A governor has forfeited N500 million he allegedly laundered in a mortgage bank to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. The EFCC’s application for the forfeiture of the funds was granted by a Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the newspaper, the fund is believed to have been diverted from the London-Paris Club refund.... Read More

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June 9, 2016

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FG provides jobs for 500,000 unemployed graduates [DETAILS]

The Nigerian government has announced the collection of applications through its internet portal for the N-power empowerment programme. The programme will see to the training and employment of 500, 000 unemployed youths. This was contained in a statement signed by Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity) in the Office of the Vice... Read More

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August 25, 2015

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Police ‘kill driver and bus conductor’ over N500 bribe

Some Policemen have been accused of killing a driver and his conductor on the Jalingo-Wukari Road in Taraba. The incident reportedly occurred around 6pm on Sunday, at a regular police checkpoint in the area. Apparently, the trailer driver and his assistant reportedly refused to part with a N500 bribe demanded by the policemen at the checkpoint. Consequently,... Read More

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December 31, 2013

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Mass exodus: 500 PDP members ‘to decamp to APC in Kaduna’

by ‘Jola Sotubo The mass exodus being witnessed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is, from all appearances, far from over. According to reports, another 500 members of the ruling party are said to be preparing to abandon the PDP ship. It is said that the PDP members, who belong to the Kaduna State branch... Read More

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November 28, 2013

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Suspect to face the music after ‘hiding cocaine worth $500,000 in speakers’

by Muyiwa Daropale Police in Kano have arrested a 28 year old man with cocaine worth $500,000 hidden in speakers. The speakers were brought into Nigeria from Sao Paulo, Brazil through the Kano International Airport. The Associated Press reports; Commandant Ambrose Umoru said Maduagwu Nnaemeka was arrested at Kano International Airport on Wednesday with 3... Read More

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October 12, 2013

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“I’d had more medical surgery than anyone you know”: Singer, Dencia opens up on her past in hard-hitting tweets (READ)

by Tutu Akinlabi It seems the recent trend among Nigerian celebrities is to hit out against critics by announcing their financial capabilities. From Wizkid to Davido to ElDee and now Dencia has joined the mix. The singer was obviously riled by someone and she went on a special rant during which she announced her dog’s... Read More

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