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The immediate past First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, has opened up on how she was denied UK visa on the instruction of Ibrahim Magu. Patience Jonathan Mrs Patience Jonathan, Nigeria's ex First Lady, said the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ibrahim Magu, wrote a letter to the British High Commission in Nigeria, asking the British Government not to issue her with a visa. According to Punch Metro, Patience said this in a petition written by her lawyers, Granville Abibo (SAN) & Co. which was addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara. Patience said the British Government subsequently investigated her and found her not wanting and thereafter issued her with a visa. The petition, which was signed by G.I. Abibo (SAN), read in part, “In February 2017, the EFCC through its acting Chairman, Mr Ibrahim Magu, made a spurious report against our client to the United Kingdom authorities and other international ...

A Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday struck out a suit seeking to compel President Muhammadu Buhari to sack acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, and suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Lawal. The court’s decision was informed by a change of mind by the plaintiffs – Save Nigeria Group (SNG) and Kingdom Human Rights Foundation International (KHRFI) – whose lawyer, Kingdom Okeke, applied to withdraw the cases. The groups filed the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/15/1072/16 on December 29, 2015, in the wake of the corruption allegations levelled by the Senate against Lawal and Magu. Yesterday, Okeke applied orally for the withdrawal of the case on the ground that his client had reconsidered their position on the matter in public interest. After listening to Okeke apply to withdraw the suit, Justice John Tsoho, in a ruling, struck it out. Okeke told The Nation after court’s proceedings that ...

Nigeria is braced for a major political shake-up after the government vowed to name and shame leaders it claims have looted billions of dollars from the treasury. Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami, said it was poised to publish the names of those, past and present, who siphoned state cash, in response to a court order Wednesday. Malawi, disclosed that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government totally agrees with the ruling of the court and hence, will carry out the order as long as it does not amount to violation of the rules of the court. The judgement followed a Freedom of Information suit number: FHC/CS/964/2016 brought by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) against the Federal Government. It would be recalled that the Ministry of Information last year published details of the recoveries, which showed that the Nigerian government successfully retrieved total cash amount N78,325,354,631.82, $185,119,5...

Policemen in Osun State have arrested three men who brutally murdered a 400 level student of the Osun State University for money rituals.  The late Oluwafemi Shonibare One of the suspects who brutally murdered a 400 level student of the Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Oluwafemi Shonibare has confessed. According to New Telegraph, the suspect identified as Yusuf Aliu made the confession yesterday night when he was paraded alongside others at the state Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo. The police said the three men involved in the murder wanted to use the student for money ritual. Abdulrofiu said that they hit Shonibare with a pestle on the head and later butchered him. He added that Shonibare’s head was roasted but that luck eventually ran out on them and they were apprehended by the police. Earlier yesterday, Shonibare’s decomposing body was discovered in the bush close to the house of the Islamic cleric in Osogbo. Residents of Jafaria Street were said to h...

The rate of kidnapping has dropped following the arrest of Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike (a.k.a Evans), police said at the weekend. Police spokesman Moshood Jimoh, who spoke with The Nation in Abuja, said the International Police (Interpol) was investigating Evans’ activities. “Rate Of Kidnapping Has Dropped Since The Arrest Of Evans”; Police Spokesman He said: “When we paraded him (Evans) in Lagos, I told the public that the arrest of Evans marked the beginning of the end for kidnapping. “Since that day, the rate of kidnapping has seriously gone down and that shows that we were able to hit the right target. “As for keeping him (in custody), we have been able to secure three months’ remand warrant from the Federal High Court, Abuja to enable us round off our investigations. “At present, the contacts and crimes he committed in other countries, including Ghana and South Africa, are of interest. “We have series of complaints that borde...

A massive ransomware attack has hit businesses around the world, causing major companies to shut down their computer systems. Researchers are still investigating the software behind the attack, warning that it is more sophisticated than the WannaCry worm that struck hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe last month. “WannaCry was a tremendous failure. It was a lot of noise, very little money, and everyone noticed it,” said Craig Williams, an expert at cybersecurity firm Cisco Talos. “What we’re seeing today is a much more intelligent worm.” Big global brands like Mondelez (MDLZ), the maker of Oreos, and British advertising giant WPP (WPPGF) and Maersk Group, say their IT systems are experiencing problems. Europol warned Wednesday that there’s still not a “kill switch” able to disable the bug. The ransomware infects computers and locks down their hard drives. It demands a $300 ransom in the anonymous digital currency Bitc...

The CBN, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said 100 million dollars was offered as wholesale interventions. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor  (Naija News) Relentless to achieve convergence of rates between the interbank and Bureau de Change segments of the foreign exchange market (FOREX), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected another 190 million dollars into the market. The acting Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Mr Isaac Okorafor, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said 100 million dollars was offered as wholesale interventions and 50 million dollars was allocated to the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) FOREX window. He said that 40 million dollars was also allocated to accommodate customers requiring FOREX for business, Personal Travel Allowances, tuition and medical fees. Okorafor said the Naira had made tremendous gain against the dollar in recent times. He said FOREX rates at both the inter-bank and BDC segments had almost converged, prompting even...

We’ve compiled a list of “Do It Yourself” home remedies to fight against bad breath and they are; 1. BAKING SODA Baking soda contains some antiseptic, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties which help in the fight against harmful bacteria that stick around in the mouth. It neutralizes the pH levels in the body and stimulates the saliva production to clear the bacteria and to aid proper digestion. Baking Soda Application Here are a few ways Baking Soda can be used to battle Halitosis:  Baking Soda Drink – Dissolve 1 teaspoon of baking soda in 1 cup of distilled water to make an effective mouth rinse to beat bad breath.‎Brushing Technique – Brush your teeth normally and then sprinkle some baking soda on your toothbrush. Use it to brush your teeth for 2 minutes and then rinse off thoroughly with water. 2. LEMONS Lemon and other citrus fruits are very effective in treating this problematic odor causing bacteria due to its stro...

There are lots of people that rose from the ghetto but forgot all about their background once they had their first taste of fame and fortune. However, that is not the case with singer, Patoranking, as he has vowed never to forget where he comes from. He told Punch, “Whenever I remember where I’m coming from, I am inspired to hustle harder. I grew up in poverty and I don’t ever want to go back to that again. ‘If you listen to my songs, you would notice that I’m always trying to motivate people that there is no one that cannot be successful. Once you have something to offer and you work hard, the world is yours for the taking.” On what he is doing to support other youngsters in the ghetto, he said, “I don’t have to announce whatever help I render to people. As far as I’m concerned, it is between me and God. I help the people I can in my own little way because I believe I am blessed by God so as to be a blessing to others ...

Alexis Sanchez is tackled by his Arsenal teammate, Skhodran Mustafi during the Confederations Cup final on Sunday. Germany coach Joachim Low has sent a warning to other countries, claiming his side are the best in the world, following their Confederations Cup triumph on Sunday. The Germans beat Chile 1-0 in the final of the tournament, as Lars Stindl pounced on a defensive error to score the only goal of the game midway through the first half at the Zenit Arena in St Petersburg, even though the Chileans were the better side for long periods. The South American champions created and missed a string of chances and although Stindl's goal came against the run of play, Germany head coach Low insisted victory was deserved. "Before the match, (Chile midfielder Arturo) Vidal had said that winning this cup would mean they are the best team in the world," Low said. "Well, this cup means that at the moment Germany is still the best team in the world. And with such a young...

BEVERLY HILLS, July 2, (THEWILL) – An expanded meeting of South-East political leaders at the weekend threw their full weight behind the clamour for Nigeria to be restructured, even as they disagreed with agitations for the secession of the zone by pro-Biafran groups. They made this known after a stakeholders meeting comprising the five South-East governors, members of the National Assembly, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, religious leaders and other selected Igbo leaders of thought, at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. The call for restructuring of the country had recently gained support across the country by the different ethnic nationalities and eminent personalities, as against agitation for self-determination. Despite the demand for the implementation of the 2014 conference report which also took care of the country’s restructuring, the ruling APC and Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna state have rejected the call. The meeting, which had in attendance governors from the region, N...

…Cautions against jungle justice The Lagos State Government has arrested 100 suspected members of the dreaded cult group, Badoo who have been terrorising residents of the state especially, the Ikorodu axis. This was just as the state government has cautioned residents to desist from carrying out jungle justice on suspected members of the gang, as government would leave no stone unturned to bring the perpetrators of any dastardly act to justice. For some time now, the members of the Badoo cult group have been fingered in violent killings in Ikorodu axis, a development which had prompted some suspected members of the group to be lynched through mob action. The 100 suspects were arrested in a joint operation carried out by men of the Lagos State Police Command, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Odua People’s Congress (OPC), as well as local vigilantes including Onyabo in Ikorodu on Saturday. As at Sunday morning, the number of arrested suspects had risen to 100. The team,...

Corn pap, commonly known as akamu, ogi or eko, is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize.  Traditionally, the grain is soaked in water for up to three days before wet-milling and sieving to remove husks. The filtered cereal is then allowed to ferment for up to three days until sour. Subsequently, it is boiled into a pap or cooked to make a creamy pudding. Made from maize, akamu is a nutritious meal which is a good source of carbohydrate, B vitamins (pantothenic acid – B5, niacin – B3, riboflavin and thiamine – B1), folic acid, vitamins A and C, potassium, chromium, selenium, zinc, phosphorous, magnesium and many others. Here are 6 health benefits of pap Reduces risk of blood pressure Pap is great for people with high blood pressure because of its high potassium and zero sodium content. This helps to lower blood pressure. Good source of energy It is a good source of carbohyd...

Drinking warm water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach helps the entire system and especially helps in this 3 ways! Drink warm water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach  (Youtube) Studies reveal drinking warm water especially first thing in the morning on an empty stomach helps the entire system. Apart from being a great way to detoxify the body as well as remove impurities which helps get rid of skin blemishes leaving it visibly smooth, soft and nourished. The entire system especially the digestive system benefits from drinking warm water first thing in the morning (taken on an empty stomach/first thing before breakfast). Taking warm water first thing in the morning helps to detox  (Leap Smoothies) 1. For weight loss Drinking warm water regularly has been linked to weight loss apart from also cleansing the whole system. To be more effective, lemon or honey can be added to it. 2. For constipation Drinking warm water in the morning on an empty s...