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Oludolapo Adelana July 19, 2016

PDP sets up ‘zoning committee’

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee to zone national offices within the party. Senator Abdul Ningi, a member of the National Caretaker Committee announced that the…

Oludolapo Adelana July 19, 2016

PDP apologises for creating a toxic political atmosphere

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday apologised for the role it has played in creating a toxic political atmosphere in the country. The nation's number one opposition party made this…

Ada Igboanugo July 19, 2016

Morning Devotion: The President enlists the legal system in fighting corruption, rising inflation, Melaye vs Tinubu continues

This morning Joachim MacEbong talks about the President enlisting the legal system in fighting corruption, rising inflation, and Melaye vs Tinubu brouhaha. Take a listen.

Azeez July 19, 2016

No more ‘soft landing’ for corrupt individuals – CJN

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mahmud Mohammed has said that cases of corruption against high-profile individuals would no longer be dismissed without trial. Justice Mahmud said this at the opening…

Azeez July 19, 2016

Remi Tinubu planning a N75 million protest against Melaye?

Senator Dino Melaye has alleged that Senator Remi Tinubu has donated N75 million to sponsor a protest against him. He made the allegation via a post on his Facebook wall…

Azeez July 19, 2016

South Africa set to return seized $15m arms money

The South African government has said it will reach an agreement with Nigeria to ensure that Federal Government’s funds for arms are not seized in future. The South African Secretary…

Azeez July 19, 2016

EFCC uncovers fresh details in probe of Fayose

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission says it has uncovered fresh details in the alleged corruption case against Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State and his associate, Abiodun Agbele. Agbele,…

Azeez July 19, 2016

Lawmakers hold closed-door meeting with security chiefs over insecurity

Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Army, on Monday, had a closed-door meeting with security chiefs in the country. The meeting which was held to discus the rising…

Nigerian militants

Azeez July 19, 2016

‘Buhari’s government is disorganised… his body language is misinterpreted’

The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has expressed concern over how the Federal Government has not shown seriousness in negotiating with the Niger Delta Avengers and other stakeholders. The President, IYC,…

Mazi Emeka July 18, 2016

The Thread: @AishaYesufu tried to educate her daughter on the economy, and got this epic response from @JajaPhD

In a post for World Mom’s Blog, BBOG campaigner Aisha Yesufu said she was asked by her daughter why the economy is bad, and whether President Buhari is responsible. Yesufu…

Isime Esene July 18, 2016

“Oluremi Tinubu should stop provoking people…” and more on The Slab with Isime‎ [LISTEN]

It’s another edition of The Slab with Isime. We have the usual suspects, Emeka Okonkwo, Adebayo Emuleomo, Chukwukere Okpani, Oreoluwa Peters and Tami Oshodi. Today, it's all about the altercation between Senators Oluremi Tinubu and…

Ada Igboanugo July 18, 2016

Morning Devotion: Turkey, Nigeria, and preserving democracy

Joachim MacEbong talks about Turkey, Nigeria, and preserving democracy. Take a listen.

Azeez July 18, 2016

9 million people affected by Boko Haram insurgency

According to the United States government, nine million people are directly affected by the ongoing Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East. This was revealed by the U.S. Office of Assistance…

Azeez July 18, 2016

EFCC grills pilot who flew Fayose’s alleged N1.2bn cash

Captain Ahmed Borodo, the pilot whose plane was allegedly chartered by a former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, to transport N1.219bn to Governor Ayodele Fayose has been…

Mazi Emeka July 18, 2016

‘You took 24 police vehicles’ | ‘Do I want to open a car shop?’ -Between new IGP and predecessor

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday, said that his predecessor, Solomon Arase, took away 24 police vehicles during his retirement while the recently retired seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police…

Mazi Emeka July 18, 2016

‘Niger Delta should own 65% of oil wells’ – Lawmakers

South-South and South-East lawmakers, over the weekend, called on the Federal Government to reconsider the ownership structure of oil wells in Nigeria so as to allow the Niger Delta region…

Azeez July 18, 2016

FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC

Following the discovery of ‘ghost’ workers in government MDAs, the list of those suspected to be involved has been sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for investigation and…

Mazi Emeka July 18, 2016

2 judges sanctioned following petition against them

A statement by the Acting Director of Information to National Judicial Council (NJC), Soji Oye, on Sunday, disclosed that the NJC had recommended the compulsory retirement of two high court…

Azeez July 17, 2016

SERAP sues FG for not releasing looters names

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government and the Minister of Information, Lai Muhammed for, “failure to release the names of suspected looters and the circumstances…

Azeez July 17, 2016

There is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria – CAN

The General-Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Rev. Musa Asake has said there is a plan to wipe out Christians in Nigeria. The Cleric made this statement on Sunday…

Azeez July 17, 2016

Arms scandal: Indicted officers may be dismissed

Fresh reports reveal that military officers mentioned in the arms scam report released by the Federal Government may be dismissed from service. According to The Punch, a third arms scam report…

Oreoluwa Peters July 17, 2016

From Nigeria to Turkey, here are the top 10 photos of the past week

From Theresa May's lovely curtsy for the Queen of England to the terrifying truck attack in Nice, France, here are the top 10 photos from around the world this past week:…

Niger Delta militants

Mazi Emeka July 17, 2016

‘All we see in FG is double standard, lip service’ – Militants

Militant group, the Ultimate Warriors of Niger Delta, on Saturday, lambasted the federal government for its double standard on the issue of dialogue. According to a statement issued by the…

Mazi Emeka July 17, 2016

N1.219bn: EFCC seizes Fayose’s properties

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have seized some Lagos and Abuja properties belonging to Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose. According to the Punch, the properties were seized as…

Mazi Emeka July 17, 2016

The Thread: Asiwaju vs Dino in the Wild Wild West

Following Dino Melaye’s ‘demystification’ of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, by showing up on Bourdillon, walking up and down and posting picture of himself…

Oludolapo Adelana July 16, 2016

Dino Melaye takes the battle to Tinubu… in Bourdillon

The Senator representing Kogi West senatorial district, Dino Melaye has taken the 'battle of words' to the doorsteps of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola…

Mazi Emeka July 16, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

These are the top ten news headlines for the week. 1. Threats to impeach President Buhari According to reports, some Senators called for the impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari at…

Oludolapo Adelana July 16, 2016

PDP launches Twitter accounts in 3 Nigerian languages… and pidgin English

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria's main opposition party, in its bid to rebrand its social media activities, has opened Twitter accounts in various Nigerian languages. The party also said…

Adebayo Emuleomo July 16, 2016

THE THREAD: Femi Gbajabiamila proposed this law, Twitter came for him after

On Friday, Femi Gbajabiamila tweeted that he proposed a law to restrict the employment of foreigners in Nigeria, where a Nigerian was qualified. However, it would seem that the…

Doyin Okupe

Azeez July 16, 2016

‘Heart condition’ saves Doyin Okupe from EFCC detention

The former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe has been under intense questioning for the past week, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly receiving…