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Court refuses to stop trial of Dasuki

Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory on Monday declined to discharge the embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Mohammed Dasuki from the criminal charges preferred against him by the Federal Government. In an application brought before the court, Dasuki’s counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), had urged Justice Baba-Yusuf […]

We are investigating Okonjo-Iweala and Allison-Maduake -EFCC

Posted by admin EFCC Politics, Governors, Latest Politics, National Politics, Raw Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics Monday, February 8th, 2016

The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu on Monday, disclosed that the agency had commenced investigation of the former Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo- Iweala, the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Allison-Madueke and a close associate of the former Petroleum Minister, Kola Aluko. The EFCC […]

Stay in Nigeria, Buhari advises Nigerians

Posted by admin Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), Presidency Monday, February 8th, 2016

NIGERIANS have an image problem abroad which makes it difficult to emigrate to the West, but they can stay at home where their services are needed, President Muhammadu Buhari was quoted as saying by a British newspaper on Saturday. A former army ruler from the 1980s who returned to power as a civilian after winning […]

JB Joshua: Court dismisses suit to halt trial of synagogue engineers

Posted by admin Headlines Monday, February 8th, 2016

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday dismissed two applications seeking to stop the prosecution of the two engineers who constructed the collapsed six-storey building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) in Ikotun area of Lagos. The collapse of the building, which occurred on September 12, 2014, led to the death […]

Chinese cuts off Nigerian worker’s finger in C’River (Isn’t this a crime?)

Posted by admin Cross River, Headlines, State News Monday, February 8th, 2016

A Chinese worker, identified as Njaga Chang, has cut off one of the right fingers of his Nigerian colleague at the Xin Xin Quarry in Akamkpa Local Government Area of Cross River State. The 23-year-old Nigerian victim, Nsikak Tommy, was said to have incurred the wrath of the Chinese for failing to quickly turn on […]

Kenyan Marathoner Wins Lagos City Marathon

Posted by admin Headlines, Sports, Track & Field Monday, February 8th, 2016

Kenyan Marathoner Wins Lagos City Marathon — February 6, 2016 The much awaited Lagos City Marathon has ended with over 20,000 athletes, including 150 local and international world-class runners who participated. Kenyan Marathoner- Abraham Kipton has won the inaugural edition of the race. Citizens from Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia, Morocco, Uganda, India, Cameroon, Asia and other […]

30 die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway accident

Posted by admin Headlines, Lagos, Oyo, State News Monday, February 8th, 2016

— February 8, 2016 Trailer conveying cattle, goats, collide with stationary vehicle By Omoniyi Ayedun and Oluseye Ojo, Ibadan A trailer carrying goats, motorcycles and about 100 passengers from the northern part of the country, collided with a parked bus along Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (immediately after Ibadan) resulting in the death of about 30 people. Somehow, […]

My critics are insane – Oliseh

Posted by admin Headlines, Soccer, Sports Sunday, February 7th, 2016

— February 8, 2016 BY MONICA IHEAKAM EMBATTLED Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has slammed his critics, labelling them as insane people. In a 3 minutes, 8 seconds live video broadcast on Solis Sports posted on Facebook, Oliseh, lampooned those calling for his sack because the Super Eagles lost out in the CHAN competition, […]

Amaechi spent $150 million to fund APC elections -says Wike

Posted by admin Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers, State News Sunday, February 7th, 2016

THE Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, said on Sunday that he would not have contested a governorship rerun if the Supreme Court had failed to uphold his election. The governor also alleged that between December 1 and 18 of 2014, the immediate past government in the state led by Mr. Rotimi Amaechi had used […]

AIT and Tinubu settle out of court over ‘Lion of Bourdillon’ Documentary

Posted by admin Latest Politics Sunday, February 7th, 2016

National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and DAAR Communications Plc, the owner of African Independent Television have settled out of court on Friday over a documentary titled ‘Lion of Bourdillon’ aired repeatedly on AIT prior to the 2015 general elections. Hearing the case on Friday, both lawyers informed the judge that […]