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Senate lacks the powers to summon Customs boss on policy matters – Falana

by Azeez Adeniyi Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the Senate has no authority to invite the Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Col. Hameed Ali, to explain the agency’s planned policy. The Senate had planned to collect import duties on vehicles. In a write-up on Sunday, Falana said such move by the upper... Read More

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House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service

by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives has again summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Jamila Shu’ara over extension of service. Shu’ara, 61, was deemed to have retired from the civil service in February, 2016. However, she had claimed during a 2017 budget defence session with the House that President... Read More

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‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over an hospital with equipments worth over $2.15m which was seized from a former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), to the Nigerian Air Force, Punch reports. It was learnt that the hospital located on Adeniyi Jones Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos,... Read More

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Just In: NAFDAC warehouse in Lagos razed by fire

The warehouse of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in its office premises in Oshodi area of Lagos state was on Saturday razed by fire. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the fire incident started from the power house around 3.15pm. A statement by Adesina Tiamiyu, general manager... Read More

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How policemen allegedly brutalised nursing mother for refusing to give bribe

A woman, Toyin Adeyeye, her two month-old baby, Heritage and her younger brother, Adeniyi Dada have allegedly been brutalized by policemen in Ekiti State for refusing to give bribe at a police checkpoint. It was learnt that they were beaten by five policemen who later took them to New Iyin Police Station. It was gathered... Read More

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Leaked memo: El-Rufai planning to become president – Shehu Sani

Kaduna senator, Shehu Sani has asked the All Progressives Congress (APC) to penalise Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai for allegedly leaking a memo he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari. Sani, who is the Vice-Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, called for the punitive measures in a statement he released in Abuja on Saturday. Recall that there... Read More

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EFCC cooking up allegations against me – Dino Melaye

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has alleged that the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission was cooking up allegations against him. Melaye made the claim on Twitter, stating that the anti-graft agency was conducting forensic tests on his bank accounts. He, however, pointed out that he was ready for the commission’s investigation. Melaye wrote, “I... Read More

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Buhari can nominate Magu as EFCC chairman four times – Ita-Giwa

Former Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, has said President Muhammadu Buhari can nominate Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) up to four times. The Senate had rejected Magu’s nomination for the second time following reports from the Department of State Service. In... Read More

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FG to officially launch new immigration regulation

Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau will on Monday officially launch the new Immigration Regulations. Sunday James, the spokesperson for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Abuja.‎ “The honourable Minister of Interior, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, (retired) will officially present the Immigration Regulations 2017... Read More

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Don’t forget my friends under Boko Haram captivity, Chibok girl says

A Chibok girl who escaped from Boko Haram insurgents has urged the Nigerian government and the world not to forget her friends who are still in captivity. The girl who spoke under the pseudonym – Sa’a –made the plea during the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai. “These girls are human beings, not something... Read More

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Igbo presidency only guaranteed by support for Buhari – Group

The #IStandwithBuhari group has said Igbo will only get the freedom they desire if they support President Muhammadu Buhari to complete his second term tenure. Speaking through its south-east media director, Mr Ebube Mbonu, the group asked the Biafra secessionist agitators to forget the dream that they would get a country for themselves. The group... Read More

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Some mischief makers trying to create friction between Osinbajo, Buhari – Femi Adesina

The Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina has said some persons were trying to cause friction between the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and President Muhammadu Buhari. He said this in a recent interview with Vanguard. Adesina said those in this category will not succeed. “Their role in the presidency is one. It is a... Read More

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There is no vacancy in Anambra – Soludo

Former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano has achieved a lot in the state. He said this while delivering at a lecture to mark the third anniversary of Governor Willie Obiano’s administration in Awka on Friday. He likened him to a general who must not... Read More

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We are not training regular recruits in Sambisa forest – Army

The Nigerian Army has refuted report that it will be training the 76 Regular Recruits Intake (76RRI) in the Sambisa forest. The Army spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, in a statement on Saturday urged the public to disregard message on the social media purportedly emanating from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, to that... Read More

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Ghana’s president defends decision to appoint 110 ministers

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has defended his decision to appoint 110 ministers. In an interview on national television on Friday, Akufo-Addo said the decision was a necessary investment. I’m aware that people are concerned about what they see as maybe the cost of this large government,” he said. “It is a necessary investment to make.”... Read More

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Trump insists Obama ordered a wiretap against him

US President Donald Trump has insisted that former President Barack Obama wiretapped his phones during the Presidential elections campaign. He said this in a joint press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. He referred to the US National Security Agency’s reported tapping of Merkel’s phone several years ago. “As far as wiretapping, I guess, by... Read More

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It is an offence for civilians to wear military camouflage – Army spokesman

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Sani Usman has said it is an offence for civilians to military camouflage. Usman said this in a recent interview with Punch. The army spokesperson said such offence attracts a one month imprisonment. He said, “It is an offence. I expected journalists to have done their homework very... Read More

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Xenophobia: Nigerians to get early warning of potential attacks in South Africa

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has an Early Warning Unit will be constituted to warn Nigerians of potential xenophobic attacks in South Africa. He announced the development on Friday during a joint briefing with the minister of interior, Abdulrahman Danbazau in Abuja. He said the Early Warning Unit, which will comprise of Nigerian and... Read More

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The Big 10: These are the stories that drove conversations this week

These are the top 10 stories that drove conversations this week. Senate rejects Magu for the second time The Senate on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Ibrahim Magu as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the second time. According to the upper chamber, his rejection was based on a letter... Read More

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I have never met her before | Davido reacts to recent babymama scandal

Music star, Davido has responded to the recent paternity scandal involving him and one, Ayotomide Labinjo. The 26-year-old lady had alleged that Davido impregnated and abandoned her. According to her, they met in Ibadan in 2013, after which they had a sexual encounter leading to the birth of a baby girl who is now 4... Read More

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‘CAN not interested in investigating adultery allegation against Apostle Suleman’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it will not carry out investigation into adultery allegations against General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, Punch reports. A Canadian-based Nigerian lady, Stephanie Otobo had accused Apostle Suleman of having sexual relationship with her, after which he allegedly impregnated and abandoned her. A source... Read More

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I am trying to fight impunity in the PDP – Sheriff

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff has said he would not relinquish his position. Sheriff said this while speaking with journalists in Delta State after a breakfast meeting with the National Deputy Chairman, Dr Cairo Ojougboh. Sheriff said he would not allow the PDP to capsize. He added that... Read More

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NNPC set to recover missing 130m litres of fuel from Capital Oil

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Friday said it would recover over 130 million litres of premium motor spirit (PMS) worth N11 billion from Capital Oil & Gas Limited. NNPC chief operating officer, Henry Ikem-Obih disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. He said the infraction was discovered earlier in the year when... Read More

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Probe spending of Paris Club refund, NLC president tells FG

by Azeez Adeniyi President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has urged the Federal Government to further take its anti-graft war to the state level. Wabba sais this while speaking on Friday during the 4th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said many... Read More

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No law stipulates that customs boss must wear uniform – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said there was no law stating that the Comptroller-General of Customs must wear the Nigerian Custom Service’s uniform. Falana in an interview with Punch said the Senate cannot compel Customs boss, Hameed Ali to wear uniform. He added that Ali who is a retired general is not part of... Read More

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NAFDAC arrests distributors of fake liquor brands, yoghurt

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested a trader for allegedly manufacturing fake liquor brands. Assistant Director, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of the agency, Uche Uzoma while speaking with journalists said the raid followed a tip-off received by the agency. He said the raid was conducted on some shops... Read More

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Court rejects Moro’s application to travel abroad for medical treatment

A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, rejected an application by a former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro to travel abroad for medical treatment. In an application filed by his lawyer, Paul Erokoro, Moro urged the court to allow him travel abroad for a medical appointment. But Justice Nnamdi Dimgba said it was too... Read More

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I will ensure whistle blowers are fully protected – Onyeama

by Azeez Adeniyi Foreign Affairs Minister Geoffrey Onyeama said on Friday said he would ensure that whistleblowers are fully protected. Onyeama stated this in Abuja while fielding questions from newsmen. He said while speaking on Ntia Thompson, who was sacked by the Ministry over whistleblowing. Onyeama said the Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo had directed him to... Read More

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Niger Delta people deserve justice for years of neglect – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in Friday said the people of the Niger Delta region deserve a fair deal. According to a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, the Vice-President spoke at a meeting of government Ministries, Departments and Agencies involved in restoring peace in the region. Osinbajo said the... Read More

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Fanta, Sprite are safe for consumption, FG tells Nigerians

The Federal Government said soft drinks, Fanta and Sprite both produced by the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) are safe for consumption. In a statement released by Boade Akinola, director of media and public relations of the ministry of health on Friday, the government said NBC passed a routine test in December 2016. It said the... Read More

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