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  August 2, 2020 President Mohammadu Buhari has received 14 high profile corruption allegations against the country’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, said to be one of the President’s closest allies. The allegations range from financial sleaze involving him and his family to influence peddling. In a …

By Deborah Coker Benin, Aug. 2, 2020 Mr Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Edo, says he has not resigned his position in the party. Nehikhare in a statement on Sunday in Benin said that in the last 24 hours, there had been a “diabolical” post on social …

  It is an incontrovertible fact that since the deadly coronavirus pandemic broke out globally, Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike of Rivers State has demonstrated in words and actions that he is prepared to protect the lives of Rivers citizens from the deadly virus. He is not only striving to protect …

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a 13-man committee to coordinate the burial ceremony of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Fasanmi, who died on July 30, aged 94 years. The committee is to work with the family of the late elder statesman and the government of …

The students population of the Federal Polytechnic, Ekeowe, Bayelsa, rose from 38 in 2016 to over 4,000 in 2019. The Executive Assistant to Dr Seiyaboh Idah, Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Ekeowe, Bayelsa, Mr Alagba Ebiye, said this in an interview on behalf of  the Rector, in Yenagoa, the state’s capital. Ebiye said …

Bern (Switzerland), Aug. 2, 2020 Global football ruling body FIFA says there is no reason for Swiss authorities to launch criminal proceedings against its president, Gianni Infantino, who will continue in his role as normal. Swiss authorities said on Thursday that proceedings had been launched against the current FIFA boss …

By Ijendu Iheaka Aba (Abia) Aug. 2, 2020 Abia Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has sacked his Transport Commissioner, Ekele Nwaohammuo, and the Transition Committee Chairman of Umuneochi Local Government Council, Mathew Ibe. Ikpeazu also suspended Cherechi Nwogu, the Transition Committee Chairman of Aba South Local Government Area, and his Aba …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan felicitates with the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, on the occasion of his 57th birthday on 3rd August, 2020. Lawan rejoices with Omo-Agege and his family, friends and political associates for the health and station the Almighty God has granted him as he clocks …

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja to order President Muhammadu Buhari to “publish details of loans that have been obtained by the government since May 29, 2015, including the interest rate, the total amount of debts that have so far been incurred by …

The 68th Annual Convention (Virtual) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, holds from Monday, August 9, 2020. The first Convention of the Church to hold online, has as its theme: WONDERFUL and can be accessed live through the Mission’s social media platforms and Dove Television. Ministering will be …

Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has explained that the clause ‘waiving sovereignty’ in the loan agreement between Nigeria and China is only a contract term, a sovereign guarantee that assures payback according to the terms and conditions of any loan. Amaechi made the clarification while answering questions …

The new Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa Command, CP Mike Okoli, has announced that the Command will set up a special squad that will promptly respond and deal with violent crimes and social miscreants in the state. CP Okoli made this announcement at his maiden press conference at the Police Officers …

London, Aug. 1, 2020 Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice to help his side secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the 2019/2020 English FA Cup final match on Saturday. The win helped them to a record-extending 14th crown in the competition —— and a spot in next season’s UEFA …

President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with former Minister of Health, Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi on the occasion of his 80th birthday, August 2, 2020. In a personally signed letter, the President describes Adelusi-Adeluyi as an accomplished pharmacist, lawyer and boardroom player. Excerpts from the letter, according to a statement by Femi Adesina, Special …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 1, 2020 The Presidency on Saturday said the views expressed by Malam Mamman Daura, on zoning were personal to him and did not, in any way, reflect that of either the president or his administration. Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over the death of former Senator and leader of Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Ayo Fasanmi, and the former Minister of Science and Technology, Major General Sam Momah, both of whom …

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his election as the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Lawan, in a statement by Ola Awoniyi, Special Adviser (Media) to President of the Senate, also congratulates the other newly elected members of the executive and the …

Benin, Aug 1, 2020 Mr Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forth coming governorship election in Edo has said that his ‘SIMPLE’ agenda was specific and realistic. Ize-Iyamu said this on Saturday in Benin at an interactive session with the media. He explained that the …

Sunday Bassey Uyo, Aug. 1, 2020 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has appointed Prof. Nse Essien as the new Vice Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the appointment Is for a term of five years. The Secretary to the State …

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Olumide Akpata on his election as the President of Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), wishing him every success in the new position of leading Nigerian lawyers to chart a path of professional development and fulfilment, a statement by Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media …

289 Nigerians flew from the Newark International Airport, New Jersey, United States of America to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Wednesday July 29, 2020. The flight, the 4th evacuation flight from the US, departed on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 and the manifest included: 135 males, 142 females and …

By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Aug. 1, 2020 The University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus has initiated the construction of an African Centre For Law and Good Governance, the Dean, Faculty of Law, Prof. Joy Ezeilo has said. Ezeilo disclosed this on Saturday in Enugu during the inauguration of no fewer than …

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Leaders and citizens of Borno State are no longer safe, Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai Elkanemi has decried. The Shehu, in response to the attack on the convoy of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, lamented thus in Maiduguri when he paid the traditional sallah homage …