Court papers containing charges against a former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and some of his former lieutenants, have provided further details of how Mr. Dasuki allegedly distributed billions of naira meant for arms purchase for the fight against the insurgent Boko Haram group, to politicians, his cronies and family members. Mr. Dasuki was on […]
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In deceitful, laughable defence, Senate says 109 senators need N4.7billion cars for Committee shuttle
December 14, 2015 
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The Nigerian Senate has responded to a Premium Times exclusive report exposing its plan to illegally spend an estimated N4.7 billion on exotic cars for its President, Bukola Saraki, and 108 other members. In a statement by its spokesperson, Aliyu Abdullahi, on Sunday, the upper legislative chamber claimed the vehicles being procured were for committee assignments. […]
Continue reading Worsening Economy: Nigeria sliding towards revolution, Ekweremadu warns Buhari, APC
December 13, 2015 0 Comments
The Deputy Senate President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has warned that unless the downward slide of the Nigerian economy is halted, the country may witness a revolution by citizens. Speaking at the opening of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) South East Zonal Executive Council meeting, Mr. Ekweremadu expressed dismay at the handling of the […]
Continue reading Why we are yet to disclose details of corrupt officials returning stolen funds — Buhari
December 11, 2015 0 Comments
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday explained why his administration was yet to release names of corrupt former officials of the past administration who voluntarily surrendered their loot. Speaking in Abuja at this year’s edition of the annual Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe Foundation Lecture, President Buhari said “any disclosure now may jeopardize the possibility of bigger recoveries”. Mr. […]
Continue reading Alleged $2bn Arms Deal Probe: EFCC to summon Okonjo-Iweala!
December 11, 2015 1 Comment
Indications emerged last night that the Federal Government would extend its dragnet towards apprehending and prosecuting more individuals and groups which allegedly helped themselves with huge funds meant for the acquisition of arms for the armed forces, leaving the soldiers to fight with bare hands. Meanwhile, the war of words between Governor Adams Oshiomhole of […]
Continue reading No anti-social media bill before the senate – Saraki
December 10, 2015 0 Comments
The Senate President Dr.Bukola Saraki yesterday said there was no anti-social media bill before the senate. Speaking on the sideline of Lagos Business School Dinner in which he was a guest, Saraki said “We have only debated the Principle of the bill, we have not gone into the details of the bill, so if there […]
Continue reading How Jonathan, Okonjo-Iweala illegally diverted N61.4 billion Abacha loot to NSA, Sambo Dasuki
December 9, 2015 1 Comment
The immediate past Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, illegally approved the transfer of at least N61.4 billion ($300 million and £5.5 million) from funds recovered from late dictator, Sani Abacha, to the Office of the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, few weeks to the 2015 presidential election, Premium Times can authoritatively report today. The former Minister […]
Continue reading Soyinka opens up on Biafra, Buhari
December 9, 2015 0 Comments
Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, yesterday spoke frankly on the agitation in the South East and declared that Biafra cannot be defeated. Soyinka added that the agitation did not come to him as a surprise. He also defended his choice of President Muhammadu Buhari as a better candidate, in the last presidential contest between […]
Continue reading Buhari govt announces first year-long spending, proposes N6trn budget
December 8, 2015 0 Comments
The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on Monday proposed a budget of N6 trillion for 2016 at an oil bench mark of 38 dollar per barrel. The planned spending is the first for the administration of Mr. Buhari, who took office in May 2015. The minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, stated this while […]
Continue reading Buhari dissociates self from social media bill, says he concur to free speech!
December 8, 2015 0 Comments
President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic tradition. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the president on media and publicity. The president was reacting to the widespread condemnation of a […]
Continue reading Why Buhari did not appoint me as Minister – Femi Falana
December 7, 2015 0 Comments
Renowned human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari did not appoint him a minister. Buhari had picked Kayode Fayemi, former Ekiti governor as nominee for the state. Speaking to The Interview magazine, Falana said: “I was actually contacted. I was actually invited to come on board. It took me […]
Continue reading Sambisa Forest battle: 3 soldiers killed as Nigerian Army commences attack on Boko Haram
December 6, 2015 0 Comments
Three soldiers were killed as the Nigerian military commenced an attack on Boko Haram deep inside the Sambisa Forest, a major stronghold of the group, an official has said. Several terrorists were killed during the attacks were many people were also rescued, the Army spokesperson, Sani Usman, said. He also stated that three soldiers sustained […]
Continue reading The California shooting woman who killed 14 with husband ‘after pledging allegiance to ISIS’ (Photos)
December 5, 2015 1 Comment
This is the woman who with her husband shot dead 14 people at a disabled centre’s Christmas party in California after reportedly pledging allegiance to the leader of ISIS before the massacre . The FBI believes Tashfeen Malik posted a statement on Facebook using an alias before launching the sickening assault with husband Syed Rizwan […]
Continue reading “I laughed in Wazobia as I read that Senate is enacting a Social Media Act, IMPOSICANT” – Ezekwesili mocks Nigerian lawmakers!
December 5, 2015 0 Comments
A former minister, Oby Ezekwesili, on Friday said the attempts by the Nigerian legislators to muzzle free speech through an anti-social law would be futile. In her reaction via Twitter, Ms. Ezekwesili scoffed at the proposed law and said it would be impossible to enact. “I laughed in Wazobia as I read that Senate is […]
Continue reading South African Police issue arrest warrant for Oscar Pistorius
December 4, 2015 0 Comments
South African prosecutors have issued a warrant of arrest for Paralympic murderer Oscar Pistorius, it has been reported. Yesterday Pistorius was convicted of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp after his previous conviction was set aside by a judge. South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority issued the arrest warrant, YTV station ENCA said. The disgraced Olympic and Paralympic […]
Continue reading Oscar Pistorius ‘devastated’ after he’s convicted of murder
December 4, 2015 1 Comment
Oscar Pistorius has been left “devastated” after he was convicted of murdering his model girlfriend. The Paralympian had his conviction of culpable homicide dramatically overturned during an appeal court hearing yesterday. A top South African judge ruled that the 29-year-old did intend to kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. It comes after Pistorius was released from […]
Continue reading Mass shooting in California: At least 14 people killed, two suspects dead (Photos)
December 3, 2015 1 Comment
Multiple shooters in military garb executed 14 helpless victims in an orchestrated Wednesday slaughter of local health workers mingling at a California holiday banquet. Police said up to 14 people were killed when two suspects opened fire at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino Wednesday. After a press conference, police report that the two […]
Continue reading Oshiomhole after me because I blocked his ‘dubious N15bn loan’ bid — Okonjo-Iweala
December 3, 2015 3 Comments
A former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the federal government to call the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, to order, saying Mr. Oshiomhole is seeking how to link her to the $2.1 billion arms probe. Mrs. Okonjo-Iweala said she had “absolutely nothing” to do with the arms issue. The Nigerian government has made […]
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