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Cool FM OAP, Daddy Freeze has shared more of his opinion on the ‘desperado’ politics played by Governor Ayo Fayose – when he alleged that First Lady, Aisha Buhari is connected to the Halliburton bribery scandal. Daddy Freeze says the Ekiti state governor should pursue a career in comedy for claiming that Zenith Bank funded his election campaign. Here... Read More
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These are the top five stories to monitor today. 1. National Assembly members shun Buhari’s dinner invitation Members of the National Assembly reportedly shunned an invitation from the Presidency to have dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday. 2. Linda Ikeji in trouble with FIRS? The popular blogger is reportedly overdue on her taxes... Read More
Here are the top stories from yesterday and some stories that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning. Is Linda Ikeji in trouble with FIRS over N75m tax evasion? Wizkid records with US rapper, French Montana (WATCH) Duncan Mighty ‘meets’ with Niger Delta Avengers. 5 reasons Seyi Shay needs to ‘shut... Read More
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have claimed that individuals suspected to be complicit in the N4.7billion arms cash probe have gone into hiding following the freezing of the Ayo Fayose’s account, Governor of Ekiti state. Detectives from the agency were in Ekiti state on Wednesday to arrest some of the people connected... Read More
Former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Wednesday, handed over to his successor, Ibrahim K. Idris. The handing-over ceremony took place at the IGP’s Conference Hall in the Force Headquarters, Abuja. See photos from the ceremony.
The Nigerian Army has denied claims made by militant group – Joint Niger Delta Liberation Force (JNDLF) – alleging that some officers are plotting to overthrow the present democratic government of Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released on Thursday by Colonel Sani Usman, the Army described the claims as “baseless and most unfortunate.” Colonel Usman... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may soon invite the First lady of Ekiti state, Feyisetan Fayose, for questioning over N100 million – purportedly deposited into an account operated by her and her husband, Governor Ayodele Fayose. According to the anti-graft agency, the money was paid into the Zenith Bank account of the Fayoses on... Read More
The Presidency has attempted to explain why President Muhammadu Buhari’s scheduled dinner with members of the National Assembly was hastily canceled on Wednesday. President Buhari was billed to break his Ramadan fast with the leadership National Assembly but it simply never happened. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu,... Read More
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has linked a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, to some accounts where N1.3 billion was deposited. According to the Punch, the monies are part of the N4.7 billion that was allegedly shared by former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, and his two... Read More
Following the controversy whipped up by the proposal of lifetime pension and immunity for the principal officers of the senate, the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has said the principal officers of the senate are only due for severance packages upon the successful completion of their tenures. RMAFC head of media, Ibrahim Mohammed,... Read More
A former Chief of Army Staff under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.), has been arrested by the Department of State Services. The retired army chief was arrested on Tuesday night at his Maitama, Abuja residence for his involvement in the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal that emanated from former National Security... Read More
The federal government has filed a N50 billion lawsuit against the Anambra state government for allegedly revoking 148.337 hectares of land acquired by the federal government for Sites and Services Scheme. The land in contention is said to be at Amansea, in Awka North Local Government Area of the state. The lawsuit, with case no.... Read More
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide (IYC), on Wednesday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to personally lead the negotiation with Niger Delta militants in the oil rich region. This was said by the IYC President, Udengs Eradiri, while speaking with newsmen in, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State. Eradiri noted that the President should emulate his predecessors by heading... Read More
Efforts by the Nigerian Senate leaders to stop the arraignment of Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, for alleged forgery of the Senate standing rules, has failed. The senate leaders were said to have, on Wednesday, held a two-hour long closed door session with the members of the Senate Unity forum, who... Read More
In a bid to ensure better service delivery and efficiency, the Nigeria Defence Headquarter, on Wednesday, scrapped its military operation in the Niger Delta, Operation Pulo Shield, and replaced it with Operation Delta Safe. This was contained in a statement made available by Rabe Abubakar, Defence Headquarters spokesperson. Abubakar noted that the Chief of Defence... Read More
Rivers state born singer, Duncan Mighty has claimed to have met with the aggrieved militant group, Niger Delta Avengers. The singer who is an Ambassador for the Niger Delta region disclosed this in an Instagram post. Duncan Mighty said he had a successful meeting with the group. https://www.instagram.com/p/BG9ixF5rlGl/?taken-by=duncanmighty The Niger Delta Avengers are responsible for major bombings... Read More
After visiting the Dominican Republic for the video-shoot of his Mamcita collaboration with Tinie Tempah, Nigerian Afro-pop singer, Wizkid headed to New York where he immediately went into a studio session with ace producer, Swizz Beatz. Not done with the string of international collaborations, the Starboy is presently working on a new joint with Coke Boys rapper – French Montana. Watch videos of... Read More
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo told the National Union of Local Government Emplpoyers on Wednesday that he lacks the power to grant their demand – the restoration of the local government structure. Ibrahim Khaleel led the leadership of the NULGE to Obasanjo’s Hilltop Mansion in Abeokuta, Ogun state, to seek his help in giving the local... Read More
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday informed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it lacks the luxury to dictate how to fight the war against corruption. Mai Mala Buni, APC national secretary released a statement reacting to the PDP Senators’ threat to withdraw support for the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. “The attention of... Read More
Sometime in 2004, Governor Ayo Fayose was reported by The News magazine to have stolen N1.2 billion from the coffers of Ekiti State government. The brutal killings in the state were also traced to a killer squad funded by the governor. Embarrassed by the publication, Mr. Fayose sued the magazine at the high court holden... Read More
Members of the National Assembly have reportedly shunned a dinner with President Muhammadu Buhari for undisclosed reasons. The most likely of the reasons why the dinner was shunned however, would be the ongoing crisis rocking the Senate as its principal officers are to be tried for alleged forgery and corruption. In the build up to the... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has for the umpteenth declared his desire to rid the country of corruption and punish anyone found guilty in effect. He reiterated his resolve against corruption when he spoke with a congregation of the Aso Rock house staff on Wednesday. Buhari’s address of the collective state house staff is the first recorded by a... Read More
Mike Agbahime will never forget seeing his wife, Bridget, being beaten to death by a mob in a Kano market for a perceived slight on Islam. While we wait on the authorities to deliver justice, is necessary to reflect once again on all the ways religion is used as a cover for the worst instincts... Read More