Trump Gains On Clinton, Poll Shows 'Rigged' Message Resonates |PoliFocus

The polling data showed Trump’s argument that the Nov. 8 election is “rigged” against him has resonated with members of his party.

“Remember folks, it’s a rigged system,” Trump told a Pennsylvania rally on Friday. “That’s why you’ve got to get out and vote, you’ve got to watch.

Photo: Serial Rapist Brutally Wounded After Killing Woman, Injuring Four In Lagos |PoliFocus

A serial rapist has reportedly killed a pregnant woman and injured four others in Oluwoye, Ibeshe Titun, Ikorodu area of Lagos.

Awuuf! See How To Get A Whooping 6Gb Of Data For N1,500 On Airtel |PoliFocus

Still in the season of competitions amongst the telecommunications providers in Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria has introduced a new data plan that will give all its subscribers a mouth-watering 6GB of data for just N1,5000.

DSS Raid: NBA Make U-Turn, Calls For The Suspension Of Arrested Judges |PoliFocus

President of NBA, Abubakar Mahmud, SAN 

The Nigerian Bar Association on Thursday called for the immediate suspension of seven judges arrested by the operatives State Security Service, DSS on October 8.

The President of the NBA, Abubakar Mahmud, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, made the call at a valedictory court session in honour of a retiring Justice of the
Court of Appeal, Sotonye Denton-West.

Seven judges in five states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory were arrested after their homes were raided on October 7 by the SSS following allegations of corruption.

Goodnews! Naira Gains More Strength As It Is Now N280 To A Dollar |PoliFocus

The Nigerian currency, the Naira is inching towards  the N280 to the dollar opening rate at the Financial Markets Dealers Qoute (FMDQ).

The naira on Wednesday closed at N304.75 to the dollar at the official interbank market from N305 recorded on Tuesday.

Ondo Guber: Court Sets To Nullify Rotimi Akeredolu's Victory As APC Candidate |PoliFocus

A judge of the Federal High Court, Justice Dimgba who was among the judges arrested by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS may nullify the All Progressives Congress, APC primary election in Ondo state that produced Rotimi Akeredolu SAN.

Jubilation As 11 Detained Pro-Biafrans Released |PoliFocus

There was wild jubila­tion in the commer­cial city of Onitsha and some parts of Okpoko, in Anambra State, yesterday following the release of 11 out of the 14 members of the Movement for Actualization of the Sovereign State of Bi­afra (MASSOB) and Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) from police custody.

World Cup 2018: Russia Choose Zabivaka The Wolf As Mascot |PoliFocus

Russia have named Zabivaka the wolf as their mascot for the 2018 World Cup. The wolf received 53% of the votes, beating competition from a tiger who got 27% and cat which collected 20% in the month-long voting process.

EFCC Re-Arrest Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode Over Alleged Corruption |PoliFocus

Mr. Fani-Kayode was arrested on Friday by operatives of the anti-graft agency, as he left the Federal High Court premises in Lagos.

Speaking to newsmen while being taken away, he said: “They will not take my life, I am not scared, I’m not intimidated (and) I will not be silenced.

See How To Protect Your Blackberry Messenger, BBM Account From "Phishing" |PoliFocus

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Photos: Brazil-based Nigerian Hairstylist Arrested At Lagos Int'l Airport With Cocaine Concealed In Her Bra |PoliFocus

The bra showing how it was concealed 

A Brazil-based Nigerian hairstylist has been arrested by Nigerian anti-drug detectives with cocaine hidden inside her bra. The suspect, Nnaji Juliet Ijeoma, 30 was arrested by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Friday.

World Cup Qualifier: Lionel Messi Back For A Titanic Battle Against Brazil |PoliFocus

Lionel Messi was named in Argentina’s squad for their heavyweight World Cup clash against bitter rivals Brazil on Friday having missed the last three fixtures through injury.

Messi had been sidelined from international duty with a thigh injury but buoyed by a midweek hat-trick for Barcelona in the Champions League against Manchester City, he returns to an Argentina team struggling in fifth spot in World Cup qualifying.

Robbers Hijack Tanker, Divert N4.5m Fuel |PoliFocus

The police in Lagos are on the trail of some suspected robbers, who allegedly hijacked a tankerladen with 33,000-litre fuel valued at N4.5m on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

The robbers were also said to have abducted the vehicle’s escort, Shittu Oluwasegun. It was learnt that the product was to be delivered toa filling station in Ore, Ondo State, before the tanker was hijacked in the Sagamu, Ogere, Ogun State end of the expressway.

Senate Today: See The Summary Of Senate Proceedings For Thursday October 20, 2016 |PoliFocus

Senate President Bukola Saraki Presided over Plenary.

Senator Suleiman Adokwe moves for the adoption of votes and proceedings of Wednesday 19th October 2016, Senator Ahmed Lawan seconded.

Army Lied, Late 3SC Player, Izu Joseph Not A Cultist —Brother Insists |PoliFocus

The elder brother of the Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan defender, Izu Joseph, who was killed on Sunday, reportedly by a stray bullet from a member of the Joint Task Force, JTF, has refuted claims by the Nigerian Army that his brother was a cultist.

Banned By Kaduna Government, Shiite Group Heads To Court To Seek Redress |PoliFocus

A newly banned Shiite group in northern Nigeria said Thursday it was appealing in court against the government decision that observers are warning could spark sustained violence.

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria said the banby Kaduna state officials violates Nigerians’ rights to religious freedom. The ban, announced earlier this month, was made official with its publication on Wednesday.

Vincent Enyeama Returns To Super Eagles |PoliFocus

Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has stated that Goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama will return to the national team if Nigeria qualifies for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Drama In Lagos Airport As Passenger Storms Dana Airline With Gun |PoliFocus

Drama ensued at the departure point of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos onThursday after airport security officials barred a para-military officer, who was found to be carrying a gun on him from boarding a Lagos-Abuja bound Dana Air flight.

It was gathered that the passenger, when questioned identified himself as a senior officer with one of Nigeria’s‎ para-military organisation and showed various proofs that he had the authority to carry guns anywhere he wanted to in the country and should not be prevented.

Shocking! 94,000 Pregnant Women HIV Positive In Zamfara State —USAID |PoliFocus

No fewer than 94,141 pregnant women are said to be HIV/AIDS positive in Zamfara.

A United States Agency for International Aids (USAID) funded programme said this through Management Services for Health Organisation the USAID Prevention and
Organisational Systems-AIDS Care and Treatment (PRO-ACT).

Donald Trump Facing Fresh Allegation From Woman Who Said He 'Touched Her Bre*st' At The US Open |PoliFocus

Another woman has come forward and accusedDonald Trumpof sexually assaulting her, claiming he touched her bre*st. Karena Virginia came forward on Thursday and spoke out at press conference in the US, sobbing as she recalled the moment the billionaire ‘groped’ her.

Ogun Governor, Ibikunle Amosun Reshuffles Cabinet (See Those Affected) |PoliFocus

The Ogun State Government has announced a shake-up in the membership of its Executive Council. The exercise affected four Commissioners and four Special Advisers to Governor Ibikunle Amsoun.

Those affected include Ronke Sokefun, who before now was the Commissioner for Agriculture. Sokefun moves to the Ministry of Urban and Physical Planning.

Don't Honour Hollywood Invitation, Get Married —Islamic Scholar Advises Banned Actress, Rahama Sadau PoliFocus

Suspended Kannywood Actress, Rahama Sadau 

A Kano-based Islamic scholar, Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, has called on banned Kannywood actress, Rahama Sadau not to honour the invitation extended to her to visit the Hollywood in Los Angeles, USA.

Aisha Buhari Dedicates Award To Nigerian Military & Those Those That Lost Their Lives In War Front |PoliFocus

Ms Buhari receiving the award 

The Nigerian first lady, Ms Aisha Buhari who is in Brussels, Belgium to attend a forum on "Women's Role in global security" has dedicated the award given to her by the Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign & European Affairs, Minister Didier Reynders to Nigerian troops, both living and the dead.

PDP Congratulates His Royal Highness, Oba Erediauwa, The New Oba of Benin |PoliFocus

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has sent it's congratulatory message to the new Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Eheneden Erediauwa, Oba Ewuare II, N'Ogidigan on his coronation as the new Oba of Benin.

MTN's Repatriated $13.9bn Can Pull Nigeria Out Of Recession —Bukola Saraki Claims |PoliFocus

The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki said on Thursday that the $13.9bn allegedly repatriated by MTN Nigeria was enough to pull the country out of recession.

Saraki disclosed this while opening the legislative hearing on the alleged repatriation of the funds by MTN, nation’s giant telecoms provider, in connivance with some Nigerian banks and individuals.

Breaking: Another Judge, Ngwuta Accuses Ameachi, Oni Of Begging Him Over Ebonyi, Ekiti, Rivers Cases |PoliFocus

Rotimi Ameachi 

Another Justice of the Supreme Court whose home was raided by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, Justice Sylvester Ngwuta, has alleged that he was being victimized for refusing entreaties, at various times, to help the All Progressives Congress, APC, win governorship election cases involving Ekiti, Rivers and Ebonyi states.

Nigerian International Onazi Set To Take Lazio To FIFA Over Unpaid Outstanding Salaries |PoliFocus

 Ogenyi Onazi holding the trophy at Lazio

Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is on the verge of taking his former club SS Lazio of Italy to FIFA according to a close source due to inability of the Italian Serie A side to pay his outstanding salaries.

Ebonyi Varsity Lecturer, Principals Disciplined Over S£x Abuse, Misconduct |PoliFocus

A senior lecturer with Ebonyi State University was suspended over alleged involvement in se xual harassment of students. The Commissioner for Education Professor John Eke, addressing journalists, also disclosed that four principals of secondary schools were demoted for various misconducts ranging from absenteeism and other acts inconsistent with their mandate.

Eke said the Ministry was investigating the s ex scandal rocking schools across the state, adding that one lecturer in the Ebonyi State University had been placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of the reports of sex allegations leveled against him.

Hillary Clinton Says Donald Trump Would Be Putin's 'Puppet' |PoliFocus

Democrat Hillary Clinton warned Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is rooting for Donald Trump in the race for the White House because the Republican would be his “puppet.”

In a ferocious debate exchange, Clinton cited reports from US intelligence agencies that Russian cyber attacks had targeted her party and campaign, and demanded that Trump condemn it.

French Giants Olympic Marseille Confirm Rudi Garcia Appointment As Head Coach |PoliFocus

After finally being released from his Roma contract on Thursday, the Frenchman has agreed a return to his homeland to take charge of Ligue 1’s 12th-placed team.

Rudi Garcia has agreed a three-year deal to take over at Marseille, on the same day that his Roma contract was terminated by mutual consent.

President Buhari Nominates Mamora, Tallen, Bugaje, 43 Others As Ambassadors |PoliFocus

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday October 20, forwarded a 46-person list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate. Among the nominees mentioned by Senate President Bukola Saraki on the floor of the Senate on Thursday are Dr. Olorunnibe Mamora, a former senator and Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly; Mrs. Pauline Tallen, a former deputy governor of Plateau State; Dr. Usman Bugaje, a former member of the House of Representatives; and Mr. Mohammed Ibeto, a former deputy governor of Niger State.

Goodnews! Nigeria Moves Four Spots Up To 60th In FIFA Rankings |PoliFocus

Nigeria are now 60th in the world ratings after climbing four spots up, according to the latest FIFA rankings released today.

Record: Arsene Wenger Reaches 100 Wins European Competition With Arsenal |PoliFocus

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reached 100 wins in European competition with the Gunners.

Top Muslim Cleric Sheikh Muhammad Lawal Madoki Abducted |PoliFocus

Unknown gunmen have abducted a prominent Muslim cleric in Nigeria's north-western Sokoto city, the BBC Hausa service reports.

Former BBC Reporter, Chris Simpson Found Dead In His Home |PoliFocus

Former BBC correspondent Chris Simpson has died unexpectedly in Senegal at the age of 53.

A much-respected journalist, he worked for the BBC in Angola during the civil war in the 1990s, in Rwanda in the aftermath of the genocide and was also posted to Senegal and the Central African Republic (CAR) in the2000s.

DSS Invasion: Justice Okoro Writes CJN, List Items Taken Away By The DSS... Absolves Self Of Alleged Corruption |PoliFocus

A Supreme Court Justice, John Inyang Okoro has written to the Chief Justice of Nigeria over his perceived abuse of his fundamental rights by the operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS).

FFK's Wife Arrest: Ekiti Government Dispels Rumoured Closure Of Access Bank Branch |PoliFocus

Ekiti State Government has dispelled the rumours that it has shut down the Ado-Ekiti branch of Access Bank Plc following last Monday's attempt by agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest Mrs Precious Chikwendu Fani-Kayode, the wife of former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, in the bank premises.

N407bn Fraud: I Gave Ayo Fayose $3.777m In Cash —Musiliu Obanikoro |PoliFocus

Barely 24 hours after his detention, former Minister of State for Defence, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has implicated Governor Ayodele Fayose in the N4.745billion wired to a company linked to him by the Office of the National Security Adviser(ONSA).

The said cash was wired into the company, Sylva Mcnamara within seven months in 2014. He said N2.23billion was transferred to Fayose out of the slush funds.

Plateau United Confirm Zachary Baraje's Exit |PoliFocus

Plateau United FC have parted ways with their coach Zachary Baraje.

Baraje becomes the third Nigerian Premier Football League coach to lose his job officially after MFM’s Fidelis Ilechukwu and Kano Pillars’ Mohammed Baba Ganaru.

Former Enyimba FC International and El Kanemi Warriors coach Baraje led the Jos-based team to a 12th placed finish at the just concluded Nigerian Premier Football League season.

Oyo Government Commiserates With Ibadan Accident Victims' Families |PoliFocus

Oyo State Government has commiserated with families of the victims of Tuesday morning truck accident at Oja Oba area of Ibadan, which claimed four lives.

Controversial Justice Okon Abang Sacks Two PDP Federal Lawmakers |PoliFocus

An Abuja Federal High Court on Tuesday sacked two members of the House of Representatives from Enugu State for alleged wrongful emergenceas flagbearers of the  Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2015 general elections.

The affected lawmakers are Stella Ngwu from Igbo-Etiti and Uzo-Uwani Federal Constituency, and Dennis Agbo from Igbo-Eze North and Udenu Federal Constituency.

Fani-Kayode’s Wife Speaks, Says EFCC Lied, Only N295,518 Was In Her Account.... Releases Screenshot Of Bank Statement |PoliFocus

The assertion by one Wilson Uwujaren who is supposed to be the spokesman of the EFCC that Precious Chikwendu's Access Bank account was used to launder Jonathan campaign funds or funds from the NSA's office and that approximately 2.4 million naira balance was found in the said account at the time of her arrest is a lie from the pit of hell.

First Lady, Aisha Buhari Heads To Brussels, Belgium To Attend A Forum On 'Women's Role In Global Security' |PoliFocus

The Nigerian first lady, Ms Aisha Buhari is her way to Brussels, to attend a forum with theme 'Women's Role In Global Security.

EFCC Arraigns Edo Deputy Governor’s Brother for N9.3 million Fraud |PoliFocus

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday October 17, 2016, arraigned one Joseph Ovbokhan Odubu and his company, Even Handed Services Limited before Justice P. I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin, Edo State on a 3-count charge bordering on forgery, uttering and obtaining money by false presence to the tune of Nine Million Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira (N9, 360,000.00).

Armsgate: Olisa Metuh's Surety Withdraws, Picks DSP Ike Ekweremadu |PoliFocus

The embattled National spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh, has prayed Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court, Abuja to allow the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to stand surety for him over the seven-count charge brought against him by the EFCC, before who is facing trial over alleged N400 million fraud.

We Didn't Detain The Wife Of Ex-Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode EFCC |PoliFocus

The wife of Femi Fani Kayode and her child are not in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, and were never detained by the Commission. Contrary to the media spin about the purported arrest of mother and child, a certain Chikwendu Sonia today attempted to withdraw money from an Access Bank account that had been placed on 'Post No Debit' Category, following the discovery of illicit cash flows into the account.

Senate Confirms Ejembi Eko, Amina Augie As Justices Of Supreme Court |PoliFocus

The Senate on Tuesday October 18 confirmed the nominations of Hon. Justice Ejembi Eko and Hon. Justice Amina A. Augie as justices of the Supreme Court.

Before their nomination by President Muhammadu Buhari, both Eko and Augies were justices of the Court of Appeal.

Gov. Rauf Aregbesola Appeals To Nigerians To Stop Eating Imported Rice |PoliFocus

The Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state yesterday appealed to Nigerians to stop eating imported rice and go back to eating indigenous ones such as Ofada rice and others.

DSS Raid: One Judge Claimed Hidden Dollars Was Estacode, Another Said He Sells Rice —Panel Reveals |PoliFocus

The federal government has insisted that the arrest of some judges by operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, was in accordance with the extant laws of the country.

This is contained in a report on the presidential legal review of the recent raid of the judges residences. A source part of the review President Muhammadu Buhari ordered last week told select State House correspondents yesterday that the report was now under active consideration in the Presidency.

Just In: Justice Adeniyi Ademola Who Was Arrested By DSS, Withdraws From Dasuki's Trial |PoliFocus

Adeniyi Ademola, justice of the federal high court, whom the Department of State Services (DSS) accused of corruption, has withdrawn from the trial of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), TheCable reports.