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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reaffirmed its order directing the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) not to take further steps in the move to seize the property of the immediate-past Governor of Zamfara State, Mr Abdulaziz Yari. Justice Nkeonye Maha in a short […]
The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has called on young people to leverage on opportunities in the agriculture through the use of digital technology, to change the face of the sector in Nigeria and Africa. Prof. Osinbajo stated this on Wednesday while speaking during the Presidential Panel session of the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) at […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is seeking the support of traditional rulers in the country to tackle forms of corruption. EFCC’s Ibadan Zonal Head, Mr Friday Bello, disclosed this when he led some officials of the commission on a visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The team visited the traditional […]
Chelsea striker, Olivier Giroud, has admitted he is open to an exit in 2020 and says the Major League Soccer (MLS) could be his next destination. Giroud penned a new deal at Stamford Bridge over the summer but will be out of contract next June. The 32-year-old told RMC Sport the MLS would be […]
Neymar will retire at Paris Saint-Germain, unless his salary demands and asking price are lowered, according to LaLiga president Javier Tebas. The Brazil forward was strongly linked with a move back to Spain, with the 27-year-old keen on a return to Barcelona. The transfer did not materialise in the end and Neymar will have to […]
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona has been appointed coach of Gimnasia, Esgrima La Plata in Argentina Superliga. The 58-year-old was last in charge of Ascenso MX side, Dorados de Sinaloa, but left his post in June this year due to health reasons. Speaking after his new appointment as coach of Gimnasia, Maradona wrote on Instagram: “Finally, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari’s special envoy has arrived in Johannesburg, for a meeting with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The special representative of the President is the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Ahmed Abubakar. Ambassador Abubakar was received at the O.R. Tambo International Airport by the Nigerian High Commissioner and other mission officials. He […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the government and people of Zimbabwe over the passing of the founding father and former President, Robert Mugabe. Robert Mugabe’s death was announced earlier on Friday by the country’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa. Mr Mugabe was 95-years-old as at the time of his death. In a statement by his special […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila has said that the House will authorise legal funding for Nigerians who are victims of the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Mr Gbajabiamila revealed this at a press briefing on the xenophobic attacks in the country. “The house will also authorise legal funding for […]
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-stated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that Lagos is crime-free. He made this known at the commissioning of 125 patrol vehicles and 35 patrol motorcycles for the use of security operatives in the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Sanwo-Olu noted that the model thought-out 13 years […]
