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  • Ambode Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Three Commissioners

    One year after the Lagos State Governor constituted his Executive Council, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday  reshuffled his cabinet The development resulted to the dropping of the Commissioners for Tourism- Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker; Finance, Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Transportation, Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, in a statement sign, […]
  • Agnes Olojoba, Provost of Delta State College of Health in N100m Fraud

    The Provost of the  Delta State College of Health Technology, Ofuoma-Ughelli, Mrs Agnes Olojoba has been alleged to be at the middle of a multi-million naira financial crisis rocking the institution. Authoritative sources revealed that the lead was blown open when the Provost battled to dissolve the Governing Council of the College which was inaugurated […]
  • Diezani Gate: EFCC Arrests Enugu Commissioners

    Some Commissioner in Enugu State have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC)  in connection with investigations into the $115m (N23bn) allegedly disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, during the build-up to the 2015 presidential election. Those arrested are: the  Commissioners for Water Resources, Chief Charles Egumgbe, […]
  • Reps Wade Into Issue Of Teenager Married Off By Emir of Katsina

    The House of Representatives has mandated two of its committees to investigate the alleged abduction and forceful marriage of 14-year old Habiba Isa in Katsina State. The House noted with concern, the recent media reports that Habiba, from Warkaza community in Kankara local government area was married off forcefully. Adopting a motion by Rep Raphael […]
  • Ambode Reshuffles Cabinet, Drops Three Commissioners

    One year after the Lagos State Governor constituted his Executive Council, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode has reshuffled his cabinet. Commissioners for Tourism, Finance and Transportation; Mr Folorunsho Folarin-Coker, Dr. Mustapha Akinkunmi and Dr. Ekundayo Mobereola were all sacked in the process. The reshuffling was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, […]
  • Senate To Probe Arrest Of Judges By DSS

    The Senate has asked its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to investigate the arrest of six judges by the Department of State Security (DSS). The decision was made on Wednesday after the committee told the Senate it would like to invite the judges for deeper insight on the issue. Chairman of the […]
  • FG to assume responsibility for released Chibok girls

    President Buhari on Wednesday, held a reception for the 20 Chibok girls who were recently released by Boko Haram. Mr. Buhari, while addressing the girls, and their parents, said, government will assume responsibility for the personal, educational and professional goals of the girls. Full text of his speaach at the reception reads: “My dear children, […]
  • Obasanjo: “It Is Not Buhari’s Job To Condemn Fulani Herdsmen”

    Ex- Head Of State President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that it is not the responsibility of President Muhammadu Buhari to address the menace of Fulani herdsmen. The former President believes it is the duty of state and local governments to deal with the persistent problem. He made the comments during the 23rd annual […]
  • Buhari Mourns Ojukwu

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commiserated with the entire Catholic family in Nigeria, particularly those in Abuja, over the passing away of Rev. Fr. Willie Ojukwu. This was communicated in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.   Adesina said the President condoles with the family, friends and close associates […]
  • Over 100 Chibok Girls Are Refusing To Return Home

    A community leader, Pogu Bitrus, who is involved in the negotiation of the chibok girls has revealed that over 100 of the Chibok girls held hostage by Boko Haram are unwilling to return to their families in Chibok community in Borno. Pogu Bitrus told Daily Mail UK that the girls aren’t enthusiastic to return home. Bitrus, […]
  • Amaechi Asked Me To lnfluence Rivers Poll Judgement – Okoro

    One of the seven Supreme court judges arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services between 7th and 8th October,  Inyang Okoro, has alleged in a four page letter that  the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, is the one who caused his nightmare. The Supreme court judge said in his letter dated […]
  • ‘I Gave Fayose N1.2bn For Ekiti Elections’ – Obanikoro

    Ayodele Fayose,the Ekiti State Governor has been exposed by Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro who is currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro said that he personally gave him $5.37million while his associate, Abiodun Agbele received another N1.3billion naira on his behalf for his election in 2014. The funds received by Fayose […]Read More