Andy Murray Through To Fourth Round At Wimbledon 2016 |PoliFocus

Andy Murray made it through to the last 16 with victory over Australia’s John Millman at Wimbledon onSaturday, with the news of Novak Djokovic’s shock defeat buzzing overhead.

Shocking: Lagos Bans Street Hawking, Buying; Defaulters To Be Jailed |PoliFocus

Lagos State government has declared that it would start total enforcement against street hawkers and buyers starting from yesterday, The Sun reports. 

Making the declaration during a live interview ses­sion on TVC , a Lagos based TV station yesterday, the state governor, Mr Akin­wumi Ambode said hence­forth both buyer and hawker will be liable to a fine of N90,000 or a six months jail. 

Oyo Assembly Member Gideon Aremu Shot Dead By Assailants |PoliFocus

Gideon Aremu, Chairman, Oyo State House of Assembly Committee on Information and Security, has been shot to death by gunmen at his residence.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that Aremu (Orelope-Labour Party) was killed on Friday at about 9p.m. while driving into his house at Alakia area of Ibadan. 

CJ's Refusal To Swear Me In, An Affront On The Rule Of Law —Uche Ogah |PoliFocus

Abia state Governor-Elect, Dr. Uche Ogah has described as an affront on the rule of law, the refusal of the state's Chief Judge, Theresa Uzoukwu to swear him in as the duly-elected governor of the state.

Petrol Sells For N120 In Ibadan |PoliFocus

Succour is gradually coming the way of Nigerians as some Independent marketers now sell petrol at N120 per litre at pump price. 

According to reports gathered by PoliFocus, Bovas filling stations across Ibadan, Oyo State now sell at the price but with a long queue. 

Ondo 2016: 50 Aspirants Jostle For APC Ticket |PoliFocus

Few weeks to the primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, in the build-up to the November 26 governorship election, the number of aspirants seeking the party’s ticket has reached 50. 

Gov. Abubakar Bello Dares Labour, Cuts Salaries By 50% |PoliFocus

The Niger State Government may have defied threats by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of an industrial action should the government go ahead with the 50 per cent reduction of civil servants’ salary in the state.

Watford FC Complete Signing Of Isaac Success From Grenada |PoliFocus

English Premier League club, Watford FC, have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker, Isaac Success, for a club record transfer fee thought to be around £12.5m.

Watford through their official website on Friday stated that Success had agreed a five-year contract at Vicarage Road thus becoming the Hornets’ third new signing ahead of the 2016/17 Premier League campaign, following Jerome Sinclair and Christian Kabasele.

FG, CCECC Sign $11.117 Billion Lagos-Calabar Rail Contract |PoliFocus

The Federal Government yesterday signed an agreement with the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal railway line at $11.117billion, Guardian reports. 

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi said the first segment of the rail line, which comprises Calabar, Uyo, Aba and Port-Harcourt will be ready within two years.

We'll Grow Economy Through Steel Sector —Kayode Fayemi |PoliFocus

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said that for Nigeria to meet its infrastructure needs, it would spend about $3 trillion to grow the economy in the next 30 years.

The minister who disclosed this at a business forum organized by the Royal African Society in London, citeda recent report by the National Integrated Infrastructure Master Plan, which says Nigeria’s current core infrastructure stocks gap was estimated at $80 billion.

Brexit: More Nigerians Face Deportation From UK —Lawyer |PoliFocus

Following the exit of United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), a Nigerian Lawyer based in the UK and a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Wales and England, Charles Ete, has warned that more Nigerians staying in the UK illegally or whose visa had expired faced deportation.

This Illegality Will Not Stand, I Remain Abia Governor —Ikpeazu To Ogah

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu on Friday maintained that he remains the governor of the state despite a recent court ruling that sacked him from office.

Justice Okon Abang had on Monday, in a ruling, sacked Ikpeazu as governor of Abia State and he was to immediately vacate office over tax evasion.

Police Service Commission Retires Joseph Mbu, 20 Others (See Full List) |PoliFocus

The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday approved the retirement of former Commissioner of Police in Rivers State, Mbu Joseph Mbu, and 20 other Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG).

Neymar Signs New FC Barcelona Contract, To Stay Until 2021‎ |PoliFocus

Neymar will stay with FC Barcelona of Spain after signing a five-year contract, the club announced on Friday.

The Brazilian’s release clause has been set at 200 million euros (about £167 million), rising to 222m (£186m) in the second year and 250m (£209m) for the final three.

Now Official: Manchester United Complete Signing Of Zlatan Ibrahimovic |PoliFocus

Manchester United have completed the signing of out-of-contract striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a one-year deal.

The 34-year-old, capped 116 times by Sweden, left French champions Paris St-Germain at the end of last season."I am absolutely delighted to be joining Manchester United and looking forward to playing in the Premier League,"he told the club's website.

AGF VS Senate: Buhari Apologies For AGF's Rudeness To Senate |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari Friday tendered an unreserved apology to the Senate over statements by his Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Prosecution, Okoi Obono- Oblo that the Senate lacked the powers to summon Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami to explain why he dragged the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and two others to court over alleged forgery of the Senate Standing Order.

Opinion: Ekiti House Of Assembled 'Clowns' |PoliFocus

Earlier in the week, members of Ekiti State House of Assembly took to the street to protest the 'perceived' persecution of their paymaster, Governor Ayodele Fayose.

They ceased the Okesa Area of the state capital with a lot of placards but with same 'handwriting' in support of Fayose.

Forgery: Senate Rules Used For Saraki And Ekweremadu’s Election Were Amended – Clerk Opens Up |PoliFocus

Benedict Efeturi, the deputy clerk of the National Assembly, has disclosed that the standing orders ofNigerian Senate for the 2015 elections of Bukola Saraki and Ike Ekweremadu were different the 2011 version. 

Anti-Buhari Protest: APC Lampoons Ekiti Assembly Members, Says Their Action Was 'Worst Form Of Mediocrity & Lacks Integrity |PoliFocus

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has lampooned members of the House of Assembly over their protest in favour of Governor Ayodele Fayose arising from the investigation of the governor by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over alleged diversion of arms cash traced to his accounts and those of his family.

Hot: Get Free Megabytes On Your Airtel Line (See How To) |PoliFocus

Airtel Nigeria is at it again, you can now get free megabytes of data for free.

To enjoy it, you only need to be an Airtel subscriber and then follow the instruction below. 

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Inconclusive Elections: INEC Fixes July 23 & 30 For Suspended Re-Run Elections |PoliFocus

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed July 23 and 30 to conduct the suspended re-run elections into the National Assembly for Kano, Kogi, Imo and Rivers States.

PTDF Signs MoU With France To Sponsor Nigerian Students |PoliFocus

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French government to sponsor 13 Nigerian students to study in France, according to reports by Today.ng 

The Acting PTDF Executive Secretary, Alhaji Ahmed Galadima, said at the signing of the MoU in Abuja that the agreement involved providing concessions for the students to undertake masters and PHD programmes in France.

Spain Coach Vicente Del Bosque Sets To Resign By July 15 —Reports |PoliFocus

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque submitted his “irrevocable” resignation to federation president Angel Maria Villar earlier this week, according to Spain media reports.

Del Bosque and Villar met this past Tuesday after La Roja returned to Spain, at which time Del Bosque told the RFEF chief that he would resign and would not accept any further role with the federation, AS has reported, citing anonymous sources.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Confirms Manchester United’s Move |PoliFocus

Sweden and Paris Saint Germain, PSG, striker, Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Thursday confirmed that he will be joining Manchester United.

Wazobia TV Channel Back On StarTimes |PoliFocus

Wazobia TV channel is back on StarTimes. StarTimes made this known using its Twitter handle @StarTimes_Ng.

Breaking News: Court Stops Uche Ogah's Swearing-in As Abia State Gov |PoliFocus

The ongoing tension in God’s Own State, Thursday, took another dramatic turn, as a High Court sitting in Osisioma, Abia State, issued an injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from issuing a certificate of return to Uchechukwu Ogah who was declared governor by an FCT High Court on Wednesday, Vanguard reports. 

Okezie Ikpeazu Defiles Court, INEC, Refuses To Quit As Abia State Governor

A defiant Okezie Ikpeazu on Thursday urged residents of Abia State to disregard claims of his removal from office as governor.

Mr. Ikpeazu said the residents should continue their normal business activities, saying there wasno legal backing for such claims to manifest.

Court Remands Ex-Adamawa Gov. Fintiri In Kuje Prison |PoliFocus

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that former Governor of Adamawa State, Adamu Umaru Fintiri be remanded in Kuje prison, Abuja.

Former PDP Secretary Olisa Metuh Agrees To Refund N400 Collected; Supports Buhari’s Anti-graft War |PoliFocus

A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh has disclosed that talks have begun between his legal team and officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to facilitate his return of N400million traced to him from defence funds.

The funds which were primarily meant to fight Boko Haram insurgents were shared to party officials by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan through the office of the Nation Security Adviser.

Forgery Case: Senate Accuses FG Of Wanting To Get Rid Of Saraki, Ekweremadu At All Cost |PoliFocus

The Senate has accused the Federal Government of complexity in the ongoing forgery case against the Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu.

In a statement issued on Wednesday June 29 and signed by Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, Chairman of Media and Publicity, the senate expressed it's displeasure as it opined that the whole scenario was cooked up to get rid of the Saraki and Ekweremadu.

The statement reads:

"We note the statement issued by the Secretary to the Federal Government, Mr. David Babachir Lawal that the Senate is not the one on trial in the Forgery case instituted by the Attorney General of the Federation against the Senate President and his Deputy.

Read The Brief Profile Of The Awaiting Gov Of Abia State Uchechukwu Ogah |PoliFocus

Uchechukwu Ogah emerged Abia State Governor on Monday after Justice Okon Abang-led Federal High Court ordered Former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of the State to vacate office immediately for submitting false information to his party, the Peoples Democratic Party, in the build-up of the party’s governorship primary in December 2014.

Earlier today June 30, Uche was given the Certificate of Return by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and he is expected to be sworn-in any moment from now. 

Eid-el-Fitri: FG Declares Tuesday, Wednesday Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared July 5 and 6, 2016 as public holiday to mark Eid-el Fitri Celebrations.

The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.), who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, on Thursday in Abuja, urged  all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their daily living and through this contribute to the development of the nation.

Just In: Court Rules On Buhari’s Disqualification Case |PoliFocus

Following a motion for discontinuance filed by Nnamdi Nwokocha- Ahaaiwe of the suit seeking Muhammadu Buhari’s disqualification, the court has struck out the case, The Cable reports.

Adeniyi Ademola, justice of the federal high court,delivered ruling on suit challenging the veracity ofthe academic credentials of the president on June30, in Abuja.

Forgery: Resign Now, SGF Tells Bukola Saraki, Ekweremadu |PoliFocus

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal, has thrown himself into the fray in respect of alleged forgery trial of Senate President Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, asking the principal officers of the Senate to resign their positions.

Court Sacks Already Sacked PDP Chairman Ali Modu Sheriff |PoliFocus

Embattled former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriffhas once again been hit with a huge legal blow after a Federal High Court in Abuja sacked him and all others who became officers of the party through the amended Article 47, Rule 6 of the party’s constitution, Ynaija reports. 

Presidential Bodyguard With Alleged Link To Boko Haram Arrested |PoliFocus

The presidency could not be reached to confirm or debunk the arrest of a Body Guard to President Mohammadu Buhari Coporal Hassan Aminu who is alleged to have a link with Boko Haram sect.

Ex Minister Ojo Maduekwe Dies At 71 |PoliFocus

The Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ojo Maduekwe, has died.

He died at his residence in Abuja on Wednesday night shortly after returning from the US.

Shocking: Man Butchered In Ekiti (Graphic Photo) |PoliFocus

Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital was earlier today thrown into confusion as a lifeless and dismembered body of a middle-aged man was found in Odo-Ado area, beside the roundabout of Ojido Market. 

Ekiti Lawmakers Protest Against 'Harassment' Of Gov Fayose By The FG |PoliFocus

The political development of Ekiti State earlier today took a new turn as all the members of the House of Assembly staged a peaceful protest against perceived victimisation of their governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose. 

They were seen with their travelling bags around Okesa Area of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital. 

The opined unequivocally that even if they are arrested and detained, they will stand with Gov Fayose. 

See the pictures after the cut:

At Last EFCC Arraigns Fani-Kayode, Others For Laundering N4.9bn |PoliFocus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, alongside three others before a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi Lagos.

'I Lost N50bn To The New CBN Policy' —Aliko Dangote Cries Out |PoliFocus

The world’s richest black man and President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that his company lost N50billion as a result of the flexible foreign exchange policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Dangote made the disclosure in a chat with newsmen weekend when Vice President Yemi Osinbajo toured the project sites of Dangote Fertiliser and Dangote Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.

Benin Clergyman Apostle Psalm Okpe Finally Opens Up On Lady Singer Found Bed In His Bed |PoliFocus

Fresh Oil Ministry founder Apostle Psalm Okpe has finally spoken about allegations he murdered gospel singer Yvonne Omoarebokhae who died in his hotel room earlier this year when they were apparently having an extra-marital romp, Nigerian Watch reports. 

Press Release: Presidency Replies Saraki, Says Buhari Not Anybody’s Stooge |PoliFocus

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, claims there is “now a government within the government of President Buhari”, which has allegedly seized the apparatus of Executive powers to pursue a nefarious agenda.

Gareth Southgate Favourite To Replace Hogson As England Manager |PoliFocus

Gareth Southgate has been named as the bookies’ favourite to be the next England manager.

Roy Hodgson quit as boss after the humiliating defeat to minnows Iceland saw England crash out of Euro 2016 at the last-16 stage.

Raymond Anyanwu: 'I Started Sleeping With My 15 Year Old Daughter Out Of Frustration' |PoliFocus

A 41 year old man named Raymond Anyanwu was arrested recently for reportedly raping his 15 year old daughter.

He claims that frustration over the loss of his job led him to do the dastardly act.He’d been sleeping with his daughter while his wife went out to work and finally impregnated her.

PDP Crisis Will Be Over Next Week —Makarfi

The Chairman, National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi on Monday gave reasons for the current crisis rocking the party even as he expressed optimism that the crisis bedeviling the PDP would be resolved by first week of July. 

He also declared that as loyal party members, members of his caretaker committee are ready to vacate their seats any time the stakeholders want them to quit.

Economy: Why The Rain Is Beating Us —President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is paying dearly for incompetence in managing high revenue that accrued from oil, particularly over the past decade, and for allowing the decay of critical infrastructure.