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February 21, 2017

PDP: My worst political decision was supporting Sheriff as Chairman – Wike

by Azeez Adeniyi Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said supporting Ali Modu Sheriff to emerge National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party was the most regrettable decision he has made as a politician. He said this in an interview with Sunday Politics on Channels TV while speaking on the recent affirmation of Sheriff as... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff, Ayodele Fayose, national chairman, Nyesom Wike, PDP

February 21, 2017

Xenophobia: South Africans issue fresh threats to Nigerians

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian community in South Africa on Monday said some of its members have been receiving fresh threats from the locals in the country. South Africans had attacked Nigerians and other foreign nationals twice in the last one week. Ikechukwu Anyene, president, Nigeria Union, South Africa, told NAN on Monday that some... Read More

Attack, nigerians, ransom, south africa, Xenophobia

February 21, 2017

‘Gunmen abduct army lieutenant in Lagos’

by Azeez Adeniyi A lieutenant of the Nigerian Army has been kidnapped by suspected militants at Abule Ado area of FESTAC, Tribune reports. The lieutenant who has been simply identified as Lieutenant Diya was yet to be released on Monday night. It was gathered that the lieutenant led a team of soldiers to patrol the... Read More

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February 21, 2017

FG summons South African envoy over renewed xenophobic attacks

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government on Monday summoned the South African High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Lulu Mnguni over the recent attacks on Nigerians ad Nigerian-owned businesses. In a statement on Monday, the ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerians and other Africans have been targets in renewed xenophobic attacks. The statement read, “The Nigerian... Read More

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February 21, 2017

Probe CBN, NNPC officials for money laundering, Senate tells EFCC

by Azeez Adeniyi The Senate on Monday urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to probe Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) officials over alleged laundering of foreign exchange. Members of the Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes said this when the Acting Chairman, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu appeared before... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Closure of PDP meeting venue bad news for democracy – Ekweremadu

by Azeez Adeniyi Deputy President of the Senate, Mr Ike Ekweremadu, has said the barricading of the PDP meeting venue was “bad news for democracy”. In a statement by his Media Adviser, Uche Anichukwu, Ekweremadu said he was particularly impressed with the commitment of members and organs of the party to the Makarfi committee’s leadership... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Why we barricaded PDP meeting venue – Police

The Police on Monday said it barricaded the venue of the PDP caretaker committee meeting at the International Conference Centre Abuja to “forestall breach of peace.” The Police spokesperson in Abuja, Manzah Anjuguri while speaking with newsmen said the action was taken to secure lives and properties. Recall that the police had denied leaders... Read More

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February 20, 2017

PDP has no faction – Jonathan

by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not factionalised. Jonathan said this on Monday after a closed door meeting with Chairman of the PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff. “We are solving our problems. There are bound to be differences in politics. It is the way we resolve these... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, caretaker committee, faction, PDP

February 20, 2017

We reject Sheriff’s peace offer, he is a traitor – Makarfi’s PDP

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the peace move by Ali Modu Sheriff as a “Greek gift”. After winning in court, Sheriff had urged all members and stakeholders of the party to join him to rebuild the party. But in a communiqué after the stakeholders meeting... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, PDP, peace offer, Stakeholders meeting

February 20, 2017

Mo Abudu, Somkele Idhalama, Betty Irabor and more attend Wedding Party record breaking celebration event

Cast, crew and lovers of romantic comedy, Wedding Party were hosted to a wedding-themed costume party on Sunday night at the Sky Lounge, Lagos. Directed by Kemi Adetiba, Wedding Party hit Nigerian cinemas in December and has broken all cinema records in the country to emerge the highest grossing Nigerian movie of all time raking... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Patience Jonathan files new lawsuit against EFCC

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan has filed another lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the invasion of her property in Port Harcourt. Mrs. Jonathan’s counsel, Granville Abibo disclosed this on Monday while speaking with newsmen outside the court room. He said they were in court to stop the EFCC from intimidating Mrs. Jonathan.... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo to feature in TV drama alongside Angelina Jolie

Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to feature in a TV drama alongside Angelina Jolie. Ronaldo is expected to appear in a TV drama series about Syrian refugees, “Hayat Koprusu”. Director of the series, Eyup Dirlik said Ronaldo will make a cameo appearance. He further added that feature actors and actresses from all over the world.... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Makarfi, Fayose, others hold PDP stakeholders meeting in Abuja (PHOTOS)

The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday held its stakeholders meeting at the Ekiti State Governor’s lodge in Abuja. The Police had earlier barricaded the entrance to the international conference centre where the National Caretaker committee of the party was supposed to meet. See photos below:

Abuja, Ahmed Makarfi, Ayodele Fayose, PDP, Stakeholders meeting

February 20, 2017

Stakeholders endorse TSA at anniversary retreat

Stakeholders drawn from all spheres of the Nigerian economy have pledged their support for the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy which has since its September 15, 2015 implementation returned over N5.2 trillion to the national Treasury. At the conclusion of a recent 2-day retreat in Abuja tagged ‘One Year Anniversary of TSA: Benefits,... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Just In: Central bank introduces new foreign exchange policy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a new foreign exchange policy. In a statement on Monday, the CBN it would henceforth provide direct additional funding to banks. The apex bank said this will ease the difficulties encountered by Nigerians in obtaining funds for foreign exchange transactions. It said the needs of Nigerians for personal and business... Read More

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February 20, 2017

DPR intercepts vessel loaded with contaminated fuel in Lagos

The Department of Petroleum Resources has said it seized a vessel, MT JAZI, loaded with 1. 5 million litres of contaminated petroleum product in Lagos. A Director in DPR, Mordecai Ladan disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Monday. Ladan who was represented by Wole Akinmosoye, Lagos Zonal Controller, DPR said the vessel was intercepted... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Xenophobia: FG asks AU, South African govt to protect Nigerians

The Federal Government on Monday called on the African Union and the South African government to protect Nigerian citizens in South Africa. Senior Special Assistant on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora to President Muhammadu Buhari, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, after reports of attacks on Nigerians and Nigerian-owned businesses in Pretoria. Leader of the Nigerian Community in South Africa,... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Reps probe N450bn amnesty contracts under Jonathan’s administration

The House of Representatives has queried N450bn contracts awarded under the Presidential Amnesty Programme between 2010 and 2015. The contracts were awarded to execute projects on the rehabilitation of ex-Niger Delta militants. Chairman of the committee, Oluwole Oke said there were breaches by officials of the Presidential Amnesty Office. Oke said over 300 firms that handled the controversial contracts were... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Court strikes out suit challenging Magu’s re-nomination as EFCC chairman

A Federal High Court on Monday in Lagos struck out a suit challenging the position of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the EFFC. A rights activist, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, had filed the suit, seeking an order to restrain Magu from holding the office in acting capacity. Adegboruwa is also asking the senate not to entertain... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Detention of Nnamdi Kanu cannot stop the agitation for Biafra – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has said the continued detention of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu will not stop its agitation. Leader of MASSOB, Uchenna Madu said this in a statement on Sunday in Abakaliki. Madu said Buhari’s administration was imposing “imposing Islamic Hausa Fulani agenda on the rest of... Read More

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February 20, 2017

PDP calls for impeachment of Obiano over constitutional breaches

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has petitioned the State House of Aseembly, asking it to impeach Governor Willie Obiano. State chairman of PDP, Prince Ken Emeakayi disclosed this to newsmen in Awka, Anambra state on Monday. Emekayi said Obiano recently traveled abroad and spent 30 days without informing the House of Assembly.... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Dollar will hit N650 before stabilising – T.B Joshua

Pastor of The Synagogue Church, Prophet T.B Joshua on Sunday said Nigerians should pray for President Muhammadu Buhari, especially on his health. Speaking during his sermon, Joshua said those wishing Buhari dead may end up dead themselves. “Your president has good intentions. Good intentions cannot be carried out alone without good followers,” he said. “The... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Just In: 21 persons killed in fresh Southern Kaduna attacks

by Dolapo Adelana Twenty one persons have been reportedly killed by unknown gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the early hours of Monday morning, Leadership reports. The Chairman of Kaura local government area of Kaduna State, Mr. Alex Iya, who confirmed the killing said 14 persons died in attacks on two communities of Mifi and Ashim. Another attack occurred Sunday night... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Sheriff, APC lock up stakeholders meeting venue – Makarfi-faction

by Dolapo Adelana The Ahmed Makarfi faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Ali Modu Sheriff faction of colluding with the All Progressives Congress (APC) of barricading the venue of its stakeholders meeting. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday. “Senator Ali Modu Sheriff in collaboration with the All Progressive... Read More

Ahmed Makarfi, Ali Modu Sheriff, APC, PDP, Stakeholders meeting

February 20, 2017

UNIABUJA students block Abuja expressway over colleague’s death

by Dolapo Adelana Students of the University of Abuja on Monday morning blocked the Abuja – Gwagwalada highway, the main expressway into Nigeria’s capital city. The students are protesting the alleged killing of their colleague by a wreckless driver. According to them the driver ran over the student and injured four students. The protesters blocked... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Buhari: Security operatives threaten to arrest journalist at Abuja House

by Dolapo Adelana A correspondent of The Guardian was threatened with an arrest when he visited the Abuja House in London where President Muhammadu Buhari is vacationing, the newspaper said. According to the newspaper, the correspondent was there on Sunday to interview the President but the security officer said he (President) was not there. The... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Kano to outlaw forced marriages – Emir Sanusi

by Dolapo Adelana Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, has said a family law will soon be put in place to outlaw forced marriages in the state. According to The Cable, the Emir said this on Sunday while speaking at the 50th anniversary of the demise of Isa Wali, a former Nigerian ambassador... Read More

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February 20, 2017

RCCG’s total income was less than my salary – Adeboye

by Dolapo Adelana The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Worldwide, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has said that on assumption of office as the head of the ministry his salary as a lecturer was more than that of the entire church. According to The Vanguard, Adeboye said this while ministering during a... Read More

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February 20, 2017

FG owes 105,920 retirees N705bn – PENCOM

by Dolapo Adelana The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says the Federal Government owes 105,920 retirees about N705 billion. This is contained in a memorandum submitted by the Director-General, National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Appropriations. According to the organisation, the Federal Government owes its 2016 retirees N73.1 billion... Read More

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February 20, 2017

Denrele joins Pearl Thusi on season 2 of Lip Sync Battle Africa

MTV Base (DStv channel 322) has revealed that the ultimate lip synching showdown is back – yes, Lip Sync Battle Africa, the pop culture phenomenon that’s swept the continent, returns to our TV screens from 6 April 2017!. At the helm for the second season is uber-babe, actress, presenter and model Pearl Thusi while flamboyant... Read More

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