The Federal Government said it recovered another $151million and N8 billion looted funds from three sources through whistke-blowers. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos. Mohammed sad actionable information given by whistle-blowers to the office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation led to the recovery of the looted fund. He said the looted funds do not include the 9.2 million dollars in cash allegedly owned by a former Group Managing Director of the NNPC, also a dividend of the whistle-blower policy. “The biggest amount…
Author: David Folami
After the discovery of $9,772,800 and £74,000 in a safe house in the slums of Sabon Tasha area of Kaduna, the EFCC has arrested Andrew Yakubu. According to reports, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission arrested the former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation for hiding the recovered cash reportedly belonging to the Federal Government. Nation newspaper reports that Yakubu is being detained in an EFCC facility in Kano where he is expected to be interrogated. Sources reportedly said Yakubu has admitted the ownership of the money but claimed it is a gift though he’s yet to…
A group, Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), has urged the new Ohaneze leadership to remain apolitical in its approach to unity and socio-economic development of Igbo land. The president of the group, Comrade Augustine Chukwudum, gave the advice while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Enugu. Chukwudum noted that the enormous task facing Ohaneze needed a clear departure from politics and power-struggle as well as affiliation to any political party. “We urged the new executives of Ohaneze to maintain the non-partisan stand of the group. “They should ensure that the organisation stands for equity and justice…
Gifty is your favourite or not-so-favourite Big Brother Naija housemate, who has entertained viewers with her laughable acts. The housemate had kicked off what can be termed a relationship with fellow housemate Soma, who was evicted from the show on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Four days after Soma’s eviction and Gifty has moved on to Bally, describing the Big Brother House as a dormitory during her diary session with Biggie. Viewers took to Twitter to react to her swift recovery of Soma’s eviction. After the nomination show on Monday, February 6, 2017, Biggie announced Bisola, Bassey, CocoIce, Debie-Rise and TTT…
The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, on Saturday in Abuja expressed gratitude to Nigerians for the goodwill and support for Present Buhari. She also expressed her gratitude to Nigerians for their support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration; urging them to sustain the tempo. ”I want to use this opportunity to thank all Nigerians for the goodwill and support for my husband and Nigeria in general,” she said. The First lady also prayed for peace, stability and progress of Nigeria. She made the prayer shortly after her arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Saudi Arabia where she…
Manchester United produced as complete a performance as they have all season to dismiss Watford by a score of 2-1. Though the visitors were well-organised and attacked on the counter with pace, they had no answer for the tempo and precision of United’s passing through midfield, which was at times a joy to watch. Positives United were very strong from front to back, with Juan Mata, Anthony Martial and Henrikh Mkhitaryan a brilliant trio of playmakers. Eric Bailly was excellent at the back, while Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera were dominant in midfield. Negatives If there were any black marks,…
UEFA’s executive on Thursday voted in favour of limiting leaders to three four-year terms and guaranteeing two seats for Europe’s increasingly powerful clubs. The moves were part of reforms that new leader Aleksander Ceferin has vowed to introduce since taking over from the scandal-tainted Michel Platini in September. If agreed at a congress in Helsinki on April 5, the UEFA president and 16 executive members will be limited to three four-year terms. The governance reforms would also mean that any executive member seeking reelectiion must hold an active top office in his country’s national association, such as president or general…
Borussia Dortmund’s CEO and president met their RB Leipzig counterparts on Thursday to apologise for last weekend’s violent attacks by hooligans as police say they have started prosecuting the culprits. Dortmund police have reportedly started criminal proceedings in 32 cases after violent attacks broke out before last Saturday’s German league match when hooligans set upon Leipzig fans, including women and children. During the attacks, four police officers and 10 visiting fans were injured, but the levels of hatred aimed at RB and their fans have shocked Germany’s football community. Around 60 banners, many bearing insulting slogans aimed at Leipzig, were…
Edinson Cavani and Angel Di Maria stole the show in Paris Saint Germain’s 3-0 win at Bordeaux on Friday in an ideal warm-up for next week’s Champions League clash with Barcelona. PSG joined Monaco, who face Metz on Saturday, on 55 points at the top of Ligue 1 but remain second on goal difference. Marco Verratti was back for PSG after sitting out their last four games with a calf injury. He joined his fellow Italian Thiago Motta – suspended for the Barcelona game – and Adrien Rabiot in midfield. PSG coach Unai Emery also welcomed back first choice keeper…
In 2014, Kylie Jenner initially filed a US trademark application for the name ‘Kylie’. But Kylie Minogue responded with an opposition letter to Jenner’s request in 2016. Unfortunately for Jenner, a judge decided this year to dismiss her application to trademark the name. Insiders reveal that Jenner is really unhappy with the judge’s decision and intends to appeal. She wants nothing more than to own Kylie.com ‘She is not going to stop fighting Minogue until she gets the exclusive rights to the name ‘Kylie’,’ the insider said. Jenner believes she is more of a star than Minogue and needs the…
21-year-old model, Demi Rose, who was rumoured to be dating Kylie Jenner‘s rapper boyfriend, Tyga, is sizzling in a Valentine’s shoot which sees her dressed in nothing but a red lingerie set. The British born social media favourite hugs her generous curves seductively as she poses for the camera, giving her best sultry look. Although she bears a slight resemblance to rival, Kylie, her thicker curves make her all the more appealing and the younger woman might want to watch out as Demi is set to relocate to the US pretty soon.
Dencia‘s known to have changed her complexion to a very light tone and has even been caught in a war of words with actresses Lupita Nyong’o and LisaRaye McCoy for criticising her skin lightening cream, Whitenicious. But now it looks like Dencia might be missing her old skin tone. The Cameroonian singer and businesswoman recently posed for a new photoshoot looking a lot darker than she has in recent years. Posing in a fur, lace and leather ensemble, the singer struck sexy poses for the camera. She also traded her signature blonde hair for a darker hair colour to match…
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal has approved the dissolution of the management committee of Sokoto State Board of Internal Revenue. The State Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Saidu Umar, in a statement, said a nine-member interim management committee had been constituted, pending when a substantive board would be appointed. The commissioner urged the new appointees to develop a ”holistic road map” that would strengthen the board. According to him, the state government will provide necessary support to the new team, headed by Aminu Dalhatu, to enable it achieve optimum results. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalled that Tambuwal had, at a recent…
A luxury high-rise building reportedly belonging to ex-Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been uncovered by the EFCC. The property which reportedly worth $37.5m (N11.75bn) is said to be situated on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. A report by Punch Newspaper disclosed that the embattled former Minister of Petroleum Resources’ property was purchased between 2011 and 2012. It was also reported that the luxurious property comprises 18 flats and six penthouses. The property was allegedly acquired in the name of a shell company, Rusimpex Limited under the control of Afamefuna Nwokedi of Stillwaters law firm, in Lagos. “The aggressive drive by the EFCC…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has met with the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa. According to reports, the governor met with the acting president on his way to Bayelsa on Friday, February 10, 2017 at a reception held for at the airport. It was further reported that Wike and Osinbajo held a brief meeting at the sidelines after the reception formalities. After the private yet quick meet, the Acting President was reported to have departed for Bayelsa State, in company of Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu; Minister of State…
A euphoric Alaves who have reached the King’s Cup final for the first time in their 96-year history will demand “a very good version” of Barcelona in their La Liga clash in Vitoria on Saturday, according to Barca coach Luis Enrique. Alaves, who face holders Barca in the Cup final, have won six, including a 2-1 triumph at the Nou Camp, and drawn nine of their 21 league games since winning promotion to La Liga this season. The Basque side are 12th in the standings and have not lost at home since November 20. “It’s the surprise team of the…
Chelsea may now be nine points clear at the top of the Premier League but Antonio Conte is experienced enough to know the title race is far from over. Conte’s side make the trip to Burnley on Sunday in high spirits thanks to their 3-1 victory over title rivals Arsenal last weekend. The Blues have won 16 of their last 18 league matches and are odds-on favourites to be crowned champions. But Conte is not getting carried away because the Chelsea manager is well aware any slip could allow one of the chasing pack to close the gap. “Until the…
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez said on Thursday the club was satisfied with goalkeeper Keylor Navas, but refused to deny local press speculation the European champions would sign a replacement. Manchester United stopper David de Gea and Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois have both been linked with a switch to Real Madrid as Coata Rica international Navas’s form has dipped. “We won’t deny all rumours, but we won’t be working on a transfer before the end of the season,” Perez said when asked about reports in Marca and AS that the De Gea dossier was in advanced stages. “We are satisfied with…
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp have their backs to the wall as their teams go in search of restorative victories in the Premier League this weekend. Arsenal have fallen 12 points off the pace after successive losses against Watford and leaders Chelsea, while Liverpool are a point further back following a dismal sequence of five league games without victory. Klopp’s men entertain second-place Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Saturday, with the German coach setting his team a daunting target of winning every league match for the rest of the season. “In my dreams we can win…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Arsene Wenger will quit the Premier League club at the end of the season. Wenger is out of contract in the summer and the Gunners boss has yet to agree a new deal amid growing anger among Arsenal fans at the team’s failure to mount a strong title challenge. Arsenal are trailing 12 points behind leaders Chelsea following a damaging 3-1 defeat at their London rivals last weekend. It is 13 years since Wenger last led Arsenal to the English title and some supporters believe it is time for him to go. Wright, who played…