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September 21, 2015

Olu Falae was kidnapped by over 20 Fulani herdsmen

Former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae, who was abducted earlier today, was reportedly taken by over 20 Fulani herdsmen who invaded his farm and attacked his workers. According to the elder statesman’s family, the fulani herdsmen had for some time, been on a warpath with the workers in the farm because their cows... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Olu Falae was kidnapped by over 20 Fulani herdsmen

Former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae, who was abducted earlier today, was reportedly taken by over 20 Fulani herdsmen who invaded his farm and attacked his workers. According to the elder statesman’s family, the fulani herdsmen had for some time, been on a warpath with the workers in the farm because their cows... Read More

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September 21, 2015

But Fani-Kayode didn’t have to use Falae’s kidnap to heat up the polity

Elder statesman and former Presidential aspirant, Olu Falae was kidnapped around noon on Monday. It shook the nation; and the Police, uncharacteristically got right on the trail of the kidnap before the case got cold- owing to the stature of Falae in the society. While the Police went to work and the media harped tirelessly... Read More

September 21, 2015

“Shekau is irrelevant to me” | Chief of Army staff

Chief of army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, says Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is struggling to remain relevant. The Army chief stated that the recently released audio tape was a desperate move by Shekau, to prove that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. He said: “I think the new Boko Haram leader,... Read More

Abubakar Shekau, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai

September 21, 2015

“Shekau is irrelevant to me” | Chief of Army staff

Chief of army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, says Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is struggling to remain relevant. The Army chief stated that the recently released audio tape was a desperate move by Shekau, to prove that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. He said: “I think the new Boko Haram leader,... Read More

Abubakar Shekau, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai

September 21, 2015

“Shekau is irrelevant to me” | Chief of Army staff

Chief of army staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, says Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is struggling to remain relevant. The Army chief stated that the recently released audio tape was a desperate move by Shekau, to prove that he’s still a force to be reckoned with. He said: “I think the new Boko Haram leader,... Read More

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Wike

September 21, 2015

Wike is spending his last days as Governor – APC

Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has declared that Nyesom Wike, is spending his final days in office as the governor of Rivers. In a statement released on Monday, by state chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, the party expressed its confidence in the impending victory of Dakuku Peterside, in the election tribunal. “While we do not wish... Read More

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Wike

September 21, 2015

Wike is spending his last days as Governor – APC

Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has declared that Nyesom Wike, is spending his final days in office as the governor of Rivers. In a statement released on Monday, by state chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, the party expressed its confidence in the impending victory of Dakuku Peterside, in the election tribunal. “While we do not wish... Read More

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Wike

September 21, 2015

Wike is spending his last days as Governor – APC

Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has declared that Nyesom Wike, is spending his final days in office as the governor of Rivers. In a statement released on Monday, by state chairman, Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, the party expressed its confidence in the impending victory of Dakuku Peterside, in the election tribunal. “While we do not wish... Read More

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September 21, 2015

“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle India, is harmful and poisonous. NAFDAC stated this in a release on their website on Friday, September 18. The release said: “The National Agency for... Read More

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September 21, 2015

“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle India, is harmful and poisonous. NAFDAC stated this in a release on their website on Friday, September 18. The release said: “The National Agency for... Read More

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September 21, 2015

“Maggi noodle is poisonous” | NAFDAC alerts Nigerians

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has disclosed that Maggi noodle, contains excess lead. The Agency has alerted Nigerians that Maggi noodle, produced by Nestle India, is harmful and poisonous. NAFDAC stated this in a release on their website on Friday, September 18. The release said: “The National Agency for... Read More

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September 21, 2015

6 former Fashola commissioners make Ambode’s list

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reportedly sent names of candidates to the state House of Assembly. Six of the candidates sent to the Assembly, are commissioner’s of former governor, Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola. They are: Former Commissioner for Agriculture- Gbolahan Lawal Former Commissioner of Health- Jide Idris Former Special Adviser, Central Business District- Seye Oladejo Former Special... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Abductors of Olu Falae demand N100million

New reports has emerged that abductors of former Secretary to the Government of Federation, Olu Falae, are demanding N100 million ransom for his release. According to a spokesperson of Falae’s party, the ransom is to be paid latest by Tuesday. The publicity secretary for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Remi Olayiwole, also disclosed more information... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Abductors of Olu Falae demand N100million

New reports has emerged that abductors of former Secretary to the Government of Federation, Olu Falae, are demanding N100 million ransom for his release. According to a spokesperson of Falae’s party, the ransom is to be paid latest by Tuesday. The publicity secretary for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Remi Olayiwole, also disclosed more information... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Abductors of Olu Falae demand N100million

New reports has emerged that abductors of former Secretary to the Government of Federation, Olu Falae, are demanding N100 million ransom for his release. According to a spokesperson of Falae’s party, the ransom is to be paid latest by Tuesday. The publicity secretary for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Remi Olayiwole, also disclosed more information... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Appeal Court declines Saraki’s application for stay of execution

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has refused the ex parte application filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking a stay of execution of the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja said the court will not waste time on interlocutory matters. The judge... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Appeal Court declines Saraki’s application for stay of execution

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has refused the ex parte application filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking a stay of execution of the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja said the court will not waste time on interlocutory matters. The judge... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Appeal Court declines Saraki’s application for stay of execution

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has refused the ex parte application filed by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, seeking a stay of execution of the ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal. Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court in Abuja said the court will not waste time on interlocutory matters. The judge... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Osun state students harass Deputy governor

Students in Osun state-owned tertiary institutions, on Monday, held hostage the deputy governor of the state, Titi Laoye-Tomori, at the State Secretariat, in Osogbo. Before the hostage-taking incident, the students had marched to the secretariat to protest against the prolonged strike by their lecturers. Their lecturers have been on an indefinite strike for over three... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Olu Falae kidnapped in his farm in Ondo

Former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Olu Falae has been reportedly kidnapped. According to Channels Television, he was kidnapped on Monday morning, in his farm in Ondo state. Olu Falae, was also a presidential aspirant who lost the 1999 elections to Olusegun Obasanjo. Details later. . .

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September 21, 2015

How 20 Nigerian pilgrims died in Mecca

The death toll of Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of this year’s Hajj has risen to 20. The figure was confirmed by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).0 Chairman of the commission, Abdullahi Mukhtar, stated this on Monday, at a pre-Arafat stakeholders meeting at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mukhtar revealed that out 20... Read More

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September 21, 2015

BREAKING: Code of Conduct Tribunal orders Police IG to arrest Saraki

The Code of Conduct Tribunal has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to arrest Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, gave the ruling on Monday, after Saraki failed to show up in court for the second time. Umar instructed the Inspector General of Police to produce the Senate President in court... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Ambode simply can’t win with Nigerian Twitter

After Lagosians spent over three hours stuck in traffic on Monday morning, who else to blame but Governor Akinwumi Ambode. The widespread traffic jam was caused by the presence of heavy duty trailers- on several major roads within the metropolis. Naturally, Nigerians never miss a chance to criticise the system, and Ambode just happened to suffer... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Wrongful overtaking in Lagos will cost you N100K | Here are 82 new LASTMA rules

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, has released a fresh set of rules for road users in Lagos. The new regulations heralds LASTMA’s new system of booking traffic offenders, instead of impounding vehicles, as is their usual practice. Moving forward, LASTMA will issue tickets to traffic offenders and allow them to go away with their vehicles, but asked to pay... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Fire razes office of Lagos State Internal Revenue

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service office, in Alausa, was on fire earlier on Monday morning. The affected area of the LIRS office, was the third floor which houses office of the Director of Administration. Officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, were said to have promptly responded to the fire. It is yet to be ascertained if the... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Fire razes office of Lagos State Internal Revenue

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service office, in Alausa, was on fire earlier on Monday morning. The affected area of the LIRS office, was the third floor which houses office of the Director of Administration. Officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, were said to have promptly responded to the fire. It is yet to be ascertained if the... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Fire razes office of Lagos State Internal Revenue

Lagos State Internal Revenue Service office, in Alausa, was on fire earlier on Monday morning. The affected area of the LIRS office, was the third floor which houses office of the Director of Administration. Officials of the Lagos State Fire Service, were said to have promptly responded to the fire. It is yet to be ascertained if the... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it. The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms, Lazard Ltd. Okonjo-Iweala will be joining Lazard, as a Senior Advisor. Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lazard, said the following regarding... Read More

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September 21, 2015

Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it. The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world’s leading financial advisory and asset management firms, Lazard Ltd. Okonjo-Iweala will be joining Lazard, as a Senior Advisor. Kenneth M. Jacobs, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lazard, said the following regarding... Read More

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