EFCC seeks forfeiture order on General Ozigi’s N426m
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has prayed the Federal High Court in Lagos to order Brig Gen John Ozigi to permanently forfeit to the Federal Government a total of N426.704,820.88 found in the accounts of a firm,…
Remove petrol subsidy, cut interest rates – Experts tell Buhari
Foreign and local economic experts have said President Muhammadu Buhari should put at the top of his second-term agenda the removal of petrol subsidy as well as the reduction of interest rates in a bid to stimulate investments…
Atiku’s lawyer, son-in-law used Intels West Africa, firms to launder €150m – Report
Bureau de change operators and other suspects allegedly involved in the laundering of €150m have told the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission how Atiku Abubakar’s lawyer, Uyiekpen Osagie-Giwa, and the ex-Vice-President’s…
Elections: ‘Stay away from Yorubaland’ – OPC warns Asari Dokubo, Nnamdi Kanu, others
A pan-Yoruba group, the Oodua People’s Congress, has warned ex-Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and those planning to foment trouble during…
Dybala to replace Lukaku at Manchester United
Manchester United will look to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus, if Romelu Lukaku leaves this summer, the UK Sun reports. The Red Devils signed Lukaku from Everton in the summer of 2017 for £75million and the…
APC: Tinubu calls emergency meeting ahead of Saturday’s election
All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has called a meeting of party leaders and stakeholders in Lagos State. The meeting will hold today, Wednesday afternoon, at the party…
Islamic group raises alarm over ‘plot to depose Sultan of Sokoto’
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern on anxiety over alleged plan to depose the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had stated that it…
I thought N450m given to me was from PDP not Diezani – Belgore tells Court
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Dele Belgore, yesterday told a Federal High in Lagos that he thought the N450 million given to him in 2015 was sent from the Peoples Democratic Party 2015 Presidential Campaign…
EFCC releases bank transactions as details of Atiku’s son-in-law, lawyer’s arrest emerge
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has insisted that Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s son-in-law, Abdullahi Babalele’s, was arrested for money laundering. Many had queried the timing of…
How currency dealers exposed Atiku’s men in money laundering spree — EFCC
The arrest of key allies of the presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, was triggered by the recovery of huge foreign currency worth hundreds of millions of naira from dealers by operatives of…
Lagos Ohanaeze’s endorsement of Sanwo-Olu, scam — Ndigbo
A GROUP of concerned citizens of Ndigbo in Lagos has described as a scam, the endorsement of All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu by the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.Leaders…
‘Amosun can’t stop Abiodun from succeeding him’ – Osoba
Former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba spoke with reporters in Lagos on the preparations for Saturday’s governorship and House of Assembly elections, complaints about the Commissioner of Police, suspension of…
Liverpool place N6.1billion price tag on Taiwo Awoniyi
Any club wishing to buy Taiwo Awoniyi will have to place N6.1billion (about £13m) on Liverpool’s table, it has been revealed. Awoniyi who is currently with his fifth club on loan since joining Liverpool in 2015,…
No plans by Buhari to Islamize Nigeria, says Osinbajo
The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has debunked rumours making rounds that President Muhammadu Buhari was making plans to Islamize Nigeria. Osinbajo speaking in a town hall…
Thailand Millionaire Offers N120M To Any Man That Will Marry His Virgin Daughter
A Thai multi-millionaire farm owner is promising £240,000 - as well as his entire estate - to the man who marries his 26-year-old daughter. Arnon Rodthong, 58, who owns a prosperous durian fruit farm in Chumphon province, southern…
R. Kelly Grants First Interview Since Arrest on “CBS This Morning”
R. Kelly has granted his first interview since being charged with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse in Cook County, Illinois, and it will be airing tomorrow on “CBS This Morning.” In a preview clip with…
I’ll retire to Daura in 2023, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will retire to Daura after he completes his second term in 2023. Daura, in Katsina state, is the president’s hometown. He spoke on Tuesday while meeting with traditional…
UCL champions Real Madrid kicked out by Ajax as Tottenham sails through
Ajax dismantled an abject Real Madrid 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeau to qualify for the quarter finals on the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 22 years at the expense of the defending champions. Real…
Zara Buhari Looks So Beautiful At APC Women And Youth Victory Dinner (Photos)
Happily married mother of one, Zara Buhari who is the most popular daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari glowed with pride at a recent event. President Buhari's daughter, Zara Buhari Indimi looks beautiful during an APC women and youth…
Buhari knows Nigerians have suffered enough – Amaechi
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says President Muhammadu Buhari will run an inclusive government because he is “guided by the fact that Nigerians have suffered enough”. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on…
‘I still hold him in high esteem’ — Buhari hails Obasanjo at 82
President Muhammadu Buhari says he will continue to hold ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo in high regard irrespective of their differences. Buhari spoke in a felicitation message issued on his behalf by Garba Shehu,…
I won’t stop criticising Buhari… I’m his boss – Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says he will not stop criticising President Muhammadu Buhari because he is his boss. Obasanjo spoke at the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library, in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital,…
Samuel Eto’o in paternity lawsuit puzzle
Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o is facing a new court paternity lawsuit over an alleged lovechild now 20 years old. Cape Verde-born Adileusa do Rosario Neves is fighting to have the former Chelsea and…
IGP bans covered vehicle number plates
The Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu has banned the use of covered Vehicle Number Plates by all unauthorized users across the country. The order which is with immediate effect came following…