Obasanjo: In 2 Months We Are Witnessing Nigeria of Our Dream

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said in just two and a half months of the current administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerians were already witnessing the Nigeria of their dream.

Fowlers' Confirmation May Bring Tinubu Face-to-Face with Senate Leadership

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Following the nomination of Mr. Babatunde Fowler by President Muhammadu Buhari as the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the stage has been set for a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC),

Explosion rocks US military base in Japan

Pentagon Spokesman, Navy Comdr. William Urban, confirmed that an explosion occurred at the U.S. Army Sagami General Depot in Sagamihara City, Japan, just after midnight local time on Monday.

Ondo PDP slams APC over anti-Mimiko comment

The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has berated the All Progressives Congress in the state for describing Governor Olusegun Mimiko’s administration as a government of propaganda.

Power tears Tambuwal, Gbajabiamila apart

John Ameh, in this piece, reviews the selection of the leaders of the 8th House of Representatives and how power play pit Aminu Tambuwal against his friend, Femi Gbajabiamila

Alleged N1tn diversion: Senate to probe Lamorde’s alleged diversion of N1tn

The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions will on Wednesday begin a probe of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Lamorde, over an allegation that he fraudulently diverted over N1tn proceeds of corruption recovered by the anti-graft agency.

Boko Haram: Army reinstates 2,500 soldiers, 102 officers

The Nigerian Army has recalled over 2,500 soldiers who were asked to withdraw from service for alleged offences committed under the counter- insurgency operations code named Operation Zaman Lafiya.

Godfathers are not true leaders, says Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the influence of godfathers in Nigerian politics, noting that godfathers are not true leaders.

Corruption, worst rights violation ever —Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday described corruption as the greatest human rights violation ever.

Fashola spent N139m on two boreholes – LASG

The immediate past Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, spent N139m on the drilling of two boreholes at the Lagos House, Ikeja.

Amaechi didn’t leave N7bn in Rivers treasury

The controversy concerning Rivers State’s treasury took a different dimension on Saturday when Governor Nyesom Wike disagreed with his predecessor’s insistence that he left N7.5bn cash in the state’s coffers.

If Tinubu supports the right person, I’ll support the wrong person — Adams

The National Coordinator of the Oo’dua Peoples Congress, Mr. Gani Adams, on Saturday, berated the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for antagonising him politically, saying he would never support any candidate supported by the former Lagos State governor.

Dangote gains N15.6bn in 24 hours, now worth N3tn

While some of the world’s richest people lost a sum of $182bn (N35.85tn) over the past week, Nigerian billionaire, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, and 10 others made money amid deepening global market rout.

Abacha almost killed me, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, stated that there was no alternative to democracy, as he almost lost his life to a dictator under a military rule.

Radio Biafra back on air

Controversial pirate channel, Radio Biafra, has again resumed transmission, despite the Federal Government’s claim that it had jammed the station’s signals.

Ex-Heads of State will protect Jonathan from persecution —Kukah

How would you rate former President Goodluck Jonathan’s performance in office?

Jonathan not a corrupt leader – Babatope

Former Minister of Transport and member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Ebenezer Babatope, tells LEKE BAIYEWU why President Muhammadu Buhari’s corruption probe into the last administration led by former President Goodluck Jonathan may fail

Saraki eats humble pie, reaches out to Tinubu

The battle of wills rocking the leadership of the All Progressives Congress may soon be over.

There’s no alternative to democracy, says Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said there is no alternative to democracy, arguing that he almost lost his life to a dictator under a military rule.

Buhari appoints Obasanjo as special envoy to Guinea Bissau

One soldier was killed in an ambush Friday during a daring visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, to troops currently battling Boko Haram terrorists in parts of Borno state. 

Bode George suffering from trauma of defeat – APC

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has berated a former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, for asking President Muhammadu Buhari to probe the last two governors of Lagos: Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Babatunde Fashola (SAN).

Buhari to set up special courts for looters

The Federal Government has begun moves to establish special courts to try corruption-related cases as part of the efforts to fight graft in the country.

We’ll defeat Fayose without federal might- Ex-Speaker

A former Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Femi Bamisile, has said that the All Progressives Congress won’t rely on federal might to defeat Governor Ayodele Fayose in 2018 governorship poll.

ISIL’s second-in-command killed – US

The second-in-command of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group was killed during a US air strike in Iraq on Tuesday, according to the White House.

Corruption: ICPC places 28 federal perm secs on watch list

There are strong indications that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission has put the permanent secretaries in the federal ministries on its watch list in line with the ongoing anti-corruption war in the country.

All I need to steal any car is wire – Car robbery suspect

If there is one thing Kehinde Oluomo has become adept at doing, it is carjacking. According to him, no matter what brand or how high-tech a car is, all he needs to break into it and steal it is a piece of wire.

DPR seals NNPC, Forte Oil, 12 other petrol stations

The Department of Petroleum Resources on Friday stormed several filling stations at Ikorodu, Ibeju-Lekki and Ketu, in Lagos, shutting down 14 stations for manipulating their dispensing pumps and over-charging buyers, among other offences.

ISIS: Buhari suspends Immigration boss

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday ordered the suspension of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, David Parradang with immediate effect.

Stop fixing fuel prices, NNPC, others tell FG

The fixing of petroleum products’ prices is denying the country investment in the downstream sector of the oil and gas industry and depriving Nigerians certain benefits from the country’s petroleum resources, industry stakeholders said on Thursday.

I’m destroying Fayemi’s legacies, says Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, says he will try his best to destroy the legacies of his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

Suspected car thief burnt to death in Lagos

Residents of Isikalu Lane, Olodi-Apapa in the Ajegunle area of Lagos said they had yet to get over the shock of seeing a middle-aged man burnt to death by hoodlums after they accused him of theft.

Man arrested for new N3.3bn scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a man, Dr. Kunle Adeshola, for issuing a forged draft to the tune of N3.29bn in a phoney land deal.

PDP chieftain cautions Buhari against selective anti-graft war

A leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Dayo Ogunjebe, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari not to be selective in his fight against corruption.

Bristow crash: AIB releases names of passengers

The Accident Investigation Bureau on Thursday released the official list of passengers and crew members onboard the Bristow Helicopters’ chopper that crashed into a lagoon in Lagos last Wednesday.

You can probe Amaechi, court tells Rivers govt

THE Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, on Thursday, dismissed the suit filed by a former governor of the state, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, challenging the setting up of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to probe his administration.

FG converts 11 states’ bank debts to bonds

The National Economic Council chaired by Vice- President Yemi Osinbajo was on Thursday told that Federal Government bonds had been issued to 14 banks on behalf of 11 state governments as part of the plan to restructure states’ loans in commercial banks.

Probe Fashola, Tinubu now, Bode George tells Buhari

A former National Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to take his anti-corruption war to the next level by probing the last two governors of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN).

You goofed on Jonathan’s agricultural programme, Adesina tells Oshimhole

Immediate past Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has slammed Edo State Governor, Adams Oshimhole, for describing the Agricultural Programme of former president Goodluck Jonathan as a scam.

Over 100m Nigerians living below poverty line – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Wednesday stated that about 110 million Nigerians were still living below poverty line despite the policies of past governments to improve their welfare.

De-activation of SIMs: NCC blocks 10.7m lines in 2 weeks

Following the ongoing de-activation of pre-registered Subscribers Identification Modules (SIM) cards on the network of mobile network operators in Nigeria,

Many Nigerian investments done with dirty money –Ribadu

A former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Nuhu Ribadu, on Wednesday alleged that a lot of investments being done in the country were from funds earned through illegal activities.

Ex-Speaker rejects Fayose’s appointment

A former factional Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Mr. Dele Olugbemi, has rejected his nomination by Governor Ayodele Fayose as a member of the House of Assembly Service Commission.

Non-appointment of ministers shows Buhari’s military hangover – Nwabueze

Renowned law scholar and leader of the Concerned Igbo Leaders of Thought, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, has criticised President Muhammadu Buhari for delaying the appointment of ministers into his cabinet.

Senate has no time for PIB now – Ndume

Senate Leader, Ali Ndume, on Wednesday, said the upper chamber had no time to consider the Petroleum Industry Bill now because the PIB was not the priority of the current administration.

Former House Of Reps Members Storm NASS, Beg For Jobs

Up to 22 former members of the House of Representatives are presenting themselves for jobs to serve as aides to the Speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, and the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Yusuf Lasun, The PUNCH learnt on Tuesday.

ICPC Probe: ‘super Rich’ Civil Servants Rush To Sell Houses

THESE are not comfortable times for some ‘super rich’ civil servants as they are said to be rushing to sell their choice houses and state-of-the-art automobiles in order to avoid losing the properties to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-graft crusade.

Buhari To Probe Jonathan’s Sale Of NITEL/MTEL

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered investigation into the sale of Nigerian Telecommunications, NITEL, and Mobile Telecommunications, MTEL, under the administration of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan.

Lagos amongst worst cities to live in globally

Lagos has been ranked amongst the worst cities to live globally following the ‘Global Liveability Ranking’, by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) for 2015.

Senate Forgery: Police Report’s Whereabouts Unknown

There is confusion over the final report of the police investigation into the alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 with conflicting claims by both the police and the justice ministry on the status of the report.