Ex-Airforce boss returns N2.3bn to FG

A former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosu (retd.), has reportedly returned to the federal government, N2.3 billion which he allegedly diverted from the Airforce while he served as its boss. This brings to a total of N4 billion recovered so far from Amosu. According to Punch Newspapers, Amosu paid back the money... Read More

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April 20, 2016

Falana to Senate: ‘Stop embarrassing Nigerians, you lack the power to summon CCT chairman’

Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), on Tuesday, decried the decision of the Senate to summon the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, to answer allegations of corrupt practices. Falana, in a statement, noted that the decision of the Senate to summon Umar was geared at frustrating the criminal trial... Read More

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April 20, 2016

EFCC discovers 37,395 ghost workers in federal civil service

The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, disclosed that the anti-graft agency has discovered 37,395 ghost workers on the payroll of the Federal Civil Service. The EFCC boss stated this during a sensitization program on the ongoing anti-corruption war. The program was organized by the agency to for the... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Ike Ekweremadu named ‘Anti-Corruption Ambassador’ of EFCC

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, was on Tuesday, honoured with the title of ‘Anti-Corruption Ambassador’ to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. National Assembly Liason Officer, of the EFCC, Suleiman Bakari, officially decorated Ekweremadu when he led a team of the anti-graft agency on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly. Bakari was quoted... Read More

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April 19, 2016

‘Our son; Fayose is losing his senses… he needs help’ – South West APC

Spokespersons of the All Progressives Congress in the South West states have called on monarchs and royal fathers of the region to ‘fervently pray’ for Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, to regain his senses. The Publicity Secretaries of the APC said it was out of place for Fayose to write the Chinese President to reject... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Nigerian Senate splurged ‘N1.314bn on 36 vehicles’

The Senate has denied buying 108 Sports Utility Vehicles for its members in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Chairman, Senate Services, Senator Ibrahim Abdullahi Gobir, said on Tuesday, that as opposed to the aforementioned 108 vehicles, the Senate bought 36 Land Cruiser VXR V8 jeeps at N36.5 million each for its members –... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Kano politician’s wives abducted by unknown gunmen

The two wives of a Kano politician, Garba Fammar, were on Monday night abducted by unknown gunmen in the Kibiya Local Government Area of the state. Witness of the kidnap incident disclosed that about 40 gunmen stormed the residence of the politician around 2:00a.m, Tuesday, April 19. The suspects were reported to have arrived the... Read More

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April 19, 2016

CCT trial: EFCC investigator knows little about evidence against Saraki

Micheal Wetkas, the first prosecution witness presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission during the trial of Senate President, Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal revealed on Tuesday, April 19, that he knows nothing about the contents of the petition submitted as evidence against the defendant. The said petition marked ‘Exhibit 11’... Read More

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April 19, 2016

EFCC’s witness contradicts himself during Alex Badeh’s trial

A witness testifying at the criminal trial of former Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, has admitted that the statements he gave to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was contrary to the testimony he gave in court. The witness, retired Air Commodore Salisu Yushau, said this while testifying before an Abuja Federal High Court.... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Police recruitment: 705,352 people jostle for 10,000 jobs

The Police Service Commission on Tuesday, announced that it has received 705, 352 job applications from individuals seeking employment into the Nigeria Police Force. It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier approved the employment of 10,000 individuals to be drafted into the Nigerian Police Force so as to guarantee effective service delivery.... Read More

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April 19, 2016

TUC to Buhari: ‘Handover as Minister of Petroleum’

In the face of the lingering fuel crisis, the Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Tuesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over as the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, saying that the office is too strategic to be combined with that of the President. This was stated by the President of the Union,... Read More

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April 19, 2016

‘National Grazing Reserve Commission Bill doesn’t exist’ – Senator Abaribe

Eyinnaya Abaribe, the Senator representing Abia-South Senatorial District of Abia State, on Thursday, called on the Senate Committee on Rules and Business to come forward with clarification on the contentious National Grazing Reserve Commission bill. Abaribe stated this on Tuesday, during the plenary session of the Senate. He said he met with the clerk of... Read More

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Alaribe, Fulani, grazing bill, senate

April 19, 2016

FG, DSS lose bid to secretly prosecute Dasuki

The Nigerian government, on Tuesday, lost a suit it filed before an Abuja Federal High Court to conduct a secret trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (Rtd). It would be recalled that the former NSA is under trial for misappropriating $2.1 billion arms deal funds and illegal possession of firearm. However,... Read More

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April 19, 2016

‘Saraki failed to declare houses in Lagos, Abuja and UK’ | 6 new things we learned yesterday

More revelations into the alleged corrupt dealings of Senate President Bukola Saraki came to light, on Monday, during his false assets declaration trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to the first prosecution witness, Michael Wetkas, Saraki had failed to declare houses owed by him in Ikoyi, Lagos, Abuja and in the UK. Wetkas... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Rochas Okorocha to PDP: ‘Ndigbo lost out in your government, stop mocking us’

The Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party for zoning the Vice-Presidency to the Southeast in 2019, describing the move by PDP as medicine after death. Rochas further stated that the former ruling party abandoned the zone through out its sixteen years in power but have suddenly realised the importance of... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Missing £22.5 million Abacha loot: Ex-Finance minister to be quizzed

Following the agreement between the government of Nigeria and that of the United States over the return of $480 million looted by the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha – a former Minister of Finance might be summoned for questioning over another £22.5 million Abacha loot. According to The Nation, the said money was... Read More

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April 19, 2016

American scams two Nigerians of $2.3m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged an American businessman, Marco Ramirez and his companies USA Now LLC and Eagle Ford Instalodge Group LP for fraud. The agency arraigned Marco on eight count charges bordering on collecting up to $2.3m through false pretences before Justice Peter Affren of the Federal Capital Territory High Court... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot

The end to the blame game over the details of the 2016 budget between the National Assembly and the Executive, is at the moment, nowhere in sight. A member of the House of Representatives Committee on Transport, Ehiozuwa Agbonnayima has declared that the Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi lied when he claimed that the N100... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Nigerian Senators fight back, summon CCT judge over corruption allegations

Nigerian Senators appear to be fighting the battle of the embattled Senate President, Bukola Saraki, who is on trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal for false declaration of assets and fraud. The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions on Monday, April 19 directed the CCT Chairman, Danladi Umar to appear before it... Read More

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April 19, 2016

‘Nigeria may have to release some terrorists to get Chibok girls back’ – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani said on Monday, that Nigeria may pay ‘a very high price’ for the release of abducted Chibok girls. According to the Senator representing APC, Kaduna Central, the supposed high price would be the release of some captured Boko Haram members. Sani said this while speaking to journalists in Kaduna after donating some... Read More

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Chibok girls, high price, Senator Shehu Sani

April 19, 2016

How Jonathan’s ex-aide was arrested at Lagos airport

Warimopei Dudafa, a former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, is in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Dudafa is alleged to have disbursed N10bn to delegates at the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party in December 2014. The money was diverted by the Office of the National... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Gbajabiamila writes Chinese President, says ‘ignore Fayose’ (READ)

Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has written a letter to the Chinese President, Xi Jingping urging him to disregard the letter written by Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, who asked Jingping to deny President Muhammadu Buhari of a $2bn loan package. Gbajabiamila said on Monday, that the President took the right... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Panama Papers: 12 offshore companies linked to Tinubu’s nephew

12 offshore companies have been linked to the Group Chief Executive of Oando PLC, Wale Tinubu – nephew of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to online news platform, Premium Times, the discovery of the offshore companies was made possible by the massive internal data leak at Panamanian law... Read More

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April 19, 2016

92 armed herdsmen arrested in Abuja [DETAILS]

92 herdsmen have been arrested in Abuja by soldiers of the Guards Brigade of the Nigeria Army. This development was made known by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the Guards Brigade, Capt. Bashir Jajira. According to Captain Jajira, 36 of the herdsmen were arrested by the troops at a military checkpoint between the... Read More

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April 19, 2016

Shiite sect brought ‘hardship on the people for 40 years’

It was revealed on Monday, April 18, at the Kaduna Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the Army/Shi’ites clash – that the Islamic Movement in Nigeria has for the past 40 years, terrorised the Zaria community. An association known as the Zazzau Emirate Development Association, made this disclosure while giving testimony against the IMN at the... Read More

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April 19, 2016

108 SUVs: ‘Nigerian Senators are greedy and insensitive’ – NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress has described the purchase of 108 Toyota Land Cruiser jeeps by the Nigerian Senate as an act of corruption and a crime against Nigerians. NLC President, Ayuba Wabba, in a statement released on Monday, called on the Senate to immediately return the cars to the supplier, else “they should be prepared... Read More

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April 19, 2016

How ex-NIMASA DG diverted N1.1bn approved by Jonathan

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Orji Chukwuma, on Monday, April 18, revealed how money released by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014 for a project in the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency was allegedly diverted. The EFCC operative made the disclosure at the trial of former Director-General of NIMASA, Patrick... Read More

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April 18, 2016

‘The area is now cool and calm’ | Army claims victory over Boko Haram in Kareto

Troops of the Nigerian Army ‘successfully repelled’ the attack launched on Monday morning, by Boko Haram insurgents in Kareto, Borno state. Colonel Sani Usman, spokesperson of the army, had said: “Please be informed that our troops are currently engaged in fierce battle with Boko Haram terrorists. The troops have been battling the insurgents since early... Read More

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April 18, 2016

‘I am not on a war-path with Buhari’ – Audu Maikori

Lawyer, music executive and social activist, Audu Maikori has distanced himself from some headlines attributed to him by some media houses – indicating that he’s angry with President Muhammadu Buhari. Audu had recently written an article to spur Nigerian youths to action but some media outfits headlined the posts to mean that the lawyer was... Read More

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April 18, 2016

5 things to know about the proposed National Grazing Reserve Bill

Over the years, different parts of the country have witnessed clashes between the pastoral Fulani herdsmen and local farmers. These clashes have resulted in massive loss of life, properties and injuries – mostly on the part of the local farmers. Of recent, the rampancy of these clashes have greatly increased and have become more deadly,... Read More

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Ex-Airforce boss returns N2.3bn to FG

Falana to Senate: ‘Stop embarrassing Nigerians, you lack the power to summon CCT chairman’

EFCC discovers 37,395 ghost workers in federal civil service

Ike Ekweremadu named ‘Anti-Corruption Ambassador’ of EFCC

‘Our son; Fayose is losing his senses… he needs help’ – South West APC

Nigerian Senate splurged ‘N1.314bn on 36 vehicles’

Kano politician’s wives abducted by unknown gunmen

CCT trial: EFCC investigator knows little about evidence against Saraki

EFCC’s witness contradicts himself during Alex Badeh’s trial

Police recruitment: 705,352 people jostle for 10,000 jobs

TUC to Buhari: ‘Handover as Minister of Petroleum’

‘National Grazing Reserve Commission Bill doesn’t exist’ – Senator Abaribe

FG, DSS lose bid to secretly prosecute Dasuki

‘Saraki failed to declare houses in Lagos, Abuja and UK’ | 6 new things we learned yesterday

Rochas Okorocha to PDP: ‘Ndigbo lost out in your government, stop mocking us’

Missing £22.5 million Abacha loot: Ex-Finance minister to be quizzed

American scams two Nigerians of $2.3m

Lagos-Calabar rail project: The blame-game ensues as lawmaker takes another shot

Nigerian Senators fight back, summon CCT judge over corruption allegations

‘Nigeria may have to release some terrorists to get Chibok girls back’ – Shehu Sani

How Jonathan’s ex-aide was arrested at Lagos airport

Gbajabiamila writes Chinese President, says ‘ignore Fayose’ (READ)

Panama Papers: 12 offshore companies linked to Tinubu’s nephew

92 armed herdsmen arrested in Abuja [DETAILS]

Shiite sect brought ‘hardship on the people for 40 years’

108 SUVs: ‘Nigerian Senators are greedy and insensitive’ – NLC

How ex-NIMASA DG diverted N1.1bn approved by Jonathan

‘The area is now cool and calm’ | Army claims victory over Boko Haram in Kareto

‘I am not on a war-path with Buhari’ – Audu Maikori

5 things to know about the proposed National Grazing Reserve Bill

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