Former finance minister Nenadi Usman's daughter killed by police in Abuja after returning from the UK

FORMER finance minister Nenadi Usman has written to the inspector-general of police Ibrahim Idris over the murder of her 31-year-old daughter Anita Akapson who was shot dead by a police officer at Katampe District in Abuja.

 

In a petition sent to the police by the family’s lawyer Kayode Ajulo, the family alleging that Anita was trailed, targeted and intercepted. They claim her vehicle brushed, blocked and shot at close range by a police officer at Katampe District in Abuja.

 

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Fayose packs beddings and bibles in his suitcase as he heads to EFCC office expecting indefinite detention

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.

 

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Ibori says he has little faith n British judicial system as his appeal is due to be heard this week

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.

 

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Atiku warns that executive order banning 50 individuals from foreign travel will lead to capital flight

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.

 

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Ezekwesili challenges Buhari to five presidential debates lasting 20 hours so he can defend his record

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.

 

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Fayose weeps as he leave Ado Ekiti and heads to Abuja where PDP honour him with send off banquet

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).

 

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Goodluck tells Igbo leaders Atiku does not need their approval to pick his running mate

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.

 

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One person dies as Tambuwal's motorcade is attacked in Sokoto as PDP and APC thugs clash

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.

 

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Okonjo-Iweala dismisses report in which she pledged her support for Buhari as a total forgery

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.

 

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PDP warns that Buhari's executive order banning 50 citizens from travelling is tantamount to fascism

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.

 

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