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President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Nigeria for the United States today following an invitation from President Donald Trump. Buhari who will be traveling with a host of ministers is scheduled to meet with Trump on Monday. Both presidents are expected to “discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership between the two countries”, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said. The bilateral meeting will also afford both leaders the opportunity to advance shared priorities, such as promoting economic growth, fighting terrorism and other threats to peace and security. “The meeting will further deepen the US-Nigeria…

The Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected Boko Haram member said to have been the mastermind of “most of the recent attacks in Benue state.” He was identified as Aminu Yaminu but also known as Tashaku. Tashaku was arrested by combined troops of 707 Special Forces Brigade, the Police and the Department of State Security Services in Makurdi,the state capital. The army said the suspect “is believed to have masterminded most of the recent attacks in Benue State.” READ: APC fixes national convention for 23 June “Following an intelligence report, it was gathered that Yaminu has concluded plans with his…

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has released the composition of its congress and convention planning committee. The party fixed national convention for 23 June. The Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has released dates for the holding of the congresses and convention. The ruling party said the congresses are to hold on Saturday May 19 while the national convention is slated for Saturday June 23. “The 2018 ward congresses to elect ward officers will hold on Saturday, 5 May 2018,” the statement said. The party said it set aside 7 – 9 May,…

A fake lawyer Samson Obu has been acted after allegedly practicing for three years as a counsel at Ikorodu Magistrates Court. The 43-year-old, residing at No. 5, Imam Street, Owutu, Agric in Ikorodu, near Lagos, was docked an Ikorodu Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State, on a count charge of impersonation, following suspicion raised by some lawyers. According to the Prosecutor, Sgt. John Iberedem, the accused had appeared in the court on April 5 to represent an accused. “He announced his appearance for an accused and quoted a wrong section, which was what aroused the suspicion of other lawyers, including Mr…

The Kaduna Division of the Court of Appeal today affirmed the decision of the Federal High Court Kano which ordered the interim forfeiture of the money found in a house in Kaduna belonging to former Group Managing Director of NNPC, Engineer Andrew Yakubu. On 3 February, 2017, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, stormed a house allegedly belonging to the former NNPC boss and uncovered the sum $9,772,800 (Nine Million, Seven Hundred and Seventy Two Thousand, Eight Hundred Dollars) and another £74,000 (Seventy Four Thousand Pounds Sterling) stashed in a fireproof safe. The money according to Yakubu,…

…As state government commences massive mobilization of residents for PVCs The Lagos State Government on Friday said it had translated eights laws into Yoruba, Egun and Pidgin languages, hinting that, it is working on others. At its annual ministerial press briefing to celebrate the third year of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Mr. Benjamin Olabinjo said the translation was to help deepen democracy. Olabinjo said a total of eight bills passed into law by the Lagos State House of Assembly were simplified and translated…

In its efforts to deliver the Pen Cinema Flyover on schedule, Lagos State Government on Friday announced that there would be further restriction of vehicular movement at the Agege Intersection between Railway crossing and Church Street along Agunbiade Street in Agege. In a statement signed by Engr Jimi Hotonu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, the government said that due to the restriction. Vehicles coming from Ipaja road towards Ogba would no longer be able to turn left at Oke-Koto, but will be required to straight towards Agege Motor road and take left turn to connect the alternative route…

Paris St-Germain manager Unai Emery is leaving the French champions at the end of the season as his two-year deal comes to an end. PSG clinched the French title earlier this month but the Spaniard, 46, is out of contract in the summer. “I have told the players I am leaving,” said Emery, who joined PSG on a two-year deal in June 2016. “I thank president Nasser Al Khelaifi, the director of sport Antero Henrique, the supporters and all the players for these two seasons.” READ: Andres Iniesta kisses Barcelona goodbye, says he won’t stay in Europe Emery joined PSG…

Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season. The midfielder, 33, has made 669 appearances in 16 seasons, winning 31 trophies with Barca and three major tournaments for Spain. Iniesta, who has been linked to a move to the Chinese Super League, has not said where he will play next season. “I said I would never play against Barca so it is not going to be in Europe,” he said. “We will know at the end of the season – there are still things to talk about.” The recognition is infinite ????????????#Infinit8Iniesta pic.twitter.com/yQVc4Lxzva—…

Tottenham are ready to sell England left-back Danny Rose, 27, 29-year-old Belgium centre-back Toby Alderweireld, Kenya midfielder Victor Wanyama, 26, and Belgium midfielder Mousa Dembele, 30, to raise £170m as manager Mauricio Pochettino looks to strengthen his squad for next season. (Mail) Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says he deserves the credit for bringing 25-year-old Egypt international Mohamed Salah to Chelsea when he was in charge at Stamford Bridge – not the blame for selling the Liverpool forward to Roma in 2016. (ESPN) Leicester City manager Claude Puel is fighting to save his job as the club plans a big-money…