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Jonathan, Emefiele, Magu, others to be questioned by presidential panel probing N13 billion Ikoyi money

A former president, Goodluck Jonathan, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele; and anti-corruption chief, Ibrahim Magu are amongst some high-profile personalities that are expected to be questioned by a presidential panel investigating the mysteries surrounding the over N13 billion recovered from an apartment in Lagos last Wednesday, according to Premium Times. The […]

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We established EFCC to fight corruption, not to entertain Nigerians – PDP

The People Democratic Party (PDP) says the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was established to fight corruption, not as an entertainment tool. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who served his two terms under the party, founded the commission in 2003. Reacting to the monies discovered by the EFCC in an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, PDP […]

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Igbo groups elect Nnamdi Kanu as new leader

A coalition of pan-Igbo groups, the Eastern Consultative Assembly, on Tuesday, elected the detained Biafra activist, Nnamdi Kanu, as its new ‘leader’. Kanu, who also heads a pro-Biafra group, the Indigenous People of Biafra, is currently in detention at Kuje Prison, Abuja. He is being prosecuted by the Federal Government over alleged offences that border […]

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Seized N13bn cash: EFCC searches ex-gov Peter Obi, Mu’azu, others’ Ikoyi flats

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Tuesday, searched the apartments of the immediate past Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, as part of investigations into the  $43.4m, £27,000 and N23m (N13bn) found at a flat in Osborne Towers, Ikoyi, last week. Other […]

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It took the U.S up to 10 years before they could get to Bin Laden, it may take years to free all kidnapped Chibok girls – Nigeria Defence Minister

Nigeria’s defence minister, Mansur Ali, has warned that it may take years to find all the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram. Boko Haram kidnapped the 276 students from a government secondary school in the north-eastern town of Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014. About 195 of the girls are still missing and are […]

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Catholic priest resigns after stealing money from the church to buy ‘lover’ four properties (Photos)

The Catholic priest who stole £50,000 of church funds has resigned after ‘falling in love’ with his housekeeper. Father John Reid, 69, urged his parishioners to ‘love one another’ and apologised for the ‘distress and unrest’ he had caused with his crimes. The priest of 46 years was given a suspended 18 month jail term […]

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While Jonathan keeps mum, CBN speaks on N13 billion seized from Lagos apartment

Despite claims by the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) that he approved and released the massive stash of cash recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from an apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos, former President Goodluck Jonathan has remained silent on the matter. The former president’s spokesperson has for days declined requests to state Mr. […]

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Do whatever pleases you – Kemen fires back at TBoss’ sister over ‘sexual harassment’

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ekemini Ekerette popularly known as Kemen, has asked Tboss’ sister to do whatever she pleases, if she is not satisfied with his apology for allegedly harassing Tboss. Kemen was disqualified from the show  for sexually harassing fellow housemate Tboss while she was asleep. The fitness coach apologized via his Instagram page […]

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Despite stealing $250million from his people, Ibori says he believes in “justice, equity, fairness”

Despite just getting out of jail for stealing at least $250 million from the coffers of his oil-rich Delta State, former Governor James Ibori has described himself as a man who believed in justice, equity and fairness. Speaking Saturday when he received a delegation from a socio-cultural group, Ndi Anioma, Mr. Ibori said his support […]

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FBI Declares Nigerian Wanted For Alleged $5 Million Scam, Offers $1,000 Reward For Information Leading To His Arrest (Photos)

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has declared a Nigerian, Kelechi Declan James, wanted. The FBI made this known on its Twitter handle and its website on Friday. According to the FBI, the accused has federal criminal charges against him from an investigation by FBI New York’s Cyber Crime Task Force. As alleged in […]

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Being Yoruba and Igbo is a plus for me, says Yemi Alade

Effervescent singer, Yemi Alade is known to sing in different languages including Yoruba, English, Igbo, French, and Swahili, among others. Expressing her love for African culture, she told Sunday Scoop how being from two different tribes has helped her career. “You cannot underestimate the importance and role of tribes in Nigeria as it is taken […]

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I didn’t dump Bisola at the altar – BBN star’s baby daddy

Few weeks ago, Bisola caused a Twitter meltdown with the passionate kisses she showered on fellow contestant, Thin Tall Tony, and an allegation of giving him a blow job. In the wake of the uproar, it was reported online that her baby daddy abandoned her at the altar of the St. Leos Catholic Church, Ikeja, […]

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Health Zone: Heavily Processed Food Consumption Blamed for Stroke, Cancer, Heart Disease

A Professor of Applied Biochemistry at the Federal University of Technology, Akure ( FUTA), Ganiyu Oboh, has said that research has shown that at least four of the 10 leading causes of death like  heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes are directly related to food that human being consumed. The university don also identified protein […]

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IF you feel the need to have children, do it, instead of waiting for manna from heaven – Actress, Bimbo Akintola tells Single Ladies

“Of course, I can. Definitely I can do it because I don’t see anything wrong with it. Things are changing in the world at large. If you look around, you would find a lot of women are having babies and taking care of themselves. It’s everywhere. There are women who are not actors but are […]

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“You killed Plantashun Boiz , You’re the one filled with hate and envy that’s why I named you 2face” – Blackface to 2Baba

Black Face has written a strong-worded statement to his former group member 2Baba on suspicion that the singer’s new song Holy Holy is about him…. Blackface claimed he gave the ‘African queen’ crooner the name ‘Tuface’ because of his two-faced nature towards people’s progress. The singer wrote on Instagram: Now for the record, #2faceidibia if I didn’t work […]

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Family of slain USA soldier offers N2m reward for information about his killers

The family of Chuks Okebata, a United States of America veteran soldier who was murdered on January 12, 2017, at Atta Junction in the Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, has promised a N2m reward for anybody who would provide useful information that would lead to the arrest of the killers of their son. […]

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Charlie Murphy dies at 57

Charlie Murphy, older brother of Eddie Murphy and a comedy stand-up and performer in his own right, has died. Murphy died Wednesday in New York of leukemia, according to his representative, Domenick Nati. Murphy was 57. He was perhaps best-known for his appearances on Chappelle’s Show on Comedy Central.

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Why I withdrew $100,000 from my account – Patience Jonathan

Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan yesterday explained that she withdrew $100,000 from her unblocked Skye Bank account for medical treatment. Speaking through her solicitor, Barrister Charles Ogboli, the former first lady, said she never wanted to withdraw all the money, but just to ensure compliance to the order of court. “She wanted to withdraw $5 […]

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