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Africa & World Politics, Headlines, National Politics, Top Stories
Friday, November 4th, 2016

By Chukwuma Muanya, Assistant Editor Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole advertisement TOP HEADLINES Nigerians seeking overseas treatment for medical conditions and those who go to have their babies so that they could become citizens of that country, may not be allowed into the United Kingdom (U.K.) after a Nigerian […]
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Corruption Politics, Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Latest Politics, National Politics, Presidency, Raw Politics
Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Condemnation on Tuesday greeted the comments by former President Goodluck Jonathan that a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd,), did not steal $2.1bn contrary to the accusation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, currently prosecuting the ex-NSA.Jonathan had stated that it was inconceivable to say that Dasuki stole $2.2bn, contending that his […]
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First Ladies, General Politics, Hajiha Aisha Buhari, Headlines, National Politics, Top Stories, Women Politics
Thursday, October 27th, 2016

Wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Umar Muhammed, Yola The Adamawa League of Women Empowerment has said that Aisha Buhari’s recent BBC Hausa Service interview “breached the norms and values of a decent housewife of a serving president.” They also described it as “ill-timed and counter-productive,” saying it was critical of President Muhammadu Buhari’s approach to governance. […]
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General Politics, Headlines, National Politics, Niger Delta, Top Stories
Wednesday, October 19th, 2016

The son of renowned Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed more than 20 years ago, has died in London. Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr, 47, passed away after suffering a stroke, his family say. He was a journalist who became an adviser to three presidents. The 1995 execution of his father by a military government […]
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First Ladies, Hajiha Aisha Buhari, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Friday, October 14th, 2016

-BBC Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife has warned him that she may not back him at the next election unless he shakes up his government. In a BBC interview, Aisha Buhari said the president “does not know” most of the top officials he has appointed. She suggested the government had been hijacked, saying a […]
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Corruption Politics, First Ladies, Headlines, National Politics, Patience Jonathan, Raw Politics, Women Politics
Thursday, October 13th, 2016

Ramon Oladimeji The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday vowed that the wife of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, would not go scot-free if its investigation uncovers evidence of corruption against her. The Deputy Director of Operations, EFCC, Mr. Iliyasu Kwarbai, made this vow after receiving a petition against Patience and the ruling All Progressives […]
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Headlines, House, Legislature, Muhammadu Buhari (1983-85, 2015 - 2023), National Politics, Presidency, Senate, Top Stories
Thursday, October 6th, 2016

By Levinus Nwabughiogu ABUJA – Presidency Thursday night gave conditions for the appearance of President Muhammadu Buhari before the National Assembly. Recall that the National Assembly on Thursday summoned Buhari on issues bothering on the dwindling economy. When contacted over the summons, the presidency speaking through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media […]
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Corruption Politics, First Ladies, Latest Politics, National Politics, Patience Jonathan, Raw Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, September 28th, 2016

By Innocent Anaba Lagos— AN aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Waripamo-Owei Dudafa and one of his co-accused in an alleged $15.5 million fraud charge, Amajuoyi Briggs, yesterday, asked a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to reverse the guilty plea entered into by four firms, who were charged along with them by the Economic […]
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Corruption Politics, EFCC Politics, First Ladies, Headlines, National Politics, Patience Jonathan, Raw Politics
Saturday, September 17th, 2016

Guardian Wants four accounts unsealed Former First Lady, Mrs. Patience Ibifaka Jonathan, yesterday instituted a $200 million suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a Federal High Court in Lagos. This followed an admission of money laundering by four firms, which she claims the anti-graft agency had used to inconvenience and […]
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Economy, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

How Nigeria slipped into economic recession, by experts By Roseline Okere Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Kayode SoremekunVice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Kayode Soremekun •Warn govt against excessive borrowing • Classify country as a rental economy. Running an oil-dependent economy, lack of sustainable developmental strategies, and mismanagement of Nigeria’s petroleum revenues have been identified […]