Lukman ABOLADE 309 posts

Reps commence investigation into alleged resignation of 356 soldiers over ‘loss of interest’ in war…

Lukman ABOLADE 3 hours ago

THE Nigerian House of Representatives has adopted a motion to investigate the alleged resignation of 365 soldiers from the Nigerian Army. More than  37,500 persons have been killed since insurgency started in 2009 in the Nigerian North…
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Court remands Living Faith Deaconess who brutalised 14-year old girl with hot knife

Lukman ABOLADE 7 hours ago

JUSTICE Bashir Yusuf Shittu of the Kaduna Magistrate Court has asked that Yemi Awolola, a deaconess with the Living Faith Church popularly known as Winner’s Chapel who was on Saturday arrested for allegedly brutalising a 14-year-old…
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All government physical meetings to be conducted virtually until further notice – FG

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 13, 2020

BOSS Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday directed that all government physical meetings should henceforth be conducted virtually until further…
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Group condemns forceful detention, forced labour of 126 workers for three months by employer in Kano

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 12, 2020

THE Nigerian wing of the International Lawyers Assisting Workers (ILAW) has condemned the forceful detention of 126 workers for three months by a rice mill company, Popular Farm in Kano State. The ILAW made this known through a statement…
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Magu’s removal may bring setback to fight against corruption in Nigeria, coalition tells Buhari

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 12, 2020

A coalition of International and National Civil Society Organisations has written to President Muhammadu Buhari that the suspension of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), may bring setback…
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Magu acquired N573m property in Dubai through unknown pastor, recovered N551b unaccounted for…

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 12, 2020

A REPORT by the Presidential Investigation Committee probing corruption allegations against Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has indicted him of acquiring a property worth N573…
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Why we blocked 58 Nigerian Medical doctors from traveling to UK – Immigration

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 11, 2020

THE Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has explained the reasons behind refusing 58 Nigerian Medical doctors from traveling to the United Kingdom on Friday. Sunday James, the NIS Spokesperson in a statement disclosed that a UK-bound flight…
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Why I rejected request by Ondo Assembly to set up panel to probe Ajayi- Chief Judge

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 10, 2020

OLUWATOYIN Akeredolu, Ondo State Chief Judge, says the State House of Assembly did not complete the constitutional procedures that would enable her set up a seven-man probe panel against Agboola Ajayi, the embattled Deputy Governor of the…
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Cash ‘gift’ to former NNPC boss can pay monthly salaries of 117,518 N-Power beneficiaries

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 9, 2020

ANDREW Yakubu, a former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) had on Wednesday said the $9.7 million and £74, 000 found in his Kaduna house in 2017 were gifts from his friends. The ICIR check shows that…
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$9.7m, £74,000 found in my house were gifts from friends – ex-NNPC GMD, Andrew Yakubu

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 8, 2020

ANDREW Yakubu, a former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday told an Federal High Court that $9.7 million and £74, 000 found in his house in Kaduna in 2017 were gifts he received from…
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774,000 jobs:  Ngige apologises to NASS leadership over Keyamo row

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 7, 2020

CHRIS Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Productivity has apologised to the leadership of the National Assembly on behalf of Festus Keyamo, the Minister of State over a recent disagreement over the 774,000 job recruitment programme. Charles…
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Enough is enough, reopen all churches CAN tells state governments

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 7, 2020

THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has asked state governments to reopen worship centres across the nation stating that the closure is ‘no longer acceptable and reasonably justified’. Samson Ayokunle, the President of CAN said this…
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Acting EFCC Chairman, Magu reportedly suspended from office

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 7, 2020

THE Acting Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been reportedly suspended from office. Magu had spent the night in detention at the Police Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Area 10, Abuja…
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FG announces 60 percent debt forgiveness for broadcast stations hard hit by COVID-19

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 6, 2020

THE Federal Government has announced a 60 percent debt forgiveness for broadcast stations in Nigeria in order to cushion the effects of  COVID-19 pandemic on them. Lai Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture announced this on…
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Suspended NSITF management staff stole N3.4b says Ngige

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 5, 2020

CHRIS Ngige, Nigeria’s Minister of Labour and Employment said the suspended management staff of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) were involved in embezzlement of public fund to the tune of N3.4 billion. Ngige said this in a…
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Malabu oil scam: We did not drop charges against Ex AGF, Adoke, EFCC insists

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 3, 2020

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), says it has not dropped charges against Mohammed Adoke, a former Attorney General of the Federation(AGF) and Minister of Justice over his involvement in the Malabu-oil scam. Dele…
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Two medical staff, 3 others test positive for COVID -19 in Calabar teaching hospital

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 3, 2020

 THE University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has confirmed that two of its medical staff and three other persons have tested positive for COVD-19 in a recent test by the hospital. The UCTH made this known through a memorandum signed…
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Buhari suspends Somefun, NSTIF Chair, 11 others over breach of Procurement Act

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 2, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of Adebayo Somefun, Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), and 11 others in the agency. This was disclosed in a statement issued on…
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Opay suspends transport operations in Nigeria due to COVID-19, government ban

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 2, 2020

A Chinese owned digital business operator in Nigeria popularly known as OPay has announced the suspension of its digital transport services, ORide and OCar due to the COVID-19 pandemic and government ban. OPay made this announcement via a…
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We will isolate any passenger that shows COVID-19 symptoms – Airline operator

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 2, 2020

ADO Sanusi, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Aero Contractors, says the airline would isolate any passenger on board any of its flights that shows symptoms of COVID-19 when domestic flight operations resume. Sanusi  stated this when he…
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School Feeding programme is run on unverified data- House of Reps

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 2, 2020

THE House of Representatives on Wednesday demanded for the data of pupils who are benefiting from the Federal Government National Home Grown School Feeding Programme. The House Committee Public Accounts chaired by Wole Oke,…
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Abuja, Lagos airports commence domestic operations July 8, Maiduguri, others July 11

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 2, 2020

NIGERIA is gradually opening up its economy as the government Thursday evening announced dates for resumption of domestic flights. Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation announced that Abuja and Lagos airports will resume domestic operations on…
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Stop favoritism in government jobs Buhari warns government officials, aides

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 1, 2020

NIGERIAN President, Muhammadu Buhari has warned government officials and presidential appointees to desist from favoritism in government jobs and contract procurement. Buhari gave this warning on Wednesday through a statement from the…
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Delta State Governor, Okowa, wife test positive for COVID-19

Lukman ABOLADE Jul 1, 2020

IFEANYI OKOWA, Governor of Delta State and his wife, Dame Okowa have tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). Okowa disclosed this on Wednesday on his personal Twitter handle. "My wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are…
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EFCC replies Abia State Govt over marked property, says ‘no going back’

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 30, 2020

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says a property in Abia State that is marked for being under investigation would continue to bear the mark as it is still under investigation. This follows a statement by the Government of…
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Police rescue eight Nigerians ‘locked in’ for four months by Chinese couples in Abuja

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 30, 2020

THE Police in Abuja on Tuesday rescued eight Nigerians who have been locked inside an apartment for the past four months by their employers who are Chinese nationals. Acting on a tip-off, a team of six police officers from FCT Divisional…
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Ex-officer charged with aiding murder of George Floyd is of Nigerian descent

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 28, 2020

ALEX Kueng, an African-American former police officer charged with aiding the murder of George Floyd reportedly has a Nigerian father and a White Mother. A report by The New York Times on Saturday revealed that Alex is an African -…
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Buhari, Tinubu’s relationship is intact, they are in touch with one another- Garba Shehu

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 28, 2020

GARBA Shehu,  Spokesperson to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has insisted that the President and Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of All Progressive Congress (APC) are in harmonious relationship and have no misunderstanding.…
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Future of Nigeria would be worse if we fail to act now, says Obasanjo

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 27, 2020

 NIGERIA'S former President, Olusegun Obasanjo says the future of the country would be worse if the government and the people failed to act now. Obasanjo said this on Friday while speaking at the 2020 edition of the Annual Sobo Sowemino…
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Cross Rivers State not Coronavirus free yet, UniCal Teaching Hospital raises alarm

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 26, 2020

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital says Cross Rivers State is not free of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as being widely claimed by the State Government. The teaching hospital revealed this through a circular on Thursday signed…
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Creation of jobs, protection of businesses-what N2.3 trillion economic stimulus plan will do

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 25, 2020

THE Federal Executive Council (FEC)  on Wednesday approved the sum of N2.3 trillion to cushion the economic effects of ( COVID-19) pandemic on the Nigerian economy. The approval was announced by Zainab Ahmed, Nigeria's Minister of Finance,…
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Ajayi, Ondo Deputy Governor re-appoints sacked aides as personal assistants

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 23, 2020

AGBOOLA Ajayi, the embattled deputy governor of Ondo state has reappointed his aides sacked by Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of the state, as his personal assistants. Babatope Okeowo, Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy governor, revealed…
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Court remands John Yusuf, who stole N32.8b police pension fund in Kuje

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 22, 2020

JUSTICE Bala Yusuf of the Federal Capital Territory  High Court on Monday granted a Remand Order to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remand John Yusuf, a convict and former Assistant Director in the Federal Civil…
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Service Chiefs should be shown the way out if… says Ahmad Lawan after meeting Buhari

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 22, 2020

AHMAD Lawan, the Senate President has said that  Service Chiefs who are heading Nigeria's security agencies must sit up, or be shown the way out, if they can’t find a lasting solution to insecurity challenges facing the country. Lawal…
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I went to Government House to discharge my duty and broker peace- Ondo CP

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 21, 2020

BOLAJI Salami, Ondo State Commissioner of Police says he was at the Government House Saturday night to discharge his duty as a police chief and also to broker peace. Salami came under public criticism after a video showing him and other…
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Agboola Ajayi, Ondo Deputy Governor dumps APC, joins PDP

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 21, 2020

AGBOOLA Ajayi, embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State has resigned from the All Progressives Party (APC) and has joined the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The opposition party announced this on Sunday on its official…
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Ogun govt suspends task force officials without pay for assaulting woman while enforcing lockdown

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 21, 2020

THE Ogun State Government has ordered the suspension of all taskforce officials involved in the assault of a woman in Ifo Local Government of the state. Ogun government revealed this via a statement signed by Fola Salami, Chairman, Ifo…
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Name and Shame: Ekiti Govt releases profile of another convicted rapist

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 20, 2020

EKITI State Government has made public the details of  a convicted rapist in its 'Name and Shame' initiative to curb gender based violence in the state. In what it tagged ' Public Announcement, the state government released the detail of…
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Insubordination, diversion of recovered assets- real reasons Malami wants Magu removed

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 19, 2020

ABUBAKAR Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to sack the acting Chairman of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu over allegations of corruption.…
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FG says it’s not safe to re-open domestic airports on June 21

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 18, 2020

THE Federal Government on Wednesday announced  that it is no longer feasible to re-open domestic airports which had earlier been slated to open on June 21. Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, was reported to have announced the cancellation of…
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FG can reopen universities, but must provide facilities for social distancing – ASUU

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 18, 2020

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)  says the Federal Government can reopen tertiary institutions in the country if it can provide adequate facilities for social distancing across those institutions. The Federal Government had…
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Yahaya Bello’s aide dies of suspected COVID-19

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 18, 2020

ABDULATEEF Suleman, a Personal Assistant to Yahaya Bello, the Governor of Kogi State, has died of suspected Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Suleiman, 41, died during the early hours of Wednesday in a private hospital in Abuja  where he was…
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US condemns ‘senseless’ ISIS killings in Northern Nigeria

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 17, 2020

THE United States of America (US) has condemned what it called 'senseless and brazen' killings of civilians by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants in the Northern part of Nigeria. The US raised this concern through a…
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AfDB bans two Chinnese, Danish companies for 21 months over fraudulent practices

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 16, 2020

THE African Development Bank (AFDB) has placed a 21-month settlement ban on two Chinese and Danish Companies, Sieyuan Electric and Burmeister & Wain over fraudulent practices. The development bank made this known through two separate…
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Army Court orders ‘dismissal with disgrace’ of General Otiki over embezzlement of…

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 16, 2020

THE Nigerian Army has found Hakeem Otiki, a Major-General and former General Office Commander (GOC) of 8 Division, Nigerian Army Sokoto, guilty of N100 million fraud. The General Court Martial (GCM) set up by the Nigeria Army to…
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Eweluka appointed new NBET boss, as former MD, Amobi proceeds on leave leave

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 16, 2020

THE Nigerian Minister of Power, Sale Mamman has on Monday announced the appointment of Nnaemeka Eweluka as the Managing Director of Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET). His appointment was announced through a statement by the Special…
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FG gives go ahead to ‘private schools’ to conduct virtual exams

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 15, 2020

THE Federal Government says private schools with international curriculum can commence third term examinations online despite the shut down of schools across the country. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Minister of State for Education, stated this…
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Aisha Buhari: Presidency confirms shooting inside Presidential Villa

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 15, 2020

GARBA Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday confirmed the shooting that took place inside the State House. Shehu in a statement noted that although a shot was fired, it was outside the…
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Official Federal Government website not updated since December 2019

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 13, 2020

NIGERIAN government often advocates against the spread of fake news in the country, but its official website that serves as window to the world has not been updated since December 23, 2019. The ICIR's check revealed that the last…
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Democracy Day: We have recovered all local governments taken by Boko Haram, restored peace in Niger…

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 12, 2020

NIGERIA President,  Muhammadu Buhari says all local governments taken by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states have been recovered by the Nigerian troops under his administration. The President also disclosed that his…
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Kaduna Assembly members exchange blows over Deputy Speaker impeachment

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 11, 2020

MEMBERS of the Kaduna State House of Assembly on Thursday threw caution into the wind as they exchanged  during plenary over the impeachment of Mukhtar Hazo, Deputy Speaker of the House. Hazo's impeachment followed a notice signed by 24…
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COVID-19: Osinbajo’s Economic Sustainability Committee recommends massive job creation

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 11, 2020

THE Economic Sustainability Committee  chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has recommended that the Federal Government should embark on mass job creation in order to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 against the Nigerian economy. This…
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EFCC discovers 1,000 ghost workers in Kwara SUBEB

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 11, 2020

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday disclosed that it has uncovered a total of 1,000 ghost workers within the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board. Isyaku Sharu ,Head of EFCC Kwara Zonal Office, told…
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Court to rule on eligibility of witness July 6 in Babachir’s N500m grass cutting scam

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 10, 2020

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed July 6 for ruling on the eligibility of a prosecution witness in the on-going trial of Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the federation,  for alleged N500 million…
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After calling for reduction of civil servants’ salaries, Ndume canvasses part-time National Assembly

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 10, 2020

ALI Ndume, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, says the Federal Government should consider a conversion of the National Assembly to a part-time legislature during amidst the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic to save cost. “As far as…
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El-Rufai lifts partial lockdown in Kaduna after 75 days

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 10, 2020

NASIR El-Rufai, Governor of Kaduna State has suspended the partial lockdown imposed in the state to stop the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The governor during a state broadcast on Tuesday explained that the lifting of the…
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After more than 150 days in prison, Kalu returns as Senate Chief Whip

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 9, 2020

ORJI Kalu Uzor, former Abia State governor and senator representing Abia North  on Tuesday resumed as Senate Chief Whip after spending more than 150 days in prison. Kalu while speaking to journalists before stepping into the Senate chamber…
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Sponsor of Infectious Diseases Control Bill says no going back, as CSOs, lawyers kick

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 9, 2020

CHUKWUKA Utazi, the senator sponsoring Infectious Diseases Control Bill 2020 says the upper chamber of the National Assembly would go ahead to consider the Bill despite concerns for violation of human rights contained in it. The Senate has…
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PDP says there are no discussions on Atiku’s candidature in 2023

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 8, 2020

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said there has not been any discussion in the party over the candidature of Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate in 2023.Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP National Publicity Secretary said this…
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IPOB running misleading campaign of Christians genocide in Nigeria- FG

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 8, 2020

THE Nigerian Presidency has said that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has been running a 'misleading campaign' to prove that Christians in the country are being killed by the government. In a statement by Garba Shehu, Senior…
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School feeding programme is a scheme designed to siphon public fund- PDP

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 7, 2020

THE main opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  has accused the Federal Government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari of  using Nigerian school children as cover to loot N679 million daily through the school…
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Coronavirus: Children hawk facemasks in Lagos while schools remain closed

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 7, 2020

Though Lagos State government has ordered that schools should be closed down as a means of keeping schoolchildren safe from contracting  COVID-19 virus, there are children who cannot afford to stay at home because they have to earn income…
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Lawmaker apologises after saying ‘men are not wood’ during rape Act deliberation

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 7, 2020

AHMED Jaha, a federal lawmaker representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal constituency says he regrets his comment after saying women should learn to dress decently to avoid being raped. Jaha was reported to have sent an email to Pulse news…
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CLIMATE CHANGE: Government not doing enough to support farmers says Oxfam

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 6, 2020

THE Federal Government of Nigeria is not doing enough for farmers to cater for its estimated 200 million population as small holders farmers struggle to cope with impacts of climate change, according to Oxfam, an international charity…
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Kogi robbbery: IGP deploys special forces to Kogi town

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 5, 2020

ADAMU Muhammed, Inspector General of Police, has deployed Special Police forces to Isanlu town in Kogi State where armed robbers invaded and killed police officers before robbing a commercial bank. According to a statement on the force's…
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42 percent of Nigerians suffered job loss due to COVID-19 – NBS report

Lukman ABOLADE Jun 5, 2020

THE  National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says its recent survey has revealed that 42 percent of Nigerians lost their job due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The NBS said the impact of COVID-19 on employment and income have…
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COVID-19: Abiodun eases Ogun lockdown on weekdays, imposes curfew as cases hit 242

Lukman ABOLADE May 28, 2020

DAPO Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State has eased the internal lockdown imposed in the state to contain the spread of the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease. While speaking during his update on the pandemic, Abiodun stated that from…
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Anti-corruption lawyer petitions ICPC over former Works Ministry Director who owns 84 cars

Lukman ABOLADE May 28, 2020

OLUWATOSIN Ojaomo, a lawyer and anti-corruption campaigner has petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) demanding the prosecution of Ibrahim Tumsah, a former Director of Finance and…
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Direct SSS to respect court orders, rights group tells Buhari

Lukman ABOLADE May 28, 2020

AN advocacy organisation, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the State Security Service (SSS) to obey court orders and operate within the rule of law. Okechukwu…
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SSS shuns court order, awaits governor’s directive to release detained journalist

Lukman ABOLADE May 24, 2020

INIBEHE Effiong, the lead counsel to detained Akwa-Ibom based Journalist, Kufre Carter, said the State Security  Services has disregarded a court order in service of governor Emmanuel Udom's interest. Effiong, in a press statement stated…
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FG, state governors disagree over ban on social gathering

Lukman ABOLADE May 23, 2020

THE Federal Government and some state governors have disagreed about restrictions on social gathering as some governors have allowed religious gatherings against the directive. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and…
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Injustice is the core of escalated violence in Nigeria – Global Rights discussion

Lukman ABOLADE May 21, 2020

THE escalation of violence in Nigeria has been attributed to injustice meted out to some individuals or groups in Nigeria, according to a group discussion on human rights. During the meeting organised by Global Rights, a civil society…
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FAKE NEWS: FG denies statemtent on resumption of flights in Nigeria

Lukman ABOLADE May 16, 2020

THE Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has urged the general public to disregard a statement that says guideline has been released for the resumption of flights in Nigeria. The agency called on the public to disregard the "fake"…
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REPORT: With over 2,000 cases, Lagos, Ogun govts unable to stop inter-state movement despite…

Lukman ABOLADE May 16, 2020

THE Lagos and Ogun State governments have made multiple public claims to stop inter state movements as part of measures to curtail the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in their respective states but checks by The ICIR revealed that…
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Group urges NAFDAC to fast track process of Trans-fat regulations

Lukman ABOLADE May 14, 2020

A CIVIL Society Organisation, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has urged the National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to hasten the process of trans-fat regulations. The group in…
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Pharmacist petitions IGP over extortion by Rivers police

Lukman ABOLADE May 13, 2020

LUCKY Nwidu, a Port Harcourt-based pharmacist has filed petition to the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Muhammed over extortion by officers of Rivers State Police Command who claimed to be enforcing lockdown order. The ICIR had reported…
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UNHRC: Over 60,000 Nigerians fled to Niger Republic in a year over insecurities

Lukman ABOLADE May 12, 2020

THE United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has reported that over 60,000 Nigerians have fled the country seeking safety in Niger Republic between April 2019 to 2020. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in Geneva, Switzerland,…
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Kwara police intercept, return home 200 “Almajiri” youths

Lukman ABOLADE May 10, 2020

THE  Kwara State Police Command on Saturday intercepted and returned 200 suspected Almajiri youths traveling to the state. According to a press statement signed by the police spokesperson in Kwara state, Okesanmi Ajayi, the 200 youths…
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Wike arrests 14 men transporting cattle to Port Harcourt

Lukman ABOLADE May 8, 2020

THE Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has arrested 14 men caught transporting cattle from Adamawa state to Port Harcourt. According to a press statement signed by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the governor on electronic media,…
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COVID-19: German government donates protective equipments to Nigerian Police

Lukman ABOLADE May 8, 2020

THE German government has donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Nigerian Police Force. The German Deputy Ambassador, Helmut Kulitz handed over the equipments in Abuja…
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Sowore, Bakare’s journey to freedom

Lukman ABOLADE May 5, 2020

ON SATURDAY, August 3rd, 2019, seven men of the State Security Service (SSS) in an SUV, dressed in usual black on black discreetly stormed a hotel in Lagos in the middle of the night and abducted Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara…
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We are fighting COVID-19 without support from FG – Gov. Wike laments

Lukman ABOLADE May 1, 2020

NYESOM Wike, the governor of Rivers state said the state is solely battling the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic without tangible material support from the federal government. Wike said this during a state address on Friday…
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Fayemi appoints man who ‘rejected’ son for traveling to Lagos as Ekiti COVID-19…

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 30, 2020

THE Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode Fayemi has appointed Femi Adeoye, a father who rejected and forced his son into isolation after traveling to Lagos, as an ambassador of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the state. Adeoye was seen in a viral…
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Don’t consume any mixture promoted as COVID-19 vaccine – NCDC warns again

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 28, 2020

THE Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has again warned Nigerians not to consume any mixture promoted as Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine. The Centre in a text message made this warning to the general public on Tuesday morning. NCDC…
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Abductors of Ekiti Commisoner allegedly demands N30m ransom

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 28, 2020

THE abductors of Ekiti State commissioner for Agriculture, Folorunso Olabode have allegedly demanded for a N30 million ransom. According to report by The PUNCH, a relative of the abducted commissioner told journalists in Ado – Ekiti that a…
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Media groups seek Umahi impeachment over violation of journalists’ rights

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 26, 2020

TWO Civil Society Organisation, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) and the International Press Centre (IPC) have petitioned the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) demanding the sack of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi for alleged abuse of office and…
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Obiano suspends COVID-19 lockdown in Anambra

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 26, 2020

WILLIE Obiano, Governor of Anambra State,  has ordered the suspension of the 14-day lockdown imposed in the state to contain the spread of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic as he contemplates reopening of schools and offices. Obiano…
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Cooperate, pay your taxes before due date, FIRS tells business owners

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 25, 2020

THE Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has appealed to some sectors of businesses flourishing during the lockdown to cooperate and pay their taxes before the due date. Executive Chairman of the FIRS, Muhammed Nami, in a press statement,…
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Why we demolished houses during Lockdown – Lagos State government

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 23, 2020

THE Lagos State Ministry of Environment has said the demolition of houses during the total lockdown of Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) is a preparatory measure aimed at securing lives and properties of residents of the state. The…
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Sanwo-Olu increases hazard incentives for Lagos health workers

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 22, 2020

THE Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved an increment in hazard incentives paid to health workers in the state from N5000 to N25,000 naira. Sanwo-Olu through a circular from the Office of the Head of Civil service in the…
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Former PM Kodjo seeks Buhari’s intervention on electoral crisis in Togo

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 20, 2020

A FORMER Prime Minister of Togolese Republic, Agbeyome Messan Kodjo has made a plea to the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to intervene in the electoral crisis in Togo,  saying his life is under threat. Dr. Kodjo through a letter…
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Anambra lock down killing: Group raises alarm over alleged plot by police to cover up

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 19, 2020

A Civil Society Organisation, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) says the Nigerian Police, Anambra State Command are attempting to cover up facts and shield alleged killers of two persons while enforcing Covid-19 lock…
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Police stray bullet hits noodles seller during community clash in Cross River

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 15, 2020

A Noodles seller in Igwo community of Cross River has been hit by a misfired bullet from men of the Mopol 75 Squad of the Nigerian Police Force, Cross River Command on Tuesday according to reports. The stray bullet was shot by the police…
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Chibok Girls: Presidency copied, pasted statement from 2019, says Bring back our Girls movement

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 14, 2020

THE Bring Back Our Girls Movement said Presidency copied and pasted the press statement from 2019 to commemorate six years since the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Secondary School Chibok, Borno State in 2014. The…
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REPORT: Constant relaxation of lockdown puts Ogun residents at high risk of contracting Coronavirus

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 13, 2020

LAFENWA market in Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital is usually rowdy and noisy whenever the residents  stormed the market to purchase food and other essential materials during the one day break of the lockdown. Nigerian President, Muhammadu…
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Group cautions FG, States against politicising Conditional Cash Transfer meant for the poor

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 13, 2020

AN anti-corruption civil society organisation, Human and Environmental Development Agenda, (HEDA Resource Centre) has warned the Federal and State governments to stop politicising the conditional cash transfers meant for vulnerable people…
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COVID-19: Cross River governor, Ayade orders civil servants to resume work

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 12, 2020

BEN Ayade, Governor of Cross River State has ordered all civil servants from grade level 10 and above in the state to resume work on Tuesday, April 14 amid coronavirus crisis in Nigeria. Ayade's directive to civil servants in the state was…
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Lock down: DISCOs accede to provide two-month free electricity nationwide

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 9, 2020

THE Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOS) has assented to a proposition by the Federal Government to offer Nigerians two- month electricity without charges as Nigerians combat the impacts of lock down imposed due to the Covid-19…
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No N1 billion spent on SMS to Nigerians says NCDC

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 9, 2020

THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has dispelled reports that the commission has spent N1 billion on sending text messages to Nigerians as part of measures to contain the spread of Covid-19. The NCDC via a tweet on its official…
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FAKE NEWS: We have not postponed 2020 SSCE, NECO debunks rumour

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 8, 2020

THE National Examination Council (NECO) says the 2020 Senior School Certificate Examination and Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have not been postponed over coronavirus contrary to reports on social media. Azeez Sani, the…
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MRA issues Nigerian Police ultimatum to prosecute SARS operatives’ attack on journalists

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 7, 2020

THE Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has on Monday issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Nigeria Police Force to investigate the attack and detention of journalists by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). MRA through an official statement…
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There is a large pool of unemployed medical personnel in Nigeria, don’t invite Chinese medical…

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 6, 2020

THE Nigeria Medical Association has slammed the Federal Government over plans to invite Chinese Medical practitioners to battle COVID-19 in the country, saying there is a large pool of unemployed medical personnel in Nigeria. In a press…
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COVID-19: JAMB donates 3 ventilators to FG, urges candidates to stay safe

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 1, 2020

THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the donation of three ventilators to the Federal Government to aid the fight against COVID-19 in the country. JAMB disclosed the donation through a statement signed by Fabian…
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Abuja vulnerable households receive FG N20,000 relief fund

Lukman ABOLADE Apr 1, 2020

SOME vulnerable households in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have started receiving N20,000 relief fund being disbursed by the Federal Government. According to a Channels news report, the Minister of Humanitarian…
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Smokers at higher risks if they contract Coronavirus,  group warns

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 31, 2020

A CIVIL Society organisation, Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), has warned that smokers are at higher risk of developing fatal complications if they contract coronavirus. In a statement signed by Philip…
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Buhari’s restriction order on Abuja, Lagos, Ogun is illegal, says Adegboruwa

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 30, 2020

A SENIOR Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-olu Adegboruwa has slammed Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari over restriction order on Abuja, Lagos and Ogun States as illegal. "We are running a constitutional democracy and it is illegal for the…
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COVID-19: I regret to say my test is positive, El rufai says as he goes into self isolation

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 28, 2020

THE Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El -Rufai has announced that he tested positive for coronavirus. Announcing on social media, El Rufai said earlier this week, he had submitted his sample to test for the deadly virus which has…
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Explosion rocks Akure, destroying several buildings

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 28, 2020

SEVERAL buildings, including a boarding school, have been destroyed by an explosion in the suburbs of Akure, the Ondo State capital late on Friday night. According to some residents of the town, the destruction was caused by a loud…
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EFCC clamps down on 35 illegal betting, lottery operators

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 26, 2020

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has uncovered 35 lottery and betting companies operating illegally in Nigeria,  including popular ones like Surebet and Betnow. The anti graft agency said the discovery followed  an…
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Court jails man for embezzling over N69 million pilgrimage fund

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 25, 2020

AN Adamawa State High Court has sentenced Jinga Mayo, the Executive Secretary of the state Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board to five years in prison for embezzling N69 million belonging to the agency. Mayo was arraigned by the Independent…
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COVID-19: CSOs condemn politicians ignoring isolation measures

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 25, 2020

A Coalition of Civil Societies Organisations, CSOs,  under the umbrella of Civil Society Alliance Against COVID-19 (CSAA COVID-19) has condemned the refusal of some Nigerian politicians who recently traveled overseas to self isolate in…
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NECO indefinitely postpones 2020 National Common Entrance examination over Coronavirus

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 24, 2020

THE National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the indefinite postponement of the 2020 National Common Entrance Examination in compliance with regulations on COVID- 19 as the deadly virus continues to spread in Nigeria. A press…
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ICPC finally apprehends ex-presidential aide, Obono-Obla

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 21, 2020

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences said it has apprehended the suspended Chairman of the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) Ekoi Obona Obla on Friday. ICPC said…
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NYSC shuts down orientation camps nationwide over fear of coronavirus spread

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 18, 2020

THE management of National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) has ordered the immediate close down of all orientation camps  across the country over the fear of an imminent spread of novel coronavirus. A source in Gombe State told The ICIR …
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Border Closure: We have saved millions of dollars, we don’t need to import rice, says Buhari

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 8, 2020

NIGERIAN President, Muhammadu Buhari says the country does not need to import rice from other countries because it has been able to save millions of dollars. Buhari made this known in a press statement obtained from the social media handle…
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Can Dettol antiseptic cure Coronavirus? Here are the answers

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 6, 2020

THE label on the bottle of Dettol, a  brand sold in the United Kingdom and other countries worldwide reads that the disinfectant can cure Human coronavirus. But the reports that Dettol can cure Covid-19 is circulating fast and wide on…
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Cameroon confirms first case of COVID-19 as deadly virus spreads across Africa

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 6, 2020

THE Cameroon Ministry of Health has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 also known as coronavirus. The first victim, an old  58-year-old French citizen who had arrived in the capital of the country, Yaounde on 24th February was tested…
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It is true, Jamoh is new NIMASA DG— Garba Shehu

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 5, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Bashir Jamoh as the new Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the president, Garba Shehu confirmed to…
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FG recoups stolen N594b in less than 3 years through whistleblowing

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 5, 2020

ITSE SAGAY, the chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC) has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria has been able to recover N549.09 billion stolen funds in less than three years through its…
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Court suspends Oshiomhole as APC Chairman

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 4, 2020

A FEDERAL Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole as the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Oshiomole was suspended through an order of injunction restraining…
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How FG deducted N359b from TETFund without official notice

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 4, 2020

A total of N359 billion is currently missing from coffers of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) following a continuous withdrawal by the Federal Government of Nigeria since 2013 without official notice. According to the Executive…
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COVID-19: Suspending plenary could cause panic among Nigerians, NCDC reacts to lawmakers’ two…

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 4, 2020

THE Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),  Chikwe Ihekweazu has condemned the two weeks suspension of plenary by the Nigerian House of representatives noting that such suspension could cause panic in the…
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S’Court strikes out Ihedioha’s application to review judgement

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 3, 2020

THE Supreme court has dismissed the application of the People's  Democratic Party (PDP) and former governor of Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha for a review of the judgement that sacked him as governor of the state. Ihedioha and PDP had…
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Four UNIABUJA students in police net over forgery of NECO results

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 3, 2020

THE National Examinations Council (NECO) said it had handed over four students of the University of Abuja to the Nigeria Police force in Minna, Niger state capital over forgery of result. According to NECO, the four students were initially…
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Human rights group slams SSS over harassment of PREMIUM TIMES journalists

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 2, 2020

A CIVIL society organisation, Resource Centre for Human Rights & Civic Education (CHRICED) has slammed the State Security Service over harassment of PREMIUM TIMES editor-in-Chief, Muskilu Mojeed and reporter, Samuel Ogundipe. A…
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Buhari rarely visits, speaks when Nigerian are attacked but responds to attacks in foreign…

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 2, 2020

AUGUSTINE Obiora Akubueze, president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) said the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari rarely visits or speaks to Nigerians when attacked compared to his response to attacks in western…
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Uzodinma says Ihedioha relative visited him, insists he did not install an Emir in Imo

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 2, 2020

THE GOVERNOR of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma said a relative of the former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha visited him but insists he did not install him as an Emir in the state. Uzodinma, addressing journalists in Abuja at the First…
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SSS denies targeting PREMIUM TIMES editor, reporter

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 2, 2020

THE Department of State Security Services (SSS) has denied the alleged targeting of PREMIUM TIMES Editor-in-Chief, Muskilu Mojeed and reporter Samuel Ogundipe over a publication. SSS through a statement signed by its spokesperson, Peter…
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Coronavirus ‘gets bigger’ as organisers cancel 2020 International Journalism festival

Lukman ABOLADE Mar 1, 2020

THE ORGANISERS of the International journalism festival have announced the cancellation of the 2020 edition amidst fears of the deadly virus, COVID-19. Announcing the cancellation, founders of the festival, Arianna Ciccone and Christopher…
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COVID-19: NYSC quiet over questions on preventive measures for orientation camp

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 28, 2020

THE  LEADERSHIP of the National Youth Service Corp has refused to answer questions over preventive measures in place to avoid an outbreak of Coronavirus during the compulsory three weeks orientation camp for Prospective corp members. The…
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Interest rate on loan is unfriendly, senators fume; move to investigate CBN policy

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 27, 2020

THE NIGERIAN Senate on Thursday said the current interest on deposit and lending rates among commercial banks and other financial institutions in the country as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria is unfriendly for business. During…
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820 Bus Purchase: Court strikes out Ambode suit against Lagos Assembly

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 27, 2020

A STATE High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos state capital has struck out a suit filed by the immediate past governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode against the Lagos State House of Assembly, Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and others…
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Court sentences man to 66 years imprisonment over €55,000 internet fraud

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 26, 2020

A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta state capital has sentenced Tonwerigha Oyintonbra Tombrown to 66 years imprisonment for defrauding one Izabela Glogowska of €55,000. Tombrown was arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Office of…
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Reps pass bill to grant immunity to serving legislative officers

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 25, 2020

THE MEMBERS of the Nigerian House of Representatives have on Tuesday voted and passed a bill seeking to grant immunity to presiding legislative officers in the country. The bill was presented by a member of the house, Odebunmi Olusegun,…
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NECO sacks 89 staff in three months over certificate forgery

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 25, 2020

THE NATIONAL Examinations Council (NECO) has sacked 89  of its officials staff in three months over  falsification of education certificate. A statement issued on Tuesday by Azeez Sani, Head of Public Relations Division at NECO stated that…
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We are in a bad situation, I live in fear everyday, Peter Obi decries insecurity in Nigeria 

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 23, 2020

FORMER Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has decried the level of insecurity in Nigeria, saying that the country is in a bad situation. “We have to be innovative in politics. We have to get the right people who are prepared to save this…
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UK cautions Nigerian students, others against money laundering

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 22, 2020

THE BRITISH government has issued a strong warning to prospective Nigerian students and other international students in the United Kingdom against money laundering and other related criminal activities. The UK's warning followed a report…
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PDP says Buhari’s presidency holds trophy as the most incompetent, divisive and negligent…

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 11, 2020

THE PEOPLE'S Democratic Party (PDP) said President Muhammadu Buhari administration holds a trophy as the most incompetent, divisive and negligent administration in Nigeria. Reacting to the killing of 33 citizens and abduction of residents…
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Your support for terrorism is overwhelming, leave now or we force you to leave – Protesters tell…

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 11, 2020

A GROUP of protesters who marched to the National office of Amnesty International in Nigeria has demanded the group to leave Nigeria or it would be forced to leave, saying the human rights organization has been supporting terrorism. With…
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Electricity in Nigeria is for the elite, says NNPC boss, Kyari

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 11, 2020

THE NIGERIAN National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari said electricity is only for the Nigerian elite because it "is largely a luxury". Electricity, Kyari said is out of the reach of many Nigerians because…
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CHILD ABUSE: Government suspends teacher for detaining primary 3 pupil in police station

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 11, 2020

THE OYO State Government has suspended a primary school headteacher, Risikat Ogundele for detaining a primary three pupil of Atolu Model Primary School 4, in a police station. According to the Chairman of State Universal Basic Education…
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State governments refuse to access UBEC N73 billion matching grants

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 10, 2020

THE EXECUTIVE Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission, Hamid Bobboyi has revealed that total unaccesed grants by the state government have risen to N73 billion naira. Bobboyi said this on Monday during his presentation to the…
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Cultism: Police apprehend SUG president, one other during initiation

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 10, 2020

THE Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adegboye Emmanuel, the Students' Union Government (SUG) President of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro and one other Olanrewaju Taiwo while allegedly initiating members into a secret cult group in Ilaro…
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Fake News: SSS denies reports of attacks on luxury buses by religious sects

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 7, 2020

THE State Security Services (SSS) has urged members of the public to ignore reports alleging that the service issued a public notice on luxury buses in Federal Capital Territory FCT. Peter Afunanya, spokesperson to the service made this…
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We were not informed of de-registration – Party criticises INEC

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 6, 2020

ACTION People’s Party (APP) has kicked against the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) for failing to inform the party that it has been listed for deregistration. INEC Chairman, Mahmoud Yakubu on Thursday announced the deregistration…
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I’m not aware of 7.5 VAT charges on calls, SMS –  says Minister

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 6, 2020

THE Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami said he had no prior knowledge or consultation over the increased 7.5 Value Added Tax (VAT) charges on voice calls and text messages in Nigeria. The minister said the…
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Travails of residents, investors amidst Okada ban in Lagos

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 5, 2020

SANDRA, an accountancy student of Yabatech secured employment as a motorcycle rider to fend for her siblings and save up for her Higher National Diploma, but now she’s about to lose her job. Evidently, in her early 20s, Sandra is a…
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Saudi Arabia ambassador to Nigeria, Bostaji dies in his sleep

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 4, 2020

THE KINGDOM of Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Nigeria, Adnan Bostaji has been confirmed dead by the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Nigeria on Tuesday. According to a NAN report, the embassy in a statement announced that Bostaji died in his…
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 Court says Pyrate Confraternity is not a secret cult group

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 4, 2020

A HIGH Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital has ruled that the National Association of Seadogs aka Pyrate Confraternity is not a secret cult and should not be regarded as such by authorities in the state. In a suit filed by…
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Fire guts 2 INEC offices in Imo, Anambra

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 3, 2020

THE Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) said there were fire outbreaks in two of its offices in Orlu local government, Imo and Idemili local government, Anambra states. In a statement signed by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner…
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US visa ban: Visa suspension only on ‘immigrant visa’ not on business, students, others…

Lukman ABOLADE Feb 1, 2020

THE NIGERIAN government said the United States visa restrictions on Nigeria only apply to 'immigrant visas' and does not affect official, business, tourism and student visas. According to a statement signed by Femi Adesina, a special media…
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Citizens lament as website of Nigerian embassy in China carries Jonathan’s picture as president

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 31, 2020

MANY Nigerians on social media in series of tweets bewail the ineptitude shown on the official website of their country’s embassy in China that still bears the picture of former President Goodluck Jonathan as Nigerian leader, and former…
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Court strikes out tax evasion suit days after MTN chairman visited Buhari

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 30, 2020

A FEDERAL High court sitting in Lagos struck out a tax evasion suit against South African owned Telecommunication Company, MTN following the withdrawal of Attorney General’s suit and visit of the Chairman of the group, Mcebisi Jonas to…
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JAMB shuts down 38 CBT centres over malpractice, deficiency, parades operators in Abuja

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 30, 2020

THE JOINT Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has closed down over 38 Computer Based Test (CBT) centres over, violation of regulations and other malpractices. The board's action is in preparation for the 2020 Unified Tertiary…
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Police Brutality: Nigerians demand investigation into alleged torture to death of Chima, release of…

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 29, 2020

DECLARING Wednesday 29th January as “Black Wednesday,” Nigerians are demanding investigations into the death of Chima Ikwunado allegedly tortured to death by officers of E-Crack division in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital and unlawful…
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PUNCH admits error, apologises to reporter over publication

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 29, 2020

PUNCH Newspaper on Wednesday has apologized to a conflict and terrorism reporter, Ahmad Salkida describing its attribution to the journalist as an ‘erroneous description". The Newspaper had described the reporter as a ‘courier and media…
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I am not a ‘courier’ to Boko Haram, Salkida condemns PUNCH publication

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 29, 2020

A CONFLICT and terrorism reporter, Ahmad Salkida has slammed the PUNCH newspaper over a January 27 publication that described him as a ‘courier and media relations expert to Boko Haram terrorist group’. Salkida in a press statement said…
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Buhari says ineffective audits contributed largely to governance problems

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 28, 2020

NIGERIAN President Muhammadu Buhari says ineffective audits had contributed to the problems of governance in Nigeria over the years, stressing that the hallmark of his administration remains good governance, accountability and transparency.…
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They have seen the light, APC reacts to Imo speaker, 7 others defection from PDP

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 28, 2020

THE Spokesperson for the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lanre Issa-Onilu says that the defection of the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Collins Chiji and seven other lawmakers from the Assembly is because "they have seen the light".…
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Police hunt armed abductors of Gift, a 17 year old secondary school student

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 28, 2020

THE FCT Command of the Nigerian Police said it has commenced investigations to rescue Gift Abikor, a 17-year-old student kidnapped in Abuja on Tuesday midnight. According to a statement signed by the FCT Police Spokesperson, Anjuguri…
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Court grants ex-lawmaker, Shehu Sani 10m bail, seizes passport

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 27, 2020

AN FCT High Court on Monday granted former senator in the 8th Assembly, Shehu Sani N10 million naira bail over allegations of bribery and advanced fraud by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission. The Court also ordered Sani to deposit…
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Questions trail Deputy Senate President, Omo – Agege’s alleged US conviction

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 27, 2020

A GROUP of protesters on Friday 17 January had claimed that the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo - Agege is a United States Convict and must resign from the Senate House while demanding prosecution from the State Security Services (SSS).…
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Court verdict: Maryam Sanda, husband killer to die by hanging

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 27, 2020

AFTER more than two years of delayed trials and several adjournments, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for allegedly stabbing late husband, Bilyaminu Bello to death in November 2017. Justice…
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Varsity student sentenced to 13 years jail term in Ondo

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 24, 2020

A Federal High Court sitting in Akure has sentenced a university student, Fisayo Adetoro to 13 years imprisonment with a fine of N1,000,000  naira. Sitting judge on the case, Folashade Olubanjo found him guilty of impersonation, forgery…
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Send your children to school or go to jail, El-Rufai tells parents

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 24, 2020

With an estimated number of over 500,000 out of school children in Kaduna, the government of the state has threatened to jail parents who fail to enrol their children or wards to school. According to the latest Universal Basic Education…
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Again, FG, ASUU set for showdown over AGF’s directive on IPPS

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 24, 2020

THE Federal Government, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) might be heading into another showdown following reports that the government has directed the Finance Minister,…
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Why we are rehabilitating, releasing ex-Boko Haram fighters ― Nigerian Defence

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 23, 2020

THE Nigerian Defence says it is rehabilitating and releasing former Boko Haram fighters as a shift from the use of arms and weapons to a soft approach to the war against insurgency in North-eastern Nigerian where terrorism has plagued for…
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Police confirm gruesome murder of APC chieftain in Oyo

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 23, 2020

THE Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Babatunde Oreitan in his residence in Ibadan, Oyo state capital on Wednesday. According to the police spokesperson, Fadeyi Olugbenga,…
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Boko Haram executes Dalep, UNIMAID varsity student  

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 22, 2020

A Biology/Education student of the University of Maiduguri, Daciya Dalep has been executed by Boko Haram, a terrorist group that has unleashed series of fatal attacks in Northeastern Nigeria. Dalep, an indigene of Jing in Pankshin was…
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Salkida, Nigerians express concerns over rehabilitation, release of Boko Haram repentants

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 21, 2020

NIGERIANS have expressed worries over the rehabilitation and release of former members of Boko Haram, cautioning that such exercise should be suspended. In Borno state, over 500 Boko Haram repentants have been handed over to the governor…
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11-year-old Nigerian boy breaks Guinness World record for football freestyle

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 20, 2020

CHINONSO Eche, an eleven-year-old boy from Warri in Delta State has emerged as the youngest ever Nigerian to win a Guinness world record for most consecutive football touches in one minute while balancing another football on the head.…
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Insurgency: UN says aid workers should be protected not attacked, calls for release of abducted…

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 20, 2020

THE United Nations Coordinator in Nigeria, Edward Kallon has condemned the recent attack on UN humanitarian facility in Ngala and demanded the release of the abducted aid workers. In a press statement made available to The ICIR, Kallon…
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Imo S’Court verdict: PDP chair, Senate leader, Melaye, others lead PDP mass protest in Abuja

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 20, 2020

THE chairman of the People‘s Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, Senate minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, vice presidential candidate of PDP in the 2019 general election, Peter Obi, former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye among…
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Dan Fodio student, OAU, Unilag win cash prizes, grants at 2019 annual ICIR Award for campus…

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 19, 2020

THREE student journalists emerged winners at the maiden edition of the annual International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) Award, an initiative to foster the growth of investigative reporting in Nigeria. Ibrahim Adeyemi from the…
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EU decries deterioration in fight against terrorism in Nigeria, reminds Buhari of campaign promises

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 17, 2020

THE European Union has raised concerns bordering on the deterioration of the fight against terrorism, particularly Boko Haram and the ISWAP in Nigeria, reminding President Muhammadu Buhari that he was re-elected in 2019 on promises that…
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Alleged certificate forgery: Court upholds sack of Ifeanyi Ubah as Senator

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 17, 2020

A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Abuja has upheld its ruling that sacked candidate of the Young People's Party, Ifeanyi Ubah, senator representing Anambra South,  over allegations of certificate forgery. Ubah's victory was challenged at the…
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PDP to CJN, reverse Imo state judgement and step down

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 16, 2020

THE People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded a review and reversal of the Supreme Court judgement on Imo state gubernatorial election that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of the state and advised the Chief Justice of Nigeria…
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Alleged 33bn Fraud: Witness presents evidence of Money laundering against Mompha

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 16, 2020

IN the trial of renowned internet celebrity, Ismail Mustapha also known as Mompha, a witness for the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Enu Mathew Obun has on Wednesday testified to the court that Mompha used his company, Ismalob…
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ECOWAS, CDD, UNOWAS, NHRC advocate right to education for disabled, displaced persons

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 16, 2020

THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Centre for Democracy Development (CDD), the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have called for the…
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Mixed reactions trail S’Court’s verdict on Imo guber election

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 15, 2020

FOLLOWING the verdict of the Supreme Court on Tuesday which ruled that Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha should vacate the governorship seat, and declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Hope Uzodinma who came fourth in…
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S’court sacks Ihedioha as Imo state governor, declares APC Uzodinma winner

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 14, 2020

THE Supreme Court has on Tuesday sacked Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo state and declared former senator and candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC) Hope Uzodinma as the duly elected governor of Imo state. In a court judgement…
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WONDER: Meet blind mechanic who works without assistance

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 14, 2020

EMEKA Abugu, 37, is visually challenged. He lost his sights during childhood to measles, a ravaging disease at the time but has refused to allow his physical disability bring him down. Abugu who hails from the South-Eastern part of Nigeria…
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Reasons why Bida Poly lecturers go on strike

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 14, 2020

THE  'secret recruitment of 144 staff', shortfalls in salaries and unpaid allowances of lecturers have been listed as reasons  why lecturers of the Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State went on strike. Academic Staff Association of…
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Presidency commiserates with Niger Republic over 25 soldiers killed in terrorist attack

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 13, 2020

MUHAMMADU Buhari, Nigerian President has expressed sympathy over the terrorist attack that claimed the lives of 25 soldiers of the Niger republic military force on Thursday. A statement from the Presidency said Buhari through telephone…
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Buhari signs Finance Bill into law

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 13, 2020

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has on Monday signed into law the 2019 Finance Bill earlier presented to the National Assembly alongside the 2020 Budget. According to Buhari, the bill is targeted at generating revenue into the…
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Former NBET boss, Amobi indicted in another N517m graft, faces 5 years in jail

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 12, 2020

THE embattled Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company Limited (NBET) Managing Director, Marilyn Amobi, has once again been indicted in a fresh N517 million naira contracts-splitting and misappropriation in the procurement process that…
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SERAP calls for Shehu Sani’s release from EFCC custody

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 9, 2020

A non-profit advocacy group, Socio-Economic Right and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for the immediate release of former  Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani from Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) custody.…
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Ebonyi govt seals 15 Illegal gas stations in Abakaliki

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 9, 2020

THE Ebonyi State government has made good its promise to wage war against illegal gas stations as the government taskforce sealed 15 retail shops on Thursday in Abakaliki, the state capital. The ICIR had reported on Wednesday that the…
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Imo Panel alleges Okorocha spent ISOPADEC funds on campaign

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 9, 2020

A PANEL set up by the Imo state government to investigate funds meant for the state’s Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (ISOPADEC) between May 2011 to May 2019 has alleged that former governor, Rochas Okorocha spent the…
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Delta, Niger, Taraba, Abia governors get S’Court affirmation

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 8, 2020

ON Wednesday, the Supreme Court upheld the victories of Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa; Niger State Governor, Abubakar Bello;  Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu and Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku. Following a petition by…
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EU, UK, Pakistan, others react after Iran retaliation

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 8, 2020

The European Union, United Kingdom, Pakistan as well as many other countries of the world have reacted to Iran’s retaliation, following the killing of its military commander Qaseem Soleimani in Iraq on Friday, January 3. President of the…
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Boko Haram: Presidency, Defence silent over Buhari’s termination of military contractors

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 8, 2020

THE Nigerian Presidency and the Nigerian Defense have refused to make comments on allegations by a military contractor Eeben Barlow who alleged that Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari stopped military contractors in 2015 amidst interests…
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No corps member was killed in Bayelsa Police shooting, says NYSC

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 7, 2020

THE Bayelsa State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says no serving member in the state was involved in a reported case of shooting in the state capital, Yenagoa. There have been reports that a corps member was allegedly killed during a…
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Police confirm abduction by heavily armed bandits in Kaduna

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 6, 2020

THE Katsina state wing of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed reports of abduction of eight persons along Ruma village in Batsari Local Government area of Katsina State on Sunday. The Police Command Spokesperson, Gamba Isa, said…
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Bertha challenge opens application for investigative journalist, activists on global climate

Lukman ABOLADE Jan 3, 2020

BERTHA Foundation is calling for applications from investigative journalist and activists interested in fellowship on global climate and ecological crises and possible solutions. The Foundation announced on its official website that…
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Inside FCT hospitals where patients wait long hours to see doctors

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 29, 2019

To ascertain the time an average patient spends before seeing a doctor, Lukman ABOLADE visited hospitals in the Federal Capital Territory, and brings this report. WITH arms crossed on his laps and head bowed in a sleeping position, Baba…
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Sowore: Suspected thugs attack protesters in Abuja

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 23, 2019

PROTESTERS including rights activists, Deji Adeyanju were on Monday attacked by men suspected to be hoodlums during a street march against the ‘unlawful detainment’ of the RevolutionNow convener Omoyele Sowore,  Agba Kalingo and others at…
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ICPC press release is false and misleading ― Yar’adua foundation reacts to property seizure

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 21, 2019

THE Shehu Musa Yar'adua Foundation in reaction to its property seizure by the  Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has decribed the commission's press release as 'false and misleading'. In a statement…
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South African court affirms Henry Okah’s conviction

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 20, 2019

A South African Court has once again affirmed the 24 years conviction of the Leader of Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta (MEND), Henry Okah following his application against his conviction. MEND had claimed responsibilities for…
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After ultimatum, Emir Sanusi accepts appointment as head of Kano chiefs

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 20, 2019

SANUSI Lamido, Emir of Kano has accepted an appointment by the Kano State Government making him the Head of Kano State Council of Chiefs following a 2-days ultimatum by the state government. Sanusi’s appointment as the Head of Kano State…
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Nigerians react to N37bn National Assembly renovation

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 19, 2019

MANY Nigerians have taken  a swipe at Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari for approving N37 billion Naira for the renovation of the National Legislative Assembly. Senate President of the 9th Assembly, Ahmad Lawan had told journalists on…
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UBEC to set up periodical basic education data update in 2020

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 17, 2019

THE Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hamid Bobboyi has disclosed that the Commission is set to launch a dynamic data collection on basic education that would be periodically updated on the new National…
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We are suffering every day- Abuja residents lament tricycle restrictions

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 17, 2019

CHRISTIAN Aghor, a hotel receptionist working in the Federal Capital Territory, stands at Apo junction in the evening, looking exhausted from a stressful day. He has been waiting for a taxi to take him home, but there is none yet. Several…
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Despite viral video, Kano court dismisses suit against Ganduje in corruption case

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 16, 2019

DESPITE viral video showing  Kano Governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, allegedly receiving a bribe from a contractor, court has dismissed a suit by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seeking to investigate the governor. In the…
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P&ID Scandal: Witness says Office of the Attorney General not aware of any agreement

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 12, 2019

A major prosecution witness in the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) alleged fraud case, Umar Babangida said that contrary to the claims of Grace Tiaga, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation did not receive a copy of…
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There are only 1,856 foreign students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions—Survey

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 12, 2019

Despite the mass exodus of Nigerian students yearly to tertiary institutions abroad, there are only 1,856 foreign students studying across 194 tertiary institutions in Nigeria according to a survey. Former Chairman of the Independent…
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Buhari’s aide,Garba Shehu attacks The Punch over ‘Major General’ title

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 11, 2019

SENIOR Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu has attacked The Punch Newspaper over its editorial piece which vowed to address Buhari as ‘Major-General’. The PUNCH had published an editorial…
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FG’s motive behind Social Media Bill is to silence critical voices—CDD

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 11, 2019

THE Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has criticized the proposed Social Media Bill which despite public outcry has passed second reading as having an underlying objective to silence critical voices of Nigerians. Senator Bali…
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Wanted Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejiofor, seeks NHRC, US intervention to restore his freedom

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 10, 2019

WANTED Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor has asked the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), House of Representatives and government of the United States of America to prevail on the Nigerian government to set…
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House of Reps to investigate DSS’ court invasion to rearrest Sowore

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 10, 2019

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday adopted a motion to investigate the invation of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday by operatives of the Department of States Services (DSS) in their attempt to rearrest the convener of the…
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ICIR, PRIMOG task FG to end extortion during child birth registration

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 9, 2019

THE International Centre for Investigative Reporting (The ICIR) and Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMOG) have tasked the Federal Government to take actions against extortion during birth registration in Nigeria…
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Wole Soyinka withdraws Osinbajo award nomination over Sowore’s detention

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 9, 2019

THE Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) says it has withdrawn the presentation of award to Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. The WSCIJ on Monday announced that it has postponed the presentation of award to the Vice…
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Sowore, Bakare rearrested by DSS

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 6, 2019

SAHARA Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare have been rearrested by  operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) just hours after being released from their custody. Both Sowore and Bakare were forcefully…
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EFCC apprehends fake cleric

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 5, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it has arrested a fake muslim cleric, Mallam Abdulrashid Imam over allegations bordering on fraud to the tune of N3million naira and $24,000 United States dollars. The commission's…
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Court slams DSS N100,000 fine, orders Sowore’s release in 24hrs

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 5, 2019

THE Federal High Court Abuja has ordered the Department of States Services (DSS) to pay N100,000 to the Convener of the ‘Revolution now’ protest, Omoyele Sowore and Bakare for failing to comply with the court’s order for their release. The…
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Former presidential candidate berates FG plans to cut cost of governance

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 5, 2019

THE Presidential candidate of the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, ANRP, 2019 general elections Tope Fasua, has criticised the federal government’s plan to reduce the cost of governance as a way of stabilising the economy, describing it as…
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Two brothers bag jail term over N4bn fraud in Anambra

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 4, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has secured a court sentence of two brothers, Kingsley Nwegwu and Joakin Nwegwu who were found guilty of N4 billion naira frauds. In a press statement by the commission’s Head of…
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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer goes into hiding as police declare him wanted

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 3, 2019

IFEANYI Ejiofor, counsel to the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu may have gone into hiding after police in Anambra State on Tuesday declared him wanted following the death of two policemen after a clash with some…
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2 police officers killed, burnt as IPOB clash with Police

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 3, 2019

TWO officers of the Nigeria Police Force were killed and burnt on Monday during a fatal encounter between the Police officers and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra. The Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra…
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10,000 Police recruit: Court rules in favour of IGP, dismisses PSC’s suit

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 2, 2019

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has on Monday ruled in favour of the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the Nigeria Police Force over the power tussle between the IGP and the Police Service Commission (PSC) on the right…
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What is constituency project doing in Foreign Affairs – ICPC questions N2.9bn budget

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 2, 2019

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has raised questions over the budget of N2.9bn Naira to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) for Zonal Intervention constituency projects. During a media…
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Finally, Dino goes back home as INEC declares Smart winner of Kogi West

Lukman ABOLADE Dec 1, 2019

AFTER ten months of struggle  to return to the Senate for the 3rd time, Candidate of the People's Democratic Party, Dino Melaye has been defeated by the  All Progressive Congress (APC), Smart Adeyemi at the Kogi West Senatorial…
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Dabiri reacts as Judge finds South African cop guilty of killing Nigerian

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 30, 2019

THE Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa has expressed contentment over the ruling of a Durban Court in South Africa which found a South African Police Officer guilty of killing a Nigerian man. Shyam…
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Nigeria’s external debt rises by 163 per cent between 2015 and 2019

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 29, 2019

FOLLOWING a second attempt by the Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to obtain approval from the National Assembly for  $30 billion dollars loan earlier rejected by Bukola Saraki-led 8th National Assembly in 2016, Nigeria may be heading…
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Buhari’s third term: APC to expel member calling for Constitutional amendment

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 29, 2019

THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised to expel a ‘self-proclaimed’ party member, Charles Enya who called for a constitutional amendment to enable Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari run for a third term in office. In a press…
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Gas explosion: Traffic jam obstructs Lagos Fire Service

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 28, 2019

THE Lagos State Fire Service said its officials could not arrive on time to the scene of gas explosion in Ajegunle, Lagos State because of traffic congestion along the road. The explosion which claimed the lives of 2 children and left…
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NUC holds discussion on ICT policy draft for Nigerian universities

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 28, 2019

NATIONAL University Commission (NUC) on Thursday held discussions with Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Directors from Nigerian Universities on the drafted policy on ICT in Nigerian Universities. The Executive Secretary of…
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CSO set to launch mobile app to improve transparency in NEITI

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 28, 2019

A CIVIL society organisation, OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative in partnership with the Civil Society Steering Committee (CSSC) department of Nigeria Extractives Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) are set to launch RemTrack Mobile…
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Five killed, children kidnapped as gunmen reportedly invade communities in Taraba

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 27, 2019

SOME unidentified gunmen ranging about 30 have reportedly invaded two villages killing five residents and kidnapped five children of two communities in Taraba State on Monday midnight. According to reports, the village heads of Bailango 1,…
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ICPC finally inaugurates Anti-Corruption Unit  in CBN

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 27, 2019

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) set up by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since 2001 when the circular was sent. The Apex…
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EFCC responds to reports on dropped charges against Diezani, others

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 27, 2019

 THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has debunked rumours in circulation about dropping charges against the first female President of OPEC and former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke and five others indicted in $153…
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Senate proposes bill to upgrade Ibadan Airport to Int’l status

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 26, 2019

THE 9th Assembly of the Nigerian Senate has proposed a bill for an upgrade of the Ibadan Airport in Oyo State to international standard during Tuesday’s plenary session. The bill was sponsored by Balogun Ademola, senator representing Oyo…
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CSOs, Police, NAPTIP jaw-jaw on curbing child sexual abuse in Nigeria

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 26, 2019

ON Tuesday, Civil Society Organisations, the Nigeria Police Force and National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) held a roundtable discussion to strengthen partnership on curbing child sexual abuse in Nigeria.…
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Maina gets N1bn bail as son remains in custody till bail hearing

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 25, 2019

THE Former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), AbdulRashid Maina has been granted bail of one billion naira by a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday. The sitting Judge on the case Okon Abang granted a one…
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Why I proposed the Hate Speech Bill – Senator Abdullahi

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 25, 2019

THE Deputy Senate Chief Whip, Bali Abdullahi representing Niger North Senatorial district has explained the reasons behind the Hate Speech Bill he privately sponsored which has generated criticism from many Nigerians. In a video posted on…
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Nigerians agonise over bad roads, poorly funded health centre…but no solution in sight…

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 25, 2019

A Civil Society Organisation, Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) said millions of Nigeria citizens are groaning due to bad roads, poorly funded and ill-equipped health centre and dilapidated school buildings.…
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US indicts Air Peace boss for over $20 million bank fraud, falsification of documents

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 23, 2019

THE Chairman and Founder, Air Peace,  Allen Onyeama and one other has been charged with bank fraud and money laundering for moving more than $20 million from Nigeria through United States bank accounts in a scheme involving false documents…
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We have tracked $113 million across 25 states in Nigeria – CSO claims

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 21, 2019

A CIVIL society organisation, Connected Development (CODE), said its Follow The Money initiative has been able to track an estimate of 113 million dollars across 181 communities in 25 states of Nigeria since its establishment in 2012.…
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CBN disbursed 29.4bn to palm oil sector ― CBN Report

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 20, 2019

THE Central Bank of Nigeria said it disbursed N29. 4 billion to oil palm producers in Nigeria following a Presidential directive to stop the importation of palm oil. CBN said the 24 billion distributed to the oil palm producers is aimed at…
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Court jails six internet fraudsters in Delta

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 20, 2019

A FEDERAL High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State has on Wednesday convicted six internet fraudsters charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Benin Zonal Office. In a statement made available to The ICIR, the…
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Customs nabs man with 2.5 million fake currency, intercepts 40 drums of NAFDAC stamped ethanol

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 20, 2019

THE Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Ogun State Command 1 said it has apprehended a man with 2.5 million fake Nigerian currency notes on Tuesday during patrol by the anti-smuggling unit of the service. In a statement by NCS Public Relations…
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Convicted fraudster inside Kirikiri caught in fresh $100m fraud

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 19, 2019

THE Kirikiri Maximum Prison in Lagos state is under fire as an incarcerated internet fraudster, Hope Olusegun Aroke, doing 24 year jail time in the prison has been caught masterminding another  $100,000,000 fraud. The Economic Financial…
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Army recovers gun trucks, anti-Air craft Guns, ammunition from Boko Haram in a failed ambush

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 19, 2019

THE Nigerian Army said it has recovered gun trucks, anti-aircraft guns, ammunitions among other items from Boko Haram fighters in a failed ambush by the insurgents. In a statement by  the army authorities signed by Aminu Iliyasu, the…
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Hate Speech:  We are going ahead with our plan ― Lai Mohammed

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 18, 2019

THE Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has emphasised that the Federal Government would carry on with its plan to regulate social media in Nigeria over hate speech and fake news. He disclosed the government's plan during a…
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Yahaya Bello reclaims Kogi as PDP refuses to sign result

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 18, 2019

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared the candidate of the All Progressive Party, Yahaya Bello, winner of the November 16 Kogi gubernatorial election. The Returning Officer for the state election and…
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Bayelsa poll: Why court sacked APC deputy gov candidate

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 12, 2019

CONFUSION rocks All Progressive Congress (APC) as Abuja High Court disqualified Bayelsa Deputy Governor Candidate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo 3 days to the election over false information submitted to the Independent National Electoral…
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Kogi Election: SDP candidate, Akpoti accuses Yahaya Bello of arson

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 11, 2019

NATASHA Akpoti, Social Democratic Party candidate (SDP) candidate in November 16  Kogi gubernatorial election has accused the  All Progressive Congress (APC) Candidate and Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello of sending thugs to set the SDP…
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HRW urges govt to ban use of shackles in mental health homes

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 11, 2019

THE Human Rights Watch (HRW) has charged the Nigerian government to issue a directive that will completely ban the chaining of patients in mental health facilities across the country. In a report published by the civil society…
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Presidency admits sack of Osinbajo’s aides—’its meant to cut cost’

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 8, 2019

THE Presidency on Friday reacted to the report of dismissal of 35 aides in the office of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbanjo, describing it as a directive by President, Muhammadu Buhari to reduce cost of governance. "The Presidency wishes…
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Nigerians flood Twitter with pictures of bad roads after Fashola’s comments

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 8, 2019

NIGERIANS have released pictures of deplorable conditions of roads across the country, challenging Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola to come for trips on the roads nationwide. Twitter users many of whom uploaded pictures of federal…
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One arrested, 2 killed in UNIBEN cult clash ― Police

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 8, 2019

THE Edo State Police Command have said that only two persons were killed in a renewed cult clash at the University of Benin. There have been reports that about eight students of the university have been killed after a clash between three…
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Court adjourns ICIR’s suit against CCB on FOIA request decline

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 6, 2019

FEDERAL High Court, sitting in Abuja has adjourned a case filed by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting, ICIR against the Code of Conduct Bureau for declining a Freedom of Information Act request by the organisation. The…
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Why I was expelled from the university ― FUNAAB student activist

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 6, 2019

A  STUDENT at the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Ogun State, Ifemosu Micheal Adewale expelled by the university has explained the reason behind his expulsion. Adewale was expelled…
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Group warns Senate against alleged bill to monitor, punish internet users

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 5, 2019

PARADIGM initiative Nigeria has cautioned the Senate 9th Assembly against passing oppressive legislation on an alleged proposed bill to monitor and punish internet users. In a press statement, the organisation said a bill titled…
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Wanted by FBI: Husband, wife arrested by EFCC in Nigeria over alleged $1.49m money laundering

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 4, 2019

THE Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) says it has arrested a couple wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) over alleged $1.49 million money-laundering scheme. A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, Head of…
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Nigeria border: Buhari extends closure to January 2020

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 3, 2019

NIGERIAN President Muhammadu Buhari has given directive to the Nigeria Custom Service (NCS) to keep the nation’s border closed till January 31, 2020. The directive was contained in an official memo dated November 1, 2019, with reference…
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Buhari departs Saudi for two-week private visit in UK

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 2, 2019

NIGERIA President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Saudi – Arabia for a two-week private visit to the United Kingdom. Buhari left Abuja for Saudi-Arabia on Monday October 28 to partake in the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 2019 conference…
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UCJ extends deadline for inter-university essay contest

Lukman ABOLADE Nov 1, 2019

THE Union of Campus Journalists (UCJ), University of Ibadan (UI) chapter, has announced an extension in the deadline for submission of entries for the fourth edition of its annual Inter-University Essay Contest. Application for the contest…
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Buhari, Saudi Crown Prince set to launch Nigeria-Saudi Council

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 31, 2019

NIGERIAN President Muhammadu Buhari and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud have agreed to establish a Nigeria-Saudi Council. Buharia, currently in Riyadh, Saudi-Arabia has accepted an invitation by…
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Why we are protesting against bad roads in Ogun State ― NBA

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 31, 2019

THE Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ogun State Branch on Thursday protested in Sango-Otta against the deplorable conditions of roads in the state. In a statement made available to The ICIR, the lawyers lamented the condition of roads in the…
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Court to hear N950m Odinkalu suit against El-Rufai, 4 others

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 31, 2019

FORMER Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu has filed a suit demanding N950 million damages from the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai and four others. The suit listed the Kaduna State Attorney-General,…
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Nigerian judiciary undermined, sabotaged by dictatorial cabal ― Atiku

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

FLAG-BEARER of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2019 Presidential Election, Atiku Abubakar said the Nigerian judiciary has been undermined and sabotaged by an overreaching dictatorial cabal, following the Supreme Court verdict on his…
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S’Court Verdict: Secondus says victory comes from God

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

NATIONAL Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), Uche Secondus has reacted to the judgement of the Supreme Court on Wednesday which ruled against the Party’s appeal on lack of merit. In a statement signed by the SA on Media to the…
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Court stops Lagos Assembly probe of Ambode

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

PROBE of the former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has been halted by the Lagos High Court Ikeja on Wednesday till the determination of the court following a suit filed by Ambode. Ambode filed a suit against the Speaker of the…
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Supreme Court dismisses Atiku’s petition, upholds Tribunal judgement

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

SEVEN men panel led by the  Chief Justice of the Nation (CJN), Tanko Mohammed has dismissed the appeal of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate in the 2019 Elections, Atiku Abubakar at the Supreme Court. Atiku…
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Ambode approaches court over House probe

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

FORMER Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approached the court to stop the probe by the House of Assembly concerning the 820 buses purchased before his exit as the governor. Lagos State House of Assembly said it issued summons to…
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N4.9bn fraud:  EFCC witness testifies against Fani-Kayode, others

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 30, 2019

WITNESS of the Economic Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has testified against the former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, ex-minister of finance, Nenadi Usman and two others as the trial resumed on Tuesday. Shehu Shuaibu told the…
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ICIR’s Chikezie Omeje, Zimbabwean Makoni win science journalism award in Ethiopia

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 29, 2019

HEAD of newsroom, senior investigative and data reporter of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR), Chikezie Omeje and Zimbabwean reporter Munyaradzi Makoni have bagged   cash prize award of $3,000 each in Addis-Ababa,…
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Border Closure: CBN governor gives condition for opening

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 28, 2019

GOVERNOR of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has stated condition at which Nigerian borders would be opened following the closure in August. Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari had ordered that all Nigerian land borders be…
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EFCC apprehends ‘419’ group who defrauded professor

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 26, 2019

ECONOMIC and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  has apprehended a gang of fraudsters who harvest personal data of foreign-based Nigerians to defraud their friends and relations in Nigeria. In a press statement signed by the Commission’s…
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ASUU-FG conflict: Publication misleading, uncharitable and a blackmail ―ASUU

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 26, 2019

CONFLICT between the Office of the Attorney - General of the Federation (OAGF) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities deepens as ASUU responded to the claims of the OAGF as misleading, uncharitable and a blackmail of the union.…
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Ban on Action Against Hunger, Mercy Corps in Borno to be lifted soon ― UN

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 25, 2019

THE United Nations  says efforts are on to ensure that the suspension placed on two Non Governmental Organizations, Action Against Hunger (AAH) and Mercy Corps working in the North East Nigeria is lifted very soon.  “I have received…
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20 years of Intervention: TETFUND set up impact assessment committee

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 24, 2019

AFTER 2o years of interventions, the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) is set to measure the impact of its interventions in Nigeria's public tertiary institutions,Suleiman Bogoro, Executive Secretary of the Fund said on Thursday.…
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Sex for Grade: All indicted lecturers will be investigated and prosecuted—El-rufai

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 24, 2019

KADUNA State Governor, Nasir El-rufai has reacted to the suspension of a lecturer of the Kaduna State University (KASU), Bala Umar over allegations of demanding sex for grade from an ex- student of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria) before…
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NGOs to launch Red Card to Jungle Justice Campaign

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 24, 2019

A COALITION of Non Governmental Organizations is set to launch a campaign against jungle justice that is daily gaining ground in the country and across Africa. The coalition comprising Devatop Center for Africa Development, Cleen…
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Sanwo-olu set to “totally destroy” 4,447 impounded motorcycles

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 22, 2019

GOVERNOR of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to “totally destroy” 4,447 motorcycles impounded by the Lagos State Task Force. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Chairman of the Lagos State Task Force, Olayinka Egbeyemi…
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‘My lawyers will be approaching the court’… Saraki reacts to forfeiture order

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 22, 2019

SENATE president of the 8th Assembly, Bukola Saraki has reacted to the court's order for the forfeiture of his properties in Ikoyi, says his lawyers will be approaching the court. A federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos State on…
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ICPC declares Ex- Presidential aide, Obono-Obla wanted

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 22, 2019

THE INDEPENDENT Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, have on Tuesday declared the suspended chairman of the now dissolved Special Investigation Panel for Recovery of Public Property (SPIP), Okoi Obono-obla wanted.…
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Court orders forfeiture of Saraki’s properties

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 21, 2019

A FEDERAL High court sitting in Lagos on Monday has ordered that the properties of the immediate past Senate President of Nigeria, Bukola Saraki be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria due to unlawful acquisition. Economic and…
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PDP, APC disagree as governor plans to spend N8bn on Iwo road

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 21, 2019

GOVERNOR of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde said his administration is set to spend about 8 billion naira for expansion of the Iwo road interchange, but his decision has attracted condemnation from the opposition party, All Progressive Congress…
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After 3 days of negotiation, FG, NLC finally reach agreement on minimum wage

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 18, 2019

AGREEMENT has been reached by the National Labour Congress (NLC) and the Federal Government on the consequential adjustments to the new 30,000 minimum wage after several failed attempts. NLC had earlier threatened industrial action if an…
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3 million dollars bribe scam: Farouk Lawan loses no-case submission

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 17, 2019

 FCT High court sitting in Apo on Thursday dismissed the no-case-submission filed by four term member, House of Representatives and Chairman Ad hoc Committee on fuel subsidy, Farouk Lawan on the alleged $3 miillion dollars bribery. Lawan,…
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Appeal court sacks Dino Melaye

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 11, 2019

APPEAL court sitting in Abuja, on Friday sacked the Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye and ordered a re-run of the election. Dino Melaye appealed against the decision of the Kogi Election Petition Tribunal which ruled that the…
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NGO, FRSC launch anti-corruption app in Abuja

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 11, 2019

AKIN Fadeyi Foundation and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Thursday held the public and media launch of an anti-corruption application called FLAG IT on Thursday. The launch which was held at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja…
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2020 budget is nothing but a budget of taxation, says Abaribe

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 9, 2019

PEOPLE'S Democratic Party (PDP) senator representing Abia South, Enyinnaya Abaribe has faulted the 2020 budget presented by Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as nothing but a budget of taxation. Buhari yesterday presented…
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Buhari presents N10.33 trillion 2020 Budget of Fiscal Consolidation

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 8, 2019

NIGERIA President, Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presented the 2020 budget, tagged ‘Sustaining Growth and Job Creation’. Buhari made his presentation at the Joint Assembly of the Senate and the House of Representatives at about 2pm on…
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UPDATE: UNILAG suspends sex-for-grades lecturer

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 7, 2019

MANAGEMENT of the University of Lagos has suspended Boniface Igbegeghu, the accused senior lecturer and pastor of Foursquare Gospel Church exposed in the BBC sex-for-grade video. Boniface in the video that has gone viral made sexual…
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Another UNILAG lecturer caught in sex-for-grade scandal

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 7, 2019

ANOTHER lecturer of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Boniface Ighenghu has been accused of sexually assaulting an investigative reporter who disguised as a 17 years old girl seeking admission into the University. This comes few years after…
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Ex-Buhari adviser Boroh, ally arraigned for N975 million frauds

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 4, 2019

 ECONOMIC Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Thursday arraigned before High Court in Abuja an ex-special adviser to Buhari on Presidential Amnesty, Brigadier General Tarelah Paul Boroh (rtd.)  and Hanafi Musa Moroki for allegedly…
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Chibok girls: 2000 Days of Abduction

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 4, 2019

THE Bring back Our Girls campaign movement is set to commemorate the 2000 days of the disastrous kidnapping of 276 schoolgirls of Government Girls Secondary School on the 14th of April 2014 by Islamic Extremist Group, Boko Haram in Chibok…
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Six students, two teachers abducted in Kaduna

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 3, 2019

SIX female students and two teachers have been kidnapped by gunmen on Thursday at Engravers College in Kakau Daji, a village near Kaduna Refining and Petrochemicals Company (KRPC) in Chikun, Kaduna State. Recently, Kaduna State has…
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After increase in VAT, Nigerians to pay for using federal roads

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 2, 2019

WEEKS after the Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased to 7.5 per cent , the Federal Government is planning to return toll fees back to federal roads. Minister of Housing and Works, Bababtunde Raji  Fashola alongside the Minister of…
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PDP berates Buhari’s Independence Day speech

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 2, 2019

PEOPLE’S Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Muhammadu Buhari's Independence Day speech as uninspiring and empty. PDP in a statement signed by the PDP Spokesperson, Kola Ologboidiyan, said  Buhari’s speech was completely…
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Xenophobic attack: Buhari leaves for South Africa

Lukman ABOLADE Oct 2, 2019

NIGERIA PRESIDENT, Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Abuja for South Africa on Wednesday, a day after the independence day celebration. Buhari will be in South Africa for  three days on invitation of South Africa President, Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Speaker impeached as DSS takes over Bayelsa Assembly

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 30, 2019

THE SPEAKER  of the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Emmanuel Tonye Isenah has been impeached on Monday morning following series of gunshots in the State House. The Assembly was invaded by hoodlums who allegedly fled with the mace while the…
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Again, Court remands Sowore in DSS Custody

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 30, 2019

THE FEDERAL High Court in Abuja has on Monday ordered the remand of the Publisher of Sahara Reporters and #RevolutionNow Convener, Omoyele Sowore along with his co-defendant Olawale Bakare in the Department of State Security DSS custody.…
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2019 FOI ranking: NERC, Federal Fire Service emerge winners

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 26, 2019

NIGERIA Electricity Regulation Commission has emerged as the winner of the 2019 National Freedom of Information(FOI) Compliance Ranking in an event held at the CBN International Training Institute, Abuja on Thursday 26, September.…
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Osinbajo takes legal action against Timi Frank

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 25, 2019

THE VICE PRESIDENT Yemi Osinbajo has commenced legal action against the former deputy spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank amidst allegations of N90 billion allegedly released to him by the Federal Inland Revenue…
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ISWAP executes aid worker in Borno

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 25, 2019

THE ISLAMIC STATE West Africa Province, a faction of the Boko Haram terrorist group, has allegedly executed one of the six  Action Against Hunger (AAH)'s workers abducted near Damasak town in Borno state on July 18. ISWAP claimed the…
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Social Media cannot be allowed to continue fueling religious, racist and fake messages – BUHARI

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 24, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on technology companies to be aware of their responsibilities. He made this call while addressing World Leaders at the 74th United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. Buhari was the fifth speaker at…
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Atiku, PDP appeal Election Tribunal judgment

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 24, 2019

PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general election has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the September 11 ruling of the Presidential Tribunal in favor of Muhammadu Buhari. PDP and Atiku have…
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Minimum Wage: NLC Dismisses rumoured N30,000 payment implementation

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 23, 2019

THE NIGERIA Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed rumours that the Federal Government has begun payment of N30, 000 minimum wages. According to the nation online, the Federal Government has started the payment of N30,000 minimum wage with…
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Army arrest 5 key terrorist suppliers, fighters

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 23, 2019

THE NIGERIAN Army Troop of Theatre Command Operation LAFIYA DOLE has apprehended five key terrorist suppliers and fighters on Sunday following the commencement of “Operation Positive Identification" across Northeastern Nigeria. In a…
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Port Harcourt Killings: ‘Paraded suspect responsible for 5 out of about 9 killings’ ― Police

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 20, 2019

ALLEGED Port Harcourt serial killer, Gracious David West,  has admitted to the murder of five women during a parade by the State Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Dandaura, on Friday. West, 26 was on Thursday apprehended by the police in…
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Atiku breaks silence on tribunal defeat, thanks Nigerians for ‘immense goodwill’

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 20, 2019

PRESIDENTIAL candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the February 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, has finally spoken out after the dismissal of his petition challenging the re-election of Muhammadu Buhari. The Presidential…
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Again, Nigeria approaches World Bank for $2.5b loan to address power sector

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 19, 2019

THE Federal Government has opened talks with the World Bank for a $2.5 billion concessionary loan to boost its power sector. Hafez Ghanem, World Bank’s vice-president for Africa, who disclosed this in Abuja said Nigeria had received in the…
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CSOs protest serial murder of women in Port Harcourt

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 18, 2019

VARIOUS Civil Society Organisations, on Wednesday, demonstrated in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, in protest against recent incidents of femicide in the state. The protest themed “Walk for Peace against the Serial Killings of Women,”…
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Buhari dissolves Obla’s public property recovery panel

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 17, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on  Tuesday dissolved the Special Presidential Investigation Panel for the Recovery of Public Property (SPIP) headed by the suspended Okoi-Obono Obla. A statement by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President…
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2019 Host Writer prize opens for applications —€5000 up for grab

Lukman ABOLADE Sep 17, 2019

HOSTWRITER has called for applications for its 2019 Hostwriter Prize, which grants €5000 in awards for collaborative journalism between members. Host Writer announced on it’s official @hostwriter twitter page that application is now open…
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