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Corruption: Osinbajo petitions IGP over alleged N4bn bribe from Magu

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*Says he won’t be distracted by campaign of lies, calumny Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has asked the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to investigate allegations that the suspended Acting Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu gave him N4 billion

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NAPTIP arrests 116 human traffickers, rescues 1,489 victims

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday said it apprehended no fewer than 116 human traffickers and rescued 1,489 victims in four years. The Zonal Commander in charge of Kano, Mr Shehu Umar, made this known in an interview in Kano. Umar said that the command received 1,516 cases which […]

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Military eliminates 92 terrorists, 104 bandits in a week – DHQ

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

The military says it has eliminated 92 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and 104 bandits in its ongoing counter -insurgency and anti-banditry operations across the North East and North West in the last one week. The Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, disclosed this while giving update on the Armed Forces of Nigeria operations between July […]

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Let schools remain closed

Ihesiulo Grace 10 July 2020 0

Nations, like individuals and corporations, are living in times they make painful decisions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of such decisions that Nigeria made on Wednesday was that schools should remain closed. The schools have been shut down since March due to the outbreak of the virus. But since then, the debate has been […]

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Breaking: FG explains reasons behind deregulation policy 

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The federal government has said in view of recent misguided comments and innuendos, it has become expedient for the Ministry of Petroleum to explain misconceptions around the issue of Petroleum Products Deregulation. Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, in a statement he personally signed Wednesday in Abuja, explained that after a thorough examination […]

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PDP Insists On Magu’s Probe

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded, from the Buhari administration, a comprehensive prosecution of the embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibrahim Magu. The party’s demand, according to its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, came after reviewing the reported circumstances surrounding the investigation

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Ray Ekpu joins Daily Times as Editorial Board adviser

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

A seasoned journalist and a veritable wordsmith Mr Ray Ekpu has been appointed an adviser to the Editorial Board of the Daily Times. He is bringing to the board his rich experience in journalism that spans over 40 years. Ekpu, a renowned editor and columnist, has held top managerial positions in different media organisations. At […]

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$9.8bn is gift from friends, says Yakubu

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

Embattled former Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that 98 per cent of $9.8billion found in his house in Kaduna by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were gifts from friends and associates. He said that the money 9.7 million […]

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Buhari and the Magu probe

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The ongoing probe of the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) holds the potential to muzzle or strengthen the President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption crusade. While the president’s anti-corruption drive has earned him occasional applause, it has also become a source of derision . He and his supporters regale

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Reps commence power sector probe, seek better service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 9 July 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Wednesday began the power sector probe with a view to repositioning it for better service delivery. The investigation is being conducted by the House ad hoc committee chaired by the Majority Leader of the House, Rep. Ado Doguwa (APC/Kano). Declaring the investigative hearing open, House Speaker, Femi Gbajabimila said that […]

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FIRS further extends tax debt payments to August 31st 

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has further extended the closing date of its waiver of penalty and interest window on tax debts owned by individuals and businesses from June 30, 2020, to August 31st, 2020. In a statement released to the newsmen on Wednesday morning by its Director, Communications and Liaison Department, Abdullahi Ismaila […]

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COVID-19 could lead to brain damages – New study

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

A new study has revealed that infection with COVID-19 can lead to brain damages, including delirium and nerve damage, the study by researchers at University College London (UCL) showed on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Save our doctors from COVID-19 death According to the researchers, since COVID-19 broke out, there appeared to be a “concerning increase” of […]

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Just in: FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma replaces suspended Ibrahim Magu

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020

Following the suspension of Ibrahim Magu, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bala Ciroma has been appointed as the new Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). READ ALSO: BREAKING: President Buhari reportedly suspends Ibrahim Magu Details later.

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Sani Mohammed tipped to head EFCC as Magu’s houses are searched

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*Probe tears PACAC apart, Malami accused of stalling anti-corruption fight *Sagay distances self from defending him, detained at FCID Head of operations of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Sani Mohammed, was yesterday strongly tipped to take charge at the anti-corruption agency just as the Karu and Maitama, Abuja houses of its embattled acting […]

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Buhari appoints Mustafa Chike-Obi as Nigeria’s special envoy to U.S.

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

Following the current differences between the United States (U. S.) government and the leading continental stakeholders in the African Development Bank (AfDB), President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mustapha Chike-Obi, casually known as MCO, as Special Envoy to the

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African economy to decline by $189.7bn

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

African Development Bank (AfDB) has forecasted that Nigeria and the rest of the continent will suffer a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) loss of $189.7 billion in 2020. AfDB, in its African Economic Outlook report released on Tuesday, stated that Africa could suffer GDP losses in 2020 between $145.5 billion (baseline) and $189.7 billion (worst case). […]

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Reps probe alleged withdrawal of $1.5bn from NLNG account

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to investigate the alleged illegal withdrawal of 1.05 billion dollars from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) account by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by the Minority Leader, Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP/Delta) at plenary on Tuesday. Moving […]

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774,000 jobs: Ngige apologises on behalf of executive

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2020 0

*Keyamo kicks, says N’Assembly wants to bypass him Executive arm government on Tuesday soft pedaled on the face-off with the legislature over modalities for implementation of 774,000 jobs proposed under the N52b Special Public Works Programme (SPW). Minister  of Labour , Employment and Productivity , Dr Chris Ngige,  made the apology during a visit to […]