Katsina man changes his son’s name from Buhari to Suleiman -Paul Ibe says

Paul Ibe, spokesman of former vice president and the 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has shared a photo of a man who allegedly changed his son’s name from Buhari to Suleiman. Paul Ibe alleged that the man is from Dutsinma in Katsina which is President Buhari’s home State, and further disclosed that the man […]

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EFCC marks convicted Orji Uzor Kalu’s properties for sealing

Nigeria’s EFCC, on Saturday, December 14, marked properties belonging to former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. In a statement released, the antigraft agency says the marking is to ensure that the properties are not dissipated, following the December 5, 2019 order of Justice Muhammed Idris sitting at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos […]

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Angela Okorie narrowly escapes death, 14 bullet pellets removed from her wig (Videos)

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has narrowly escaped death. She was attacked by armed men on  the 12th of December, as she was returning from a show. Bullets were rained into her G-Wagon, but luckily for her none hit her. At the hospital she was rushed too, 14 bullet pellets were removed from her wig. She […]

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Ex-CJN Onnoghen barred from travelling out, his Passport seized

Immediate past Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen, cannot travel out of the country because he has been barred by the President,  Muhammadu Buhari According to Punch, the move may be part of a fresh probe into Onnoghen’s affairs. The former CJN was convicted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal in April, for […]

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Nigeria democracy in danger, Buhari taking us back to military era -Okogie

Ex-president of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and emeritus Catholic Bishop, Cardinal Anthony Olubunmi-Okogie, has said in a statement, that Nigeria is gradually returning to the era of military dictatorship where there is disobedience to the rule of law. Okogie, a former Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, decried the frequent disobedience to court orders by […]

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Despite AGF’s directive, DSS interrogated Sowore for 4 hours yesterday -Falana

Femi Falana has accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of looking for evidence to nail Omoyele Sowore in spite of report of Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami taking over the case. The human rights activist said Sowore was subjected to a 4-hour interrogation on Thursday December 12, by the DSS which was witnessed by […]

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Substantive Chief Judges of Nigeria’s Fed High Court, National Industrial Court, take oath of office

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Tanko Muhammad, on Friday, at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, charged the newly inaugurated Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho and the Chief Judge of National Industrial Court, Justice Benedict Kanyipp to help themselves first for God to help them to justify their oath of […]

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Two men inside cab reportedly arrested by SARS, raise alarm on Twitter (Tweets)

Two young men were allegedly arrested by police in Lagos, Nigeria, today for “no reason” but but reports coming in say they have now been released. While being held, they took to Twitter to raise alarm. “You guys @georgeyworgy and I have been arrested by SARS for the past one hour +,” @vincentdesmond_ tweeted. The young […]

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After election defeat, UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to quit

UK Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn said on Friday, December 13, that he would quit as his party faced its worst electoral defeat in 84 years. However, he did not set a date for his departure and added he would remain in charge during a period of reflection. An exit poll and early results showed Prime […]

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Pastors sentenced to 3 years in prison for forgery

Chief Magistrate J.O Umezulike has sentenced the General Overseer of Christian Charismatic Movement (Enugu chapter) Sabinus Onuigbo to 7 years in prison, after being found guilty of charges of forgery. Umezulike was arraigned alongside three other pastors of the church; Tony Chukwu, Chukwuma Orji Victor and Nick Nwoye and they got 3 years in prison each with an […]

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Nigeria’s AG, Abubakar Malami, takes over Sowore’s case

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in Nigeria, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN, has taken over the case against the publisher of Sahara Reporters and #RevolutionNow protests convener, Omoyele Sowore, from the Department of State Services (DSS). A statement released by the Minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, Dr. Umar Gwandu, confirmed […]

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A day after his wedding, Nigerian man slips into coma, dies 6 days after

A motorcycle mechanic, Christian Ali, was laid to rest in his hometown Enugu Ezike, Enugu State today, Wednesday, November 11. According to Facebook user, Ezema Chekwube, late Ali complained of severe headache after his traditional wedding on November 29. He went into coma the following day and died six days later. “Today the remains of […]

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US seizes private jet owned by a Nigerian facing trial in fraud charges (Photo)

United States has seized a jet belonging to a Nigerian indicted in alleged multi-million dollar international fraud. The jet was seized at the Peachtree DeKalb Airport in Georgia with a sealed sign placed on it. The sign reads: “This property is under detention and/or seizure, by United States Customs Service.” The jet belonging to an […]

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Nigeria’s Electricity workers suspend nationwide strike action

Nigeria’s National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended their strike action after meeting with the government. This was disclosed by the General Secretary of NUEE, Joe Ajaero, in a statement on Thursday. The union embarked on a nationwide strike on Wednesday following the failure of the Nigerian government to invite the union to the […]

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Maina’s sister reportedly testifies against him in court

  On Wednesday, December 11, Fatima Abdullahi, believed to be the younger sister to Abdulrasheed Maina testified against him at the ongoing trial between Maina and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Fatima testified behind a screen where her face was only seen by the judge, Justice Okon Abang, while her voice could be heard […]

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Electricity workers begin indefinite nationwide strike in Nigeria

Nigeria’s electricity workers under the aegis of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), began an indefinite strike today, Wednesday, December 11. In a statement released by the Assistant Secretary General of NUEE, Anthony Sule, the union said the decision to down tools remained its only option since there was no dialogue with the Federal […]

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Aisha Buhari accuses Buhari’s medial aide, Garba Shehu, of disloyalty to her family

Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has slammed her husband’s senior media aide, Garba Shehu, accusing him of disloyalty and going beyond his boundaries. President Buhari’s wife in a statement released earlier today, stated that it is not a good sign when officials abandon their responsibility and start “clutching at straws as Nigeria’s development is […]

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Punch to prefix Buhari’s name with ‘Major General’ due to his lawlessness, will refer to his admin as ‘regime’

A Nigerian National Daily, The Punch, has published an editorial which gave off the newspaper’s stand on alleged lawlessness that has characterized President Buhari’s administration. In an editorial titled: “Buhari’s lawlessness: Our Stand”, Punch stated that it will “henceforth prefix Buhari’s name with his rank as a military dictator in the 80s ‘Major General’ and […]

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