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EXCLUSIVE: BDC operator, Sambo, reveals how he was caught in House Committee's extortion scheme

Headlines INVESTIGATION: How lawmakers, vice-chancellors hired BDC operator for extortion, bribery scheme Mr Sambo said his company fell victim to being used as a vessel for the shady deal because he was ignorant of the questionable undercurrent of the transaction. The deal involves an ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives receiving bribes from vice-chancellors of Nigerian federal universities and shaking down the unwilling ones among the heads of the country's higher institutions of learning. Read More EXCLUSIVE: Untold Story of Minister Hannatu Musawa's NYSC Saga The NYSC certificate saga involving Minister Hannatu Musawa has a way more complex background than is currently known to the public, PREMIUM TIMES found. Police parade gay suspects, disclose how operatives uncovered same-sex marriage ceremony Police said a suspect, 23-year-old Abel Daniel, admitted that, under the influence of alcohol, he had sex through his anus with a male suspect who is at large. After accusing agency of misapplication of N81bn, Reps panel bars journalists from covering sitting The panel probing utilisation of ecological fund had on 31 August accused the National Agency for Great Green Wall (NAGGW) of spending N81. 2 billion to plant 21 million trees in 11 states. Most Recent Stories Taraba govt denies outbreak of Anthrax Shehu Abdullahi, the state's Director, Veterinary Services, at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, said the report was an unfounded rumour as the ministry has no confirmed outbreak of the disease or fatalities in any part of the state. Read More Presidency directs petroleum ministry to suspend NUPRC audit The NUPRC, in its reaction, said the allegations were made to disparage the integrity of the commission. Another Nigerian sets new Guinness World Record The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, congratulated Mr Solomon for the "feat". INVESTIGATION: Nigerian lawmakers probing job racketeering are extorting money from agencies The lawmakers, pretending to be probing job racketeering, have ironically been extorting money from agencies through a Providus Bank account. NiMet lists Nigerian states to experience heavy rainfall in next three day There are prospects of flash flooding with the expected moderate to heavy rainfall, especially for Thursday and Friday, the agency said. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos ACS/ACW 2023: Africa can't be compelled to dramatic energy transition— Osinbajo Business Oando signs pact to buy Eni's Nigerian subsidiary Shares in Oando, which has a secondary listing in Johannesburg, jumped by 9 per cent in Lagos at 10:56 WAT, following the news. Policymakers, experts to discuss Nigeria's programmes in international trade The dialogue seeks to proffer solutions to identified challenges limiting Nigeria's performance in the international trade arena. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Food critic Opeyemi Famakin to host digital food show, 'FoodQuest' FoodQuest seeks to sensitise the younger generation about some Nigerian and African delicacies that are near extinction. Play on late Fajuyi to be staged in Ekiti The play chronicles the last hours of Mr Fajuyi, who paid the supreme sacrifice for loyalty and country. Opinion Bello Adoke at 60 and Buhari's legacy, By Reuben Abati I decided to talk to Mohammed Adoke. I told him he should not do my job. He should focus on his AGF work. He was nice. He said he was interested in the purity of the law, not other people's assignments and, indeed, with the law, he is one of the finest that Nigeria has had as AGF and Minister of Justice. The story of our friendship since then till date is another story to be told some other day. For now, please join me to wish him a happy 60th birthday. Congratulations, AGF Emeritus. Democracy and the resurgence of military coups in Africa, By Jideofor Adibe …it must be pointed out that military coup – a forceful seizure of political power by the armed forces of a country – is not the only threat to liberal democracies in Africa. We also have constitutional coup-making, whereby those elected to office change the constitutions of their countries to elongate their tenures. Promoted Enroll for the BSN world-class MBA programme and shape your future today We would like to take a moment to inform you about the incredible opportunity to join our prestigious MBA programme. KWAM 1 announces 1 October land sales roll out at T Pumpy's new estate in Jibi, Abuja Jibi District, situated along the picturesque Kubwa Expressway, offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Business opportunities in the online gaming industry Services such as game development and content creation are just a few areas where entrepreneurs and investors can spread their tentacles. Sports Weightlifting: Folashade Lawal and five others to represent Nigeria at IWF Championships in Saudi Arabia The list is made up of four female and two male weightlifters which comprises Folashade Lawal (59kg), and Adijat Olarinoye (55kg) for the female category. US Open: Sabalenka is new women's No. 1 as quarterfinalists emerge 2023 has been such an incredible year for Sabalenka after winning three tournaments and replacing Swiatek as world No.1 Fact Checker MISLEADING: Viral video of money bags not found in Bongo's residence Claim: A viral video on Facebook showing men arrested with bags of money was said to be money stashed away in the house of the ousted Gabon president, Ali Bongo. Misleading! Jonathan did not issue warning to Tinubu against influencing tribunal Claim: Concerning the awaited judgment of the Presidential Elections Petition Court (PEPC), Goodluck Jonathan warns President Bola Tinubu against influencing the judiciary. Health INTERVIEW: Why men should screen for prostate cancer early – Specialist Motolani Ogunsanya, a US-based professor, shares her findings from research on "the experiences of black men who have survived prostate cancer" and recommends how to improve the management and treatment of the disease in Nigeria Nigeria to introduce HPV vaccines to protect girls against cervical cancer WHO estimates that cervical cancer could be first cancer to be eliminated if 90 per cent of girls are vaccinated against HPV. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.