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DOCUMENTS: How CCT ordered Onnoghen’s suspension
On Friday, President Muhammadu Buharisuspended Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), citing a ruling of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The ruling was unknown to the public. But documents seen by TheCable showed!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Buhari dissolves NDDC board, appoints acting MD
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Nelson Braimbraifa as acting managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This is according to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, special!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
CJN: NBA condemns “attempted coup against judiciary”, demands reversal
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the suspension of Justice Walter Samuel Onnoghen as “attempted coup against the judiciary” and demands the reversal of the suspension. In a statement issued its place, Paul Usoro!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Onnoghen’s suspension act of dictatorship – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the February 16 election, Atiku Abubakar has described the suspension of Chief Justice of Nigerian (CJN), Walter Onnoghen by President Muhammadu Buhari as act of!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Justice Onnoghen’s suspension is constitutional – Itse Sagay
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay (SAN), has defended the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen, who is facing charges for alleged fraudulent assets!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: I Expected Onnoghen To ‘Swiftly’ Remove Himself, Says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has expained his reasons for suspending Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and installing Tanko Mohammed in his place. In an address on the suspension, the President said he expected the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
New CJN, Justice Muhammad, to set up election tribunal tomorrow
The new Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Muhammad, will on Saturday (tomorrow), swear in members of the National Assembly, governorship and state assembly election petition tribunals, The PUNCH has learnt. Muhammad was!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
President Buhari swears in Acting CJN (Photos)
President Buhari this afternoon swore-in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria Today
BREAKING: Buhari Suspends Onnoghen, Swears In Tanko Mohammed As Acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeira (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, pending the completion of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal. The President announced the suspension at the Council!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Man apprehended for stealing pants, bras in Lagos
Some residents of Ikeja area of Lagos State, on Thursday, apprehended a man for allegedly stealing bras and pants from where they were spread. It was learnt that some residents, who saw the man while allegedly collecting the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
BREAKING: INEC Officials Sentenced To Seven Years In Jail For Receiving Bribes From Diezani
Two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been sentenced to seven years in prison for receiving bribes to compromise the 2015 elections. They were convicted of benefiting from a sum of $115.01m!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Election: Traders promise President Buhari over 10 million votes
Nigerian traders under the auspices of Nigerian Traders For President Buhari (NTFPMB) have charged their members to mobilise their families, neighbours, and acquaintances to support and vote for President Muhammadu Buhari in the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Election: INEC’s decision on Oby Ezekwesili in order – Analyst
A Political Scientist, Prof. Femi Otubanjo, says the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Dr Oby Ezekwesili’s decision to withdraw from the 2019 presidential race is in order. Otubanjo told the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
TraderMoni scheme waste of resources – Peter Obi
Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, on Thursday described the TraderMoni social welfare scheme of the Federal Government as a complete waste of time and resources. Obi said the Federal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I’m optimistic Rivers APC will get favourable judgment at Supreme Court – Tonye Cole
Tonye Dele Cole, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, has expressed optimism that despite the setbacks from the judgments of the lower courts that has disqualified him from contesting!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Election: NSCDC beefs up security in Oyo ahead of President Buhari’s visit
Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, Oyo State Command, says it has mapped out security arrangement for the peaceful campaign train of President Muhammadu Buhari to Ibadan on Saturday. Oluwole Olusegun, Public Relation!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Rich Russians flock to Florida to deliver American babies
In southern Florida’s Sunny Isles Beach, Russian tourists Anna and Helen sip coffee with their husbands and newborn babies: a common scene in what has become a prized destination for well-off foreigners looking to secure US!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Minister Fashola harps on infrastructure development
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, has called for accelerated infrastructural development in the country in order to foster prosperity. He said there was nothing wrong with Nigeria as a country,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
DJ Cuppy Didn’t Buy Any Rolls Royce” – Billionaire Father, Femi Otedola Exposes…
Lol. Billionaire Femi Otedola has let the cat out of the bag, disclosing his daughter, Cuppy didn't just buy the Rolls Royce she displayed has hers. Her dad took to her comment section, saying it;s not April fools day yet, while her sister!-->…
“Dear Mum, Where Do I Begin?” – Grieving Ahmed Musa Shares More Photos Of His…
Grieving Super Eagles player, Ahmed Musa who lost his mom yesterday as taken to Instagram to share more photos of his mom and at the same time dropping a touching tribute. Quote''Dear Mum, where do I begin? You nurtured me, made!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Court affirms Zamfara APC primaries, asks INEC to accept candidates
A high court in Gusau presided over by justice Muhammad Bello Shinkafi on Friday affirmed that the ruling All Progressive Congress in Zamfara state had conducted primaries elections on 3rd and 7th October 2018. The court also!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
‘Yes’ – Okonjo-Iweala ‘ready’ to be first female president of the World Bank in 74…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, two-time finance minister and former vice-president of the World Bank, says she is ready to lead the World Bank if nominated for the job. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Messi makes plea for Sala search to resume
Emiliano Sala Lionel Messi urged investigators Friday to resume the search for missing striker Emiliano Sala after police called off rescue operations and admitted the chances of finding him were “extremely remote”. Police from!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Former Trump campaign manager Stone arrested, says Mueller probe
Roger Stone, a Former Campaign Manager to U.S. President Donald Trump Roger Stone, a Former Campaign Manager to U.S. President Donald Trump, was arrested on Friday, the Office of Special Counsel Robert Mueller reported, and faces!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…