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April 16, 2016

Gesila Khan, alleged rigger of Wike’s election, taken to ‘unknown destination’ by EFCC

Gesila Khan, the former resident electoral commissioner for Rivers State, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, reports say. She served as Resident Electoral Commissioner for Rivers State during the 2015 general elections and was alleged to have rigged the polls in favour of the incumbent governor of the state, Nyesom Wike.... Read More
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April 16, 2016

Adenuga’s son in child custody battle with baby-mama [DETAILS]

Eniola Adenuga, son of the founder of Globacom Telecommunications, Mike Adenuga, is enmeshed in a legal battle with his baby-mama, Maggie Ogun, over the custody of their 16-month old daughter. In an affidavit filed in support of his motion for custody, Eniola Adenuga, who works at Conoil Producing Limited, said he started ‘an amorous affair’... Read More
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April 16, 2016

‘Okonjo-Iweala could have resigned, when governors refused to save funds’ – APC

The South East chapter of the All Progressives Congress has said the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, must be prosecuted for her conspiracy in ‘squandering the nation’s oil resources by the Jonathan administration’. The APC’s position was in reaction to Okonjo-Iweala’s statement where she noted that the last administration lacked the political will... Read More
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April 16, 2016

Fayose praises UK Telegraph for article on Buhari

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose has reacted to a media publication by a United Kingdom based news outlet, UK Telegraph, which alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is misappropriating foreign aids intended for the war against Boko Haram. Fayose, heaped praises on the publication and the international community for condemning Buhari’s administration oppression of opponents. The... Read More
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April 15, 2016

‘My comments were distorted, I never indicted Jonathan’ – Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said she did not indict the government of former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Okonjo-Iweala said contrary to widespread report, she never said Jonathan lacked the willingness to save. In a statement released on Friday, by Paul C Nwabuikwu, Media Adviser to Dr Okonjo-Iweala, she said her statement was referring... Read More
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April 15, 2016

‘EFCC can’t be complainant, investigator and prosecutor’ | Ricky Tarfa’s lawyer tells court

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday, April 15 revealed to a Lagos State High Court sitting in Igbosere that it has in possession, electronic evidence that would convict Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Rickey Tarfa on the charge of failure to declare his assets. Tarfa had been arraigned before Justice A. A.... Read More
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April 15, 2016

7 things Nigeria stands to gain from President Buhari’s trip to China

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction over his visit to the People’s Republic of China, which he says has yielded investments for Nigeria in excess of $6 billion. The visit is said to have birthed several agreements and positives in the different sectors of Nigerian economy, including power, solid minerals, agriculture, housing and rail transportation.... Read More
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April 15, 2016

Job scam: Taraba governor’s aide, accomplice get combined 9 year jail term

Dominic Bukuni , an aide of the Governor of Taraba state, Darius Ishaku, has been convicted of criminal conspiracy, cheating and forgery and sentenced to 2 years in prison. Bukuni was arraigned alongside a certain Bebeto Haruna by a Jalingo chief magistrates’ court on Friday, April 15. The co-accomplice bagged 7-years in prison for the... Read More
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April 15, 2016

Senate President, Bukola Saraki loses in court, again

Senate President Bukola Saraki has lost another bid to stop the Code of Conduct Tribunal from trying him for alleged false declaration of assets. Saraki, a member of the All Progressives Congress has been embattled by the allegations of falsity in the assets declaration form he filled while he was governor of Kwara state 13... Read More
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April 15, 2016

#UCLDraw: Manchester City draw Real Madrid, Bayern Munich to face Athletico Madrid

Manchester City will face a stern test while squaring up against Real Madrid in their quest for an historic place in the finals, while Bayern Munich would have to break through the resilient Athletico Madrid. The fixtures were announced during Friday’s Champions League semi-final draw in Nyon. This means that City manager Manuel Pellegrini will... Read More
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April 15, 2016

Hilary Clinton writes BringBackOurGirls group, pledges support (READ)

United States of America presidential aspirant and former first lady, Hilary Clinton has extended her heartfelt sympathy towards the missing Chibok girls in a letter addressed to the #BringBackOurGirls BBOG advocacy group. The advocacy group marked the second year of the abduction of 276 school girls on Thursday, April 14 as Clinton pledged more support... Read More
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April 15, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Omotola schools ‘confused’ fan | Drake says Rihanna is ‘the greatest’ | Yemi Alade blasted for mocking fan | More stories

Here is your Entertainment Roundup Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde schools ‘confused and concerned’ fan On Thursday, the Nollywood actress delivered a subtle reply to a fan who questioned her for showing too much skin in her Glitz Africa feature. The fan opined that the mother of four who is a role model to many and as such,... Read More
April 15, 2016

Reuben Abati: Before you blame the president, think again; who governs Nigeria?

During the Jonathan administration, an outspoken opposition spokesperson had argued that Nigeria was on auto-pilot, a phrase that was gleefully even if ignorantly echoed by an excitable opposition crowd. Deeper reflection should have made it clear even to the unthinking that there is no way any country can ever be on auto-pilot, for there are... Read More
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