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We didn’t doctor arms scandal report – FG

The Federal Government has said there is no truth in the insinuation that the report of the Presidential Committee on the Audit of Defence Equipment Procurement in the Armed Forces (2007-2015) was doctored. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, said what has been released so... Read More

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EFCC arraigns man who ‘received N2.4 billion’ from Dasuki

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, July 15 charged the Managing Director, Almond Properties Ltd., Olugbenga Obadina for money laundering. Obadina was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja on an eight-count charge. According to the EFCC, Obadina received N2.4 billion from the former National Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki for electricity... Read More

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Court dismisses Omisore’s bail application

An FCT High Court this morning dismissed a bail application by Senator Iyiola Omisore for lack of competence. Omisore is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the sum of N1.3billion he allegedly got from the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki. Investigations done by the EFCC showed... Read More

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Thugs kill pregnant woman over N400,000

A textile trader in Gbagi Market, Ibadan, Oyo State has been arrested by the Police for allegedly sending thugs to beat up a fellow trader who was 3 months pregnant over the interest on a N2 million loan. The victim, Kudirat Oduola had reportedly gone to the suspect, Oriekun to assist her with money to... Read More

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27 states to be probed over spending of bailout funds

The House of Representatives, on Thursday July 14, commenced probe of 27 state governments over the application of N689.5bn bailout funds granted them. The decision was taken at the plenary session presided over by Speaker, Yakubu Dogara after Hon. Sunday Karimi, sponsored the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance. Karimi, in the motion,... Read More

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Army lays ambush for Boko Haram terrorists, recover gun truck (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian Army, acting on a reliable tip-off on the movement of suspected Boko Haram terrorists, laid an ambush on Thursday morning. Troops of 118 Task Force Battalion, 7 Brigade, laid the ambush about 3 kilometres away from Goneri town, South West of Kukawa Local Government Area, where they engaged the unsuspecting terrorists in 2... Read More

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Bullion van driver reveals how he transported N1.2bn to Fayose

The noose seems to be tightening around Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state as a bullion van driver, Olaoluwa Omotoso, has reportedly confessed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission that he drove N1.219 billion to the governor during the build-up to the 2014 election in the state. The said money is believed to have... Read More

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Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex

As hilarious as an altercation between two people because of one party’s refusal to wear a condom for sex might appear, it has landed Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu in prison as a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court sitting in Lagos Island ordered their remand for alleged public disturbance. The duo were arraigned on Wednesday on four... Read More

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DSS arrests Obanikoro’s wife

The Department of State Service (DSS), on Thursday, arrested the wife of former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Vanguard reports. According to the report, Obanikoro’s wife had sneaked into the country to clear some evidence that linked her husband and two sons to the N4.7 billion that was allegedly collected and laundered through... Read More

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‘There is only one way for corrupt people- it ends in prison’ | Soyinka

World renowned author and Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, on Thursday, said that the Federal Government should jail anyone who is found guilt of corruption. Soyinka stated this at an event while in Abeokuta to mark his 82nd birthday which was celebrated on Wednesday. Answering questions at the 7th edition of the Wole Soyinka International Cultural Exchange programme... Read More

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Police arrest mother of 2 who recruits schoolgirls as sex workers

A 32-year-old woman, Chinonso Okonkwo was on Wednesday, arrested by the police in the Ikate, Surulere of Lagos state for allegedly recruiting students of some secondary schools as sex workers following a tip-off. The police had gotten information that schoolgirls were taken to the Sunderland Hotel – for sex during school hours. According to the... Read More

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60 persons killed in Nice, France, after truck drove through a crowd

About 60 persons have died in Nice, France, on Thursday, after a truck drove into a crowd, leaving several persons injured and killed after a Bastille Day fireworks display. According to locals, the driver of the truck was shot dead after he drove into the crowd of people on the palm-lined Promenade des Anglais. No... Read More

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are top five stories you should be monitoring today 1. Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others to face probe Several serving and former military and public officials will face a probe for their roles in the Arms deal scandal. 2. 60 persons killed in Nice, France At least 60 persons have reportedly died in Nice, France,... Read More

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New police boss begins probe on predecessor

Acting Inspector General of Police (Ag.IGP) Ibrahim Idris has initiated a probe of his predecessor, Solomon Arase, barely a month after assuming office. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Don Awunah, the acting Inspector General has appointed two audit firms to look into police investments and related subsidiaries. The firms... Read More

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This is how ‘Dasuki transferred millions to Omisore’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed why, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Iyiola Omisore is still in its custody. In a counter-affidavit it filed before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory opposing Omisore’s bail application, the anti-graft agency said his innocence has not be proven. EFCC stated that the... Read More

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‘Pure, unadulterated evil’ | The world unites to condemn Bastille Day attack with #PrayForNice

At least 80 people were killed in southern France on Thursday night after a truck reportedly drove into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day – a French national holiday. Millions of people around the world have taken to their Twitter accounts to condemn what seemed like a terrorist attack with the #PrayForNice. Here is... Read More

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Arms scandal: Ihejirika, Minimah, 52 others to face probe

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved recommendations made by the Committee saddled with the responsibility of investigating the Defence Equipment Procurement from 2007 to 2015, for further investigation of those involved, after the committee found a number of irregularities in the contract awards. Buhari’s approval follows the Thursday release of the Third Interim Report of the... Read More

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FIRS goes after tax evaders

The Federal Inland Revenue Service has revealed that it would be focusing on recovering taxes owed by airlines, banks and communication companies this quarter of the year. This was disclosed by the service’s Executive Chairman, Tunde Fowler, Thursday, July 14 in an interview with NAN at the National Revenue Retreat, organized by the Federal Ministry... Read More

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This is when PDP national convention will hold

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has fixed August 17 as the date for its national convention in the city of Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party’s expanded caucus held at the Yar’Adua Center in Abuja. The Ahmed Makarfi-led National Caretaker Committee of the Party alongside... Read More

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‘If Tinubu hadn’t called me a dog, I wouldn’t have responded’ – Melaye

Following allegations that Senator Dino Melaye had threatened to beat up and impregnate Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of the national leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Tinubu, Melaye has come out to clear the air on what actually happened. Speaking at a press conference, Melaye, who represent Kogi west senatorial district, first attack... Read More

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FG begins audit of revenue generating agencies

Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has disclosed that the Federal Government has commenced the review of the cost profile of all its revenue generating agencies. She made this known on Thursday at a two-day National Revenue Retreat which was organized by the Ministry of Finance in Kano. According to Adeosun, the measure will ensure that... Read More

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NLNG gets new CEO as Omotowa resigns

The Board of Directors of the Nigeria LNG Limited has approved the appointment of Tony Attah as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company. The position was held by Babs Omotowa for nearly five years before it was announced by the company in a statement released on Thursday that he would be... Read More

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DSS agent shoots unarmed woman in presence of her children

On Wednesday, in the Jere area of Kaduna, a woman was shot dead by an operative of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the presence of her children. The woman was allegedly hit in error as the agent intended to shoot at another target whom was escaping. The agent missed his shot which hit... Read More

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Just In: Sex scandal hearing postponed, US ambassador shuns House of Reps

The House of Representatives has postponed the hearing of three of its members accused of sexual misconduct, primarily due to the absence of the Foreign Affairs Minister, Godfrey Onyeama. Three members of the house were accused of soliciting for sex from prostitutes when some members attended a training in the United States of America. Similarly,... Read More

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Just In: Buhari asks Senate to confirm Magu as EFCC chairman

The presidency has sent a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Ibrahim Magu as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The letter requesting Magu’s confirmation was read by Senate President, Bukola Saraki at plenary today, July 14, 2016. More to follow…

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Benue killings: ‘This war is senseless and needless’ – David Mark

Following the recent killings of scores of people in two local government areas in Benue state by suspected herdsmen, the former Senate President, David Mark has urged the federal government to find a solution to the bloodbath. Senator Mark said the invasion by suspected armed herdsmen has led to destruction of lives and properties worth... Read More

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Militants shoot sporadically to ‘send message’ to Delta governor (WATCH)

Niger Delta militants on Wednesday, showcased their firepower in a series of sporadic shootings into the air. The display of weapons was to send a message to the governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, Vanguard reports. The militants, who were in the company of some Nigerian military personnel at an event, shot repeatedly into the air to convey their... Read More

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‘Nigeria spends $11bn on food importation annually’

The Lagos State Government says Nigeria spends $11bn (N3.1tn) annually to import wheat, rice, sugar and fish. This was stated by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Olayiwole Onasanya on Wednesday at a capacity building workshop for heads of agriculture department in the 57 local government and local council development areas of the state... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Court stops increase in electricity tariff | AGF, Senators square off over forgery case | UK’s new Prime Minister is Theresa May | More

From the papers today- a tracklist The era of free money is over, President Buhari says there is no money to throw around anymore YNaija Senators from Lagos state want to square with Dino Melaye, they won’t be cowed YNaija PDP key members to meet for peace talks but Sheriff will not be there YNaija... Read More

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Nigerian Army finally advances deep into Sambisa forest (PHOTOS)

Troops of the Nigerian Army have advanced deep into Sambisa Forest in Borno state in a bid to totally clear out the remnants of the terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Sambisa Forest is believed to be the location where the kidnapped Chibok girls are being held by the terrorists. The advancement of the troops deep into... Read More

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