A federal high court, sitting in Jalingo, Taraba, has ruled that the fraud case by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Sani Danladi, former acting governor of the state, lacks merit. Danladi, alongside Mark Useni, a former speaker of the Taraba state house of assembly, and Joel Ikenya, former minister of labour and productivity,…
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The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it had not given up on its belief that Senate President Bukola Saraki was a usurper who needed to vacate his position since he now belonged to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which is in minority at the Senate. The party also said it was confident that…
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The Lagos house of assembly has explained why Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of the state, risks being impeached. The house had on Monday threatened to commence impeachment proceedings against the governor over alleged infractions in the 2018 budget and the yet-to-be-laid 2019 appropriation bill. The house had summoned the governor and relevant commissioners to appear before…
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A Lagos-bound Air Peace flight was forced to return to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Wednesday, following safety concerns over an explosive on board the aircraft, Punch Metro reports. The Corporate Communications Manager of the carrier, Mr Chris Iwarah, said the pilot aborted the flight after receiving information that there was an explosive…
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Calling all vegans as we introduce today’s cuisine which features quick and easy healthy recipe to The Vegan Nigerian‘s Sweet Potato Pancakes. According to the curator, Tobi Makanjuola, “These pancakes are fantastic if you’re trying to reduce your sugar intake. A wholesome way to start the day.” Ingredients: (serves 2-3) 1 large sweet potato 1 cup self-raising wholegrain flour…
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Uriel Oputa has spoken out about why her last relationship ended. The BBNaija star made the revelation recently during a question and answer session she held with her fans on Instagram. According to Uriel, her boyfriend was in the habit of constantly asking for money and when she got tired of giving him the money,…
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He assured that PDP would win every available position in the state to punish the APC for its hatred for the people. The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has disclosed how he rejected a bribe from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in a bid to stop him from defecting to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.…
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Former president of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly said he is sure that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s presidential candidate and his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar, will be elected as president in the coming elections. The elder statesman, who recently took a swipe at the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, described the president’s integrity and morality…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fraud charges against the immediate-past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal; a former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ayodele Oke, and his wife, Mrs. Folashade Oke. According to Punch, the anti-graft agency on Wednesday filed 10 counts against Lawal and five others, including…
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The Court of Appeal has dismissed the motion filed by the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, seeking stay of proceedings of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). According to the court, the charges filed against the suspended CJN were criminal in nature and the proceedings before the CCT cannot…
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