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S’Court rules on 19 govs’ suit against EFCC Today

Following the suit filed by the 19 state governments contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the country, the Supreme Court is set to rule on their request today. The governors and the EFCC are eagerly awaiting the judgment of the apex court, which would confirm the legality or otherwise of the…

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FG initiates review of compensation rates for crops, economic trees

By Kunle Sanni The Federal Government is set to introduce revised compensation rates for individuals affected by land acquisitions for public projects, according to the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa. The initiative is seen as a critical step in addressing the challenges faced by project-affected individuals and ensuring that compensation is both fair and transparent. Speaking at…

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FG unveils phase 1 report on correctional system reforms

By Kunle Sanni The public presentation of the Phase 1 report by the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption, abuse of power, torture, and cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) was held on Monday, 21st October 2024, at the Honourable Minister’s Conference Hall, Abuja. In his remarks at the unveiling, the Honourable Minister, Dr. Olubunmi…

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PHOTO: UAE ambassador visits Minister of Budget and National Planning

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Tinubu resumes official duties, meets with FIRS Chairman

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu returned to his official duties at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, where he was pictured at his desk receiving a briefing from Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The meeting marks Tinubu’s latest engagement as he continues to focus on governance and economic matters. According to…

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Defence HQ dismisses rumors of Acting Army Chief appointment

…warns against calls for military coup The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has firmly dismissed rumors suggesting the appointment of an acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), clarifying that no such decision has been made within the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). This response follows reports circulating in certain media outlets speculating on a temporary replacement for the COAS. In an official…

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EFCC, ICPC have come to stay- Falana

Amid the controversial calls to scrap the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the anti-graft agency and other such institutions in the country have come to stay. Falana, speaking on Channels TV on Sunday, said rather than challenging the legality of EFCC, what should be demanded are measures to ensure that the…

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside story of President Tinubu’s CSO Fasasi’s removal

By Kunle Sanni in Abuja The real reasons behind the removal of Mr. Luqman Adegboyega Fasasi as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Tinubu have emerged. Fasasi was handed a letter of removal shortly after arriving on Saturday night with the President, who had returned to the country following a two-week vacation. The CSO was asked to proceed on…

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Military debunks rumoured death of Army Chief Lagbaja

The Nigerian Army has dismissed as fake news rumours circulating on the social media that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died. The social media became rife recently with unsubstantiated reports that the COAS died from ‘stage three cancer’ at an undisclosed hospital abroad. Reacting to the development, Nigerian Army Army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, declared…

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Shettima leads Nigeria’s delegation to CHOGM 2024

Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Shettima will join King Charles of England and other world leaders from 56 member countries at the first CHOGM to be held in the Pacific small island of Apia, Samoa from October 21 to…

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