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Just In: Abuja court refuses to ‘un-sack’ Abia state’s Ikpeazu

A Federal High Court in Abuja has declared that it would not set aside its previous judgement sacking Okezie Ikpeazu as the governor of Abia state over tax offences. Justice Okon Abang had on June 27 declared Ikpeazu unfit to occupy the Abia state governor’s office because he enrolled in the 2015 election which he... Read More

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Just In: Army kills two female suicide bombers

The Nigerian Army, on Monday, disclosed that three female bombers has been gunned down in Monguno, Borno state, while they were preparing to attack Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). This was contained in a statement signed by the Acting spokesman of the army, Sani Usman. The statement said that the bombers attempted to attack the IDPS... Read More

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Court clears Diezani from Omokore’s money-laundering trial (PHOTOS)

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja for permission to remove former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from the trial of Jide Omokore for money-laundering. Jide Omokore is the chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited and a trusted associate of Diezani. He was charged to court... Read More

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EFCC arraigns former NNPC GMD and Omokore (PHOTOS)

Jide Omokore, the chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited and a close associate of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was on Monday arraigned before a federal high court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Omokore, who was arrested alongside, former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu,... Read More

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BREAKING: Court upholds the removal of Sheriff as PDP chairman

A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, on Monday, ruled that the removal of Ali Modu Sheriff as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was in order. In his ruling, the presiding judge, Justice‎ Mohammed Liman, said that the removal of Sheriff by the PDP national convention was legal and justified.... Read More

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Thousands of people enter Lagos daily – Ambode

While it is no news that the most populous coastal city in the Nigeria is Lagos state, the figure quoted by the state government to be the number of immigrants who come into Lagos daily is quite mind-boggling. According to the governor of the state, Akinwunmi Ambode, about 86 immigrants find their ways into Lagos... Read More

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‘If a Hausa man is appointed, we call it ‘Northernisation’ – Sultan of Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Sunday, warned Nigerians against attributing all acts of violence to religion. The Sultan stated this during a dinner held in his palace for religious leaders, security agencies and media practitioners. He noted that Muslims have faced more marginalized in the country but they do not complain.... Read More

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Buhari departs hometown for Abuja (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed his hometown of Daura, Katsina state, for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after spending the weekend there. See pictures below:

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PDP to Buhari: ‘Return the N1.5bn Fayemi donated to your campaign’

The Ekiti state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Monday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to return the N1.5 billion allegedly donated by the former state governor, Kayode Fayemi, to his campaign. According to a statement signed by the state publicity secretary, Jackson Adebayo, Fayemi, who is now the Minister of Solid Minerals, had donated N1.5 billion of... Read More

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Oil price increases following avengers attack on oil facilities

The weekend attacks on oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) has caused a global increase in the price of oil. Oil prices went up by more than 1.3 percent above the prices it traded as at the close of market on Friday and it now sells above $50 per barrel. As at Friday, the... Read More

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Fani-Kayode can go home if he has N250m

A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that former minister of aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode can go home after over 50 days in detention if he has N250 million and 2 other sureties of the same amount. Fani-Kayode was charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for his role in an alleged fraud... Read More

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‘Disregard Sheriff’s faction of PDP’ – Markafi committee

The National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party-led by Ahmed Markafi, on Saturday, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission not to recognize the candidate of the Ali Modu Sheriff for the Edo governorship election. This was stated by the National Publicity Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, Prince Dayo Adeyeye while speaking with newsmen in Port Harcourt. Adeyeye... Read More

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Lagos state vows to enforce anti-hawking law with multiple arrests

Despite the declaration of the Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode against hawking and the patronising of hawkers within the state since Friday, nobody has so far been arrested by law enforcement officers. Across the state, even though there is a reduced presence, hawkers can still be seen trading their wares on the street just... Read More

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EFCC might start going after Army chiefs in coming weeks – This is why

Again, the panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari from the Office of the National Security Adviser to investigate the procurement of arms between 2007 and 2015 has submitted another report to the presidency. The newly submitted report is the third of such reports submitted to the President by the committee so far, even as... Read More

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How watchful mother saved son from 30-year-old molester

The prompt discovery of an alleged defiling of a 4-year-old boy by his mother might have just saved him from the troubles of repeated abuse by a 30-year-old paedophile. The boy, whose name will be withheld for privacy was allegedly assaulted sexually and raped by his neighbor, Prince Ovivare in the Aguda area of Lagos state.... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today Borno state government received only N345 million donation The Borno state Governor, Kashim Shettima, has revealed that the state received only N345 million cash donations. 2. D’Banj speaks on Mo’hit ‘divorce’ Popular Nigerian musician, D’Banj, in an interview with E! spoke on the separation with partner Don... Read More

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‘God gave us victory over Boko Haram’ – Army

God has given Nigeria victory over Boko Haram, says the Commander of the anti-terrorism operation in the North East (Operation Lafiya Dole) Maj. Gen. Lucky Irabor. Speaking during an Inter-Denominational Church Services held at Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church celebration to mark the Nigerian Army Day at the Maimalari Cantonment, Maiduguri, Irabor noted that the... Read More

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Niger Delta militancy: Temporary ceasefire falls apart as hostilities resume

The temporary peace agreement between the Federal Government and Niger Delta militants was, over the weekend, blown apart following the destruction of oil installations by the Niger Delta Avengers who had earlier expressed their grievance on the way the government breached and manage the peace process. According to Vanguard, a source said that the federal... Read More

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Coup plot: Military monitoring phones, text of officers

Following the allegation that some officials of the Nigerian military were plotting a coup, the military has began tapping the telephone conversation and text messages of its members in an effort to keep surveillance of the activities of its officers. Furthermore, security has been heightened in different military barracks and formations within the country. Speaking... Read More

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‘AGF Malami should address his personal interest in Saraki, Ekweremadu’s forgery case’ – Senate

Following last week’s ruling by Federal High Court that the suit against the presiding officers of the Senate was an abuse of court process, the senate, on Thursday, said that it has been vindicated. According to a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, the Attorney General of the Federation... Read More

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We received only N345m ‘cash donation’ for IDPs – Shettima

The Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, disclosed that his administration got only N345 million cash donation as against the allegation that billions of Naira was given for help to Boko Haram victims. The governor said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja. He noted that his government has received assistance from other state... Read More

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‘No section of the country will be discriminated in my government’- President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday, promised not to discriminate against section of the country despite public complaints that his appointments have been severely lopsided to favor the North. Taking a look at the country’s security agencies, persons from the Northern section have been appointed to head 14 out of a total 17, with the remaining... Read More

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‘Don’t misinform people, I am not behind Abia state’s confusion’ – AGF Malami

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has declared that there is no basis on which he should be blamed for the legal conundrum that has so far bedeviled the Abia state governorship seat. At least two persons, Okezie Ikpeazu and Uche Ogah have laid claims to the governorship seat... Read More

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Ijaw youths blame FG, Avengers for latest pipeline vandalism

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) looks to have split the blame for the resumption of pipeline attacks and destruction of oil installations between the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Avengers. The militant group announced via its Twitter account on Sunday that it had blown up about 5 pipelines belonging to Chevron and the Nigeria... Read More

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Wanted man, Omisore has been arrested by EFCC

After 2 months of going back and forth, Senator Iyiola Omisore has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The former deputy governor of Osun state, Omisore had been declared wanted by the EFCC in May after he was linked to a payment of N700 million made from the Office of the National Security... Read More

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Impact365: How Clothe the Child initiative is taking responsibility

Challenged by the growing level of poverty in the country and socio-economic problems faced by children, Clothe the Child (CtC) initiative, founded by Godbless Otubure, has taken up the burden of making the world better for as many children as possible. In this interview with YNaija, Otubure tells us about his organization, their mission and challenges... Read More

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According to Uche Ogah, this was why the court confirmed him governor of Abia state

Monday Ubani, the legal representative to the Abia state Governor-elect, Uche Ogah, over the weekend, said that his client filed the suit which ousted the state governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, after it was discovered that Ikpeazu had manipulated details of his tax payments. Speaking with newsmen in Lagos, Ubani explained the rationale behind the suit and... Read More

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Nigerians will not buy airline tickets in foreign currency anymore – This is why

Airlines operating in Nigeria have been warned by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to desist from selling flight tickets in foreign currencies with immediate effect. The NCAA had apparently got wind of some of the practices of some airlines that reject naira only to accept foreign currencies in payment for their tickets. In a... Read More

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Abia CJ says ‘mischievous politicians’ are to blame for her ‘running away’

The Chief Judge of Abia State, Justice Theresa Uzoamaka Uzokwe, has described reports that she ran away from her duty post to avoid swearing-in Uche Ogah as the governor of the state as “allegations of cowardice by mischievous politicians.” Following the crisis that beset the state after the issuing of a certificate of return to... Read More

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