursday after suffering a cardiac arrest. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), sources revealed that governor Ayodele Fayose had disappointed... Read More

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Dangote, Osinbajo, IBB save Emir Sanusi from probe

by Azeez Adeniyi The Kano State Assembly has suspended its ongoing probe of the Emir of Kano, Sanusi Muhammadu II. The state anti-corruption agency had suspended its probe on Sanusi last week. The lawmakers had started an investigation into alleged misappropriated N6bn of the emirate’s funds. Speaker of the House of Assembly, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum told the... Read More

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Fayose’s decision to probe my govt will be futile – Fayemi

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has said Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose’s decision to probe his administration will be futile. In a statement by his media aide, Yinka Oyebode, Fayemi said Fayose was going against the law by probing a matter that is already in court. “It is obvious, ... Read More

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Judicial officers are being castigated without being heard – CJN

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chief of Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has said the judiciary is under threat as its officers were being accused of corrupt practices. Onnoghen said this while speaking during a thanksgiving service held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Abuja diocese. According to TheCable, his senior special assistant on media, Awassan Bassey in... Read More

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‘For the second time in 2 weeks, President Buhari is dead’

by Azeez Adeniyi There have been rumours recently that President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London where he is currently on medical vacation. Buhari had returned to London on May 7 for a medical follow-up after earlier spending about two months in the UK. Former member of the British Parliament, Eric Joyce has claimed that... Read More

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MASSOB pulls out of planned Biafra celebration

by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has pulled out of the celebration scheduled for Monday. One of its leaders, Uchenna Madu in a statement asked members to prepare for the May 30 sit-at-home Biafra remembrance day and shun the May 22 celebration. MASSOB also disowned its... Read More

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We didn’t harass or arrest IPOB women – Army

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has denied arresting any woman during a meeting of the Indigenous People of Biafra held at Abriba, Abia state on Friday. In a statement by the Army Deputy Director Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, 82 Division on Saturday, the army denied IPOB’s claim that its women were attacked and... Read More

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Emotional moment 103 Chibok girls reunite (PHOTOS)

The 82 Chibok girls who were recently released on Saturday reunited with their colleagues who were earlier released.

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FG names Ekiti federal varsity after Adebayo

The Federal Government has renamed the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, after the late military governor of the old Western Region, General Adeyinka Adebayo (retd.). Acting President Yemi Osinbajo announced this on Saturday at the funeral service held at All Saints Anglican Church, Iyin Ekiti. He said the Adeyinka Adebayo Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, was one of... Read More

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82 Chibok girls reunite with first batch of released colleagues

by Azeez Adeniyi The 21 Chibok girls who were released in 2016 have been reunited with 82 girls who recently gained their freedom. The first batch of school girls were released by Boko Haram in October 2016 while another 82 regained their freedom two weeks ago. They were freed after negotiations with terrorist group, Boko... Read More

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Just In: Tears flow as 82 Chibok girls reunite with their parents (WATCH)

by Azeez Adeniyi The parents of the 82 Chibok girls who were recently released by Boko Haram on Saturday met their daughters for the first time in 3 years. It was an emotional and tearful moment as the parents tightly clinched unto their long lost children. Watch below: 82 recently released CHIBOK GIRLS unites with... Read More

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Law student cuts off rapist’s penis

by Azeez Adeniyi An Indian law student on Friday severed a man’s manhood for allegedly attempting to rape her at her house. The police said the 23-year-old lady said she was at her residence in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram when she was attacked by the 54-year-old man who had claimed to her family to be... Read More

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