Omoleye Omoruyi

August 20, 2017

Adoke claims EFCC abusing his rights, planning to abduct him

A former attorney-general of the federation and minister of justice, Mohammed Adoke says Nigerian authorities are planning to use the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to “illegally abduct and forcibly drag him to Nigeria.” Adoke in a statement, published by TheCable, on Sunday said the EFCC was working on the order of the presidency... Read More

corruption, EFCC, former Attorney general of the federation, Mohammed Adoke

PDP

August 20, 2017

The APC govt is not clueluess – Northern leaders

Some Northern leaders Saturday, downplayed claims by some politicians in the country who say the All Progressives Congress (APC) government are clueless, commending the ruling party for providing the insight and leadership to achieve prosperity in Nigeria, Vanguard reports. “The APC government is not clueless. It is on course to creating an inclusive and broad... Read More

APC, Northern leaders, party politics, PDP

August 20, 2017

Stop negating the wish of the people | Southern Monarchs tell Sultan

Some traditional rulers in the southern part of Nigeria, according to Punch, have disagreed with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar on restructuring, saying that view is against the wish of the people. The Sultan had urged Nigerians to focus on the devolution of the economy, rather than the restructuring of Nigeria. Reactions: Olubadan... Read More

economy, nigeria, restructuring, Southern Nigeria traditional rulers, Sultan of Sokoto

August 20, 2017

“Sometimes you need protest in order to heal” – Donald Trump

In response to the protest in Boston, U.S. President Donald Trump has said the country needs such protests and will heal thereafter from the troubles. Earlier… Thousands of counter-demonstrators marched Saturday in Boston in a largely peaceful response to a self-described free speech rally that had sparked concerns of possible violence. The march and rally came one week after... Read More

Black Lives Matter, Boston protest, Charlotesville protest, donald trump, white supremacist

August 20, 2017

Unknown Disease: NCDC urges Nigerians to remain calm

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has asked Nigerians to remain calm as they have begun investigations into the recent outbreak of a “strange disease” that has led to the death of about 62 people in Kogi. A statement from NCDC yesterday said the organization’s Event Based Surveillance (EBS) system detected the news of a... Read More

Kogi, kwara, Lassa fever, NCDC, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, unknown disease

August 20, 2017

President Buhari back to continue his good work, leadership – APDA

The Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance (APDA), has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his return to the country from his medical vacation in London. The National Chairman of the party, Mallam Mohammed Shitu, said on Saturday in Abuja described the return of Buhari as heart-cheering. “We are happy that President Buhari is back to continue his... Read More

APDA, Mohammed Shitu, Muhammadu Buhari, president buhari

August 20, 2017

Buhari’s return home is both real and symbolic – Tinubu

Having spent 103 days on a medical vacation in the U.K., the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu says the country can accomplish excellent things with the return of President Muhammadu Buhari. Highlights of Tinubu’s statement: President Buhari’s attributes, moral fortitude, discipline, strength and dedication, have helped him battle medical challenges.... Read More

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's president

August 20, 2017

Buhari’s return is a sign that Nigeria will soon recover – Osinbajo

Now back to being the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo Saturday, reiterated that he is happy about President Muhammadu Buhari‘s recovery and it is a sign that Nigeria is on the path to recovery. Key excerpts: “The recovery and recuperation of the President is in some sense symbolic of the recovery of Nigeria.” “There is a great... Read More

Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria's economy, Nigerian governors, Yemi Osinbajo

August 20, 2017

PDP, Afenifere rate Osinbajo’s performance in Buhari’s absence

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari back to the country; also giving Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo a pass mark on his performance. From the party’s Nat’l Publicity Secretary, Dayo Adeyeye: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joins other Nigerians to welcome back the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic... Read More

Afenifere, Ahmed Makarfi, Dayo Adeyeye, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, Yemi Osinbajo

August 19, 2017

Shekau’s threat to the people of Maiduguri | Diezani asks for fair trial | 8 other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. 1. Quit notice Niger Delta militants have asked Yorubas and Northerners resident in the region to leave before October 1, 2017. Also, in the same week, Katsina youth defied the Emir, saying they support quit notice to Igbos. 2. Biafra: Charly Boy wades into the discussion... Read More

big 10, foreign news, news stories, Nigerian News, top ten news

August 18, 2017

Interpreting reasonable communication between Buhari and Osinbajo as teleguiding is “curious” – Akande

Presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande has described has downplayed reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is teleguiding Acting President Yemi Osinbajo from London. As reported by TheCable, Akande said such speculation was “curious”. “Acting President Osinbajo has the full authority and as you can see he is wielding it as and when due,” he said. “He is free of... Read More

Laolu Akande, Muhammadu Buhari, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

We are not corrupt | Police reacts to NBS report

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has said the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report ranking the police and judicial officers as the “most corrupt” government officials in the country is not right. The NBS carried out the survey in conjunction with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). In a statement on Friday, force public relations officer, Jimoh Moshood said the police... Read More

corruption, Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, nigerian police

IPOB

August 18, 2017

IPOB withdraws threat to disrupt Anambra election

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has withdrawn its threat to disrupt the November 18 governorship election in Anambra. The decision was reached after a meeting organised by a non-governmental organisation, the Ala-Igbo International Foundation (ADF) with the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu in Owerri, Imo State. The leader of the Foundation, Professor Uzodinma Nwala,... Read More

Ala-Igbo Development Foundation, anambra election, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB

August 18, 2017

The Late 5: These are stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. “I Hope Trump Is Assassinated” | Missouri Lawmaker’s Comment Might Lead To Her Resignation There is mounting pressure on a Missouri lawmaker to resign after she threw caution to the wind and said she hoped US President Donald Trump is assassinated. 2. Buhari’s Health Has Improved Tremendously... Read More

Late 5, Nigerian News, today's news, top news

August 18, 2017

Making hate speech treasonable is an attempt to silence opposition – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose has downplayed the attempt to categorise hate speeches as act of terrorism, by the federal government, saying, “this appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.” The... Read More

APC, Ayo Fayose, Hate Speech, Muhammadu Buhari, treasonable offences, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

UPDATE: Steve Bannon out as White House Chief Strategist

According to a report from the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman on Friday, US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to part ways with White House Chief Strategist, Steve Bannon. Axios also reported that a review conducted by new White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly was expected to end with showing Bannon... Read More

donald trump, Steve Bannon, US President, white house

August 18, 2017

Liverpool reject record fee for Philippe Coutinho

Premier League side, Liverpool have rejected a third bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho, ESPN reports. The bid was immediately rejected by Liverpool, who maintain their stance that Coutinho will not be leaving Anfield this summer. The latest offer was worth £118 million (€129 million) including add-ons, according to The Times. That follows two previous rejected... Read More

barcelona, liverpool, Philippe Coutinho, premier league

August 18, 2017

Igbo leaders, Nnamdi Kanu meet over Anambra election

Igbo leaders under the umbrella of the Ala Igbo International Foundation are currently holding a press conference in Owerri, the Anambra State capital over the November 18 Anambra Governorship Election, Punch reports. The foundation has traditional leaders, Igbo professors, and religious leaders as members. Details later…

anambra election, Anambra State, Igbo leaders, Nnamdi Kanu

August 18, 2017

President Buhari receives Pastor Adeboye (PHOTO)

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday, received the General Overseer (Worldwide) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Eunuch Adeboye at the Abuja House in London. The announcement was made by Buhari’s aide on social media, Lauretta Onochie, but no details was given.

Abuja House London, Lauretta Onochie, Muhammadu Buhari, pastor e a adeboye

August 18, 2017

“I hope Trump is assasinated” | Missouri lawmaker’s comment might lead to her resignation

There is mounting pressure on a Missouri lawmaker to resign after she threw caution to the wind and said she hoped US President Donald Trump is assassinated. Democratic state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal went on her personal Facebook page Thursday morning to vent two days after the president blamed “both sides” for the violence. “I put up a statement saying,... Read More

donald trump, Maria Chappelle-Nadal

August 18, 2017

The attack on EFCC office should be condemned – NLC

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba has said the attack on the Abuja centre of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) represents “audacity of corruption” in Nigeria. Highlights of Mr Wabba’s statement: The attack on the EFCC shows how powerful corruption is in Nigeria, and such should be condemned by... Read More

corruption, EFCC, EFCC Abuja, nlc

August 18, 2017

What Trump communicated caused racists to rejoice, he should apologise – Mitt Romney

A GOP nominee for U.S. in the 2012 election, Mitt Romney urged in a Facebook post on Friday that Trump should take “remedial action in the extreme” and “[s]tate forcefully and unequivocally that racists are 100% to blame for the murder and violence in Charlottesville.” Highlights of his post: “Whether he intended to or not, what he communicated caused... Read More

donald trump, Mitt Romney, Racism, white supremacist

August 18, 2017

Africa must solve its own problems – Osinbajo

Addressing journalists in Kigali, Rwandan Capital, after attending the inauguration of President Paul Kagame on Friday, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo said African countries must unite and solve their problems themselves. Osinbajo maintained that African nations could take leadership in all respects, Daily Trust reports. Key excerpts: We should solve our problems ourselves and Africa has begun... Read More

africa, kigali, Paul Kagame, Rwanda, Yemi Osinbajo

August 18, 2017

Stabbing spree in Finland leaves several injured

The Police in Finland says they have shot a man in the leg after he was suspected of stabbing several people in the western city of Turku. Finnish broadcaster YLE says several people were seen lying on the ground in the central part of the city. Tabloid Ilta-Sanomat says six people were injured, one man... Read More

Finland, Finnish Police, stabbing in Finland, Terror attack

August 18, 2017

Body of former Taraba governor, Suntai arrives Nigeria (PHOTOS)

The body of former Taraba state governor, Danbaba Suntai, who died in a U.S. hospital on June 28, arrived today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. His body was received by his wife Hauwa then taken to Taraba state where it was received by the Taraba state governor, Darius Ishaku and other government officials. Photos... Read More

danbaba Suntai, former Taraba governor, Taraba State

August 18, 2017

FG says released 106 Chibok girls ready to be reintegrated

Nigeria’s Federal Government Friday, announced that the 106 released girls of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, are set to be reintegrated into the society. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Jummai Alhassan, said this while briefing the Press on the update of the released Chibok girls in Abuja. Alhassan said the... Read More

106 released Chibok girls, Chibok girls, ministry of women affairs

August 18, 2017

Court sends 12 ‘Ile-Zik kidnappers’ to prison

A Lagos Magistrate has Friday, ordered the remand of twelve suspected kidnappers, including a woman, arrested by the police in connection with a suspected kidnappers’ den at Ile-Zik bus stop in Ikeja, at Ikoyi Prisons. The order also states that the accused remain in custody pending a legal advice from the state director of public... Read More

Ikoyi Prison, Ile-Zik, kidnappers

August 18, 2017

Royal Family responds to the Barcelona terror attack

The Royal Family has sent their condolences to the victims of the Barcelona attack that has left 14 dead and several others injured. The sequence of events: Van crashes into crowd in Barcelona Melania Trump reacts to Barcelona terror attack Trump, Macron, others condemn terror attack Authorities say 34 nationalities among victims in the attack... Read More

Barcelona terror attack, Prince Phillip, queen elizabeth, Royal family, spain

August 18, 2017

SERAP urges Osinbajo to improve the security system for EFCC officials

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Acting President Professor Yemi Osinbajo to “direct the Inspector General of Police Ibrahim Kpotun Idris to lead the investigation of Wednesday’s attack by gunmen on the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja and threat to the lives of its officials, and bring anyone suspected... Read More

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