Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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Nigerian gets N50k reward after returning N10.8m mistakenly sent to his account
A Nigerian mechanic simply known as Timothy, who returned N10.8m mistakenly sent to his account has been given N50k as reward. This was disclosed on Facebook by one of his customers, Chinonso Ndukwe, saying he learnt so from Timothy after he met him in person on Tuesday. Sharing a photo he took with Timothy, Chinonso…
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LENARD: “The shame of a nation as dictated by APC” – Obuagbaka
A renowned lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Worer Obuagbaka, has described the killing of a lecturer of Rivers State University, Chisom Lenard, by thugs, as “the shame of a nation as dictated by APC.” TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Lenard, a chartered Surveyor, was shot dead by hired political thugs in police camouflage while he…
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POOR PROSECUTION: FG loses suit to recover N70tn loot
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the Federal Government’s suit seeking to recover and forfeit the sum of N70tn it alleged was stashed in 29 bank accounts by looters. The judge stated that the Federal Government’s lawyers and the private lawyers which it subsequently gave a fiat, did…
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“How I was made to refund N200m to FG under duress” – Obanikoro informs court
A former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, has told the Federal High Court in Lagos that he was made to refund between N100m and N200m to the Federal Government under duress. Obanikoro stated this on Tuesday while testifying before the court as the 12th prosecution witness in the trial of a former…
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Election petition: “Tinubu about to be cleared of all allegations” – Keyamo reacts
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has reacted to the petition filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, calling for the annulment of the February 25 Presidential Election won by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu. Obi had previously challenged the outcome of…
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Buhari salutes Transcorp Chairman, Tony Elumelu at 60
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated billionaire businessman and Chairman of Transcorp, Tony Elumelu, as he clocks 60 on Wednesday, March 22. In a statement by his Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the president said he shared the joy and warmth of the occasion with the distinguished banker, economist, and…
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BREAKING: “It is my turn to become Senate President” – Kalu affirms
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly. Kalu, who won re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber, disclosed this Tuesday while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly. The ruling All Progressives Congress maintained a majority in the Senate,…
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Togolese footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor quits football at 39
Togolese footballer, Emmanuel Adebayor, has called it an end to his professional football career. Adebayor spent over a decade in England playing for Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Crystal Palace but has now called time on his career. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the forward won the African Footballer of the Year award in 2008 during…
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Obi-Datti: Protest breaks out in Abuja, as Obi petitions presidential election tribunal
A protest has erupted in Abuja, the nation’s capital over the just concluded presidential election in Nigeria. The protesters, who are mostly youths, have taken over the Unity Fountain to express their anger. Clad in black attires with placards bearing various inscriptions, such as “We stand for Justice, we fight for a new Nigeria,” “President…
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“We will challenge this fraudulent result using all legal means” -Omo-Agege vows
Deputy Senate President and the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has revealed his plan following the declaration of Sheriff Oborevwori as the winner of the state’s gubernatorial election. He vowed to challenge the victory of the PDP candidate in the election (Oborevwori), describing it as “fraudulent, damning…