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October 6, 2015

The historic moment when Saraki read out the ministerial list (WATCH)

For over 4 months, the nation waited with frenetic anticipation for the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari. So forgive us if we think this was an historic moment. Watch videos below: List of ministers. Fayemi, Lai Muhammed, Fashola, Ibeto, Ameachi are part of the nominees pic.twitter.com/iJgaXsjDzK — Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) October 6, 2015 pic.twitter.com/9DF4N9ebXu —... Read More
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October 5, 2015

UK National Crime Agency seizes £7,000 from Diezani’s mother

£5,000 and $2,000 were seized from Beatrice Agama, the mother of the former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency. The former minister was arrested on Friday, alongside four other people by the International Corruption Unit of the UK’s National Crimes Agency. Diezani’s case came up on Monday, October 5,  at the Westminster Magistrates... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Catholic Bishop to Buhari: ‘Lead with a human heart’

A Catholic Bishop and representative of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Arch Bishop of Kafanchan Diocese, Joseph Bagobiri, says Nigeria isn’t enjoying peace because its people have continued the blind pursuit of self-centred and parochial interest. Bagobiri, who disclosed this in Abuja, charged the new administration to make justice, fairness and equity its watchword, as a... Read More
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October 5, 2015

‘Amaechi’s appointment is not important to me’ – Wike

Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers state, says he is unperturbed about the possibility of Rotimi Amaechi, being on the ministerial list of President Muhammadu Buhari.   Wike says he’s more preoccupied with clearing the ‘rubbish’ left behind former governor, Amaechi, hence, his ministerial appointment, true or not, is of no interest to him. He... Read More
October 5, 2015

“I am still in the Police Force” | Joseph Mbu returns

Assistant Inspector General of Police, Joseph Mbu, has assumed office as Commandant of the Police Staff College, Jos, in Plateau State, contrary to speculations that he has been dismissed from the force. He also dismissed reports that his posting to the college was a form of punishment. Speaking during an interview after his resumption, Mbu said, “I am still in... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Diezani and her mother attend court hearing in London

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, appeared at Westminster Magistrate Court in London, on Monday, to face charges of corruption and money laundering. A journalist with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Sam Piranty, disclosed this on his Twitter page. Piranty also revealed that Diezani’s mother, Beatrice Agama, accompanied her to Westminster. Beatrice Agama was also in court at Westminster... Read More
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October 5, 2015

Journalists camp outside London Police station for Diezani’s arrival (PHOTOS)

Earlier today, journalists- Nigerian and foreign- were pictured waiting outside Charing Cross Police station, London. The reporters were camped there in anticipation of the arrival of former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani is expected in court today to answer to charges of bribery and corruption. The former minister was arrested by the UK National Crime Agency last week... Read More
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October 5, 2015

‘Banning Fulani herdsmen from South-West is against the constitution’

The Sarkin Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed Bambado, has informed Afenifere that it is against the Nigerian constitution to restrict Fulani herdsmen from the South-West. Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere had demanded for the banning of Fulani herdsmen from Yorubaland over the kidnap of former presidential candidate, Olu Falae. However, Bambado reminded Afenifere that expelling Fulani indigenes... Read More
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October 5, 2015

‘Jonathan cannot pardon Alamieyeseigha for his crimes in the UK’

Professor Itse Sagay, says a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, could possibly be extradited to the United Kingdom to face his outstanding criminal charges. Sagay, who’s the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee on Corruption, says the UK has every legal right to demand for Alamieyeseigha’s extradition to London after skipping bail from the country. His... Read More
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October 5, 2015

“We did not kidnap Olu Falae” – Fulani Herdsmen

The Association of Fulani Chiefs and the Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria have denied the fact that former Presidential candidate, Olu Falae, was kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen. According to the group, the Secretary of the Government of the Federation was abducted by impersonators of herdsmen. Chairman of MACBAN, Ondo State chapter, Bello Garba, made this claim during... Read More
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October 4, 2015

Presidency is working closely with the UK on Diezani’s case

The presidency is in collaboration with British law enforcement over the corruption and money laundering allegations against former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Diezani was arrested in London on Friday, by the United Kingdom National Crime Agency. On Sunday, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, revealed that the matter is being handled with... Read More
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October 4, 2015

Suicide bombers kill 5 civilians, 1 policeman in Niger

Boko Haram insurgents have carried out two suicide bombings in Niger state. Five civilians and a policeman wee reported dead in Sunday’s attack in Diffa. According to an eyewitness: “There were 10 deaths in total: a policeman, five civilians and the four suicide bombers.” “Apparently, the assailants, all armed with explosive belts, were going after military targets... Read More
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