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October 23, 2017

Misau to appear before senate panel over allegations against IGP

The Senate ad hoc committee investigating allegations of corruption and misconduct by Senator Isah Misau against the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris will probe the senator on Tuesday. The Chairman of the committee and Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Francis Alimikhena, made this known to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. What happened: Senator Misau... Read More

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October 8, 2017

Shi’ites submit memo to panel probing army, after Falana held meeting with El-Zakzaky

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) has submitted a memo to the judicial panel set up to investigate allegations of extra-judicial killings made against the Nigerian army. Background: Soldiers had allegedly killed Shi’ites members during a clash in Zaria. Shi’ites leader, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky an his wife had been locked away after the clash while members... Read More

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October 2, 2017

NJC sets up panels to probe 2 chief judges, judicial officers

The Nigeria Judicial Council (NJC) has set up 15 panels to probe some judicial officers. Soji Oye, spokesman of NJC, in a statement on Monday said two Chief judges and 15 judicial officers will be probed. He said the decision was taken after considering reports of two preliminary complaints assessment committees which looked into petitions .... Read More

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September 15, 2017

APC panel on restructuring to begin public hearing on Sept 18

The All Progressives Congress panel on restructuring has announced that it would hold public hearing in the six geopolitical zones of the country. Secretary of the committee, Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi, announced this at a media briefing in Abuja, on Thursday. He said the hearing would commence on September 18 in Benin, the Edo State capital in... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Convicted soldiers appeal to Army, Buhari for pardon

Some soldiers who were dismissed by various courts-martial have appealed to the Presidential Investigation Panel to Review Compliance of the Armed Forces with Human Rights Obligations and Rules of Engagement to hear their complaints against the Nigerian Army. Among them are former Commander of the Multi-National Joint Task Force, Enitan Ransome-Kuti, Lt. Col. A. O. Ojo, and 54... Read More

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September 12, 2017

Anambra election: APC panel begins Nwoye probe

The All Progressives Congress has started the probe of the winner of the ticket for the Anambra governorship election, Tony Nwoye. This followed a petition written by Senator Andy Uba who was one of the contestants in the primaries. Uba called for a probe on the result of the primary election. Nwoye appeared before the... Read More

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August 11, 2017

IGP inaugurates panel to investigate alleged police promotion fraud

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has set up a panel to investigate alleged corruption in the promotion of police officers. This was following a statement by Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, Senator Isah Misau, who said policemen were paying huge bribes for promotion. Police spokesman, Jimoh Moshood in a statement on Friday... Read More

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APC sets up panel on restructuring, begins convention process

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has set up a committee to come up with the ruling party’s definition of restructuring. The committee headed by Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai has 10 members including governors of Osun State, Rauf Arebegsola; Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), and Simon Lalong (Plateau). Other members are Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun;... Read More

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Fayose demands release, implementation of panel report on SGF, NIA DG

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday asked the Federal Government to immedaitely release the report by an investigative panel on corruption against suspended Secretary of Government (SGF) and the Director General (DG) of The Nigeria Intelligence Agency (NIA). Fayose made the demand through a letter dated July 11th, 2017 which was reportedly received by... Read More

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‘Panel identifies police officer who released billionaire kidnapper Evans in 2006’

The Policewoman who has been accused of aiding the release of billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans in 2006 has been identified, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper, the woman simply identified as Tina is now a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP). She was reportedly involved in the transfer of Evans from... Read More

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$2.1bn arms deal: ‘Ex-Air chief’s son forfeits 20 cars’

The son of a former Chief of Air Staff, who is facing trial for $2.1billion arms deal has forfeited 20 exotic cars to the Federal Government, The Nation reports. According to the newspaper, five properties and over N2billion have been seized from the former Chief of Air Staff. The Presidential Special Investigative Committee investigating the $2.1bn arms... Read More

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Fayose’s decision to probe my govt will be futile – Fayemi

by Azeez Adeniyi The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Kayode Fayemi has said Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose’s decision to probe his administration will be futile. In a statement by his media aide, Yinka Oyebode, Fayemi said Fayose was going against the law by probing a matter that is already in court. “It is obvious, ... Read More

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Probe: ‘FG may relieve SGF, NIA boss of their duties’

by Azeez Adeniyi Suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) Babachir David Lawal and National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Director-General Ayo Oke may be relieved of their duties, The Nation reports. According to the news platform, this is the outcome of the probe into the isuues in which the two top government officials were... Read More

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Appeal Court dismisses Amaechi’s appeal against Wike

An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, has dismissed the appeal filed by the immediate past governor of the state, Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the constitution of a judicial panel of inquiry by Governor Nyesom Wike to probe him. Amaechi, who is the current Minister of Transportation, had also, among other prayers,... Read More

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Osinbajo panel may have submitted report on SGF – Presidency

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency has hinted that the Yemi Osinbajo panel investigating suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke may have submitted its report to President Muhammadu Buhari. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said this... Read More

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Osinbajo panel ‘may consider’ Senate report on suspended SGF

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidential committee investigating suspended Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayo Oke, and the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, will consider the Senate report on the SGF, Punch reports. The panel headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is investigating alleged contract fraud involving Lawal. The... Read More

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Leaking NIA secrets will do huge damage to Nigeria’s security – Anyaoku

by Azeez Adeniyi Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku has warned that the report of the probe on the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) should not be made public. Former Minister of External Affairs, Prof Bolaji Akinyemi had issued the same warning on Monday. Anyaoku in a statement issued Monday night said, ”Apart from... Read More

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Report on probe of NIA must not be made public – Ex-minister

by Azeez Adeniyi Former minister of external affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi has said the report on the probe of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) must not be made public. In a statement on Sunday, Akinyemi said President Muhammadu Buhari should have appointed someone who has knowledge of the NIA’s operations as Chairman of the panel probing... Read More

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Osinbajo’s panel requests Senate’s report on Babachir Lawal

by Azeez Adeniyi The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo-led committee investigating allegations of contract fraud against suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has requested the Senate to furnish it with relevant documents on the matter. Chairman, Ad Hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North-East, Sen. Shehu Sani, confirmed receipt of... Read More

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Osinbajo investigative panel grill Babachir Lawal

by Dolapo Adelana The presidential investigative panel set up by President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Ayo Oke is currently interrogating Lawal, Daily Trust reports. The three-man panel headed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is investigating Lawal... Read More

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‘I informed NSA about the recovered $50m’ | Suspended NIA DG tells Osinbajo’s panel

by Azeez Adeniyi The Yemi Osinbajo-led panel investigating the recovery of $50m recovered from an apartment in Ikoyi Lagos, on Monday sat for more than 11 hours, The Nation reports. The panel was questioning the suspended Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke for the second time. Some top officials of the agency were... Read More

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

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Stop acting as a ceremonial, part-time President | Fayose tells Buhari Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has said President Muhammadu Buhari has recently been functioning as a ceremonial and part-time President. 2. That report is pure mischief | Presidency denies report of Kyari, Daura’s resignation The... Read More

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Why Buhari constituted another panel to investigate SGF – Adesina

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said President Muhammadu Buhari set up a panel to investigate allegations against Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal to permanently resolve the matter. Adesina said this on Friday while speaking on Sunrise Daily, a program on Channels TV. He said,... Read More

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January 20, 2017

NAF panel summons commander, pilots over bombing of IDPs camp

As part of investigations into the accidental bombing of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Ran Borno State, the Nigerian Air Force on Thursday inaugurated a six-man investigative panel. The panel was mandated to submit its report in two weeks. Members of the panel are the NAF Chief of Standards and Evaluation, Air Vice-Marshal... Read More

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December 21, 2016

Rivers rerun: INEC sets up panel to investigate leaked audio tape

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun investigations into the leaked tape allegedly involving Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike plotting with the commission’s officials to rig the Rivers legislative rerun, Punch reports. It was gathered that INEC chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has set up a four-man committee to carry out a comprehensive investigation on... Read More

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Arms deal: ‘Enormous’ $15bn fraud discovered in the Nigerian Army

More fraud has been discovered by the presidential panel setup by President Muhammadu Buhari through the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to investigate the purchase of arms between 2007 and 2005. The panel, which has so far submitted two probe reports that led to the arrest and prosecution of several former and serving... Read More

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January 17, 2016

Shi’ite sect to shun Zaria massacre panel, unless these conditions are met

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has issued conditions that must be met before it can appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Kaduna state government to look into the clash with the Nigerian Army in December 2015. The Shi’ite sect in Nigeria says its leader, Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, must be released unconditionally... Read More

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January 11, 2016

‘Wike told us to fabricate anything to indict Amaechi’ | Former member of Rivers judicial panel confesses

Prof. Henry Ogboma, one of the 1,000 defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress has revealed shocking and startling details of instructions allegedly issued by Governor Nyesom Wike to the Rivers State Judicial Commission of Inquiry. Ogboma was part of the Commission was set up by Governor Wike to investigate the... Read More

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November 18, 2015

“I want an open trial” – Sambo Dasuki

The immediate National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, says he never received any formal or informal invitation to appear before an investigative panel on the procurement of hardware and ammunition for the armed forces. Dasuki, whose arrest was ordered by President Muhammadu Buhari, over his role in several arms deals, said he was never invited to appear before the panel.... Read More

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Former Rivers state governor, Rotimi Amaechi indicted by Justice Oremeji's probe report

October 7, 2015

‘Amaechi’s government took N53 billion from Rivers reserve fund’

The administration of former governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi has been accused of diverting N53 billion from the State Reserve Fund. This was contained in the report of the Rivers State Judicial Commission, which was submitted to Governor Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday. Wike had constituted the commission to probe the sale of valued assets belonging to the... Read More

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