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Buhari’s Integrity I Know, Not Those Working With Him – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo (SAN) have flagged down some of the appointees of the President stating that although Muhammadu Buhari is a person of integrity, he cannot vouch for the integrity of his appointees. Keyamo who is the Director, Strategic…
EPL: See The Fixtures Of Opening Match By August, Arsenal To Face Man City
The opening-weekend schedule for August 11/12 of the premier league have been reveal with a big match for Unai Emery as Arsenal will be welcoming the champions Manchester City at the Emirates. See fixtures below: Bournemouth v…
June 12: Buhari shocked many Nigerians – Gani Adams
President Muhammadu Buhari did the unthinkable by honouring the martyr of democracy, the late MKO Abiola, with the most prestigious national honour (GCFR), the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba Land, Gani Adams, has said. Adams made the…
CBN registers 674 forex dealers in 6 months
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has registered an additional 674 foreign exchange dealers, Bureau De Change (BDC) operators between December 31, 2017 and May 30, 2018, according a release from the apex bank. This put the total…
Why shortfall in police salary persists – AGF
The Accountant –General of the Federation (AGF), Mr. Ahmed Idris, has said that the reasons for the shortfall in the salary of the Nigerian Police Force springs from the statutory deductions on the Integrated Personnel Payroll…
“Eagles Don Land!” – Super Eagles Locker Room In Russia Customized In Pidgin-English (Photos)
The Super Eagles squad are already in Russia, all set to participate in the 2018 World Cup tournament which kicks off tomorrow, and according to sources, they are staying at the Sanatorium Istochnik Hotel. Their locker room was…
Eyeliner Pencil Sinks Inside Lady’s Eye While Applying Makeup In A Car (Graphic Photos)
A woman was left with an eyeliner pencil lodged in her eye after the taxi she was travelling in slammed into a truck while she was putting on her make-up. The woman, who is reportedly in her 20s, was sitting in the back of the cab in…
$500m loot coming – Malami
Another $500 millin loot will soon be repatriated to the country, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami said yesterday. He spoke after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential…
Nyame, Dariye’s convictions show we aren’t selective – EFCC
The anti-graft agency, EFCC, has said recent convictions it secured show it is not partisan as alleged by some Nigerians. PREMIUM TIMES reported the jailing of ex-Taraba State governor, Jolly Nyame, in May and that of ex-Plateau…
Britain bars 1,300 ‘hooligans’ from travelling to World Cup
Britain has banned more than 1,300 known “hooligans” from travelling to Russia for the World Cup finals, demanding they surrender their passports, the government said on Wednesday. Officials ordered the “troublemakers with a history…
APC Convention: Pro-Buhari governors, top leaders may adopt harmonised list
Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention, President Muhammadu Buhari may have directed all his backers to close ranks in choosing the next set of leaders to manage the party. Based on Buhari’s advice, it was…
Former Chief of Air Staff Amosu to forfeit N2.2b
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of N2.2billion recovered from former Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Adesola Amosu. Justice Mojisola Olatoregun made the order based on an …
PSC promotes two CPs, 16 DSPs, others
THE Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of two Commissioners of Police to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG). It also approved the promotion of 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to…
Ekiti Assembly suspends lawmaker for “Sleeping too much at plenary”
The Ekiti State House of Assembly yet again treated the people of the Fountain of Knowledge to another comical show by suspending a member for “sleeping too much” during legislative sessions. The lawmakers slammed an indefinite…
NERC approves power generation, distribution licences for Ariaria market
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has approved a 9.5 megawatts (MW) embedded electricity generation and distribution licence to two firms. The firms are to provide electricity for the popular Ariaria…
NSE delists 22 companies for non-performance in two years
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) delisted 22 companies between 2016 and 2017 for non-performance and failure to meet the required post-quotation standards. The delisted companies include Cappa and D’Alberto, Intercontinental Bank…
IGP approves request to audit SARS’ detention cells nationwide
Ibrahim Idris, inspector general of police, has approved the independent audit of detention cells of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) nationwide. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had requested access to cells in all…
It’s illegal for parties to sell nomination forms – Falana
Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, says it is illegal for political parties to sell nomination forms. Falana said this while speaking at a one-day national electoral summit organised by the Transmission Monitoring Group (TMG) in…
Court orders AMCON to pay Babalakin N3bn for branding him a debtor
The federal high court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to pay Bolanle Babalakin, chairman of Bi-Courtney Group of Companies, N3 billion for publishing his name as a debtor. In 2016,…
Mimiko quits PDP after four years
Olusegun Mimiko, former governor of Ondo state, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former governor, who defected to the PDP from Labour Party in 2014, reportedly left PDP as a result of a…
Trial Of Danish Man Who Allegedly Killed Wife, Singer Alizee And Daughter To Begin In October
Peter Nielson, the Dutchman alleged to have murdered his wife and daughter was today docked before a Lagos High Court sitting at Igbosere, but his trial proper will begin October 8th 2018. Nielson is facing a two count charge of…
‘We won’t tolerate your assault on our leaders’ — APC warns Okorocha
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will not tolerate the “constant assault” of Rochas Okorocha, governor of Imo, on the party. On different occasions, the governor has made uncomplimentary remarks about John Oyegun, national…
JUST IN: 24 Passengers Saved From Falling Into Lagos Lagoon
As many as twenty-four passengers in a bus have narrowly escaped falling inside a Lagos lagoon as they were held back by crash barriers. Swift responses from Rapid Response Squad and LASEMA Response Unit to a LT Volkswagen commercial…
How we uncovered Diezani’s 19 US, UK, Nigeria properties – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has explained to the Federal High Court in Abuja how it uncovered about 19 houses allegedly bought by the immediate-past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Maduke, in Nigeria,…