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May 10, 2016

More banks linked with Diezani’s $115 million to be investigated

The Central Bank of Nigeria has started investigating the banks indicted in the $115 million scandal anchored on former minister of petroleum, Allison Diezani. A statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Department of CBN, Isaac Okorafor, revealed that the apex bank informed all customers of banks, stakeholders, and the general public that it is... Read More
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May 3, 2016

EFCC to prosecute Diezani, INEC and bank officials over $115m election bribe

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) believes the source of the alleged $115 million bribe for election officials of the 2015 presidential election, came from proceeds of stolen crude oil. According to a top agent at the commission who spoke to The Nation under the veil of anonymity, “Our operatives have discovered that the... Read More
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April 29, 2016

EFCC launches ‘manhunt’ for Diezani’s son; Ugonna Alison-Madueke

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has intensified its search for Ugonna Alison-Madueke, the son of tghe former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Ugonna was alleged to have supervised the disbursement of N23bn to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission and election monitors to manipulate the 2015 polls. Punch Newspapers reports that apprehending Ugonna... Read More
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April 29, 2016

Transactions with Diezani ‘were duly reported’ – Fidelity Bank

Despite the fact that the Managing Director of Fidelity Bank, Nnamdi Nwankwo, is being interrogated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the commercial bank has said no law was broken in the transactions it carried out for a former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. It was reported earlier today that Nwankwo and Martins... Read More
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April 27, 2016

EFCC recovers £600,000 wristwatch from Diezani

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered a £600,000 wristwatch from former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. A £1.4m wristwatch was also seized from the wife of the Chairman of Atlantic Energy Drilling Concepts Nigeria Limited, Jide Omokore. According to Punch Newspapers, who spoke to a source privy to the situation, the expensive... Read More
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February 24, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia | Fani-Kayode, Sheriff at war | Donald Trump wins in Nevada | More stories

EFCC obtains fresh evidence against ex-PDP Chairman, Haliru Bello, son. This Day Sheriff and Fani-Kayode attack each other. Leadership Policemen, soldiers clash in Abia. Punch Top lawyer interrogated by EFCC over Halliburton scandal. Nation Witness says he received N29 million from NIMASA for doing nothing. Leadership Diezani denies allegations by GMDs over $24 billion oil swap/OPA deals. Vanguard States... Read More
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February 23, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari gets support of Ndigbo, Arewa | Marafa snubs Senate Ethics Committee | US war on ISIS costing a mint | More stories

ACF, Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports Buhari’s anti-corruption war. Leadership Blind man gets appointment as Buhari’s aide. Punch Former Interior Permanent Secretary, Abba Moro arrested by EFCC. This Day Wike suspends three LG Chairmen for absence from security meeting. Leadership Court suspends Okah’s trial. Vanguard Tompolo denies giving ultimatum to Buhari. Leadership EFCC says Sheriff is being... Read More
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February 22, 2016

Diezani summoned by House of Reps over oil swap contracts

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been summoned by the Federal House of Representatives. The House of Representatives Committee on Crude Oil Swap on Monday, dispatched the letter of invitation to the former minister. Alison-Madueke is expected to appear before the committee on Thursday, March 3 . She is expected to shed... Read More
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January 22, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Ex-militants deny bombing pipelines | Akande and the parasites | Trump leads in Iowa | More stories

Akande says parasites defecting to APC should be watched. Vanguard Dangote, Bill Gates donate $100 million to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria. Leadership Diezani seen at the London police station. Nation Fayose denies having properties in Dubai. Leadership Ayade says he’s still a PDP member. Vanguard Borno elders say suspects of arms deal are the real... Read More
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December 18, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Abacha loot balance is $26m, £19m | Wike blows hot | Republican elites get desperate | More stories

Buratai says Shiite leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky is no longer with army. YNaija Northern governors in emergency meeting over Shiite killings. This Day Pro-Biafrans move protest to Enugu. Leadership MTN heads to court to challenge N3.9bn fine. This Day Diezani is not dead – Family lawyer. Punch Wike says no military, police harassment of voters will be... Read More
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November 18, 2015

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Diezani begs for mercy | Ben Carson knows nothing about the Middle East | Ekweremadu escapes assassination | More stories

NNPC orders DPR to seal filling stations hoarding petrol. YNaija Kwara governor, Ahmed swears in second batch commissioners. Leadership Fresh bombing in Yola killing over 30 killed, 80 injured. This Day Assassination attempt carried out on Ekweremadu’s life. Leadership Dokpesi says- ‘I didn’t apologise for PDP, Jonathan’. This Day Jega not cool with new source... Read More
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October 26, 2015

‘Leave Diezani alone… are there no other governors that have stolen?’

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) claims that the anti- corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is targeted at the Ijaws from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. President of the IYC, Udengs Eradiri, made the allegation over the weekend, while also urging the federal government against prosecuting the former minister of petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke. “The UK government should stay away... Read More
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October 8, 2015

Diezani reportedly stuck in London till April 2016

Former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has reportedly been restricted from leaving the United Kingdom where she is to be tried till April 2016. Diezani, who was recently arrested and released on bail, is expected to be arraigned before the magistrate, after the conclusion of investigation into allegations of money laundering and bribery levelled against her. Consequently, she... Read More
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October 2, 2015

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke arrested in London

The former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reportedly been arrested in London, for alleged money laundering. Diezani was said to have been apprehended alongside four others, on Friday by the United Kingdom National Crimes Agency. Premium Times reports that Diezani’s arrest was confirmed by two top British officials in London. It is believed that Diezani’s arrest... Read More
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August 31, 2015

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: 35 princes one throne, Afenifere calls Tinubu a liar, Dasuki heads to court, More stories

Oyegun says most of them are not comfortable with Buhari’s appointments. YNaija Council of Imams supports Buhari’s loot recovery. Vanguard 35 princes from 4 ruling houses compete to succeed Ooni of Ife. YNaija Boko haram kills 68 in Borno village. Vanguard Afenifere says Tinubu lied, Yoruba people regrets voting Buhari. YNaija Olulade says Ambode’s victory, end... Read More
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June 12, 2014

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Diezani loses bid to become OPEC Secretary General

by Oge Okonkwo Hopes were dashed on Wednesday for Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who was nominated by President Gooduck Jonathan to become the Secretary General of the influential Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This followed the decision of the members of OPEC to extend the tenure of the incumbent Secretary General, Abdullah al-Badri... Read More
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December 31, 2012

Who is the WORST Person of the Year 2012? See Hauwa Gambo’s Top 10 List!

by Hauwa Gambo So of course, I just had to do this. Certain people this year have just been the worst – the absolute worst. After thinking long and hard about this, here I take my  pick of some of the the worst 10… 1. Farouk Lawan: It is almost impossible, just impossible, to over-state... Read More
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December 9, 2012

YNaija Editorial: The disturbing arrogance of Diezani Alison-Madueke

  A question ought to be asked, and it is one that urgently needs answering – what is it that Diezani Alison-Madueke says or does that makes the government of Goodluck Jonathan unable to call her to order? (Read Star Wars in Aso Rock: Alison-Madueke meets Jonathan over Okonjo-Iweala HERE) Since her unfortunate entrance into... Read More
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