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Just In: DSS raids PenCom over refusal of sacked DG to hand over

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have raided the office of National Pension Commission (PenCom) in Abuja, Punch reports. According to the news platform, the former Director-General of Pencom, Chinelo Anohu-Amazu who was sacked on Wednesday had refused to hand over to her successor. According to reports, the ex-PenCom DG was still passing out... Read More

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Author of ‘Eze goes to School’, Onuora Nzekwu dies at 89

The founding General Manager of News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Chief Onuora Nzekwu has died at the age of 89. Nzekwu, the author of Eze Goes to School, a novel, died by 4.30pm on Friday in his home in Onitsha, Anambra. A family member, Mr Louis Chuke confirmed his death. Nzekwu joined the Federal Civil... Read More

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Nigeria needs a competent leader bereft of religious attachment – Junaid Mohammed

Second republic lawmaker, Junaid Mohammed has said President Muhammadu Buhari should bury any thought of going for a second term. While speaking with journalists on Friday, Mohammed said Nigerians were tired of his administration. He reiterated that some cabals have hijacked power from Buhari. He said, “The cabal under Buhari has virtually taken over the... Read More

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Nollywood veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead

by Azeez Adeniyi Nollywood veteran actor, Olumide Bakare is dead, Tribune reports. According to the newspaper, the actor’s personal assistant confirmed his detan in the early hours of Saturday. Bakare, who has been sick for more than a year was discharged from the University College Hospital (UCH) last year after he was allegedly diagnosed with... Read More

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#BBNaija: There was no case of molestation | Kemen speaks on incident with TBoss

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Ekemini Ekerete popularly known as Kemen has said his disqualification from the show was unfair. Kemen was disqualified after sexually assaulting fellow housemate TBoss while she was asleep. In an interview with New Telegraph, Kemen said the decision of the judges to disqualify him was not fair... Read More

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FG directs NERC, NEMSA to investigate death of football fans in Calabar

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and Nigeria Electricity Management Service Agency to investigate the electricity accident in Calabar that led to deaths of seven people at a football viewing centre in Calabar. In a statement issued on Friday, Federal Ministry of Power, Works and Housing said both... Read More

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Always be prepared to tackle disease outbreak, FG tells medical directors

The Federal Government on Friday directed all tertiary hospital Chief executives to be proactive in responding to outbreak of diseases in the country. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Health, Boade Akinola, said the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, issued the... Read More

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What I’ll do if Buhari asks me to run for President – El-Rufai

by Azeez Adeniyi Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has reiterated that he has no ambition to run for President in 2019. El-Rufai said when he appeared as a guest on Hard Cover on Channels TV on Friday. The governor said he has always been accused of wanting to run for President since 2007 which made... Read More

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‘Ex-minister Diezani Alison-Madueke fingered in Malabu oil deal’

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been fingered in the ceding of the controversial $1.04billion OPL 245 to Malabu Oil, The Nation reports. It was gathered that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained documents implicating Diezani in the oil block deal and also confirming the interest of... Read More

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Why Buhari constituted another panel to investigate SGF – Adesina

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said President Muhammadu Buhari set up a panel to investigate allegations against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal to permanently resolve the matter. Adesina said this on Friday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a program on Channels TV. He said,... Read More

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Osinbajo-led panel writes suspended SGF, NIA DG, demands submission of documents

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidential Investigative committee established by President Muhammadu Buhari has written suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mr. Ayo Oke, The Nation reports. The committee headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo reportedly wrote to them on Thursday. It was... Read More

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Ex-Niger commissioner denies ownership of recovered N6bn

by Azeez Adeniyi A former Commissioner for Local Government in Niger State, Kantigi Lima has denied ownership of N6bn discovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in his company’s account. The agency had last week discovered N4bn belonging to two companies, Katah Property & Investment Limited and Sadiq Air Travel Agency. The EFCC... Read More

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Stop giving excuses over killing of Christians | CAN tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Samson Olasupo Ayokunle has said it was unfortunate that the Federal Government has been unable to arrest herdsmen allegedly responsible for the killing of Christians in many parts of the country. Ayokunle spoke at a press conference to herald the 104th annual session... Read More

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Zaki Biam killings: Police declare militant leader wanted

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted a militant leader, Terwase Akwasa for allegedly killing about 17 people and destroying properties in Zaki Biam, Benue State. In a statement by Police Public Relations officer, Jimoh Moshood, Terwase popularly known as Ghana is also accused of arson and killing over 50 people in... Read More

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CBN opens another forex window for exporters, developers

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday created a foreign exchange window for investors and exporters tagged, “Investors and Exporters FX Window”. In a circular, the CBN said the window will boost liquidity in the forex market and timely settlement for eligible transactions. The circular which was signed by the bank’s Director, Financial Markets, Dr.... Read More

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Protest: Police release Deji Adeyanju, others

The police has released former head of new media, Deji Adeyanju. Adeyanju was arrested for staging a peaceful protest against the secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB leader, on Thursday. [Read Also: ADEYANJU, OTHERS ARRESTED FOR PROTESTING SECRET TRIAL OF NNAMDI KANU] Convener of the Advancement of National Transformation (MANTRA), Jude Ndukwe who had called for his... Read More

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Buhari condoles with families of football fans killed in Calabar

by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the family of football fans who died at a viewing centre in Calabar on Thursday evening. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commiserated with the government and people of Cross River State, and football... Read More

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Just In: CBN reverses cashless policy, directs banks to refund charges

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has suspended its earlier directive on the implementation of cashless policy. In a circular released on Friday, the bank asked banks to revert to old charges and refund customers who had been debited. CBN had earlier announced new charges on deposit and withdrawals above a threshold of N500,000. [Read... Read More

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EFCC traces another N2bn to account of gov aspirant

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced N2 billion to the account of Kantigi Liman, a former Commissioner of Local Government in Niger State. The discovery brings to N6 billion, the funds traced to accounts held by the politician and companies linked to him. The agency had traced N4bn to... Read More

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Adeyanju, others arrested for protesting secret trial of Nnamdi Kanu

The former head of new media for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Convener of pro-democracy and good governance group, Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju has reportedly been arrested in Abuja. In a series of tweets on Friday, Adeyanju said he was stopped from entering the Unity Foundation park for the protest against the secret trial... Read More

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Customs redeploy 48 comptrollers, disband compliance team

by Azeez Adeniyi The Comptroller-General of Customs, Hameed Ali has approved the redeployment of 48 comptrollers. Customs public relations officer, Joseph Attach disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday. He said the redeployment was to ensure the effectiveness of the Customs. He said it would also assist to check smuggling and block revenue leakages... Read More

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Just In: Germany arrests suspected Dortmund team bus attacker

The German Police on Friday arrested the suspect linked to a bomb attack on Borrusia Dortmund’s team bus, prosecutor’s office has said. The prosecutor office confirmed that his motive was financial and not terror-related. [Read Also: EXPLOSION HITS DORTMUND FC’S TEAM BUS, ONE PLAYER INJURED] A statement said the prosecutor’s office “have arrested a 28-year-old German-Russian... Read More

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Benue youth barricade road, kill 6 over herdsmen attack

by Azeez Adeniyi In response to attacks on two villages by suspected Fulani herdsmen, Benue youths on Thursday protested and barricaded the Npayango Federal Highway in the state. Some suspected Fulani herdsmen had reportedly attacked and killed many in Tse Igba Uke and Aliade villages in Gwer Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday... 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. Over 30 people dead at football viewing centre in Calabar Over 30 people have reportedly been electrocuted at a football viewing centre in Atimbo, Calabar, Cross River state capital. 2. Three soldiers killed by Boko Haram IED in Borno An Improvised Explosive Device planted by Boko... Read More

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The YNaija Tracklist: Over 30 dead at football viewing centre in Calabar | Three soldiers killed by Boko Haram IED in Borno | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Over 30 dead at football viewing centre in Calabar – YNaija ‘Suspended NIA DG admits Jonathan ordered release of $289m’ – YNaija Police raid Danjuma Goje’s Abuja residence – YNaija Three soldiers killed by Boko Haram IED in Borno – YNaija Nine soldiers killed in Boko Haram... Read More

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Police raid Danjuma Goje’s Abuja residence

The Police on Thursday raided the Abuja residence of former governor of Gombe state, Senator Danjuma Goje. The police officers stormed Goje’s Asokoro residence, acting on a tip-off by a whistleblower. Vanguard reports that the operatives discovered N18 million; $19,000 and 4,000 Saudi Riyal at the end of the search. [Read Also: EFCC DENIES RAID ON... Read More

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NAFDAC discovers N200m fake products in Ogun, Anambra

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has discovered over N200m fake and unregistered products. Acting Director-General of NAFDAC, Mrs. Yetunde Oni at a briefing on Thursday said the products were discovered at Toll Gate, Ota in Ogun State through information from a whistleblower. Oni, who was represented by the Director,... Read More

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Dissolve PACAC, it is irrelevant | Shehu Sani tells Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi The Chairman Senate Ah hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East, Shehu Sani has caller on President Muhammadu Buhari to dissolve the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption (PACAC). Sani called for the committee’s dissolution while speaking with journalists on Thursday. The Senator said Buhari does not need the committee... Read More

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Nigeria is coming out of economic recession – Buhari

by Azeez Adeniyi President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerians to persevere and exercise patience with his government. ‎Buhari made the remark during the inauguration of the North-West zone of the National Committee of Buhari Support Group in Kano on Thursday. [Read Also: BUHARI COMMENDS REOPENING OF ABUJA AIRPORT] Buhari who was represented by the Senate Leader, Sen.... Read More

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Nine soldiers killed in Boko Haram attack in Maiduguri

by Azeez Adeniyi Security sources on Thursday said nine soldiers have been killed and 14 others missing after an attack this week by suspected Boko Haram jihadists in Maiduguri. The terrorists had attacked a military post near the village of Sabon Garin Kimba about 140 kilometres from Maiduguri. “The number of fatalities on our side... Read More

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