EFCC Is Entertaining Nigerians With Comedy-PDP

The People Democratic Party, PDP, has described the activities of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as comedy and bunch of entertainments, noting the agency had drifted from the focussed body established in 2003 by Olusegun Obasanjo, who became President on its platform.

Dogara Blasts El-Rufai, Says Governor Undermining Buhari, National Assembly

Dogara

The war of words between the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru el-Rufai has continued unabated as the speaker yesterday accused the governor of undermining the parliament and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Recall El-Rufai had, two days ago, published his security votes in reaction to a challenge from the speaker.

Nigeria Will End Up In A Very, Very Bad State If… – Osinbajo

Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has warned that Nigeria is at the risk of plunging into more crisis, if the present war against corruption fails.

The Nation's number two citizen noted that corruption was fiercely waging reprisal attacks in states, but assured the public that President Muhammadu Buhari was committed to sustaining the anti-corruption fight to ensure the system was cleaned up and government business done the right way.He also called for a re-orientation of Nigerians.

Certificate Scandal: Dino Melaye's School Mate Finally Reveals The Truth

Dino Melaye

A schoolmate of embattled Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District Dino Melaye, Abdussobur Salaam, at the Ahmadu Bello University, ABU, has said the certificate scandal rocking the senator is a retribution for his past sins.

Salaam‎ who now works at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), spoke against the backdrop of the certificate controversy in which the senator is currently embroiled.

I Did Only Three Things In Prison-Obasanjo

Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated his prisons experience, saying that he did three things while he was in Yola and Kirikiri prisons serving a jail term for a phantom coup charges by the late military dictator, Sani Abacha.

He also said there should be no position that a man should  find himself in life where he should not be useful to God.

He also posited that the major challenge in life was not how to stay alive but “what to live for and what to live with.”

Buhari Not In Certificate Mess, Says Presidency [See List Of Prominent Nigerians With Certificate Scandals]

Buhari

The Presidency has reacted to claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is enmeshed in a certificate scandal, saying nothing could be further from the truth.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated this in a statement made available to journalists.

Opinion: The President’s Handlers And His Health

Buhari

This piece was triggered by a tweet I stumbled on recently. Emanating from the tweeter handle of one George Okusanya, it read, ‘Femi Adesina: “The president is not sick”. Lai Mohammed: “The president is hale and hearty”. GMB: “I couldn’t recall ever being so sick”.’

Clearly, the tweet juxtaposes the words of Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, and Lai Mohammed, the President’s Minister of Information and Culture, on the one hand, and those of the President on the other hand.

Why Osinbajo, Malami Will Decide Magu's Fate As EFCC Boss

Magu

The fate of Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission will be decided by the legal advice of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Mr. Abubakar Malami.

According to a Vanguard report, President Muhammadu Buhari is weighing two options on the fate of Mr. Ibrahim Magu as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Customs Boss Must Resign, Senate Tells Buhari

The Senate, yesterday, declared the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col. Hameed Ali (rtd) unfit to hold public office in the country and, therefore, urged him to resign and vacate the office.

I Didn't Reject Any Chieftaincy Title From Olubadan- Tinubu

Tinubu

Former Lagos state governor and the national leader of All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dismissed rumour making the rounds in some quarters that he rejected a chieftaincy title offered him by the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Saliu Adetunji, Ajeogungunniso I.

Paris-London Loan Refund: Nigerian Governors' Forum Opens Up

Nigerian Governors' forum

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF,  has last night, cleared the air on claims that a large chunk of cash meant for the refund to states from the Paris and London clubs had been diverted and shared by some unnamed governors in the country.

Again, El-Rufai Bombs Buhari, Says His Government Failing Nigerians

El-Rufai

Kaduna State Governor,Mallam Nasir El- Rufai, in a 29-page memo dated September 22, 2016 and entitled: “Immediate and medium term imperatives for President Muhammadu Buhari,” wrote on the inability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) government to meet expectations of Nigerians

See The Staggering Amount Abacha's Son Is About To Reclaim As Oil Bloc

Late Abacha

Son of the late military Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Mohammed, had begun a legal battle to reclaim the $1.3 billion Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245, which was allocated to Malabu Oil Gas Limited. Mohammed Abacha is a Director and the largest shareholder of Malabu Oil Gas Limited.

Ministers In Panic Mood, As Presidency Considers El-Rufai's Memo

Buhari

There are strong indications last night that panic and uncertainty may have gripped some cabinet members, including ministers in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. It was gathered that the panic-stricken ministers were apparently scared by the recent memo written by Kaduna State Governor,

Saraki Should Not Be Senate President If Magu Can't Be EFCC Chairman-Ali Ndume

Ali Ndume

Erstwhile Senate Majority Leader, Ali Ndume, has berated the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, saying he ought not remain in office as head of the Upper Chambers, if the senate could refuse to confirm Ibrahim Magu, as Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, based on allegations levelled against him.

Please, No 2019 For Buhari (MUST READ)

Let me seize this opportunity to bid our President, Muhammadu Buhari, welcome back from his medical trip to the United Kingdom. I am happy he is back on his feet instead of lying inside a life support machine even dead as earlier rumoured.

Obasanjo Explains On Malabo Oil Deal, Says It Is Height Of Corruption

Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has warned a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Bello Adoke, to stop mentioning his name in the controversial $1.1 billion Malabu Oil deal.

Obasanjo said he considered the controversial award of OPL 245 oil field licence as the “height of corruption,” and could not have participated in negotiations that led to the deal.

EFCC Arrests Jonathan's Godson In Possession Of N2 Billion

George Turnah

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mr. George Turnah, a godson of former President Goodluck Jonathan, over alleged possession of N2 billion.

Turnah is a former Special Adviser to ex-Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr. Dan Abia.

Osinbajo Briefs Buhari, Says I Am Back As Vice President

Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo yesterday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the presidential villa, Abuja. The meeting, which lasted for over an hour, afforded the two leaders an opportunity to review some of the policy decisions taken by government while Buhari was away in London for medical vacation.

God Has Spared Your Life, It Is Time To Free Kanu, Dasuki- Fayose To Buhari

Fayose and Buhari

Ekiti state Governor Ayodele Fayose  has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to grant unconditional pardon and release to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, and other unjustly incarcerated Nigerians like the ex-National Security Adviser (NSA) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Sambo Dasuki.