As Nigerians continue to fawn over the details of President Muhammadu Buhari‘s absence, a familiar sense of nostalgia from the late President Yar’Adua’s passing in 2010 after a long time away from office washes over the country. Though President Muhammadu Buhari is said to merely be resting in the UK, the shrouded mystery around his... Read More

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February 15, 2016

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Abacha loot: EFCC on trail of returned £22.5m, $400m stashed abroad

There are indications that the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) may invite top lawyer, Damian Dodo (SAN), for interrogation over the puzzle of the whereabouts of over $400 million allegedly looted by late Head of state, Gen. Sani Abacha, and hidden on the island of Jersey. Dodo is reported to have worked with a... Read More

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February 13, 2016

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FG reopens Halliburton bribery scandal, implicated SAN says ‘we did nothing untoward’

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has begun a fresh probe into the $180 million Halliburton bribe scandal. The anti-corruption agency is said to have questioned several well connected and highly placed persons who had benefitted from the fraud. Among those currently being probed are two former Heads of state, Five Senior Advocate of... Read More

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October 9, 2015

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Femi Kuti mourns death of Fela’s dancer, Dodo Mayana

Afrobeat maestro, Femi Anikulapo-Kuti has expressed his sadness over the death of one of his late father’s female dancers, Dodo Mayana. Femi broke the news of her death on Thursday, via his Twitter page, claiming that she was mugged, killed and dumped by the road side. Heard Dodo who sells outside the Shrine was killed... Read More

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