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The Senate on Thursday released the criteria for screening President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees. The screening is scheduled to commence on October 13. On top of the demands from the nominees is: come with a proof that you have declared your assets. Briefing journalists at the end of plenary, Chairman, Senate ad hoc Committee on […]

This happened as a plane tried to land at an airport in Costa Rica. It came within a few feet over moving cars as it grazed an airport perimeter fence. The Airbus 340 was traveling from Madrid to San Jose when it came so close to ground level. It happened as pilots changed descent pattern […]

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign one Jonathan Odu Isikwei for unlawful possession of 448 Travellers Cheques. Isikwei, 51, a native of Igbodo in Aniocha Local Government Area of Delta State, was arrested at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, by the Operatives of National Drug Law Enforcement […]

According to Punch, President Muhammadu Buhari may have ruled out a second term for the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, The Punch has learnt. Former President Goodluck Jonathan had on November 23, 2011 named Lamorde the commission’s acting chairman, after sacking Mrs. Farida Waziri as the chairman. His appointment […]

The United Kingdom-based Chevening Scholarship has removed the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, from its list of female achievers, according to a report by Sahara Reporters. Chevening is an international scholarship scheme which enables students with leadership qualities from 144 countries and territories to undertake postgraduate study or courses in universities in […]

  Vincent Enyeama has confirmed he is quitting international football with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Speaking from his base in France, Enyeama said he doesn’t want to disrupt the ongoing rebuilding process of Coach Sunday Oliseh. The Lille shot stopper believes it is not professionally right for him to remain in current set up […]

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday said 355 Nigerians were involved in the Mina Stampede, out of whom 99 were confirmed dead. More than 769 pilgrims from across the world lost their lives and 1000 others injured in the Sept. 24 stampede in one of the roads leading to Jamarat Complex (stone […]

How time flies. This picture was taken in 1999, 16 years ago. It is a major throwback photo of Media Personality, Funmi Iyanda with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. (Image: LIB)

According to Punch there were strong indications on Wednesday that Switzerland might extradite Nigerian oil baron, Kola Aluko, to the United Kingdom. The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland, in an email to one of its correspondents, confirmed that the UK had sought for mutual legal assistance from its country. In an e-mail sent […]

Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza al-Mustapha, has been compulsorily retired from the Army. His compulsory retirement, according to a military source, was due to his absence in the Army for a period of over 14 years, while he was away to face the trial over the murder of Alhaja […]

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Isa Hayatou, has been named the interim FIFA President after former president, Sepp Blatter was suspended and “stripped of all duties.” African football leader Hayatou on Thursday took temporary charge of FIFA after Blatter was “relieved of his duties” because of his 90-day suspension, the world body said. Hayatou, […]

It’s crazy that things like this go unnoticed in the mainstream media but we are here to Share the report-What’s better than scoring touchdowns in the NFL? For former NFL great Warrick Dunn it is scoring life changing moments for deserving people. Via his nonprofit, Warrick Dunn Charities, Dunn successfully provided his 139th home to […]

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has asked Ekiti state lawmakers to ensure his predecessor and ministerial nominee, Kayode Fayemi have a hitch free screening exercise at the floor of the senate come 13th October, 2015 when screening of the country’s ministerial nominees will commence. Fayose made the call while speaking with student leaders of Ekiti […]

Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke has been barred from leaving the United Kingdom until April, next year, investigations have revealed. It is expected that between now and April 2016, the investigations into allegations against the former Nigerian minister would have been concluded, judiciary sources familiar with the case disclosed. She is expected to be […]

President Muhammadu Buhari last night ate the humble pie, receiving Senate President Bukola Saraki at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for the first time since assuming office on May 29. While he had previously invited and met with Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, the President had avoided Dr. Saraki like a plaque and had, […]

According to News Express, a peep has been given into the portfolios of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nominees. The portfolios were left out of the first list of 21 nominees (a second list is still awaited) sent to the Senate last Friday and read on on the floor of the upper chamber by Senate President Bukola […]

Why I Pity The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (Part 2) By Olusina Akeredolu Whoever has studied the political history of Nigeria from day one of its creation would not be surprised at the way Buhari has behaved even as a civilian president so far. Whoever has read all the three parts of Yinka Odumakin’s […]

Former Kaduna state governor, Balarabe Musa, has expressed his disappointment over the ministerial list President Buhari sent to the senate for screening. According to Musa, the names on the list are the same old names “Why did it take the President four months to come up with these names? I believe this is the question […]

According to Premium Times, Nigeria’s secret police, the State Security Service, SSS, on Tuesday arrested a PREMIUM TIMES editor, Ibanga Isine, while carrying out his duties. Mr. Isine, who is the newspaper’s regional editor, was reporting from a federal High Court in Abuja when he was arrested. He had gone there for cases slated for […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a discreet investigation of the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over sundry allegations of acts incompatible with leadership of the anti crime agency. Investigations by Vanguard revealed that the investigations is being coordinated by the office of the National Security Adviser and involves officials from the National […]