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Faced with forfeiture actions against a host of his assets initiated by the Obasanjo government, in conjunction with the government of the United States, Abubakar Bagudu, who is the current Kebbi State Governor, entered into a settlement deal with the federal government in 2003. Under the terms of that accord, which was approved by a […]

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, yesterday said with the renewed zeal shown by Nigerian troops battling Boko Haram and the Islamic State for West African Province (ISWAP) in the North-east, as well as the menace of the terrorists and their criminalities may end in just a matter of days. In a letter […]

A Federal High Court in Kano, yesterday, set aside an interim investigation report of the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), which recommended the suspension of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi 11 from office, pending an investigation into alleged corruption, embezzlement and misappropriation against the monarch in the administration of the Kano […]

The dramatic turn of events in Bayelsa State which has fueled renewed calls for Adams Oshiomhole to step down as chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is disgraceful and embarrassing to say the least. The rancorous and highly distracting smothering crisis has seen the APC secretariat in the capital city, Abuja, besieged by […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday approached the Supreme Court with a fresh application asking the apex court to reverse its judgment that voided the victory of its candidate, Mr. David Lyon, in the last governorship election in Bayelsa State. The APC, in the application filed on its behalf by its team of lawyers led […]

The Federal Government has appealed to the United States to rescind its decision on immigrant visa ban on Nigerians due to the age-long ties between the two nations. Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, made the call yesterday while receiving the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, and her team in Abuja. “The Government of Nigeria […]

The Rivers State Government has condemned attacks on former Governor of the state, Dr. Peter Odili and his family following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the election of Mr. David Lyon as winner of the November 16 governorship election in Bayelsa State. Odili’s wife, Justice Mary Odili, headed a five-man panel of the Supreme […]

The recent revelation by the Borno State Commissioner for Information Babakura Jato that  about 1,400 repentant Boko Haram suspects have been released in three tranches by the military and re-integrated into the society since Operation Safe Corridor, the government’s de-radicalization programme started in 2016, has generated a lot of angst, not just among the civilian […]

President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday commemorated the second anniversary of the abduction of Leah Sharibu, the remaining Dapchi schoolgirl in captivity, with a vow to ensure her release. It is incredible to note that she is still in captivity. Sharibu was one of the 110 schoolgirls, aged between 11 and 19 years, kidnapped by Boko Haram […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday ordered the release of the International Passport of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Mohammed Sambo Dasuki (Rtd). Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf gave the order while delivering ruling in an application brought by Dasuki, seeking the release of his passport for the purpose of renewal […]

Contrary to claims by critics that President Muhammadu Buhari lacks power under the law to extend the tenure of service chiefs, the president is at liberty to delay the retirement of any military chief whose services are still needed. The Revised Armed Forces of Nigeria’s Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service 2017 (HTACOS), a copy […]

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja named Prof. Kemebradikumo Daniel Pondei as the Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).   Poindei replaces Joy Nunieh, who until her removal Wednesday; headed the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the commission in acting capacity.   A statement by the Special Adviser to the President […]