July 2020

Reps To Bar Courts From Sacking President, Governors

Lebanese Ambassador Walks Out On Nigeria’s Reps Members

July 10, 2020 10:03 am

The Lebanese Ambassador to Nigeria, M Houssam Diab, on Thursday, walked out on members of the Nigerian House of Representatives Committee on Diaspora Affairs.

Mr. Diab was summoned by the House Committee to explain the alleged maltreatment of the West African nation in Lebanon.

This followed a recent incident involving one Temitope Arowolo, who is undergoing trial for alleged attempted murder in the country.

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Diab walked out of the lawmaker because he was not impressed with the presence of the media at the venue when the meeting commenced.

Chairman …

₦4b Loot - I’m Not Afraid, Resign First – Ude Dares Osinbajo

₦4b Loot: I’m Not Afraid, Resign First – Ude Dares Osinbajo

July 10, 2020 10:02 am

Jackson Ude, the blogger who accused Prof. Yemi Osinbajo of collecting ₦4 billion from Ibrahim Magu, the suspended acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared that he was not afraid of the Vice President.

Osinbajo had on Thursday asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to investigate allegations that he received ₦4 billion from Magu.

This was contained in a petition addressed to Adamu through Osinbajo’s lawyer, Taiwo Osipitan and dated July 8, 2020.

The Vice President asked IGP Adamu to initiate criminal proceedings against Jackson Ude if the allegations are proven to be …

UK Govt Reveals When Visa Applications Will Resume In Nigeria

UK Govt Reveals When Visa Applications Will Resume In Nigeria

July 10, 2020 10:02 am

The British High Commission in Nigeria has said visa applications will resume soon.

In a statement on Thursday, the Commission explained that Nigerians hoping to visit the UK could do so once international flights resume.

The statement read in part: “UK visa application centres are reopening in phased manner globally when it is safe to do so and when we can operate an effective service.

“TSL contact are putting appropriate measures in place and working hard to reopen in Nigeria. We will share details of when VACs will reopen soon.”

The airspace was shut in the country to domestic and …

Ibrahim Magu - Danjuma Breaks Silence On Frozen Account

Ibrahim Magu: Danjuma Breaks Silence On Frozen Account

July 10, 2020 10:01 am

General Theophilus Danjuma has refuted reports circulated by Olusegun Adeniyi, chairman of ThisDay editorial board that they had an issue with the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, leading to his arrest and suspension.

Former Head of State, General Abdulsalam Abubakar had also denied involvement in Magu’s travails.

Magu was said to have raided the home of Gen Abubakar and froze the accounts of Gen TY Danjuma without the knowledge of President Muhammadu Buhari.

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However, both retired Generals said they don’t have anything to …

Ibrahim Magu Threatens To Go On Hunger Strike

Ibrahim Magu Threatens To Go On Hunger Strike

July 10, 2020 6:59 am

Apparently sensing that the Presidency may keep him in detention indefinitely until he answers Allegations Made Against Him By The Attorney-General, embattled Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibrahim Magu, may go on hunger strike.

Some politicians and other wealthy Nigerians and foreigners, who alleged that they were duped by Magu and some operatives of the EFCC, are said to have started forwarding petitions on how they were coerced to part with huge sums of money and property under the guise of recovering ill-gotten wealth.

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EFCC Releases List Of Nine Internet Fraudsters In Minna

Panel Quizzes EFCC Secretary, Directors

July 10, 2020 6:58 am

The presidential panel investigating sundry allegations against the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, yesterday questioned the secretary, Olanipekun Olukoyede, and directors of the commission.

Magu is facing corruption allegation by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

The Guardian gathered that the panel led by Justice Ayo Salami had extended invitation the top officials of EFCC to provide details on some of the allegations against Magu.

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The former anti-graft czar appeared before the panel from the …

Buhari To Sign Revised ₦10.8 Trillion 2020 Budget Into Law

Buhari To Sign Revised ₦10.8 Trillion 2020 Budget Into Law

July 10, 2020 6:58 am

President Muhammadu Buhari will today sign into law the revised 2020 budget of N10.8 trillion. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Dr. Zainab Ahmed, disclosed this yesterday while briefing the leadership of the National Assembly on plans to submit the 2021-2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) later this month.

Ahmed, who briefed principal officers of the Senate and House of Representatives, led by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the President had given directives for the Ministry to expedite action on next year’s budget estimates to enable him present the …

Police Inspector Kills Motorcyclist over ₦50 Face Mask In Imo

Police Inspector Kills Motorcyclist Over ₦50 Face Mask In Imo

July 10, 2020 6:28 am

A 27-year-old man was killed yesterday at the popular Banana Junction in Amaifeke town, near Orlu, in Imo State, by an Inspector of Police attached to the Orlu Division.

The inspector was among a team of policemen who mounted roadblock in that area and used the opportunity to enforce the wearing of face masks in compliance with directive of the state government to curb the spread of COVID-19.

 

Police Officer Allegedly Kills Motorcyclist For Not Wearing Face ...

 

The deceased, who was alleged to have hailed from the nearby Okporo community, was carrying a passenger and was not putting on a face mask when the inspector stopped him.…

Ize-Iyamu To Obaseki - How Much Dollars Did You Pay PDP

Ize-Iyamu To Obaseki: How Much Dollars Did You Pay PDP?

July 10, 2020 4:16 am

The Campaign Organization of Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Edo 2020 Governorship election, has challenged Governor Godwin Obaseki to confess the amount of dollars he allegedly paid the PDP in exchange for the party’s ticket instead of distracting the people of Edo State with a screening of videos involving Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano State.

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In a statement endorsed by the Director of Communication and Media, Mr. John Mayaki, Governor Obaseki was also asked to reveal the amount of state …

Wike To Uzodinma -Don't Talk When Govs Are Talking

Wike To Uzodinma: “Don’t Talk When Govs Are Talking”

July 10, 2020 4:15 am

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has replied Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo State after Uzodinma recently boasted that the All Progressive Party (APC) led government will teach the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Gov Nyesom Wike on how to conduct a transparent election in the forthcoming Edo State gubernatorial election.

Governor Uzodinma had earlier boasted to Governor Wike that Nigerians trusted the APC party because of their transparency in running the affairs of the country and the people of Edo are committed in voting for Pastor Ize Iyamu of the APC.

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How Petitions On Tinubu’s Bullion Vans Landed Magu In Trouble

How Petitions On Tinubu’s Bullion Vans Landed Magu In Trouble

July 10, 2020 4:15 am

The ongoing probe of Ibra­him Magu, suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is already raising dust in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over the fate of Asiwaju Bola Tinu­bu, former governor of Lagos State and the party’s national leader.

Magu is currently being inves­tigated by a presidential panel led by Justice Ayo Salami over allegations levelled against him by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami.

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Malami, in a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, had recommended Magu’s …

Meet Candidates For The World Trade Organisation DG Position

Meet Candidates For The World Trade Organisation DG Position

July 10, 2020 4:14 am

Nominations for the Office of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has officially closed. As at close of nomination on July 8 2020, eight nominees from different countries had indicated interests.
The outgoing DG, Azevedo, will be stepping down on August 31, 2020.

Nominees are expected to answer questions from the General Council (involving all its member states) and the Press between 15-17 July, 2020. Several rounds of consultations will follow until a consensus is announced. The DG’s role is expected to be primarily advisory, managerial and renewable after 4 years

Generally, the appointment of the World Trade Organisation …

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