Sunday, June 30, 2019

APC : PDP Should Stop Making ‘Idle Talk’ Over Buhari’s Cabinet

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the main opposition party, The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to stop interfering in the process leading to the announcement of President Muhammadu Buhari’s cabinet. The party says it does not owe the PDP any explanation on the cabinet of President Muhammadu Buhari. Reacting to the comment of the […]
APC : PDP Should Stop Making ‘Idle Talk’ Over Buhari’s Cabinet

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Garba Shehu: Ruga settlement Not For Herdsmen Alone, It Can Create Jobs For Nigerians

The Presidency has dismissed suggestion that the Ruga settlement scheme being proposed by the Federal government is for the protection of herdsmen. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, says the proposed “Ruga Settlement” is not for herders alone. While reacting to the massive opposition towards the project, Shehu […]
Garba Shehu: Ruga settlement Not For Herdsmen Alone, It Can Create Jobs For Nigerians

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Campaign Of Calumny Against Magu Won’t Save You, EFCC Warns Saraki

The Economic and Financial Commission (EFCC) has warned that no amount of campaign of calumny against its acting chairman Ibrahim Magu, will stop the prosecution of Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki. This was contained in a statement on Sunday, Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesman, alleged that Saraki made a false claim against Magu. He said the […]
Campaign Of Calumny Against Magu Won’t Save You, EFCC Warns Saraki



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12 States Have Made Land For RUGA Settlement Take-Off, Says Presidency

The federal government said the controversial RUGA settlement is meant not only for herdsmen as widely reported.
12 States Have Made Land For RUGA Settlement Take-Off, Says Presidency

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Transmission Station On Fire In Edo State

Fire destroyed a 150 MVA transformer owned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) on Saturday. The incident happened at the 330/132/33KVA substation along Sapele road Benin, Edo State. The fire started at about 8am on Sunday morning and a combined efforts of four fire fighting officials put it off at about 11.30am. The cause […]
Transmission Station On Fire In Edo State

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Soyinka Reacts To Incident On Airplane

The Nigeria Nobel laureate has finally broken silence on the controversial seat on an airline.
Soyinka Reacts To Incident On Airplane

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SERAP urges Orji Kalu, Goje, Okorocha, others to ‘stop collecting pensions.’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged all former governors now in the ninth Senate to “publicly commit to stop collecting pensions from their states while they serve as senators, return ‘pensions’ already collected to the public treasury, and push for the abolition of double emoluments laws for former governors and deputies in their states.”
SERAP urges Orji Kalu, Goje, Okorocha, others to ‘stop collecting pensions.’

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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Cattle Colony: Oba of Benin Scores Major Point Against Governor Obaseki

By Erasmus Ikhide The seemingly recalcitrant Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Southern Delta of Nigeria had his pernicious stance on Fulani Ruga settlement/Animal Husbandry/Cattle Colony’s faded gospel on gifting Edo land out for fulanization perforated by the Benin Monarch, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare 11, early this week.  Even though […]
Cattle Colony: Oba of Benin Scores Major Point Against Governor Obaseki

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Declare Your Assets Now, PDP Dares Buhari, Osinbajo

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mandated President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo to as a matter of urgency publicly declare their assets to prove that they are leading the country by example. The party made this call via a statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary Diran Odeyemi. He said Buhari and […]
Declare Your Assets Now, PDP Dares Buhari, Osinbajo

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‘I Have Never Raped Anyone’ — COZA Pastor Breaks Silence

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo has denied raping, Busola Dakolo, Celebrity photographer and wife of musician, Timi Dakolo, or any other person for that matter. The social media was yesterday awash when Busola Dakolo in a no hold bared interview accused COZA Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of raping her […]
‘I Have Never Raped Anyone’ — COZA Pastor Breaks Silence

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Buhari Is Bent On Frightening Judges, Take Away Their Confidence

The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of bent on frightening members of the judiciary and take away their confidence. The PDP chairman accused the President of turning blind eyes to the “monumental corruption’ among those under him. In a statement signed by Secondus on Friday, […]
Buhari Is Bent On Frightening Judges, Take Away Their Confidence

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NBC Lifts Suspension On AIT, RayPower

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, on Friday announced that it has lifted the operational suspension earlier placed on DAAR Communications PLC, owners of popular television and radio stations, AIT and RayPower FM. The Director General of the commission, Malam Isaq Modibbo Kawu stated this to newsmen in Abuja. The settlement, he however said, is based […]
NBC Lifts Suspension On AIT, RayPower

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

Amaechi : ‘Some People Plotting To Tarnish My Reputation’

A former minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has accused some unnamed persons of frying to tarnish his reputation. He said there is a “heavily funded” campaign to smear him and his immediate family. In a statement on Thursday, Amaechi said the aim of the campaign is to tarnish his “towering status” and do damage to […]
Amaechi : ‘Some People Plotting To Tarnish My Reputation’

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EFCC Arraigns Abuja Pastor For Forgery

An Abuja-based pastor, Francis Onuegbu, has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) before a federal capital territory (FCT) high court for alleged forgery. Onuegbu was arraigned before the court on three count charges of alleged falsification of land documents “with the intent to defraud”. The EFCC accused him and one Oluwatosin […]
EFCC Arraigns Abuja Pastor For Forgery

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INEC Has Degraded Under You, PDP Knocks Yakubu Over Claim

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has knocked the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) Mahmood Yakubu over his claims that the Electoral body was the best public service institution in the country. The party asked Yakubu to stop such narrative, noting that INEC has degraded under him. In a statement signed by it’s National […]
INEC Has Degraded Under You, PDP Knocks Yakubu Over Claim



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Brexiting Nigeria – By Fani-Kayode

“Every bird flies with its own kind. Crows fly with crows and eagles fly with eagles”- Muyhideen Ibn Arabi. Muyhideen Ibn Arabi (1165 AD -1240 AD) was one of the greatest clerics, philosophers, teachers, poets, intellectuals, spiritual masters and Sufi Muslim scholars that ever lived. A native of Andalusia in modern-day southern Spain, his knowledge, […]
Brexiting Nigeria – By Fani-Kayode

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Nigerian Government Writes British Parliamentary, Denies Persecution Of Christians

The Nigerian Government has repudiated claims by a group styling itself as Northern Christian Elders Forum, who falsely alleged that the Muhammadu Buhari administration is practicing bigotry and alienating Christians.
Nigerian Government Writes British Parliamentary, Denies Persecution Of Christians

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Okorocha Issues 7- Day Ultimatum To Ihedioha Over Wild Allegations

The Imo West Senator, Rochas Okorocha has accused his successor, Governor Emeka Ihedioha, of smearing his image, while issuing a seven day ultimatum to show proofs that his wife and family members carted away 67 vehicles belonging to the state. Okorocha, the immediate past governor of the state, dared the state government to publish the […]
Okorocha Issues 7- Day Ultimatum To Ihedioha Over Wild Allegations

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BREAKING : Presidential Tribunal Strikes Out Suit Against Buhari, APC

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has struck out the suit seeking the withdrawal of Hope Democratic Party, HDP, from the petition challenging President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election. Justice Mohammed Garba, while delivering the ruling, held that HDP and Chief Ambrose Owuru, its presidential candidate in the Feb. 23 general election, remained consenting plaintiffs in the eyes […]
BREAKING : Presidential Tribunal Strikes Out Suit Against Buhari, APC

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Many Injured As Another Building Collapses In Lagos

At least twelve people were injured in a fresh case of building collapse in Lagos State. The three-storey building in Fagba area of Lagos state, still under construction, collapsed on Wednesday night, leaving many people trapped in the rubble. The chief executive officer of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the incident […]
Many Injured As Another Building Collapses In Lagos

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Court Sentences Yahoo Boy To 35 Years In Prison

A Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on Tuesday sentenced an internet fraudster, Temitope Charles, to 35 years in prison without an option of fine. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the presiding judge, Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar, while delivering Judgement on a criminal charge brought against the convict by the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
Court Sentences Yahoo Boy To 35 Years In Prison

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Group Slams Reno Omokri, Says He Is An Embarrassment To Jonathan

A Policy initiative group, The Global Economic Policy Initiative (GEPIn) has taken a swipe at Reno Omokri, a former media aide of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, describing him as an embarrassment to the ex- President. The group made this known via a statement by its President, Bernard Okri, accusing Omokri of issuing misleading statements on behalf […]
Group Slams Reno Omokri, Says He Is An Embarrassment To Jonathan

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INEC Is Most Improved Public Service Institution, Yakubu Boasts

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Manhood Yakubu, has boasted that the commission is the most improved public institution in Nigeria. The INEC boss made the claim at the 2019 post-election review session with second batch of electoral officers (EOs) from 17 states, held in Abuja on Wednesday. Yakubu said the commission […]
INEC Is Most Improved Public Service Institution, Yakubu Boasts

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Midwest Movement Rejects RUGA Settlement For Fulani Herdsmen

The Midwest movement has warned against a proposed RUGA settlement for the controversial Fulani Herdsmen by the Federal Government.
Midwest Movement Rejects RUGA Settlement For Fulani Herdsmen

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Hunger As Flood Washed Food, Students Belongings Away

By John Almighty As a result over five hours of rainfall in Minna, Niger State capital, today 26th June 2019, floods destroyed students Lodge. One of the victims Micheal Adegoke, expressed his pain and calls on the Niger state government, landlords of the Students community In Gidan kwano, the University main Campus Minna to help […]
Hunger As Flood Washed Food, Students Belongings Away

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Super Eagles Beat Guinea, Quality For Next Round

The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday defeated their Guinean counterpart 1-0 at Alexandria, Egypt in the ongoing Nations Cup. With this victory, Nigeria becomes the first team at the AFCON 2019 to qualify for the round of 16 with two victories from two. Team handler Gernot Rohr started the match with a strange line […]
Super Eagles Beat Guinea, Quality For Next Round

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I Never Had An Affair With Dino Melaye, Omo Agege’s Media Aide Opens Up

Newly appointed media aide of Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Senate president, Lara Owoeye-Wise says she was never involved in any intimate relationship with Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West senatorial District. She “umbrage” against her appointment has shown that Nigerians need to do more on civic engagement. Owoeye-Wise came under fire on social media after […]
I Never Had An Affair With Dino Melaye, Omo Agege’s Media Aide Opens Up

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Buhari Makes New Appointment

President Muhammadu Buhari, has appointed Dr. Thomas M. A. John as Acting Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. This was disclosed in a press statement by NNPC on Tuesday through its official Twitter page. The post read:” Buhari appoints Acting Alternate Chairman of NNPC group Governing Board. “The President has appointed Dr. Thomas […]
Buhari Makes New Appointment

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

My Monthly Salary Is N750,000, Ahmed Lawan Reveals

With barely three weeks into his job as Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has cried out that his office needs proper funding as his monthly salary is N750,000. Lawan made this revelation when members of “The Senators Forum” paid him a visit at his office on Tuesday. He said the national assembly needs “proper funding” because […]
My Monthly Salary Is N750,000, Ahmed Lawan Reveals

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Sanusi : Nigeria Is Broke, On The Verge Of Bankruptcy

Embattled Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi 11, says Nigeria is on the brink of bankruptcy following “unfavourable economic policies”. The first class monarch stated this at a workshop organised by the office of the accountant-general of the federation at government house, Kano, the emir opposed subsidizing petroleum products and electricity tariff. He advised President Muhammadu […]
Sanusi : Nigeria Is Broke, On The Verge Of Bankruptcy

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I Was Reluctant To Deal With Onnoghen, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, has for the first time discussed the dismissal of the erstwhile Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Walter Onnoghen. The President said he was reluctant to deal with Walter Onnoghen, former chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). Recall that Buhari had suspended the ex-CJN before he was charged with false assets declaration at the […]
I Was Reluctant To Deal With Onnoghen, Says Buhari



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BREAKING : Gbajabiamila Emerges Speaker Of House Of Representatives

The member representing, Femi Gbajabiamila has been elected Speaker of the 9th House of Representatives.
BREAKING : Gbajabiamila Emerges Speaker Of House Of Representatives

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Lampard Sets To Join Chelsea As Derby County Grant Permission

Championship side Derby County have given Frank Lampard the permission to speak with Chelsea over a propose move to Stamford Bridge. ” Derby County Football Club can confirm that they have granted permission for Chelsea Football Club to speak to Frank Lampard about the vacant managerial position at Stamford Bridge, ” Derby said in a […]
Lampard Sets To Join Chelsea As Derby County Grant Permission

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Tribunal Did Not Reject My Request To Inspect INEC Server, Says Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has debunked reports that the presidential election tribunal rejected his request to inspect the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Several media reports have reported on Monday that the presidential election tribunal rejected the PDP and former vice President’s request to inspect […]
Tribunal Did Not Reject My Request To Inspect INEC Server, Says Atiku

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Jonathan Hits Osinbajo, Says He Has Taken His Lies To US

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has accused Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo of distorting facts during his visit to the United States of America. While in New York yesterday, Osinbajo had claimed that, “As at 2010, Nigeria had about 112.7million people living in extreme poverty. Nothing in place, there was no Social Investment Programme, there was no […]
Jonathan Hits Osinbajo, Says He Has Taken His Lies To US

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‘Only Real Votes Matter’—Garba Shehu Speaks On Tribunal Ruling On INEC Server

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu says President Muhammadu Buhari was declared the winner of the February 23 presidential election because only real votes matte Shehu stated this while reacting to the election tribunal’s rejection of the request of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar, its presidential […]
‘Only Real Votes Matter’—Garba Shehu Speaks On Tribunal Ruling On INEC Server

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AFCON 2019: Kalu Passed Fit, To Square Up Against Guinea

The Medical team of the Super Eagles has passed Samuel Kalu fit to resume training thereby becoming available for the clash against Guinea. Samuel Kalu had been declared fit after he collapsed on Friday in training Kalu is now fit to feature for the Eagles at the ongoing 32nd Africa Cup of Nations after another […]
AFCON 2019: Kalu Passed Fit, To Square Up Against Guinea

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Monday, June 24, 2019

You Won’t Wait Too Long For Buhari’s Cabinet, Adesina Assures Nigerians

The Presidency on Monday assured Nigerians that they won’t have to wait longer than necessary for President Muhammadu Buhari to assemble his next level cabinet. Disclosing this was Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina, noting that Buhari will announce his cabinet when the time comes. The president’s second term is […]
You Won’t Wait Too Long For Buhari’s Cabinet, Adesina Assures Nigerians

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Devote Your Time On Insecurity NOT Preaching, CAN Tells El-rufai

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has taken a swipe at the Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, over his plans to regulate the preaching of clergymen of the Christian faith. The body admonished him to concentrate on solving insecurity in the state rather than pursuing a law to regulate preaching. Addressing a press […]
Devote Your Time On Insecurity NOT Preaching, CAN Tells El-rufai

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25,794 People Killed In Nigeria In Buhari’s First Term

At least 25,794 people were killed in various attacks during the first term of President Muhammadu Buhari between May 2015 and May 2019, a reportanalysed by PREMIUM TIMES indicates. According to available data from the Nigeria Security Tracker (NST), a project of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Africa programme which documents violence in Nigeria, “these attacks were motivated […]
25,794 People Killed In Nigeria In Buhari’s First Term

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I’m Not A Political Godfather – Oshiomhole Denies

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Adams Oshiomhole has denied installing himself as a godfather in Edo politics.
I’m Not A Political Godfather – Oshiomhole Denies

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Jonathan Speaks On Ethiopian Coup Attempt, Says ‘My Heart Bleeds’

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the attempted coup in Ethiopia that claimed the life of the country’s Army Chief. The former president says he feels saddened when there is unnecessary and avoidable bloodshed. There was a failed coup on Saturday in Ethiopia which led to the death of Seare Mekonnen, chief of staff of […]
Jonathan Speaks On Ethiopian Coup Attempt, Says ‘My Heart Bleeds’

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Oshiomhole Is Obaseki’s Biggest Distraction, Says Oyegun

A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, says his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, is distracting the administration of Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo. Odigie-Oyegun, who himself has been engulfed in a war of words Oshiomhole over the running of the party, was reacting to the crisis rocking the Edo state house […]
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My Advice To Godwin Obaseki – Hon. Samson Osagie

Hon Samson Raphael Osagie is a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC was a former Minority whip of the House of Representatives. He represented Uhumwonde/Orhiomwon Federal Constituency of Edo state. He is the Executive Director, Marketing and Business Development at Nigerian Communications Satellite, NIGCOMSAT. In this interview with NAIJA CENTER NEWS, Hon. Osagie explained why […]
My Advice To Godwin Obaseki – Hon. Samson Osagie

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How Wife Stabbed Husband Seven Months After Marriage

Domestic violence appears to be on the increase as 21-year old wife has allegedly attempted to kill her husband by stabbing him in the abdomen over a misunderstanding. The Bayero University Kano Law student, Fatima Musa, on Friday night at about 1.30am at their residence at Ungwar Mai Kalwa, Naibawa quarters in Kumbotso local government […]
How Wife Stabbed Husband Seven Months After Marriage

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SERAP Sues CCB Over ‘Claim On Privacy Of Asset Declarations Of Presidents, Govs’

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit in the Federal High Court, Lagos against the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over the CCB’s claim that it could not disclose details of asset declarations submitted to it by successive presidents and state governors since 1999 because doing so “would offend the right to […]
SERAP Sues CCB Over ‘Claim On Privacy Of Asset Declarations Of Presidents, Govs’

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Don’t Be Biased – Obaseki Tells Oshiomhole

Governor Godwin Obaseki responded to his predecessor Adams Oshiomhole for indicting him in the crisis that is rocking the Edo State House of Assembly.
Don’t Be Biased – Obaseki Tells Oshiomhole

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Kano Emirate To Sue Anti-graft Agency For Contempt Of Court

The Kano state emirate council says it would sue the state anti-corruption agency for contempt of court. In a letter dated June 20, to the chairman of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, N.A. Dagiri, counsel to the emirate counsel, said the commission had defied subsisting court orders for inviting elderly members of […]
Kano Emirate To Sue Anti-graft Agency For Contempt Of Court

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VP Osinbajo Jets Off To US, To Meet Pence

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo will be embarking on a trip to the United States, where he is expected to meet Mike Pence, his US counterpart. This was disclosed by the Vice President Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande. “Ahead of his meeting with the US Vice President in Washington D.C on Wednesday, Professor Osinbajo […]
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Michael Jackson’s Death Was More Than Case Of Overdose, Says LA Detectives

The detectives in Los Angeles, who investigated the death of Michael Jackson, have revealed that the late King of Pop’s death was more than a case propofol overdose. Propofol is an intravenous drug used commonly for the induction and maintenance of anesthesia. According to a report in The SUN, ‘Killing Michael Jackson’, a new documentary […]
Michael Jackson’s Death Was More Than Case Of Overdose, Says LA Detectives



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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Another Deceit From Gov. Ganduje On Almajiri’s Education

By Erasmus Ikhide  I advised Governor Alhaji Umar Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State two weeks ago to build prisons across the length and breadth of the state for failing to build schools for his people or for abdicating in his contractual obligations to educate Kano citizens, create jobs and empower his people.  Only this week, […]
Another Deceit From Gov. Ganduje On Almajiri’s Education

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Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s Battle Is Hurting Edo People, Says Prof Omoregie

Says Oshiomhole administration was full of propaganda and noisemaking Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie lecturer at the department of private and property law, Faculty of Law, University of Benin said on Saturday that the fight between Governor Godwin Obaseki and his predecessor Adam Oshiomhole profits no one. He expressed worry while reacting to NAIJA CENTER NEWS […]
Oshiomhole, Obaseki’s Battle Is Hurting Edo People, Says Prof Omoregie

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CUPP Slams Lawan Over Adedayo, Says He Sacrificed Competence On The Altar Of Politics

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has lambasted the Senate President Ahmad Lawan, for reversing the appointment of Festus Adedayo less than 48h hours after his offer of appointment. Lawan had appointed the veteran journalist as his special adviser on media but he withdrew the appointment of Adedayo following protests by some members of […]
CUPP Slams Lawan Over Adedayo, Says He Sacrificed Competence On The Altar Of Politics

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Garba Shehu : FG Has No Immediate Plans To Ban Almajiri System

The Presidency says there is no immediate plans to ban the Almajiri system of education. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made this known via a statement. It would be recalled that Babagana Monguno, national security adviser, had announced that the government was planning to proscribe the educational […]
Garba Shehu : FG Has No Immediate Plans To Ban Almajiri System

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INEC Debunks Resignation Of ICT Director

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday debunked claims that its Director of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Mr Chidi Nwafor has resigned. The commission made the clarification in a notice on its official twitter handle @inecnigeria, on Saturday. It described the rumour as false, urging members of the public to disregard it. “The […]
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ENAW Women Impact Lives Of Children, Women In Edo State With Backpacks And Schools’ Supplies Project

A group, Edo National Association Worldwide (ENAW), has positively impacted the lives of Women / Children in the three Senatorial districts of Edo State, through its Backpacks and Schools’ Supplies” Tour project. This was disclosed by the Coordinator of the Women Affairs Branch of ENAW, Mrs. Adesuwa Omoruyi Obasohan, MBA. While Speaking with Naija Center, […]
ENAW Women Impact Lives Of Children, Women In Edo State With Backpacks And Schools’ Supplies Project

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Corruption In Edo Government: Prof. Yinka Moves To Justify N7.4M

The Chairman of the Anti-Human trafficking taskforce, Professor Yinka Omoregbe has formed an association for the Libya returnees, NAIJA CENTER NEWS has learned. Prof Yinka has called for meeting with the Libya returnees to form an association with name on the card to justify the misuse of public fund. She said they would henceforth be […]
Corruption In Edo Government: Prof. Yinka Moves To Justify N7.4M

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‘We can’t disclose asset declarations by presidents, govs on the ground of privacy’, says CCB

The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has denied a Freedom of Information request demanding specific details of asset declarations submitted to it by successive presidents and state governors since 1999, arguing that: “producing such information would amount to an invasion of privacy of presidents and state governors. The asset declaration form is private information.” CCB’s […]
‘We can’t disclose asset declarations by presidents, govs on the ground of privacy’, says CCB

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Sunday, June 16, 2019

Many Edo Youths Are Not Ready To Engage – Senator Urhoghide Laments

Senator (Pharm.) Matthew A. Urhoghide (FPSN, FNAPharm.), Chairman, Senate Public Accounts Committee lamented that Edo youths are not willing to engage in opportunities created for them.
Many Edo Youths Are Not Ready To Engage – Senator Urhoghide Laments

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Corruption Trails Edo Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce

Series of allegations have trailed the Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce being head by Edo State Attorney General, Prof Yinka Omoregbe.
Corruption Trails Edo Anti-Human Trafficking Taskforce

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Saturday, June 15, 2019

Omo Agege Is A Mace Thief, Dino Melaye Mocks Deputy Senate President

The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye has described the newly elected Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege as a mace thief. The controversial senator was obviously referring to the mace incident that happened in the National Assembly premises last year. It would be recalled that in April last year, thugs who were […]
Omo Agege Is A Mace Thief, Dino Melaye Mocks Deputy Senate President

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Super Eagles Defender, Ola Aina Joins Torino On Permanent Deal

Super Eagles and Chelsea Defender, Ola Aina has finally joined Serie A side, Torino on a permanent deal. The AFCON bound defender’s exit from, Chelsea was announced on the Club’s website. Nigeria defender Ola Aina has joined Serie A side, Torino on a permanent deal after spending last season on loan at Torino and made […]
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I Won’t Accept Harassment Of My Wife, Children, Okorocha Warns Ihedioha

The Senator representing Imo West Rochas Okorocha, has warned the State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha not to harass his wife and children. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on media, Sam Onwuemedo. Okorocha, a former governor of the state said harassing his wife and children by the Ihedioha-led state government was unacceptable. The statement […]
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Restructuring: The Future Is Uncertain, Says Nwodo

The President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, apex Igbo social-cultural organisation Nnia Nwodo has tied the future survival of Nigeria to restructuring.
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Pandemonium As Four ATMs Explode In Calabar

The city of Calabar was thrown into pandemonium in the early hours of Saturday when no fewer than four Automated Teller Machines owned by a new generation bank exploded. The ATMs reportedly burst in flames and exploded destroying all the machines. The incident occurred at the an ATM gallery in front of University of Calabar,UNICAL, […]
Pandemonium As Four ATMs Explode In Calabar



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Politicians Cannot Be Trusted, Says Wike

The governor of Rivers State Nysom Wike said he does not trust politicians because they can sway any time.
Politicians Cannot Be Trusted, Says Wike

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Reno Omokri Tackles Fayose For Attacking Obasanjo

The former Media aide to ex- President, Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has tackled former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, over his (Fayose) for criticizing former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Fayose had criticised Obasanjo for not honouring the acclaimed winner of the June 12th 1999 presidential election, MKO Abiola. President Muhammadu Buhari’s had renamed the Abuja National […]
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Doctors Kidnapped In Ondo-Edo Border

Hijackers attacked an ambulance carrying medical equipment at the Ondo and Edo State border on Friday.
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Friday, June 14, 2019

There Was No Significant Fight Against Corruption Under Jonathan, Says Ribadu

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nuhu Ribadu said on Friday that a former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan did not have a significant fight against corruption during his administration.
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Xenophobia: South African Policemen Tortured A Nigerian To Death

South African Policemen have reportedly killed a Nigerian from Enugu State, NAN has reported. Marxell Okoye is from Orji River Local government area The Vice-President of Nigerian Union of South Africa, Joshua Itua said Okoyo was “tortured to death” at Ladysmith, Kwa-zulu-Natal province on Friday. Okoyo said the police illegally forced its way into the […]
Xenophobia: South African Policemen Tortured A Nigerian To Death

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Aisha Buhari: I Want To Be Called First Lady Henceforth

The wife of the president, Aisha Buhari has disclosed that she wants to be addressed as the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, henceforth. This is contrary to Buhari’s campaign promise not to recognise the office of the first lady which he had said was unconstitutional. “The office of the first lady is […]
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Fayose: It Is A Shame On Obasanjo That Buhari Honoured Abiola

A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for deciding to honour the acclaimed winner of the June 12th 1993 Presidential election, MKO Abiola. President Muhammadu Buhari had since last year set out modalities aimed at recognising the Ogun State born politicia. First, Buhari declared June 12 as Democracy Day […]
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Thursday, June 13, 2019

We Don’t Have A Server You Are Relying On, INEC Replies Atiku

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has in no uncertain terms says it does not have a server where results of the presidential election were uploaded. The electoral commission had in February returned President Muhammadu Buhari elected saying that he polled 15,191,847 votes to defeat the former vice-president who secured 11, 262,978. But Atiku had […]
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2023: Igbo Presidency Does Not Exist, Says Okorocha

The embattled Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha said on Thursday that Igbo Presidency does not exist.
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Buhari Gaffes On Democracy Day Speech

President Muhammadu Buhari gaffed while addressing the crowd in Abuja on Democracy day yesterday. Buhari gave a wrong date on when he was re-elected while speaking to millions of Nigerians in Abuja. The President also gave a wrong figure on Nigeria GDP growth projection for the current year. In a speech which was obtained from […]
Buhari Gaffes On Democracy Day Speech

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At Last, Okorocha Sworn In As Senator

The immediate past governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha, has been sworn in as the senator representing Imo west. The clerk to the senate, Nelson Ayewoh administered the allegiance and oath of on him on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Thursday. The former governor, had been in a battle with the Independent […]
At Last, Okorocha Sworn In As Senator

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2019/2020 EPL Fixtures Released, With Mouth Watering Opening Ties [Full Pairings]

The 2019/2020 English Premier League fixtures have been released with Manchester United facing Chelsea at the Old Trafford arena on August 11th. While back to back Champions, Manchester City, will trade tackle with West Ham United on August 10. Anfield giant, Liverpool, who narrowly lost the league last season by the whiskers will kick off […]
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Igbo Youths Slam Buhari, APC, Says South East No More Part Of Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC have been roundly criticized by a Coalition of South-East Youths for excluding the zone in the sharing of principal positions in the National Assembly. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by its President, Mr. Goodluck Ibem, called on the APC and President Muhammadu Buhari […]
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Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Soyinka : Why I Am Shunning This Year’s Democracy Day Celebrations

Nobel Laureate and renowned playwright, Wole Soyinka, has spoken of his desire not to participate in the celebration marking Democracy Day on June 12th. In honour of MKO Abiola, the presumed winner of the 1993 presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari had signed into law, a bill to make June 12 replace May 29 as Democracy […]
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