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I have been idle in PDP, it’s time to join APC – Ita-Giwa

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Presidential adviser, Florence Ita-Giwa has said she would defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday. Ita-Giwa disclosed this on Thursday in Calabar. She said, “I have been idle in the PDP for over one year now. It is time for me to move... Read More

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We didn’t give Alamiyeseigha’s belongings to Falana – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has debunked reports that properties recovered from late former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha were given to human rights lawyer, Femi Falana. The EFCC debunked the report in a statement by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, on Thursday. There had been reports that the Chief... Read More

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We didn’t prosecute Justice Ademola, wife – EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it did not prosecute Justice Adeniyi Ademola and his wife, Olabowale. In a statement by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren on Thursday, the EFCC said Ademola was investigated by the Department of State Services (DSS) and prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney-General of... Read More

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Nigerians still have faith in PDP – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said Nigerians still have faith in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Jonathan said this while speaking at the ongoing PDP Stakeholders Meeting in Abuja on Thursday. Some of the those at the meeting are Senator Ahmed Makarfi, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu; Uche Secondus, Prof. Wale Oladipo,... Read More

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Shiites protest continued detention of El-Zakzaky at National Assembly

by Azeez Adeniyi Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Thursday protested the continued detention of their leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky at the National Assembly. The protesters under the aegis of the Academic Forum of the Islamic Movement In Nigeria (AFIMN), decried the deteriorating eye condition of Zakzaky. Speaking on behalf of the protesters,... Read More

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FG lacks funds to pay salaries, pensions – Udoma

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Udo Udoma has said the Federal Government lacks funds to pay for salaries and pensions. Udoma said this on Thursday, while fielding questions from members of the house of representatives. He added that half of the projected revenue in the 2017 budget is for salaries... Read More

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Release N15bn for amnesty programme, Senate tells Adeosun

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate has asked the Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun to release the outstanding N15bn in the 2016 budgetary allocation to the Presidential Amnesty Programme. The amnesty beneficiaries have reported been owed for 5 months. The Senate also mandated its Committee on Niger Delta to investigate the causes of the programme’s funding... Read More

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Eight European countries deport 50 Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi About 50 Nigerians deported from eight countries for immigration offences on Thursday arrived the country. They were deported variously from Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Spain and Hungary. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the deportees who included 48 males and 2 females arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International... Read More

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Meningitis: UNICEF donates 1,000 doses of drugs

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 1,000 doses of drugs to the Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Development Board to treat patients of Cerebrospinal Meningitis which has ravaged some states in the country. Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria... Read More

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BREAKING: Court orders EFCC to unfreeze Patience Jonathan’s $5.9m account

by Azeez Adeniyi A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday passed a ruling ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to unfreeze the account of former first lady, Patience Jonathan. The account containing $5.9 million was frozen after a Federal high court sitting in Lagos had in December ordered tbr freezing of multiple... Read More

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Sagay’s comments about Senate uncalled for – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned government appointees to stop making statements that can worsen the rift between the executive and the legislature. APC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi said this in a statement on Wednesday. He said unguarded utterances could derail the party’s effort to make peace between both arms of government. He... Read More

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FG imports 2.8m meningitis vaccines from UK, India

The Federal Government on Wednesday said N2.8m doses of vaccines will soon be delivered to tackle the outbreak of meningitis in some states in the country. Executive Secretary of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu, told the House of Representatives Committee on Health Care Services in Abuja that the vaccines were... Read More

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Meningitis outbreak has no connection with Nigerians’ moral lifestyle – FG

The Federal Government has said the outbreak of “Type C’ form of Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM) in some parts of the country has no link with moral lifestyle of Nigerians. Minister of State for Health, Osagie Ehanire, said this to State House correspondents on Wednesday in Abuja at the end of the Federal Executive Council... Read More

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EFCC arrests fraud syndicate, discover fake $570,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it has arrested members of a syndicate of fraudsters that specialises in duping innocent persons of their hard earned monies. The EFCC said the syndicate consist of four Nigerians and one Nigerien. In a statement by its spokesman, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC gave their... Read More

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Pepsi apologizes and pulls controversial ad featuring Kendall Jenner

Pepsi has announced that it would pull its controversial ad featuring Kendall Jenner which was released late Tuesday. The advert had been heavily criticized for ‘misrepresenting’ the protest culture and the Black Lives matter movement. The company has earlier released a statement saying the ad symbolizes unity. [Read Also: “A MOMENT OF UNITY” | PEPSI PUSHES... Read More

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Nigeria’s naira is overvalued – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday said the Naira is overvalued. IMF mission chief for Nigeria, Gene Leon said this at a news briefing in Washington. Leon said the Federal Government must implement its reforms plan. “The Nigerian economy has been hit by lower oil prices and lower production and the need for adjustment... 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. REPS THREATEN ZERO ALLOCATION FOR TRANSPORT MINISTRY IN 2017 BUDGET The House of Representatives has expressed dissatisfaction with the Federal Ministry of Transport over its implementation of its 2016 budget. 2. ‘SARAKI’S CCT TRIAL SHOULD BE DROPPED, APC SENATORS TELL PARTY’ Some senators elected on... Read More

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Recession: Those blaming fall in oil price were just bad managers – Utomi

by Azeez Adeniyi Former presidential candidate, Prof. Pat Utomi on Wednesday blamed the adminstration of President Muhammadu Buhari for the current economic recession in the country. Utomi spoke as a guest lecturer at Dr Emmanuel Egbogah budget roundtable organised by the Business School of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. He blamed the recession on... Read More

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Fayemi files N500m suit against Ekiti Assembly

by Azeez Adeniyi Following a bench warrant issued against him by the Ekiti State House of Assembly, former governor Kayode Fayemi has filed a N500m suit against the state Assembly. The Assembly had called on the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris to arrest and produce Fayemi in order to explain allegation of misappropriation of N852m... Read More

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Meningitis kills 12-year-old boy in Cross River

by Azeez Adeniyi The Cross River State government on Wednesday confirmed the death of a 12-year-old boy following an outbreak of Cerebral Spinal Meningitis in the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong, who disclosed this in Calabar, said 23 other persons have been infected. Asibong said the deceased, Paul Ogar was brought to Calabar... Read More

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Continuous voter’s registration will still commence in April – INEC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the proposed Continuous Voter Registration will still hold in April as scheduled. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Wednesday in Abuja. Mahmood said the commission was making arrangements to ensure that the exercise commences at the scheduled time. Yakubu said that... Read More

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Police arrest 18 suspects over Zaki Biam killings

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 18 suspects linked to the killings in Zaki Biam in Benue State. The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this on Wednesday at the monthly IG conference with senior police officers at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. He said the police also recovered arms and ammunition from... Read More

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FG not planning to scrap YouWin – Adeosun

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has said the Federal Government has no plans to scrap the Youth With Innovation Entrepreneurship program (Youwin). Adeosun stated this during her first Facebook live session filmed at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance. The minister said the program was being reviewed to meet the economic agenda of the... Read More

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Reps reject bill to empower N’Assembly to impeach governors

by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a bill seeking to empower the National Assembly to impeach governors and deputy governors. Edward Pwajok who sponsored the bill said it would enable the National Assembly remove the governor and his deputy in appropriate circumstance. Leader of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila said Nigeria practiced... Read More

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Stop detaining innocent Nigerians, IGP warns police personnel

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has warned police personnel against the unlawful arrest and detention of innocent Nigerians. Idris gave the warning on Wednesday during a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other top officers in Abuja. He directed all the commissioners to ensure close supervision of all units in their commands. “You should... Read More

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Naval fleet commander found dead in Lagos home

Fleet commander of the Western Naval Command, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Teikumo Ikoli was found dead in his Lagos home on Wednesday. Spokeswoman of the Western Naval Command, Chinwe Umar said investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death. In a statement, she said, “In the early hours of Wednesday April 5, 2017,... Read More

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Nigeria is a burial ground for good ideas – Dogara

by Azeez Adeniyi Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara on Wednesday said Nigeria is a “burial ground for good ideas”. Dogara said this while speaking at the presidential villa during the launch of the Economic Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP). He said the lower chamber will ensure that the plan is fully implemented. Dogara... Read More

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Court dismisses charges against Justice Ademola, wife

by Azeez Adeniyi Justice Jude Okeke of the High court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed all 18 count charges against Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, his wife Olubowale, and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Joe Agi. Okeke who discharged the defendants said the prosecution was... Read More

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#BBNaija: Something happened between TTT and Bisola | Bally says

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Big Brother housemate, Bally has said he was stunned when he discovered that Thin Tall Tony was married and has kids after leaving the show. In an interview with Beat 99.9 FM, Bally said the contestants only thought he had a kid, but were unaware that he has a family. On... Read More

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