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Olugbenga is an Investigative Reporter with The ICIR. Email address: oadanikin@icirnigeria.org. Twitter handle: @oluaimshigh

Ex-Kogi Gov, Abubakar Audu’s son arrested for alleged fraud

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 20, 2020

MUHAMMED Audu, son of the late Prince Abubakar Audu, a former governor of Kogi state has been arrested over an allegation of financial fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday said the accused person was…
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Kogi communities want FG to suspend Dangote coalmine firm over EIA scam

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 20, 2020

TWO communities in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, Onupa and Awoakpali have called on the Federal Government to shut down a coalmine firm operating in their domain due to environmental pollution and health hazards. Activities…
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Tobacco Control Regulations: ERA demands ban on cigarette sales to minors

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 19, 2020

THE ENVIRONMENTAL Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN) has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the enforcement of the National Tobacco Control (NTC) Act (2015) and the NTC Regulations 2019. The…
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FACT-CHECK: Ganduje says Kano is the safest state in Nigeria but he lied

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 18, 2020

CLAIM: Kano is the most peaceful state in Nigeria ON Saturday 8th February, Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano State Governor reportedly boasted of the state as being the safest in Nigeria. The governor made the claim during his meeting with…
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NSA to Abba Kyari: You have ‘ruptured’ national security, rubbished Buhari’s efforts

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 18, 2020

BABAGANA Monguno, the National Security Adviser on Monday chastised Abba Kyari, President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff for delving into issues of national security, an act the NSA described as illegal and unconstitutional. Monguno, in…
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‘You fled like a newborn mouse,’ Aisha Yesufu accuses Amaechi of denying reported kidnap attempt

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 17, 2020

AISHAT Yesufu, an activist on Monday accused Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation of debunking reports of his attempted kidnap on Sunday evening. The notable BringBackOurGirls Campaigner claimed her siblings and sister-in-law…
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Ekiti Commissioner goofed about ‘due diligence,’ explains why WAEC fee was inflated to N248.5m

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 15, 2020

THE Ekiti State government has officially reacted three days after the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) wrote on the controversial N248.5 million approved sum for the West African Examination Council (WAEC)…
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Here are the five conflicting names that crippled David Lyon’s chance of emerging as next Governor…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 15, 2020

SINCE the Supreme Court judgement sacked David Lyon, the Bayelsa state Governor-elect of the All Progressive Congress (APC) with his deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo, a day to the swearing-in date, the media have been awashed with the…
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Illicit Financial Flow: ICPC to go after Civil servants with huge properties beyond their incomes

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 13, 2020

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday announced it will beam its searchlight on public servants in possession of properties beyond their normal incomes. The Commission also disclosed…
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2,707 civilians killed in 2019 from 3,188 total deaths caused by insecurity in Nigeria – Report

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 12, 2020

NOT fewer than 2,707 civilians were killed in 2019, a new report made public by Global Rights on Wednesday has revealed. Aside from the civilian casualties, 481 security agents also died, totalled 3,188 due to spate of insecurity in the…
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REPORT: How Ekiti state govt padded WAEC fee of 14,242 students to the tune of N248.5m

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 11, 2020

FINDINGS by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) on Tuesday revealed how the Ekiti state government padded examination fee of the May/June West African Examination Council (WAEC), scheduled to hold later in the year…
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Ekiti releases N248.5m to pay WAEC fee as unclaimed UBEC grants hit N4.477bn

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 11, 2020

EKITI State government on Tuesday says it has approved the release of N248,522,900 to pay the May/June West African Examination Council (WAEC) fee of 14, 242 public school students in the state. This implies that each student ought to pay…
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Northern Elders to Buhari: You have failed in vital areas of security, poverty eradication

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 10, 2020

A group of elders from northern Nigeria on Sunday came after President Muhammadu Buhari over rising insecurity and poverty in the nation. The group, under the aegis of Northern Elders Forum (NEF), chaired by Professor Ango Abdullahi…
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KIDNAPPING: Stop promoting money ritual, Fashola tells movie makers

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 9, 2020

BABATUNDE Fashola, the Minister of Works and Housing says Nigerian moviemakers should stop the promotion of money rituals in their movies as it entices similar acts and kidnapping in the society. Describing the belief system as untrue, the…
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FG to commence mechanized farming project in 632 LGAs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 9, 2020

MUHAMMAD Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development says the ministry is to commence mechanised agricultural farming project in 632 local government areas across the nation. The minister disclosed this while receiving Samuel…
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RegulateNotBan: #OccupyLagos protesters storm Lagos City Marathon, tell Sanwoolu to halt Okada ban

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 8, 2020

PROTESTERS on Saturday stormed the venue of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon challenge in the state to demonstrate against recent ban on the use of commercial motorcycle in selected parts of Lagos. The protesters told Babajide…
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It’s not true – no building collapsed, no casualty in Ekiti explosion, says Commissioner

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 8, 2020

EKITI state government on Saturday says there are no casualties in the bomb blast that occurred early hours on Saturday morning in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Though it admitted there was a bomb blast at the Police Explosive Ordinance…
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Amotekun: Southwest attorney generals approve legal framework, labels group ‘Amotekun…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 8, 2020

ATTORNEY Generals from the South West States have agreed on the legal framework to guide activities of Operation Amotekun, otherwise known as the South West Security Network. Resolution from the meeting says each participating states…
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Why US may lift visa restriction on Nigeria, as FG, American Govt begin talk

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 8, 2020

THERE are new indications that the United States government may reverse its decision on the recent visa restriction policy against Nigeria following crucial discussions held between the Federal Government and top officials of the American…
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Police Brutality: How Police attacked female lawyer over reported rape case in Enugu State

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 8, 2020

IT was on a Monday evening, 27th January. A 21-year old Eunice Fabien (not real name) raised an alarm on a rape case. She was allegedly raped by Uchenna James Emenike, a 22-year-old man who resides at Corridor Layout, Maryland, Enugu State.…
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E-Visa, four other notable developments in Nigeria’s new Visa Policy

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 7, 2020

ON Tuesday, 4th February, the Federal Government unveiled a new visa policy as part of its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) to mainly give the economy an uplift and boost Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria. It is expected that…
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Pollution: FG urges taskforce to partner NOSDRA to decommission abandoned refineries

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 6, 2020

THE Federal Government on Thursday announced need for the Joint Task Force (JTF) to partner with the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) in order to properly decommission abandoned and artisanal refineries in the Niger…
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FG rolls out new SIM card registration policy

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 5, 2020

THE Federal Government on Wednesday rolled out a new policy for SIM Card use and SIM registration process. Dr Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy said henceforth, the National Identity Number (NIN) would be…
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Insecurity: Buhari admits less than 500, 000 police officers can’t secure Nigeria, says only…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 4, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday says less than 500, 000 police officers cannot perform any ‘miracle’ and guarantee the safety of Nigerians. He disclosed this while reacting to Sunday protest organised by the Christian Association of…
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Five notable things you probably don’t know about Alhassan Ado, the ‘Powerful Parliamentarian’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 31, 2020

SINCE the news about Hon. Alhassan Ado, the lawmaker representing Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal Constituency broke on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, the legislator has become a subject of public jokes and satirical…
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FG wants USAID to invest in cassava, plantain value-chain in South-south

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 30, 2020

THE Federal Government is seeking interest of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to invest in cassava and plantain value-chain. Muhammad Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development speaking at the…
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Malabu Oil Scam: Adoke, Abubakar get N50m Bail

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 30, 2020

MOHAMMED Adoke, a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice during President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration on Thursday secured a N50 million bail. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and the second…
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At last, Reps urge Buhari to sack Service Chiefs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 29, 2020

CONSIDERING the rising state of insecurity in the country, the House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to relieve the Service Chiefs of their duties. According to the lawmakers, the military…
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After ICIR’s report, NESREA sets to meet communities polluted by Dangote Coalmine

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 29, 2020

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has resolved to meet with three representatives each from the communities polluted by Dangote Coalmine and management of the firm on Wednesday, 5th February.…
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Despite unstable production capacity, Nigeria dreams of exporting local rice by 2022

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 28, 2020

MUHAMMAD Nanono, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Tuesday says Nigeria may commence the export of local rice variety by 2022. This is coming despite the nation's unstable quantity in rice production. But Nanono said…
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REPORT: 9Mobile staff defrauds SIM replacement subscribers, but magt is unaware

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 27, 2020

MARY Adeniyi, 9Mobile Subscriber arrived at the Abuja office of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS) at about 9 am for her Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) replacement. The firm, EMTS is widely known as 9Mobile. From…
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‘Nigerian Army killed so many beyond any imaginations’, eye witness gives account in new book

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 27, 2020

HAJIYA Ramatu Abdullahi, one of the victims of December 12, 2015, Zaria Massacre, which involved the Nigerian Military and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) has revealed how the military attacked innocent civilians at several…
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AMOTEKUN: Confusion as FG partners traditional rulers, community heads to recruit ‘special…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 26, 2020

DESPITE Federal Government’s approval of the South-West Security Network otherwise known as Operation Amotekun, a new confusion appears to be brewing as the Nigerian Police assumes responsibility of recruiting individuals as community…
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Rerun Election: Police confirms hijacking of polling materials in Essien-Udim council area

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 26, 2020

CHIEF Superintendent of Police Nnudam Fredrick, the Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on Saturday confirmed the arrest of hoodlums who allegedly hijacked election materials during the rerun election in Essien Udim…
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Things are not well, you no longer have excuses on insecurity, CAN, Sultan others tell Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 25, 2020

GROUP of Christian and Muslim leaders comprising of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Catholic have scored low Buhari government, saying all is not well with Nigeria.…
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We are set to kick-off recruitment for Operation Amotekun – Akeredolu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 25, 2020

ROTIMI Akeredolu, Chairman of the South-West Governors’ Forum says the recruitment for the South-West Security Network, otherwise known as Operation Amotekun, will commence any moment from now. The governor said State Attorney-Generals…
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Corruption Index: ICPC blames TI for turning blind-eye on FG’s anti-corruption measures

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 24, 2020

BARELY 24 hours after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) reacted to the latest ranking of Nigeria by the Transparency International (TI), Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has also…
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EFCC to Transparency International: Your rating is illogical, baseless

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 24, 2020

NIGERIA’s anti-graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Thursday says the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI) rating by the Transparency International (TI) is not only baseless but also illogical. This…
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FG finally concedes to govs’ demand, says Amotekun must align with community policing strategy

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 23, 2020

AFTER so much back-and-forth on the South West Security Network code-named Amotekun, the Federal Government has finally reached a consensus on the security network. But, it will operate in line with the Community Policing strategy of the…
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Fraud: How ex-AGF, Adoke escaped prison after 42-count charge

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 23, 2020

AFTER his temporary remand at the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Federal Government has finally charged Mohammed Adoke, ex-Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) with 42-count charges bordering on…
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AMOTEKUN: Tinubu finally breaks silence, says Amotekun is ‘inoffensive,’ provokes ‘sober thought’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 22, 2020

BOLA Tinubu, National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday finally responded to the controversial South West Security Network code-named Amotekun, weeks after it was launched by the regional Governors. Since…
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Visa Restriction: US set to restrict visitor’s visa to Nigerians, citizens of six other nations in…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 22, 2020

THE United States Government has planned to include Nigeria among six other countries in its new Visa restriction policy set to be made public by Monday, The ICIR has gathered. The decision, according to a report by the Wall Street…
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‘Amotekun Yoruba militia’ dangerous to Nigeria’s democracy, says Fulani group

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 21, 2020

THE controversy trailing establishment of South-West Security Network, identified as Amotekun took a fresh dimension on Tuesday as the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural group labelled the security network ‘Yoruba militia’ that…
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AMOTEKUN: Yoruba groups protest in Osun, Oyo, Ogun as DSS, Police storm demonstration venue

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 21, 2020

SCORES of demonstrators in Osun, Oyo and Ogun States on Tuesday, took to the streets in their respective state's capitals to protest against the Federal Government’s decision on the Western Nigeria Security Network also known as Amotekun.…
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Buhari to Akufo-Addo: We shut our borders to check small arms, hard drugs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 21, 2020

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday told his Ghanaian counterpart, Nana Akufo-Addo that the Nigeria's policy on partial border closure will remain until the committee set up to examine the implications of suspending the policy submits its…
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Turkish govt fingered for supplying weapons to Boko Haram in alleged leaked audio

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 19, 2020

A VIRAL video circulating on the social media platforms has identified the Turkish government led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan as supporter of the Boko Haram insurgent group in Nigeria. Turkey supplies Boko Haram arms and amunition, the leak…
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16 days after The ICIR’s report, Dangote Coalmine begins development projects, fix gully in affected…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 16, 2020

Why jailed ex-governor Orji Kalu will continue to retain seat in the Senate

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 16, 2020

ON Thursday, December 5th last year, the Federal High Court, Ikoyi sentenced a serving Senator and former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu to 12 years jail term. The verdict came 12 years after the legal tussle between the Economic…
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AMOTEKUN: AGF has no power to proscribe any group in Nigeria – Falana

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 16, 2020

THE controversy trailing suspension of Western Nigeria Security Network also known as Amotekun took a fresh dimension on Wednesday night as Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) disclosed that the law forbids the Attorney General…
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Soyinka, Akeredolu react to AGF, say ‘sleepy’ government cannot stop Amotekun

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 15, 2020

NOBEL Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu have reacted to the suspension of the South-west regional outfit, Amotekun by the Federal Government on Tuesday. Soyinka said the initiative should have been…
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AMOTEKUN: South-West Governors studying AGF’s position as middle belt leaders query legality of…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 15, 2020

GOVERNOR Kayode Fayemi on Wednesday says the South West Governors are currently understudying the position of Abubakar Malami, over his suspension of Amotekun security outfit, the regional security outfit established by the state…
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FG scraps Amotekun five days after northern group, Miyetti Allah kicked against regional security…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 14, 2020

THE Federal Government on Tuesday officially shut down the regional security outfit codenamed Amotekun about five days after the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-Cultural group and other northern formations kicked against the initiative.…
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50 years after Biafra: Human becomes mere statistics when power intoxicates, says Soyinka

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 14, 2020

NOBEL Laureate Wole Soyinka has advised the Nigerian government to deploy wisdom in addressing the clamour for secession. He spoke on Monday at the ‘Never Again Conference’ organised by the Nzuko Umunna and Ndigbo, as part of activities to…
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Complete speech of Professor Wole Soyinka delivered to mark anniversary of Nigerian Civil War

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 14, 2020

(Being the text of a speech delivered by Professor Wole Soyinka at the “Never Again Conference” organised by the Nzuko Umunna and Ndigbo, to mark the 50 years after the Nigerian Civil War on Monday, January 13 at the MUSON Centre, Onikan…
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‘SIM Recycling’ – New fast way to incriminate, endanger Nigerian phone users

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 11, 2020

IN August 2014, Kazeem Biriowo visited sales promotion event organised by the MTN in Ota, Ado/Odo/Ota Local Government Area in Ogun State. Due to the enticing promotional benefits, he bought an MTN SIM card. Right there, he did his…
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Wike not doing enough about cult related killings – Amnesty International

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 9, 2020

NIGERIAN office of the Amnesty International (AI) on Thursday blamed Nyesom Wike, the River State Governor for his failure to protect citizens of the state, and stop persistent killings among rival cult groups. The recrimination follows…
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Boko Haram: ICC ready to prosecute war crime cases in Nigeria

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 8, 2020

THE International Criminal Court (ICC) says except the Nigerian government genuinely provide adequate information to affirm its commitment to investigating and also prosecuting those involved in the allegation of war crimes committed by the…
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Presidency responds to CAN, says Boko Haram insurgency not Islamic

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 7, 2020

BARELY 24 hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) described Nigeria’s presidency ‘deaf and dumb’, for being silent over continuous abductions and killings of Christians in northern part of the country, Garba Shehu, Senior…
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Soleimani Killing: AI warns Trump over threat to attack 52 Iranian heritage sites

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 6, 2020

FOLLOWING decision of Donald Trump, the United States President on his plan to attack 52 Iranian sites, some of which are religious and cultural spots, Amnesty International (AI) on Monday tasked the US president to ‘retract’ his statement.…
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How Bauchi govt discovered 596 dead workers, pensioners on state’s payroll

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 6, 2020

THE Bauchi State Government on Monday says it has discovered 596 dead workers including pensioners in the state's civil service payroll system. This was achieved through the staff verification exercise conducted recently by the state.…
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Boko Haram: FG ‘deaf and dumb’ over Christian persecution – CAN

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 6, 2020

THE Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday says there are clear indications that the Federal Government is ‘deaf and dumb’ over Christian persecutions in the country. The Christian umbrella group also disclosed that the President…
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Over 18 million health workers required in Nigeria, other low-income, middle-income nations –…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 4, 2020

Tedros Adhanom, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General says more than 18 million health workers would be needed in both low-income and middle-income nations, including Nigeria. Adhanom, in his New Year message shared on the…
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Navy arrests seven Sri Lankans, Ghanaians on Nigeria’s waterway

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 4, 2020

COMMODORE Ibrahim Shettima, the Commander of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has disclosed how the military arrested nine foreigners and 50 Nigerians who were involved in illegal oil dealings on the nation’s waterways. In total, seven…
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Dangote illegally operates coal mines for years in Kogi, pollutes water supply of host communities,…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 31, 2019

In the second part of this investigation, Olugbenga ADANIKIN reveals how fake Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was presented to host communities, scientific proof of lead poisoning of village water sources and borehole among other…
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Mining, death and impunity: Dangote company illegally operates coal mines for years in Kogi,…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 30, 2019

Coal exploration is deadly, particularly to host communities and its impact on climate change is enormously dangerous to human existence. Nigeria is a signatory to the UN Paris agreement with commitment to reducing carbon emissions 45 per…
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Rots, secrecy cloud concession of $100.78m Warri port terminal

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 28, 2019

FROM the entrance, the Delta Ports, mostly known as Warri Port of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) appears functional. It has a developed land area of 216.19 hectares with a container handling capacity of 333, 000 teu. At the gate are…
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Gas flaring: Nigeria is not committed to the Paris Agreement it signed in 2016, here is why

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 28, 2019

ON 22nd September 2016 the Federal Government signed the Paris Agreement as part of its commitment to join global efforts to reduce climate change impacts due to increased emission of Green House Gases (GHG). On 16th May 2017 the agreement…
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Nigeria to US Government: Don’t sow seed of religion mistrust among Nigerians, rejects tag

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 23, 2019

BARELY 72 hours after the United States Government included Nigeria in its Severe Watch List (SWL) of religion intolerant nations, the Federal Government on Sunday responded, describing the name tag as ‘wicked’. Lai Mohammed, the Minister…
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CBN returns Bank’s ATM withdrawal fee to N35 from N65

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 23, 2019

AFTER years of public agitations, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Sunday finally reversed the N65 withdrawal charges for Automated Teller Machines usage in other banks to N35. The new fee, according to the latest Guide to Bank…
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Army to withdraw troops from Benue, others

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 21, 2019

BRIGADIER General ONYEMA Nwachukwu, Defence spokesperson has disclosed that the Nigerian Army is already considering to withdraw troops in Benue, Taraba and Nasarawa. The troops, code-named Operation Whirl Stroke were deployed to secure…
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US places Nigeria on Special Watch List over ‘severe violation of religious freedom’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 21, 2019

THE United States Government says it decided to place Nigeria on its Special Watch List (SWL) over “severe violations of religious freedom,” describing its action as a renewed commitment to promoting the fundamental human rights. Aside…
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‘Its not big deal’, says Ozekhome as Court orders Adoke to spend Xmas, New Year in EFCC…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 20, 2019

FEDERAL High Court sitting in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday granted the request made by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to remand Mohammed Adoke, Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister…
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Ex-Attorney General, Adoke arrested by Interpol, handed over to EFCC – Counsel

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 19, 2019

MIKE Ozekhome, Counsel to the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, on Thursday disclosed that his client, Mohammed Adoke has been picked up by security operatives at the Nnamdi Azikwe Internal Airport (NAIA),…
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‘Name and Shame’: Ekiti State commences public ridicule of sex offenders

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 19, 2019

MONTHS after the Ekiti State Government disclosed plans to publicly ‘name and shame’ sex offenders in the state, the state government on Wednesday published the name and address of a convicted culprit said to have raped a teenager in the…
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Only court can decide Sowore’s fate, says Malami despite SSS disregard for court order

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 16, 2019

DESPITE repeated disregard for court ruling by the State Security Service (SSS) on the detention of Omoyele Sowore, the convener of #RevolutionNow Campaign, Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice on…
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Border Closure: Akufo-Addo says 300 of Ghanaian local trucks stranded

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 15, 2019

NANA Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana says the closure of Nigeria's borders by the Federal Government’s has led to about 300 trucks plying the region stranded at the borders. Akufo-Addo spoke against the backdrop of reprisal actions…
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Xmas: Over 200 Police officers drafted to secure Catholic musical concert in Abuja

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 13, 2019

AS the nation draws closer to Christmas celebration, not less than 200 police officers have been assigned to ensure the safety of persons billed to attend the Catholic Maranatha musical concert scheduled to hold in Abuja today. The end of…
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AfDB commits $124.2m to improve access to potable water, sanitation in Ondo

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 13, 2019

THE African Development Bank (AfDB) on Friday announced the approval of a $124.2 million loan to provide potable water for residents of Ondo States and its environs. The facility is expected to also address water challenge of at least 1.3…
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Illegal SIM swaps, USSD top most serious cyber threats in telecom sector — NCC

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 12, 2019

THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has raised concerns on the reoccurring use of illegal Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) swaps and Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) to commit financial frauds in the country.…
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FRSC, Police confirm death of over 24 commuters in Bauchi road accident

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 12, 2019

THE Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Nigerian Police have confirmed the death of over 24 passengers in a road accident on Thursday morning along Bauchi –Ningi Federal Highway, Bauchi State. According to the FRSC, 28 people…
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Court jails expert in varsity certificate forgery

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 10, 2019

ROLAND Onosemuode, an expert in the forgery of university certificates has been sentenced to a six-month jail term by Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt. Onosemuode was said to have forged a Bachelors of Engineering…
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ICIR’s Chikezie Omeje emerges runner up for 2019 Wole Soyinka Investigative Award

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 9, 2019

CHIKEZIE Omeje, Senior Investigative Reporter at the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) on Monday emerged as runner-up (Online Category) of the 2019 annual Wole Soyinka Award for Investigative Reporting (WSAIR). He…
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Just less than 100, 000 Nigerians are sympathetic to Sowore—Adesina

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Dec 9, 2019

FEMI Adesina, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday says less than 100, 000 Nigerians are actually concerned about continuous detention of Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow, and publisher…
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Borno women seek prosecution of Army colonel allegedly responsible for missing persons

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 27, 2019

OVER 3,000 women in Borno State whose husbands, sons went missing or arrested by the Nigerian military are calling for justice from the Federal Government and international bodies. The women under the aegis of Jireh Dole, which means…
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Bayelsa poll starts tomorrow as INEC retrieves sensitive election materials from CBN

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 15, 2019

INDICATIONS have shown that the controversial Bayelsa Governorship election scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 16th November would still hold as planned. Already the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as early…
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Bayelsa Poll: PVC sold for N500, YIAGA indicts electorate in pre-election report

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 14, 2019

WHILE it still remains sketchy if the governorship election would hold as planned in Bayelsa State on Saturday, Watching the Vote Project of YIAGA AFRICA, Thursday accused electorate in the state of selling their Permanent Voters Card (PVC)…
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Arms proliferation, hate speech, illegal immigrants – concerns over Bayelsa poll

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 11, 2019

A report published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has indicted the electoral umpire with a 95.2 per cent respondent feedback on the tendency of INEC corrupt officials compromising the November 16 governorship…
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Multimillion naira NNPC 20-bed clinic left to waste in Ogun community where people lack access to…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 11, 2019

Olugbenga ADANIKIN reports about the travails of the residents of Iraye, an NNPC host-community in Ogun State that got a 20-bed modern hospital facility, after almost 20 years of waiting, but still lacks access to healthcare. The clinic is…
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Fashola adopts cooperative societies to achieve housing need, create jobs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 8, 2019

THE Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola on Thursday says it is adopting a new approach, use of cooperative societies as an avenue to realise housing need of Nigerians. This approach, he stressed, could help generate more jobs…
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Bayelsa/Kogi election: Report raises alarm over arms stockpiling, recruitment of political thugs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 6, 2019

A new report released by YIAGA Africa, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), on Tuesday warned of arms stockpiling and recruitment of political thugs ahead of the November 16 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa States. Except there…
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After ICIR’s report, Dangote Mines visit late Etonu’s home, pays N200,000 compensation as family…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 3, 2019

EMBITTERED family of late Benedict Etonu, on Sunday, expressed disappointment over N200, 000 compensation offered by the Dangote Coal Mining Company Limited, after the late father of seven died in a landslide at the coal site located in…
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#NoShaveNovember: Global campaign commences awareness against cancer as Nigeria records 115,950 new…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 1, 2019

GLOBAL campaign to raise awareness against cancer - #NoShaveNovember on Friday officially commenced as part of efforts to reduce daily casualty figures associated with the deadly disease across the world. The one-month long project was…
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Plastic Pollution: Less than 3 percent of polluters committed to migrating from single-use plastics…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Nov 1, 2019

JUST less than three percent of world-renowned plastic polluters are truly committed to transiting from single-use plastics to reuse models championed by environmentalists across the world, Plastic Economy and Global Commitment Progress…
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Fake medical doctor attempts escape from prosecution – ICPC

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 31, 2019

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Thursday says Martins Ugwu, a fake medical doctor who fraudulently raked N17.2 million as salaries and allowances from the Federal Ministry of Health from…
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Tinubu: Why EFCC planned probe on bullion vans may not come anytime soon

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 29, 2019

LAST Thursday 24th October, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Concerned Nigerians approached the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to submit a petition against Bola Tinubu, National Leader of…
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Seed Council commences training of cassava stem agents

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 29, 2019

THE National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI) have commenced training of 18 third-party agents for cassava seeds inspection in Benue state. The inspectors…
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ANALYSIS: Why Nigeria’s border closure may spike price of local rice

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 29, 2019

SINCE the Federal Government launched a border closure policy in late August, the decision has triggered mixed reactions from Nigerians, neighbouring countries and regional bodies. Farm produce from neighbouring nations such as Benin…
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Reduce MDAs, slash lawmakers’ salaries to cut cost of governance, ActionAid tells FG

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 28, 2019

ACTIONAID Nigeria, a Non-Governmental Organisation has challenged the Federal Government to reduce the number of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) as well as the salaries of federal lawmakers to cut running cost of government.…
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Late Pius Adesanmi finally laid to rest in Canada

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 26, 2019

THE remains of Pius Adesanmi (47), the late Professor of English at Carleton University, Canada was finally laid to rest Saturday in Ontario, Canada. He was buried at Capital Funeral Home & Cemetery 3700, Prince Wales Drive, Ottawa,…
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Miyetti Allah tenders apology over killings, 15 months after calling Gov. Ortom’s bluff

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 26, 2019

SALEH Alhassan, National Secretary of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, on Saturday tendered an apology to Samuel Ortom, the Benue State Governor for herdsmen attack and killings in the state with the promise to ensure peaceful coexistence between…
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Cross Rivers State Assembly says cultism worse than deadly diseases, recommends Death Sentence

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 25, 2019

TIRED of incessant cultist attacks, Cross Rivers State Assembly is considering death sentence against any member of cult groups apprehended by the security operatives in the state. As such, the state lawmakers have commenced a process to…
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EXCLUSIVE: How father of seven died in a landslide at Dangote’s coal mining site

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 24, 2019

BENEDICT Etonu, a middle-aged man of about 50 years has been killed in a landslide that occurred at a Dangote Coal Mines Limited site located in Awoakpali Community, Ankpa Local Government of Kogi State, The ICIR can authoritatively report.…
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Onumah files N100m suit against DSS for rights violation, unlawful detention

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 24, 2019

CHIDO Onumah, the Executive Director of African Centre for Media and Literacy (AFRIMIL) has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja to sue the Department of State Security (DSS), and its Director-General Yusuf Bichi for violating his…
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After 12 years of trial, Court set to deliver judgement on N7.65 billion suit against Kalu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 22, 2019

AFTER over a decade of back and forth on the N7.65 billion suit filed by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and his accomplice, Lagos State Federal High Court will on…
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Vote buying commences ahead of Kogi/Bayelsa guber polls – Report

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 21, 2019

NEW Report from Watching the Votes (WTV), a project of YIAGA Africa, a civil society organisation revealed that the trend of vote-buying has commenced ahead of the gubernatorial election scheduled to hold on 16th November in Kogi and…
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We won’t stop until we banish fake news, hate speech as FG reviews fine to N5m

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 20, 2019

LAI Mohammed, the Minister of Information and Culture on Sunday restated commitment of the Federal Government to tackling fake news and hate speeches. He told a group of online media publishers, Sunday in Lagos that a committee was already…
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Border closure: Customs rake in N1.4 billion, arrests 319 suspected smugglers

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 14, 2019

AFTER the Federal Government’s decision to partially close the western border, and the Nigeria -Niger entry point, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday disclosed that the nation has so far saved N1.4 billion as a result of the…
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Agency trains workers on procurement processes, months after ICIR report

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 14, 2019

FOLLOWING an investigation by The International Centre for Investigative Reporting on skewed procurement process regarding a multi-billion Naira afforestation project in 11 northern States, the National Agency for The Great Green Wall…
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INVESTIGATION: Jonathan/Buhari administrations spent another N1.164 trillion on power in eight…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 14, 2019

Nigerian Government, between 1999 and 2010, reportedly spent over N4.7 trillion on power, but the country remained in darkness. Eight years later, Jonathan and Buhari administrations invested another N1.164 trillion into the sinkhole…
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Buhari allegedly extends service of his personal security aide beyond 35 years

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 9, 2019

A SECRET memo shared on social platforms has shown how President Muhammadu Buhari allegedly extended the public service of Abdulkarim Dauda, a Commissioner of Police who works as his Personal Chief Security Officer (PCSO) to 13th May 2023,…
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WSCIJ announces entries for 2019 journalism awards

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Oct 8, 2019

THE Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) has announced openings for the 14th editions of 2019 annual investigative award in celebration of outstanding journalists in Nigeria. The award features five major categories…
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INTERVIEW: Legal action against DSS is a possibility – Onumah

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 30, 2019

Chido Onumah, Journalist, Author and Executive Director of African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) in this interview with Olugbenga ADANIKIN, condemned actions of the DSS for his arrest Sunday night for wearing a…
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October 1st: Despite visible inequality, insecurity Osinbajo says new Nigeria is here

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 30, 2019

AMIDST increasing inequality, insecurity and perceived injustice and alleged disregard for the rule of law, the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Sunday expressed optimism about a new Nigeria. “The new Nigeria is here,” says Osinbajo…
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President Buhari tells Court to strike out suit challenging his trip to UK without handing over to…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 28, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approached the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, to nullify the suit challenging his decision to travel abroad without handing over to his vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo last April. Buhari was reacting to the…
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Premium Times editor under threat over report on arrested female journalist

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 18, 2019

FOLLOWING today’s release of Mary Ekere, a female journalist detained for two nights in Akwa Ibom, Cletus Ukpong, Regional Editor, South-South for the Premium Times, who broke the story of the reporter's arrest, has been threatened with the…
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Epidemic threatens Ilaje-Otumara slum in Nigeria’s megacity

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 17, 2019

Ilaje-Otumara, a neglected community in Lagos, Nigeria’s foremost commercial city, has an estimated population of almost a million people including women and children. Sadly, for decades, access to water and toilet facilities has been a…
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FRSC reacts to The ICIR’s investigation but fails to address allegations against corps marshal

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 17, 2019

In his response to The ICIR's report on how he forced new recruits of the commission to open salary bank accounts with the Safeline Microfinance Bank (MFB), in which he has an interest, Boboye Oyeyemi, Corps Marshall of the Federal Road…
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ABDUCTION: FCT Police command confirms release of Aishat, kidnapped daughter of PDP Chieftain

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 16, 2019

THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command on Monday confirmed the release of Aishat Umar Ardo, daughter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Umar Ardo who was kidnapped outside a popular mall around 7:45 pm on Kwame…
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How Fidelity Bank employee illicitly diverted client’s N137m in 31 months

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 16, 2019

FOR 31 months, Kehinde Olumide Agbabiaka, a sales agent with Fidelity Bank Plc illicitly and intermittently diverted N137 million belonging to his client, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has revealed. Specifically,…
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Conflict of interest: How FRSC Corps Marshall forced officers to open salary account with…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 16, 2019

THE decision of Oyeyemi Boboye, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Corps Marshall, mandating the officers, especially new recruits, to compulsorily open monthly salary accounts with Safeline Microfinance Bank (MFB), a financial…
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Nigerians cannot bear the burden of your VAT increase, PDP tells Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 13, 2019

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday told President Muhammadu Buhari led Federal Government to rescind its decision on the approved Value Added Tax (VAT) increase which it said would kill the already worsened nation's economy.…
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Tax increase will worsen poverty, inequality, TJGP cautions FG on VAT

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 13, 2019

A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Friday warned that the increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) by the Federal Government from five to 7.2 per cent would further increase inequality and exacerbate poverty in the country.…
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EFCC arrests 13 alleged internet fraudsters in Abuja, Kwara

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 12, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) on Thursday says 13 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and Kwara State respectively in separate operations. According to the anti-graft…
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Our procession was peaceful but police killed 12 of our members—IMN

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 10, 2019

THE Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) on Tuesday says 12 of its members who observed the Ashura mourning peaceful procession across the nation were killed by men of Nigeria police. The Movement said the affected members were killed in …
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Coalition condemns continued detention of journalist, Agba Jalingo in Cross River State

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 10, 2019

The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom (CWPPF), on Tuesday charged Ben Ayade, the Cross Rivers State Governor to respect constitutional roles of journalists in the state over the continued prosecution and detention…
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Xenophobic Attack: Air Peace, real estate company offer to evacuate Nigerians from S. Africa

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 5, 2019

The Nigerian government on Wednesday says Air Peace, a local airline has offered to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following continued xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans. This is coming shortly after Landwey…
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FACT CHECK: Trending video of South African Police Deputy Minister is from 2017

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 4, 2019

ON September 2, Signal, an online newspaper designed to produce exclusive reports on politics, policy, governance among others posted a claim that projected Bongani Mkongi, former South African Deputy Minister of Police, as a current…
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JUST IN: One dead, police vehicle burnt as Nigerians commence picketing of South African investments

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 3, 2019

An unidentified man has been allegedly shot dead by the police in Lekki, Lagos State as Nigerians, particularly in Lagos, Oyo and Akwa Ibom states, have started picketing South African investments across the country. The incident which…
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There was only sporadic act of violence, no xenophobic attacks in South Africa — High Commissioner

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 3, 2019

BOBBY Monroe, South Africa’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, on Tuesday says there was only "Sporadic act of violence" in his country and not Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians as reported in the media. Monroe who was summoned by the Federal…
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Dalori, Galaxy construction MD in court for fresh N95b fraud

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 2, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned Babagana Abba Dalori, with his firm Galaxy Transportation and Construction Services for N95.53 billion fraud. He was accused of a fresh 12-count charge bordering on…
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FBI Wanted List: EFCC arrests female suspect three days after first arrest

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 2, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, says a female suspect declared wanted by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged internet fraud has been arrested. Ibrahim Magu, acting Chairman…
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‘No scientific evidence yet against consumption of donkey meat’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 2, 2019

BELLO Agaie, National President of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) on Monday said there is currently no scientific evidence that forbids the consumption of donkey meats for safety reasons. Agaie told The ICIR in an…
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Boko Haram: Army announces death of three soldiers

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 2, 2019

THE acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa, on Sunday, announced the death of three soldiers while combating the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State. The army acting spokesperson said the incident happened as troops…
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Fashola warns public against fake Facebook account registered in his name

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Sep 2, 2019

THE Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), on Sunday, issued a disclaimer advising the public to disregard a fake Facebook account registered in his name with his picture. The fake account is FasholaRajiFashola. The…
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EFCC tasks CAC on proxy companies

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 29, 2019

THE acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has challenged the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), the government agency responsible for company registration to be alert to the existence of…
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Twitter unfreezes BBOG campaigner’s account over suspected violations

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 29, 2019

THE Twitter Handle of Aisha Yesufu, Co-founder of #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), campaign @AishaYesufu was on Thursday frozen by the social media firm but released a few hours later. “Caution: this account is temporarily restricted. You are…
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Greater investments in good journalism’ll check fake news – CDD

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 29, 2019

AS part of the efforts to check the spread of misinformation and disinformation Idayat Hassan, the Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Wednesday has advocated greater investment in good journalism…
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Buhari to Béninois president: We can’t allow smuggling to continue

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 29, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday told his colleague, Patrice Talon from the Benin Republic that Nigeria can no longer allow smuggling of agricultural commodities such as rice into the country. He explained that the Nigeria-Benin…
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Court adjourns motion countering IMN ban as terrorist group

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 28, 2019

THE Federal High Court (FHC) on Wednesday adjourned motion filed by Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), seeking to counter the proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) as a terrorist group to September 11. The…
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EFCC to youth corps: Hold your leaders accountable

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 27, 2019

IBRAHIM Magu, the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday, told members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and other youths across the nation to hold their leaders accountable. This…
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DSS, INEC seek legislation to check fake news

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 27, 2019

THE Department of State Security (DSS) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said the Federal Government may need to consider new legislation as part of efforts to curtail the spread of fake news. He made this…
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Oyo-Ita: Our probe is evidence-based, says EFCC, denies Abba Kyari’s involvement

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 27, 2019

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the involvement of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to the President in the ongoing investigation against the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita. In…
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Fake-news poses threat to Nigeria’s democracy – CDD

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 27, 2019

PROFESSOR JIBRIN Ibrahim, Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Tuesday warned the spread of fake news could pose a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy and ignite hatred in the society. Beyond that, the social…
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UN Under-Secretary-General tasks Nigerian youths to amplify good deeds

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 26, 2019

AMINA Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General on Monday challenged the Nigerian youths across the globe to amplify their good deeds beyond individual success to overshadow other weaknesses. She gave the advice at the launch of…
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EFCC to ‘cooperate’ with US on $1.1billion internet fraud by 77 Nigerians

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 25, 2019

NIGERIA's anti-corruption agency, the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday pledged to ‘cooperate’ with the United States (US) government security operatives including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the $1.1…
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Breaking: EFCC may assist US govt arrest Nigerians accused of internet fraud

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 23, 2019

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may assist the United States government to apprehend the Nigerians involved in the $1.1 billion cyber fraud discovered lately. The accused persons, most of whom the United States Justice…
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Iro, Igbokwe top list of Nigerians accused in $1.1bn US internet fraud

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 23, 2019

FEDERAL Prosecutors of the United States Department of Justice on Thursday said 80 persons in the US and Nigeria,were believed to have stolen about $1.1 billion through several various fraudulent schemes in seven months. They were indicted…
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JUST IN: Tribunal sacks Sen. Dino Melaye as Kogi West lawmaker, orders fresh poll

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 23, 2019

THE Election Petition Tribunal in Kogi State on Friday sacked Sen. Dino Melaye as Senate-elect representing Kogi West Senatorial District. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Dino as winner of his constituency…
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Killer policemen dismissed, charged for murder

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 22, 2019

THE Nigerian Police Force, Lagos Command on Thursday announced the dismissal of four officers who illegally killed two suspected robbers in Igando area of Lagos State. The dismissed officers are Inspector Fabiyi Omomayara, Sergeant…
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Extra-judicial killings: Civil society group urges President Buhari to respect Rule of Law

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 22, 2019

A group of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Nigeria on Thursday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to respect the rule of law and ensure the security forces under his command do same. The coalition which includes Socio-Economic…
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Health ministry denies fake Twitter account of newly appointed minister

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 22, 2019

THE Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) on Thursday denied a Twitter account @osagieehanire registered in the name of the newly inaugurated Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire. The ministry advised the public to disregard the unverified…
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Anti-graft war: Five Buhari ministers perceived as corrupt by Nigerians

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 22, 2019

PRESIDENT Mohammadu Buhari on Wednesday inaugurated the 43 ministerial nominees screened by the Nigerian Senate in July. But the list contains names of persons with allegations of corruption, despite the president's disposition towards…
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50 per cent of today’s job’ll soon be irrelevant, fix education sector now – Obasanjo tells FG

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 21, 2019

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has charged the Federal Government to prioritise quality education. He said both state and local governments should also ensure proper development of the sector as 50 per cent of today’s job would become…
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Cabinet List: Buhari remains petroleum minister, appoints Sylva junior minister

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 21, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari remains the Minister of Petroleum Resources as he on Wednesday announced Timipre Silva from Bayelsa State as the junior minister for the ministry. In his first tenure, Buhari appointed self as the Petroleum…
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Supreme Court strikes out Atiku, PDP’s appeal to access ‘INEC Server’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 20, 2019

THE Supreme Court on Tuesday struck out rulings on an appeal by the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, an ex-presidential candidate and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), asking for permission to access the purported Independent…
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Don’t expect ‘hand-outs’ from development partners, Buhari warns ministers designate

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 20, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Monday warned the cabinet-elect members not to depend on supports from development partners to fulfil their responsibilities, even as he described Nigeria’s growing population as ‘frightening’. Buhari said,…
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Magu to African nations: Illicit financial flows crippling our economies

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 20, 2019

AS part of efforts to check illicit financial flows, Ibrahim Magu, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday advocated for effective collaborations among the African countries. He said this…
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FACT-CHECK: Has Nigeria really achieved food security?

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 19, 2019

ON Tuesday 13th August, President Muhammadu Buhari disclosed that Nigeria has achieved food security, thus directed the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop Forex to food importers. “We have achieved food security,” Buhari…
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Buhari to Military: Don’t spare bandits, identify and eliminate them to restore peace

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 17, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday told the Nigerian Military to identify bandits across the country and eliminate them in order to restore peace nationwide. He said those involved in banditry should not be spared. Buhari made the…
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Proscribed Shi’ite group to resume protests until El-Zakzakys get treatment, freedom

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 16, 2019

SHORTLY after Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife returned to Nigeria and was whisked away by the security operatives, members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), on Friday vowed to resume protests despite the group proscription by the…
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Embattled Shi’ite leader El-Zakzaky, wife arrive Abuja airport

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 16, 2019

THE embattled leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat has arrived the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. They arrived at about 12 noon aboard the Ethiopian airline.…
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El-Zakzaky, wife return from India medical trip three days after departure

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 15, 2019

SHEIKH Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) and his wife, Zeenat are expected to return to Nigeria tonight from a medical trip they took to India. Spokesperson of the Islamic sect, Ibrahim Musa disclosed this…
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Man remanded for allegedly duping girlfriend of N4.5 million

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 15, 2019

OBINNA Amaefula, the businessman who allegedly swindled his girlfriend of N4.5 million and also terminated her five-month pregnancy was on Thursday, remanded by the Ogudu Magistrate Court, Lagos. He was remanded by the presiding magistrate…
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Edo, Ondo still lead in Lassa fever cases in Nigeria

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 15, 2019

NOT LESS than six states across the Federation recorded 93 per cent of all confirmed cases of Lassa fever in the country, the Federal Government has disclosed. This casualty figure (93 per cent) accounts for 241 persons in Edo State…
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Imo Governor announces Kanu Nwankwo SSA on sports

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 15, 2019

FOR his contributions in the sports industry, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced the appointment of Kanu Nwankwo, former captain of the Super Eagles national team as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports matters. Ihedioha, a former…
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INVESTIGATION: Dana, Wema Bank risk prosecution for flouting Money Laundering Act

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 15, 2019

Dana Air, owner of Sri Sai Vandana Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and WEMA Bank Nigeria may be prosecuted by the anti-graft agency for the airline’s inflight donation collected between 2014 and 2018 without following due…
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FOREX: Don’t give a cent to support food imports, Buhari instructs CBN governor

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 14, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said he had directed Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop providing foreign exchange to food importers as the nation has grown sufficient food capable of feeding its…
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Ezekwesili, pro-Buhari members banter over president’s ‘tooth-picking’ picture

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 13, 2019

OBY Ezekwesili, former minister of education and pro-Buhari members on Monday exchanged banters over a trending picture of President Muhammadu Buhari. The portrait, described as ‘Fiddling-Nero-type-picture’ by Ezekwesili was perceived as…
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El-Zakzaky: 186 doctors from seven nations write Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 12, 2019

Not fewer than 186 Medical Doctors from seven countries have written to President Muhammadu Buhari, expressing their concerns over the deteriorating medical condition of the released leader of the Nigeria Islamic Movement (NIM), Ibrahim…
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Gun violence: Amnesty International issues travel warning to US tourists

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 9, 2019

United States Office of the Amnesty International, a global right movement on Friday issued a travel warning to intending tourists to the US, asking them to remain cautious due to the prevailing gun violence in the country. The rights…
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AU silence on xenophobic attack shameful – FG

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 9, 2019

THE Federal Government on Friday described as shameful the silence and inactions of the African Union (AU) on the persistent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in…
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ActionAid to politicians: Fix public schools, check corrupt practises

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 8, 2019

Ene Obi, Country Director of ActionAid on Thursday tasked politicians and relevant government authorities in the country to fix public schools and make it competitive in order to check the trend of Nigerians travelling abroad to acquire…
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#RevolutionNow protest: Counsel vows to review court detention order on Sowore

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 8, 2019

INIHEBE Effiong, Counsel to Omoyele Sowore, Convener of the #RevolutionNow protest has vowed to file a new application to ‘vacate’ and counter today’s court ruling which extended Sowore’s detainment to 45 days. Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the…
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#RevolutionNow protest: EU backs freedom of speech in Nigeria

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 8, 2019

THE European Union (EU) on Thursday threw its weight behind the principles of freedom of expression in Nigeria, saying it remains fundamental in any democratic dispensation. Ketil Karlsen, the EU envoy to Nigeria disclosed this while…
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EFCC arrests 29 suspected ‘yahoo boys’, traditional ruler for fraud

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 8, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday says it arrested 29 men who are suspected internet fraudsters otherwise known as ‘yahoo-boys’ . The suspects were arrested at Akoto Estate, Elebu area of Ibadan, Oyo state…
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Kajuru Killings: Kaduna obtains court order to investigate, arraign ex-NHRC chairman Odinkalu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 7, 2019

FOLLOWING incidents of the recent Kajuru killings, the Kaduna State Government has secured an ex-parte order from the state Magistrate Court to investigate and arraign Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, former Chairman of the National Human Rights…
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EFCC declares five internet fraudsters, 50-year-old man ‘wanted’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 7, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday declared five young internet fraudsters 'Wanted'. The anti-graft agency also declared a 50-year-old man, Donald Olorunkoyede among those on the Wanted list to make six culprits…
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President Buhari to swear in new ministers August 21

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 6, 2019

THE Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on Tuesday disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will inaugurate his new cabinet members on August 21. Prior to the inauguration, a 2-day retreat would be…
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Airtel, 9mobile get N136m fine over violation of NCC regulations, poor services

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 6, 2019

THE Nigerian Communications Commissions (NCC), on Tuesday, sanctioned Airtel and 9mobile with N136 million fine for violation of its regulation. The NCC accused the telecommunication companies of breaking the do-not-disturb directive, the…
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#RevolutionNow: Gunshot, heavy military presence as police fires teargas at protesters

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 5, 2019

PROTESTERS in some parts of Lagos Monday morning shunned warnings of the Nigerian Police to embark on the #RevolutionNow demonstration convened by Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC). The…
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#RevolutionNow: We urge the authorities to respect Sowore’s rights, says Amnesty International

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 3, 2019

COUNTRY office of Amnesty International on Saturday appealed to the Federal Government to respect rights of Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), who was taken by operatives of the Department of…
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INVESTIGATION: Digging for death, untold story of Osun artisanal gold miners (2)

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 3, 2019

For decades, artisanal gold mining has been a daily activity in Osun State, yet left unregulated despite the severe danger it portends to the miners and the environment. Olugbenga ADANIKIN, in the part two of this series, reports about the…
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#RevolutionNow: Sowore, youths plan lock down of 21 states in ‘day of rage’ national protest

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Aug 2, 2019

FORMER presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the last general election, Omoyele Sowore and hundreds of other Nigerian youths have sworn to lockdown 21 states come Monday in a protest popularised on the social media…
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Teenager raises alarm on Twitter over father’s attempt to kill him

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 31, 2019

“PLEASE save me...I am a victim of domestic violence, I don’t want to die”, this is the emergency call Philla Phong, a teenager resident in Ogun State, made Tuesday, on Twitter after being molested by his father. Phong, identified as…
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ICRC supports 4,392 households with emergency reliefs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 31, 2019

THE International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on Tuesday said it has supported 4,392 households in Monguno town with emergency relief items including those recently displaced by the armed conflict in Borno State. They were supported…
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Naming my successor will create problems – Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 30, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said to name anyone as his successor in 2023 would create problems, thus would rather keep it to himself. He revealed this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja when he played host to members of the…
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INVESTIGATION: Digging for death, untold story of Osun artisanal gold miners (1)

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 30, 2019

Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) is an exploration by individuals or a group of persons with little or no technical skills. This undertaking has become a frequent phenomenon in Nigeria. In Osun State rural communities, residents…
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Insecurity: South-West Governors meet to launch ‘new security architecture’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 29, 2019

THE Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde on Sunday disclosed that Governors from the South-West States have resolved to deploy new security architecture before end of August to address insecurity situation in the region. He said the Oyo…
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Herders/Farmers Crisis: Stop illegal herders from crossing Nigerian border, Fayemi tells immigration

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 26, 2019

THE Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi on Thursday advised the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure herders from neighbouring countries have the right travel documents, else they should be denied entry into the country. The…
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Buhari cabinet: Fashola, Keyamo, Akpabio make long awaited ministerial list

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 23, 2019

FIFTY-FIVE days after President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated for the second term in office, the president has finally sent a list of his cabinet members to the Senate for confirmation. Top in the list are Babatunde Fashola, former…
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17-year old Nigerian shot dead in South Africa

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 22, 2019

The Nigerian Union in South Africa has said that another Nigerian, a 17-year-old Chinoso Dennis Obiaju has been shot dead in the former apartheid country. According to the union, Obiaju who was in high school was reportedly shot dead in…
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Ortom joins Obasanjo’s call for national dialogue on insecurity

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 20, 2019

Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Saturday added his voice to the call by the former resident, Olusegun Obasanjo asking President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently convene a national discussion on insecurity in the country.…
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Four feared dead in Delta building collapse

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 20, 2019

FOUR days after a three-storey building collapsed in Jos, Plateau State killing 14 people, four persons on Saturday died after another three-storey building collapsed in Abraka, Ethiope East Council area, Delta State. Several other…
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NASS orders shut down of Edo Assembly, fresh inauguration of lawmakers-elect

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 17, 2019

THE National Assembly (NASS) on Wednesday ordered Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and Yusuf Magaji, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), to shut down the Edo State Assembly and provide…
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We’ve recovered video footage of Nigerian mother killed in South Africa, says envoy

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 16, 2019

BARELY seven days after the Senate summoned the Nigerian envoy to South Africa on the alleged murder of late Elizabeth Ndubusi-Chukwu, a Nigerian, the South African government on Tuesday says the incident has been prioritised. Mr Bobby…
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Release detained Shi’ites cleric or risk fresh insurgency, Falana warns FG

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 16, 2019

FOR the umpteenth time, Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has advised the Federal Government to release the detained Shi’ites Islamic Group cleric, Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and his wife, Malama Zeinab El…
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Zamfara, Kaduna governors to meet over constant kidnapping, killings

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 16, 2019

FOLLOWING the death of Kabiru Ismail, a top government official in Zamfara State, during last Sunday kidnap, Governor Bello Matawalle says he is meeting with his counterpart in Kaduna, Governor Nasir El-Rufai to ensure the safety of…
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Data: Nearly 30, 000 Nigerians killed in the last four years

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 16, 2019

DATA from the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), on Monday, showed that 28,969 Nigerians were killed from May 2015 till June 2019. The data captures weekly the number of casualties, who lost their lives due to various causes, ranging from…
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Obasanjo again writes Buhari, says Nigeria “on the precipice”

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 15, 2019

FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently devise measures to forestall likely division of the nation, as Nigeria is “on the precipice and dangerously reaching a tipping point where it may…
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Sim Registration: Senate to summon NCC as connected lines hit over 249m

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 11, 2019

THE Nigerian Senate on Thursday resolved to summon the National Communications Commission (NCC) over weak performance in the area of poor registration of the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards and dropped calls. Ahmed Lawan, President…
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Nwabueze: The Legal titan pursuing victory for Atiku in court, despite ill-health

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 5, 2019

PROF. Ben Nwabueze, 88, and first lawyer from academia to become a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) has emerged leader of the petitioners’ legal team of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of People's Democratic Party (PDP), …
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Alleged Oil Bunkering: Navy hands over two vessels to EFCC, quizzes seven suspected thieves

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 4, 2019

THE Nigerian Navy has handed over a Vessel, MV Messiah1 and Barge Miracle arrested for illegal oil bunkering to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Tony Orilade, EFCC Ag. Head, Media and Publicity, said the arrest was made…
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Five internet fraudsters disguised as clergy, widower bag jail terms in Enugu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 2, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday says its Enugu Zonal Office has secured five separate convictions involving the prosecution of Orji Uchenna, Chime Isaiah, Ogbu Obinna, Dunu Franklyn Tochukwu and Victor…
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Alleged N6.9bn money laundering: ‘Sick’ Fayose gets court’s permission to travel abroad

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 2, 2019

JUSTICE Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday, granted former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose permission to travel abroad for treatment. Fayose got the court’s authorisation after being re-arraigned by the…
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Three months after, kidnapped District Head of Daura regains freedom

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jul 2, 2019

THE District Head of Daura, Alhaji Musa Umar-Uba, who was kidnapped from his residence three months ago, has been rescued by security agents in Kano. Malam Tukur Umar, younger brother to the victim, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
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COZA: Fatoyinbo suspends 7-day programme amidst rape allegation

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 30, 2019

THE Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, on Sunday suspended a 7-day scheduled programme amidst the alleged rape scandal which followed a protest at the church entrances. The protesters laid siege at the…
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Miyetti-Allah says Ruga settlement ‘desire’ of Federal Government

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 28, 2019

MIYETTI-ALLAH Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) on Friday disclosed that the Ruga settlements pilot project in the country was a ‘desire’ of the Federal Government. It stated that it was initiated to create a holistic…
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Nigeria’s capital city of dirt: Rising concerns over illegal dumping, poor sanitation in Abuja

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 28, 2019

MALLAM Muntari Daura, 47, was busy sorting old sacks picked from the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) public refuse container located nearby a new generation bank in the Wuse market when The ICIR reporter passed by. He vigorously…
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N2.5bn Digital Switch-Over: ICPC indicts Lai Mohammed in fresh discovery

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 27, 2019

FORMER Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed is to appear before a Federal High Court, Abuja, to explain his role in the alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion Federal Government Digital Switch-Over (DSO) programme. The…
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West African nations, WHO, FAO meet over food safety, antimicrobial resistance

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 25, 2019

WEST African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and others on Tuesday met in Abuja, over issues regarding food safety caused by abusive Antimicrobial usage (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The event…
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Buhari inaugurates NEC, seeks governors’ supports on security, education

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 20, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC) and pleaded for the support of state governors in fighting insecurity in the country. Beyond insecurity, Buhari sought their collaboration at the…
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Nigerian Army seeks integration of humanitarian law into military operations

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 19, 2019

THE Nigerian Army on Wednesday says the integration of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) into military operations is vital to ensuring compliance with the law. Maj. Gen. YI Shalangwa, Director of the Nigerian Army Legal Services,…
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Falana: Corruption has ‘assumed dangerous dimension’ under Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 19, 2019

HUMAN Right Lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana on Wednesday said corruption has actually ‘assumed dangerous dimension’ under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawyer attributed this to what he…
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Buhari ignores several EU recommendations on elections – Observers

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 18, 2019

THE European Union (EU) says from 30 recommendations made after the 2015 general election monitoring, only four were considered by the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government while 26 others were ditched. Among those dropped was the…
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Moghalu: I made practical decision not to challenge Buhari in court

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

THE Presidential candidate for the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in the 2019 general elections, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, at the weekend said he decided not to challenge the election result that brought President Muhammadu Buhari to power…
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4,000 health personnel needed in Borno – Health Union

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

THE Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Borno chapter, says additional 4,000 health personnel were required for effective health services delivery in the existing health facilities in the state. The MHWUN state Chairman,…
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Gen Diya witnessed how Tinubu lobbied Abacha for post – Bode George

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

CHIEFTAIN of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George has claimed that Gen Dipo Diya witnessed how the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu lobbied for a post during the military administration…
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Election tribunal: I’ve no plan to protest over INEC server – Atiku

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

FOLLOWING ruling of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) election server, presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on…
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2019 election not credible, says EU

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

THE European Union Election Observation Mission on Saturday says the 2019 election is marred with irregularities, thus lack credibility and not transparent. The EU, in its final report on the 2019 general election also blamed the electoral…
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TETFUND: Public varsities get N208bn in 2019 budget

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday says tertiary institutions across the country will get N208 billion as intervention fund under the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) projects in 2019. Buhari revealed this at the 23rd…
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Slovakia gets first woman president Caputova

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 16, 2019

ANTI-CORRUPTION campaigner Zuzana Caputova was sworn in as Slovakia’s first female president on Saturday, vowing to fight impunity and champion justice in a country shaken by a journalist’s murder last year. The community activist, who ran…
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Army court-martials 14 officers, soldiers accused of murder, kidnapping

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 15, 2019

THE Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has begun proceedings to court-martial 14 officers and soldiers accused of murder, kidnapping and desertion, among other criminal offences. Inaugurating the court proceedings in Port Harcourt, General…
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Judiciary must be sanitised to win anti-corruption war – Ribadu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 14, 2019

EXCEPT the Federal Government properly ‘sanitise’ the judicial system, its anti-corruption campaign would yield little or no result. Former Chairman of the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu disclosed this on…
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FACT-CHECK: NYSC says it’s at ‘forefront’ of total compliance with FOI Act, but it’s not true

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 14, 2019

THE Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim on Friday says the Corps has been at the forefront of total compliance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but the statement…
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FG earmarks fresh 12bn for Abuja airport second runway

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 13, 2019

Three years after the Federal Government approved an initial sum of N18billion for the construction of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja second runway, work is yet to commence on the site. Though the Federal Government…
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NASA renames street for ‘hidden’ black women mathematicians

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 13, 2019

NASA has renamed the street outside its Washington headquarters to honor three black female mathematicians whose pioneering work on the agency's early space program was chronicled in the film "Hidden Figures". Katherine Johnson, Dorothy…
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We’ll take 100m Nigerians out of poverty – Buhari

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 12, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has promised the APC government will take 100 million Nigerians from poverty to prosperity in the next 10 years. Buhari disclosed this in his opening speech at the inaugural June 12, Democracy Day celebration on…
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26 years after Abiola’s campaign to end poverty, hunger still on the rise, says Falana

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 12, 2019

LEGAL luminary and Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana on Wednesday said poverty is still on the rise 26 years after the late MKO Abiola campaign against the scourge. Falana who spoke on Sunrise Daily, on the topic - Strengthening…
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Port Authority, others refuse to provide information on $100m Warri Port concession agreement

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 12, 2019

EFFORTS to unravel the detail of the $100million concessioning of Terminal ‘B’ Old Warri Port to Ocean and Cargoes Terminal Limited have been frustrated by the key agencies involved in the transaction. The agencies are Bureau of Public…
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Tribunal resumes sitting, strikes out petition against Buhari’s victory

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 10, 2019

THE Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal on Monday resumed sitting with Justice Mohammed Garba as the new chairman, replacing Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa. Garba emerged after Justice Bulkachuwa withdrew from the tribunal following a…
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Zamfara killings: Again, 16 persons killed, 14 injured in suspected bandits’ attack

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 6, 2019

Not fewer than 16 persons have been allegedly killed by bandits in Kanoma village in Maru Local Government of Zamfara State, as 14 others reportedly sustained injury during the attack. Zamfara state recently has been in the news due to…
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BPE denies fresh verification of ex-PHCN staff

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 6, 2019

THE Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) on Thursday denied conducting a fresh verification exercise for former staff of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Amina Tukur, BPE Head of Public Communications, revealed this on…
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Operation Puff Adder: Police arrests suspected kidnappers with 6,000 live ammunition, 20 AK47 rifles

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 4, 2019

THE Nigerian Police on Monday says it has arrested arms syndicate who are notorious for smuggling weapons into the country from North Africa, Burkina Faso and Benin Republic. Police spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DSP)…
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Labour, groups urge Lalong to discard bill seeking to privatise water sector

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 3, 2019

THE Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) and the Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria (ERA/FoEN), on Monday urged Simon Lalong, the Plateau State…
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Buhari offers more money to military in four years, but security grows worse

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jun 3, 2019

THE Nigerian military's total spendings rose by 137 per cent between the four-year term of the former President Goodluck Jonathan and the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the data obtained by The ICIR from the Office…
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INAUGURATION: Kaduna State approves 6-month maternity leave for women

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 29, 2019

THE Kaduna State government on Wednesday disclosed that it has approved 6-month maternity leave for lactating mothers in the state. The state Governor, Mallam Nasir El Rufai made this known at his inauguration ceremony held at the state…
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FG prosecutes Chinese firms destroying environment

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 28, 2019

THE Minister of Environment, Surveyor Suleiman Zarma on Tuesday says the Federal Government is currently prosecuting Chinese firms identified for destroying the nation’s environments. The Minister disclosed this during a valedictory…
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Why Buhari rejected over 30 bills in four years – Presidency

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 27, 2019

SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu on Monday explained why President Muhammadu Buhari rejected over 30 bills submitted to him for assent in the past four years of his administration. The…
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Daura emirate council suspends Sallah celebrations over security concerns

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 27, 2019

THE Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State says it has suspended all activities lined up to mark the forthcoming Eid-Al-Fitr Sallah celebrations scheduled to commence next week. The Danejin Daura, Malam Abdulmumini Salihu, disclosed this…
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Breaking: Faulty printer delays court sitting at Onnoghen’s appeal

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 10, 2019

SITTING at the Federal Court of Appeal Abuja over the appeal brought by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen has been delayed for more than two hours due to faulty printer. The proceedings that ought to commence…
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Jigawa State Assembly Speaker impeached

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 9, 2019

IN what appeared to be an emergency seating, the members of the Jigawa State Assembly on Thursday impeached Hon. Isah Idris, speaker of the House. He was replaced after 20 out of 30 lawmakers present unanimously voted Hon. Idris Garba as…
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ActionAid tasks FG on social protection for women workers

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 8, 2019

ACTIONAID Nigeria on Wednesday held 100-person rally to promote decent, safe and secure workplace for women in the country. The international UK based group said women are more marginalised in terms of fair wages and rewards, stressing the…
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Breaking: Taraba perm. sec abducted

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

UNKNOWN gunmen in the early hours of Sunday, abducted Mrs Suzzy Nathan, Permanent Secretary, Taraba Ministry of Water Resources, Jalingo from her home. The Police Public Relations Officer in Taraba, DSP David Misal, confirmed the incident…
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President Buhari returns 10 days after ‘private visit’ to London

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday returned to the country, 10 days after a ‘private visit’ to London, United Kingdom. The presidential aircraft reportedly arrived at the presidential wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA),…
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Why Nigerians in Diaspora can’t vote in general elections – Dabiri-Erewa

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

Presidential aide Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Sunday, told Nigerians in the Diaspora to prevail on the National Assembly to approve voting for Nigerians in the Diaspora. Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Foreign…
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Operation Lafiya Dole: Five soldiers killed by Boko Haram in Magumeri

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

THE Nigerian Army has said not less than five soldiers of Operation Lafiya Dole have been killed in ‘a fierce encounter’ with Boko Haram terrorists during the Friday attack on the military base in Magumeri, Borno State. The Army said the…
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Jonathan, others pay tribute to late Yar’Adua at ninth year death anniversary

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

GOODLUCK Jonathan, the immediate past President of Nigeria, on Sunday joined other Nigerians through his verified Twitter account to eulogise the late President Umaru Yar’Adua, nine years after his death. “On this day nine years ago I lost…
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Why I don’t feel proud as Nigerian – Bishop Kukah

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

THE Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, Saturday expressed displeasure on the level of division in the country, which makes him less proud as citizen of the country. Kukah, who advocated for equity across all…
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FEC approved N169.7bn for 10 road projects

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 5, 2019

THE Federal Executive Council has approved the award of N169.74bn contracts to construct and rehabilitate10 roads across the country. According to the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, the projects would enhance…
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Foreign interests, ‘mischievous elements’ planning to disrupt May 29 – Army

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 4, 2019

THE Nigerian Army on Saturday disclosed that some foreign interests and selected "mischievous groups" in the country are planning to disrupt the handing over ceremony on May 29. The accused groups, according to a report on Saturday had…
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Oil Spill: How IOCs hide under Federal laws to intimidate, exploit Niger Delta communities – Bayelsa…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 4, 2019

EBIPATH Apaingolo, Bayelsa State Commissioner for Environment on Saturday blamed the International Oil Companies (IOCs) for hiding under federal laws of the nation to intimidate local communities in the Niger Delta states. The Bayelsa…
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Fraudulent contractors responsible for frequent building collapse – FG

Olugbenga ADANIKIN May 3, 2019

THE Federal Government on Friday says fraudulent contractors were responsible for incessant incidents of building collapse witnessed across the country. Head of the federal government Committee, Prof. Samson Duna, tasked to investigate…
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Porous borders: FEC approves N52 billion for electronic monitoring

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 25, 2019

THE Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Thursday approved N52 billion for electronic border in order to improve patrol in major Nigerian entry points. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who chaired the meeting, said the decision was taken in…
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#BringBackOurGirls: Dignity, dreams of missing Chibok girls taken away in five agonising years

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 15, 2019

AS the nation reminisce over the missing Chibok girls abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in 2014, the BringBackOurGirls campaigners on Sunday said the Federal Government has failed to uphold right to life of the abducted children. The…
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Five years on, endless hope for the 112 missing Chibok girls

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 14, 2019

ON 14th April, 2014 the Boko Haram terrorists invaded the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State and abducted 276 school girls. It was a notable incident that pulled global attention. Ambassadors, human right activists, popular…
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Six years after, Nigeria commences implementation of $22.7m Lagos – Abidjan road project

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 14, 2019

THE Nigerian government at the weekend restated its commitment to successful implementation of the $22.7 million highway project from Lagos to Abidjan in Ivory Coast. Six years after the project was initiated, Babatunde Fashola, Nigeria’s…
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Boko Haram: Buhari renews pledge to secure release of Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 13, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has said his promise to ensure the release of Leah Sharibu and the remaining Chibok girls in captivity of Boko Haram remains valid and will be fulfilled. The president renewed the pledge in a message by his…
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Presidency applauds Nigerian lady who broke 100 years record in Indian Varsity

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 13, 2019

SENIOR Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, on Saturday congratulated a Nigerian lady, Stella Emelife Chinello, reported to have broken a 100-year record in an Indian university. Since the…
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Women, children trafficking tops Buhari’s discussion in Chad meeting

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 13, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari gave a special attention to discussions relating to ‘irregular migration’ and women trafficking from Nigeria at the one-day Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States,…
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Here are allegedly corrupt ex-governors heading to the 9th Senate

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 12, 2019

SOME Nigerian governors– incumbent and former– have won the last election and are set to join the 9th Senate, but a good number of them are on the corruption list of Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the agency that investigates …
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Five days after $52.3m seizure from Nigeria, Singaporean Customs seizes another $51.6m worth of…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 11, 2019

FIVE days after world record 12.9 tonnes of pangolin scales, said to have originated from Nigeria, was seized in Singapore, the Singaporean Customs, National Parks Board (NParks) including the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority…
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It’ll be near impossible for people like me to be Nigeria’s President, says Tope Fasua

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 8, 2019

Tope Fasua, the presidential candidate of the Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, ANRP during the 2019 general election, was among the young presidential contenders with revolutionary ideas to reform Nigeria. IN this exclusive interview, the…
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Fact Check: Are Nigerian passport holders no longer eligible to 3 months UAE Tourist Visa?

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 4, 2019

ON Wednesday, an influential Nigerian Twitter user based in the United Kingdom, Kayode Ogundamisi (@ogundamisi) tweeted that Nigerian passport holders are no longer eligible for three-month UAE visa. “No more 3 months UAE Visa? See what…
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President Buhari jets to Jordan to attend WEF, Dubai investment summit

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 4, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has left the country for Amman, Jordan to partake in the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Middle East and North Africa. Buhari, who was invited by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan is expected to deliver…
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Daystar Christian Centre releases N10m donation to UNHCR for displaced persons

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Apr 2, 2019

NIGERIAN Church, Daystar Christian Centre on Tuesday donated a sum of N10 million to support people displaced by the insurgency in the country and other African nations. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Nigeria Country Office,…
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Presidential Committee on Prisons Reform frees 84 inmates in Edo

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 27, 2019

THE Presidential Committee on Prisons Reform and Decongestion, led by Ishaq Bello, Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has secured the release of 84 inmates from the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Prison Service (NPS).…
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PTCIJ trains 100 Nigerian journalists on fact-checking, investigative reporting

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 25, 2019

PREMIUM Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) has commenced a seven-day training for 100 journalists across newsrooms in the country. The participants, selected from 550 applications nationwide, began the training on Monday…
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EFCC prosecutes man accused of vote-buying, jailed at Oke-Kura prisons

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 21, 2019

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has prosecuted a man, Abdusalam Abdulkadiri, accused of vote-buying during the last governorship and state assembly election held in Ilorin, Kwara State. He was sent to Oke-Kura prisons,…
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Over speeding, drivers’ recklessness responsible for high road crashes – Fashola

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 20, 2019

THE Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has attributed over speeding, drivers' recklessness as factors responsible for road accidents across the nation. Fashola, who described the road crashes and injuries as…
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Human traffickers now explore orphanage homes, motor parks for victims- NAPTIP DG warns

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 20, 2019

DIRECTOR General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Julie Okah-Donli, has warned the public about the new operation of traffickers, saying they now explore orphanage homes as well as motor parks…
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Top INEC official kidnapped by gunmen in Jigawa

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 19, 2019

SENIOR official of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Mahadi Hassan, has been kidnapped by gunmen in Jigawa State. The Head of Department (HOD), in charge of Voter’s Education and Publicity in the state office, Mr…
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Approve Amosun’s loan requests at your risk, Ogun APC tells banks

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 18, 2019

THE Ogun State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, warned financial institutions including banks in the state to shun alleged threats from the out-going state Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun in an effort to secure…
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We’ll run a just, truthful and transparent government, says Ogun governor-elect

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 17, 2019

“WE will lead a just, equitable and a transparent administration,” the Governor-Elect of Ogun State, Mr Dapo Abiodun, has said on Sunday. Abiodun, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had polled 241,670 votes to…
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Building Collapse: SERAP tasks Lagos, Oyo governments to compensate victims

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 17, 2019

DAYS after two buildings collapsed in Lagos and Oyo State respectively, a Non-Governmental Organisation, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has tasked the Lagos and Oyo state governments to ensure proper…
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Adamawa governorship supplementary election to hold in 14 LGAs

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 17, 2019

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, disclosed that governorship supplementary election would be conducted in 14 Local government areas of Adamawa State. The poll is scheduled to hold on March 23. Aside…
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Gbenga Daniel quits partisan politics for humanitarian work, resigns from PDP

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 16, 2019

FORMER Governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has announced his exit from partisan politics. Daniel, a two-term governor of Ogun also resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in a letter he wrote to the…
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Aisha Buhari visits victims of Lagos building collapse in hospital

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 16, 2019

THE wife of the president, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on Saturday visited victims of the Ita-Faji building collapse at the Lagos Island General Hospital to sympathise with them. The wife of the president offered her condolences to the victims of…
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13 years after, govt agencies yet to fully implement transparent payroll system

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 15, 2019

THIRTEEN years after the Federal Government initiated the Integrated Personnel Payroll Information System (IPPIS), some Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the Federal Government have refused to implement the initiative meant to…
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President Buhari, Atiku, Saraki console families of Lagos building collapse

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 13, 2019

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the building collapse incident at Ita -Faji area of Lagos, which left no fewer than 100 children dead on Wednesday. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,…
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Seven reasons 2019 elections may have lacked credibility

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 13, 2019

MOST Nigerians have wondered if the recently concluded elections were indeed free, fair and credible. The basis for this position is the unpleasant occurrences that shaped the poll. About 260 politically motivated deaths were allegedly…
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Breaking: Digital Flight Data Recorder of crashed flight recovered, says Ethiopian Airlines

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 11, 2019

Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) of the Ethiopian Airlines ET302 which crashed on Sunday morning, six minutes after take-off has been recovered. According to its Accident Bulletin N0 six, issued on Monday, the airline operator revealed…
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Update: Ethiopian airlines grounds all B-737-8 Max fleet

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 11, 2019

FOLLOWING the Ethiopian air accident that killed 157 passengers and crew on Sunday including Nigerians, the airlines on Monday morning said it has grounded all its Boeing 737-8 Max fleet. In a statement issued via its official website at…
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Update: Ethiopian Airlines commences forensic investigations to identify crash victims

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 10, 2019

The Ethiopian airlines has started forensic investigations to identifing victims of the plane crash which claimed the lives of all 157 people aboard. The airlines operator said it is partnering with all stakeholders in the Ethiopian…
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Nigerian among 157 passengers killed in Ethiopian airlines crash

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 10, 2019

One Nigerian passport holder and 148 other passengers including eight crew of the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-800 MAX on a routine flight to Nairobi, Kenya have been pronounced dead, according to the official statement from the airline.…
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Breaking: EFCC intercepts cash in Benue, Kwara

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 9, 2019

THE Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted and arrested party officials caught with huge cash at polling units in Benue and Kwara state. In Benue, a party agent, who is allegedly working with the Benue State…
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Soldiers killings: Residents vacate Rivers community ahead Saturday guber election

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 5, 2019

AHEAD Saturday 9th March governorship election, residents of Aboneema in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, River States have started leaving their homes in droves. The residents, in a viral video posted online were seen in the video…
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INVESTIGATION: Ondo mining community where Chinese company exploits people, abuses the environment…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 5, 2019

Part two of this investigative piece by OLUGBENGA ADANIKIN reveals alleged exploitation of Ondo mining community by Chinese company Xiamen Winstone Limited and its non-compliance with the federal government environmental laws. The report…
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APC suspends Amosun, Okorocha over anti-party activities

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Mar 1, 2019

THE Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has been suspended by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The Governor was suspended on Friday, alongside his Imo State counterpart, Rochas…
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ActionAid wants Buhari to prioritise poverty eradication, fight tax evasion

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 27, 2019

INTERNATIONAL Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), ActionAid Nigeria on Wednesday, has advised the just re-elected President Muhammadu Buhari to prioritise poverty eradication, and tax evasion perpetrated especially by multinational…
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How violence marred 2019 presidential poll

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 27, 2019

THE just concluded 2019 Presidential and National Assembly (NASS) election has been a mixed bag of the good and the bad. There are those who described the election as "peaceful" and those who believe it was characterised by worse violence…
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2019 Election: Stay committed to peace accord, US envoy tells presidential candidates

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 25, 2019

UNITED STATES Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington on Monday, advised candidates who participated in the February 23 presidential election to stay committed to the peace accord. Symington, who observed few cases of violence during the…
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Tinubu reacts to ‘bullion vans’ entry into his house, alleged plan to rig elections

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 23, 2019

NATIONAL Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Saturday responded to claims that he had bullion vans driven into his house, at Bourdillon, in an attempt to allegedly rig the on-going presidential and National…
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Breaking: Student allegedly shot dead in Kogi as thugs disrupt voting in Lagos

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 23, 2019

AN UNDERGRADUATE from the Kogi State University identified as Daniel Usman, has allegedly been shot dead in Kogi state, during the Presidential and National Assembly polls in Ajetachi, Dekina Local Government Area (LGA), Anyigba, Kogi…
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2019 Elections: Large turnout, late arrival of election materials in South West, North Central…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 23, 2019

DESPITE anticipated voters’ apathy, electorate on Saturday morning turned out massively to exercise their voting right at the ongoing Presidential and National Assembly elections. From Kwara to Oyo State, Osun, Lagos and most parts of the…
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police drafts 360,000 personnel to polling units nationwide – IGP

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 23, 2019

AT least three police officers each would be drafted to the 119, 973 polling units across the country for the general elections, Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector General of Police, said on Friday. This has put the number of deployed…
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NDLEA chairman frowns at death of officers lynched in Ondo town

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 18, 2019

THE Chairman, Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Col. Muhammad Mustapha (rtd), Monday, frowned at the ambush and killing of four officers of the agency, while on patrol in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area (LGA), Ondo State.…
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Campaigns, PVC collection remain closed, says INEC

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 16, 2019

CHAIRMAN of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, Saturday, said campaign and collection of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) had been concluded and would remain closed till the next Saturday's presidential and…
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Business activities put on hold in Lagos over last minute rescheduling of elections

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 16, 2019

BUSINESS activities across most parts of Lagos State on Saturday, was partially suspended following the postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled to hold today. As at 10:45 am, youths were seen playing…
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Sowore condemns election shift, says day of judgement postponed

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 16, 2019

FOLLOWING late hour postponement of the 2019 general elections, Nigerians including presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (ACC), Omoyele Sowore have reacted to the new development. Sowore in his verified twitter handle,…
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INVESTIGATION: Ondo mining community where Chinese company exploits the people and abuses the…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 10, 2019

In this investigation, OLUGBENGA ADANIKIN visited Afo Ose LGA, Ondo State, a community with rich marble deposit. The report documents the stories of locals who feel cheated by Xiamen Winstone Limited, a Chinese mining company that offered…
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Thousands of civilians paying heavy price over Boko Haram attacks – ICRC

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 4, 2019

THE International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC), on Monday, expressed ‘extreme concern’ on the rising humanitarian crisis in northeast Nigeria, stressing that the spate of insecurity has remained unabated. The humanitarian group said…
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2019 Election: How APC may have benefited from NCC, INEC breach of voters’ privacy

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Feb 1, 2019

INVESTIGATION has revealed how All Progressive Congress (APC) may have been privileged by a breach of data privacy of Nigerians ahead of 2019 general elections. The ruling party, through its Campaign Call Centre located in Abuja, has been…
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Global environmentalists, CSOs kick against privatisation of water sector

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 29, 2019

ENVIRONMENTALISTS from India, Philippines, United States and other nations of the world, on Tuesday converged in Abuja to demand access to water as a human right. The group which comprises of several Civil Society Organisations (CSO)…
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Onasanya, UK-based MP jailed for lying in over speeding case

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 29, 2019

FIONA Onasanya, a Member of the UK Parliament (MP), representing Peterborough has been sentenced to a three-month jail term for lying when the Police issued her with a speeding ticket. Onasanya, born to Nigerian parents, denied being the…
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EU, US express worries over timing, process to Onnoghen’s suspension

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 26, 2019

THE European Union and the United States government on Saturday have expressed worry at the timing and process that led to the recent suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen. The EU and US, in separate…
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Fashola blames NESI over dependence on foreigners to fix power problems

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 24, 2019

THE Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Thursday, decried the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI) for being ‘heavily dependent’ on foreigners and foreign equipment to fix power problems in the country.…
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Appeal Court halts CCT from hearing Onnoghen’s case

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 24, 2019

THE Court of Appeal on Thursday halted further hearing against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. Onnoghen was being prosecuted at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) for false assets declaration. Speaking at the…
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Amidst controversial deal with Ballard Partners, Atiku, wife pledge to liberate Nigeria if elected

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 23, 2019

DESPITE the controversy surrounding deal with the United States firm, Ballard Partners, Inc., presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday pledged to liberate the nation if elected in the forthcoming…
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Breaking: Again, CJN shuns tribunal as CCT commences hearing

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 22, 2019

FOR the second time, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, shunned the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) and failed to answer questions on a case of false assets declaration brought against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau…
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Anti-Open Grazing Law: Buhari/Osinbajo gives conflicting solution to herders/farmers crisis

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 17, 2019

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari and his Vice, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday night disagreed on a proposed sustainable solution to end the farmers/herders clashes. The communal clash reported to have claimed 3,641 lives in the past three…
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‘South-South governors’ decision over CJN asset declaration saga treasonable’

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 15, 2019

A group under the aegis of Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), on Tuesday, says the action of selected South-South governors, asking the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, to shun the Code of…
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Fact Check: No public evidence showed President Buhari supported Anti-Open Grazing Law

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 14, 2019

THE Presidency may not entirely be right about President Muhammadu Buhari’s support for the Anti-Open Grazing Law enacted by the Benue State Government to check killings between the herdsmen and farmers in the state. Senior Special Adviser…
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CCT lacks jurisdiction over Onnoghen’s case, says Olanipekun

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 14, 2019

FOLLOWING commencement of the hearing against the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen, on charges of non-disclosure of assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), the lead Counsel to the CJN, Wole Olaonipekun on Monday disclosed…
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Minimum wage: We are done with negotiations, says Labour

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 10, 2019

THE Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has again reaffirmed its position on the proposed national minimum wage, saying it is done with further negotiations but for the Federal Government to honour its 23rd January deadline. The labour…
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INVESTIGATION: Failed contracts, lack of community ownership mar multi-billion Naira Great Green…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 6, 2019

The second part of this investigation by Olugbenga Adanikin concludes the report on how the state ministries of environment accused FG of excluding it from the GGW project and how the exclusion contributes to the project failure. The report…
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Boko Haram: Nigerian military confirms deployment of police to ‘liberated’ towns in North-East

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 5, 2019

THE Nigerian military has confirmed the deployment of officers of the Nigerian Police to the North-East as part of operation Lafiya Dole peacekeeping mission. The news had caused an uproar among sections of the society including video of…
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INVESTIGATION: Failed contracts, lack of community ownership mar multi-billion Naira Great Green…

Olugbenga ADANIKIN Jan 3, 2019

In this investigative piece, OLUGBENGA ADANIKIN writes on the impact of climate change in 11 northern states in Nigeria where desert encroachment is threatening the survival of rural communities on daily basis. The report also details how…
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