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The Royal Court in Jersey, a UK island, has seized approximately $9 million traced back to Nigerian government officials involved in corruption during the tenure of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The funds, originally intended for arms and aviation equipment to combat Boko Haram, were...
In a revealing memoir titled "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015 – 2023)," former President Buhari clarifies why he chose not to dismiss Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, amidst speculations about Emefiele's...
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the appeal lodged by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Saidu Umar, challenging the election victory of Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu. The five-member panel, led by Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, adjourned the proceedings...
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is under intense scrutiny for his connection to the ongoing scandal within the Humanitarian Ministry. His company, New Planet Project, reportedly received substantial consultancy fees, sparking calls for his suspension. While some argue that Tunji-Ojo's work...
Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, staunchly defends his ex-principal, former President Muhammadu Buhari, against accusations of bigotry and nepotism. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today program after the launch of his book, 'Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special...
In a recent revelation, former President Muhammadu Buhari shed light on the motive behind his public apology to Nigerians before leaving office in 2023. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, Buhari emphasized that his decision was not driven by a desire to deliberately cause pain or anguish...
The Supreme Court has decided to reserve judgment on the appeal filed by Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate challenging the victory of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 18 March, 2023 governorship election in Rivers State. The...
President Bola Tinubu made a striking statement during the unveiling of two books in Abuja, asserting that former President Muhammadu Buhari's plan to relocate to Niger Republic is now impossible due to border closure. Buhari had previously expressed his intention to retire to Daura, his...
Jersey's Royal Court has ruled in favor of repatriating stolen assets valued at £6.9 million ($8.9 million) to Nigeria. The move follows a forfeiture notice issued by Jersey's Attorney General in November, alleging that the funds, held in a Jersey bank account, were likely misappropriated by...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has called for an emergency security meeting scheduled for Tuesday morning. As reports of a surge in kidnappings send shockwaves through the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), residents are voicing their unease and...
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