BREAKING: Trouble for Donald Duke’s ambition as court declares Jerry Gana SDP candidate

BREAKING: Trouble for Donald Duke’s ambition as court declares Jerry Gana SDP candidate

An FCT High Court in Maitama has declared a former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, as the winner of the October 6 Presidential primary election of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and ordered the party to forward Gana’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s flag bearer for the 2019 presidential election.... Read More

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September 27, 2018

The Big 5: #OsunDecides- You’re on your own – SDP tells Omisore; We’ve handed over the election to God – PDP | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that its candidate, Senator Ademola Adeleke will emerge victorious in Thursday’s governorship re-run election. The party’s National Vice-Chairman (South-West), Eddy Olafeso, who stated this while addressing newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, said the “PDP is not bothered because... Read More

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January 23, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Once again, Olu Falae is counting his losses

Septuagenarian and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Chief Olu Falae has spent the majority of President Buhari’s administration in serious peril, and if the events of last week are anything to go by, his woes aren’t going away anytime soon. In September 2015, he was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen on his... Read More

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January 23, 2018

The Big 5: Donald Trump signs bill to fund government for three weeks, Olu Falae says herdsmen have been attacking his farm for a while and other top stories

These are stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. A doctor, Idowu Ahmed, has died of Lassa Fever, having started treating a seven-month old baby for the same disease. The baby died on Friday. The Nigerian Mission in South Africa says indigenes responsible for the violent attack on Nigerians in Durban and other areas... Read More

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January 23, 2018

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[The Injustice Blog] Why are Fulani herdsmen targeting Olu Falae?

Sunday’s arson on Chief Olu Falae’s farm has brought to four the number of direct attacks the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation has suffered in the hands of rampaging Fulani herdsmen since 2015. In 2015 he was kidnapped on his Ilado farm, Akure, by suspected Fulani herdsmen, who were later apprehended. In 2016... Read More

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August 31, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: We don’t have power to arrest people for hate speeches – Military | Police forced my client to plead guilty, he is innocent – Kidnapper Evans’ lawyer | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. I didn’t purchase cars for ex-Edo deputy speaker for personal use – Oshiomhole – YNaija We don’t have power to arrest people for hate speeches – Military – YNaija Police forced my client to plead guilty, he is innocent – Kidnapper Evans’ lawyer – YNaija Fulani herdsmen... Read More

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August 31, 2017

Fulani herdsmen invade Falae’s farm again

Some suspected Fulani herdsmen have again invaded the farm of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, at Ilado village, in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Publicity Secretary of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, disclosed this after a meeting of the association held in Akure... Read More

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April 10, 2017

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

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. #BBNAIJA: SHOW SETS AFRICAN RECORD WITH 26 MILLION VOTES IN FINAL WEEK The just concluded Big Brother Naija show recorded over 26 million votes for the final which saw Efe emerge as winner. The anchor of the show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu disclosed this via Twitter. 2. PATIENCE... Read More

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April 10, 2017

Court sentences Falae’s abductors to life imprisonment

by Azeez Adeniyi Seven men involved in the kidnap of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae were on Monday sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ondo State High Court. They were found guilty of kidnapping Falae in his farm in Ilado Village, Akure North Local Government Area of the state in... Read More

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April 8, 2017

IBB offered to hand over power to me as interim govt head – Falae

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae has said former military dictator, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), offered to hand over power to him as the head of the Interim National Government. He said this while reacting to a comment by a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.... Read More

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April 4, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue At least ten persons have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in attacks on several villages in Kwande local government area of Benue state. 2. 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto A Junior Secondary School student over... Read More

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April 4, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: APC senators express displeasure with party leadership | 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Suspected herdsmen kill 10 in Benue – YNaija 13-year-old boy commits suicide in Sokoto – YNaija APC senators express displeasure with party leadership – YNaija Abdulsalami and I met briefly to discuss transition shortly after MKO’s death – Falae reacts to Bamaiyi’s book – YNaija Nasarawa Police... Read More

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April 4, 2017

Abdulsalami and I met briefly to discuss transition shortly after MKO’s death – Falae reacts to Bamaiyi’s book

by Dolapo Adelana A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and presidential candidate in the 1999 election has said the death of Chief MKO Abiola stalled a transitional meeting that the then Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, invited him for in Abuja. Falae said this on Monday while reacting to a book, ‘Vindication... Read More

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August 29, 2016

Campaign funds: EFCC receives email from Falae linking GEJ to N100million

Former president Goodluck Jonathan has been linked to a hundred million naira campaign fund giving to a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae prior to the 2015 election. According to The Punch a source in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Falae submitted an email correspondence between him and former Chairman of the... Read More

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August 24, 2016

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‘Falae got N100m GEJ campaign funds and kept N40m for himself’

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, may soon be charged for money laundering by the EFCC for allegedly receiving N100m from the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation during the build-up to the 2015 general elections. According to reports, the N100 million was withdrawn from the account of the Office of the... Read More

July 20, 2016

Herdsmen killings: NSCDC officials to serve as farm guards

In order to curtail and stop the alleged killings of farmers by Fulani herdsmen and adequately protect farmlands for massive cultivation, the federal government may engage the services of officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen after the meeting of... Read More

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July 17, 2016

EFCC questions Olu Falae

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, questioned Olu Falae, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, for his alleged role in the arms deal scam. Falae had in January admitted that he received N100 million from Tony Anenih, the then Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, before the 2015... Read More

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April 23, 2016

I had nothing whatsoever to do with neither Fani-Kayode nor Dasuki – Olu Falae

Former presidential aspirant – who’s the erstwhile National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae has said he said he never had any dealings with former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.) and Femi Fani-Kayode, the campaign Director of the former President, Goodluck Jonathan. Falae and several others were alleged to have received... Read More

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April 9, 2016

Again, Fulani herdsmen attack Olu Falae’s residence and farm, kill one

Once again, suspected Fulani herdsmen are alleged to have attacked the Obaile residence of elder statesman and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. According to Premium Times, about 10 Fulani herdsmen also attacked the farm of Falae, on Sunday, taking one of the security guards at the residence hostage. The security... Read More

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March 16, 2016

Falae denies sharing N3bn with Fani-Kayode, says EFCC aims to ’embarrass’ him

Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae has denied receiving N100 million through his company account from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had on Monday, alleged that N100 million was traced to Marreco Limited- Falae’s company while N840million was traced to the account of Fani Kayode and some... Read More

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March 1, 2016

Police escort shoots at Olu Falae

Policemen escorting a bullion van on Tuesday, opened fire on the vehicle conveying a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Olu Falae. The incident took place at Ile Oluji Junction on the expressway as Falae was heading to Ile-Ife, to attend a visit of the Afenifere leaders with the Ooni of Ife, Oba... Read More

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February 3, 2016

‘APC will soon disintegrate’ – Olu Falae

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chieftain of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Falae, has predicted the fragmentation of the ruling All Progressive Congress, saying that members of the party were not committed to a mutual growth and progress. Chief Falae stated this on Tuesday, while receiving former Minister of Power and Steel, Dr. Olu... Read More

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January 22, 2016

‘I feel ashamed over Dasukigate connection’ | Olu Falae speaks out on N100m received from Anenih

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party and former Secretary to the Federal Government, Olu Falae, says he feels ashamed to be associated with a former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki (retd), over the diverted $2.1bn arms funds. Falae- who was accused of receiving N100 million from the former chairman, Board of Trustees,... Read More

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January 17, 2016

‘No one asked me to return the N100m PDP gave me’ – Olu Falae

The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Olu Falae,has denied allegations that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) asked him to return the N100 million he collected from a former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tony Anenih. The PDP chieftain received the money from the... Read More

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January 11, 2016

#Dasukigate: Olu Falae never informed us of N100m received from Anenih – SDP

The Social Democratic Party, in Ogun state says its National Chairman, Olu Falae, never disclosed that he collected N100million from the former Chairman Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Tony Anenih. The party said it never received any money from Falae, contrary to his claims of distributing the money to state chapters of... Read More

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October 7, 2015

Fani-Kayode calls Fulani herdsmen ‘tsetse flies’

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the new invasion of Olu Falae’s farm by Fulani herdsmen. The former presidential candidate was kidnapped by Fulani herdsmen from the farm less than two weeks ago, and was released several days later after his family paid his ransom. But earlier on Wednesday, October 7, it... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Farmers give Buhari’s government 7-days to rescue Falae

Ondo state farmers have given the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, a seven-day ultimatum to secure the release of former presidential aspirant- Chief Olu Falae. Falae was abducted last Monday, in Akure, by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Chairman of the Farmers Association, Akin Olotu, conveyed the ultimatum to journalists on Thursday, in Akure. The farmers said if... Read More

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September 24, 2015

Why Governor Mimiko should be blamed for Falae’s kidnap – APC

The All Progressives Congress chapter of Ondo state has accused Governor Olusegun Mimiko, of being responsible for the kidnap of elder statesman, Olu Falae. The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, Falae was recently kidnapped in his farm in Akure, by Fulani herdsmen. The APC, while laying on the blame on Mimiko, said that... Read More

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September 23, 2015

President Buhari reacts to Olu Falae’s abduction

President Muhammadu Buhari, has instructed the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, to make sure the kidnapped former presidential candidate, Olu Falae, is expediently rescued. Falae was kidnapped from his farm in Akure on Monday, September 21, by Fulani herdsmen. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity tp the President, Femi Adesina, said Buhari condemns... Read More