Democrats Declare Victory in Shutdown Battle with Trump
Democratic leaders in Congress declared victory Friday in a successful negotiation to reopen the US government after a record five-week closure — and took the opportunity to chide President Donald Trump for taking so long to reach a deal. “Hopefully now the president has learned his lesson,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters shortly […]
Exclusive! Whistle Blower Releases Documents of N10bn Petrol Subsidy Scam
The whistle blower who petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over petrol subsidy scam perpetrated by a Nigerian lady, Mrs Ngozi Ekeoma through her several companies, has released documents exposing how she took advantage of the Petrol Subsidy policy to collect subsidies running into N10 billion. The documents are already with EFCC and […]
Why I Removed CJN, Onnoghen From Office – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has explained why he suspended Justice Walter Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, and appointed Justice Ibrahim Tank Mohammed as his replacement. The president’s action has ignited a debate on whether he has the constitutional power to remove the Chief Justice of Nigeria and president of the Supreme Court. Buhari’s explanation […]
Breaking: Buhari Inaugurates Acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Justice Mohammed’s appointment followed the suspension of Justice Walter Onnoghen. Onnoghen is currently facing charges bordering on non-declaration of some of his assets, especially accounts of foreign currencies. Sixty-five-year-old Justice Muhammed, from Bauchi State, is the most senior […]
CACOL Lauds Court Verdict Over Corrupt INEC Officials
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has hailed the verdict of a Lagos-based Federal High Court which yesterday convicted two former officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over money laundering. The duo of Christian Nwosu and Tijani Bashir were arraigned before the Court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). […]
In Kwara, the Boat is Rocking, By Dare Babarinsa
Dr. Bukola Saraki, the President of the Senate, is not a candidate in the next governorship election in Kwara State, but it is his election. This is one election that would determine his future and that of the Saraki dynasty. There are about 35 governorship candidates vying for the election including Abdulrasaq Abdurrahman, the candidate […]
Breaking: Embattled CJN, Onnoghen Suspended
President Muhammadu Buhari has suspended the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen. The suspension was sequel to his ongoing trial at the Code of Condcut Tribunal. The President also appointed Justice Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed as acting CJN. Justice Muhammad was born on 31 December, 1953 at Doguwa – Giade, a local government area […]
DR Congo’s President Falls Sick During Inauguration
DR Congo’s new President Felix Tshisekedi fell ill briefly as he was delivering his inauguration speech on Thursday following the country’s first peaceful handover of power. Tshisekedi, 55, returned to the microphone after 12 minutes, saying: “A famous president of our country said in his time: ‘understand my emotion’.” He was quoting the late dictator […]
Man Divorces Wife for Supporting Buhari’s Reelection
A man, Abdullahi Yada’u, has divorced his wife, Hafsat Suleiman, over her insistence on voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in next month’s election. Yada’u, a resident of Kanam local government area of Plateau, told BBC Hausa Service today that he decided to divorce Hafsat because she insisted on voting for Buhari. He admitted that both […]
Durotoye Offers to Step Down for Coalition Candidate
Presidential candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (AAN), Fela Durotoye, has followed the lead of the flagbearer of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, by offering to quit the race in support of a coalition candidate. Durotoye made the announcement on his Twitter handle, @feladurotoye, citing Ezekwesili’s example as the primary […]
