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PDP Chieftain Senator Uche Ekwunife Expelled by Court of Appeal, Orders For Fresh Election

A Nigerian Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has quashed the election of Senator Uche Ekwunife of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in response to an appeal filed by Victor Umeh of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). A lead judgement read by Justice Datijo Yahaya stated that the election of Mrs Ekwunife on March 28, 2015, did not meet t

Nigerian Crew Members Recently Sacked Sue Virgin Atlantic Airways For N5bn

The 20 Nigerian cabin crew members recently laid off by Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, have instituted a N5billion suit against the Airline before the National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos.Aviation Logistics and Management Ltd is also a defendant in the suit.The Nigerian cabin crew, through their counsel, Chief Felix Fagbohungbe, SAN, are pray
PDP Rejects Kogi Governorship Election Results

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said it would challenge the outcome of the governorship election in Kogi before the election petition tribunal.The Publicity Secretary of the party in Kogi, Mr Bode Ogunmola, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja.Ogunmola said the results of the election was unaccepta

#BayelsaDecides: INEC Postpones Collation Of Results In 3 Outstanding LGAs To Monday 10am (RELEASED RESULTS)

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday postponed collation of results in three outstanding local government areas of Bayelsa State in the governorship elections.Eight local government areas make up Bayelsa State. The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Zanu Akpagu (Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar), said t
NDLEA Arrests Woman In MMIA With Cocaine Hidden Behind Her Luggage Handle

It was another day of success for the officials of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos when they arrested a single lady for trying to export cocaine to India.The female drug trafficker Rukayat Monilola Yakub was nabbed with a when trying to board an Ethiopian Airlines flight to Mumbai through Ad

BREAKING! INEC Declares Yahaya Bello Winner of Kogi Governorship Election

In the supplementary poll on Saturday, Bello won 6,885 votes to take APC’s unassailable lead to 247,742, while the incumbent governor, Idris Wada, got 5,363 votes, taking PDP’s total to 204,877. Bello was nominated by the APC to replace Abubakar Audu, candidate of the party in the November 21 election who died as results were being collated on
#BayelsaDecides: Ex-Governorship Aspirant Hijacks Election Materials In Yenegoa

There are reports that a former governorship aspirant in Bayelsa State threw caution into the wind and hijacked election materials.According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, the politician whose name was not disclosed and hails from Kpansia in Yenagoa local government allegedly hijacked election materials including results sheets.It was further

PHOTO: Major Hemp Distributors In Abia Arrested With 50Kg Worth Of Cannabis

A raid by narcotics agents of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, has led to the discovery of 137kgs of cannabis and the arrest of two suspects in Abia State. The NDLEA commander in the state, Mr. Dele Akingbade, said the two suspects, 35-year-old Fidelis Ogbonna and 68-year-old Ududem Nwoke, were major hemp distributors in the state. Akingb
Pipeline Explosion Rocks Popular Mechanic Village In Delta

A popular mechanic village, in Warri, Delta state was on fire today, Friday, December 4, as a pipeline explosion rocked the area.According to Ireporter, the explosion was statred by the activities of vandals who tampered with NNPC pipelines to siphon petrol.An eyewitness said: “Our vehicle just turned back. It was caused by vandals of pipeline a

PHOTOS: Former NIMASA Boss, Akpobolokemi, 3 Others Arraigned Over N2.3bn Fraud

Press statement from EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today December 4, 2015 arraigned a former Director General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency Patrick Ziadeke Akpobolokemi, Executive Director Captain Eziekiel Bala Agaba, Ekene Nwakuche, Governor Amechee Juan, Blockz and Stonz Limited and Al-Kenzo Logistics
Court Dismisses James Faleke Lawsuit To Become Governor Of Kogi State

Justice Gabriel Kolawole of Federal High Court in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital has dismissed the suit filed before it by Governor Idris Wada of Kogi state as well as that of James Faleke, the running mate of late Abubakar Audu today.The court also ruled that supplementary elections slated for December 5 in 91 polling units will go ahead as planned.

Why We Must Cut N18, 000 Minimum Wage Or Sack Workers — Governors

Nigerian governors will eventually reduce the federal minimum wage of N18,000 or downsize because of the current economic crunch, the chairman of the body of governors has said.The chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Zamfara state governor, Abdulaziz Yari, said on Thursday that irrespective of public condemnations of the plan, it would no
Al Jazeera Goes Undercover To Investigate Baby Farming And Harvesting In Africa - Video

SHILOH 2015: From Glory To Glory - Live Streaming + Programme Of Events

Shiloh 2015 date is December 8, 2015 - This is to notify the general public that Shiloh 2015 has be scheduled for December 8, 2015. This is the annual gathering of members of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners' Chapel and the date been declared as the date for Shiloh 2015. Towards the end of the Shiloh 2014 program, the President of L
SHOCKER! They Are Now Trying To Probe Goodluck Jonathan Over N200BN Education Fund

Senate, yesterday, revealed that about N200 billion education tax collected between 2012 and 2013 were diverted to unknown and unspecified uses not recognised in or permitted under the Act setting up the Education Trust Fund. The funds were diverted during former president Goodluck Jonathan’s administration. A probe was subsequently ordere

41 Year Old Man Arrested for Duping His Best Friend of N350,000

The police on Thursday arraigned a 41-year-old man, Ahmadu Samboke, in a Mararaba Grade 1 Area Court, Aso Pada, for allegedly cheating a friend. Samboke of Ruga Maishai Mararaba, is standing trial on a three-count charge of criminal conspiracy, breach of trust and cheating. The prosecutor, Cpl. Friday Adaji, told the court that one Attah Daniel of
Photos of EFCC Raiding Raymond Dokpesi';s Home in Abuja

EFCC officials yesterday raided the Abuja home of Chairman of Daar Communications, Raymond Dokpesi who is being interrogated for his alleged connection in the $2.1 billion arms deal scandal. The search lasted over an hour. Speaking to us after the search, Dokpesi said "Its a change of Environment. Its quite peaceful, quite okay. I was granted

NATFORCE - Details on How Dasuki Aided Importation of Illegal Arms into Nigeria

The National Task Force on Illegal Importation of Firearms, NATFORCE, on Tuesday threw more light into its claims that the ex-National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), among others, allegedly aided the importation of several trailers of illegal arms and ammunitions into the country. The NATFORCE alleged that the arms were delivered to th
South Africa';s Supreme Court Finds Oscar Pistorius Guilty Of Reeva Steenkamp Murder

South Africa’s Supreme court of appeal has found Oscar Pistorius guilty of murder in the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. The presiding judge, Justice Eric Leach, in his ruling this morning, ordered the original trial judge to impose a harsher sentence.The minimum sentence for murder is 15 years in prison. Pistorius is currently living u

NCC Reduces MTN';s Fine From $5.2bn to $3.4bn, Deadline of Payment Dec 31st

The Nigerian Communications Commission has reduced the $5.2bn imposed fine on MTN Nigeria to $3.4bn for flouting the regulatory body's directive on SIM deactivation. NCC has also given MTN until the end of the year to pay the fine. This is the mail MTN management sent to its staff “The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) reduces impos
BREAKING: Ex-NSA Dasuki Transferred From SSS To EFCC

Former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, who was arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Department of State Security Service, has been transferred to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.A source at the commission had earlier on Wednesday told PREMIUM TIMES that the commission requested the transfer of Mr. Dasuki so he could

Senate Planning On 2 years Jail Term For People Who Post ";False"; Reports Online?

The Nigerian Senate is currently initiating a bill to enforce quality control in the area of social media publications on political issues which has been recently used to spread rumours by unscrupulous people. A bill seeking a two-year jail term for any person who makes allegation or publishes any false statement or petition in the newspaper,
President Buhari Leaves For South Africa Tomorrow

The president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, will tomorrow, 3rd of December, 2015 leave the shores of the country for South Africa where he is expected to participate in a Forum on China/Africa Cooperation (FOCAC).This was disclosed today in a statement issued by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. Acco

250 Nigerian Students In Canada On FG Scholarship Set To Be Deported

More than 200 Nigerian students schooling in Canada are on the brink of deportation as a result of the failure of the River states government to fund their scholarships. Osho Samuel, a graduate student of Mechanical Engineering in the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, confirmed the development, saying the students have lost all hope.“ This is a
Exposed! Details Of How Senate President Bukola Saraki Blackmail CBN Officials On Arms Deal

According to Sahara Reporters, a source close to the polity (Senior CBN Officer) disclosed that bank officials paid the “bribe” to Saraki – not yet the Senate President – to ensure that he and other senators kept silent about the irregular withdrawals by the NSA and the Jonathan administration.It also revealed that some officials of the Ce

Shell Agrees To Pay $15.5 Million Compensation Over The Killing Of Ken Saro-Wiwa

World oil giant, Shell has agreed to pay $15.5 million (£9.6 million) in settlement of a legal action in which it was accused of having collaborated in the execution of activist and writer, Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other leaders of the Ogoni tribe in Rivers state, Nigeria.The settlement which was reached on the eve of the trial in a federal cour
China City Announces Fines For Dirty Vehicles

A city in eastern China is trying to clean up its image - starting with the vehicles on its roads.The authorities in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, say that drivers of dirty vehicles will be fined in future because they affect the appearance of the city. Small fines of up to 100 yuan ($16; £10) will be dished out if the body, wheels or ch
Suicide Bomber Arrested In An Attempt To Bomb Crowded Petrol Station In Maiduguri (Photos)

A suicide bomber, who is a member of the Boko Haram sect has on Tuesday, December 1, been arrested along Damboa road by members of the Civilian JTF while attempting to detonate an improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a crowded fuel station, where hundreds of people were waiting to buy fuel. One of the pump attendants, Garba Hussaini, disclosed t
Raymond Dokpesi, AIT';s Boss Arrested Over N2.1 Billion Theft and Arms Purchase Scandal

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) today arrested the Chairman of Africa Independent Television, Raymond Dokpesi, over the spreading arms purchase scandal involving the office of the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, and the theft of N2.1billion from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).Mr. Dokpesi was arrested shortly
EFCC Arrests Abraham Adasah Over UK Visa Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday, November 30, 2015 secured the conviction of one Abraham Adasah before Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Apo, Abuja. Adasah allegedly presented a false Diamond bank statement to the British High Commission with a forged letter from one “Hono