Nigeria govt realises N5.244tr as inflow into TSA, closes 20,000 bank accounts

Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed Idris, has revealed that the sum of N5.244 trillion has so far been realised as inflows into the TSA account following the moping-up and direct debits of Accounts by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Idris made this disclosure during his welcome address at the opening of a two […]

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Court orders forfeiture of Andrew Yakubu’s $9,772,000 and £74,000 to Nigerian govt

A Federal High Court sitting in Kano presided over by Justice Zainab B. Abubakar Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of the sum of $9,772,000 and £74,000 recovered from a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Andrew Yakubu to the Federal Government. The order was sequel to an ex parte application […]

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2 persons accused of the murder of UNIOSUN female student remanded in prison

Two accused persons, Elijah Oyebode, 22, and Yusuf Ajibade, 25 were on Tuesday ordered to be remanded in Ilesa prison custody by an Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court over alleged murder of UNIOSUN undergraduate student, Miss Rofiat Adebisi. The Prosecutor, S.P Mireti Wilson, told the court that the accused persons committed the offense on December 22, 2016 […]

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Why we chose not to record Buhari’s phone discussion with Trump —Presidency

Nigerian Presidency, Tuesday, said it did not record Monday’s reported telephone conversation between President Muhammadu Buhari and his United States counterpart Donald Trump, because doing so would be “undiplomatic”. Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant, Media to the President, said this today on a live TV programme while responding to the request being made in some quarters for […]

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See the full list of winners from the 59th annual Grammy Awards

GENERAL FIELD Record Of The Year: WINNER: “Hello” — Adele “Formation” — Beyoncé “7 Years” — Lukas Graham “Work” — Rihanna Featuring Drake “Stressed Out” — Twenty One Pilots Album Of The Year: WINNER: 25 — Adele Lemonade — Beyoncé Purpose — Justin Bieber Views — Drake A Sailor’s Guide To Earth — Sturgill Simpson […]

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“I feel beautiful…because I am” -Nigerian lady amputee, Adenike carries on (Photos)

Nigerian initiator of Amputee United, Adenike Oyetunde is embracing her body as she embarks on a new adventure…learning how to swim. She posted these photos on her Instagram page and wrote: “It’s easier for people like me to wear tank tops, sleeveless tops, above-knee skirts (because I don’t have fat arms, or stretch marks); but, […]

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Woman accused of being a witch beaten and stripped naked (Photos)

Sisi Vee,  a general hand at a clinic in the Nkomazi region of Mpumalanga in South Africa, was mobbed by an angry crowd who accused her of being a witch. The lady who confessed to committing the said act, was marched naked through the streets before being handed over to the police. Here’s how an […]

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Tonto Dikeh says she is in separation from husband, Olakunle Churchill

Nollywood star actress, Tonto Dikeh has revealed she and her husband, Churchill Olakunle are no longer together and he has not called to check up on her and their son since she left. She wrote: “Dear ‘concerned’ fan, Good day. How are you and your family? My regards, love and greetings to them. Now to […]

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Top Nigerian footballer slumps in training session, dies

Former Rangers Int’l player who currently plays for Nassarawa United, Henry Onweazu Obiekwu has reportedly died during a training session this morning in Nassarawa state. According to the source, the Delta state born player who is popularly called Obun ngogo, slumped at the pitch during a training session with his colleagues and died instantly. Source: […]

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Nigerian journalist on fact-finding mission to Buhari’s London abode sent away

London Bureau Chief of a Nigerian Daily on fact-finding mission to the Nigerian High Commission in London, where President Muhammadu Buhari is said to be spending his medical vacation, was threatened and pursued by officials and securitymen guarding the premises. Located in the posh Campden Hill area of the Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in […]

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Former Nigerian Chief of Air Staff acquired properties in billions with NAF Funds -Witness

The trial of Air Marshal Umar Dikko (retd.), opened on Monday before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its first witness, Commodore S. A. Yushau (rtd), who narrated how the defendant used NAF funds to acquire properties in Abuja. The defendant, […]

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Trump’s embattled national security adviser, Michael Flynn resigns

President Donald Trump’s embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn resigned late Monday night, following reports that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other officials about his contacts with Russia. His departure upends Trump’s senior team after less than one month in office. In a resignation letter, Flynn said he gave Vice President Mike […]

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Aregbesola, Ambode, Mimiko, Fayose, Ajimobi meet; agreed on agric partnership, uniform edu. curriculum

The governors of southwest geo-political zone met on Monday and resolved to work together to address the security challenges confronting the region and foster economic growth and well-being of the people. The Governors, in a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting held at the Government House in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, agreed to adopt a uniform […]

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Gov Fayose writes NSA, accuses Nigerian government for prison congestion

Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has accused the Federal Government and its law enforcement agencies of contributing to the problem of prison congestion in the country through what he described as “executive rascality.” The governor, however, called on the office of the National Security Adviser to critically appraise the nefarious activities of the […]

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Osun High Court building set ablaze by suspected criminals

A section of the Osun State High Court building located in Ayeso area of Ilesha has been set ablaze by some unknown persons. A witness told Channels Television that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, resulting to destruction of valuable documents in Court One. It was also gathered that the security men on […]

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Nigerian Government releases N844m, employs 11,775 cooks for School feeding

Nigerian Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school pupils across seven states in the country. The Federal Government has released N844 million and employed 11,775 cooks to start its one-meal per day programme to more than one million primary school […]

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Trump discussed with Buhari on phone, invites Buhari to Washington

The expected telephone conversation between President Muhammadu Buhari  and US President Donald Trump has taken place, with Buhari now in London, congratulating Trump on his ascendancy as US President. It was the first time that the two leaders would discuss and the telephone conversation was at Trump’s request, according to presidential adviser, Femi Adesina. The discussion […]

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“There is no deity like the mother”- Funmi Iyanda writes on Beyonce’s new photo with her mum and daughter (Photo)

Apparently in awe of Beyonce’s new family photo, Funmi Iyanda, shared it in a social medium this morning and wrote: “There is no deity like the mother. Orishas are not long suffering doormats or self flattening emotional martyrs. They are deities. Full of power, subservient to no one, knowing that only in her own fullness […]

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Meet the World’s Youngest Cabinet Minister, 22 year old Shamma Al Mazrui (Photo)

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appointed Shamma Al Mazrui as the country’s youth minister in February, 2016. The announcement officially made 22-year-old Mazrui the world’s youngest cabinet minister with portfolio. Her appointment came two years after graduating from the New York University (NYU), Abu Dhabi […]

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