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Anti-graft agencies can’t file charges without the AGF – Femi Falana

Legal Practitioner, Femi Falana says unless there is adequate co-operation between the arms of government and the anti-graft agencies, the fight against corruption will not be effective. He said this during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, while addressing the issue between the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the... Read More

AGF, Anti-graft agencies, Attorney General of the Federation, corruption, EFCC

“Only British newspapers can compete with our weekend newspapers” – NIJ Provost

The Provost, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye, has said that Nigerian newspapers are so good, that anyone would always want to read them. He said this in an interview with Punch, noting that apart from the British media, Nigerian Media publish a lot of good and engaging stories. When asked if the... Read More

British media, Gbemiga Ogunleye, Nigerian Media, NIJ

FBI arraigns Nigerian for fraud, identity theft

A Nigerian, Daniel Adekunle Ojo, has been arrested by the FBI in Durham, North Carolina and charged with fraud and identity theft offences. Ojo had allegedly been using a phishing scheme, using an AOL and Gmail accounts that targeted school districts in Connecticut and Minnesota in an effort to get employees’ personal information and file... Read More

Adekunle Ojo, Cyber crime, financial fraud, Identity theft, Tax

Some Nollywood actors are gays, gigolos – Jude Orhorha

Nigerian actor, Jude Orhorha, has claimed that some Nigerian actors sleep around in order to get to the top. In an interview with Punch, he said that during the course of his career, he has been approached by cougars and gays. “I know what some actors and actresses did to gain the fame that they... Read More

Jude Orhorha, Nigerian actors, Nigerian Movie industry

Buhari responsible for rot in the Police – Oba Akiolu

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fix the problem he created in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) when he returns from London. Oba Akiolu blamed Buhari for the rot in the Force, noting that some decisions the President took regarding the NPF when he was Head of State led... Read More

nigerian police, oba of lagos, President Muhammadu Buhari, Rilwanu Akiolu

Northern youth, Igbo leaders set up committee on quit notice

The Coalition of Northern Groups, led by Arewa Youth Consultative Forum and, Igbo leaders in the North met yesterday in Kano and formed a 10-man committee to review plans for the suspension of the quit notice. According to The Nation, convener of the meeting, Ali Tijani, said at the end of the meeting that the... Read More

Arewa Youth, Coalition of Northern Groups, Igbo leaders in the North, Kaduna Declaration, quit notice to Igbos

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Why we are yet to arrest Nnamdi Kanu, Arewa youth – IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris yesterday gave reasons when the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu force is yet to rearrested. Idris, who spoke during a working visit to The Nation’s corporate headquarters in Lagos, also said the Arewa youth are yet to be picked up based on the decision... Read More

crimes, Ibrahim Idris, Kidnapping, militancy, nigerian police

Lagos arraigns, remands hotel owner, workers for allegedly aiding homosexuality

The Lagos State Government Friday, arraigned the owner of Vintage Hotel in Owode Onirin, Ikorodu road, Patrick Okeze before a Yaba Magistrate Court for allegedly aiding same-sex activities in his hotel. Chief Okeze was arraigned alongside two of his workers, Sunday Isang and Bright Oba for allegedly contradicting provisions of Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act... Read More

homosexuality, Lagos State Government, LGBTQ, Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act

2 ICPC board members recently appointed by Osinbajo under investigation

Two board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other offences Commission (ICPC) recently appointed by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo are being investigated for corruption, according to ICIR. The anti-corruption agency says the affected members are Maimuna Aliyu and Sa’ad Alanamu, who are accused of participating in alleged corrupt practices in the region of N1billion. Alanamu... Read More

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, corruption, ICIR, icpc, Maimuna Aliyu, Sa’ad Alanamu

IGP Idris warns officers to stop taking pictures with Nnamdi Kanu

The Nigeria Police Force has warned officers to desist from taking photographs with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, stating that the action will not be taken with levity. The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris expressed disgust over the attitude on Thursday in Lagos where he addressed officers. “We will... Read More

biafra, Ibrahim Idris, loyalty of armed forces, nigerian police, secession

Attack on Kogi Assembly is the height of impunity – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the attack on Kogi State House of Assembly as the “height of intolerance, insensitivity and impunity.” In a statement on Friday, NLC President, Ayuba Wabba urged the Federal Government to investigate the disburse of the Paris Club refund to the state, which led to the crisis. The statement reads, “We... Read More

Attack, impunity, Kogi Assembly, nlc, Paris Club Refund

N30tn leakage: Senate orders police to arrest CEO of Glo, others

The Senate has asked the police to arrest Chief Executives of 30 firms for failing to appear before its committee probing national revenue loss. The companies are alleged to have been involved in the N30 trillion-revenue believed to have been lost by the country in its maritime sector. Chairman of the committee, Sen. Hope Uzodinma,... Read More

Glo, investigation, leakages, N30trn, senate

Minimum wage: Union leaders fighting for selfish interests – Sagay

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PAC),Prof. Itse Sagay, on Friday said the present set of Union leaders are ‘selfish’. Sagay stated this in his paper at the 20th Wole Soyinka Annual Public Lecture in Benin. He said, “For the NLC, the Federal Government should continue to determine for states what minimum wage they... Read More

Itse Sagay, minimum wage, PACAC, selfish interest

Fayose recalls 6 sacked commissioners

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has recalled six out of the remaining 10 sacked commissioners. The governor earlier dissolved the State Executive Council. He later directed six of the commissioners to return to their duty post with immediate effect. Those recalled, then, were Commissioner for Environment, Bisi Kolawole; Mrs Funmi Ogun (works), Ayodele Michael (Commerce... Read More

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We have never even met | Anthony Joshua denies relationship with Khan’s wife

World boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has dismisses allegations that he was having an affair with fellow boxer, Amir Khan‘s wife. Khan in a series of tweets on Friday had claimed he was divorcing his model wife, Faryal for cheating on him. He had described her as a ‘gold digger’, stating that she was in a... Read More

affair, Amur Kahn, Anthony Joshua, Faryal, Relatiinship, wife

Just In: Arewa youth, Ndigbo meet in Kano over quit notice

Northern youths and some members of Ndigbo ate currently meeting in Kano over the October 1 ultimatum given to Igbos in the north to leave the region. According to Vanguard, representatives of Ndigbo in all the northern states including the leaders and members of the Arewa youths are in the meeting. The meeting is coming... Read More

Arewa Youth, igbo, kano, Meeting, Ndigbo, quit notice

Buhari receives Archbishop of Canterbury in London

The Presidency has said Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in London on Friday. According to the statement on Twitter, Welby stated that he was delighted to see the President recovering rapidly. The statement added that Buhari thanked the Archbishop for his continued support. Archbishop of Canterbury, @JustinWelby today... Read More

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Presidential assent on constitution review unnecessary – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Presidential assent required for the approval of the amendment of the constitution was unnecessary. He told newsmen on in Abuja that this informed the decision of the 8th Assembly to approve the removal of presidential assent to an amended constitution. He said the final decision of federal and... Read More

assent, Bukola Saraki, cinstitution, presidential, review, senate

Anthony Joshua is having an affair with my wife – Boxer, Amir Khan

Boxing champion, Amir Khan has accused World heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua of cheating with his wife, Faryal Makhdoom. The British boxer on Friday announced his separation from his model wife, claiming she had an affair with Anthony Joshua. But the 26-year-old model who got married to Khan in 2013, hit back on social media, claiming... Read More

affair, Amir Khan, Anthony Joshua, bixer, divorce, Faryal Makhdoom

N’Assembly waiting for executive to review minimum wage – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the National Assembly was in support of a new Minimum Wage Bill. Saraki, who said this to newsmen in Abuja, said that the senate was aware of the need to review the current minimum wage. He said the National Assembly is waiting for the executive to make a move... Read More

56000, Bukola Saraki, Executive, minimum wage, national assembly, review

We won’t pay Neymar’s $30.8m bonus – Barcelona

Spanish club, Barcelona has said it won’t pay Neymar’s 26 million euro ($30.8 million) contract renewal bonus after his decision to leave the club. A club spokesman, Josep Vives on Friday admitted Barca had been left irritated by the Brazilian’s decision to leave despite signing a new five-year deal last year. “Any separation causes annoyance,... Read More

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Dogs prevent suicide bombers from attacking Borno hospital

A suicide bomb attack on a leprosy home in Borno was unsuccessful, the police has confirmed. Borno State Police Command in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Victor Isuku said the attack on the centre in Maiduguri was foiled by dogs. The statement read, “Today 4/8/2017 at about 0515hrs, two suicide bombers, male and... Read More

Attack, Borno, dogs, hospital, police, suicide bombers

Kcee to use proceeds from new album for election campaign

Singer Kcee has announced that he would use the proceeds from his forthcoming album ‘Attention to detail’ to fund his campaign for the Anambra governorship poll. The singer had on Thursday revealed his interest in running for the seat of governor of his State. In an Instagram post on Friday, Kcee said his decision was... Read More

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Fake news now influences outcome of elections – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said with advances in technology, Nigeria has to adjust its realities. Osinbajo said this at the course 25 graduation ceremony of the National Defence College in Abuja on Friday. He said with the internet, fake news now influences election outcomes and terrorists are able to release propaganda videos. “We have... Read More

elections, fake news, outcome, terrorists, warfare, Yemi Osinbajo

Group tells Saraki to return all monies collected as pension

Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), a socio-political group, has called on Senate President Bukola Saraki to return all monies he had collected as pension from the state government. National Coordinator of the group, Salmeon Jawondo, made the call in Ilorin on Thursday while briefing the media on “the state of the State,’’ NAN reports. “We watched... Read More

Bukola Saraki, former Governor, kwara, Kwara Mass Movement (KMM), Pension

Mini refineries will be legalised, supplied with crude oil – FG

Nigeria will reportedly legalise currently outlawed mini refineries in the Niger Delta oil hub by the end of 2017, and supply them with crude at a reasonable price. The presidency said this on Thursday, fulfilling demands from Niger Delta leaders. “The Federal Government has started the process of replacing illegal refineries in the region with... Read More

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#NotTooYoungToRun: Bill can endanger democracy – Sokoto NUJ

Chairman, Sokoto chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Malam Isah Abubakar-Shuni Friday, urged the National Assembly to have a re-think over the passage of the #NotTooYoung toRun Bill. Abubakar-Shuni explained that maturity and experience were necessary for leadership and allowing young people to occupy strategic positions might endanger democracy in the country, NAN... Read More

national assembly, Not Too Young To Run Bill, Sokoto NUJ

Edwin Clark withdraws ultimatum given to FG

The Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has withdrawn the ultimatum given to the federal government to meet the demands it’s 16-point demand presented in November 2016. Co-convener of the group, Edwin Clark had on Monday accused the current administration of not being sincere in its negotiation with the stakeholders of the region. He then gave a November 1... Read More

Edwin Clark, Laolu Akande, Niger Delta, PANDEF

There will be consequences if EFCC fails to act on AGF’s letter – Buhari’s aide

The Special Assistant to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla has advised the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), IbrahIim Magu to act on the letter written to him by Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. A letter dated August 1, had ordered Magu to forward... Read More

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If Buhari is sick, all Nigerians are sick too – Ortom

The governor of Benue, Samuel Ortom says President Muhammadu Buhari’s sickness is an indication that all Nigerians are sick. He said this on Thursday while speaking to state house correspondents on the outcome of the recent visit of some governors to Buhari in the UK, TheCable reports. While stating that the president was mentally alert... Read More

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