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EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu with an alleged N3bn fraud, Punch reports. Aliyu was charged alongside the 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Umar Nasko. It was learnt that the charges had been filed before... Read More

Babangida Aliyu, charges, EFCC, Fraud, N3bn

Contaminated water: Lagos govt recommends re-opening of Queens College

by Azeez Adeniyi The Lagos State government has recommended the re-opening of Queens College, Yaba after the satisfactory result from analysis of water samples from all water delivery points in the school. The school had been shut for over two months after outbreak of diarrhea which killed three students. The Commissioner of Health, Jide Idris... Read More

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Presidential panel reduces days required for new business registration

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidential Ease of Doing Business panel has reduced the number of days required for registration of new businesses in Nigeria from 10 to two days. This was disclosed in a statement by Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. Akande said the panel approved a... Read More

CAC, company registration, Ease of doing business, Presidential panel

Recovered funds will not be re-looted – Adeosun

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said stolen funds recovered by anti-graft agencies under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration will not be re-looted. Adeosun said this at a press conference on the World Bank, IMF meetings in Washington. Adeosun said the country now has a single account for reconciling recovered funds, to avoid... Read More

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Court dismisses Obanikoro’s N100m suit against EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday dismissed a N100m human rights suit by former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Obanikoro sued the commission for unlawful invasion of his houses and seizure of properties. His lawyer, Lawal Pedro urged the court to declare... Read More

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I did not lead negotiation team for sale of Malabu oil block – Adoke

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke has denied leading the Federal Government negotiation team on the $1.04billion Malabu Oil Block. In a statement on Sunday by his Media Officer, Victor Akhidenor, Adoke said the OPL 245 was already vested in Malabu Oil and Gas Limited. Adoke said he only... Read More

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BREAKING: 3 female suicide bombers neutralised in Maiduguri

The Civilian JTF on Monday intercepted three female suicide bombers in Maiduguri, capital of Borno State. The police commissioner, Damien Chukwu in a statement said one of the bombers detonated her bomb while two others were shot. He said, “Borno State Police Command information just received indicates, today (Monday) at about 0510hrs, three female suicide... Read More

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N’Assembly includes second runway for Abuja airport in 2017 budget

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Assembly has included the construction of a second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, in the 2017 Appropriation Bill, Punch reports. The newspaper reports that the lawmakers have agreed to the construction of another runway for the airport. The Abuja airport was closed for runway repairs and opened... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has recently been functioning as a ceremonial and part-time President. 2. That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report of Kyari, Daura’s resignation The... Read More

Abba Kyari, Ayidele Oke, Babachir Lawal, Lawal Daura, panel, Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari, SGF, The Big 5, Yemi Osinbajo

The YNaija Tracklist: ‘$50m probe: NIA officials to appear before panel today’ | FG to reward whistleblowers on illegal possession of weapons | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari – YNaija That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report of Kyari, Daura’s resignation – YNaija ‘$50m probe: NIA officials to appear before panel today’ – YNaija FG to reward whistleblowers on illegal possession of... Read More

Abba Kyari, Ayodele Fayose, Lawal Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari, SGF Babachir Lawal, The YNaija Tracklist, Yemi Osinbajo

It will be impossible to fill the void Adeleke’s death created – Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described late Senator Isiaka Adeleke as an icon to humanity and a great philanthropist. He said this in a statement on Monday in reaction to the death of the former Osun state governor. Jonathan said it will be impossible to fill the void his death has caused. He said, “I... Read More

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‘We are tired of unfulfilled promises’ | N’Delta militants threaten to resume bombings

by Azeez Adeniyi A group of militants in the Niger Delta have threatened to resume hostilities over alleged unfulfilled promises by the Federal Government. The militant groups said this in a statement signed by its leaders on Sunday. They include leader of Niger Delta Watchdog, ‘General’ John Duku; ‘General’ Ekpo Ekpo of the Niger Delta... Read More

Bombings, FG, Militants, Niger Delta, resume, unfulfilled promises

French elections: Macron, Le Pen lead first round, through to run-off

by Azeez Adeniyi Centrist candidate, Emmanuel Macron will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen in a run-off for the French presidency on May 7. Out of 96% votes counted from the first round on Sunday, Macron gathered 23.9% votes while Le Pen has 21.4%. The two fought off a strong challenge from centre-right François Fillon... Read More

Emmanuel Macron, first round, French presidential election, Marine Le Pen, results, run-off

‘$50m probe: NIA officials to appear before panel today’

by Azeez Adeniyi The panel led by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo saddled with the responsibility of investigating the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Ayo Oke, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal has demanded that some NIA officials appear before it today. Lawal is being investigated for alleged... Read More

$50m, Babachir Lawal, EFCC, NIA officials, PROBE, Yemi Osinbajo

Replace Babachir Lawal with Onu, ex-gov tells Buhari

Former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attach has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Minister of Science and Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu as Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). Buhari had suspended the incumbent SGF, Babachir Lawal last week over alleged contract fraud. The President also set up a committee headed by... Read More

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Army, DSS discover arms, ammunition in Anambra communities

by Azeez Adeniyi The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army on Sunday said it has stockpiled arms and ammunition in some Anambra communities during a joint search operation with the Department of State Services (DSS). The search followed the killing of three civilians recently as a result of land dispute between some communities in Anambra... Read More

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FG to reward whistleblowers on illegal possession of weapons

by Azeez Adeniyi The National Security Adviser, Maj-Gen. Babagana Munguno (rtd) has started plans to ensure the recovery of illegal weapons through whistleblowing. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu confirmed this development in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. Shehu said the office of the NSA was... Read More

FG, illegal possession, reward, weapons, Whistleblowing

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That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report of Kyari, Daura’s resignation

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency on Sunday said contrary to reports, the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari; and the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, have not resigned. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made the clarification in an interview with journalists.... Read More

Abba Kyari, denial, Lawal Daura, Presidency, resignation

Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has recently been functioning as a ceremonial and part-time President. Fayose said this in a statement on Sunday, through his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. Fayose said it was not enough for the President of a country... Read More

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Adeleke’s burial postponed for autopsy

by Azeez Adeniyi The burial of Senator Isiaka Adeleke has been postponed. The burial which was earlier scheduled for 4:pm on Sunday, was postponed in order to conduct an autopsy on his body. Adeleke, a former civilian governor of Osun, died in the earlier hours of Sunday at Biket Hospital in Osogbo. [Read Also: BREAKING: OSUN... Read More

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Why I will sue 2face and his manager – Blackface

Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Blackface said he will take legal actions against ex-labelmate, 2face for allegedly stealing his songs. In an interview with Premium Times, Blackface said 2face and his manager released his song without consent. He said, “Yes, I have; and my legal team is working on that, as that’s the best way... Read More

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Davido and Ice Prince engage in dirty fight at an event

by Azeez Adeniyi Music stars, Ice Prince and Davido on Friday night engaged in a brawl at an event in Warri, Delta State. According to LIB, the face-off took place at the Delta Alive event organized by nightlife entrepreneur, Shina Peller. It was reported that the fight started when Davido was picked up in a... Read More

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INEC to begin PVC distribution in Lagos April 29

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will begin distribution of Permanent Voter Cards in Lagos on April 29. Spokesman of the Commission, Femi Akinniyi disclosed this on Saturday. Akinbiyi, in a statement said the step was important, especially in preparation for the July 22 local government elections in the state. He said: “INEC... Read More

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Over 800 APC members defect to PDP in Akwa Ibom

Over 800 members of the All Progressives Congress in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Saturday, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party.‎ The APC Chairman in the council area, Aniefiok Ekah, who led the defectors said they could no longer continue the hunger in APC. He explained that some of them left... Read More

800 APC members, Akwa Ibom, defection, PDP

UPDATED: Osinbajo-led panel to probe SGF, NIA DG behind closed doors

by Azeez Adeniyi The investigation into allegations against suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and the Director General of NIA, Ayodele Oke will be conducted in closed doors. This was disclosed in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Vice President, Mr. Olaolu Akande on Saturday.... Read More

Ayodele Oke, Babachir Lawal, investigation, PROBE, Yemi Osinbajo

How my experience in Bangladesh helped in fight against Boko Haram – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai has said the lessons he learnt from the Bangladesh National Defence had been very useful in fighting terrorism in the North East. Buratai made this known in Lagos on Saturday when he received the Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Abu Shafiul Huq. He said the success... Read More

Bangladesh, boko haram, fight, lessons, terrorism, Tukur Buratai

‘Touch Dino and face our wrath’ | Women protest attack on Dino Melaye

by Azeez Adeniyi Some women on Saturday protested over the reported attempt to kill Senator Dino Melaye in Aiyetoro-Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Some gunmen had stormed Melaye’s house in the area and opened fire. The women who carried placards marched to the Senator’s house. [Read Also: DINO MELAYE ESCAPES ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT] The placards... Read More

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British Airways commends FG for timely completion of Abuja airport

British Airways has commended the Federal Government for completing the repairs on the Abuja airport runway on schedule. Kola Olayinka, the airline’s Regional Commercial Manager for West Africa, lauded the government in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. Olayinka said the airline has commenced flights to and from the airport. [Read Also: BUHARI COMMENDS REOPENING OF... Read More

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NSCDC arrests five for UTME registration fraud

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five persons for various infractions in the ongoing registration exercise for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination in some parts of the country. Spokesperson of JAMB, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, said, “Some of the registration thieves are owners... Read More

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Dogara calls for probe into death of football fans in Calabar

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara has urged the state government to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of soccer fans in Calabar. About seven persons were reportedly electrocuted while watching a football match in Calabar. [Read Also: SEVEN DEAD AT FOOTBALL VIEWING CENTRE IN CALABAR] In a statement issued by... Read More

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