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Yesterday, Mr. Ayo Fayose, the governor of Ekiti state attempted to pre-empt the EFCC over the illegal acquisition of properties bought with stolen funds from the coffers of a state that has not been able to pay workers' salaries for over six months. As soon as he got information that some his detained agents had confessed that they assisted him to buy properties in Lagos and Abuja he issued a statement to the effect that he owns the properties legitimately. How legitimate? Not knowing that his agents and contractors had admitted that he stole Ekiti state funds to purchase the properties Mr. Fayose claimed that he bought them from the "campaign fund' donated to him by zenith bank plc and some unnamed friends. But the efcc has since confirmed how Ekiti people were duped by the lousy governor. This guy must be so confused that he does not appreciate the legal implications of his stupid outbursts. The more he talks the more he implicates himself. Whether t

Detectives have uncovered how Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose bought N1.35billion properties within six months in office. The five properties include four duplexes in Lagos and one in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned three more people for quizzing on Friday in respect of the ongoing investigation of the governor. One of those invited, Oyin Daramola, who is an estate agent, is said to have told the EFCC team that she did a legitimate business. She said she had never been fraudulent in all her business transactions. Besides, Daramola, two others are to present evidence of their business fidelity. Ahead of the Friday session, the anti-graft agency has relocated Fayose’s associate, Abiodun Agbele, from Lagos to Abuja. The governor was inaugurated on October 16, 2014, but by April 2015, he had acquired the properties in Lagos and Abuja. The four duplexes, which were bought at $1.3m each, are located on Tiamiyu

Former Nigeria's military chiefs There is tension and frantic scheming among former army chiefs and other top officers of the Nigerian Army as the Presidential Committee on Defence Equipment Procurement in the Nigerian Armed Forces concludes its task and is set to submit its report to President Muhammadu Buhari in the coming days, PREMIUM TIMES has learned. A reliable source close to the committee, which was set up by Mr. Buhari to probe the procurement of arms, ammunition and equipment in the military from 2007 to 2015, told this newspaper that several top retired army officers were indicted and some were already scheming to suppress the content of the report. Our source, who described the report as “damning” and “explosive”, said retired top army officers indicted include present minister of interior, Abdurrahman Bello Dambazau, the immediate past chief of army staff, Kenneth Minimah, and his predecessor, Azubuike Ihejirika. Mr. Dambazau was particularly menti

A stampede at a Sallah party in the Ashanti Regional capital of Kumasi has claim 9 lives so far. Six of the dead are females and three males while those injured are receiving treatment at the Manhyia hospital.  The incident occured in the early hours of Thursday, July 6 as revellers gathered to celebrate the Eid ul-Fitri festival. The stampede broke out after a power cut and in the rush to get out people got strampled over. 

A fire occurred overnight at the home of Moses Ali (pictured) and his wife Zainab Ali, killing them and burning down the house, in the town of Kontagora, Niger State. The fire reportedly occurred at about one o'clock at night and the cause hasn't been determined yet. See more photos below.. Source: Zuma Times Hausa

The Shoprite located in Ilorin, Kwara State, had to completely shut its doors after a crowd of people stormed their store for the public holiday today. According to eyewitnesses, when the crowd became too much, they quickly shut their doors to prevent others from coming. However, residents of the state still eager to get in, stayed put at the door awaiting their turn. Lol. See more photos below. Photos: Twitter - ‏@pmascot & @DonOkizle

The murder of Nigerian migrant, Emmanuel Chidi Nnamdi who was beaten to death in a racist attack is currently trending across Italy. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi took to Twitter to condemn the "hatred, racism and violence". Interior Minister Angelino Alfano attended a security meeting in Fermo today, after which he announced that Chinyere would be granted refugee status. Laura Bolderini, president of the chamber of deputies, spoke of her dismay and outrage on hearing the news that the Nigerian was killed because of "hatred, racism and xenophobia"  The suspect identified as Amedeo Mancini, 36, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday morning. Check out some of the tweets under the hashtag #Fermo #Emmanuel #EmmanuelChidiNnamdi

Gov. Rochas riding bicycle to work The outspoken Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has once again, abandoned his convoy and rode on a bicycle in the streets of Owerri town to work earlier this Thursday morning. In a photo shared by Michael Omoboriowo, the governor who appeared to be having the time of his life, was spotted dressed in an orange short and blue shirt, with his muffler at its usual position, as another rider was seen on his right side, while his convoy trailed him from distance. Gov. Okorocha back in 2014 Recall that back in 2014, the governor who enjoys support on the streets, not just in Imo but across the south-east and even in the north, where he runs a charitable organisation, was also spotted in the streets of Owerri riding a bicycle.

Nigerian oil workers have postponed their proposed strike at least until Monday next week when negotiations are opened with the federal government. Leaders of the oil workers union say the action is being put on hold until their leadership is able to meet with the government delegation to table their grievances. That meeting was originally scheduled for today (Thursday, July 7) but has been moved to Monday because of the three day public holiday this week to celebrate Eid El Fitri. The Ministers of Labour and Petroleum will represent the federal government at the meeting expected to hold at the NNPC Towers in Abuja. Source: Channels TV

In a statement released on Thursday by Eric Omare, the spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), the group has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s comment that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable is an  'old fashioned approach to the resolution of national problems'. The group said it was in the interest of all Nigerians to renegotiate the future unity of the country, as many Nigerians want a nation that reflects a true federal state and allows people to grow at their own pace. I was reported yesterday that the president who was addresing a delegation that paid him a visit at the presidential villa after the Eid el Fitr celebrations, reiterated his determination to keep Nigeria as one, saying that the nation’s unity is non-negotiable. “I assure them of the saying by Gen Gowon that to keep Nigeria is a task that must be done. In those days, we never thought of oil, all we were concerned of is one Nigeria. So, please pass this to the militants that on

Boko Haram terrorist affiliated to ISIS last month attacked a military base in Bosso, Niger republic. 7 soldiers were killed during the attack. The terrorist recorded the attack and shared it online yesterday July 6th. The video shows guns and other weapons they stole from the military base after the attack. More photos below

The angry police woman spoke about how hurt she is over the recent killings of black people by white cops. You need to watch the video. See the video below

The Aba Area Command of Nigeria Police personnel has arrested one Mba Akachukwu who poses as a lawyer is being investigated by the police in Aba for allegedly possessing fake Nigeria counterfeit currencies. It was gathered that Akachukwu has through the dubious means defrauded a lot of unsuspecting members of the public of cash and has used a fake Identity card to bail a lot of suspects from police custody. It was gathered that the police on a tip off, stormed his location and arrested him, recovering counterfeit currency papers in five hundred naira and one thousand naira denomination. Also recovered were several deeds of agreements and invoices, a letterhead paper of Aba North Local Area of the state and two fake identity cards of a litigation officer and Aba North Task Force ID card. He confessed of being a fake lawyer and being in possession of the fake ID cards and receipts found in his custody. The Nation

Rita Ora pulled out all the stops when she enjoyed a night out in London on Wednesday.  The singer rocked a show-stopping sheer jumpsuit which showcased her cleavage.. Images-Fame Flynet

Steve Hirsch, the man behind the multi-million dollar fetching Kim Kardashian and Ray J sex tape and owner of Vivid says he's willing to pay $25million for a Kim K and Kanye West sex tape. Steve said a video featuring the reality star and rapper - and any of Kim's sisters - would instantly be a blockbuster. According to Steve, a decade on from the release of Kim and Ray J’s film, the movie is still making huge profits for his company. Speaking to Radar Online, he said: "The deal to ultimately release the Kim K video was arguably the best deal made in the history of the adult industry. "If you take into consideration not only the sales but the immense publicity it has received, it truly stands above any other video. The number increases every day and the interesting thing is that its sales are directly correlated to news events concerning Kim,” he added to the site. "A Kim/Kanye tape would be worth $25 million, at bare minimum,”