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PDP crisis: Sheriff files appeal as court upholds sack
Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Monday while reacting to the judgment which upheld his removal from office, embattled (former) National Chairman of the PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said that the …
Buhari appoints Baru as new NNPC GMD
President Muhammadu Buhari has re-constituted the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, by appointing Dr. Maikanti Baru as new Group Managing Director of the Corporation.Under S…
EFCC gives tough conditions for Omisore's release
After being arrested on Sunday at his Abuja home by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, the Commission has now given conditions for the release of former Osun State Depu…
Ogah nurses 'unbridled ambition'- Abia PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State Chapter, has accused Governorship aspirant, Uche Ogah, of nursing "unbridled ambition"?; alleging that he was plotting to kidnap judicial officers to swe…
Stella Oduah responds to allegations of N2.5bn found in her housemaid's account
In response to allegations over the weekend that N2.5bn had been traced to the account of a housemaid of former Minister of Aviation, Senator Stella Oduah; the Senator has issued a statement dismissi…
NCAA warns Airlines to stop selling tickets in foreign currencies
Airlines operating within the country have been warned by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, to henceforth, desist from selling flight tickets in foreign currencies.In a statement issued by…
Edo Governorship race: Yakubu emerges as Ize-Iyamu's running mate
After endorsing his candidacy, Edo State PDP leaders chose via consensus over the weekend, Mr. John Yakubu, as the running mate to the PDP candidate, Pastor Ize-Iyamu.Yakubu is a grassroots Pol…
Yahaya Bello is plotting mass sack in Kogi- NLC
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been accused by the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, of planning to reduce the state's workforce by 60 per cent.This allegation was contained …
Euro 2016: France humbles Iceland
Demonstrating their immense football superiority, the host nation of the on-going Euro 2016, France, on Sunday humiliated Iceland 5?2, to qualify for the semi-finals.Dominating the first half of the …
Temporary truce between FG and Niger Delta militants ends, as NDA blows up oil installations
Following its displeasure with the manner the Federal Government was managing and breaching the peace process, militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, blew up five oil and gas installations over t…
Forgery Case: Judge's ruling has vindicated us- Senate
The Senate, yesterday, said it had been vindicated by last Thursday's ruling of a Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Gabriel Kolawole; which described as an 'abuse of court process…
FG distances itself from Abia Governorship tussle as Ikpeazu alleges kidnap plot
As the Governorship struggle currently rocking Abia State continues, the Federal Government has distanced itself from the crisis.The Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, …
EFCC arrests Omisore
PDP bigwig and former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore, was finally arrested by EFCC operatives in Abuja on Sunday; several months after being declared wanted by the Commission. Omi…
FORGERY CASE: DEAR VARIOUS ETHNICITIES, IT IS NOT A TRIBAL WAR!
Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki of the APC, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu of the PDP, appeared before an Abuja High Court on Monday, after being sued by the Attorney General of the Federation, A…
House of Reps adhoc committee adopts 2014 National Conference report
House of Representatives Special Ad hoc Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution, adopted the report of the "?2014 National Conference as part of its working document.According to a statement…
After 29years at the club, Ryan Giggs officially leaves Manchester United
After a 29year relationship with Manchester United, Ryan Giggs has officially parted ways with the club.Giggs began his career at Old Trafford at the age of 14, when he signed schoolboy forms for the…
I never made negative predictions about Buhari's health- Fr. Mbaka
Enugu Catholic Priest, the Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, dismissed claims that he had made negative predictions concerning President Buhari's previous ill health.Speaking on Thursday, Fr. Mbaka stated that c…
Our priority is to rescue the Chibok Girls unharmed- Buhari
While breaking his Ramadan fast with members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari reiterated his determination to rescue the remaining abducted Ch…
Ibrahimovic completes move to Manchester Utd
Former PSG player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, announced on Thursday, that he was joining English club side, Manchester United. The announcement came on the same day Ibrahimovic became a free agent, after hi…
Abia Governorship: State AG says INEC lied; says Commission received the Notice of Appeal
The Attorney General of Abia State, Mr. Umeh Kalu, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of lying, when it claimed not to have received any Notice of Appeal from Governor O…