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EFCC’s Sword of Damocles is hanging over you, Saraki tells CCT chairman

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja Raphael Oluyede, a lwayer representing Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki has told the Code of Coduct Tirbunal (CCT)…

Iyabo Anisulowo: Police in manhunt for abductors

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Five crack police teams are on the trail of abductors of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress,…

Zakzaky/Army Clash: Shiite Muslims boycott panel as sitting winds up

The Kaduna Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday concluded its Public Hearing into the December 12 Shiite/Army clash in Zaria…

Oshiomhole’s aide denies petitioning ‎EFCC against Deputy Gov

The cold war between Governor Adams Oshiomhole and his peputy, Dr. Pius Odubu, took a new twist on Tuesday with…
Chairman Code of Conduct Tribunal Justice Danladi-Umar

Will CCT chairman be sacked? Tribunal delivers ruling tomorrow

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) will on Thursday, April 28, deliver its ruling on an application filed by Senate…

Wema Bank staff, accomplice steal from ATM

Paul Iyoghojie A staff of Wema Bank headquarters, Lagos, southwest Nigeria, Dayo Omozefe, 30, who operates the bank’s ATM has…
NDLEA arrests 20 drug traffickers in Edo

Recruitment: NDLEA warns public against fraudsters

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Wednesday warned the public against fraudsters claiming to be recruiting on behalf…

Go after herdsmen, Buhari orders military, police

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Abuja directed the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olonisakin and Inspector-General of Police…

Buhari urges World Bank to aid speedy return of $320m Abacha loot

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja urged the World Bank to do all within its powers to facilitate the speedy…

Great Ogboru dumps Labour Party

Jethro Ibileke/Asaba The governorship candidate of Labour Party (LP) in Delta state in the 2015 election, Chief Great Ogboru has…

Jazz festival puts Lagos on global tourism map, says Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday expressed optimism that the activities lined up for the forthcoming Lagos International Jazz…

Saraki says CCT chairman is corrupt, wants him to step down

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja In a renewed bid to stall his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola…

Forgery suit against Saraki, Ekweremadu, adjourned

The case instituted against Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, challenging their election as principal officers of…

SON impounds 10,000 substandard tyres in Kaduna

The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has impounded more than 10,000 used and substandard tyres in Kaduna. The tyres were…

Why we plan to make Yoruba Language compulsory in Lagos schools – Lawmaker

Public and private primary, secondary schools as well as tertiary institutions in Lagos, western Nigeria may soon commence compulsory teaching…
The Senate invokes provisions of Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution to sack Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal(CCT) Danladi Umar.

Saraki’s trial resumes on convivial note as Oluyede bows to Justice Umar

Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki on 13-count charge of false assets declaration before the Code of…

Appoint experienced person to head power ministry, Ewenla tells Buhari

Yusuf Muhammed The CEO of Adedas Company Global Services Limited, Prince Adedipe Ewenla has advised President Muhammad Buhari to appoint…

Why I parted ways with Olamide – Lil Kesh

Funsho Arogundade For about a week, the news surrounding the business relationship between rap star, Olamide and his protégé, Ololade…

Amosu’s N2.6bn MRI machine seized as Badeh loses $1m to FG

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized a N2.6 billion Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine from the Diagnostic…

EFCC seizes Diezani’s houses, £600k wrist watch

The Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has swooped in on former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke seizing some of…

EFCC uncovers fresh $12.9bn arms deal fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has uncovered fresh $12.9 billion arms deals fraud during the administration of ex-President…

Reconcile with APC, groups urge Timipre Sylva

Some groups have urged former governor Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa to reconcile with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the…

Respect court judgments, Segun Oni tells Wike

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday advised Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers to respect court judgments. Chief Segun Oni,…
MACBAN alleges that killings of innocent herders by a vigilance group is going on in Sokoto State with 16 lives lost so far.

Call Fulani herdsmen to order, Agbekoya tells FG

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta A call has gone to the federal government to caution Fulani herdsman over reckless grazing on farms and…

A manual for Nigeria’s low and medium scale criminals by Okey Ndibe

By Okey Ndibe If you happen to know any Nigerian armed robber, pickpocket, small-time con artist, low-level 419-er or participant…

If I were to do it again, I will vote Buhari

I am aware some people may not be comfortable with my title, but I need to share my perspectives nonetheless.…

Buhari will approve 2016 Budget in a matter of days, says Saraki

Nigeria’s senate president, Bukola Saraki has assured Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will assent to the 2016 budget in a…

Ban ki-Moon appoints Abiodun Bashua to investigate South Sudan UN mission

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon on Tuesday announced the appointment of Abiodun Bashua of Nigeria to lead the special investigation…

2016 Budget: NASS has resolved differences with Presidency – Saraki

President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, says all the grey areas in the 2016 Budget have been resolved. Saraki…

PICTURES: Buhari finally meets with Saraki, Dogara, others

President Muhammadu Buhari accompanied by the Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Chief of Staff Malam Abba Kyari, Minister of National…