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EKITI State governor Ayo Fayose has revealed that he is ready to be detained for a lengthy period by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) so has packed a suitcase full of personal belongings ahead of his visit to their offices today.

FORMER Delta State governor Chief James Ibori has revealed that he has little faith in the UK justice system after the injustice that was visited on him in 2012 when he was sentenced to 13-years in jail by Southwark Crown Court for corruption and money laundering.

FORMER vice president and Peoples democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of those criticising the government's recent travel ban on 50 individuals saying it could lead to capital flight and a loss of investment.

FORMER education minister and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) presidential candidate Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to 20 hours of political debate during which he should defend his record in office.

EKITI State governor Ayo Fayose broke down in tears and wept as he left Government house in Ado Ekiti for the last time yesterday after attending a thanksgiving service and departed for Abuja where he was feted by leaders of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

FORMER president Dr Goodluck Jonathan has lashed out at some Igbo leaders for refusing to endorse Peter Obi as the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saying Alhaji Atiku Abubakar did not need their endorsement before picking a running mate.

SOKOTO State governor Aminu Tambuwal recently survived an attack by armed thugs after his motorcade was set upon by hoodlums in an assault that led to the death of one person following the clash between the attackers and the security forces.

FORMER finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has dismissed a well-circulated report in which she was quoted as having declared her support for President Muhammadu Buhari as a forgery put together by desperate people.

NIGERIA'S main opposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that the recent decision by the government to ban 50 individuals from travelling abroad is a political move that can only be described as full blown fascism aimed at stifling opponents.

NIGERIA'S Super Eagles are to begin training for their return leg against Libya on Tuesday tomorrow as the second game of the double header against the Mediterranean Knights  is due in Tunis after the first leg ended with a 4-0 victory in Uyo last night.