ounsel to Williams Ajayi’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Ekiti State, Mr. Niran Owoseeni, on Wednesday withdrew from handling the ongoing case of the group before the Court of Appeal sitting in Ado Ekiti.
Wednesday, 8 February 2017
How I Was Paid N200 By Boko Haram – Suicide Bomber
A female Boko Haram suicide bomber identified as Amina, who was captured by men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Tuesday in Maiduguri, revealed that she was paid N200 only to carry out the foiled suicide bombing mission.
OZEKHOME: We Are Vindicated In Our Funds Diversion Claims- Ekiti APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has said it has been vindicated in its claim that Governor Ayodele Fayose has been spending the state’s money to allegedly prosecute his private legal matter with EFCC.
Crisis Rocks Oyo NAPTAN Over Alleged Corruption
The crisis rocking Oyo State chapter of National Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) on Wednesday took another dimension as members accused the association’s, chairman, Alhaji Abiodun Jimoh of corrupt practices.
Good Governance: A/Ibom Joins PMB Anti-corruption Crusade
Akwa Ibom State has stated that it has joined the league of anti-corruption crusade to promote good governance and accountability in the Nigerian polity.
Rivers rerun: We have not been informed of police panel report – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it was yet to receive the report of the Police panel that investigated activities surrounding the Dec. 10, 2016 parliamentary re-run polls in Rivers.The panel, which was constituted by police high command submitted report to the Inspector-General of Police on Tuesday in Abuja.
NFF says only intensive preparation will help Super Eagles to Russia 2018
The NFF Executive Committee, which met Tuesday in Abuja to deliberate on the Super Eagles and other matters, said it has resolved on ensuring this was achieved.In its communiqué after the meeting, the NFF also agreed to intensify its preparation ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying series starting in June this year.
Nollywood producer, Seun Egbegbe to appear in court today
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that Nollywood filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, will appear in court today for one-count charge of theft of nine iPhones.
#BBNaija: Eviction fever sets in as five housemates get nominated
Monday night’s nomination show was full of surprises as actor Bassey, Bisola, CocoIce, Debie-Rise and Gifty were announced as the housemates that are up for possible eviction.
Rivers Rerun: Police Panel Recovers N111m Bribe Money
The police panel set up by the inspector general of police, Ibrahim Idris, has presented the report of its findings, with the sum of N111,300,000.00 alleged to be recovered from staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as bribes from the Rivers State government.
Mikel Struggles For Form In China, Suffers Sixth Consecutive Loss
John Obi Mikel and his Tianjin Teda teammates are struggling for form ahead of the start of the Chinese Super League.The Nigerian captain was named in the starting line-up as Tianjin Teda suffered a 3-1 loss to South Korean second-tier club Busan IPark on Tuesday, February 7.
Saraki Appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed As Chief Of Staff
The Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has appointed a former permanent secretary in the Federal Civil Service, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, as his new Chief of Staff.
12,000 Nigerians In Germany Face Likely Deportation
At least 12,000 Nigerians living in Germany may be deported next year.Germany’s global head of programme, migration and development, Ralf Sanftenberg, disclosed this during a visit to the senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on foreign affairs and diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Blogger’s Wife Has Deep Story Line – Cast
Scheduled to hit the cinemas on Feb. 10, the casts of the movie ‘Blogger’s Wife has categorised it as a movie with deep storyline and full of moral lessons.
Sustainable Energy Crucial To Economic Development – Tambuwal
Sokoto State governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said yesterday that the nation can only develop when the worrisome issue of power is addressed.
We’ll Keep Demanding Until 195 Girls Are Rescued – BBOG
The #BringBackOurGirls group (BBOG) group has stated that it won’t stop demanding until the remaining 195 girls are rescued.
In a press release signed by the leaders of the group, Dr Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, the group therefore called on the federal government to accelerate the effort of the rescue operation of the girls.
Senate To Ambassadors: Don’t Make Yourselves Inaccessible To Nigerians
The Senate has cautioned the 46 non-career ambassadorial nominees against making themselves inaccessible to Nigerians in their countries of posting or show preferential treatment to select few at the expense of others, when confirmed as ambassadors.
The advice was given yesterday at the National Assembly by the chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu, at the opening ceremony of the screening exercise conducted for the nominees by the committee.
No need for emergency sitting over Buhari’s letter, says Senate
There is no need to recall senators for plenary to debate President Muhammadu Buhari’s medical vacation extension letter, the Senate said yesterday.
The upper chamber, which confirmed receipt of the letter, said the president had complied with the constitution’s requirement to that the Senate must be informed about his vacation.
Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs Chairman Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi told reporters that Senate President Bukola Saraki had received the letter.
Recession over soon, says Ag. President Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday reassured Nigerians that the economic hardship brought about by the recession in the country will soon be over.
Series of protests for and against government policies were held in some parts of the country on Monday.
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