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We’ve recovered N32.7billion and $445,000 from Humanitarian Affairs Ministry investigations, says EFCC
Investigations into the alleged fraud involving past and suspended officials of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development have led to the recovery of N32.7billion and $445,000, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has said. According to a press statement issued by the Commission’s Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC conducted covert investigations…
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SERAP asks Tinubu to publish loan agreements of past Presidents
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to publish copies of loan agreements obtained by the administration of past Presidents since 1999. SERAP asked Tinubu to direct appropriate ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to provide our organization with copies of the loan agreements obtained by the governments of former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua,…
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VP’s official residence won’t obstruct traffic in Abuja, Wike assures
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister has assured that the official residence of the Vice President under construction in Abuja will not obstruct the flow of traffic when the project is completed. The Minister gave the assurance when he inspected the ongoing construction works at the Vice President’s official residence, over the weekend. The Minister said the design and…
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MNJTF, 4th Joint Military Region of Cameroon boost synergy to secure Lake Chad Area
In a move aimed at enhancing security and stability in the Lake Chad basin, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) and the 4th Joint Military Region of Cameroon Armed Forces have pledged enhanced cooperation. This commitment was made during a visit by the Force Commander of the MNJTF, Major General Ibrahim Sallau Ali, to the Headquarters of the 4th Joint…
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FG to save over N1trn from electricity subsidy, improve power supply, says Minister
Kunle Sanni, Abuja Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the over N1 trillion that would be saved from the withdrawal of electricity subsidy will be reinvested in improving power supply and the provision of social services for the country. Idris stated this in Kaduna on Saturday as a guest of the popular Hausa audience participatory…
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Tinubu assures economic rebound, calls for unity, collaboration
By Innocent Raphael Pesident Bola Tinubu, in a bid to instill optimism in the nation’s economic outlook, has projected a forthcoming bounce-back in the economy. This assertion was made during a gathering in Lagos where he emphasized the need for unity and collaboration among stakeholders for national development. Addressing a delegation including state governors and members of the National Assembly,…
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700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway a huge project with significant impact, says Gov. AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has expressed support for the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing it as a huge project that will have a significant impact on the nation when completed. Abdulrahman spoke today in Lagos during a visit by governors and the leadership of the National Assembly to President Tinubu, in commemoration of Eid-el- Fitri. Led by Vice-President Kashim…
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Let’s unite to make Nigeria greater, Tinubu tells Govs., National Assembly members
Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has called for unity of purpose and more collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and members of the National Assembly to achieve national development goals. The President made the appeal while receiving state governors and the leadership of the National Assembly in Lagos on Friday. Led by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the delegation included Senate…
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Your days are numbered, Matawalle warns terrorists
…Commends armed forces for onslaught on insurgents The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle has commended the ongoing onslaught by the Armed Forces of Nigeria targeted against terrorists, especially in Zamfara, Sokoto, Katsina and Kaduna States pointing out that their days are numbered as the nation would once again begin to enjoy uninterrupted peace. The Minister praised…
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BREAKING: Emefiele gets N50m bail
A Special Offenses Court in Ikeja, Lagos, Friday, granted the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele a N50 million bail. Emefiele faces accusations of fraud totalling N2.8 billion and 4.5 billion. In his decision, Judge Rahman Oshodi granted Emefiele bail with two sureties in the same amount. According to the ruling, the sureties had to…
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