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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured an interim forfeiture of  N725.3 million and property located in the Banana Island area of Ikoyi, Lagos, linked to Patrick Akpobolokemi, former director-general of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). The order of forfeiture was given on Monday by Tijjani Ringim, judge […]

Wapkerem Maigida, a former spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), is dead. Daily Trust reports that Ayodele Famuyiwa, NAF spokesperson, confirmed Maigida’s death in Abuja on Monday. Maigida was said to have slumped and died despite being hale and hearty before the incident. TheCable had reported that Oladayo Amao, chief […]

Salihu Lukman, vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north-west, says Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman, should account for the billions of naira that accrued to the party from the sales of forms. In the build-up to the party’s presidential primary election, at least 20 hopefuls purchased the expression of interest and […]

Salihu Lukman, vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north-west, says Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman, should account for the billions of naira that accrued to the party from the sales of forms. In the build-up to the party’s presidential primary election, at least 20 hopefuls purchased the expression of interest and […]

Tonye Cole, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers, says he was slapped and injured in the fracas that broke out at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in the state. An altercation broke out when Cole arrived at the INEC office to inspect materials used in the March […]

Olisa Agbakoba, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), says speedy dispensation of presidential election petitions is a strategy against having an interim government. The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday said it had confirmed a plot “by some key players” to install an interim government and stop Bola Ahmed […]

Ifeoma, wife of Orji Uzor Kalu, chief whip of the senate, is dead. Kalu announced her demise in a Facebook post on Monday. She was 61. The former governor of Abia did not give details about her death. The senator said a memorial service would be held in her honour in […]

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 922 suspected cases of cholera have been recorded across the country as of March 5. The agency, in its latest cholera situation report, said the cases were reported in 12 states — Abia, Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Ebonyi, Kano, Katsina, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Sokoto and […]

Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have clashed in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers state, sending a wave of panic across the city. The altercation occurred on Monday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office located in the GRA area of Port Harcourt. […]

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, an Igbo socio-cultural association, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to arrest and prosecute those planning to install an interim government. The socio-cultural association is different from Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the group formerly led by the deceased George Obiozor.  Last week, the secret police said it had confirmed a […]