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Jeff Bezos: World’s richest man who has reaped most from Trump
Two years into Donald Trump’s presidency, the man who has profited most from the era is his foremost nemesis in the business world, Amazon.com Inc. founder Jeff Bezos. Trump has repeatedly vilified Bezos, threatening his company!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
JAMB registers 1.2 million candidates for 2019 examination
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has registered 1,205,187 candidates for the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, which is scheduled to take place between Saturday, March 16 and Saturday, March 23, with!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
2019: Why PDP may lose in Lagos – Ex-minister, Ogunlewe
A former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe has raised the alarm that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might lose the 2019 elections in Lagos to the All progressives Congress, APC, unless the opposition party tightens!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Yoruba people benefited more under Buhari than PDP govt – Oke
The South West Zonal Coordinator of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, Olusola Oke, has stated that the three and half years of President Muhammadu Buhari have been more beneficial to the South West!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
2019 polls: Agbekoya denies endorsing Atiku abubakar
FOLLOWING Afenifere’s endorsement of Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Agbekoya Farmers Society, yesterday, distanced itself from the endorsement saying that Afenifere cannot speak!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Confusion in Senate over Onnoghen
THERE is confusion in the Senate over the filing of suits at the Supreme Court, following the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammadu Buhari. The crisis reared its head,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Crack hits PANDEF as Exco denies statement adopting Atiku
A crack has hit the leadership of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF following the adoption of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as some executives of the forum have faulted the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
‘If I’m elected, I’ll publish my salary and allowances as a legislator’ – Banky W states
Nigerian entertainer cum politician, Banky W who is a candidate of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP), contesting for the Eti-Osa House of Representatives seat, has vowed to publish his earnings as a legislator if elected. Banky W, made!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: Ezekwesili Begs For Forgiveness For Withdrawing From Presidential Race
Obiageli Ezekwesili, former presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), has appealed for forgiveness for withdrawing from the contest for Nigeria’s number one seat. Her appeal formed part of her!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Retired Generals back Buhari for second term
Retired military officers in the three armed forces comprising Army, Navy and Air Force, on Monday endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for second term. The Presidential election is slated for February 16, 2019. The retired!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
It’s painful testifying against Fayose, Says Obanikoro
A former Minister of State for defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, on Monday told the Federal High Court in Lagos it was tough accepting to testify against his friend, former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose. He spoke while!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
JUST IN: Onnoghen: Senate withdraws Supreme Court suit
The Senate is no longer interested in continuing a case it filed at the Supreme Court on the suspension of Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen. In a statement on Monday, Yusuph Olaniyonu, media aide to the Senate President, Bukola!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Diversion of govt revenues continuing under my administration — Buhari
New ICPC Chairman, Bolaji Owasanoye, speaking with State House correspondents after the inauguration of the new board by President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. New ICPC Chairman, Bolaji Owasanoye, speaking with State House!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Buratai orders immediate crackdown on IPOB over elections disruption threat
THE Chief of Army Staff,Lt. General Tukur Buratai,Monday, ordered immediate total crackdown on the Indigenous People of Biafra,IPOB,over threat to disrupt the forthcoming elections in the South East. To this end,he has ordered!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
‘Kidnapper’ Evans Loses N1bn Fundamental Rights Suit Against Police
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Monday struck out a fundamental rights enforcement procedure suit filed by Chukwudumeme Onwamadike (a.k.a. Evans), an alleged kidnap kingpin, against the Police over seizure of his property.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: Appeal Court Gives INEC Green Light To Accept APC Candidate In Rivers
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, capital of Rivers State, has granted stay of execution of the lower court's judgement nulifying all primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in RIvers State and restraining the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
CCT Adjourns Onnoghen’s Trial
The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has adjourned the trial of Walter Onnoghen, the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), till February 13, 2019. Onnoghen is standing trial before the CCT over allegations of fraudulent!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nigerian candidate’s U.S. visit was temporary reprieve from graft ban
Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar visited Washington two weeks ago to meet with top U.S. diplomats and lawmakers thanks to a temporary suspension of a travel ban linked to decade-old bribery scandals, according to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: Opposition planning to discredit outcome of presidential election – FG
The Federal Government has alleged that the opposition is planning to discredit the outcome of the February 16 presidential election if President Muhammadu Buhari wins. The President is the candidate of the ruling party, All!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Onnoghen’s Counsel, CCT Chairman Exchange Heated Words At Tribunal
The court room of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) sitting in Abuja on Monday was thrown into confusion as Danladi Umar, the CCT Chairman, and Adegboyega Awomolo, the Defence Counsel, exchanged words over the application for!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Coca-Cola Completes Acquisition of Chi Nigeria Limited
In what could be described as a bold step to consolidate its hold in the beverage industry, global carbonated soft drink manufacturer, The Coca-Cola Company has completed the acquisition of Chi Nigeria Limited. The acquisition!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Emiliano Sala search: ‘One occupant visible’ in plane wreckage
One occupant of the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been seen in the underwater wreckage. A search on Sunday found the Piper Malibu plane on the seabed off Guernsey, almost two weeks after it!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
We’ll shock vote buyers on election day – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has adopted fresh strategies to check vote buying during the forthcoming general elections. The commission also insists that it would not collate and transmit the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Federal government has marked down 200 judges for persecution – Governor Wike
Barely two weeks after the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari, no fewer than two hundred more judges have been allegedly marked down for intimidation and persecution,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…