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October 14, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Senate clears Ngige, Alhassan, Abubakar Malami

The trio of Abubakar Malami, Aisha Alhassan and Chris Ngige have been cleared by the senate at the ongoing ministerial screening. While Malami was questioned by Senator David Umaru, Ali Ndume among others, Ngige was told to only make introductions and bow and go. Senator Alhassan, was asked a few questions, case in point her unsuccessful contest... Read More
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October 14, 2015

‘Nigerians to get free gas cylinders’ and 10 key points from Kachikwu’s #MinisterialScreening

Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, has been cleared by the senate at the ongoing ministerial screening after a rigorous question and answer session. Kachikwu- who took the podium after former Lagos state governor, Babatunde Fashola- was questioned by Senator Dino Melaye, George Akume, Danjuma Goje among others While... Read More
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October 14, 2015

Nigerian elites against my appointments for selfish reasons – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied the critics of his ministerial appointments and other appointments he’s made since assuming office. According to the President, the elites of the nation are behind all the criticisms that have trailed his appointments. Buhari, who spoke through Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo at the opening of the 21st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in Abuja Buhari... Read More
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ibeto's ministerial nomination withdrawn by President Buhari | YNaija.com
October 14, 2015

#MinisterialScreening: Buhari withdraws nomination of Ahmed Ibeto

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has announced the withdrawal of the ministerial nomination of former deputy governor of Niger state, Ahmed Musa Ibeto. Saraki stated that President Muhammadu Buhari sent in the memo regarding Ibeto’s withdrawal. The withdrawal was announced immediately after the senate reconvened, after an executive session. Senate President @BukolaSaraki reads an announcement from... Read More
October 14, 2015

Army arrests Boko Haram fuel supplier (PHOTO)

Troops on patrol around Monguno have arrested Abacha Kumjo, a suspected Boko Haram fuel and logistics supplier. He was arrested with 20 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in a black polythene bag while trying to cross from Monguno to a terrorists camp. Abacha was transporting the fuel with his Golf Wagon vehicle with registration number... Read More
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October 14, 2015

@TundeLeye: Corruption, competence and outcomes

I had an interesting conversation on Twitter with Mr. Andrew Alli @afalli on competence, corruption and outcomes in public service. After reading that conversation thread, I thought it expedient to document my thoughts on this to shed light on it and correct what might have come across as a condoning of corruption in that conversation.... Read More
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Former Bayelsa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha is dead | YNaija.com
October 14, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Maiduguri attacked again | This is why Alamieyeseigha died |Tribunal upholds Saraki’s elections | More stories

Dickson tells the reason Alamieyeseigha died. YNaija This is how the ministerial nominees performed at the screening. Premium Times These are the 5 things Diezani has been accused of in 5 years. YNaija Again, suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri. This Day NYSC gets new improved certificates. Leadership Osinbajo says he is responsible for the economy. This... Read More
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October 14, 2015

5 things Diezani has been accused of in the past 5 years

Former minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has a regular feature in the news of late, over her arrest in London, for a money laundering case. But this is not the first time she has been hit with allegations of fraud, financial impropriety and shady dealing. In fact, throughout her tenure as the Minister of Petroleum Resources from... Read More
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October 14, 2015

Why Alamieyeseigha died – Governor Dickson

Governor of Bayelsa state, Seriake Dickson, says the death of former governor of the state, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, could have been averted, had he remained abroad for medical care. Dickson says Alamieyeseigha, who died last Saturday at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, was hard-pressed into cutting short his medical trip. Alamieyeseigha’s health was said to... Read More
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October 14, 2015

Again, EFCC raids home of Diezani’s ally, Jide Omokore

The home of Jide Omokore- a business associate of the former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke- was raided yet again on Tuesday, October 13. Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had raided the Ikoyi residence and office of the Atlantic Energy boss on October 2. Omokore is believed to be involved in shady billion-dollar oil deals... Read More
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