The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has arrested and detained Niger State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tanko Beji. Beji was reportedly invited to the Abuja office of the EFCC on Thursday, where he was detained after undergoing interrogation. It was learnt that the PDP chairman would be arraigned alongside a former Niger State... Read More

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May 16, 2017

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EFCC araigns Ex-Niger Governor, Aliyu for N1.46bn Fraud

by Omoleye Omoruyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has on Tuesday, arraigned the former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, in a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on an eight count charge bordering on money laundering. The former governor was arraigned alongside his former Chief of Staff, Umar Nasko, while both were admitted... Read More

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May 3, 2017

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Just In: Court grants ex-Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu bail

by Dolapo Adelana The Minna High Court Wednesday has granted a former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu, and his ex-chief of staff, Umar Nasko. The duo were remanded in prison by the court Tuesday last week after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arraigned them on charges of corruption and fraud. The presiding judge, Justice Aliyu... Read More

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April 27, 2017

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today 1. How I rejected Jonathan’s re-election bid in the presence of Adeboye, Oyedepo – Obasanjo Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said he rejected the re-election of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan in the presence of Pastor EA Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo. 2. “You... Read More

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April 27, 2017

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US invited 12 Northern governors to remove Jonathan – Babangida Aliyu

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu has said US government under Barack Obama invites 12 Northern governors to ascertain their level of commitment to removing Jonathan. Aliyu said this in a book titled ‘Against the Run of Play’, by Segun Adeniyi, Chairman of the ThisDay editorial board. Aliyu said the reason... Read More

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April 25, 2017

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BREAKING: Court remands ex-Niger Gov. Babangida Aliyu in prison custody

by Dolapo Adelana Justice Mohammed Mayaki of the Niger State High Court has ordered that the immediate past governor of Niger, Babangida Aliyu, be remanded in prison custody until May 4, a court has ruled. The judge also ordered that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2015 election, Umar Nasko,... Read More

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April 25, 2017

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The YNaija Tracklist: EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud | FG fails to release N100bn subsidy, say power firms | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. Presidential panel reduces days required for new business registration – YNaija Contaminated water: Lagos govt recommends re-opening of Queens College – YNaija EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud – YNaija 7 dead as suicide bombers attack Maiduguri – YNaija FG fails to release N100bn subsidy,... Read More

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April 25, 2017

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EFCC charges ex-Niger gov Aliyu with N3bn fraud

by Azeez Adeniyi The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged the immediate past Governor of Niger State, Babangida Aliyu with an alleged N3bn fraud, Punch reports. Aliyu was charged alongside the 2015 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Umar Nasko. It was learnt that the charges had been filed before... Read More

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April 14, 2017

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Why EFCC will continue to lose its cases – Fayose

by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned the continue detention of former Governors of Benue and Niger States, Mr Gabriel Suswam and Dr Babangida Aliyu. In a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Friday by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, Fayose said their detention showed the... Read More

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April 6, 2017

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EFCC detain ex-Niger gov., Babangida Aliyu over N5bn fraud

by Dolapo Adelana The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu for alleged abuse of office and money laundering, The Nation reports. The anti-graft agency invited the former governor on Tuesday to reply to the allegations against him. According to a source in the commission, Aliyu was grilled for more... Read More

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February 20, 2017

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Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna

by Dolapo Adelana The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff on Sunday visited former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida at his home in Minna, Niger state. Sherrif arrived Babangida’s uphill residence at about 3:15 pm and was accompanied by former Niger state Governor Dr Muazu Babngida Aliyu. Babangida... Read More

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June 21, 2016

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‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor

Former Governor of Niger State, Aliyu Babangida, is unperturbed by the decision of his successor, Sani Bello, to investigate his tenure in government. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Babangida said it is absolutely necessary for Bello to probe him while stressing that it is far from a witch hunt. “I am under investigation.... Read More

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May 12, 2015

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Finally Mu’azu bows to Fayose, apologises as well

by Ranti Joseph It seems someone has finally decided to take the bold step and be the first to step down in the war of words between the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu and governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose. Mu’azu on Tuesday appealed to stakeholders and members of the... Read More

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May 9, 2015

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Aliyu backs Fayose, calls Mu’azu to resign

by Ranti Joseph It seem the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Adamu Mu’azu have a lot of people who isn’t happy with him and really want him out of office, Governor of Niger state, Babangida Aliyu has also followed Fayose step in urging leaders of PDP to emulate the British political leaders,... Read More

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May 8, 2015

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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ is winning | Buhari is hopeful| Ben Carson victory seems hopeful| More

Ohanaeze tells Buhari that GEJ failed the Igbo. Nation Well, Dame Patience is in Congo. Punch GEJ is having upper hand, supreme court stops constitution amendment. Nation APC accuses GEJ administration hand over notes not ready. Punch Court accepts APC lawmakers request. Nation Wike angry with Amaechi’s refusal to set up transition committee. Vanguard Aliyu... Read More

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May 7, 2015

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Today’s Daily Brief: Aliyu battles Niger Assembly | Amaechi accused | more

Niger State Governor, Dr. Babangida Aliyu, has dragged the members of the State House of Assembly before the court in a bid to stop the move of the Assembly from impeaching him. The State High Court in Minna has fixed May 27 for hearing in the case. Punch Failure of governor Chibuike Amaechi to set... Read More

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May 7, 2015

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Niger Crisis: Babangida Aliyu denies involvement

by Ranti Joseph Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu, absolved himself from the crisis rocking the state House of Assembly, saying the crisis is internal. Aliyu, who said he was not targeted for impeachment by the lawmakers, insisted that the crisis has nothing to do with him. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary... Read More

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May 6, 2015

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Niger Crisis: Police Use Tear Gas on Lawmakers

by Ranti Joseph Crisis in Niger state seems to be deepening as activities at the House of Assembly was again disrupted when policemen ordered the new Speaker of the Assembly, Isah Kawu, who was elected on Tuesday, and 20 other members to vacate the Assembly complex. The Police and other security agents on Wednesday locked... Read More

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April 15, 2015

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‘Our party is not dead’ || Gov. Aliyu wants you to know PDP will be back

by Kolapo Olapoju Gov. Babangida Aliyu believes that the Peoples Democratic Party is not yet dead… he also wants you to believe this as well. On Wednesday, April 15, the outgoing Governor of Niger State, said that the Party would come back in 2019 to take what it lost in this year’s elections. Aliyu made this... Read More

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April 14, 2015

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Opinion: Gov. Aliyu’s fake apologies to Nigerlites

by James Bawa, Halima Agaie It is indeed an irony for Governor Aliyu who in his state broadcast over the outcome of the elections today, admits that, they are proud to be citizens of Niger State, the only State that is ours to build for the benefit of present and future generations. Governor Mu’azu... Read More

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April 9, 2015

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Opinion: A cold farewell to governor Babangida Aliyu

by Ibrahim Yahaya Since the Country’s return to democracy in 1999, Niger states have not fared well nor endowed with a kind of leadership and development anticipated by the masses despite the huge allocations it received from federation account. Few weeks from now, the tenure of Dr. Babangida Aliyu, the Executive Governor of Niger... Read More

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February 13, 2015

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Niger gov. & deputy face off during state council meeting (READ)

by James Sambo Niger state governor, Babangida Aliyu, reportedly ordered his deputy, Alhaji Ahmed Ibeto, to cease from attending state executive council meetings, because of his recent defection from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The governor also alleged that Ibeto called him a thief during one of his campaigns. During... Read More

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February 9, 2015

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Niger APC wants Gov. Aliyu to account for ward development funds

by Ranti Joseph Niger State All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday, told Governor Babangida Aliyu to account for the billions of naira deducted at source from local government accounts, which he did not disbursed to the ward development committees over the years. The ward development project policy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration has... Read More

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January 7, 2015

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These were the governors missing from GEJ’s campaign inauguration yesterday (and Dickson is one of them)

by Kolapo Olapoju Nine governors were conspicuously missing from the inauguration of the presidential campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday, January 6, in Abuja. There was a serious cause for concern among the party stakeholders, going by the absence of the governors, who are believed to be loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan.... Read More

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September 8, 2014

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My hands are clean! Aliyu says he didn’t endorse this man as presidential candidate

by James Sambo Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu, has denied reports that he endorsed Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, as presidential candidate. Israel Ebije, Aliyu’s spokesperson said that he was misquoted as it wasn’t his constitutional duties to anoint anybody as presidential candidate. “What I told him was to prepare for greater responsibilities. We have a... Read More

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August 3, 2014

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Council of State promises to end Boko Haram in 4 months | But how will they do it?

by Emma Chidogo Members of the Council of State consisting of the Vice President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, former Heads of State, former Chief Justices of Nigeria and all state governors, have held an emergency meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan over the present state of terrorism. The council, while pledging their support to... Read More

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December 22, 2013

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2015: PDP elders move to stop Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo After months of turmoil within the ranks of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) , elders of the party have finally decided to step in. The crisis within the ruling party began in August this year after some of its members walked out of the PDP convention and formed a faction of their... Read More

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December 21, 2013

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#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

by Adeola Balogun The Future Awards Africa 2013 took place yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State with Governor Rotimi Amaechi serving as the chief host. The event had honourees from all over the country and Africa’s youngest billionaire, Ashish Thakkar as one of the winners of the prestigious awards. In his usual no-holds-barred manner, Amaechi... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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Our leaders should steal less from public treasury – Gov. Aliyu

by Adeola Balogun Niger State governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, has reportedly said that the habit of looting public funds is not restricted to Nigeria. The governor said that the problem in Nigeria, however, is that politicians and civil servants steal too much, to the detriment of the nation’s development. Governor Aliyu is said to... Read More

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December 9, 2013

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Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Sokoto State governor, Governor Aliyu Wamakko has insisted that his defection along with the five other governors from the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) to the All Progressives Congress(APC) is permanent. Wamakko declared their stand while addressing State House correspondents on Monday after a seven-hour meeting of some PDP governors, including three of the G-7 governors, with President... Read More

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Just In: Court grants ex-Niger governor, Babangida Aliyu bail

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US invited 12 Northern governors to remove Jonathan – Babangida Aliyu

BREAKING: Court remands ex-Niger Gov. Babangida Aliyu in prison custody

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Why EFCC will continue to lose its cases – Fayose

EFCC detain ex-Niger gov., Babangida Aliyu over N5bn fraud

Sheriff visits Babangida in Minna

‘I’m under investigation, it’s normal… I did it to my predecessor’ – Ex-governor

Finally Mu’azu bows to Fayose, apologises as well

Aliyu backs Fayose, calls Mu’azu to resign

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: GEJ is winning | Buhari is hopeful| Ben Carson victory seems hopeful| More

Today’s Daily Brief: Aliyu battles Niger Assembly | Amaechi accused | more

Niger Crisis: Babangida Aliyu denies involvement

Niger Crisis: Police Use Tear Gas on Lawmakers

‘Our party is not dead’ || Gov. Aliyu wants you to know PDP will be back

Opinion: Gov. Aliyu’s fake apologies to Nigerlites

Opinion: A cold farewell to governor Babangida Aliyu

Niger gov. & deputy face off during state council meeting (READ)

Niger APC wants Gov. Aliyu to account for ward development funds

These were the governors missing from GEJ’s campaign inauguration yesterday (and Dickson is one of them)

My hands are clean! Aliyu says he didn’t endorse this man as presidential candidate

Council of State promises to end Boko Haram in 4 months | But how will they do it?

2015: PDP elders move to stop Jonathan

#TFAA2013: The 10 most STRIKING things Gov. Amaechi said in Rivers yesterday

Our leaders should steal less from public treasury – Gov. Aliyu

Defecting governors maintain stance, turndown president’s overtures

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