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UN Deputy Sec Gen, Amina Mohammed gives details of visit to Osinbajo (VIDEO)

United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretarty General, Amina Mohammed led three officials on a visit to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. She came from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Mohammed arrived with the executive director of UN Women, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Pramila Patten, and the African... Read More

African Union, UN women, United Nations, Yemi Osinbajo

Looters

Lai Mohammed explains FG’s directive on shooting of music videos in Nigeria

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has said he was not appointed Minister to develop the economy of other countries at the expense of the Nigerian economy. He said this in reaction to government’s directive that all music videos and movies be shot in Nigeria. In a statement in Lagos on Wednesday,... Read More

lai mohammed, nigerian movies, Nigerian music videos

What Igbos must do for Biafra to become a reality – Nnamdi Kanu

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has urged pro-Biafrans to sit at home come November 18 if they want to Biafra to be actualized. Kanu said this addressing a huge crowd at Nri, Anambra State on Tuesday, Daily Post reports. According to Kanu, “Biafra would come as a surprise to... Read More

biafra, IPOB, middle belt, Nnamdi Kanu

Alvaro Morata on the verge of joining Chelsea

Chelsea are close to signing Alvaro Morata, Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio reports. The Premier League champions have apparently wasted no time in resolving their search for a new lead striker to replace Diego Costa, having succeeded in making Antonio Conte stay. This deal would end speculation that they could move for Andrea Belotti, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexis... Read More

Alvaro Morata, chelsea, English Football, premier league, real madrid

NUPENG dissociates its drivers from Apapa fracas

Workers of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) have said none of its members in Petroleum Tanker Drivers unit was shot by Mobile Police officer in Apapa on Wednesday. The Chairman in South-West Zone of the union, Tokunbo Korodo, said this against reports that some tanker drivers were shot dead during a... Read More

Apapa, nigerian police, NUPENG, Wharf

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. NYSC RELEASES ORIENTATION COURSE FOR STREAM II BATCH A CORPS MEMBERS The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released its orientation course for Stream 2, Batch “A” corps members. 2. SENATE PASSES WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION BILL – 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW The Nigerian Senate has just passed a... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Donald Trump Jnr, Natalia Veselnitskaya, nigerian senate, nysc, PDP, Whistleblower bill

NYSC releases orientation course for Stream II Batch A corps members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released its orientation course for Stream 2, Batch “A” corps members. In a statement released by NYSC on its social media platforms Friday, July 21, 2017, has been slated for printing of Call-up letters. The orientation Camp opens on Wednesday, July 26, Swearing-in Ceremony commences on Friday, July 28, and the... Read More

nysc, NYSC 2017, NYSC orientation course, NYSC Steam II Batch A

N’Delta groups support Nnamdi kanu to boycott Anambra election

Some Niger Delta militant groups have reportedly declared their support for the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, over his decision to boycott the forthcoming governorship election in Anambra. The groups, Concerned Militant Leaders (CML), Niger Delta People Democratic Front (NDPDF) and Rainbow Marabas Squad (RMS) said they are distraught over the May... Read More

anambra election, biafra, May 2016 massacre, Niger Delta militants, Nnamdi Kanu

Court reportedly orders interim forfeiture of Alison-Madueke’s assets

A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of an estate in Banana Island reportedly owned by Diezani Alison-Madueke. The court also ordered the temporary seizure of $3.7 million allegedly looted by the former minister. The order followed a suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking forfeiture of... Read More

alison-Madueke, EFCC

Army intercepts wives, children of Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe

The Nigerian Army Wednesday said it had intercepted 37 people suspected to be wives and children of Boko Haram terrorists after they escaped from the insurgents’ custody. A statement issued by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, the Army Spokesman, said that 30 of the escapees were intercepted on Tuesday at Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe, NAN... Read More

boko haram, Nigerian Army, onsurgents, yobe

Nigeria is one of the greatest countries in the world – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has described Nigeria as one of the greatest countries in the world and will “probably” measure with the 15th largest economies in 10 years time. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday at the palace of Ibrahim Bello, Emir of Gusau, Zamfara, during his official visit to the state, VON reports. He said Nigeria... Read More

Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, Zamfara

Peter Okoye derides group calling for his arrest

Peter Okoye of P-Square, has responded to a call for his arrest by an APC youth group after he angrily made a comment on the plans by the Nigerian government to discourage production of Nigerian movies and music abroad. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed had on Saturday said the government is working towards putting an end to... Read More

APC youth, peter okoye, PSquare

MASSOB gives Igbos in the North date to start returning home

The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State Biafra (MASSOB) has declared August as the month of “mass return” for the Igbo living in the North. A statement issued in Awka, Anambra state, MASSOB spokesman, Samuel Edesonu, said the decision was made at the national executive meeting of the group presided over by its leader,... Read More

Arewa Youth, biafra, MASSOB, Northern youth, quit notice to notice

Police confirm 33 dead in Fulani, villagers clash in Kaduna

The Nigerian Police Wednesday said that calm has been restored to villages in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where 33 people died in clashes between villagers and Fulani. A total of 27 Fulani people living in the area were killed by the villagers in two separate attacks, while six villagers died, the police... Read More

Fulani, kaduna, Kajuru LGA

APC primary in Lagos turns bloody, Ward Chairman injured (PHOTOS)

The Lagos State All Progressive Congress (APC) primary election in Odi-Olowo on Tuesday reportedly ended with violence. Photos of the Ward L Chairman, Demola Hakeem Saka, showing he was attacked and beaten was posted by a Facebook user, Oladimeji Omo Balogun. He wrote, “Lagos State APC Primary election in Odiolowo turned bloody as Ward L Chairman,... Read More

APC, Hakeem Saka, Lagos APC Primary, party politics

Senate insist on separating NFIU from EFCC

The Nigerian Senate at plenary on Wednesday, resolved to pass a law that would make the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), independent of the anti-graft agency, EFCC. The Red Chamber based their decision on the reported suspension of the NFIU from the Egmont Group. The NFIU, an arm of the EFCC, was reportedly suspended from... Read More

Bukola Saraki, EFCC, Egmont group, Nigerian financial intelligence group, nigerian senate

Two banks in Apapa reportedly set ablaze after policeman shot trailer driver dead

A group of people have reportedly set two banks in Apapa, Lagos on fire after a policeman attached to Diamond Bank on Burma Road allegedly shot dead some trailer drivers. According to reports, the mob also set a Sterling Bank branch on Wharf Road ablaze. It was gathered that the trailer drivers had indiscriminately parked... Read More

Apapa, Diamond Bank, Policeman, Sterling Bank, Wharf

37 people reportedly killed in Kaduna clash between farmers, herdsmen

About 37 people were reportedly killed in a violent clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru local government, Kaduna State, TheCable reports. According to the report, the conflict began when a suspected herdsman was killed in Banono village on Sunday, allegedly because he had been harassing members of the community. In reaction, youth from his... Read More

Fulani herdsmen, kaduna, Kaduna farmers, Kajuru LGA

Paris Club refund: FG releases details of payment to states

The Federal Government has released details of payments to the 36 states as the refund of “over-deductions on Paris Club, London Club Loans and Multilateral debts on the accounts of States and Local Governments (1995-2002).” This is the second tranche of the refunds to the states. A total of N243.8 billion was released to the... Read More

Federal Government, Paris Club Refund, second tranche of payment of Paris club

How Kola Aluko allegedly received $1.2bn to bribe Alison-Madueke

More details of the alleged fraud by Olajide Omokore and Akanni Aluko have emerged. As published by Sahara Reporters, the details are contained in the assets forfeiture proceedings filed against Diezani Alison-Madueke and Omokore by the United States Department of Justice in Houston. According to the US court processes, both men engaged in money laundering... Read More

Akanni Aluko, alison-Madueke, Olajide Omokore

Etisalat Nigeria officially changes name to 9Mobile

Etisalat Nigeria have officialy announced a change of name to 9Mobile. This announcement came on Twitter, with a change of brand name and colours. “Etisalat is now 9mobile. From 9ja let’s talk, to 0809ja for Life we remain committed to YOU. Here for you, Here for 9ja,” they wrote. https://twitter.com/9mobileng/status/887320540591030276

9Mobile, Etisalat Nigeria

House of Reps declare support for the Executive to end power problems

The Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, said the amount spent, annually, on generators is unacceptable. He said the House would support the Executive to find a permanent solution to the power problem in the country, Vanguard reports. Dogara stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the public hearing organised by the House of... Read More

House of Representatives, Power generators, Power issues, Yakubu Dogara

Joe Hart joins West Ham

West Ham United have completed the loan of England’s goalkeeper Joe Hart, with an option to buy at the end of the season. Hart, 30, joins the Hammers on a season-long loan from Manchester City. He said, “It’s important for me to play football and to get the opportunity to come here and play is absolutely awesome.... Read More

English Football, Joe Hart, manchester city, The Hammers, West Ham United

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Nigeria advancing in theatre and stage performance – Lai Mohammed The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigeria entertainment industry is advancing in theatre and stage performance. 2. Why I wasn’t at the PDP caucus meeting – Ali Modu... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, APC youth, donald trump, lai mohammed, Nigerian Theatre, nysc, PDP, PSquare

Doyin Okupe joins ACCORD Party

Doyin Okupe has announced that he is now a member of the ACCORD Party. In a statement on Facebook on Tuesday, The Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe said consulted “with political associates, family and friends” before he made the decision. Okupe had left the People’s Democratic Party... Read More

Accord Party, Doyin Okupe, Goodluck Jonathan, Party Politics in Nigeria, PDP

4 high profile Boko Haram commanders reportedly surrender

It has been reported that a high profile Boko Haram insurgent, Konto Fanami, and three others have surrendered to the Nigerian army on Monday. According to NAN, Army Spokesman, Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Usman said that the four terrorists voluntarily came out of their hideouts, to meet... Read More

boko haram, Borno, insurgents, Nigerian Army, terrorists

’18 Nigerian Senators under probe for alleged N367.5bn fraud’

Eighteen senators are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged N367.5billion fraud, according to Sahara Reporters. Seven of them are on trial. A senator is being investigated for alleged stamp duty infractions. One or two senators (outside the list) are under investigation for their alleged involvement in the N19 billion... Read More

EFCC, Fraud, ibrahim magu, Nigerian Senators

The video was “manipulated” | FRSC reacts to clip showing female official wrestling with the driver of a moving vehicle

The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Tuesday, said the recent video showing its officials struggling with the driver of a moving vehicle in Abuja was manipulated. The Corps Marshal, Boboye Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Public Education Officer of the FRSC, Bisi Kazeem, in Abuja, NAN reports. Oyeyemi said the investigation... Read More

Bisi Kazeem, Boboye Oyeyemi, frsc, FRSC Abuja

“Serial traitor” | APC members protest, demand Banire’s removal (PHOTOS)

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mushin, Lagos on Tuesday, marched to the Lagos State House of Assembly in Alausa, Ikeja, demanding the expulsion of the party’s National Legal Adviser, Muiz Banire (SAN), Punch reports. Some of the placards carried by the protesters read, ‘serial traitor’, ‘Banire must go’. Photos below:

All Progressives Congress, APC, muiz banire, Mushin APC

Nigeria advancing in theatre and stage performance – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said that the Nigeria entertainment industry is advancing in the areas of theatre and stage performances. The Minister stated this on Monday night in Lagos at the stage performances organised on the sideline of the ongoing two-day Summit on Creative Industry with the theme “Financing the... Read More

creative industry, Hadjia Koubra Sani, lai mohammed, Nigerian stage performance, Nigerian Theatre

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