The Nigerian presidency has released a statement, denying an alleged plot to harass former Governor Bola Tinubu. The Sun newspaper had reported Saturday that Mr. Tinubu was under watch over an alleged plot against President Muhammadu Buhari for purportedly ignoring his nominees for ministerial positions. But a statement by Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant […]
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How men can stop women from skin bleaching…
Dr Opral Benson, a famous beautician and Liberia’s Honourary Consul to Nigeria, has advised women to dress decently and maintain their natural complexions instead of bleaching or whitening their skins. Benson gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday. She blame the men folk, whose admiration, […]
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Chibok girls alive; Many impregnated, carrying VVF, other diseases – Escapee Chibok girl reveals
There were indications weekend that many of the 200 girls of the Government Secondary School, Chibok abducted in April 2014, are alive and holed up in the Lake Chad region of the North-East epicentre of the battle to dislodge Boko Haram terrorists from Nigeria. Sources disclosed to Saturday Vanguardthat the girls who were relocated from […]
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Cancer: Pray for me, Diezani begs Nigerians!
Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, who is battling with cancer in London and being investigated by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) for alleged corruption, has asked Nigerians for a special favour. She wants Nigerians to pray for her as she undergoes cancer surgery next week. Speaking through Oscar Onwudiwe, her family’s lawyer, according to online newspaper, The Cable, […]
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Enyeama’s retirement sad – Oliseh
Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh has said Vincent Enyeama’s retirement from the national team is very sad, as he finally opened up on the incidents that have shaken the Super Eagles since Tuesday. Enyeama, the country’s most capped player, announced his retirement via Instagram on Thursday after alleging insults to his mother as well as being […]
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Diezani down with cancer, family begs Nigerians to pray for her recovery
Family of embattled former Petroleum Resources Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke yesterday opened up on the money laundering allegations against her in London. They described media reports on the matter as a “smear campaign.” In a related development, the family confirmed that the former minister is down with cancer, urging Nigerians to pray for her recovery. […]
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Ebola: Calabar hospital quarantines 15 patients, Doctor, nurses under watch; FG sends team to UCTH
Fifteen persons have been quarantined at the accident and emergency ward of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital after an Ebola Virus Disease scare in the hospital on Wednesday. Those quarantined included nine nurses, one doctor, four health workers and one patient. The EVD scare in the UCTH resulted from the death of a […]
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I was stripped naked and thrown out — Enyeama
After the yelling, shouting and shoving that engulfed the Super Eagles camp in Belgium on Tuesday, skipper Vincent Enyeama still heart-broken has opened up on the disgrace meted out to him by security men that resulted in his clothes being torn. The altercation between coach Sunday Oliseh and Enyeama graced the headlines as the Eagles prepare […]
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Probe Swaziland king for virgins’ death, Falana tells UN
A Nigerian human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has urged the United Nations to take up King Mswati III of Swaziland over the death of no fewer than 60 young women, including virgins in his kingdom. The young women reportedly died in an auto crash en route the venue of the Swaziland annual […]
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Britain, Switzerland promise to return Nigeria’s looted funds
British and Swiss governments, yesterday, pledged to return looted Nigerian funds stashed away in various personal bank accounts in their countries. The two countries also promised to work with Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies in the fight against official corruption and theft. The new British High Commissioner, Mr. Paul […]
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I have no interest in politics – Aliko Dangote
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote on Tuesday said that he had no interest in actively participating in politics, saying business and politics should never be mixed. Dangote, the Chairman of Dangote Group, made this known while speaking with newsmen during a condolence visit to the Awolowo family over the death of Mrs Hannah Awolowo (HID) at […]
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UK Court seizes 27,000 pounds from former petroleum minister, Alison-Madueke
The Westminster Magistrate’s Court on Marylebone Road, London, on Monday granted an application for seizure of 27,000 pounds seized from a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. Mrs. Alison-Madueke was arrested and later released on bail on Friday for alleged corruption-related offences. The cash was seized under Section 295 of Proceeds of Crime […]
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Presidency speaks out on Alison-Madueke’s arrest in London
The Nigerian presidency has confirmed the arrest of a former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, in London, over allegations of corruption and money laundering. “The government is aware of the arrest and all the government investigative agencies are working very closely with the British law enforcement,” the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, told […]
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Screening: Ministerial nominees lobby senators
There are strong indications that ministerial nominees, whose names were sent to the Senate on Wednesday, have started reaching out to senators ahead of their screening by the upper chamber. Punch’s correspondent learnt on Saturday that some of the nominees, including former governors, had sought the support of the Senate President, Senator Bukola Saraki and […]
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My govt’ll crush Boko Haram, bring sponsors to justice – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday condemned the latest terror attacks in Abuja, Maiduguri and Yola. In a statement he personally signed, Buhari observed that the Friday attacks in the three cities were apparently timed to coincide with Independence Day celebrations when Nigerians should be rejoicing. The President commiserated with the families of the dead and […]
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Mourinho warns Chelsea not to sack him, blames officials
Jose Mourinho has warned Chelsea that they would be making a major mistake if they sack him, blaming the officials for Chelsea’s 3-1 loss to Southampton. Chelsea took an early lead through Willian’s free kick, but the Saints hit back shortly before the break when Steven Davis smashed a low drive past Asmir Begovic from […]
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We started investigating Alison-Madueke since 2013 – UK National Crime Agency
The UK National Crime Agency [NCA] on Saturday said investigation into allegations of corruption against Nigeria’s former minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, and the four other people arrested Friday had been on since 2013. In an update on its website, the NCA said, “The investigation commenced in 2013 under the Proceeds of Corruption Unit, […]
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Dubai sex trap: How oath is administered on victims
Below is the transcript of the oath taking by Chisom, a Nigerian lady taken to Dubai for prostitution by a human trafficking syndicate operating from Lagos. Trafficker: Now swear. What is your name? Chisom: My name is Chisom Trafficker: Remove your hand (she was asked to remove her hands from her boobs). You will say, […]
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