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Mar

2024

Budget Padding: President Tinubu Advised To Review 2024 Budget

Abuja, Economy, National Assembly, News Flash, Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restore the integrity of the 2024 budget by immediately ordering an open investigation into the alleged insertion as well as a holistic review of the budget. A statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said that the PDP stands by its demand that Senator Akpabio should report at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for investigation into the alleged looting of N108 billion belonging to the people of Akwa Ibom State and the N86 billion alleged contract scam under his watch as the…

Mar

2024

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Wike Appoints Chief Of Staff

Abuja, News Flash, Politics

Wike Appoints Chidi Amadi As Chief Of Staff FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has appointed Hon. Chidi Amadi as his chief of staff. This was made known yesterday in a statement signed by the director of press to the minister, Anthony Ogunleye. According to the statement, Amadi has vast experience in public service and has held several strategic political positions including PDP Chairman of Obio /Akpor local government area and chief of staff to the governor of Rivers State.

Mar

2024

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I’m Not Interested In Being Your Friend, It’s Not By Force – Wike Tells FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe

Abuja, Gossips, News Flash, Politics

I'm Not Interested In Being Your Friend, Its Not By Force - Wike Tell FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said that he is not interested in becoming friends with the Senator representing the headquarter of Nigeria, Ireti Kingibe, eventhough the Lawmaker wants otherwise. According to Daily Post, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State made the above known during a recent interview with journalists in Abuja. He also allegedly revealed that the Senator is angry as a result of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, not making her the Chairman of the Senate…

Mar

2024

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Wike Is An Igbo Son, I Will Defend Him; He Has Right To Be FCT Minister – Iwuanyanwu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

Wike Is An Igbo Son, I Will Defend Him; He has Right To Be FCT Minister - Iwuanyanwu Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated that Abuja belongs to all Nigerians, irrespective of tribe or religion. In an interview with Arise TV, Iwuanyanwu recounted an incident where concerns were raised about Nyesom Wike, with suggestions that he should not serve as a Minister of FCT due to his Igbo heritage. Iwuanyanwu said he defended Wike, highlighting that as an Igbo son, Wike, like every Nigerian, deserves the opportunity to serve as minister of FCT. He emphasized that…

Mar

2024

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Ghana’s High Commissioner To Nigeria Dies In FCT

Abuja, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Obituary

Ghana’s High Commissioner To Nigeria Dies In Abuja Rashid Bawa, Ghana’s high commissioner to Nigeria, is dead. He was reported to have died in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, on Thursday. Bawa was appointed high commissioner to Nigeria in 2017 by President Nana Akufo-Addo. A Ghanaian politician, diplomat and a member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bawa was Ghana’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia between 2005 and 2008. He was a member of the Ghanaian parliament for Akan constituency from 2001 to January 2005 as an independent candidate. Bawa’s death comes days after the passing of John Kumah, Ghana’s deputy minister…

Mar

2024

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President Tinubu Appoints New DG Of NEMA

Abuja, FGN, News Flash

President Tinubu Appoints New NEMA DG President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mrs. Umar is the first woman to be appointed as Director-General of this pivotal agency. In a statement, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesman, said her appointment further underlines the President’s avowed commitment to gender inclusion. “The new Director-General of NEMA has over 20 years of work experience in diverse fields, including Human Resources, and Finance and Administration. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and the Institute of Credit Administration.” “She…

Mar

2024

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Interior Minister Hosts Davido

Abuja, News Flash, Personality

Interior Minister Hosts Davido Renowned afrobeat sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Thursday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo shared pictures from the visit on his X handle on Friday. In the caption accompanying the photos, the minister expressed delight at hosting the musician. He wrote, "I welcomed renowned afrobeat artiste David Adeleke, widely recognised as #davido, yesterday. "Davido, through his music, has continued to exemplify Nigeria's cultural richness and talent on the global stage, and we are proud of him." Credit: X | BTOofficial

Mar

2024

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President Tinubu Approves Appointment Of Abia State Former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike, Others

Abuja, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

President Tinubu Approves Appointment of Abia State former House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martins Azubuike,others NewsMirror March 12, 2024 His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has approved the appointment of the Chairman and Commissioners of the FCT Civil Service Commission. They are: I. Engr. Emeka Ezeh – Chairman II. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed – North West III. Chief Anthony Okeah – South-South IV. Mohammed Magaji Ibrahim – North East V. Miskoom Alexander Naantuam – North Central VI. Hon. Jide Jimoh – South West VII. Barrister Martin Azubike – South East Similarly, Mr. President also approved the following to fill…

Mar

2024

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President Tinubu Swears In 17 NPC Commissioners

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Tinubu Swears In 17 NPC Commissioners President Bola Tinubu has sworn in 17 federal commissioners of the National Population Commission (NPC) which he nominated last November Nine of the commissioners were re-appointed and sworn in for the second term, while eight others freshly appointed were also sworn in. Two nominees, Olakunle Sobukola (Ogun) and Temitayo Oluwatiyi (Ondo) were not screened as they did not appear before the Committee. Here is a list of 17 NPC commissioners Emmanuel Eke (Abia) Clifford Zirra (Adamawa) Chidi Ezeoke (Anambra) Isa Buratal (Borno) Alex Ukam (Cross River) Blessyn Brume-Maguha (Delta) Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu (Ebonyi) Tony…

Mar

2024

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Wuse Abuja Unrest : Police Arrest Officer For Shooting Escape Convict

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Security

Wuse Unrest: Police Arrest Officer For Shooting Escapee Convict The FCT Police Command has said it has arrested the Correctional Officer, CA2 Usman Ishaya Magaji, who shot one Ibrahim Rahim Yahaya of Gishiri Village Mabushi, resulting in the civil unrest and mob action at Wuse Market on Tuesday. Recall that the said Ibrahim Yahaya haven been convicted by an FCT mobile court, was being taken to prisin when he jumped off the vehicle and tried to escape before he was shot. A statement by the FCT Police Command said, “The suspect (Correctional Officer) is presently in police custody as investigation…