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Magu’s probe: prepare yourselves for surprises – Garba Shehu
Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu has told Nigerians to expect surprises from the probe of suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. He said this in an interview on Channels Television as he advised Nigerians not to be confused by any outbursts from anybody. “I guess this is a question for the Justice Ayo Salami panel and I must say that panel is composed of some of this country’s most honoured people with integrity who will do the right thing, he said. “I am not going to pre-empt the panel investigation but I just advice…
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100% increase in train fare is unfair, insensitive – Shehu Sani tells Amaechi
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has lamented on the 100% increase in train fare in the country. Minister of Transport, Chibuike Amaechi had announced a 100% increment in train fare for the Abuja to Kaduna service, according to him the increase is due to the Covid-19 pandemic as there will be a decrease in passengers from 88 to just 40 passengers. Reacting to this, Shehu Sani in a tweet said the development was unjust, unfair, and insensitive given that people are suffering already due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. He also advised the transportation Minister to make things easier for…
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Air Force reveals Identity of Classmate who knocked down Arotile, shares further details
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has unveiled the identity of the secondary school classmate who knocked down flying officer Tolulope Arotile. According to the air force spokesman, Ibikunle Daramola, he revealed the name of the young man to be Nehemiah Adejoh. He disclosed that Adejoh and two other civilians were at the Nigerian Air Force base in Kaduna to visit the wife of a squadron leader as Arotile was awaiting redeployment for her next assignment before the sad incident occurred. See the full statement below: “The Late Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, a Squadron Pilot at the 405 Helicopter Combat Training…
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Covid-19: Minister of foreign affairs, Onyeama tests positive, Buhari reacts
Minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has tested positive to Coronavirus. He made this known in a tweet via his Twitter handle. He said his result came back positive after a fourth test, adding that he was on his way to an isolation center. “Did my fourth COVID-19 test yesterday at the first sign of a throat irritation and unfortunately this time it came back positive. That is life! Win some, lose some. “Heading for isolation in a health facility and praying for the best. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 #PTFCOVID19.” Reacting to this Buhari in a post on his official Twitter page…
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Atiku’s associate and former Adamawa state governorship candidate, Modibbo dies at 63
A famous politician in Adamawa State and associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Adamu Mu’azu Modibbo, is dead. He died at the age of 63 at the Adamawa-German Hospital in Jimeta, Yola after a brief illness. Modibbo was the General Manager of Atiku’s Rico Gardo Nigeria Ltd in Yola, among other boardroom positions. According to a family member, “He was taking malaria and typhoid treatment. When the fever got higher, we took him to the hospital where he was referred to the German hospital. “He had improvement yesterday and even took a stroll from the VIP Ward where he…
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Ekiti State Government rescinds its decision to reopen religious centers
The Ekiti State Government has rescinded its decision to reopen religious centres in the state for worship. The state governor, Kayode Fayemi, had on July 1 asked mosques and churches in the state to reopen for worship once a week on Friday for Muslims effective from July 17 and once a week on Sunday effective from July 19, for Christians. The religious centres have been closed since March However, in a statement released today July 17, the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Mojisola Yaya-Kolade, said the government had to rescind its earlier decision after reviewing the preparedness of the religious centres to comply with conditions…
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Buhari names Agbor Railway complex after Goodluck Jonathan
President Muhammadu Buhari has named the just concluded Agbor Railway Complex after his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. The Special Assistant to the President on Digital and New Media, Tolu Ogunlesi disclosed this via his Twitter handle on Saturday. “President @MBuhari has approved the naming of the Railway Complex in Agbor-the operational hub of Itakpe-Warri rail line after President Goodluck Jonathan. It will be known as the Goodluck Jonathan Railway Station and Complex”
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NDDC: Protect Joy Nunieh and allow her face the probe in peace – Nigerian Women tell Buhari
The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has called on the Federal Government to protect Joy Nunieh, a former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), from all forms of harassment and intimidation while she faces probe. Mrs Laraba Shoda, president of the NCWS made this call in a statement. She advised that Nunieh should be allowed to face the alleged NDDC fraud probe in peace without any intimidation or harassment and if found guilty will face the full force of the law. “All forms of harassment and intimidations should stop. We are not against her being probed,…
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FFK questions the death of Flying Officer Arotile, calls for investigation
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has reacted to the death of Flying officer Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot. In a tweet he shared via his twitter handle, mourning her death, he questioned the idea that she was killed by being knocked down by her best friends car as he further urged the Chief of Air Staff to investigate the matter thoroughly. His tweet: “The death of the highly celebrated 23-year-old helicopter pilot, Tolu Arotile, is sad & tragic. She was courageous & formidable in battle, doing much harm to BH. The idea that she was…
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Magu was after me because I did not confirm his appointment as EFCC Chairman – Saraki
Former senate president Bukola Saraki said the embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu was all out to prosecute him simply because the 8th Assembly under his leadership did not confirm his appointment as substantive EFCC Chairman. This comes after he emerged victorious in his case against the EFCC. The Federal High Court in Lagos dismissed the application of the EFCC seeking a forfeiture order on Saraki’s home in Ilorin, Kwara State. Speaking after the victory, he said, “I thank God for the outcome of this case which is the fifth victory in cases…
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NDDC: I was under pressure to approve N10B Christmas bonus – Joy Nunieh
Former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joy Nunieh, has revealed how she was asked to approve N10billion as Christmas bonus. She said this during her testimnony before the House of Representatives committee on NDDC probe, adding that it was part of the reasons why she was sacked. “I did not give out Christmas palliatives. I was under pressure to bring N10billion – N1billion per state – but I refused. NDDC worked throughout December. There was no break except on public holidays,” she said. She alleged that Niger Delta Minister, Godswill Akpabio, hijacked NDDC forensic audit ordered…
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Hushpuppi: I am still representing him – Gal Pissetzky reacts to reports that he dumped alleged fraudster
Gal Pissetzky, lawyer to alleged internet fraudster, Hushpuppi has reacted to reports that he has dumped his client. He in fact stated that the case is getting even better. The lawyer told Punch he will still be standing for him in California where the case has been transferred to. He also told the publication that Hushpuppi still stands a good chance of being acquitted. “I am still representing him. I will be in California for the case. “Our legal system is quite different from yours. That he was denied bail does not mean his case is getting worse. Actually, I…
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