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N4.9bn fraud: EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode with 115 cheques

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, Top Stories Thursday, February 21st, 2019

Oladimeji Ramon The N4.9bn fraud trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, resumed on Wednesday with the prosecution tendering 115 cheques as exhibits against him and his co-defendants. Fani-Kayode is standing trial in connection with the funding for the failed re-election bid of former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015. He is being […]

Anti-Corruption Fight: Nigeria needs God’s guidance, prayers – Buhari

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, Latest Politics Sunday, February 3rd, 2019

NAN President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption needs God’s guidance and prayers as he pledged to redouble his administration’s efforts toward promoting peace and prosperity, and to fight corruption to a standstill. The president made the pledge when he met with members of Jigawa State Council of Traditional Rulers at the government house, Dutse. Buhari, […]

BREAKING: EFCC files fraud charges against Babachir, Oke, wife

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Wednesday, January 30th, 2019

Ade Adesomoju, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fraud charges against the immediate-past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke, and his wife, Mrs. Folashade Oke. The PUNCH gathered that the anti-graft agency on Wednesday filed 10 counts against Lawal and […]

Diezani’s poll cash :Ex-Gov. Dakingari, 2 others remanded in EFCC custody

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Governors, Kebbi, Latest Politics, State News Friday, December 7th, 2018

Bernin Kebbi – The Federal High Court sitting in Bernin Kebbi, the Kebbi State capital,on Thursday remanded the former governor of the state, Usman Saidu Dakingari, Sunday Dogonyaro and Garba Rabiu Kamba, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes over their alleged receipt and use of the sum of N450 million from a […]

Buhari to corrupt leaders: You won’t escape jail

Posted by admin Corruption Politics Saturday, November 24th, 2018

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that leaders who undermine the economy by denying workers their benefits, while stuffing personal accounts with public funds will not escape the current anti-corruption dragnet. The president stated this when he received All Progressives Congress (APC) delegation from Benue State, led by Sen. George Akume, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. […]

EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, State News Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

You are sealing innocent people’s houses -Fayose By Rotimi Ojomoyela Ado-Ekiti-The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on Thursday sealed off buildings allegedly owned by former governor Ayodele Fayose in Ekiti State capital city. Among those closed down were, NTS Event Hall Hotel, located at Fajuyi Park beside the old Mr Biggs in Ado Ekiti, 104.1 […]

Breaking: Court revokes ex-Abia Gov. Orji Kalu’s bail

Posted by admin Abia, Corruption Politics, National Politics, Raw Politics, State News Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

The Federal High Court in Lagos has revoked the bail granted in 2007 to a former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, who is facing N7.65bn fraud charges. Justice Mohammed Idris revoked Kalu’s bail on Monday for the failure of the ex-governor to appear in court for his trial. Kalu’s lawyer, Prof. Awa […]

EFCC confirms moves to bring back Alison-Madueke

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, November 13th, 2018

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has confirmed that the process to bring back former Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke, from the United Kingdom has begun. Acting spokesman of the Commission, Mr. Tony Orilade, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeriaon Sunday in Abuja. There have been calls from different quarters for […]

Obanikoro, Omisore recover passports from EFCC, ex-minister returns to US

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Latest Politics, Raw Politics Monday, October 22nd, 2018

Eniola Akinkuotu A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has retrieved his passports from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Sunday PUNCH can report. This is despite a directive by the Federal Government that 50 persons under investigations for fraud exceeding N50m are restricted from travelling. An impeccable source in the EFCC told our […]

EFCC charges Fayose, hotel with N1.3bn fraud

Posted by admin Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, Ekiti, State News, Top Stories Sunday, October 21st, 2018

Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed corruption charges against a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and his hotel, Spotless Investment Limited, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. It was learnt that the EFCC filed the charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Fayose is accused of receiving about N1.3bn […]

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3 Osinbajo survives helicopter crash Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on yesterday survived helicopter crash in Kogi State. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on [...] Osinbajo’s Chopper Crash: Thank God for Osinbajo’s safety – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated God for the safety of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of [...] Anti-Corruption Fight: Nigeria needs God’s guidance, prayers – BuhariNAN President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption needs God’s guidance and prayers as he pledged to redouble his administration’s efforts toward [...] Gov Ishaku’s CPS, others regain freedom from abductorsThe Chief Press Secretary to Gov Darius Ishaku of Taraba state, Alh Hassan Mijinyawa, and two others who were kidnapped [...]	4	5	6 Campaign: Buhari, Osinbajo arrive Ondo, Ekiti amidst tight securityPresident Muhammdu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday arrived in Akure, the Ondo State capital, amidst heavy security [...] Burkina Faso Army kill 146 jihadistsSoldiers in Burkina Faso killed 146 jihadists in response to a terrorist attack in which 14 civilians were killed, the [...] Liberian President Weah goes spiritual, asks compatriots to ‘pray for our economy’ Liberia’s President George Weah has urged citizens to pray for two hours every day for God’s intervention in solving some [...] Igbo may lose again over lack of political intelligence –Okorocha George Onyejiuwa, and Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said Igbo may lose, again, as they did in the civil war, over [...] Lagos: Ambode presents N852.317bn 2019 budgetMoshood Adebayo and Chinelo Obogo After many months of squabbles between the executive and legislative arms of government, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, [...] Women involvement key to conflicts solution, lasting peace – WANEPJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The West African Network of Peacebuilders (WANEP) has said without meaningful inclusion of women, there can never be a lasting [...] Again, suspected herdsmen attack Benue communitiesRose Ejembi, Makurdi There was heavy shootings around Tomatar village and environs in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on Monday, after [...] 2019: Buhari seeks support of Ekiti ObasWole Balogun, Ado Ekiti President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Ekiti Obas to support his re-election bid for sustainable peace in [...]	7 OBJ Epistle: Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense – By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olalekan Waheed Adigun \| NNP \| Feb. 7, 2019 – After much hesitations, I decided to read ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s [...] Obasanjo belongs in dustbin of history – AkinrinadeEniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Alani Akinrinade (retd.), has asked Nigerians to ignore former President Olusegun [...]	8 Abia North: Kalu leads opinion pollAhead of the forthcoming general elections, a civil society organisation, “Selfless Project’’ has concluded its opinion poll in Isiukwuato, Ummuneochi, Bende, [...]	9 Why Obasanjo’s Voice Still Matters – Dr. Jideofor AdibeDr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| Feb. 9, 2019 – Obasanjo’s recent 16-page letter to Buhari, which sounds more like [...]
10 Presidential race: The battleground statesOn February 16, Nigerians will troop out to elect a new President that will pilot the affairs of the nation [...] Elections: Nigerians react to giant broom erected in Abuja Below are their views: View image on Twitter Reno Omokri ✔@renoomokri .@ProfOsinbajo: Sir, Nigerians say we can’t point to a single project initiated, started [...]	11	12 U-20 AFCON : Flying Eagles battles Mali in semi finals Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will battle for a ticket in the final of the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they [...] Zimbabwe bans soldiers from marrying each other; those already married given ultimatumTHE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has banned serving soldiers from marrying each other and given those already married an ultimatum [...] Zambia orders suspension of controversial reality show NAN Zambia’s broadcasting regulator on Tuesday ordered Africa’s biggest television operator, Multichoice, to suspend a realty show for allegedly promoting homosexuality. The [...] Ex Somali refugee, now U.S. Congresswoman, IIhan Omar, in trouble over Israel tweet The Canadian Politician (Toronto) – Minnesota Congresswoman and first Somali in the U.S. House of Representatives, IIhan Omar, has apologized for [...] Again, Buhari’s campaign turns bloody as 4 die in Rivers TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Four persons were confirmed dead while scores became unconscious as a result of a stampede at the Adokiye [...] Rivers polls: 54 governorship candidates drop ambition, back Wike (This is very suspicious. Were they bribed?)TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Fifty-four gubernatorial candidates of various political parties in Rivers State have given reasons for their decision to drop [...] Why we are interested in Nigeria’s election – UKAidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK), has said it is interest in the forthcoming elections in the country because it wants [...] Court fines EFCC, banks for freezing Benue govt’s accountsRose Ejembi, Makurdi A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon on Tuesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, [...] 4 more Sokoto commissioners set to defect to APC – WamakkoFour serving commissioners under the incumbent People’s Democratic Party (PDP)- led Sokoto State government will soon defect to the All [...] Nigerians never learnt anything from Nigeria-Biafran War; causative factors still with us till now – Gen OkonJoe Effiong, Uyo, A Biafran war veteran, Major-General Okon E. Okon (retd), has warned that the problems which led to the [...] US Ambassador replies FG over comments on 2019 elections Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States (US), has replied the Federal government following an allegation that it was undermining the credibility [...] Canada to welcome refugees from Libya, other African countries – Ahmed Hussen, Immigration Minister The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) As part of Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Refugee Agency to resettle refugees fleeing war, [...]	13 Why Osinbajo’s chopper crashed by AIB Louis Ibah The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released a preliminary report on the cause of the crash of a Caverton [...] Boko Haram attacks Shettima’s campaign convoyTimothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the convoy of Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, along a major road in [...] Militants were unleashed on my government – Buhari declaresJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye’s, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that militants were unleashed on his government in the early days of his administration. He [...] Breaking: CCT orders Police, DSS to arrest suspended CJN, OnnoghenBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, has ordered key security agencies in the country to [...]	14 15 Imo guber candidates adopt Araraume By Chinonso Alozie Fifteen governorship candidates of different political parties under the platform of Forum of Imo State Governorship Candidates, today [...] Breaking: Former U.S President, Bill Clinton calls BuhariBy Nwafor Sunday Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, Wednesday, called the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, [...]	15 Number of PVCs exceeds total registered voters in Oyo The number of Permanent Voter Cards in Oyo State is 28,539 higher than the number of registered voters in the state. While [...] JUST IN: INEC postpones elections to Feb. 23 – says it is not ready – Nigerians and international community disappointed The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to shift Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections till next week 23 February. It [...] President Trump declares national emergency at U.S. southern border with MexicoThe Canadian Politician (Toronto) – President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency at the southern border where he said drugs, [...]	16
17 Wike alleges plot by Amaechi, others to bomb INEC offices, disrupt pollsTony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has has alleged a plot by his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi, in collaboration with [...]	18 Global Media Coverage: Campaigning Begins in Nigeria after last minute postponement of presidential vote The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) – The last minute delay of the Nigerian presidential elections have spiralled into an accusation match [...]	19	20 Woman accuses ex-footballer, Kaita of child abandonment, petitions NAPTIP By Aderogba George A woman, Ms Esther Eniola, has petitioned the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking [...] Neymar cried for 2 days after latest injuryParis Saint-Germain star Neymar has revealed to Brazilian TV channel Globo that he “spent two days at home crying” after [...] Invalid medical certificate: Uzoho,Super Eagles goalkeeper, suspended, fined €1000 The Cyprus Football Association have suspended Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for one match following a ruling on a [...] $4m puts Atiku’s associate in trouble The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is reported to have arrested an associate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) [...] Customs detain four officers over civilian friend’s killing Etim Ekpimah The Nigeria Customs Service has said that four members of the patrol team involved in the killing of their [...] Gunmen assassinate Imo APC chairman Unknown gunmen have assassinated a chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State Ifeanyi Ozoemena. Ozoemena is the APC [...]	21 Ballot snatching: Groups berate Atiku, support ArmyA prominent group, Media For Morals, has expressed what it described as its full support for the Nigerian Army, particularly the [...] N4.9bn fraud: EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode with 115 cheques Oladimeji Ramon The N4.9bn fraud trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, resumed on Wednesday with the prosecution [...]	22	23
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N4.9bn fraud: EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode with 115 cheques

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Diezani’s poll cash :Ex-Gov. Dakingari, 2 others remanded in EFCC custody

Buhari to corrupt leaders: You won’t escape jail

EFCC storm Ekiti, seals off building allegedly owned by Fayose

Breaking: Court revokes ex-Abia Gov. Orji Kalu’s bail

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Obanikoro, Omisore recover passports from EFCC, ex-minister returns to US

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