Lawan: Otedola gave me $250,000 in hotel room

Farouk Lawan’s lawyers have petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, on the need to thoroughly investigate the bribery allegation levelled against their client by billionaire oil magnate Femi Otedola.

Senate to assist police halt bombings in Taraba

THE sudden infiltration of Taraba State by hoodlums has become a source of worry to members of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Pension scam: Senate to grill task force chief Maina

The Senate has said it will invite the Chairman of the Pension Task Team, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina, on the mismanagement of over N273.9 billion pension fund.

Alleged $20,000 theft: FAAN to aid police investigation

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said yesterday that it would assist the police in investigating the alleged loss of $20,000 at the security screening point of Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA2) in Lagos.

Why President won’t honour House invitation, by official

President Goodluck Jonathan may not honour the invitation of the House of Representatives for a session on the Boko Haram insurgency – for “security reasons”.

Farouk Challenges Police Investigators To Release Controversial Video Tape And Call Records Of Conversations With Otedola

Embattled suspended Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Fuel Subsidy Utilisation, Farouk Lawan, has challenged security agents to release the controversial video tape of his encounter with Femi Otedola as well as the call logs and text messages exchanged between himself and Otedola.

Orji flays NBA over appointment of CJ

GOVERNOR Theodore Orji of Abia State has accused the Aba branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of frustrating his administration’s efforts to reform the judiciary and appoint a substantive chief judge for the state.

Oba of Benin snubs Anenih, PDP gov candidate

Stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, got the shock of his political career yesterday after the Benin monarch, Omo N’Oba Erediuwa shunned him on a visit to the palace ahead of this month’s governorship election in Edo State.

Illegal structures responsible for flooding, says Amosun

OGUN State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has said that illegal structures are a major cause of flooding in the state. The governor disclosed on Saturday during an inspection tour of parts of the state affected by the recent flood.

Fighting feared in Kano, Damaturu

Residents of Kano and Damaturu are reporting multiple blasts and gunfire. Residents say they heard blasts and gunfire in Nyanya, a district in Damaturu on Saturday night at about 8.30 pm.

US to construct $119 million office in Abuja

UNITED States (US) Embassy in the country is to construct an office annex in Abuja estimated to cost $119 million. The project which will have marine security guards quarters, in addition to other features was seen as a signal that Washington considers Nigeria as an important partner, according to US envoy, Terence MacCulley.

‘Teaching Hospitals Lack Facilities To Handle TB’

NIGERIAN Teaching Hospitals are not properly equipped to handle cases of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB), and as a result, the disease is fast becoming an epidemic in Nigeria, says President of the Nigerian Thoracic Society, Prof. Gregory Erhabor.

Minister Debunks Allegation On Sale Of Embassy Properties

MINISTER of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Olugbenga Ashiru, has debunked allegation by an online publication that he has been implicated in ongoing investigations over a banking scandal concerning sale of several Nigerian Embassy properties in Washington, United States.

3rd M/Bridge: Uncertainty grips Lagos as rehabilitation begins

As the four-month rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge commences today, uncertainty and palpable fear have started to unfold among many residents of the state, especially those who frequently use the bridge.

Mohamed Morsi sworn in as Egypt's president

Mohamed Morsi has been sworn in by Egypt's highest court as the country's first freely elected president, succeeding Hosni Mubarak who was toppled 16 months ago.

Police foil attempt to bomb bridge in Plateau

Following a tip-off by members of the public, men of the anti-bomb unit of the Plateau State Police Command foiled attempt by a group of terrorists to bomb a bridge linking Jol-Hoss to Riyom Local Government Area of the state.

Sharia Judge Dragged Before High Court

AN Upper Sharia Court Judge has been dragged before a High Court in Dutse for contempt. The Jigawa State Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Chairman, Abubakar Hassan Fulata, who filed a motion at High Court 2 in Dutse had prayed the court to try the Kiyawa Upper Sharia Court Alkali (judge), Aliyu Hadejia, for contempt, following failure to comply with court order.

Ondo: Aggrieved acn aspirants open talks with LP, PDP •Noise about Akeredolu’s purported adoption premature - Lai Mohammed

New twists and turns have trailed the reported adoption of former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and governorship aspirant of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming October 20 governorship election in the state as indications have emerged that almost all the aggrieved aspirants have commenced discussions with other parties.

Jonathan’s Stance On Asset Declaration Violates US, Nigeria Agreement

THERE are strong indications that President Goodluck Jonathan’s recent statement that he does not “give a damn” about making his assets declaration public, is a violation of an agreement between Nigeria and the United States governments, according to investigation that points to aspects of a joint communique on the issue, signed by both countries recently at a meeting in Washington DC.

Nigeria: Insecurity - More Troops to Be Deployed to Kano - Coas

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Azubike Ihejirika, today in Kano State said additional soldiers will be drafted to state to help speed up complete restoration of peace.