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Aregbesola takes a swipe at Osun Judge over call for his impeachment

Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola described Justice Folahanmi Oloyede who petitioned the state house of assembly to investigate him and his deputy, Titilayo Laoye-Tomori for alleged mismanagement of the state resources as a ‘blatant liar and incompetent judge’. The seven-man investigative panel set up by the house to investigate the petition had dismissed it saying... Read More

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Ex-General wants Buhari to re-introduce War Against Indiscipline (WAI)

It looks like during the military regime of President Muhammadu Buhari, discipline was the order of the day, A retired general and former director at the Defence Headquarters, Ayodele Ojo, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to re-introduce ‘War Against Indiscipline,‘ (WAI) a programme he launched as a military Head of State. Ojo is the... Read More

Ayodele Ojo, Buhari, corruption, ex-general, war against indiscipline

‘I hate irresponsible journalism’ – Obasanjo

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has no beef for the media and has said that he does not hate the media as being rumored but hates ‘ irresponsible journalism’. Obasanjo, who disclosed this recently in an interview on his birthday held at Obasanjo Hilltop Private Residence in Abeokuta,Ogun State Capital, stressed that he was not against genuine criticism... Read More

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Serial robber says he paid N60,000 to escape from police cell

He’s your modern day thief. Single-handedly he has managed to perfect the mode of stealing cars. His MO- to apply as a driver to un-suspecting employers and, after securing employment, abscond with their cars. Wasiu Saka, 30, is a notorious car robber in Ondo State whose arrest, escape from police cell and re-arrest is generating controversy. After... Read More

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Another admission seeker claims rape by the same lecturer

A few days ago, a part time lecturer of the University of Lagos was arrested for allegedly raping a minor who was seeking into the university. In new developments, another minor seeking admission has come out to claim she was also raped by the same lecturer for the same purpose. Scribbled on a piece of... Read More

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What Obasanjo discussed with Buhari yesterday

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday paid a private visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Although the reason and details of their meeting is unknown but reports claim the visit was for Obasanjo to intercede on behalf of the wife of a former president of Nigeria, late Umaru Yar’Adua, Turai Yar’adua. Obasanjo... Read More

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Robbers snatch Rahama Babangida’s car in Kaduna

A black colored 2015 Mercedes Benz S550 belonging to Mohammed Babangida’s wife, Rahama, in Kaduna was snatched by armed robbers early Saturday morning. However, neither Mrs. Babangida nor her members of her security detail were harmed during the robbery, according to the police who got a hold of the situation as soon as they could. The police source explained... Read More

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Drunk policeman arrested by the police in Lagos (PHOTO)

A police man that was found drunk yesterday and making a mess of himself has been found and arrested by the same force he works for, in Lagos. A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Patricia Amadin, said the policeman reported by the media to be drunk has been identified and arrested and would face disciplinary... Read More

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#RubbinMinds: Jay Z’s cousin found talent in Nigeria, he found Vic O

Vic O was a guest on today’s episode of Rubbin’ Minds. He spoke on his music, background, and his diss track for Drake and Meek Mill. I won’t bore you with details, I’ll let #NigerianTwitter tell it Dear #Rubbinminds, i didn't attend a meeting just to watch Vic O.. I am still waiting… — Mercy... Read More

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#RubbinMinds: “Women should be empowered” – Dele Momodu

Nigerian Journalist, publisher and political activist, Dele Momodu has said that women should be empowered in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Momodu, who disclosed this at today episode of Rubbin Minds on Channels Television talked about his activist side and the present administration. While discussing on the different sector of the country, he said... Read More

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Banks refuse to give loans to cash-strapped Senators

Senators in the country are facing hard times as they have not been paid their June and July salaries and banks are turning down their request for loans, following the cash crunch that is affecting the three tiers of government in the country. It was revealed that the senators had not received salaries since their inauguration... Read More

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EFCC foils plot to steal seized $2.1million

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has foiled attempts made by two persons to claim the $2.1 million cash seized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport from the custody of EFCC. The NDLEA had on July 3 intercepted the cash which was being conveyed by a... Read More

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NDLEA: Kashamu’s extradition is not over yet

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is still continuing moves to extradite a senator representing Ogun-East at the National assembly, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States for alleged drug-related offences. NDLEA said it is appealing the various orders and court injunctions granted the senator, which are preventing his arrest and extradition. A Federal... Read More

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FFK disowns his three girls from ex-wife, Yemisi

If the former aviation minister’s impulse to change his name from Femi Fani-Kayode to Femi Olukayode isn’t enough sign that something indeed is wrong then his recent move towards his estranged wife and family might convince you. Apparently, he and his family have questioned the paternity of three children from Yemisi. In a quite revealing... Read More

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Syndicate recruits Nigerians for ISIS – Immigration service

The Nigeria Immigration Service has revealed that a syndicate is behind the recruitment of young Nigerians for terrorist group, Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (ISIS). Two Nigerian youth were recently arrested by the Indian security service while on their way to Iraq to join ISIS. The pair, who are from Kano, Imran Kabeer and Sani Jamiliu... Read More

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Fashola’s personal website: IT firm sets the record straight on the N78m figure

Info Access Plus Limited, the IT firm named to have gotten a contract of N78 million for the upgrade of the personal website of former Governor Babatunde Fashola, has come out to shed some light into the issue. According to the website of Lagos State procurement office, Info Access Plus Limited allegedly received N78 million for... Read More

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Igbos are the best in Nigeria, yet Buhari neglects us – Ex-Anambra governor

A former Governor of Anambra State in the defunct Third Republic, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is displeased with President Buhari’s manner of appointment. Ezeife insists that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Dr. Ibe Kachikwu to head the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, is not enough for the Igbo ethnic group. In an interview with Punch Newspapers on Saturday, Ezeife... Read More

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South African pastor who made church members eat snakes, grass and hair, gets married (PHOTOS)

Controversial Prophet, Penuel Tshepo, of the End Time Disciples Ministries in Soshanguv, South Africa, had his name permanently etched in the minds of many as a result of his gruesome methodology to his practice of Christianity. Pastor Tshepo has asked members of his church to eat snakes and underwear, eat grass, eat fellow members’ hair, clothes and drink petrol. He... Read More

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“Fashola must be probed” | SERAP urges Buhari

Civil society organisation, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, insists that President Muhammadu Buhari must investigate the administration of former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola. SERAP has urged the President, to not exempt Fashola and other past officials, who have been accused of mismanagement, from the ongoing probe of past public office holders. Executive Director of... Read More

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Only ‘First Lady’ title changed as Aisha Buhari enjoys Patience Jonathan’s perks of office

Aisha Buhari may have opted for the ‘Wife of the President’ but Punch reports that she still enjoys everything and carries out the role of the First Lady of Nigeria. Mrs Buhari, is reportedly operating from the Office of the First Lady in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in spite of her husband’s statement during the... Read More

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Fashola reacts to N78m ‘personal website’ upgrade

Social media has been abuzz for the past 24 hours over a discovery that N78 million was awarded in 2014, for the upgrade of the personal website of the former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Fashola. The information was gathered from the budget report of the awarded contracts’ list on the website of the Lagos State... Read More

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Kano governor ‘lets the cat out of the bag’ about predecessor, Kwakwanso

A battle is brewing between the governor of Kano state, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and his predecessor, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The latter has been accused by the former of not performing in some areas, while serving as governor of the state. Ganduje made some revelation about his predecessor, Kwakwanso, when he recently hosted the leadership of... Read More

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“£400bn Nigerian money stashed in Europe, Asia and America” | UK group tells Buhari

The Africa Secretariat, a group based in the United Kingdom, has revealed that Nigerian money to the tune of £400bn is stashed away in Europe, Asia and America. Ben Oguntala, Coordinator of the United Kingdom-based group, has said that The Africa Secretariat had suggested ways of recovering the looted funds to President Buhari. He said:... Read More

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People must pay for looting the treasury – VP Osinbajo

Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbanjo, said the anti -corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari was not about anyone in particular, nor is it meant to be selective. Osinbajo says the crusade was about securing the future of the country by reducing corruption and stopping impunity. The Vice President spoke on Saturday, while speaking with journalits at... Read More

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Admission seeker who was raped by lecturer tells her story

Eighteen-year-old Shola is just like every other student seeking admission into the university, unfortunately her case is one out of many who find themselves in this unfortunate situation. It all started when she saw her score of 211 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and realized it fell short of the requirement for Mass Communication, which... Read More

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Military confirms attack of JTF at the Nembe Jetty

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the attack that killed Four soldiers and a policeman at Nembe Jetty, near Ogolomabiri Community in Bayelsa State, which is suspected to be carried out by oil bunkerers. In a statement by the Ag director Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar on Saturday, it stated that the incident is being investigated and... Read More

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Abike Dabiri might not accept Diamond Bank’s apology

Abike Dabiri-Erewa is not taking a chill pill at all. Diamond bank had on Friday apologized in two dailies to her for including her name as a director in a company owing their bank. But in a tweet today on her twitter handle, she’s considering either accepting their apology or not, so she reached out to her tweeps,... Read More

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Lagos state government spent N330m to build Deputy Governor’s residence

In its contracts awarded for 2014, the Lagos state government spent an estimated N330 million for the construction of the residence of the Deputy Governor. According to information obtained from the website of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, precisely N329,929,551 was awarded for the “Proposed Residential Developemnt for Hon (Mrs) Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire at No. 15 Cameroon Street,... Read More

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Pirates killed 4 soldiers, one policeman in last night’s attack on JTF base

Gunmen suspected to be pirates killed four soldiers and a policeman in an attack on Nembe waterways around 11:30pm on Friday, August 7. Spokesman of the Bayelsa Police command, Asinim Butswat, disclosed to journalists that the Joint Task Force base at Nembe was attacked by the pirates. Butswat said: “On August 7, 2015, at about 11:30p.m.,... Read More

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Obasanjo pays Buhari a private visit at the Villa (PHOTOS)

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo paid a private visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa on Wednesday August 5th. Although the reason and details of their meeting is unknown.

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