Turkey has formally requested the extradition of cleric Fethullah Gulen from the United States, the prime minister said Tuesday, as the government widens its purge following a failed military coup over the weekend. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blames Gulen, a longtime bitter rival, for the attempted coup that began Friday night, which left at […]
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For now, I’m still loyal to APC – Saraki
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, yesterday said he was still loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration would redeem its electoral promises. He was quoted as speaking at the 10th Abuja Housing show theme: “Expanding Access To Affordable Housing In Africa.” in a statement by his Special Assistant new media, […]
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I will NOT apologise to Remi Tinubu, says Melaye
Dino Melaye, a senator from Kogi west, says he will not apologise to Oluremi Tinubu, his colleague from Lagos central and wife of Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Melaye said this at the executive session of the senate on Tuesday. In a closed-door session of the senate last Tuesday, […]
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Spiritualist betrays armed robbery suspects
The spiritual consultant to a gang of suspected armed robbers, who operate along the Lagos and Ogun state border, has allegedly reported their activities to police. It was gathered that they stole a Toyota Highlander and locked the owner in the booth of car. They later dropped the man by the road side before going […]
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Sports Minister, Dalung met with fraudsters, not us – Avengers
Niger Delta Avengers has dismissed claims by Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, saying he made contact with the group recently. Dalung had on July 15 claimed that he held talks with leadership of the resurgent militant group during a two-hour journey on the sea to Oporoza in Gbaramatu kingdom in Delta state. The Minister […]
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Ghost workers: FG sends suspects list to EFCC
The Ministry of Finance on Sunday said the list of those suspected to be involved in the manipulation of government payroll and allegedly injected ‘ghost’ workers had been sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for investigation and prosecution. The development was confirmed by the Media Adviser to the Minister of Finance, Mr. Festus […]
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Horror as ex-Marine Gavin Eugene Long kills three cops on his 29th birthday (Photos)
The gunman suspected of killing three cops in Baton Rouge yesterday is an ex-Marine who appears to have carried out the attacks on his 29th birthday. According to CBS News reports, 29 year old Long was a former Marine who was honorably discharged after achieving the rank of sergeant, before becoming a life coach and […]
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Arase went with 24 vehicles but I inherited an old car – Acting IGP
Ibrahim Idris, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has alleged that Solomon Arase, his predecessor, went away with 24 police vehicles – including an armoured BMW 7 series, while he inherited an old car. Speaking with reporters in Abuja on Sunday, Idris said the seven deputy inspectors-general of police (DIGs), who retired with Arase, also took […]
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Fani-Kayode is back to business, says he is totally committed to opposing Buhari & APC
Coming from a man who was released on Friday night, after 67 days in EFCC’s custody…as shared on his Facebook wall this afternoon.
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My 67 days in EFCC custody, Kirikiri prison — Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation and spokesman for the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has described his experience in detention as traumatic and depressing. Fani-Kayode, who was released on Friday night, told our correspondent on Saturday that though his freedom after 67 days in government’s custody would allow him to prepare his defence for […]
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Scalawag Dino Melaye dares Tinubu, walks “freely” on APC leader’s Bourdillion (Photos)
Controversial senator, Dino Melaye, on Saturday flew to Lagos, and later posted photographs of himself “walking freely’ on Bourdillion Road where former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu lives. Mr. Melaye posed for photographs with a street sign indicating his location to be Bourdillion Street in the upscale Ikoyi area of Lagos. The photographs, posted on the […]
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Turkey President returns to Istanbul amid military coup that left 17 cops dead, nation in chaos
An attempted military coup threw Turkey into chaos Friday, leaving the future of the country, already reeling from terrorism and mass migration, uncertain. Explosions rocked the capital of Ankara, where smoke was seen billowing from the parliament building, as helicopters and military jets flew overhead. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned to Istanbul’s Ataturk Airport early […]
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Grandma accidentally killed by her daughter with a gun that her granddaughter brought home
A Florida grandmother was fatally shot by her daughter early Friday with a gun her grandchild brought home, police said. Investigators are referring to the death of Carolyn Wright, 52, in her Tampa-area home as an accidental shooting, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. A teen who lives at the Town ‘n’ Country […]
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They want to silence me but Jesus is on the throne – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesman of the presidential campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says there is a plot to silence him, but Jesus will see him through. Describing the last two months as the worst phase of his life, the PDP chieftain said he remains resolute. He said he was being targeted for his criticisms […]
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Court remands woman, boyfriend for fighting over sex in Lagos
Two lovers, Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu, have been remanded in prison by a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court sitting on Lagos Island for alleged public disturbance. They were arraigned on Wednesday on four counts of assault and conduct likely to cause breach of the peace before Magistrate A.A. Adefulire. Punch learnt that an altercation broke out […]
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No plan to impeach Buhari for now – Senate
The Senate, yesterday, rebuffed insinuations of a plot to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari, saying such suggestions were speculative. The Senate’s disavowal came as Senator Dino Melaye also denied the claim but confirmed the altercation between himself and Senator Remi Tinubu, which he claimed was sparked by her use of provocative words against […]
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July 19, 2016 




