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July 18, 2016

Is Oluremi Tinubu now seeking police protection from Dino Melaye?

Following the brawl between Senator Dino Melaye and Senator Oluremi Tinubu last week at the senate plenary, the latter is seeking police protection against Melaye. Both lawmakers reportedly had a spat at senate plenary after a disagreement. During the altercation, Melaye was reported to have threatened the wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader,... Read More
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July 18, 2016

‘There must be a disconnect somewhere’ | Arase denies taking away 24 cars

Former police boss, Solomon Arase has officially refuted claims by his successor, Ibrahim Idris that he went away with 24 cars. Arase, who is in London for his son’s graduation, said in a statement on Monday that every information needed by his successor on vehicles bought by the police were in his handover notes. He... Read More
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July 18, 2016

What Nigeria loses annually to students’ migration abroad

The President of Nigeria Inshore Offshore Oil and Gas Professionals , Dr. Christopher Imumolen, has said Nigeria loses over $91 billion annually to student migration to Ghana, United Stated and Canada. He stated this after a brief meeting with the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu in Abuja on the plan of the organization to... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Nigerian Army gives N3,000 each to freed Boko Haram insurgents

The Nigerian Army on Monday, said it has released a total of 249 suspected Boko Haram terrorists and accomplices, arrested by troops in several mop up operations. The Army said the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai gave the order after they were cleared by the Joint Interrogation team in Maiduguri. A statement... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Gigs ‘The Rental Company’ presents a special events master class in Lagos

Gigs “The Rental Company” invites event managers and planners to an Event Master Class. This special edition, featuring Kemi Adeleke (MD KFA Events) and Ayiri Oladunmoye (MD Oaken Events) is set to take Place on Tuesday the 19th of July 2016 at Otres Restaurant Block A9 Plot 7, Wole Olateju Street Lekki Phase 1 at... Read More
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July 18, 2016

We can’t negotiate with a ‘common sports minister’ – Avengers

Niger Delta Avengers, on Monday, said that it will not take part in any dialogue that the international community is not a witness to. This was contained in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the militant group, Brig. Gen Mudoch Agbinibo. The statement noted that the Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, was scammed by... Read More
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July 18, 2016

#TechPlus2016: Lagos hosts Africa’s biggest Tech Event

Tech experts, enthusiasts, innovators, policymakers and a vast spectrum of tech-savvy brands and individuals will from 22nd – 23rd July, 2016 be hosted at the biggest tech gathering in Nigeria, #TechPlus2016, billed to hold at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos – Nigeria. With the theme ‘A Connected World’, #TechPlus2016 will converge over 10,000 participants,... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Court grants Ohakim 2 weeks medical check-up abroad

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday granted the former Governor of Imo, Ikedi Ohakim permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. Ohakim is being tried on a three-count charge for money laundering and corruption which was filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on July 8, 2015. Vacation Judge, Justice Nnamdi... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Soldiers intercept suicide bomber in Borno, detonate explosive

The Nigeria Army said it has intercepted and disarmed a suspected suicide bomber with an explosive device concealed in an electronic stabilizer compartment in Borno State. According to a statement released by Army spokesman, Sani Usman, the suspect who gave his name as Yusuf Tasiu, was intercepted by “troops of 10 Battalion, 7 Division Garrison... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Judiciary should stop delaying corruption cases – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday called on the judiciary to stop “delay tactics used by defense lawyers or even the prosecution in taking cases to their conclusion”. Buhari made the remark while delivering a speech at the “International Workshop on the role of the judiciary in the fight against corruption” organised by the Presidential Advisory... Read More
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July 18, 2016

‘Why always Remi Tinubu?’ | Dino Melaye lists her ‘many sins’

Following incessant calls for him to apologise to Senator Oluremi Tinubu for allegedly threatening her with violence and sexual assault, Senator Dino Melaye, on Monday, took to his Facebook page to list the many sins of Tinubu. According to Melaye, who represents the Kogi West Senatorial district and is the chairman of Senate Committee on... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Just In: Women group protest against Melaye in Lagos (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Members of Women Concern Group (WCG) are protesting against the impending harassment of Remi Tinubu by Dino Melaye in Lagos. The group is protesting against the use of unpalatable words by Dino Melaye against Tinubu during a senate plenary session last week. Melaye was alleged to have threatened to beat and impregnate Tinubu. The drama... Read More
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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 said Buhari was not responsible, and likened Nigeria’s situation to that of a family who did not save when times were good. The response she... Read More
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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 for Africa Bureau of Population Director, Margaret McKelvey. McKelvey added that at least two million of those affected by the terrorist group’s activities are in... Read More
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July 18, 2016

EFCC probes 25 persons over $219k cash withdrawal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is investigating the Director General and 24 other officials of a Federal Government parastatal under the Foreign Affairs Ministry. The DG and members of staff have been questioned over the withdrawal of $219,000 (about N66 million) from the account of the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund, NTCF. The money... Read More
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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 quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The N1.219bn is alleged to be part of the N4.7bn transferred from the account of the Office... Read More
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July 18, 2016

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. New IGP accuse predecessor The new Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has accused his predecessor, Solomon Arase, of going away with 24 vehicles. 2. FG sends names of suspected ghost workers to EFCC The Federal Government has forwarded the names of suspected ghost workers to... Read More
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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 also went away with seven cars each. Speaking with journalist in Abuja, Idris said that he has written to his predecessor and the retired DIG... Read More
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July 18, 2016

Arase took 24 police vehicles along with him – Acting Police boss

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has revealed that his predecessor, Solomon Arase,  went away with 24 police vehicles while the seven Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, who retired alongside him, also carted away between seven and eight cars each. The IGP said this during an interview with journalists on Sunday in Abuja. He explained... Read More
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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 to own 65 percent of oil wells. Rising from the first joint session of the Houses of Assembly from the South-South and South-East in Owerri,... Read More
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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 prosecution. This was made known by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Festus Akanbi on Sunday. Although, some of those indicted in the... Read More
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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 judges. The judges – Justice Mohammed Yunusa of the Enugu Division of the Federal High Court and Justice Olamide Oloyede of the Osun State High Court –... Read More
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July 18, 2016

‘House of Reps not planning to impeach Buhari’ – Chief Whip

The Chief Whip, House of Representatives, Alhaji Alhassan Doguwa, said, on Sunday, in Bauchi that the House has no evidence against President Muhammadu Buhari that could lead to his impeachment. Alhassan Doguwa, representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Constituency in Kano State, said this while addressing newsmen. He said no such issue was contemplated in the House of... Read More
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July 17, 2016

‘Buhari should also probe corrupt elements in his govt.’ – Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to balance the fight against corruption and stop shielding members of his government from probe. The statement was made in relation to the ongoing arms scam probe. The governor in a statement on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere... Read More
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July 17, 2016

Dasuki slams N15bn suit against FG over unlawful detention

Detained former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (rtd) has dragged the federal government before an Abuja high court to formally challenge his incarceration in the custody of the Department of the State Service (DSS) since December last year without trial. Dasuki in the fresh legal action is praying the court to order... Read More
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July 17, 2016

Dasuki gave me N100m on the instruction of Jonathan – Doyin Okupe

A former Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe, says  former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), gave him N100m on the instruction of Jonathan. The former presidential aide said this via a Facebook post on Sunday while reacting to his arrest and interrogation by the Economic and... Read More
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July 17, 2016

No matter how far Fayose runs, the law will catch up with him – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said Governor Ayodele Fayose is trying to distract the attention of Ekiti people from various criminal allegations against the governor as he, “battles credibility crisis occasioned by EFCC dragnet that has exposed him as unworthy leader”. This is in response to Fayose’s call for the Inspector... Read More
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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 under which recovered stolen public funds were recovered.” The suit which was signed by SERAP executive director, Adetokunbo Mumuni was filed at the Federal High... Read More
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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 while talking about the recent killing of a female preacher in Abuja. He said Christians are not safe and they need to start protecting themselves.... Read More
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