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     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, On tuesday, arrested a former Governor of Imo State, Chief Achike Udenwa, for allegedly receiving N350m from the Director of Finance, Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation, Senator Nenadi Usman. Udenwa, who was quizzed for several hours by the EFCC was however, released later, after promising to cooperate fully with the anti-graft agency, said a source who pleaded not to be mentioned. The money was said to have emanated from the account of the Central Bank of Nigeria. About N4bn was deposited into the account of Usman, who then disbursed the money to several politicians in the build-up to the 2015 presidential elections.

         OWERRI – The All Progressives Congress, APC, caucus in Imo State House of Assembly, has summarily removed the member for Onuimo state constituency, Mr. Chinedu Offor, as the Deputy Majority Leader of the House. Announcing the change during plenary, the Speaker, Chief Acho Ihim, also said that the member representing Obowo constituency, Mr. Kennedy Ibe, is the new Deputy Majority Leader. Meanwhile, a six-man panel headed by the Deputy Speaker, Chief Ugonna Ozuruigbo, has been set up to investigate the activities of the three lawmakers recently suspended by the Assembly. The other members of the probe panel includes Marcel Odumze, Arthur Egwim, Mrs. Uche Ejiogu and Emma Orie. The Speaker, who announced this during plenary, lambasted protesters that barricaded the Assembly gate last Thursday, demanding immediate recall of the three suspended lawmakers. While warning that the leadership of the House would not tolerate a repeat performance of an act, the Speaker howeve

     Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday, paid glowing tribute to his late boss, former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who passed on May 5, 2010, exactly six years ago. Jonathan who took to his Facebook page to eulogise Yar’adua, described him as a servant leader and a stickler for the rule of law. Ex-President Jonathan lamented that he had lost a dear friend and partner in democracy, peace and progress, six years ago. He said: “Six years ago, I lost a dear friend and partner in democracy, peace and progress. President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was a servant leader and a stickler for the rule of law. “He may be gone but he is never to be forgotten. I pray for his soul and for him to rest in al Jannah firdaus.” Umaru Musa Yar’Adua born August 16, 1951 died on May 5, 2010. He was the 13th President of Nigeria. He served as governor of Katsina State from May 29, 1999 to May 28, 2007. He was declared winner of the presidential election held on April 21, 2007, and was sworn

  – Army spokesperson says troops were vigilant during the attack – Adds that the insurgents were so effective that the terrorists withdrew in disarray The battle against insurgency in Nigeria’s northeast took another twist on Wednesday, May 4, when Boko Haram terrorists opened fire on Nigerian troops in Sambisa forest. According to Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the army spokesperson, the Nigerian troops were battle ready, were however strong enough to repel the attacks of the terrorists. In a press statement obtained by NIJANEWSLAND  “Yesterday, Wednesday 4th May 2016 at about 7.00pm in the evening, Boko Haram terrorists attacked our troops involved in the clearance and rescue operations in Sambisa forest nicknamed “Operation CRACKDOWN”, while on harbour. READ ALSO: Soldier dies after stepping on Boko Haram explosives “The terrorists who came in 5 Toyota Hilux vehicles mounted with Anti-Aircraft guns which they fired along with 81mm mortar. The battle ready troops rose

     – The Bakassi boys are set to regroup as to see to the end of Fulani herdsmen invasion in the southeast – Prominent Igbo leaders are said to be behind the move – Former leaders of the group are to handle recruitment exercise If reports by Breaking Times are anything to go by, then Bakassi boys are soon to return in a bid to bring an end to the trauma caused by Fulani herdsmen invasions. The unrestrained invasion of communities and massacre of innocent citizens by the Fulani herdsmen across the country is said to be the reason for the group’s reorganization. Reports suggest that some prominent Igbo leaders, at their meeting over the weekend, decided on urgent need for the Igbo nation to organize the people for self-defence against the invasion and killing of Igbo indigenes by the Fulani herdsmen. The dreaded Bakassi Boys, a violent vigilante group mobilized to terminate the troubling armed robbery menace in the south east some years ago, were revealed to have started

Daily Trust has obtained information that President Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Nigeria on May 6 for the official visit to France. The details of the state visit are yet to be made public, meanwhile, sources said President Buhari would sign the budget immediately before he travels. At the same time the Federal government has outlined “34 strategic priority programmes and projects” that it intends to achieve beginning with the 2016 budget. READ ALSO: President Buhari visited 22 countries It’s not the first time President Buhari heads to France. Earlier he attended Climate Change Summit and addressed the Plenary Session of the European Union in Strasbour. The Nigerian leader has so far visited 22 countries since he assumed the office on May 29, 2015. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Many Nigerians are not happy over his trips. During Buhari’s last trip Ayo Fayose, the governor of the Ekiti state, has even claimed that the president is visiting conferences he