The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lawal is accused of benefiting illegally from the approval of N544,119,925.36 for the removal of... Read More

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November 4, 2016

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PROFILE: Why Patience Jonathan’s way is the authentic Nigerian way

Patience Ibifaka Jonathan. Indigene of Oba Ama, Okirika community, Rivers state. Wedded to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Former first lady of Bayelsa state. Later day first lady of the federal republic of Nigeria, and all time lifter of the national mood is in the news again. This time for less than noble... Read More

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September 15, 2016

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$15m: EFCC stage-managed witnesses to lie against me – Patience Jonathan

Former first lady, Patience Jonathan on Thursday denied ownership of four accounts credited to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement by her media aide, Yemi Akinbode, Mrs Jonathan said she the accusations against her were “fallacious”. The statement said, “That Mrs. Patience Ibifaka Jonathan is laying claim to ownership of... Read More

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