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Osinbajo appoints members of Code of Conduct Bureau

The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, has approved a new board for the Code of Conduct Bureau CCB. The Acting President named Dr. Muhammad Isah from Jigawa state (North West) as its‎ Chairman. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director (Press) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of... Read More

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Why we raided The Sun Newspapers – EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it raided The Sun Newspapers to ascertain the state of the assets which is subject of subsisting interim forfeiture order. In a statement by its spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, the agency denied raiding the firm because of its issues with the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Magu. The statement... Read More

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EIE hosts conversations on ‘Party Politics 101: The Good, Bad & Ugly’.

The Enough is Enough Nigeria Coalition is set to host conversations on ‘Party Politics 101: The Good, Bad & Ugly’. According to the EIE, the programme seeks to determine if the Nigerian political system is capable of delivering the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians. It is also aimed at enabling a better understanding of how the... Read More

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Signing of 2017 budget was delayed by disagreements – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the delay in the signing of the 2017 budget was due to disagreements on changes made to budget proposals by the National Assembly. He said this in a speech he gave just after signing the 2017 Appropriation Bill to law on Monday. The statement read, “A few minutes ago,... Read More

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘BUHARI NOT RETURNING SOON’ – PRESIDENCY SOURCES Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, will not return home from medical leave presidency sources said on Saturday, having previously said he would be returning by then. Buhari’s doctors said they will need to carry out testing on him on... Read More

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DSS arrests notorious kidnap kingpin’s associates

The Department of State Services has arrested three suspected associates of a notorious kidnap kingpin, Terwase Akwasa, alias Ghana. The spokesperson for the DSS, Mr Tony Opuiyo, said in a statement stated that the suspects were Dondo Orsaa, Terhile Mbaloha and Teryima Ihiambe. The Nigeria Police Force had on April 20, declared Akwasa wanted for... Read More

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2018 budget will be signed in December this year – Presidency

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the 2018 budget will be passed into law by December this year. The Presidency in a tweet on Monday said Osinbajo has reached an agreement with the National Assembly to summit the 2018 budget to the Assembly in October. The Presidency tweeted, “We have reached an agreement with @nassnigeria... Read More

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Paris Club refund enough to pay salaries | APC replies Fayose

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has refuted claims by the state governor, Ayodele Fayose that the fresh Paris Club refund will be insufficient to pay more than one month salary. Fayose during his media chat programme had said the finance ministry was planning to reduce the Paris refund to states by half. In a... Read More

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BREAKING: Acting President Osinbajo signs 2017 budget

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has signed the 2017 budget. The Presidency had earlier announced that President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. According to the Presidency in a series of tweets, Osinbajo signed the budget at 4:40 pm. It wrote, “The 2017 Budget is christened the Budget of Economic Recovery and Growth.” #Budget2017... Read More

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Protesting youth block road to Melaye’s hometown (WATCH)

Some youths in Kogi have blocked the road to the hometown of Senator Dino Melaye, while awaiting his convoy. Melaye had arrived Lokoja, the state capital early Monday for a meeting with his supporters in order to prevent his recall. The youths are planning to deny Melaye access to Ayetoro-Gbede, his hometown. The youths in... Read More

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Saraki, Dogara, Adeosun in Aso Rock for signing of 2017 budget (WATCH)

Top government officials have arrived Aso Rock as Acting President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to sign the 2017 budget today. Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu in a statement on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. Those awaiting the Actimg President at the Aso Villa include Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker of... Read More

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Osinbajo will sign 2017 budget today – Presidency

The Presidency has confirmed that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo will sign the 2017 Appropriation bill to law today. Presidential spokesman, Garba Shehu had released a statement that the President Muhammadu Buhari directed Osinbajo to sign the budget. The Presidency tweeted; Acting President @ProfOsinbajo will sign #Budget2017 today, at the State House. — Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident)... Read More

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“Thank God for my bullet-proof car” | Melaye reacts to fresh assassination claim

Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has reportedly escaped another assassination attempt. In a series of tweets on Monday, Melaye claimed that his car was shot at by unknown persons. There were gunshots earlier this morning while the Senator was addressing his supporters over plans to recall him from the Senate. Two of my vehicles... Read More

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EFCC raids The Sun Newspapers office

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday raided the office of the publishers of The Sun Newspapers. The newspaper in a statement said the operatives claimed that the raid was an ‘order from above’. The media organisation owned by former governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu who has a case in court with... Read More

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Buhari directs Osinbajo to sign 2017 budget

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed Acting President Yemi Osinbajo to sign the 2017 appropriation bill into law. Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman in a statement on Monday said Buhari indicated that signing the budget was in the interest of the country. “Following the receipt of a full brief on the 2017 appropriation bill as passed by the... Read More

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‘Go about your normal businesses without fear’ | APC tells Igbos in the North

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-East has asked Igbos living in the North not to leave. In a statement by the APC National Vice Chairman, South-East, Chief Emma Eneukwu, the party said asking Igbos to leave was a “joke taken too far”. “The attention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in the... Read More

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Army arrests 24 suspected Boko Haram members

The Otaru of Auchi kingdom, Alhaji Aliru Momoh on Monday said 24 suspected Boko Haram members in the community have been arrested by the Nigerian Army. While speaking in his palace, he said the commandant of the Nigeria Army School of Engineering, NICOHO informed him of the arrest of the suspected insurgents in his palace. “Shortly before... Read More

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Just In: Melaye, Bello’s supporters clash in Kogi

Supporters of Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and those of the state’s governor, Yahaya Bello has clashed in Lokoja, the state capital, Punch reports. Melaye had arrived Kogi to address his supporters over plans to recall him from the Senate. His supporters and that of the governor’s reportedly exchanged gunshots. It was learnt that... Read More

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June 12: M.K.O Abiola’s journey to martyrdom – a timeline

by Azeez Adeniyi and Alexander O. Onukwue June 12, 1993 is one day that will continue to linger in the minds of Nigerians, most especially those who witnessed the incidents at that time. It is not just any calendar day in Nigeria, as it has been widely regarded as the authentic ‘Democracy Day’ as against May 29... Read More

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We didn’t raid CJN Onnoghen’s home – DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied rumours that it raided the house of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. The agency also denied that it found $9 million in such raid. A top official of the agency told PRNigeria, a news agency, that the report is false in its entirety. The officer... Read More

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Notorious kidnapper Evans keeps victims until they pay last penny – Police

The Police on Saturday said notorious kidnap kingpin, Chukwudi Dumeme Onuamadike known as Evans collects millions of dollars as ransom from his victims. Evans was arrested on Saturday in Lagos alongside five members of his gang by the inspector-general of police intelligence response team. Police Public Relations officer, Jimoh Moshood in a statement on Sunday... Read More

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See photos of luxurious houses owned by notorious kidnapper, Evans

Photos of properties of notorious kidnappers Evans has been released. Evans who is known for abducting high-profile personalities evaded arrest for five years. He was however arrested in one of his houses. During interrogation, he had reportedly confessed to own two houses in Lagos and others in Ghana. See photos and video below: Undercover 🇳🇬👮‍♀️👮... Read More

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Arewa youth ultimatum: We are more divided than ever – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has said the ultimatum given to Igbos living in the North could lead to anarchy. He said this while reacting to a quit notice served on the Igbo in the north by the Coalition of Northern Groups. He said the statements that have been made in the past few days... Read More

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10 million out-of-school Nigerian children may become suicide bombers – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said over 10 million children being out of school in the country is alarming. Saraki warned that the children may “constitute the next generation of suicide bombers and militant terrorists.” According to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, Saraki said this while addressing a UNICEF delegation led... Read More

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Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war – Okowa

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has sais Nigeria cannot afford to experience another civil war. The governor was speaking Sunday at the second anniversary thanksgiving service of the 6th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly held at the Living Faith Church, Asaba. He cautioned against hate speeches capable of igniting ethnic tensions. Governor... Read More

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Osinbajo sends team to investigate herdsmen attacks in Delta

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has sent a 7-man team to investigate activities of Fulani herdsmen in the State, Vanguard reports. This was after the member representing Ethiope East in the Delta State House of Assembly, Evance Ivwurie wrote a petition to President Muhammad Buhari. He had called for measures to stop herdsmen attacks in the... Read More

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Fake news media refusing to report ‘great economic news’ – Trump

President Trump on Sunday blasted “fake news” media for not reporting “great economic news” since he was elected. The president mentioned the number of jobs added since his election and the unemployment rate. “The #FakeNews MSM doesn’t report the great economic news since Election Day. #DOW up 16%. #NASDAQ up 19.5%,” Trump tweeted. “Drilling &... Read More

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Donald Trump describes Comey as ‘very cowardly’ for leaking memo

President Donald Trump has described ex-FBI director, James Comey’s decision to leak memo about a meeting with him as ‘cowardly’. “I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than anyone ever thought possible. Totally illegal? Very ‘cowardly!'” Trump tweeted Sunday. I believe the James Comey leaks will be far more prevalent than... Read More

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Cristiano Ronaldo welcomes twins

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is now a father of twins with a surrogate mother, Portuguese media has reported. Reports say the twins, a boy and a girl, were born on Thursday. The Portugueses captain’s first son Cristiano Junior was reportedly birthed by a surrogate mother. The 32-year-old striker is currently dating Spanish model Georgina... Read More

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How I bought $170,000 wristwatch, $6,000 phone – Arrested kidnapper

Arrested notorious kidnapper, Chukwudubem Onwuamadike known as Evans has explained how he spent ransoms he got from his activities. According to him, he bought two houses in Magodo Estate in Lagos and another house in Ghana. He also bought two phones for $6000 and a wristwatch for $170,000. He was arrested in a house in... Read More

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