N183bn NDDC fund not diverted, MD tells Buhari

THE Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dan Abia, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to deny that about N183 billion had been diverted from the commission’s account. Read more

N1trn probe: Lamorde gave seized properties to friends, siblings -Petitioner

MR George Uboh, the petitioner in the case against the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, before the Senate committee, on Wednesday, stunned his audience, when he alleged that Lamorde gave properties seized by the commission from the looters to his friends and siblings. Read more

YOU ARE A ‘GARAGE BOY’ ORUBEBE ATTACKS OSHIOMHOLE

The verbal war between the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe and Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, Wednesday, worsened with the ex-minister calling Oshiomhole a ‘garage boy,’ vowing to expose his dubious deeds against Nigerians. Read more

Why FG Must Complete 2nd Niger Bridge, Ndigbo, Others Tell Buhari

In the midst of all fears that the Federal Government has abandoned the construction of the Second Niger Bridge project, renowned Igbo leaders have appealed to President Muhammed Buhari, PMB to ensure that the all-important bridge that would complement the aging River Niger Bridge, is completed on schedule as stipulated in the contract agreement. Read more

Jonathan Successfully Fought Corruption Without Making Noise – Falana

Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has come out to laud former President Goodluck Jonathan over his successful, civilized fight against corruption. Read more

HOW AMAECHI CONVERTED N4BN AGRIC LOAN

The judicial commission of inquiry set up by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to look into the alleged sale of assets of state by the administration of former Governor Rotimi Amaechi has disclosed that former local council chairmen in the state diverted about N3 billion from the N4 billion agriculture loan granted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Read more

SENATORS DIVIDED OVER PROBE OF EFCC CHAIRMAN

The Nigerian senate has been torn apart along party lines over the probe of the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde.
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, headed by Senator Sam Anyanwu, was scheduled to host the EFCC chairman in furtherance of its investigation of a petition written by an indigene of Delta State, Mr. George Uboh. Read more

Probe of Agip Explosion in Bayelsa Underway

Investigations into the July 9, 2015 pipeline explosion that killed 14 persons at the Teibidaba-Azuzuama oil field of the Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State are reportedly underway. Read more

FG names 13-man panel to probe Yar’Adua, Jonathan

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, set up a 13-member panel to probe two of his predecessors, late Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, on procurement of arms and ammunition for the Armed Forces. Read more

BIAFRA’S SELF-DETERMINATION SUIT AGAINST NIGERIA CONTINUES SEPT 22

The ongoing legal tussle is expected to continue at the Federal High Court, Owerri, Imo State on September 22, this year in the human rights suit filed by the Bilie Human Rights Initiative on behalf of the Supreme Council of Elders of the Indigenous People of Biafra, SCE-IPOB, against the Federal Government of Nigeria. Read more

Looters’ special court: New judges fail integrity test

MAJORITY of the judges nominated for probable appointment as heads of the proposed anti-corruption specialised courts failed the integrity test being conducted by security agencies, according to Nigerian Tribune Read more

Ekiti Ex-Speaker, Bamisile, To Dump APC

Hon. Femi Bamisile, the former Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, may have concluded plans to rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Read more

UNBELIEVABLY ROTIMI AMAECHI CONFESSES TO N80 BILLION FRAUD

Former Rivers state Governor, Rotimi Amaechi has written to Bancorp Bank in Minnesota in the United States that the alleged $757 million Dollars domiciled in an account in his name; was authorized by him in error; from a Rivers State Government Account with Access Bank Plc. Read more

I’m not protecting Jonathan against probe – Bishop Kukah

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, has faulted the insinuations that he was trying to protect former President Goodluck Jonathan against probe by the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Read more

Iwuanyanwu urges Buhari to stop exclusion of Southeast in his administration

The Igbo Political Forum (IPF) has expressed concern over re­cent appointment made by the APC led Federal gov­ernment as, it noted that it was skewed against the South-east geo-political zone. Read more

“How We Destroyed PDP” – Bello Haliru Mohammed, Ag. Chair, PDP Board of Trustees

In what many has seen as an attempt to justify the betrayal of former President Goodluck Jonthan by his own party men, especially those of northern extraction, the Acting Board of Trustees Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bello Haliru Mohammed, yesterday said the violation of the zoning principle by vested interests destroyed the party. Read more

We Are Destroying Fayemi’s Legacies Of Debt, Unpaid Salaries In Ekiti Says Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that his government was destroying the legacies of huge debt, unpaid salaries, white elephant projects, bad governance and corruption left behind by the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of Dr. Kayode Fayemi, declaring that; Read more

Confusion over Appointment of New Customs Boss

Nigeria Customs Service has refused to address Deputy Comptroller-General John Atte as Acting Comptroller-General following the voluntary resignation of Dikko Inde Abdullahi on Tuesday.
The trend in the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration is to direct that the outgoing should handover to the most senior official to act in the capacity. Read more

Buhari appeases Tinubu with FIRS, appoints Fowler as Executive Chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed William Babatunde Fowler, one of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s trusted diehard loyalists, as Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina confirmed the appointment through a statement. Read more

Can APC rule Imo for 24 years?

Rochas Okorocha’s declaration that his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, would have an unbroken 24-year reign in Imo State may sound hysteric, but it offers another window for some level of introspection in the polity. Read more

Tinubu vs Fashola: Apprehension as ex-gov launches books...

Fashola made a terrible mistake. He should have reduced Tinubu's influence in the SW while he was the governor of Lagos state. With all his loyalty, the Jagaban is out to destroy him, once and for all. Can Fashola put up a good defense if Ambode pitches his tent with Asiwaju? Read more

Bode George berates Fashola over alleged N78m website scam

FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Demcoratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, yesterday, berated former governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola for allegedly spending N78 million to build a website, describing the move as a “reckless misappropriation.”bode-george-fashola Read more

FG SACKS AMCON MD, CHIKE OBI AND OTHERS

The Federal Government on Tuesday sacked the Managing Director, Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria, Mr. Mustafa Chike-Obi, in a major shakeup of the executive management team of the firm.
The dissolution of the AMCON’s management team was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. Read more

The sky is your limit, Tinubu tells Fashola

The chilled political relationship between two former governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola came to the fore yesterday, when the mainstream of the state’s political class abstained from the launch of three books on Fashola’s stewardship of the state. Read more

FA REJECTS CHELSEA RED CARD APPEAL AGAINST GOAL KEEPER COURTOIS

The Football Association (FA) has rejected Chelsea’s appeal against Thibaut Courtois’ red card, during their 2-2 draw with Swansea on Saturday.
Courtois was sent off by referee Michael Oliver, for fouling Bafetimbi Gomis, as he ran through heading for a goal which made the club feel they had a case. Read more

BEFORE THIS CHANGE BECOMES PROBLEM

An email was posted to me last week by someone who wanted to know my honest thoughts on Gov. El-rufai of Kaduna State, Mr. Nnamdi Kalu of Radio Biafra and PMB’s promise of ‘Change’. Read more

IMMORTALIZE SAM OKWARAJI, REPS TELL FG

Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, asked the Federal Government to immortalize Late Sam Okwaraji, a footballer that played for the national team in the late 80s. Read more

ICPC ORDERS FORMER INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE TO PAY BACK N145.2 MILLION TO THE TREASURY

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has ordered former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Mike Okiro to pay back N145.2 million to the treasury.
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BOKO HARAM GETS NEW LEADER, WILLING TO NEGOTIATE SURRENDER – CHADIAN PRESIDENT IDRIS DERBY

The President of Chad Idris Derby had told news reporters that Boko Haram is no longer led by Abubakar Shekau.
President Deby made the announcement in the Chadian capital, N’Djamena, saying that a new leader in the name of Mahamat Daoud has replaced Shekau as Boko Haram leader. Read more

GOVERNOR AMBODE WANTS PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE ON LAGOS LANDS SCRAPPED

Governor of Lagos state Akinwunmi Ambode, yesterday, accused members of the Presidential Task force Implementation Committee on the alienation of Federal Government Landed Properties of not working in the interest of Federal Government or the state. Read more

HOW YORUBA CHOSE AWO AS THEIR LEADER — OSOBA

Former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba, in this interview deflates claims by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in his recent book that the Yoruba never had a leader. He argues that the former president is distorting history. Osoba also spoke on other issues. Read more

BREAKING NEWS: Rivers State Resident Electoral Commissioner Mrs Khan may have Died.

Rivers State REC Mrs Khan may have Died.
Information reaching us from eyewitness around the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital  Gwagwalada confirmed that her “lifeless” bodyRead More...

Buhari Appoints New NCC Boss

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Prof. Umaru Danbatta as new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).

According to the Special Adviser on media and publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, who confirmed the appointment in a statement, Danbatta holds a Doctorate Degree in Electronic Engineering and takes over from Dr Eugene Juwah, whose tenure expired on July 29, 2015.Read More

Two Crushed To Death in Abuja Auto Crash

According to reports, two persons have been confirmed dead on Monday after a truck ran over them at the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) filling station, Kubwa, along Abuja-Kubwa expressway.
The accident occured in the early hours of the day and it was said to have been caused by a driver of an Abuja Urban Mass Transit bus popularly called ‘el-rufai bus’.Read More...

Oil crash, Dwindling Revenue Threaten Nigeria’s 2015 Budget

One of the first major tasks the administration of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari will have to contend with will be how to finance the 2015 budget in the wake of low oil price and rising threats from declining revenue.This becomes very critical when viewed against the backdrop of the tough economic conditions witnessed over the last couple of months in the country, Read More...

ARMY TO LAUNCH BRIGADE AT SAMBISA FOREST, SECURITY ANALYST DISAPPROVES

Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, Maj. Gen. Tukur Buratai, is believed to have concluded plans to establish a Special Task Force Battalion to be located in the dreaded Sambisa Forest.
It was learnt on Sunday that the establishment of the new brigade was meant to take the battle to the insurgents in their stronghold and operational domain.Read More...

We’ve found banks with stolen oil money – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, in Abuja said that his administration has identified banks, financial institutions and countries in which payments for stolen Nigerian crude oil have been deposited.

Speaking at an audience with visiting United States Congressmen, Read More...

Saraki Leads Senate Delegation to Northeast, Donates N10M to IDPs

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has assured the people of North-east region that the entire country is solidly behind them in this time of trial.

Saraki who spoke when he led a delegation of the Senate on a one-day on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Borno State, 

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Buhari Directs Inclusion of Islamic Books in Education Curriculum

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Ministry of Education to include two Islamic Studies books written by the late Justice Muhammad Bashir Sambo in the secondary school curriculum for all Federal Government Colleges.Read More...

AFRICAN FREE PRESS TELEVISION ACROSS AFRICA

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2 NIGER DELTA MINISTRY ACCOUNTANTS QUIZZED OVER MISSING 1.5 BILLION NAIRA

The sum of N1.5 billion withdrawn from the central bank of Nigerian (CBN) account of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs and what the money was used for are the subject of an inquiry that the office of Head of Service of the Federation and security agencies are currently handling with a view to retrieving the funds and prosecuting whoever is found culpable.
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Troops Uncover Boko Haram Bomb Making Factory in College

Nigerian Army has uncovered Boko Haram bomb-making factory at abandoned chemistry laboratory at Dikwa college of education in Borno state.

Bomb-making factory. Read More...