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DSS Finds Rolls Royce In Judge’s 15 Cars Fleet-the Nation

Justices must go, says govt Buhari meets CJN Mahmud Detectives found a Rolls Royce in the fleet of about 15 cars of one of the seven judges under investigation by the Department of State Services (DSS), The Nation learnt yesterday. The judge was said to have hired a notable construction firm to build his palatial home and imported furniture from Brazil, Argentina and Spain. The judge, said a source close to the investigation, once conducted his “poor colleagues” around his mansion. Another judge told the DSS that he did not know how N18million was paid into his account and he did not get alert to enable him complain to his bankers. One of the judges also said the money found in his account was his accumulated medical allowances. Another judge was found to have submitted three assets declaration forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). The asset forms of the seven judges, who were arrested last weekend in a controversial sting operation, were being analysed by the DSS yes

U.S. Provides $92.7m To Reduce Poverty In Nigeria

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The United States Government has announced the sum of $92.73m in developmental assistance to support the five-year $2.3bn agreement signed with the Federal Government in 2015. The U.S. Embassy in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja said that the amount was being provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development. The embassy explained that the money brought the total of development assistance provided in the agreement to $474.74m. He said, “This funding will continue to help Nigeria reduce extreme poverty in a more stable, democratic society. “Activities will stimulate inclusive economic growth, promote a healthier, more educated population, and strengthen good governance.” It quoted the USAID Mission Director, Michael Harvey as expressing the confidence that the funding would have positive impact on Nigerians. It said, “Today we are pleased to contribute additional funding in support of the agreement signed with the Nigerian Government in 2015. “With their leade

Adeniyi Ademola Caught With Unlicensed Pump Action Rifle

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Supreme Court judge Adeniyi Ademola who the Department of State Service (DSS) raided his home in Abuja on Saturday was caught with an unlicensed pump action rifle and bullets. https://mobile.twitter.com/SaharaReporters/status/785944085228036096