FEC approves N40 billion for resuscitation of Kontagora Dam

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved N40.2 billion for the resuscitation and completion of Kontagora/Auna Dam and Irrigation project in Niger as well as N226 million for pests control along 11 frontline states. The Ministers of Water Resources and Agriculture, Suleiman Adamu and Audu Ogbeh, respectively, said these were part of the Council’s…

New York attack suspect charged with providing support to Islamic State

An Uzbek immigrant suspected of killing eight people in New York City by plowing a truck into cyclists and pedestrians on a bike path was charged in federal court on Wednesday with acting on behalf of the militant group Islamic State. The suspect, Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who was hospitalized after a police officer shot and…

Sergio Aguero sets record as city progress

Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s all-time leading goalscorer in a 4-2 win at Napoli that saw them qualify for the Champions League knockout phase with two games to spare. Aguero underscored his name in the City history books with the winner on 69 minutes – his 178th goal for the club, one more than Eric…

Superb Spurs flatten Real Madrid

Tottenham produced a superb performance to record a famous 3-1 win over Real Madrid at Wembley, securing qualification to the Champions League last 16. Dele Alli turned home from close range after Kieran Trippier’s cross to put the hosts ahead on 28 minutes, and Alli scored again after the break (56) as his shot deflected…

EFCC summons Oke sacked NIA DG, wife

Chidi Samuel || The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, (EFCC) has summoned the former DG of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador, Ayo Oke and his wife Folashade over the $45.45 million discover at Osborne flats Ikoyi, Lagos earlier this year. Oke was sacked earlier in the week by President Muhammadu Buhari following the recommendation of the…

Police unmask masterminds of Ozubulu Church killings

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr. Garba Umar, on Wednesday, unmasked two suspects behind the invasion and killing of 18 worshipers at St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu. The suspects are Prince Charles Obi a.k.a Gozila and Dickson Nwodi. Umar disclosed this during a press briefing at Amawbia near Awka and added that the duo, based in…

Ebonyi Governor sacks Attorney General

Chidi Samuel || Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has sacked the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Augustine Nwakwoagu. In a statement on Wednesday evening signed by his Principal Secretary, Mr.Clement Nweke, Umahi said that Nwankwoegu was relieved of his appointment over ‘acts inconsistent with his official duties’. The statement further directed the…

Video- Oyo-Ita and Kyari in hot exchange of words over Maina’s leaked memo

Ebun Francis || A video of the exchange of words between President Buhari’s chief of staff, Abba Kyari and the head of service of the federation Winifred Oyo- Ita made the rounds in the social media on Wednesday. The video showed an obviously angry Oyo-Ita having an altercation with Kyari with the vice president, Prof…

Cabal bought houses abroad and registered them in Magu’s name – EFCC

Ebun Francis || The Economic and Financial Crime Commission on Wednesday raised alarm over the plot by some unscrupulous individuals to frame its acting chairman, Ibrahim Magu with ownership of some houses abroad. Wilson Uwajaren, the spokesman for the anti-graft agency said in a statement that “shadowy interests at the receiving end” of the agency’s anti-corruption…

Tinubu loses first son

The national leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lost his first son. The young man, Jide was said to be very healthy before he suddenly died on Wednesday under very mysterious circumstances. Jide’s death was confirmed by Henry Ajomale, the Lagos State Chairman of APC who urged members to…

Dasuki fails to testify in Metuh’s trial, pleads ”memory loss”

Sambo Dasuki, who eventually appeared in court at the resumed hearing of the trial of the former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh on Wednesday failed to testify as his lawyer pleaded loss of memory on the part of the former NSA. Ahmed Raji, SAN, Dasui’s counsel informed the court…

Court rejects Dieziani’s request to return to Nigeria

Ebun Francis || A Lagos High Court on Wednesday rejected the request of the former minister of petroleum resources, Alison Madueke seeking to compel her return to Nigeria for corruption trial. The former oil minister is seeking to be joined in a money laundering case instituted by the Economic And Financial Crime Commission, EFCC against Abubakar…

Dasuki finally in court for Metuh’s trial

Former National Security Adviser, Col Sambo Dasuki was finally brought to court on Wednesday by the Director of State Security, DSS, ahead of the commencement of the corruption trial of Olisa Metuh, the former national publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Sauki’s appearance is in compliance with the court order. Details to follow…

Ekwueme in Hospital after lapsing into coma

Nigeria’s former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme collapse at his home in Enugu and he is currently on admission at a private clinic, Mamfys Hospital for Neurosurgery, Trans Ekulu, Enugu. The elder statesman collapsed on Saturday according to a report in Punch Newspaper. A family member was quoted to have told the publication, ”He was trying…

Antonio Conte urges Chelsea to ‘dig deeper’ after Roma defeat

Antonio Conte admitted his concerns and urged Chelsea to “dig deeper” after they slumped to a 3-0 defeat to Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday. Stephan El Shaarawy scored after 39 seconds and then pounced on an Antonio Rudiger error to make it 2-0 after 36 minutes. Diego Perotti struck a fine third after 63…