Despite Outlaw, Female Genital Mutilation Persists
In what seems a prevalent ordeal for women in Africa, the story of genital mutilation among female children and its stoppage is still farfetched. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is an awkward cultural practice by some African tribes performed on women with hope to curtail their high sexual urge or to fulfill one traditional rite or […]
EFCC Seizes Atiku Son-in-Law’s Passport
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s son-in-law’s Abdullahi Babalele’s passport has been seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He is under investigation for alleged laundering of 150million Euro. Babalele was released on bail yesterday after undergoing interrogation for about 72 hours. He is being investigated alongside Mr. Uyi Giwa-Osagie (an associate of Atiku) […]
At 21, Kylie Jenner is Youngest Self-made Billionaire Ever
Forbes reports that Jenner, who is 21, is now worth $US1 billion, reaching the milestone to years earlier than Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. The success comes from her Kylie Cosmetics, a company Forbes estimates to be worth at least $US900 million. Jenner, of course, owns all of it, so adding in the cash she has […]
OBJ Vows to Continue Criticising Buhari, Says I’m His Boss
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has insisted that he would continue to criticise President Muhammadu Buhari, because democracy is not family affairs. Obasanjo also described himself as Buhari’s boss, noting that the issues between them were not personal. Obasanjo stated this today while responding to remarks by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Michael Gbadebo, during his […]
Oyo 2019: Tinubu Denies Banning Ajimobi from APC Rallies
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has refuted an online report that he ordered Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State not to take any further part in the party’s campaign activities ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu also denied claims he had sidelined the governor and taken over control of […]
Alex Badeh Forfeits 6 Properties, $1M to FG
The late Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh has forfeited six properties to the Federal Government and $1 million recovered from No.6 Ogun River Str., off Danube Str., Maitama, Abuja, through a plea bargain agreement entered into with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This followed a judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang at the […]
EFCC Explains Arrest of Atiku’s Son-in-law
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating money laundering allegations against Babalele Abdullahi, son-in-law to the Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the just concluded presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Acting Spokesman of the EFCC, Mr Tony Orilade, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria today. A source in the agency also […]
CACOL Hails Order of Arrest on Akwa Ibom State Officials
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has hailed the bench warrant issued against four Akwa Ibom State officials last weekend by a Federal High court sitting in Lagos. This followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in the N1.4bn (One Billion, Four Hundred Million Naira) fraud charges against the […]
Bayelsa APC Absolves Self from Electoral Violence in Southern Ijaw
The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dissociated itself from the electoral violence in Oweikorogha, Southern Ijaw Local Government Council of the state. Gunmen in military uniform were reported to have killed a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the Presidential and National Assembly elections on 23 February 2019. […]
Ex-Governor Dariye Down with ‘Kidney Failure’
Former Plateau State Governor Joshua Dariye is reportedly down with kidney failure. According to The Nation, Dariye is hospitalised at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada. Dariye was sent to a 14-year jail term (later reduced to 10 years) by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court presided over by Justice Adebukola Banjoko on […]
