Senators Differ Over EFCC Nominees
There was palpable pandemonium at the Nigeria’s Senate chamber Tuesday as lawmakers disagreed over the confirmation of four new members of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The members are Ndasule Moses, Lawan Mamman, Galadanci Najib and Adeleke Adebayo Rafiu. President Muhammadu Buhari had in July 2016 written to the Senate, seeking confirmation of […]
Atiku, Ezekwesili Sign Peace Deal
The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Atiku Abubakar and Obiageli Ezekwesili have signed the peace accord ahead of the 2019 general elections. The candidates in separate visits on Wednesday signed the Peace Accord at the office of the National Peace Committee (NPC) in Abuja. Atiku, […]
Faking It Is Part Of An Entertainer’s life, Charles Novia Replies Colleagues
Charles Novia, Nollywood film director, says faking a lifestyle is part of the life of an entertainer. According to Novia, the interactive anomalies and fake lifestyles are what makes Nollywood interesting as an industry. “I have read some comments by some actors and others in Nollywood about fake lifestyles and practitioners hating on each other […]
Nollywood Is Full Of Backstabbing-AY Makun
Ayo Makun is the latest to share details of the rivalry and backstabbing going on in the entertainment industry. In a lengthy post on his Instagram page, the comedian cum movie producer said a recent video by Kevin Ikeduba, an actor, gave him the courage to introduce Nollywood to his followers. Ikeduba had posted a […]
Having Sex In A Car Not A Crime- Police
The police say having sex in a car in public space is not a crime. Abayomi Shogunle, head of the public complaint rapid response unit (PCRRU), said this in a tweet on Tuesday. A Twitter user with the handle Stanley_Moses13 had asked Shogunle: “Oga @YomiShogunle please is it a crime to have sex in your […]
INEC Forecloses Use of Incident Form in 2019
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said despite the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2018, which makes the use of card reader mandatory, the 2019 elections will not be conducted with incident form. INEC’s assurance is coming as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation […]
EFCC Raid Targeted on Orji’s Sons, not Atiku Siblings – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Monday said it raid raided and searched an apartment belonging to the sons of a former governor of Abia State, Theodore Orji contrary to claims by the Atiku Abubakar media office that it targeted the sons of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The EFCC […]
N1.4BN FRAUD: CACOL Backs Arraignment of NBA President, Usoro
The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL), has backed the final arraignment of the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Paul Usoro (SAN), over an alleged 1.4bn fraud. According to news reports, it was stated that: “The EFCC claimed in the charge sheet that Usoro converted and laundered the money in connivance […]
Frontline Communities Leaders Challenge Shell at UN Climate Talks
Today, communities directly impacted by Shell’s abusive practices spoke out as fossil-fuel trade association IETA hosted representatives from the Big Polluter for an event at the U.N Framework Convention on Climate Change’s 24th conference of the parties (COP24). The side event happened just days after a Shell executive bragged about the corporation’s influence over the […]
Omisore, APC Peace Committee Meet in Ibadan
The South-West Peace and Reconciliation Committee of the All Progressives Congress today in Ibadan met with the candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the September 22 Osun State governorship election, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The committee led by Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, also met with other aggrieved APC aspirants who participated in the party […]
