BREAKING NEWS: Ex- petroleum minister, Deziani Madueke arrested in UK.

It has been exclusively and authoritatively reported that Nigeria's former Petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been arrested by the UK National Crime Agency.

Diezani Alison-Madueke

 

According to an exclusive report on Premium Times, the immediate past Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was today, 2nd October, arrested in the UK by the National Crime Agency.

 

She was arrested alongside four other people by the British law enforcement agency. The identities of the four other people arrested along with her could not be immediately ascertained.

 

The former minister, who was one of the most powerful officials of the President Goodluck Jonathan administration, was arrested for offences related to bribery and corruption being investigated by the UK National Crime Agency.

 

Two top British officials in London have however confirmed the development to Premium Times. They requested not to be named because they have no permission to speak on the issue.

 

The British High Commission in Nigeria confirmed that some arrests were made Friday but declined to disclose the identities of those involved.

 

Press and Public Affairs Officer, Joseph Abuku, disclosed to Premium Times; "This morning, five people between the ages of 21 and 60 were arrested on suspicion of bribery and corruption offences. The crimes are being investigated by the National Crime Agency.

 

The National Crime Agency does not confirm identity at arrest nor provide information that could be used to corroborate the identity of an arrested individual."

 

President Muhammadu Buhari had on September 27 hinted that those who misappropriated billions of naira belonging to Nigeria’s state oil company NNPC, would soon be prosecuted.

 

Mrs. Alison-Madueke, accused of several corrupt dealings, has stayed away from Nigeria since Mr. Buhari was sworn-in as president.

 

It is not clear whether the former minister was arrested based on request from the Nigerian government.

 

We'll be bringing you more details on this report as soon as it's made available.

Tears as Actress Empress Njamah Loses Her Dog of 10-Years (Photos)

Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah is currently grieving as she recently lost her dog of 10-years named Porsha.

Empress Njamah

 

Nollywood actress, Empress Njamah, is currently grieving the loss of her dog of 10 years, and has been posting a number of photos, and sad messages about their time together.

 

She wrote:"Sad week for me cause I lost my pet whose been with me for over 10 years! My friend n play mate!age took her away from me! I miss you PORSHA!ur jumping around,ur cold nose when u need attention! Wen u jump into the car to go out with me!rest PORSHA.

 

 

As expected, a number of her Nigerian followers sent some hate her way saying that the problem wasn't that serious, a remark which Empress wasn't having and said: "Only genuine dog lovers can understand! Pls if u have negative comments keep it

Bola Tinubu Receives Honorary Doctorate Degree From Adeleke University (Photo)

Bola Tinubu, has received an honorary doctorate degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Adeleke University in Osun State

From Left- Sir Adewale Adeeyo, (commencement speaker),Senator Isiaka Adeleke (Chancellor), Bola Tinubu (Honoree),Dr. Adedeji Adeleke (chairman of Council) and Prof. Amusan Oluwole (Vice Chancellor, Adeleke University during the award of Honorary doctorate degree in Political Science and Diplomacy for Tinubu
 

APC Chieftain and ex governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has received an honorary doctorate degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Adeleke University in Osun State.

 

The ceremony commemorating the awarding of the degree is said to have taken place over the weekend.

Shocking Photos of Illegal Crude Oil Refineries Destroyed by Nigerian Navy in Portharcourt

Several illegal crude oil refineries in Bagama, Asari Toru Local Government Area of River State were yesterday destroyed by the Nigerian Navy Ship Pathfinder, in Port Harcourt, the State capital.

 

The Nigerian Navy on Sunday said that it had begun mopping up of newly discovered illegal refineries which had combined capacity to produce thousand litres of petroleum products daily.

The Commander, NNS Pathfinder Port Harcourt, Commodore Shuwa Mohammed, represented by Cdr. Chidi Ejiofor, Pathfinder’s Base Operation Officer, made this known in Port Harcourt.

Mohammed spoke after taking newsmen on aerial and land surveillance of the newly discovered modular refineries in Rivers.

 

 

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that several illegal refineries hidden under tick shed of the Mangrove forest were sighted during the aerial surveillance with the environment polluted.

He said the mop up was aimed at putting an end to colossal damage to the environment by activities of oil thieves, who were puncturing pipelines to obtain crude oil illegally.

"The mop up ordered by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm Ibok-Ette Ibas, is part of a series of operations lined up to end incessant crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

"During our aerial surveillance recently, several new illegal refineries were sighted with their positions in latitude and longitude obtained prompting troops mobilisation.

"During our operation on Sunday, an illegal refinery with 15 storage metallic tanks loaded with 145,000 litres of stolen crude oil was set ablaze in Buguma, Asari Toru Local Government in Rivers."

Mohammed said that more than 50,000 litres of illegally refined diesel stored in 10 cooking tanks were also destroyed. He said that a metallic badge and dump which had capacity to store thousands of petroleum products was also destroyed during the raid.

Governor Nyesom Wike Put on Blast - See Shocking and Exposing Photos

A shocking and yet revealing photos of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, released by SaharaReporters has got people talking...check it out!

 

Saharareporters via their Facebook page, has just put out three pictures of Gov. Nyesom Wike sleeping at different events.

 

They also gave him a new pseudonym, "The Sleeping Governor of Rivers State.

Meet the Nigerian Governor Who Has Not Received Any Salary For 100 Days

The executive Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong has revealed to the press he is yet to collect his salary as a governor in the last 100 days.

Simon Lalong

 

The executive Governor of Plateau state, Simon Lalong who belongs to the All Progressives Congress, seems to be giving the people of his state the change they have been clamoring for. He made an interesting disclosure during a media chat with journalists in the state on Sunday night, 6th of August that he is yet to receive any salary as the governor of the state in his first 100 days.

 

This he has attributed to the financial crisis facing the state which has brought about an unprecedented delay in the making of appointments.

"Even those I have appointed so far have not been paid salaries.

"I myself have not received a single month salary as I speak with you; we want to settle civil servants salaries first," Lalong said.

On the recovery of public funds allegedly looted by his predecessor, Jonah Jang, Mr. Lalong said he has handed the matter to the anti-graft agency, EFCC, to investigate and bring defaulters to book.

"Since the two weeks grace I gave them elapsed without any response, I have written to EFCC to take over from where we stop, but if they delay in the assignment, I will remind them again," he said.

Mr. Lalong also said his administration has paid 5 out of the 7 months workers' salaries arrears he inherited.

"We will pay the 6th month tomorrow (Monday)," he added.

See Photos From President Buhari's Visit to Ghana

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently on a one-day visit to Ghana and photos have emerged from the proceedings of the meeting.

Pres. Muhammadu Buhari getting the gift from the girl

 

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Ghana. Ghanaians as well as the Nigerian community in Ghana came out in their numbers to welcome him.

 

Here are more photos from the visit as he is being received by President John Dramani Mahama.

Pres. Muhammadu Buhari and President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana

 

 

 

 

Pres. Buhari being shown the breathtaking view of Aburi by Ghana President John Dramani Mahama

 

President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival

 

Nigerians in Ghana coming out to welcome the President