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It's my event, it's your event, together it's our event. SAVE THE DATE 🗓 THURSDAY, 15th June, 2017: DRAMA NIGHT @ Amphi Theatre by 7PM Ministering: Pistis Production, Eagles' Word (Amazing Children) & Traditional Orchestra Band 🗓 FRIDAY, 16th June, 2017: WORD NIGHT (Importation of Grace) @ Oduduwa Hall by 7pm Ministering: New Generation Choir & Pastor (Prof.) Abayomi Adebayo (Lead Pastor, Christ Dominion Church International, Ile-Ife & Former HOD, Economics Department, Obafemi Awolowo University. Ile-Ife ) 🗓 SATURDAY, 17th June, 2017: FESTIVAL OF PRAISE @ Oduduwa Hall by 6pm* Ministering: New Generation Choir featuring Adeola Udaah (De-U), Ludara Dave (Ojagaba), Ayanfe, Adesuji Olamide (Overflow), Dairo John Sax and other ministers 🗓 SUNDAY, 18th June, 2017: COMMUNICATION OF GRACE & INDUCTION Minister

The Zone 2 Police Command has arrested a herbalist, Abiodun David , for allegedly defrauding a cab driver of about N 4m . The police said the victim , Adebayo Omoniyi, had been introduced to the suspect by a friend , who claimed that he ( David) had made charms for him which were effective . David was alleged to have promised to make a charm that would boost Omoniyi’ s transport business and make wealthy people in the society to favour him . However, after paying the money, which was for concoctions and other ingredients, the 38- year -old reportedly did not notice any improvement in his fortune , and when he challenged the suspect for a refund, his request was turned down. He subsequently reported a case of fraud to the police at the zone 2 command , leading to the arrest of the suspect at his shrine in Atan, Sango, Ogun State , last week Thursday. A police source said operatives recovered a tortoise and bottled candles from the shrine. He said , “ The herbalist said one Kazeem

Sen. Ahmed Makarfi and Ali Modu Sheriff The Supreme Court , on Monday , reserved its judgment on the appeal concerning the protracted Peoples Democratic Party leadership tussle between the National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff , and the sacked National Caretaker Committee of the party led by Ahmed Makarfi . An apex court ’ s five - man bench , led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria , Justice Walter Onnoghen, on Monday , adjourned for judgment on a date to be announced later . Justice Onnoghen announced the adjournment after the warring leadership factions of the party adopted their court processes and made brief oral arguments on Monday . The appeal , heard by the apex court was filed by the sacked caretaker committee of the party led by Makarfi . A number of the party’ s bigwigs, loyal to both factions , also attended the Monday ’ s proceedings . Both Sheriff and Makarfi attended the proceedings . Among those on Makarfi ’ s side , who were in court , were a former Vic

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Emir Sanusi lamido Sanusi The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday stopped the investigation of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II , over allegations of misappropriation of funds belonging to the Kano Emirate Council . The Assembly ’ s decision to end the investigation followed a letter from the state Governor , Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, which the Speaker , Mallam Kabiru Rurum , read at plenary. Ganduje said the halting of the investigation was necessitated by the need to respect the intervention of some notable Nigerians on the issue. He named the notable Nigerians as religious leaders , traditional rulers, former presidents, the Arewa Consultative Forum , state governors and other respected Nigerians. Prominent among those who intervened , he said , included the Acting President , Yemi Osinbajo; the Senate President , Bukola Saraki ; the Speaker , House of Representatives , Yakubu Dogara; some northern state governors ; the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa ’ ad Abubakar , and Alha

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources , Dr . Ibe Kachikwu , has vowed to resign if the country fails to attain self -sufficiency in the refining of petroleum products by 2019. Kachikwu , who spoke as a guest on BBC Hard Talk in London on Monday , also stated that he recently signed an agreement with the international oil giant , Agip , for the firm to build a refinery in Nigeria . When asked to state the year that Nigeria would be self -sufficient in refining petroleum products, Kachikwu replied , “ I have said 2019, and that is the target that I gave . ” On whether he would leave office if he failed to achieve the target , the minister replied , “ Yes, of course. That is the reason why you are in government . ” Kachikwu was also told by his interviewer that the industry was totally dysfunctional considering the fact that Nigeria exports crude oil and imports refined products despite having refineries , but he state

Busty Ghanaian Kumahood actress,Mercy Asiedu, who most of the time, is on the news because of her massive boobs which many people find unattractive, says she is less bothered about what they say about her body.

The incident happened somewhere in the North recently. Facebook user, Abdulmalik Muhammad, on Facebook wrote in Hausa “Ya zagi Baba Buhari”. He however did not state where this happened. More photos after the cut…

The Blues captain was replaced after just 26 minutes against Sunderland, and reports have suggested some punters may have won big after the incident The Football Association has asked betting companies to provide any relevant information relating to John Terry’s substitution after 26 minutes of his farewell Chelsea appearance against Sunderland on Sunday.The 36-year-old captain was given a guard of honour by his fellow players as he departed in a pre-planned substitution – timed for the minute matching the shirt number he has wornacross 717 appearances for the newly crowned Premier League champions.However, amid reports that some punters won sizable sums of money byputting on bets that Terry would make way at that stage of the eventual 5-1 victory, the FA has asked bookmakers for their observations.The timing of the substitution was Terry’s idea and he told Sky Sports after the match that he had to persuadeAntonio Conte over his scheme.“I had a discussion with the manager –I think

Jose Mourinho Jose Mourinho claimed Arsenal were lucky to end Arsene Wenger’ s woeful record against his old rival , but the Manchester United manager insisted he wasn ’ t bothered because the Europa League is more important . Gunners boss Wenger was able to celebrate a first Premier League victory over Mourinho at the 13th attempt as Arsenal won 2- 0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday . Goals from Granit Xhaka and Danny Welbeck shattered United’ s 25-match unbeaten run in the league as sixth -placed Arsenal closed the gap on fourth - placed Manchester City to six points with a game in hand . Fifth-placed United are four points behind City with three games left , but Mourinho had already surrendered in the top-four race after sending out a weakened team against Arsenal as he prioritised the midweek Europa League semi -final second leg against Celta Viga. United, who hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg , will qualify for the Champions League if they win the Europa League, so Mourinh

Diego Maradona led Argentina to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been appointed as the new coach of second -division Emirati side Al -Fujairah, he said on Sunday. “ These are my new colours, ” Maradona , 56, wrote on his Facebook page alongside a picture of himself holding the club ’ s red and white jersey with his name and number 10 on the back . The 1986 World Cup winner was in charge of the Argentina national team from 2008 to 2010. He then spent a year with another UAE -based club , Al Wasl, between 2011 and 2012.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Lewis Hamilton is still the richest sportsman in the UK but Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a close second after he gatecrashed the top 10 of the new Sunday Times Rich List. Mercedes Formula One driver Hamilton, who is bidding to win his fourth World Championship this year, has a £131m fortune and has seen his wealth increase by £25m in the past 12 months . Ibrahimovic, United ’ s 35-year -old Swedish striker , leapfrogged teammate Wayne Rooney to become the richest footballer on the list after he joined the English side in July last year. The imposing forward has a wealth of £110m after more than a decade playing for Europe’ s elite clubs including PSG, AC Milan, Barcelona , Juventus and Inter Milan and a lucrative long - term endorsement deal with Nike . Formula One’ s Jenson Button and golfer Rory McIlroy make up the top five with wealth of £86m and £82m respectively . McIlroy’ s fortune rose by £26m in the past 12 months , the biggest rise

Nigeria ’ s D ’ Tigers were in Guangzhou, China , on Sunday drawn in Group B of the FIBA 2019 World Cup qualifiers alongside Mali , Uganda and Rwanda . Guinea, South Africa , Cameroon and Tunisia were drawn in Group A while Congo , Egypt, Morocco and Angola occupy Group C . Mozambique, Senegal , Ivory Coast and a yet -to -be- named team are in Group D. The top five teams will qualify for the World Cup scheduled to hold in China from August 31 to September 15, 2019. Meanwhile, 80 teams will compete for 31 places at the tournament alongside hosts China, with matches taking place during six qualifying windows. China will stage the tournament for the first time in their history , Insidethegames. biz reports. The United States , who have won the last two World Cups , were drawn in Group C of the Americas qualifying competition. They will play Puerto Rico , Cuba and Mexico. Serbia , silver medallists at the 2015 edition, will play Germany, Georgia and a yet to be determined qualifier

Efe of Big Brother Naija winner gets a chieftaincy title in Delta state. Big Brother Naija winner Efe has been given a chieftaincy title in Delta state. Efe Ejeba is now the Prince of Okpe kingdom, in Delta. The honour was bestowed on him on Thursday, May 4, 2017, by Major Gen. Felix Mujakperuo who is the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom . According to Daily Independent , Efe came in a convoy from Benin. He was welcomed by the Orodje and six other traditional rulers. One of the rulers was Ovie of Ughelli. The traditional ceremony had other dignitaries such as traditional chiefs, politicians and former minister of information, Prof Sam Oyovbaire in attendance. The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom said he decided to bestow this honour on Efe because he wants the world to know that Niger-Delta youths are not thieves and violent. On April 30, 2017 Efe dropped his highly anticipated single ' Based On Logistics '. The BBN winner received his cheque of the 25 million Naira prize money, and a

The couple slayed in wine-themed outfits while their family and close friends paired the colour with white. Celebrity couple, Banky W and Adesua Etomi wrapped up what has been a delightful week with colourful pictures from their introduction ceremony held today, May 6, 2017. The pair who picked wine as the major theme of their attire were a slay king and queen along with their close friends looking bright in their various outfits. While the soon to be wedded couple rocked a full wine colour Agbada and traditional gown, their family and friends mixed it up with white. Notable among Banky's train are television personality, Ebuka Obi Uchendu, Captain Tunde and Segun Demuren and his siblings. The couple who both played characters in the 2016 hit movie, "The Wedding Party" stunned the social media following an announcement that they have been engaged for marriage. It was a grand disclosure that made every other entertainment event seem irrelevant. Before the surpri

His colleague, Yomi Fash Lanso announced the news of his death in an Instagram video ADESHINA ADESANYA: NOLLYWOOD ACTOR IS DEAD! Nollywood actor, Adeshina Adesanya, who was recently diagnosed with a kidney failure condition is dead. His demise came in the middle of calls for financial support led by his colleagues, Bolaji 'Mr. Latin' Amusan and Yomi Fash Lanso . The latter confirmed his death in an Instagram video posted today, May 7, 2017, while also thanking those who offered help to the deceased. Adesanya died barely two weeks after veteran actor, Olumide Bakare » passed away. It marks the sad exodus of a number of notable Nollywood actors who lost their lives due to a fierce battle with a health condition. Before his passing, Adeshina Adesanya, also known as 'Pastor Ajidara' was the governor of the Association of Theatre Arts and Movie Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), Ogun State. He is popular for his roles in the movies, "Ag

The radio presenter, seen in a picture with her hubby, made the disclosure today via an Instagram post. On-Air personality, Tolu 'Toolz' Oniru has announced she is expecting a child with her husband, Captain Tunde Demuren. The couple who were part of guests at the introduction ceremony of "The Wedding Party" actors, Banky W and Adesua Etomi made the announcement via the Instagram handle of the radio presenter today. "#TreeADem #ThreeOfUs Grateful to God always!!!," Toolz posted along with a picture of herself and husband. Earlier in March 2017, the media personality gave a sharp reply to a Twitter user who asked her about when she was going to have a baby. She retorted with the statement, "When you realise womb-watching shouldn't be a hobby...Blessings!." This prompted the follower to take down the insensitive comment while offering an apology for her remark. The pregnancy announcement is coming exactly a year since the couple tied

Lara Olubo, a close friend of actress, Mercy Aigbe has come in her defense, confirming that her husband, Lanre Gentry indeed subjected her to domestic abuse. The actress' friend who wrote on Instagram yesterday, May 6, 2017, also mentioned that Gentry assaulted her physically when she tried to stop him from beating his wife. Olubo, who described the actress as a selfless woman revealed that she had on a number of occasions taken Aigbe to the hospital to receive treatment for injuries inflicted by her husband. She disclosed these in a long note that reads: "It amazed me wt the way pple are saying all sort of things against my friend, one woman I hv so much respect for, the one who does not look down on anyone, the one who can pluck her eyes for everyone! Hmmmm! "Mercy I remembered when u were pregnant wt Juwon and u saw all dis comming, "U cried nd cried but I kept on encouragging u. I remembered how many times i came inbtwn u nd Uncle Lanre to stop him from

Obasanjo stated the obvious things, like how this review is important for building a dynamic society. Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has called for review of all academic curricular in the Nigerian University System. The former President said innovation was needed in the education sector for improved relevance and global competitiveness. He noted this while chairing the National Universities Commission (NUC) 2nd Quarterly Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, May 4 in Abuja. The lecture tagged; "On the March to Re-Invent the Curricular of Nigerian Universities for Improved Relevance and Global Competitiveness," was delivered by a former executive secretary of NUC, Professor Peter Okebukola. Obasanjo said, "Whatever our education is for, I believe one important aspect in a dynamic society or situation is that the curricular must be renovated, invigorated, re-engineered and be made dynamic." The Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Abubakar Rasheed said th

One of Nigeria's first private Universities has now become one of the best schools in the entire country. A new study has revealed that Covenant University graduates are the most employable in the country. The first Annual survey released by Stutern, has shown that graduates of Covenant University are currently the most employable in Nigeria at the moment. Based on the study, this school "has more employed graduates according to the employment status of their graduates" . The report was carried out with students who graduated from 2010 to 2016. The conversations we'll have around this survey will be very very interesting. According to the survey, Covenant University has an employability rate of 90%. The biggest question is metrics. What tools were used in taking this survey? What is the distribution of feedback collected from this survey? According to the survey For instance, the largest employer of labour in Nigeria is the Federal Government. How does this d

She was believed to have been very restless at an event, before jumping to her death A 100 Level female Law student of the University of Ibadan, Imarbong Effiong, has been confirmed dead. The death is being ruled as a suicide. A statement by the university on Wednesday said Effiong died on Monday during a show at her hall of residence. A statement signed by the institution’s Director of Public Communications, Olatunji Oladejo, read: “It is with deep regret that the management of the University of Ibadan announces the sudden death of Miss Effiong Deborah Imarbong, a 100 Level student in our Faculty of Law on Monday, May 1, 2017 at the University College Hospital, Ibadan. “Her sudden death, however, remains a mystery. It is in the light of the above that the university management wishes to state that the cause(s) of her death are still being investigated by the appropriate authorities. Moreover, her parents had been duly contacted by the relevant key officers of the university on

The students have expressed fears that the increment could have serious security implications for the state and the Niger Delta region. The students of the Bayelsa government-owned Niger Delta University (NDU) at Amasoma are lamenting the hike in school fees and other levies in the varsity. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some students described the increment as outrageous, insensitive and anti-masses. Many have reportedly predicted that many indigent students would drop out of school as their parents and guardians would be unable to afford it. NAN reports that the state government and the university’s management increased the school fees by over 200 per cent for both arts and science students. The second-year students of the faculty of nursing who reportedly paid the sum of N37,000 as school fees as at last year would now pay N100,000. According to the reports, the increment in the school fees comes as a follow up to a new policy of the state government which ha

The prevailing economic situation in Nigeria is actually driving many to look inward by utilising indigenous resources and locally made goods especially in the textile industry. Some years ago, our traditional and culturally based fabrics were exported, dignifying the rich African culture in weaving, tie and dye, batik and others, with African motifs and symbols that were in high demand by foreigners because of their high quality, durability and aesthetics. It is the passion to revive this creative value and resource and to stimulate people’s interest in locally made fabrics that moved some young artists from the Textile Department of Yaba College of Technology to stage an all–textile art exhibition recently. The exhibition showcased the beauty and strength of made-in-Nigerian textile designs and how it can be explored for various functional purposes. Among the products designed with textiles and on display were cane chairs with local fabrics, assorted utility materials like belts,

THE contributions of Sterling Bank Plc to the growth of the Agriculture sector in the country has been recognised as the financial institution received the Agric Bank of the Year Award. The Bank was recognized at the third edition of the Nigeria Agriculture Awards held at Intercontinental Hotels, Victoria Island, Lagos last week Wednesday, attended by top government functionaries especially those in the agricultural and the banking sectors. The Award was received by Mrs. Bukola Awosanya, the Head of Agric Department of Sterling Bank. It will be recalled that Sterling Bank in 2015 won the Best Bank in Commercial Agriculture Credit Scheme (CACS), a testimony of its soaring pedigree in the business of agriculture finance in the country. Same year, it received the Agriculture Bank of the Year Award. The award which was powered by the Agriculture Policy Research Network (APRNet) and Agro Nigeria Limited was conferred on the Bank in recognition of its critical role in the dispensing of

Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC has introduced an instant online account opening service, in line with its goal of helping to digitize banking in Nigeria. CEO of Stanbic IBTC Stockbrokers Limited, Mrs. Titi Ogungbesan The bank said this innovation, apart from expanding its retail banking business, will ensure easy access to millions of prospective banking customers, while driving financial inclusion in the country. The new service involves an instant and easy account opening process and once a simple form is completed and submitted online, the account holder can instantly access their account and begin to enjoy the full benefits of the accounts in real time. Executive Director, Personal and Business Banking, Stanbic IBTC Bank, Mr. Babatunde Macaulay, said this innovation as well as other digital and non-digital solutions rolled out recently underlines the importance of providing seamless customer experience to both existing and prospective customers. “Our appreciation of the need to

SHAREHOLDERS of Fidelity Bank Plc have frowned at the high penalty fee imposed on banks for committing various offences by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, even as they approved the bank’s proposed N4.1 billion dividend for the financial year 2017. The shareholders, at the 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos approved the N4.1 billion dividend, which translated to 14 kobo per 50 kobo share and ratified all resolutions put before them at the meeting. Speaking, the shareholders’ associations’ leaders such as Mr. Boniface Okezie, Sir Sola Abodunrin, Mr. Alex Adio, Sir Sunny Nwosu and others commended the performance of the bank for the financial year under review, but tasked the board to declare interim dividend once the bank performs well in the first half of 2017. The shareholders also condemned the directive by the CBN for banks to set aside five per cent of their profit after tax for Export Fund, saying that the apex bank should not force the banks to do that ; rather

FOR one week running investors in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, NSE, have remained bullish on the shares of United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) on the account of its impressive first quarter 2017 (Q1’17) results announcement previous week. Consequently, the bank’s stock ticked up about 18 percentage point increase in returns year-to-date (YtD), as the share price closed last weekend at N6.27, up from N5.50 pre-result announcement. YtD as at last weekend stood at 80.7%, one of the highest in the stock market. The bank released its unaudited Q1 2017 results, wherein gross earnings grew 37% year-on-year (y-o-y) with pre-tax profit expanding 41% y-o-y. The profit after tax, PAT, also grew by double-digit y-o-y (+62%) to N22.8 billion. The impressive results came on the backdrop of a 43% y-o-y growth in pre-provision profits to N72.6 billion. However, this indicated a significant spike in provision for loan losses by 489% y-o-y. But remarkably, brushing aside the spike in impairment charges

Executive Director, SERAP, Adetokunbo Mumuni Human rights advocacy group , Socio- Economic Rights and Accountability Project , says the United States of America Embassy in Nigeria has promised to inform President Donald Trump of the group ’ s demand for the repatriation of the $500m looted and kept in the US by late Sanni Abacha . The group said it recently received a letter from the US Deputy Chief of Mission, David J . Young , stating that “ we will relay your letter to President Donald J . Trump and Secretary of State , Rex Tillerson , requesting the administration to attach and release to Nigeria some $500m worth of US -based proceeds of corruption traced to former Nigerian dictator . Gen . Sani Abacha . ” Young said the US Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were in regular communication with the Nigerian government on how to further cooperate and conclude pending asset forfeiture cases and to develop a mechanism for the timely and transparent repatriat

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron Emmanuel Macron , who exit polls say won France ’ s presidential elections on Sunday, may have seen off the competition in the race for the Elysee Palace but will face daunting challenges when he takes office . The 39- year -old must unite a deeply- divided country , roll back unemployment and try to nudge a fractious EU along the path of reform — but he first faces a battle to secure a governing majority in legislative elections due next month. – Reunite France – Macron , a pro -European centrist and former banker , takes over a divided country where nearly half of voters backed extremist candidates — critical of the EU , globalisation and “ elites ” — in the first round of the election . The “ two Frances ” are divided geographically — one urban , more affluent and open to reform ; the other, concentrated in the northern rustbelt and in disadvantaged areas of the countryside . It was this latter France that voted for Macron ’ s far -right

Sakdin has admitted murdering his father (Picture: Viral Press) A son reportedly stabbed his father to death because he forgot to add fish sauce to his pork soup. 36-year - old Sakdin Duangphakhon, first became angry when his father Ngor , 65, boiled the meat too slowly at their home in Buriram , Thailand. He confronted him , and then flew into a rage when his dad told him he had forgotten to add fish sauce . Sakdinon grabbed an empty bottle and hit his father over the head , before slapping his 66-year - old mother Pa when she tried to intervene . Pa ran for help while her son launched a brutal and frenzied attack on Ngor with a kitchen knife on Thursday morning. When policemen arrived at the scene, they found Sakdin lying calmly in a hammock in front of the family home, covered in his father ’ s blood. He has admitted to the crime and has been sent to Amphore Nangrong prison in Buriram to await sentencing.

Wike, Amaechi Minister of Transportation and immediate past Governor of Rivers State , Mr . Rotimi Amaechi, has again condemned his successor, Mr . Nyesom Wike over his claims that the over $43m found in an Ikoyi , Lagos State apartment by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission were stolen Rivers State funds kept in the apartment by him ( Amaechi ) . Wike had claimed that the luxury Ikoyi apartment belongs to Amaechi, a claim which the former governor debunked and had challenged his accuser to provide evidence of his ownership of the money and the apartment . In a statement released by his media office in Abuja on Sunday, Amaechi again took a swipe at Wike for his failure to go to court to prove his claims before a judge , alleging that Wike was running in Rivers State “ a government of lies , deceit, fraud and blood. ” Amaechi also expressed support for the call by Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka , who had advised that, in the fight against corruption, detractors who del

A cross section of newly released girls The European Union has expressed delight over the release of 82 Chibok schoolgirls. The EU said this in a statement by the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the EU Commission, Federica Mogherini. The European body said it would continue to support the Federal Government in the fight against terrorism. It urged the Federal Government to ensure that not only are the remaining girls rescued, but the abductors must also be brought to book. The statement read , “ After many years far from their families, over 80 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram have been finally released in Nigeria . “ This news is a glimmer of hope that one day , all the kidnapped girls will once again return home, live freely and have a peaceful future . “ Our thoughts are with them as they have the chance to rebuild their lives and also with those that remain captive . “ All must be done to ensure that those responsi

Senator Isiaka Adeleke's younger brother, Deji Adeleke (third left) his sister, Dupe Adeleke-Sanni at the press conference. The Osun Government on Sunday said the rejection by Sen. Isiaka Adeleke’ s family of the coroner inquest it instituted into the late politician ’ s death was unfortunate . Mr Semiu Okanlawon , a media aide to Gov . Rauf Aregbesola , said on Sunday in Osogbo that the step taken by the government in setting up the coroner inquest was the most responsible action to take . The younger brother of the late first civilian governor of Osun, Deji, had alleged on Sunday in Ede that the outcome of the inquest was already predetermined. “ The family , hereby, denounces in its entirety the ill- advised and self - serving coroner inquest ordered by the Osun State Government , purportedly setup to determine the cause of death of our dearly beloved Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke. “ We condemn , in strictest terms , the continuous politicisation attempts by the st

The immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation , Mohammed Adoke ( SAN) , says operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission raided the home of his younger brother, Bashir , in Kogi State during the wee hours of Sunday. The raid , it was learnt, was part of investigations into the $1. 3bn oil deal involving Malabu Oil and Gas Limited and oil giant , Shell , which was brokered by Adoke in 2011 when he was the AGF . Adoke said this in a statement by his spokesman, Victor Akhidenor. The former AGF, however , stated that nothing was found during the raid which he described as illegal . The senior advocate said the operatives of the anti - graft agency assaulted some occupants of the house when they did not find any dollars in the building. The statement read in part, “ The men who arrived Mr . Bello’ s house at about 12 midnight in a Hilux van were dressed in black uniform. They did not present any search warrant and when the security man sought to know their missi