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I didn’t pay Sylva to become Minister – Heineken Lokpobiri

Minister of State for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has denied paying for his ministerial position. Lokpobiri was alleged by the Bayelsa chapter of the All Progressives Congress, to have paid former governor, Timipre Sylva for the ministerial slot assigned to the state. The Chairman of the Bayelsa chapter of the APC, Tiwei... Read More

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Money laundering: Diezani to appear before UK court

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke is expected to appear at the Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Tuesday. Diezani, who was arraigned in October 2015, is expected to answer to money laundering and bribery allegations. She was arrested alongside four others by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and was subsequently granted... Read More

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‘I have so much respect for Fayose’ – Tope Aluko, the inconsistent whistleblower

The former secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Tope Aluko, says his disagreement with Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state was influenced by external factors. Aluko, who was expelled from the PDP following his allegations on the 2014 Ekiti state governorship election, made this known while speaking to newsmen in Lagos after... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen kill APC youth leader, 3 others in Benue

An All Progressives Congress youth leader, and three others have been killed in a clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers at Tse Tia, in Tarka LGA of Benue State. The attack was reported to have stemmed from the alleged killing of two Fulani herdsmen and five of their cattle by youths of the area. This... Read More

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How Nasarawa lawmakers turned State Assembly into a fight arena (WATCH)

Lawmakers of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday, shamefully threw decorum to the gutter and engaged in a physical brawl over the appointment of sole administrators for 11 local government councils by Governor Tanko Al-Makura. According to a faction of the House, the governor’s action was illegal while another faction supported the governor’s... Read More

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Bukola Saraki at the Code of Conduct Tribunal | YNaija.com

Saraki makes one more attempt to halt CCT trial

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Monday, asked the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal to order stay proceedings of his false assets declaration trial. Saraki is being tried on charges of false and anticipatory asset declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, had fixed April 5, for... Read More

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2 Customs Officers caught on camera demanding bribes in Port Harcourt airport (VIDEO)

A video has surfaced on the internet – in which two officials of the Nigeria Customs Service were seen demanding bribes. The video which was uploaded on Youtube, was titled ‘Corruption Report Nigeria’ and reportedly filmed in Port Harcourt airport, Rivers state. Two Customs officers can be seen inspecting some papers, after which one of... Read More

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#PanamaPapers: ‘I’m not required to declare assets owned by my wife’s family’ – Saraki

Senate President Bukola Saraki has said the Nigerian law does not mandate him to declare the assets of his wife’s family. The Senate President on Monday, reacted to reports that he failed to declare four assets listed in a massive leak of documents showing how a Panama-based law firm, Mossack Fonseca helped prominent global figures... Read More

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‘Jonathan’s men worked against him’ – Ali Modu Sheriff

National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ali Modu Sheriff has revealed that the associates of former President, Goodluck Jonathan worked against him in the last presidential election. Sheriff, who’s acting in interim capacity as PDP Chairman, said on Monday, that some members of the PDP sold out during the election campaign, hence, the electoral... Read More

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‘We have no connection with Boko Haram’ – Nigerian Shiites

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria has lambasted the alleged intelligence report gathered by the Nigerian Army linking the religious group with deadly terrorist sect, Boko Haram. In a statement released by Ibrahim Musa, the spokesperson of the IMN, the group denied any link with Boko Haram or any plan to attack the military. The group... Read More

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‘Nigeria made a lot of money without planning for the rainy day’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said the indiscipline of the Peoples Democratic Party to effectively manage Nigeria’s economy has led to the prevalent harsh economic conditions. Buhari said the party, while it held sway for 16 years, failed to plan for the rainy day despite high revenue from oil. The President made the comments at... Read More

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NYSC monthly allowance not reduced by 25%

The monthly allowance of youth corp members has not been reduced by 25%, says the management of the National Youth Service Corps. According to the NYSC management, rumours on social media about a reduction of the monthly allowance from N19,800, were ‘false and mischievous’. The statement reads thus: “The attention of the NYSC Management has... Read More

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PDP’s reconciliation moves may offer Saraki a lifeline

Considering his current battles with the All Progressives Congress and the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Senate President Bukola Saraki may be offered a way of saving his political career should he end up being convicted by the Tribunal. Saraki is on trial at the CCT for alleged false assets declaration from 13 years ago when... Read More

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Before Buhari heads to China, here are 2 things Nigerians want from him

From Niger Republic to the United States of America, President Muhammadu Buhari has made not less than 26 trips overseas since his inauguration in May 2015. In spite of the criticisms trailing his frequent trips, the Presidency has repeatedly stated that the President’s journeys are aimed at boosting the country’s foreign relations. President Buhari, who... Read More

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Nigerian soldiers rescue 275 Boko Haram captives

The Nigerian Army has revealed that 275 hostages have been rescued from Boko Haram terrorists around Madawaya general area, in Borno. According to a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, troops of the 152 Task Force Battalion alongside troops of Sector 1 of Multinational Joint Task Force on... Read More

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Nigerian troops discover ‘IED equipment’ in Borno primary school

Troops of 22 Brigade Garrison, Army Headquarters Strike Group (AHQ SG) on Sunday, recovered devices used in making Improvised Explosive (IED) in a primary school in Boboshe village, Borno state. During the patrol, the soldiers also captured three Boko Haram insurgents at Kadawu and 3 others at Garna. A statement was released to this effect... Read More

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#PanamaPapers: James Ibori named in massive tax evasion, corruption scandal

Former Delta state governor, James Ibori, has been implicated in a massive leak of documents that has so far exposed the corrupt dealings of 12 current and former world leaders, politicians and celebrities. Ibori, who is currently serving a 12 year sentence in the United Kingdom for international money laundering, is said to have bought... Read More

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Fulani herdsmen attack Enugu community; 2 siblings killed, 19 missing

Fulani herdsmen have struck again! This time on a Thursday, in Abbi Community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Enugu State, where two people were killed. While the Nigerian government is yet to take decisive action on the bloody massacre in Agatu, Benue state, several weeks after it occurred, the pastoral Fulani continues its spate of... Read More

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Osun state doctors call off strike after 7 months

After months of threats and counter-threats, Osun state doctors under the umbrella of Association of Medical and Dental Officers have called off their seven months strike. This was disclosed on Sunday by chairman of the association, Isiaka Adekunle, during an interview with newsmen. It would be recalled that the doctors had gone on strike over... Read More

Catholic Priest abducted by Fulani herdsmen

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Aniako Celestine, was on Saturday, abducted by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Owa community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. Father Celestine, who is in charge of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ukana, Udi LGA, was kidnapped on his way from his home town, Ezeagu. Vanguard reports that the herdsmen... Read More

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‘We cheated our brothers from the North by helping Jonathan’ – PDP BoT chairman

The Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees Chairman, Senator Jibrin Wali, on Sunday, said that the party lost the 2015 election because Northern leaders forced Jonathan on Nigerians. Senator Wali made the assertion during the wedding ceremony of the daughter of former Governor of Niger State, Abdulkadir Kure. While apologizing for the mistakes of the... Read More

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Army forcefully retires Brigadier General for involvement in Ekitigate scandal

The Nigerian Army has forcefully retired Brigadier General Aliyu Momoh for his unprofessional conduct during the 2014 Ekiti state governorship election which saw the emergence of Ayodele Fayose as governor of the state. The army relied on the report of the committee set up to investigate the Ekitigate scandal which involved several military officials who... Read More

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Osoba returns to APC… after ‘resolving differences’ with ruling party

Leader of the Social Democratic Party, Olusegun Osoba, has decamped to the All Progressives Congress. Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola announced Osoba’s return to the APC on Sunday, while briefing journalists after a closed door meeting of leaders of the party at the residence of Osoba in Ikoyi, Lagos. Aregbesola said: “We have resolved all... Read More

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Wike appointed Chairman of PDP national convention

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, on Sunday, announced the creation of four special committees to help rebuild and refurbish the crisis ridden party. Sheriff is expected to step down from his office after the National Convention of the PDP slated for May 21, 2016. The announcement was contained... Read More

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‘APC deceived, manipulated us’ – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, stated that his government will sue the Federal government for harassing and arresting some principal officers in his council as well as members of the Ekiti state House of Assembly. Fayose, who noted that he was being targeted by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, stated this during an... Read More

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‘We are working diligently to correct our mistakes’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government is working very hard to correct the mistakes made by the nation and its leaders. Speaking in Washington DC to a group of Nigerians on Saturday, the President reiterated his administration’s resolve to move the country forward as quickly as possible. A statement was issued to this effect... Read More

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PDP governors plot Sheriff’s fall in party game of thrones

Peoples Democratic Party governors, who played a hand in bringing in Ali Modu Sheriff as the party chairman have turned tail and orchestrated a fine plan to ensure that he is ousted at the forthcoming National convention party billed to begin in May. According to reports, the governors are in cahoot with the Board of... Read More

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Level of destruction in Agatu, unimaginable – UN

A representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Angele Dikongue Atangana, on Saturday, stated that the attacks in Agatu local government area of Benue State, has ruined the area. Atangana made this observation when she was led on the tour of the area... Read More

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‘We’ve provided assistance to Nnamdi Kanu since his arrest’ – UK government

Following the letter written by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi kanu, the United Kingdom government says his case has been under observation by its officials. Kanu- a British citizen, had written a letter through his lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, urging the British government not to abandon him in incarceration, where he’s... Read More

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Religious bill: ‘Of course, I will die’ – El-Rufai

Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has defended the proposed bill seeking to regulate religion in his state. El-Rufai, in an interview with Punch Newspapers, stated that the law is in good faith and is meant to protect citizens and not vicitmise them as erroneously postulated by the opponents of the bill. “There is nothing in... Read More

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