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FG Confirms Further Negotiations with Boko Haram to Free Chibok Girls

The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has said negotiations are ongoing for the release of more Chibok schoolgirls still in the custody of the Boko Haram terrorists. He also expressed optimism that the dialogue would yield the desired result in due course. Osinbajo made this known on Tuesday evening at an interaction with journalists and activists at […]

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Whistle-blower: EFCC uncovers over N13 billion cash in empty apartment (Photos)

The whistle blowing policy of the Federal Government appears to be paying off as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday announced that it uncovered foreign currencies and Naira notes to the tune of $43.4 million, £27,800 and N23.2 million at a four-bedroom apartment in Ikoyi, Lagos. The total amount of money recovered at […]

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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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Magu to remain acting EFCC Chairman as Presidency declares ‘full support’ for him

The presidency on Tuesday gave the clearest indication yet that it would not succumb to the Senate and remove Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the anti-graft EFCC. The Senate recently refused to screen presidential nominees for the position of the resident electoral commissioners, saying it would not do so until Mr. Magu is removed as […]

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Our officials took N3bn bribe to rig 2015 polls – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally suspended 205 personnel of the commission for allegedly receiving part of the N23bn alleged to have been disbursed by a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, ahead of the 2015 general elections. A National Commissioner and member of the Information and Voter Education Committee at INEC, Mallam […]

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Some people are threatened by my international profile, says Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has denied an allegation that he received $200m from the $1.3bn Malabu oil deal. Jonathan, who stated this in a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Tuesday, described a story published by Buzzfeed as false. He said that it was sponsored by those who were threatened by his rising […]

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‘North Korea looking for trouble’ – Trump warns

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, warned North Korea, saying the country is looking for “trouble”. Trump, on his Twitter handle, threatened to solve the North Korean problem alone should China fail to intervene. “North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the […]

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Child, teacher, gunman dead after shooting at San Bernardino school

A Southern California man fatally shot his estranged wife inside an elementary school classroom attended by special needs children before killing himself on Monday, San Bernardino Police Chief Jarrod Burguan said. Two students were injured in the murder-suicide at North Park Elementary School in San Bernardino, and one of those children later died at a […]

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How to register for Linda Ikeji’s Selfmade Woman Conference

If you wish to attend Linda Ikeji’s Selfmade Woman Conference on April 22nd at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, please register here. If you’re unable to register, don’t worry, you can still show up but registering will make it easier…. Also remember, no gate fees, and this conference is open to all women. Time: 10am. Don’t miss it! […]

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Alabama governor resigns amid sex scandal

Alabama’s governor, Robert Bentley, resigned on Monday rather than face impeachment and pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor campaign violations that arose during the investigation of an alleged affair with a top aide. In a remarkable fall, the mild-mannered 74-year-old Republican and one-time Baptist deacon stepped down as the sex-tinged scandal gathered force over the past […]

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I may be dead before 2019, Pope Francis warns

Pope Francis has voiced doubts that he would be around up till 2019. Speaking on Saturday at a vigil service to rally enthusiasm for the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day, the Pope urged young people to lead the church’s future. As reported by the Associated Press, the 80-year-old Pope referred to his own mortality twice in the […]

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Trump ‘agrees to sell’ 12 fighter jets to Nigeria at $600m

The administration of Donald Trump is ready to sell high-tech aircraft to Nigeria for the campaign against Boko Haram, Washington Post is reporting. Quoting some officials, the newspaper said congress is expected to receive formal notification of the deal within weeks. Once congress is officially notified of the sale, lawmakers who want to derail the […]

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Ladies Beware! Heavy makeup causes cancer – Dermatologist

Mrs Ayopo Adeyemi, a dermatologist has warned women against the use of heavy makeup, saying it aggravates skin problems. Adeyemi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos that the use of heavy makeup could lead to skin irritation, allergies and even skin cancer. She said that excessive makeup was usually used […]

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US arrests Nigerian doctor, Okechukwu Ozumba for ‘sexually assaulting’ patients (Photos)

Okechukwu Ozumba, a Nigerian doctor based in the US, was arrested by the police in Texas for allegedly assaulting two female patients. The police said Ozumba committed the act at OSSM Orthopedics in the 8000 block of state highway 121 in McKinney, Texas. McKinney police arrested him on March 31, and booked him at the […]

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How Nigerian churches are encouraging corruption – Obasanjo

A former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the activities of church leaders are contributing to the rampart cases of corruption across the country. Speaking on Saturday at the convention of Victory Life Bible Church International in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Mr. Obasanjo said fighting corruption should not be a one-off affair because it would […]

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Renowned Journalist, Kemi Olunloyo writes from prison, says she’s really suffering (Read)

Controversial Journalist,  Kemi Olunloyo who is still in Port Harcourt prison for allegedly defaming Port-Harcourt based Pastor, wrote a note saying she is really suffering in prison…Read below:

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Breaking: U.S. Launches Missiles at Syrian Base After Chemical Weapons Attack

The United States launched dozens of cruise missiles Thursday night at a Syrian airfield in response to what it believes was Syria’s use of banned chemical weapons that killed at least 100 people, U.S. military officials told NBC News. Two U.S. warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired 59 Tomahawk missiles intended for a single target […]

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North Korea ‘hacking Nigerian banks’ to fund nuclear programme

Nigeria is listed among 18 countries where North Korean hackers have allegedly been attacking banks to get funds for sponsoring nuclear programme. Cyber security firm Kaspersky disclosed this in a new report. The organisation said this could be regarded as the biggest bank heists in history. The finding comes after more than a year-long investigation […]

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