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OKOROCHA UNDER INVESTIGATION_EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that it is investigating Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State. Acting chairman of the anti-graft agency, Mr Ibrahim Magu, affirmed this during an exclusive interview with Channels Television in London. Asked if an investigation is ongoing regarding the governor, he responded, “definitely”. “Of course, we are… Continue reading OKOROCHA UNDER INVESTIGATION_EFCC

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ALLEGED CORRUPTION: ZUMA BACK IN COURT

Former South African President Jacob Zuma was set to appear in court on Monday to argue for a permanent stay of prosecution in his ongoing corruption trial. Mr Zuma, dubbed the “teflon president’’ because of his ability to weather scandal after scandal, is expected to bring a new legal team with him to argue that… Continue reading ALLEGED CORRUPTION: ZUMA BACK IN COURT

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION DIVIDES PARTY_Ada Nkong

The Vice Presidential Candidate of Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in the 2019 Presidential Election, Alhaji Haruna Yahaya-Shaba, and national executive committee members of the party have distanced themselves from the legal action pending in the election petition tribunal. According to them,the Presidential Candidate of the party, Chief Ambrose Owuru, had filed a petition against the… Continue reading PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION PETITION DIVIDES PARTY_Ada Nkong

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LAI MOHAMMED DECRIES SABOTAGE PLANS BY OPPOSITION_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said on Saturday that the Federal Government has ‘credible evidence” to back up its outcry that the opposition is planning to “sabotage President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration, generally overheat the polity and make the country ungovernable”. Speaking at the 2019 edition of his Annual Ramadan Lecture held… Continue reading LAI MOHAMMED DECRIES SABOTAGE PLANS BY OPPOSITION_Ada Nkong

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2020 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: BILL DE BLASIO LAUNCHES BID

New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has become the latest Democrat to toss his hat into the ring for the 2020 presidential race, joining the swelling crowd of contenders bidding to unseat US President Donald Trump. “Donald Trump must be stopped. I’ve beaten him before and I will do it again,” he said in… Continue reading 2020 PRESIDENTIAL RACE: BILL DE BLASIO LAUNCHES BID

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FEC MEETING SPILLS INTO THURSDAY_Ada Nkong

As his first tenure gradually draws to a close,President Muhammadu Buhari ,Wednesday presided over the meeting of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Reports say the meeting was attended by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and the Head of Service, Mrs Wilfred Ita-Oyo… Continue reading FEC MEETING SPILLS INTO THURSDAY_Ada Nkong

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PDP, ATIKU OVERHEATING THE POLITY_FG

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential flag bearer in the February 23rd election, Atiku Abubakar, of planning to sabotage the Buhari-led administration. The Minister made the accusation while addressing State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday May 15th 2019. The minister who read from… Continue reading PDP, ATIKU OVERHEATING THE POLITY_FG

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PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI APPEALS FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH NINTH ASSEMBLY_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday appealed for a better working relationship between the executive and the ninth assembly. The president who spoke while hosting some law makers lead by Senate President Bukola Saraki ,at an after fast meal ,iftar dinner at the state house, said he has reviewed the relationship between the executive arm of… Continue reading PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI APPEALS FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH NINTH ASSEMBLY_Ada Nkong

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PARTY MOVES TO STOP BUHARI’S INAUGURATION_Ada Nkong

Hope Democratic Party (HDP), has filed a motion seeking an order of the presidential election tribunal restraining President Muhammadu Buhari from presenting himself to be sworn-in on May 29th, 2019. The party is also seeking an order restraining the Chief Justice of Nigeria from swearing-in, administering the oath of office and oath of allegiance to… Continue reading PARTY MOVES TO STOP BUHARI’S INAUGURATION_Ada Nkong