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POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Shettima’s nomination: You’re meddlesome interlopers, Supreme Court tells Atiku, PDP; Mbah, Enugu Gov-Elect Declares Assets

You’re Meddlesome Interlopers, S'Court Tells Atiku Photo Credit:The Nation Newspapers The Supreme Court yesterday hit out at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for seeking the disqualification of Vice-President-elect Kashim Shettima over alleged double nomination in the run-up to the last elections. The apex court dismissed an appeal by the PDP, which would have truncated Monday’s inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu, as not only lacking merit but also frivolous.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Shettima’s nomination: You’re meddlesome interlopers, Supreme Court tells Atiku, PDP; Mbah, Enugu Gov-Elect Declares Assets

JUSTICE

Today's Headlines: Diezani Drags Malami, EFCC To Court, Demands N100 Billion; Court Clears Tinubu For Monday Inauguration

Diezani Drags Malami, EFCC To Court Aformer Minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, as well as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a series of publications by the commission alleging that she stole billions while in office.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Diezani Drags Malami, EFCC To Court, Demands N100 Billion; Court Clears Tinubu For Monday Inauguration

OTHERS

Today's Headlines: Diezani Slams N100bn Libel Suit Against EFCC, Court Affirms Abure As LP Chairman

Diezani Slams N100bn Libel Suit Against AGF, EFCC Photo credit: punch newspaper A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a libel suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Attorney-General of the Federation. In the suit marked CV/6273/2023, the former petroleum boss is accusing the first and second defendants – the EFCC and the AGF – of writing and publishing “false and defamatory reports about her of being a corrupt, dishonest…degenerate, decadent public officer.”

  9 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Diezani Slams N100bn Libel Suit Against EFCC, Court Affirms Abure As LP Chairman

SPORTS

Mixed Reaction As Carragher Exclude Man United Players In His Team Of The Season

The English Premier League is no doubt in its latter stage with less than three games set to be played before the summer break. As usual, in every league, a starting eleven will always be named which will be the combination of the best players of the season.

  11 days ago ago
Mixed Reaction As Carragher Exclude Man United Players In His Team Of The Season

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Supreme Court Clears Way For Tinubu’s Inauguration; Gombe Head of Service resigns

Supreme Court Clears Way For Tinubu’s Inauguration Photo Credit:Nigerian Tribune The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal brought before it by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking the disqualification of the president-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu and the vice president-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from participating in the February 25 presidential election.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Supreme Court Clears Way For Tinubu’s Inauguration; Gombe Head of Service resigns

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Court affirms Abure as LP chairman, restrains Apapa faction, Wike Urges FG To Increase Funding To Police

Court Affirms Abure As LP Chairman Embattled National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has been reinstated back into office by the order of an Edo State High Court. The Court sitting in Benin-City on Friday dismissed the notice of suspension issued against Abure by some party members at the ward level.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Court affirms Abure as LP chairman, restrains Apapa faction, Wike Urges FG To Increase Funding To Police

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: Buhari Takes Tinubu Round His Office, FG Unveils Nigeria Air Aircraft

Buhari takes Tinubu round his office President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday afternoon, conducted the incoming President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, round his own office building and other affiliated offices, including the Executive Council Chamber, Tea Room, the Press Gallery, and the State House Banquet Hall.

  9 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: Buhari Takes Tinubu Round His Office, FG Unveils Nigeria Air Aircraft

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: I’ll Beg Tinubu To Release Nnamdi Kanu – Soludo; I Had Aggressive Breast Cancer, Underwent Two Operations– Diezani

I’ll Beg Tinubu To Release Nnamdi Kanu – Soludo Photo Credit:Daily Post Nigeria Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has vowed to push the incoming administration of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to release Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: I’ll Beg Tinubu To Release Nnamdi Kanu – Soludo; I Had Aggressive Breast Cancer, Underwent Two Operations– Diezani

JUSTICE

Alleged Fraud: Reactions As Diezani Sues EFCC, AGF, Demands 100BN Compensation & Apology

According to PUNCH, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) for what she calls a false and malicious attempt to "paint her as a common criminal."

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Alleged Fraud: Reactions As Diezani Sues EFCC, AGF, Demands 100BN Compensation & Apology

JUSTICE

JUST IN: Diezani sues AGF, EFCC for alleged libel, demands N100bn in damages

Former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has launched a libel action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), seeking N100 billion in damages for charges that she is corrupt. Alison-Madueke also demanded that the EFCC and the AGF apologize to her in three national newspapers "for the false, injurious, malicious, and libelous publications" against her since 2015, when she left the country, in a writ of summons filed on her behalf at a federal high court sitting in Abuja on May 26, 2023 by a team of lawyers led by Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate, and seen by TheCable.

  9 days ago ago
JUST IN: Diezani sues AGF, EFCC for alleged libel, demands N100bn in damages

POLITICS

Former Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Files N100bn Libel Lawsuit Against EFCC and AGF Malami

Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former Minister of Petroleum Resources, has filed a libel suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN). This lawsuit, suit CV/6273/2023, accuses the defendants of publishing false and defamatory reports about her on several news websites and the EFCC's website.

  8 days ago ago
Former Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke Files N100bn Libel Lawsuit Against EFCC and AGF Malami

POLITICS

Today's Headlines: You took Nigeria from top to bottom, Ortom tells Buhari; I’m not afraid of EFCC

You took Nigeria from top to bottom, Ortom tells Buhari Photo credit: Vanguard News Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, weekend, said the last eight years would be remembered by all as the worst in the history of Nigeria. He said it was a period when a country that was flourishing under then-President Goodluck Jonathan was plunged into unimaginable poverty, insecurity, and general maladministration.

  8 days ago ago
Today's Headlines: You took Nigeria from top to bottom, Ortom tells Buhari; I’m not afraid of EFCC

JUSTICE

Alleged fraud: Diezani sues EFCC, AGF, demands N100bn, apology

Punch Newspapers reports that according to Saturday PUNCH, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, a former minister of petroleum resources, has filed a lawsuit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and that of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for what she claims was an attempt to "paint her as a common criminal."

  8 days ago ago
Alleged fraud: Diezani sues EFCC, AGF, demands N100bn, apology

JUSTICE

Today's Headline: Diezani Drags Malami, EFCC To Court, We’ve Run Lagos Very Well – Sanwo-Olu,

Former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Drags Attorney-General Malami, Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC To Court, Demands N100billion Damages Photo Credit: Sahara Reporters Aformer Minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has filed a defamation lawsuit against the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, as well as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over a series of publications by the commission alleging that she stole billions while in office.

  9 days ago ago
Today's Headline: Diezani Drags Malami, EFCC To Court, We’ve Run Lagos Very Well – Sanwo-Olu,

POLITICS

How Buhari's Govt Changed Food Prices at Kitchens and Dinner Tables

According to Daily Post, president Muhammadu Buhari is going to hand over to Bola Tinubu in less than ten days, barring any legal intervention after eight years in office. In the kitchens and at dinner tables, Buhari's changes are noticeable. He promised to change the nation.

  14 days ago ago
How Buhari's Govt Changed Food Prices at Kitchens and Dinner Tables

POLITICS

How the Buhari Government Transformed the Dining Tables and Kitchens of Nigerians in 8 Years

According to Daily Post, President Muhammadu Buhari is set to hand over the reins of power to Bola Tinubu after serving as the President of Nigeria for 8 years. During his tenure, Buhari aimed to bring about change in various aspects of Nigerian life, including the kitchens and dining tables of the citizens.

  14 days ago ago
How the Buhari Government Transformed the Dining Tables and Kitchens of Nigerians in 8 Years

POLITICS

In just eight years, the Buhari government has altered the way Nigerians feed

After eight years in office, President Muhammadu Buhari will hand over to Bola Tinubu in less than ten days, barring any legal intervention. In the kitchens and at dinner tables, Buhari's innovations are evident. He promised to change the nation. After former President Goodluck Jonathan called to admit defeat in 2015, Buhari gave a triumphant acceptance speech, saying, "You voted for change and now change has come."

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In just eight years, the Buhari government has altered the way Nigerians feed

SPORTS

3 talking point: Bournemouth 0 Vs Man United 1.

Man United defeated Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium, thanks to Casemiro's first half acrobatic volley. So, checkout 3 talking points as Man United edge out Bournemouth. Golden glove for David De Gea The Spainard shot stopper needed just one clean sheet to claim the award himself.

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3 talking point: Bournemouth 0 Vs Man United 1.

SPORTS

David De Gea wins Premier League award.

Man United shot stopper David De Gea has officially won the Premier League Golden Glove's award for 2022/23. De Gea David was in action on the south coast, preventing the opposition defence from finding the back of the net for the 17th time in the Premier League this season.

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David De Gea wins Premier League award.

POLITICS

Buhari Not Corrupt Compared To Past Leaders- Garba Shehu

Presidential spokesman Garba Shev said on Tuesday that the president, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retired), is nothing like a scandal. He also said the president did not have bank accounts filled with illegally looted funds. Speaking on Channels Television's "Sunrise Daily," Sheriff said: He also noted his boss' success in fighting corruption.

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Buhari Not Corrupt Compared To Past Leaders- Garba Shehu