Militants' Attack Avengers, Arepo militants are common criminals - Ijaw Youths He said Ijaw is willing to resolve the crisis in Lagos, and will always condemn any action that will jeopardise peace in the state and its environs. Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has disowned Niger Delta Avengers and the Arepo militants in Lagos and Ogun states, saying they are common criminals. Speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, IYC President, Udengs Eradiri , urged Nigerians to stop linking the militants to Ijaw people. “There is an economic crime going on along the pipelines in this country. There are Yoruba people there. There are Igbo, there are Hausa, Fulani, Ijaw and other ethnic nationalities involved in the crime going on in Arepo. Nigerians should stop ascribing it to Ijaw people," Eradiri said. "Nigerians should stop ascribing anything that happens in the Niger Delta to Ijaw people. For the avoidance of doubt, Niger Delta Avengers are not Ijaw ...
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Amaechi Why I might step away from government - Minister Amaechi denied allegations levelled against him by his successor in Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, that he received over N3.1 trillion during his tenure. Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amechi has said that he might put his political career on hold after serving his current ministerial term. Lamenting what he described as “deliberate attempt” to link public office holders to corruption, Amaechi said he did not steal money from the Rivers State treasury throughout his term as governor. The Minister, who stated this at a meeting on corruption organised by the ministry of justice, denied allegations levelled against him by his successor, Nyesom Wike , that he received over N3.1 trillion during his tenure. “I feel that after this ministerial appointment, I should do everything possible to stay away from government because in spite of all the forms of transparency I introduced in government, ...
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Obanikoro How I moved election money for Ex-minister - Fmr. Aide-de Camp Adewale told the anti-graft agency that his job was to carry out all the instructions given by his boss, Obanikoro. A Nigerian Navy officer, Lt.-Cdr Olumide Adewale , has revealed that he helped former minister of Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, to transport money to Akure, and confirmed that the money was received by Abiodun Agbele for Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State. According to Sahara Reporters, Adewale, who was the Aide-de-Camp to Obanikoro, stated this on Wednesday, July 28, while being grilled by the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The money was said to be part of the N4.7 billion that was paid into Obanikoro’s sons’ company account, Sylvan McNamara. Adewale told the anti-graft agency that his job was to carry out all the instructions given by his boss, Obanikoro. He recalled that on June 16, 2014, he and Obanikoro, went to the Murtala Muha...
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SOUND OF VICTORY SEASON ONE WITH EBRIGHT Our set time to impact lives through the medium of worship and stirring of God's manifest presence with our instrument of worship has come. (SOUND OF VICTORY) Season 1 with EBright is a live saxophone ministration service. On 21 August by 2pm @peoples club hall Owerri road(Grace streams auditorium) Onitsha. Its another first impression.
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Femi Aribisala Columnist says Buhari allegedly misappropriated N25.7b as PTF chairman Aribisala said the Haruna Adamu probe panel indicted Buhari, adding that another N500m disappeared under his watch. Controversial columnist and public commentator, Femi Aribisala has alleged that N25.7b got missing under President Buhari’s watch, when he was in charge of the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF). He said the Haruna Adamu probe panel indicted Buhari, adding that another N500m disappeared under his watch. Aribisala also slammed Buhari for reportedly saying Gen. Sani Abacha did not steal money, sighting news reports of the recovery of the late dictator’s loot as evidence. The columnist added that there are people who also stole money that are in the All Peoples Congress (APC), adding that most of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) thieves have crossed to the ruling party. Aribisala said this while being interviewed on a Channels Television program, Sunrise Daily. ...
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Goodluck Jonathan Count me out of 2019 presidential race – Ex President says GEJ also denied reports saying he is making consultations with some influential Nigerians to strengthen his presidential ambition. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked those clamouring for him to contest in the 2019 presidential race to dump their dreams. The former President also denied reports saying he is making consultations with some influential Nigerians to strengthen his presidential ambition. Speaking to The Daily Sun, GEJ’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Eze said the ex President is not interested in returning to Aso-Rock. Adding that Jonathan has never made any declaration in private or publicly to any person or group. READ: 'I know Buhari is investigating me,' GEJ says GEJ also revealed that he is aware that the Buhari-led administration is investigating him for corruption. The former People's Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary in Ekiti State, Tope Aluko alleged ...