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The Federal Government has finally filed charges against Justice Adeniyi Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, and his wife, Olabowale, over allegations that they received N248,101,300 and $520,000 in gratification. The charges filed against the Justice and his wife, who is the Head of Service of Lagos State, is coming weeks after the judge was arrested in a night raid by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS for alleged corrupt practices and professional misconduct. Six other judges, including two from the Supreme Court were also arrested and detained before they were eventually released on self recognition. The raid on the judges had sparked controversy over the proprietary of the action of the DSS, with many condemning it, while the federal government defended the action, vowing to prosecute the judges. Justice Ademola however introduced a twist into the development, when he wrote a letter to the former Chief Justice of the Federation, CJN, ...

16 things Niger Delta elders want from Buhari for peace to reign The much talked about dialogue between the Federal Government and Niger Delta Militants received a boost  on Tuesday , as Niger Delta elders under the Pan Niger Delta Dialogue Team led by Chief Edwin Clark met with President Muhammadu Buhari. At the meeting, which has been in the offing for a while, the elders presented the President with 16 demands which they said would guarantee peace in the oil rich region. Below are the 16 demands: 1.Ownership of oil blocs 2. Review of Amnesty Programme 3. Relocation of headquarters of IOCs to areas of operation 4. Approval of Maritime University 5. Strengthening Niger Delta Ministry 6.Revival of key critical infrastructure Read also:   I’ll revisit N-Delta situation to ensure we succeed this time, Buhari promises 7. Resettlement of Bakassi indigenes 8. Restructuring, funding of NDDC 9. Introduction of fiscal federalism 10. Economic developm...

Some suspected Boko Haram fighters numbering about 45 have been arrested in Lagos following intelligence report that they were planning to bomb an affluent neighbourhood, Dolphin Estate, in the Ikoyi area of the state. PM News reports that the suspects were apprehended by operatives of the Directorate of Security Service (DSS) and have been charged to court. READ ALSO:  Half Knowledge Of Islam Is The Cause Of Boko Haram – Muslim Forum Some of the suspects were Abuyi Sheriff, Babagana Ali, Abass Ibrahim, Abubaka Grema, Kabiri Ibrahim, Mustaph Mohammed, Usman Mohammed, Modu Amsami, Isa Agafi, Adamu Jebili, Saja Kamba, Abba Sagoma, Mallam Buchu, Abdul-Kareem Abba, Babagana Koloye, Usman Buka, Adamu Mohammed, Lawal Mohammed, and Tela Abana. Also arrested are Mustapha Mohammed, Isa Agafi, Belo Modu, Kachala Babagana, Modu Abu, Alhaji Modu Mustapha and many others. An affidavit presented at the Isolo Magistrates’ court stated that the group had planned to carry out the attac...

Patrick Abba Moro, the former Minister of Interior, has again reported at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, October 22. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Abba Moro, the immediate past minister of Interior Moro arrived at the commission by 11.00 am and left at 4.20 pm after he was interrogated by officials. He was  interrogated earlier on Tuesday, October 20 , following the failed immigration recruitment of May, 2014, The Punch reports. According to a top operative of the commission, Moro was asked to go on administrative bail after he was interrogated on Tuesday and was told to return on Thursday, October 22, for the continuation of the exercise. READ ALSO:  NIS Tragedy: Why Perm Sec Halted Jobs For Victims’ Families It was further stated that the commission would continue with the investigation into the recruitment exercise which led to the death of 19 Nigerians across the country. The EFCC had reopened inv...

A suicide bomber supposed to be a member of the deadly Boko Haram sect has attacked a mosque in Maiduguri, Borno state. The onslaught occurred early today, October 23, as Muslims gather at a mosque to observe morning prayers in the old GRA area in the troubled city. According to Sahara Reporters a yet to be determined number of Muslim worshippers have been killed. READ ALSO:  Half Knowledge Of Islam Is The Cause Of Boko Haram However, the witness informed about 18 victims: The explosion was carried out by a suspected lone suicide bomber, whose two accomplices escaped, when some vigilant members of the community accosted them on their suspicious movements. Premium Times reports that two explosions, according to residents happened in Jiddari Polo area at about 5am when Muslims were performing the first congregational prayer of Friday. Security personnel have cordoned the area while rescue and aide workers tried to evacuate corpses and wounded victims. A spokespe...

Mossad contradicted Netanyahu on Iran nuclear programme Spy Cables reveal Mossad concluded that Iran was not producing nuclear weapons, after PM sounded alarm at UN in 2012. 23 Feb 2015 19:20 GMT  |  Iran ,  Israel ,  South Africa , UN ,  Spy Cables More to this story Spy Cables: South African spies wary of Iran operations The Spy Cables: A glimpse into the world of espionage Egypt minister 'recorded discussing protest crackdown' Audio recording appears to show interior minister advising in 2014 on how to shoot protesters without creating martyrs. 23 Feb 2015 17:45 GMT  |  War & Conflict ,  Politics , Middle East ,  Egypt ,  Hosni Mubarak Egypt sentences leading activist to five years in jail Alaa Abdel Fattah, a leading secular figure in 2011 revolt that toppled Mubarak, found guilty of violating protest law. 23 Feb 2015 17:32 GMT  |  Politics ,  Mid...