Nigerians Will Become Lazy Under Buhari Administration BY Avwenagha Edesiri

Opinion: Nigerians Will Become Lazy Under Buhari Administration I woke up on Easter Sunday morning thinking of what to do considering that the Easter Vigil Mass I had attended on Saturday night was very rich in its mysteries that it never ended until around 11pm, this was a celebration that began around 7pm. Anyway, the Lord has risen, for those who believe in the Christianity religion; Happy Easter. Why...

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Ogboru steps down for APC

The governorship candidate of Labour Party in Delta State, Chief Great Ogboru, on Monday APril 6, 2015 announced his decision to formerly step down and throw his weight behind the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, Olorogun O'tega Emerhor, ahead of the April 11 gubernatorial election. Ogboru equally urged all his loyal and faithful supporters to rally round Emerhor en masse...

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EFCC Docks Woman for Contract Scam

A suspected female fraudster, Maimuna Mudi was today arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice R.A Sadiq of Kano State High Court, Kano on one count charge that borders on obtaining money by false pretence. The accused in 2010 allegedly tricked one Muhammed Hammoud into paying the sum of N1,590,500 ( one million five hundred ninety thousand five hundred Naira) into...

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My Husband And His PDP-Led Government Are Corrupt - Patience Jonathan

The wife of incumbent President, Patience Jonathan, on monday admitted that the PDP-led federal government is desperate to remain in power for another four years in order to avoid an onslaught from Buhari should he win the March 28 presidential elections. There has been talk of prominent Nigerians going on self exile should General Buhari become the number one citizen of the country due to his intolerance...

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INEC in For More Trouble, As Electorates Vow To Disrupt Polls In The Wards

Having survived the verbal onslaught from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party with regard to last weekend's Mock test of Smart Card Reader Machines, the Independent National Electoral Commission appears to be in for more trouble.Several electorates have threatened to disrupt polls in the wards should they fail to collect their permanent voters cards and as such be disenfranchised from the forthcoming...

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Opinion: What Was President Jonathan Thinking? By Sabella Ogbobode Abidde

From the moment President Goodluck Jonathan knew and or decided he was going to contest the 2015 Presidential Election, he should not have picked a fight with Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and a few other persons and powerhouses. Thinking about it now, I am sure that he regrets it. More than anybody else, Governor Amaechi pulled the roof on the President's head and in the process preempted the president's...

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I rejected Jonathan’s VP offer – Tinubu

With the March 28 presidential election in Nigeria fast approaching, and the fact that the Nigerian Military has almost cleared out the threats of Boko Haram from hindering the conduct of elections, the political face-off between the APC and the PDP was always going to continue. With both parties trading blames in recent weeks and some avoiding the actions, the Chieftain of the APC was always going...

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EFCC Docks Two for N58m Fraud, As Court Fixes May 26 For Trial

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, March 9, 2015, arraigned two persons in a Federal High Court for their involvement in a N58 Million fraud. Justice B.M. Agishir of the Court sitting in Enugu State presided over the case pertaining to Adaobi Ofoma Chuke and Chief Jame Ofoma. They were both arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy and obtaining properties...

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Finally! General Buhari Admits He Went To The UK On A Medical Trip

Former military Head of State and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) General Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, February 26, 2015 confirmed that his trip to the UK – which has created considerable controversy – was for medical reasons. He made the revelation while answering questions...

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INEC Urged To Shift Borno State Poll To September, 2015

Twenty-three of the 28 political parties in Borno State on Thursday asked that elections should be postponed in the state till September this year. They also suggested that an interim government should be put in place to run the affairs of the state on the expiration of the tenure of the present administration...

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Press Statement: Court Rejects Document In Support Of Fani-Kayode Money Laundering Case

Justice Rita Ofili- Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, has refused to admit as exhibit, a property document tendered by Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, who is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on money laundering.At the resumed hearing of the case on Tuesday, a defence...

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IGP Suleiman Abba Inaugurates Board Of Directors Of Police Health Maintenance Limited

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Suleiman Abba CFR, NPOM, NPM, mni, on Wednesday, 25th February, 2015 inaugurated the Board of Directors of Police Health Maintenance Limited. The board, originally incorporated on the 24th April, 2007 under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as a Health...

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[Must Read] Buhari’s Speech at Chatham House – Nigeria’s Transition

Permit me to start by thanking Chatham House for the invitation to talk about this important topic at this crucial time. When speaking about Nigeria overseas, I normally prefer to be my country's public relations and marketing officer, extolling her virtues and hoping to attract investments and tourists....

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Attorney General Adoke Withdraws Anti-PVC Affidavits, Claims They Were Filed Without His Knowledge

The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has claimed ignorance of his own affidavit to scuttle the use of Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in Nigeria's elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a press statement on Wednesday in response to the SaharaReporters'...

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Femi Aribisala: Postponement Of Elections By Six Weeks Is The Final Nail In The Coffin Of APC

I have news for APC stalwarts. You don't win an election in Nigeria by being the champion of social media. You don't win by renting crowds to fill up your rallies. You don't win by putting up your billboards everywhere while tearing down those of your opponents. You don't win by master-minding in the...

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PDP Challenges APC To Admit To Nigerians That Their Manifesto Is False And Unrealistic

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday described as lies and unrealistic, the various electoral promises made to Nigerians by the All Progressives Congress (APC) while seeking votes for its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari.The ruling party accused the APC of deceiving Nigerians...

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The Best Defence For The Naira Is To Make Nigeria An Export-Based Economy —GTI

Economic analysts have stressed the need to grow nation's capacity for exports to prop up the value of the naira, which has remained under pressure since last year.Analysts at GTI Securities Limited, in a report entitled 'CBN's tactical devaluation of the naira, what next?' said, "The best defence for...

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Fierce Battle: Femi Fani-Kayode Denies Renting Crowd To Boo Buhari In London

Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has denied allegation that he has rented a crowd to boo the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Rted) during his presentation at...

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Attempted Jail Break In Calabar Prison Foiled By Men Of The Nigerian Prisons Service

An attempted jail break in Calabar prison, Cross River State, has been foiled by officers and men of the Nigerian Prisons Service (NPS) with the support of the Army and Police Force.The Controller General of Prisons, Dr. Peter Ekpendu, mni stated that but for the gallantry of the armed men on duty,...

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EFCC Arraigns One for N6m Online Banking Scam

The Economics and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 arraigned one Akpere Ovine Desmond before Justice Abubakar Shitu of the Federal High Court, Warri, Delta State on a 2-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering.The petitioner had alleged that on May...

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EFCC Press Release: CPC Partners EFCC to Protect Consumers Against Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Consumer Protection Council, CPC to bring fraudulent mortgage, and other scammers of consumers to book.Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, and the Director...

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EFCC Arraigns Six In Court For Crude Oil Theft

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday February 25, 2015 arraigned six persons in a Federal High Court for Crude Oil Theft. They are Abu Sunday Smith, Albert Azasu, Lawal Abdul Akinola, Simeon Inatemi John, Sunday Essien, John Fregene. The six men were arraigned before Justice...

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Breaking: Nigeria Lawmakers Fail To Confirm Obanikoro’s Ministerial Nomination

The Nigerian Senate failed to conduct the ministerial confirmation hearing for Senator Musiliu Obanikoro scheduled to take place on Wednesday. The ministerial confirmation hearing was not listed in the Order paper of the senate, this led to it being rescheduled for another date that is yet to be made...

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Breaking: Senate reschedules Ministerial Screening, Passes MTEF

The Senate today rescheduled the Ministerial screening listed in its Notice paper yesterday. The item was not listed in the Order paper. Reason given for the postponement was to enable the Senators debate the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper preparatory to the passage of...

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Account for U$800m, N50bn Cabotage Fund, APC Campaign Tells FG, Nigerian Maritime Authority

The APC Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO) has challenged the federal government and the Nigerian Maritime Administration & Safety Agency (NIMASA) to tell Nigerians what happened to the $800 million and N50 billion of the Cabotage Vessel Finance Fund (CVFF) which the agency was in control...

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