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New Naira Notes Might Be Illegal – Femi Falana
Femi Falana (SAN), an activist lawyer, has encouraged President Muhammadu Buhari to propose a Supplementary Bill to the National Assembly authorizing the withdrawal of public funds from any federation account…
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I have done nothing illegal | Saraki responds to fresh assets declaration allegation
Senate President Bukola Saraki has been named among individuals who in nearly 50 countries have reportedly been utilising shell companies in tax havens to conceal assets and evade taxes. According to Premium Times, Saraki…
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Nine policemen, 41 others charged with illegal firearms deal
The Federal Government through the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, has charged 51 defendants, including nine policemen with illegal dealing in firearms. The case was filed at the…
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Police discover illegal firearm factory in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said it has discovered a factory fabricating illegal firearm in Shenagu village near Zuba, FCT. FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello told journalists in Abuja…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s ‘house arrest’ is illegal, unconstitutional – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has said the deployment of armed troops in Abia state and the house arrest of Nnamdi Kanu are illegal and unconstitutional. Falana said the Federal Government…
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Paris Club refund: We didn’t do anything illegal – NGF
The Nigeria Governors' Forum on Monday insisted that it has done nothing illegal in the disbursement of the Paris Club loan refund to states. The reaction came after reports emanated…
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‘NSCDC illegally recruits new personnel without undergoing training’
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has allegedly recruited 100 personnel without proper training and documentation. Punch reports that the recruits are relatives and wards of influential people,…
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We did not ban Shi’ites, says Kaduna govt
The Kaduna State Government on Wednesday said it did not ban the Islamic Movement in Nigeria also known as Shi'ites in the State. The government spokesman, Samuel Aruwan said this at…
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Eye on Ambode: ‘Omo-Onile’ must go, New Pen Cinema fly-over and more (PHOTOS)
Last week on Keeping an Eye on Governor Ambode, he commissioned a new helipad for the Lagos State Teaching Hospital, commenced the training of over 2,000 youths to mark Youth…
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PDP blasts INEC over postponement of Rivers rerun election
The Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the indefinite postponement of the Rivers re-run election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. In a statement released earlier this week, the electoral…
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Activists say Lai Mohammed’s N13 million request illegal
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mike Ozekhome and the Executive Director of Media Rights Agenda, Edetaen Ojo have declared that the request to NBC for N13 million loan made by the Minister of…
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Nigeria loses N779m daily to illegal exportation of gold
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has revealed that about 100 kilogrammes of gold is exported outside Nigeria every single day, without records being made. Based on the…
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‘Congratulating Ikpeazu is endorsing criminality’ – Alex Otti
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia State, Alex Otti has declared that he will not congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party and the governor of the state,…
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‘Europe has more Nigerian nurses than Nigeria’ – EU
The Head of European Union Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Michael Arrion, on Thursday, said there are more Nigerian Nurses in Europe than there…
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Nigeria Immigration bosses accused of ‘illegal recruitment’
An illegal recruitment of 300 personnel is alleged to have been perpetrated by the top management officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service. Punch Newspapers reports that the personnel were employed…
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DSS, EFCC to probe illegal lifting of Nigeria’s crude oil under Jonathan
The Department of State Services and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission may be investigating the illegal lifting of crude oil between 2007 and 2015. The agencies are said to…
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Civil servants to Buhari: ‘Reverse Jonathan’s illegal recruitment’
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari, to reverse the illegal recruitment carried out in the last 5 years. According to the civil…
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INEC Chairman is Buhari’s in-law, her appointment is illegal – Fayose
Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor has described as illegal, the appointment of Amina Zakari as Acting Chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission. According to Fayose, President Buhari is an…
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“Arrest or extradition of Kashamu is illegal” – Federal High Court gives judgement
by Kolapo Olapoju Security agencies in Nigeria have been restrained from arresting and transporting the Senator-elect for Ogun East Senatorial District, Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to stand trial on…
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Niger Crisis: Adamu Usman says his impeachment is illegal
by Ranti Joseph Over the past weeks, Niger state has been dealing with their own fair share of crisis rocking the impeachment of the state’s speaker and also the governor,…
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Opinion: The ‘appointment’ of new service chiefs is illegal & unconstitutional
by Jiti Ogunye The President cannot “informally” appoint service chiefs and later seek “formal” confirmation of “appointments”. On 16th of January, 2014, a day after the Armed Forces Remembrance Day…
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What was she thinking? This woman’s massive O cup boobs put her life in danger (PHOTOS)
by Tutu Akinlabi A middle aged woman may be a victim of severe health risks and even death as a result of her breast implants. Elizabeth Starr, 44, had an…
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G5 Governors: Tambuwal meets with Buhari, Tinubu, others
by Adeola Balogun Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday had a meeting with the governors who crossed over to join them from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…
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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan finally agrees to let Tukur go
by 'Jola Sotubo The major cause of agitation between the main body of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) and the now defunct Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the group has finally…
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PDP crisis: Pres. Jonathan holds closed-door meeting with Lamido, Aliyu
by 'Jola Sotubo President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday met with Governor Babangida Aliyu of Niger and Sule Lamido of Jigawa. The two governors have been in-between ranks following their decision to…
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No shaking: I’m still a member of the PDP – Oyinlola
by Adeola Balogun Following the recent merger between the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), former Osun State Governor and…
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APC merger update: The agents of distraction have finally left – PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has maintained a strong front in relation to the recent defection of some of its members to rival All Progressives Congress (APC).…
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APC merger update: President to meet G-7 govs on Sunday
by 'Jola Sotubo Despite the much publicized merger between aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling party has said that President…
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APC merger update: Why Govs Aliyu and Lamido chose to remain in the PDP
by 'Jola Sotubo The defection of some members of the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to generate ripples…
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APC merger update: I have not left PDP – Babangida Aliyu says
by 'Jola Sotubo Following reports that the 7 aggrieved governors under the Abubakar Baraje-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had moved to rival All Progressives Congress (APC), Niger…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy