$219,000 withdrawal: EFCC questions Foreign Affairs Ministry DG, 24 others

$219,000 withdrawal: EFCC questions Foreign Affairs Ministry DG, 24 others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has questioned the Director General and 24 other officials of a Federal Government parastatal under the Foreign Affairs Ministry over the questionable withdrawal of the sum of $219,000.00 (about N66 million) from the account of the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund, NTCF
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Grazing Reserves Bill, dead on arrival, says cleric

Grazing Reserves Bill, dead on arrival, says cleric

PRESIDENT of God’s Fountain of Life Bible Mission, International Incorporated, Bishop Sam Oyede, has said that the Grazing Reserves Bill presently before the National Assembly, was dead on arrival.

FOI: SERAP sues FG over failure to name suspected looters

FOI: SERAP sues FG over failure to name suspected looters

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government over “failure to release the names of suspected looters and the circumstances under which recovered stolen public funds were recovered.”

Buhari condemns coup plot in Turkey

Buhari condemns coup plot in Turkey

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, joined President Barrack Obama and other world leaders in vehemently condemning the abortive coup attempt in Turkey by a group of rebel army officers and men, which resulted in the reported death of more than 100 people.

I was in love with King Sunny Ade before he wooed me – Risikat, wife

I was in love with King Sunny Ade before he wooed me – Risikat, wife

Princess Risikat Adejoke Adegeye is one of the wives of renown musician, Chief Sunday Adegeye, popularly known as King Sunny Ade (KSA). A former member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Risikat’s marriage to the Juju music maestro is blessed with six boys. In this encounter, she shares her love story with KSA and what plans she has for her husband ahead of his 70th birthday anniversary.

PDP crisis: Despite peace moves, Sheriff insists no agreement

PDP crisis: Despite peace moves, Sheriff insists no agreement

Despite losing some of his key supporters to the Ahmed Makarfi led Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former chairman Ali Modu Sheriff remained defiant as he insisted that he has not reached agreement with anybody to relinquish his position as chairman of the party.

Abia gov tussle: Nwosu, the game changer

Abia gov tussle: Nwosu, the game changer

Since 1999, Sir Friday Nwosu had warmed his way into the hearts of Abians as a man who had distinguished himself in the service of the people. He had always been identified with pro- people causes. Described by many Abians as incorruptible and trustworthy, Nwosu is the arrow head of the campaign for power shift to his native Ukwa/Ngwa bloc which before then had not produced governor.

Why it is so hard to generate revenue in Nigeria

Why it is so hard to generate revenue in Nigeria

In the last few months, the story that many of our states are unviable and therefore unable to meet basic needs of their people such as payment of workers’ salaries has taken a firm root in everyone’s sub-consciousness. The reason for it is not only because it true but more because it has been repeatedly said even at the highest quarters. There is the hypothesis that states are unable to generate revenue because our people don’t like to pay taxes.

The day Ambode moved exco meeting from Lagos House to Badagry

The day Ambode moved exco meeting from Lagos House to Badagry

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode again came out last Tuesday to render account of his stewardship to the people of Lagos State in the ancient town of Badagry. It was indeed an opportunity for the governor to let the people know the projects he embarked upon in the past six months and those to be executed in another six months.

Paul’s bogus rapture

Paul’s bogus rapture

Moses tells us how to identify a false prophet. He says: “You may be asking yourselves, ‘How can we tell if a prophet’s message really comes from the LORD?’ You will know, because if the LORD says something will happen, it will happen. And if it doesn’t, you will know that the prophet was falsely claiming to speak for the LORD.” (Deuteronomy 18:21-22).

Chaos in Lagos Computer Village as street traders defy govt

Chaos in Lagos Computer Village as street traders defy govt

Despite the stance of the Lagos state government to go tough on anyone engaging in street trading across the State, many Information Communication Technology traders have continued with street trading and hawking in the major streets of the Nigerian silicon valley, the Computer Village Ikeja.

My Russia sex story, by Pastor Sunday Adelaja

My Russia sex story, by Pastor Sunday Adelaja

My Russia sex story, Pastor Sunday Adelaja, a Nigerian, is the founder of the Embassy of God Church in Ukraine, one of the biggest churches in Eastern Europe. Adelaja, in this interview, speaks on the many controversies dogging him, including the most recent one alleging he had sexual relationship with 20 women in Russia.