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Nigerians indicted by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) probe have been asked to surrender themselves or risk getting extradited if international treaties are invoked. Recall that 77 Nigerians were arrested by the FBI, following an investigation which uncovered how they conspired with federal and state agents to dupe unsuspecting American victims of their money. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) in a statement released by its chairman, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, admitted that an accusation does not mean guilt while also expressing hope of a fair and speedy trial. Dabiri-Erewa also disclosed that these Nigerians currently prosecuted by the FBI were linked to cases of massive email fraud and money laundering.

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed President Muhammadu Buhari has approved extensive reformsin the broadcasting industry, including the licencing of online radio and television stations. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, disclosed this on Friday when he received members of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) on a courtesy visit in Abuja. Responding to a request made by BON for the review of the Broadcasting Code, he said, “I just want to use this opportunity to inform you that Mr President has actually already approved a review of the Broadcast Code that is going to take care of many of the issues you have already raised here.” “In particular, the President has approved that WebTVs and radio stations, including foreign broadcasters beaming signals into Nigeria, will be licensed because we must bring sanity into this industry. “Mr President has also approved a wide range of reforms in the industry which, at the appropriate pla...

The Kogi State National Assembly/State Assembly election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja, has cancelled Senator Dino Melaye’s election. The tribunal cancelled the Senator's election earlier today, Friday 23, August. It is recalled that Dino Melaye was declared the winner of the Kogi West Senatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February. The results which was declared by INEC showed that Melaye, who contested the election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) scored 85,395 votes to defeat Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress(APC), who polled 66,901 votes. Obviously unsatisfied with the election result Adeyemi approached the tribunal which in turn, ruled in his favour on Friday. A three-man panel led by Justice A. O. Chijioke in a unanimous judgment accepted Adeyemi’s ground and ordered for reelection into the Kogi West senatorial district.

South African media personality, Somizi Mhlongo and his actor fiancé, Mohale Motaung wedding date has been revealed after a long wait. The couple have been busy planning their wedding after getting engaged in March 2018 at Paris and it's been revealed they will be hooked in January 2020. Somizi announced their wedding date in an Instagram post, and also thanked his London-based friend for meeting up with him in Italy for lunch and catch-up. See the Instagram post:

One David Dobrik surprised his friend Heath Hussar with a Lamborghini on his birthday and it’s got people talking. David shared the video on social media, with both friends full of teary excitement. With lot of excitements, Heath wrote on Instagram: To everyone that said I would never be anything… my best friend just bought me a Lamborghini! Honestly this still doesn’t doesn’t make sense or seem real to me. Dave you’re one incredible person! Thank you so much. I love you brother ❤️ Watch video here:

President Muhammadu Buhari today inaugurates his long awaited ministers in Abuja. Below are the ministers and their portfolios listed here: 1 Uchechukwu Samson Ogah (Abia) – Minister of State Mines And Steel. 2. Muhammadu Bello (Adamawa) – Minister of FCT 3. God’swill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom) – Minister of Niger delta 4. Dr Chris Ngige (Anambra ) – Minister of Labour and Environment 5. Sharon Ikeazu (Anambra) –  Minister of State Environment 6. Adamu Adamu – Bauchi, Education 7. Amb Maryam Katagum – Bauchi, Industry, Trade and Investment, State 8. Timipre Silva – Bayelsa, Petroleum, State 9. Sen. George Akume – Benue, Special Duties 10. Mustapha Baba Shehuri – Borno, Agriculture, State 11. Godwin Jedi-Agba – Cross River, Power, State 12. Festus Keyamo – Delta, Niger Delta, State 13. Ogbonnaya Onu – Ebonyi, Science and Technology 14. Dr. Osagie Ehanire – Edo, Health 15. Clement Ikanade Agba – Edo, Budget and National Planning, State 16) Otunba Adeniy...

President Muhammadu Buhari has started the swearing of ministers Designate at the Council chamber in the state House Abuja. The ministers-designate are currently taking the oaths of allegiances in batches of five. The first batch includes 1. Abia – Uchechukwu Samson Ogah 2. Adamawa – Mohammed musa Bello 3. Akwa Ibom – God’swill Akpabio 4. Anambra – Dr Chris Ngige 5. Anambra – Sharon Ikeazu Below are the ministers that have taken their oath of office: Second batch 1.Bauchi – Adamu Adamu, 2.Bauchi – Ambassador Mariam Kategu 3.Bayelsa – Timipre Sylvia, Benue 4.George Akume and Borno 5.Mustapha Baba Shehuri. The 3rd batch 1. Cross River – Goddi Jeddi Agba 2. Delta – Festus Keyamo 3. Enugu – Ogbonnaya Onu 4. Edo – Osagie Ehanire 5. Edo – Clement Agba See also: http://onyxcsnewsline.blogspot.com/2019/08/buhari-designates-portfolio-to-ministers.html