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Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF

Presidency Breaks Silence On Akume’s Purported Removal As SGF The Presidency has said there has been no change in the position of Senator George Akume as Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “There has been no change in the status of His Excellency, Senator George Akume, as Secretary to the Government of the Federation,” Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement made available to journalists. The statement is titled ‘Akume Remains SGF.’ This followed multiple reports which quoted Presidency sources saying Tinubu had named his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination, Hadiza…
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FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT

FCT: How N4 Billion Meant For Striking Teachers Disappeared – NUT The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chapter of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, has narrated how the sum of N4.1 billion released by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, for the implementation of the national minimum wage was allegedly diverted by the chairmen of the six area councils. The treasurer of the FCT chapter of the NUT, Emmanuel Ameh, stated this during an interview on Arise News, saying the council chairmen claimed the money was meant for “signature allowance” instead. Teachers in public primary schools within the nation’s capital have…
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Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration

Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration

Atiku, El-Rufai Coalition Form New Party, Seek INEC Registration The National Opposition Coalition Group, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the registration of a new political party—the All Democratic Alliance. The application, dated June 19, was acknowledged by INEC on Friday, signalling the coalition’s determination to float a new platform instead of aligning with any existing political party. The formation of ADA, backed by some other key political heavyweights, including former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi and Umar Ardo, convener of the League…
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Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja

Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja

Wike’s FCTA To Build New INEC Headquarters In Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to flag off the construction of the new headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. Our correspondents report that the flag-off of the new headquarters, located in Maitama, is contained in the activities lined up by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to mark President Tinubu’s second year in office, and it is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. Top sources at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) said the project would be executed by the FCTA. One of the sources said…
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Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters

Tinubu Orders 14-Day Grace Period For FCT Ground Rent Defaulters President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent spanning between 10 and 43 years. The Director of Land, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, disclosed the development at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday evening, noting however, that the defaulters will pay penalty fees of N2m…
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One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja

One Man Impregnates 19 Girls In Abuja Hajia Binta Adamu Bello, the Director-General, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has revealed that the agency recently rescued 19 girls who were impregnated by one man from an estate in Abuja. Hajia Bello disclosed this during a strategic meeting with Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) in Abuja on Friday. He said the rescue of the pregnant girls was typical of the growing menace and challenge of human trafficking in the country. “We rescued last week 19 girls all pregnant for one man in…
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House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones

House Of Reps Reject Bill Seeking Rotation Of Presidency Among Geopolitical Zones A bill proposing the rotation of the presidency among the six geopolitical zones has failed to scale through at the the house of representatives. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker, was rejected by lawmakers during Tuesday’s plenary. The house also rejected a bill sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house, seeking to strip the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its powers to register and regulate political parties. Other bills rejected by the green chamber include a bill to create the office…
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Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology

Akpabio Sues Senator Natasha Over Viral Satirical Apology Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a new lawsuit against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of mocking him with a satirical apology on social media. The suit, registered as case number CS/384/25 and dated 7 May, was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Akpabio is seeking a court order to compel Akpoti-Uduaghan to take down the viral post from all her social media platforms. He is also demanding a formal written apology published in at least two national newspapers, along with an affidavit confirming her compliance. The…
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Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Court Orders EFCC To Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to, within 24 hours, release the socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a short ruling, also directed that parties in the suit, especially the EFCC, should report to the court on May 2 to give an update on compliance with the order of the court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) earlier reported that the operatives of the EFCC arrived at the court with Achimugu on Wednesday as ordered by the…
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EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrest’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At ABUJA Airport

EFCC ‘Arrests’ Aisha Achimugu Upon Arrival At Abuja Airport A prominent business executive and socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu, has been “arrested” by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to her legal team. Chikaosolu Ojukwu, SAN, made this known in a statement to Nairametrics on Tuesday, stressing that “Aisha Achimugu, who arrived voluntarily into the country from London, was arrested by the EFCC” around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. Nairametrics previously reported that Achimugu’s lawyer had informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday that their client had already stated in her court documents that she would…
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