Crime

EFCC CONFIRMS ARREST OF MOMPHA-Ada Nkong

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of a popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha popularly known as ‘Mompha.’ EFCC’s spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Mustapha was arrested by the anti-graft agency in the Federal Captial Territory (FCT), but didn’t give further details. Uwujaren said: “Yes, he has been… Continue reading EFCC CONFIRMS ARREST OF MOMPHA-Ada Nkong

POLITICS · Security

BOKO HARAM IS DEFEATED, TECHNICALLY: MOHAMMED LAI INSISTS

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said he stands by what he said in 2015, that the Boko Haram terrorists have been technically defeated. The minister stated this on Monday when he paid a working visit to the new corporate headquarters of “The Sun” Newspaper in Lagos. Fielding questions from the… Continue reading BOKO HARAM IS DEFEATED, TECHNICALLY: MOHAMMED LAI INSISTS

Judiciary

MAINA:COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF 23 PROPERTIES_Ada Nkong

1' BREAKING NEWS BREAKING: COURT GRANTS INTERIM FORFEITURE ORDER ON 23 PROPERTIES LINKED TO MAINA_Ada Nkong A Federal High Court in Abuja today granted an interim forfeiture order on 23 landed properties belonging to the Presidential Taskforce on Pension Reforms Committee former Boss, Abdurasheed Maina. Justice  Folasade Giwa-Ogunbanjo granted the order on Tuesday after hearing a… Continue reading MAINA:COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF 23 PROPERTIES_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF SARAKI’S PROPERTY_Ada Nkong

A Federal High Court in Lagos , Monday,ordered the interim forfeiture of two properties located at Ikoyi area of Lagos state belonging to the immediate past Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki . The property is to be forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission… Continue reading COURT ORDERS FORFEITURE OF SARAKI’S PROPERTY_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

KOGI STATE: ONOJA CLEARED AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR

In spite of controversies trailing it’s Friday impeachment of Elder Simon Achuba as Kogi State Deputy Governor, the Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and cleared a new nominee for the office. He is Edward Onoja former Chief of Staff and running mate to Governor Yahaya Bello who is candidate of the All Progressives… Continue reading KOGI STATE: ONOJA CLEARED AS DEPUTY GOVERNOR

POLITICS

EL-RUFAI STAY AWAY FROM KOGI ELECTIONS-PDP_Ada Nkong

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to steer clear of the state, saying the people abhor incitements and threats in the November 16 governorship election. El-Rufai chairs the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kogi state National Campaign Council. This is contained in a statement signed by Kola Ologbondiyan, PDP's spokesman.… Continue reading EL-RUFAI STAY AWAY FROM KOGI ELECTIONS-PDP_Ada Nkong

Crime

FAKE POLICEMAN ARRESTED IN FCT_Ada Nkong

The FCT Police Command on Friday paraded an alleged fake Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mr John Tarsoo, for extorting the public. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma, who disclosed in Abuja said Tarsoo was one of the 49 arrested suspects within the last couple of weeks. He said that the suspect was… Continue reading FAKE POLICEMAN ARRESTED IN FCT_Ada Nkong

Judiciary

COURT HALTS NNPC RECRUITMENT EXERCISE_Ada Nkong

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the suspension of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) ongoing job recruitment pending determination of a suit filed by one Mr Pelumi Olajengbesi. Reports say that Olajengbesi, a public interest lawyer, had commenced the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights of all potential applicants to set aside the… Continue reading COURT HALTS NNPC RECRUITMENT EXERCISE_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

5 SPECIAL AND 1 PERSONAL ASSISTANTs’ FOR FIRST LADY_Femi Ehiabhi

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the following aides to the First Lady, Federal Republic of Nigeria. 1) Dr. Mairo Almakura – Special Assistant on African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM). 2) Muhammed Albishir – Special Assistant on Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). 3) Wole Aboderin – Special Assistant on… Continue reading 5 SPECIAL AND 1 PERSONAL ASSISTANTs’ FOR FIRST LADY_Femi Ehiabhi