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N24bn cash receipt: How we shared N1.1 billion by former ministers

N24bn cash receipt: How we shared N1.1 billion by former ministers

Two ministers in the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Arch Musa Sada from Katsina State and Asabe Asmau Ahmed from Niger State have revealed how they handled their share of the N23.29 billion campaign fund they received from the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke via Fidelity Bank ahead of last year’s presidential pol

Breaking news: N24bn cash receipt: EFCC quizzes Imoke, Imasuen, Ize-Iyamu

Breaking news: N24bn cash receipt: EFCC quizzes Imoke, Imasuen, Ize-Iyamu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is currently quizzing three key Peoples Demorcatic P officials over their involvement in the receipt and sharing of the N24 billion payout by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke ahead of last year’s presidential election

Nigeria is “fantastically corrupt”, Buhari admits

Nigeria is “fantastically corrupt”, Buhari admits

President Mohammadu has admitted that his country, Nigeria “is fantastically corrupt,” giving credence to the words of British Prime Minister, David Cameron who shared such as a joke with Queen Elizabeth 11 before television cameras.

SPDC declares force majeure on Bonny Light due to NCTL closure

SPDC declares force majeure on Bonny Light due to NCTL closure

Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary on Wednesday said it has declared force majeure on Bonny Light crude exports following a leak on a key pipeline. The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) said the measure came into effect on Tuesday at 1100 GMT, as the leak had shut the Nembe Creek Trunk line, pending repairs.

Nigerians are less tolerant of corruption, corrupt people than before- Lai Mohammed

Nigerians are less tolerant of corruption, corrupt people than before- Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said on Tuesday in Kaduna that the support of the judiciary was key to winning the war against corruption. Mohammed said this at the second Town Hall meeting held in Kaduna organised to speak directly to Nigerians about the achievements, challenges and upcoming programmes of the government.

Military confirms death of 3 soldiers in crossfire with militants

Military confirms death of 3 soldiers in crossfire with militants

The Joint Military Force deployed to protect oil facilities in the Niger Delta on Tuesday confirmed that three soldiers were killed in a gun duel with pirates and militants. Col. Isa Ado, Spokesman of the force, codenamed, “Operation Pulo Shield’, told newsmen in a telephone interview that the incident occurred on Monday night. Ado said that the […]

My husband said he wanted to take my bra to his church for prayers

My husband said he wanted to take my bra to his church for prayers

A Customary Court at Igando, near Lagos on Wednesday dissolved the marriage of one Ganiyat Falana, 37, because of adultery. Ganiyat and Dare Falana were until the dissolution of the union, married for 15 years. Delivering judgment, the President of the court, Mr Adegboyega Omilola, said he was convinced that the couple could no longer live together as the petitioner had insisted on divorce after several interventions.

Two men in court over theft of church property

Two men in court over theft of church property

Two men, who allegedly stole iron rods worth N180,000 belonging to a church, on Wednesday appeared before an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State on charges of conspiracy and stealing. The accused: Bidemi Akinniyi, 32, and Nurudeen Oyetuga, 26, whose occupations and addresses were not stated, however pleaded not guilty.