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We have located stolen funds in banks, foreign countries – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that his administration has started identifying financial institutions and foreign countries, where stolen Nigerian funds are being kept. Buhari said his government has made progress in its effort to recover monies made from stolen Nigerian crude oil. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, released a statement, that the President said... Read More

US may possibly lift arms embargo on Nigeria

The head of a delegation of the US Congress Committee on Judiciary to Nigeria, Darrel Issa, has revealed that the United States may possibly lift its arms embargo on Nigeria. Issa said this on Monday, August 3, while speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with the nation’s defence and military chiefs at the National... Read More

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God knows I don’t like money — Amaechi

Former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has alleged that Governor Nyesom Wike plots to tarnish his reputation. Amaechi disclosed this in Abuja on Sunday during a reception that his friends organized in his honor. He urged the people of Rivers to defend him. He said Wike is desperate to ensure that he does not get... Read More

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Guess what Osinbajo admires about Amaechi

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has described Amaechi as a courageous man who stood against the wrongs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) even when he was a member. Osinbajo disclosed this on Sunday in Abuja during a reception that was organised in honor of Amaechi. He said that Amaechi’s role in the last election stood out,... Read More

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NAFDAC boss, Paul Orhii interrogated by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is presently interrogating the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Paul Orhii. TheCable reports that Orhii is being questioned by the EFCC over alleged contract scam and abuse of office. A source at agency disclosed to TheCable that Orhii arrived at the Wuse, Abuja headquarters... Read More

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“We’re still present everywhere” | Boko Haram releases new video but Shekau is missing

Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, has released a new video, in which the sect’s leader, Abubakar Shekau is yet again absent. The video, which is eight-minute long, shows an insurgent speaking in place of Shekau. He said: “We are still present everywhere we had been before.” The video also shows the militants attacking a security checkpoint,... Read More

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Senate President, Bukola Saraki visits Boko Haram stronghold (PHOTOS)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, is presently on a visit to Maiduguri, Borno state. He arrived the town in an aircraft 5N-FGV belonging to the Nigerian Air Force at 12:10pm. Saraki is in Boko Haram’s stronghold to assess the situation at Internally Displaced Persons camps as well as to be briefed by the military about the war... Read More

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“Dead workers get excess salaries in Ekiti” | 7 important things you didn’t read yesterday (but should have)

1. Nigeria is HQ of human trafficking A report by the United States’ government implies that Nigeria is the headquarters of human trafficking. Yeah right, HEADQUARTERS! According to the report, Nigeria is a source, transit and destination country for women and children subjected to forced labour and sex trafficking. 2. Model survives lesbian-rape... Read More

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Turai Yar’adua ‘runs to OBJ’ over EFCC probe

Former first lady Turai Yar’Adua has run to former president Olusegun Obasanjo for succor, Premium Times reports. The report says Turai wants Obasanjo to help persuade President Muhammadu Buhari not to probe her daughter and other family members. Turai visited Obasanjo on Saturday in his Abeokuta home and was reportedly accompanied by businessman Kenny Martins. This is the... Read More

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There’s going to be shortage of quality husbands according to Nigeria’s Catholic Women

So the Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria has said that there will be a scarcity of quality husbands in Nigeria in the near future following the increasing number of male dropouts from schools in the last 10 years. The National President of the Council of Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria, Felicia Onyeabo disclosed this at... Read More

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Retired general warns Buhari about ambitious APC leaders

A retired Brigadier-General, Ayodele Ojo, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be wary of some ambitious leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC), especially those who also contested the APC presidential primary. Ojo disclosed this in an interview with Punch on Sunday. He said Buhari needs to be cautious of two things — the powerful... Read More

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EFCC charges former hotel chairman to court over N1bn fraud

The former Chairman of Ikeja Hotels Plc, Goodie Ibru, has been charged to court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly defrauding the hotel of N1 billion. Ibru was charged alongside three companies; Associated Ventures International Limited, IHL Services Limited and Clearview Investment Limited. EFCC alleged that Ibru and his co-suspects conspired... Read More

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Hoodlums machete union chairman, others during prayer session

The Chairman of Osogbo Progressive Union, Alhaji Akeem Woleola, has said hoodlums numbering about 70, invaded the venue of special prayers organised by members of the union and inflicted machete cuts on him and others present. He said the attack on him and others was a direct result of the leadership crisis rocking the OPU,... Read More

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Governor Oshiomhole and wife visit Prof. Soyinka at his Abeokuta home (PHOTOS)

Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole and his beautiful wife Iara Fortes visited Nobel Laureate winner Prof. Wole Soyinka at his home town in Abeokuta, Ogun State on Sunday, August 2. Iara was stunning as always, in a black dress, while Oshiomhole was looking more relaxed in a casual outfit. See photos of the visit, below;

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Woman’s severed corpse found at rubbish dump in Ogun

The corpse of a 23-year-old lady has been found at a dump in the Olomoore junction in Abeokuta, with a chunk of flesh severed from her body. The corpse was said to have been allegedly thrown off a moving vehicle at the Olomoore dump on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. The victim, identified as Sitira, was an apprentice hair dresser who... Read More

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Boko Haram commander arrested as 178 captives are rescued by Nigerian Army (PHOTOS)

The Nigerian military has announced the arrest of a Boko Haram commander as well as the rescue of 178 captured people. The army revealed on Sunday, August 2, that the Boko Haram commander was arrested in an operation by troops of 7 division along Aulari in Bama axis of Borno State. Spokesperson of the division, Tukur... Read More

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Hunter mistakes friend for prey, shoots him dead

A hunter, Sikiru Osideko, has been arrested for allegedly shooting dead his friend, Segun Okusi, during a hunting expedition. In his defense, Osideko, said he had thought his friend was the prey and had mistaken him for it. Apparently, both friends and hunters, Osideko and Okusi, had gone to hunt in a nearby bush and about 30 minutes... Read More

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Dog kills 55-year-old woman in Ondo, owner arrested

55- year-old Florence Aladenoye, has been bitten to death by a dog in Ondo state. Just after it attacked her, Florence was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where she later died. Dog owner, Mr. Olofingbasote Afolabi, had been arrested and was being detained at the State Department of Criminal Investigation. The PRO of Police, Mr. Ogodo... Read More

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There’s no single leader of the Yoruba people – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo believes that no single person can bear the title and honour of being regarded as the leader of the Yoruba. This was covered in chapter 31 of his book, “My Watch: Political and Public Affairs,” where he spoke about his “Nigerianness and Yorubanness.” Obasanjo said, “Just as there was no single oba having... Read More

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EFCC invites judge who called for Aregbesola’s impeachment… but there’s a problem

Justice Folahanmi Oloyede, who accused Governor Rauf Aregbesola of committing fraud, has been invited to the Abuja headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Punch reports. Oloyede had petitioned the state House of Assembly, asking that impeachment proceedings be commenced against Aregbesola. The judge had written a petition on June 19 to the Speaker of... Read More

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Finally, Buhari says he will ‘cut down on number of ministries’

It’s been a major source of speculation over the past month, that President Muhammadu Buhari would reduce the number of ministries in the country. The President would issue a confirmation for the first time, on Saturday, August 1, of the plan to cut down the number of ministries. Buhari said this at a meeting with members of the... Read More

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PDP Reps shocked by Buhari’s support of Gbajabiamila

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party caucus at the House of Representatives have expressed shock over the revelation that President Muhammadu Buhari tacitly supported the ambition of Femi Gbajabiamila to be the Majority Leader of the 8th Assembly. Gbajabiamila, had disclosed this fact after he emerged on Tuesday last week as the Majority Leader of the... Read More

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“Ooni is still alive, his death cannot be hidden” – Chief Priest of Oduduwa

The Chief Priest of Oduduwa and Obadio Agbaye Orisun of Yoruba land, Oba Farotimi Faroba, has categorically denied the fact that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade, may have gone to join his ancestors. Oba Farotimi Faroba would also reject reports that the remains of the Ooni has been flown from London to Ile-Ife,... Read More

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N1.5bn goes missing from account of Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs

N1.5 billion has been dubiously withdrawn from the account of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs with the Central Bank of Nigeria. The first sum of N605 million was withdrawn by a minister from the account of the ministry while another withdrawal of over N800 million took place from the same account. The office of... Read More

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Ex-Amnesty boss, Kingsley Kuku releases hospital photos, says he has no foreign loot

Former presidential adviser on Niger Delta amnesty, Kingsley Kuku, has shared photos, to prove that he has undergone a knee operation in the United States. Kuku, who has been invited for questioning by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, says he has no foreign bank account nor does he regret working under former President, Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More

INEC office burnt down, one week to Abia governorship Election Tribunal

The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Obingwa LGA of Abia state was burnt down on Sunday, August 2. The suspected arson which occurred at about 1.00p.m, brought down the entire building. It is believed in many circles, that the fire outbreak was politically motivated. Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs were said to have... Read More

This is PDP’s latest grudge with Buhari

The Peoples Democratic Party says the lack of an economic team and a clear-cut fiscal policy by President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is responsible for the decline in the stock market. According to the PDP, the “apparent absence of an economic team in the third month of his administration is leading Nigeria into an economic quagmire... Read More

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Saraki appoints two new aides

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has appointed Ibrahim El-Sudi as his Special Adviser on Legal Matters and Mohammed Isah as Special Assistant on Public Affairs. This was disclosed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, on Sunday. Olaniyonu said El-Sudi comes to the job with a great wealth of experience, having started... Read More

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Boko Haram chief recruiter arrested in Chad

A mastermind of Boko Haram operations in Chad and northern Cameroon, Bana Fanaye also known as Mahamat Moustapha, has been arrested by authorities in Chad. During his arrest, series of sophisticated weapons and over 50 cell phone SIM cards for various countries, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger were recovered from his residence. Mahamat Moustapha, who is... Read More

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Adeola cautions police on chase

Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Lagos West Senatorial District has called on men of the Nigerian Police Force to always exercise caution and discretion in execution of their roles of prevention of crime and apprehension of criminals following yet another fire incident in which lives and property worth millions of naira were lost on Friday. In... Read More

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