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Feb

15

2025

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2027 Presidency: Labour Party Plans To Unseat Tinubu, Launches ‘Operation Recover And Redeem’

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Labour Party Plans To Unseat Tinubu In 2027, Launches ‘Operation Recover And Redeem’ In preparation for the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to the interim Chairlady, Nanedi Usman has launched a comprehensive strategy to revive the party’s fortunes and position it as a major party to beat. The strategy, tagged “Operation Recover and Redeem,” was aimed at addressing the party’s internal challenges and repositioning it as a viable force in Nigerian politics. The interim Chairman of the party in Ogun State, Apagun Olaolu Samuel, disclosed this when he led a delegation of the party…

Feb

10

2025

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Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? – By Dr. Ody Ajike, Esq

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Police Force, Security

Nigeria Police Force: Of What Purpose? Introduction Nigeria is a Country of multidimensional ethnic and religious loyalties that preceded and superseded our modern governments. Nonetheless, as a modern State, we must ensure our rules and laws stand above our loyalties to ethnic groups, religious and political leaders. The evils of ethnicity and religion have been a threat to our national strength and honour. Our Country is what protects us and shares rights and responsibilities. For the State, the Primary Responsibility of every government is the welfare and security of the people. Embedded in this responsibility is the protection and preservation…

Jan

24

2025

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Yahaya Bello, Gov. Ododo Visit FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Yahaya Bello, Gov Ododo Visit FCT Minister Wike In Abuja The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, visited the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, at his Abuja residence on Thursday afternoon. Bello was accompanied by his successor and current Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo. The visit was disclosed in a statement by the minister’s spokesman, Lere Olayinka, on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday. While no official reason for the visit has been provided, there is speculation that it may be an attempt to forge new alliances with key members of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. This was the…

Jan

21

2025

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See Locations And Other Details As EFCC Auctions 900 Vehicles Recovered From Corrupt Politicians, Others

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Politics

See Locations And Other Details As EFCC Auctions 900 Vehicles Recovered From Corrupt Politicians, Others The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Nigerians to participate in an online auction of luxury vehicles recovered from corrupt politicians and other criminal subjects in its concluded investigations. Citing the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act 2022, EFCC announced the auction on Monday and posted a list of the auctioneers, vehicles and locations, including Abuja, Benin, Sokoto, Uyo, Lagos, Kaduna, Ilorin, Port-Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, and Katsina “The general public is hereby notified that the @officialEFCC, through its appointed auctioneers, will conduct an…

Jan

18

2025

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FG, States, LGAs Share N1.424 Trillion December 2024 FAAC Revenue

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash

FG, States, LGAs Share ₦1.424 Trillion December 2024 FAAC Revenue A total sum of ₦1.424 trillion, being December 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared among the Federal Government, States and Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the January 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. The ₦1.424 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of ₦386.124 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of ₦604.872 billion, Electronic Money…

Jan

15

2025

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Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96Bn Fraud Case

Crime, Abuja, Judiciary

Ex-AGF Granted Bail In N1.96bn Fraud Case The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, bail in the sum of N500 million. The development comes as Nwabuoku faces charges of alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, stipulated that Nwabuoku’s bail be secured with two sureties, each providing a guarantee of N500 million. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had re-arraigned Nwabuoku on an amended nine-count charge of money laundering and abuse of office. The charges, filed on November 27, 2024, accuse Nwabuoku of conspiring with four companies…

Jan

07

2025

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One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits ABUJA School

Abuja, Education, Mishap, News Flash

One Die, Others Injured As Bomb Explosion Hits Abuja School An explosion at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has resulted in the death of one student and left four others critically injured. The tragic incident occurred around noon on Monday, January 6, 2025, sending shockwaves through the community, located approximately 42 kilometers from Abuja’s city centre Emergency response teams, including the police bomb disposal squad, quickly arrived at the scene, and the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. According to reports, the deceased student may have…

Dec

24

2024

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Opinion: Drilling Crude Oil Does Not Harm The Environment. The Process/Technology Does. Improve It – Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke’s Interview With NTA

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Interviews, Oil & Gas

Drilling Crude Oil does not harm the environment. The Process/Technology does. Improve it! This interview was pulled down by YouTube and Facebook. Good evening, I'm pleased to be discussing Nigeria's path to net-zero carbon emissions. While many advocate for an immediate end to drilling and mining, I'd like to offer a nuanced perspective. The extraction of crude oil and coal isn't inherently harmful to the environment; it's the outdated technologies used that cause damage. As we transition to renewable energy, job creation and preservation must be our top priority. We cannot overlook the livelihoods of those employed in the fossil…

Dec

19

2024

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Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others

Abuja, Infrastructure, Metro, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands

Enye Ndi Ebea: Wike Revokes FCT Lands Of Buhari, Abbas, Akume, Others The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has revoked lands belonging to former President Muhammed Buhari, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations in Maitama II, Abuja. were also affected by the revocation which was for non-payment of Certificate of Occupancy. This was contained in a publication by the FCT Administration and made available to Channels Television by the Special Adviser to the FCT Minister,…

Dec

14

2024

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FAAC: FG, States, LGs Share N1.727 Trillion

Abuja, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

FG, States, LGs Share ₦1.727 Trillion A total sum of ₦1.727 trillion, being November 2024 Federation Accounts Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in ABUJA. This was disclosed in a statement signed by FAAC Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, on Friday. He noted that the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised distributable statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, distributable Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue of N585.700 billion, Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL) revenue…