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 Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, appears to be tired of fighting the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in court and has asked for an out-of-court settlement. In a January 30, 2018 letter, titled “Proposal for out-of-Court Settlement of all cases related to Dame (Mrs.) Ibifaka Patience Jonathan,” Mrs. Jonathan told the EFCC of her intention to settle the matter, the News Agency of Nigeria reported Tuesday. The letter, which was written by her counsel, Ifedayo Adedipe, is being considered by the EFCC. The letter said: “As senior counsel, representing Dame (Mrs.) Patience Jonathan (former First Lady) and companies linked to her and some family members, associates, companies and NGOs, we have thought it fit to engage your commission in a discussion over all issues involving her and the commission with a view to having amicable resolution of all cases as stated above. “This will enable both sides create an atmosphere for mutual understanding and peaceful coexistence.

Former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, says he has never benefited from the outrageous pension packages for former governors and their deputies across states in Nigeria. Mr. Osoba, who is also a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), also disclosed that the only amount he receives monthly from the government of Ogun State since he left office in 2003 is N676,000. Speaking to journalists at his residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, at the weekend, Mr. Osoba said his monthly package is consistent with the provisions of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). During the administration of former governor Gbenga Daniel, Mr. Osoba disclosed that the state government did not pay his entitlement until some highly placed traditional rulers and other prominent people in the state intervened. He said the N676,000 pension does not even cover the cost of fuelling his car in a month. “The tax that I pay to Ogun State yearly is in millions when you look

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has reacted to a bizarre report trending of a snake swallowing N36 million from the vault of one of its state branches. The board said the case was that of pure criminality and fraud on the part of one of its staff. Nigerians on social media have also been reacting to the disappearance of the cash in JAMB’s Makurdi office. According to a report in Sun news online, a mystery snake was said to have sneaked into the accounts office of the Board in Makurdi and ‘stolen’ N36 million cash Saturday Sun said a team of auditors was dispatched to different state offices of JAMB to take inventory of the sold and unsold scratch cards and recover whatever money that might have either been generated or mismanaged during the period of the sale. JAMB candidates usually purchase scratch cards to gain access to the Board’s website for either registration or for checking their admission status. But new reforms introduced by JAMB registrar, Is

Leicester City manager Claude Puel believes winger Riyad Mahrez's 10-day standoff with the Premier League club was a mistake and is eager for everyone to move on from the incident. Mahrez returned to training on Friday for the first time since handing in a transfer request last month with local media reports saying the 26-year-old was absent as he was 'depressed' following a failed move to Manchester City. The Algeria international missed two games and six training sessions after Leicester rejected the bid but returned to action in Saturday's 5-1 defeat by league leaders City. "I think since the beginning of the situation it was tough to manage, but all the time we kept united about this situation and about Riyad," Puel was quoted as saying by the Leicester Mercury. "That was the most important thing. "Sometimes some players can make a mistake. It was the first time for him and it was a mistake but the most important thing is to look forwa

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne will be a serious Ballon d'Or contender if he wins major titles with the Premier League club, according to his manager Pep Guardiola. De Bruyne has been vital to City's dominance this campaign, with the 26-year-old notching a league-high 14 assists including three in Saturday's 5-1 rout of Leicester City. "No doubt," Guardiola told reporters when asked if the Belgian could win the prestigious individual award. "He is not (just doing it in) one game. It's the whole season, every three days playing that way. "But he knows and everyone knows, to be there you have to win titles - and titles and titles, especially one. But the way he's played it's difficult to find one (better) in Europe." De Bruyne has scored 11 goals and provided 18 assists across all competitions for City this season, helping them establish a 16-point lead atop the league table, but the midfielder is not focused on indiv

Nollywood actress,  Eniola Badmus was on Sunday announced winner of the maiden edition of Celebrity Housemates reality TV show. The show, which aired on DSTV channels 252 and 256, began on January 12. The celebrities who took part in the show were Ruggedman, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Eniola Badmus, Emmanuel Ikubuese, Peggy Ovire, Bolanle Ninalowo, Funky Mallam, Muma Gee, Fredrick Leonard, Ada Ameh, Ogenna Ekwubiri and Doris Simeon. As the winner, Badmus received a cash prize of N7 million. In a post on her Instagram page, Badmus thanked her fans for their support. “Words alone can’t express my genuine appreciation. I have been completely overwhelmed by the love and support i received these past weeks on the show,” she wrote. “Your sincere vote and push for the Eniola Badmus brand has not only made me the winner of the celebrity housemates reality TV show but a clear testimony of the amazing fans I am privileged to have and am indeed grateful. “Big shout out to the organizers of

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is nearing a return to fitness as Manchester United seek to strengthen their grip on second place in the Premier League when they visit Newcastle on Sunday. The former Paris Saint-Germain striker has struggled to get back to his best since suffering cruciate knee ligament damage during a Europa League victory over Anderlecht last April. He made his comeback in the reverse fixture against Newcastle at Old Trafford in November, a match that Jose Mourinho's side won 4-1, but has not played since late December due to concerns over his knee. "Zlatan started training with the team two days ago," said Mourinho on Friday. "So he has been two days with the group and is improving." Mourinho would be extremely cautious about throwing him straight back into action on Sunday, although his squad is otherwise in reasonably good health. Defenders Eric Bailly and Daley Blind are both expected to return from ankle injuries before the end of Februar

La Liga players could be punished retrospectively for overzealous goal celebrations and for diving to win fouls after the Spanish league's authorities announced changes to its disciplinary system on Wednesday. The changes come four days after Barcelona defender Gerard Pique celebrated an equaliser in a derby game at Espanyol by holding his finger to his lips to shush the home supporters, which prompted criticism from the league's president Javier Tebas. "La Liga promotes and fervently defends sporting values such as respect, cooperation, teamwork, fighting for equality, social responsibility... and will inform the Competition Committee of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) of any behaviour contrary to the dignity and decorum of sport..." said a statement from the league. "Especially (behaviour) which provokes the animosity of the crowd, therefore impeding football from developing in harmony with sporting values." La Liga has compiled weekly re

Wizkid recently announced that he would be dropping an album this year, little did fans know that the Nigerian music star has more projects to announce and without making noise he is making big money moves. The star boy has sealed a partnership with one of the world’s largest sports apparels and equipment manufacturer, Nike. Wizkid was in London for the official unveiling of Nigeria’s Super Eagles jersey/football kit for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The ‘Come Closer’ crooner together with Nigerian National and Arsenal FC star, Alex Iwobi for the launch of the new kit. Besides that, Wizkid has partnered with Nike for the production of Wizkid FC jerseys. According to African Facts Zone, Wizkid’s fan base, Wizkid FC, becomes the first African music fan base to have an official jersey, as Wizkid signs a partnership deal with Nike to officially release Starboy jerseys. Kudos Starboy!!