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Jun

2025

Osun State Drags FGN To Supreme Court Over Withheld LGA Allocations

CBN/Commercial Banking, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Osun State Drags FG To Supreme Court Over Withheld LG Allocations The lingering political crisis surrounding withheld Local Government allocations in Osun State has taken a new dimension as the State Government dragged the Nigerian Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN to the country’s Supreme Court. The case centers on the alleged non-release of allocation from the Federation Account due to the 30 Local Government Areas and one area office of Osun State for the past 3 months. Since January 2025 the Federal Government and Osun State government have been at logger heads over…

Jun

2025

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If Nigeria Does Not Borrow, The Economy Will Collapse – Orji Uzor Kalu

Abia North, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

If Nigeria Does Not Borrow, The Economy Will Collapse – Orji Kalu Orji Kalu, senator representing Abia north, says the Nigerian economy is at risk of collapse if the country does not continue to borrow. Kalu, a former governor of Abia state, spoke on Monday during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. “Let me tell you, if this economy does not borrow, it collapse. That’s the truth. That’s where we are,” he said. Kalu said he is not a member of the committee that scrutinises loan requests but insisted that such borrowing is necessary for economic survival.…

Jun

2025

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CBEX: EFCC Chairman Assures Nigerians Of Fund Recovery

Crime, Economy, FGN, News Flash

CBEX: EFCC Chairman Assures Nigerians Of Fund Recovery Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has assured the Commission is working tirelessly to recover funds lost to the Crypto Bridge Exchange trading platform (CBEX) investment scheme. In a video on the EFCC’s official X handle, on Monday, Olukoyede emphasised the agency’s commitment to securing justice for the victims. He also cautioned members of the public against falling prey to fraudulent investment platforms. The video was captioned: “On CBEX! The Eagle is working relentlessly to recover victims money, the Executive Chairman assures #OlaOlukoyede. “Going forward, do not…

Jun

2025

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2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Politics

2027: North Must Support Tinubu To Complete 8 Years, He Did Well – Shehu Sani Former Senator and rights activist, Shehu Sani, has urged the North to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Sani, who spoke in an interview with journalists in Kaduna on Monday, said the North appreciated the progress made so far under President Tinubu. “For those of us from this part (North) of the country, we appreciate the progress made so far by this present government and for those of them who had the opportunity to do better and they failed, we tell them that…

Jun

2025

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NYSC Begins Payment Of 44k Arrears To Corps Members

Economy, Education, FGN, Youths

NYSC Begins Payment Of 44K Arrears To Corps Members The National Youth Service Corps has started paying arrears of the newly implemented monthly allowance to corps members. In a series of payments sighted by AttNews MEDIA correspondent, the scheme paid forty four thousand naira (44,000) to corps members after their 77,000 payment. In April, our correspondent reported that NYSC assured the corps members who recently completed their national service that they would be paid the arrears of the N77,000 allowance. Director-General of the NYSC, Brig Gen Olakunle Nafiu gave the assurance during the Batch A 2025 pre-mobilisation workshop for heads…

Jun

2025

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Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado Ibrahim

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Surrounded By Wrong People, Should Rejig Cabinet – Ado-Ibrahim The Young Progressives Party, YPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Malik Ado-Ibrahim, has faulted the composition of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet, asking the Nigerian leader to reshuffle his team. Ado-Ibrahim made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. The YPP chieftain said that President Tinubu has not been able to translate his vision into reality because of the calibre of persons working with him. “Now, in my own opinion, most of what the president has, as far as his cabinet is concerned, should be refreshed. They’re done. “There is…

Jun

2025

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Ikenna Ukwa Sends A Message Of Congratulations To Mr. President On His 2nd Anniversary Celebration

Birthday, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Presidency

A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO MR PRESIDENT ON HIS 2ND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION I join well meaning Nigerians all over the world to celebrate a significant milestone in the leadership journey of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, as he celebrates his second anniversary in office. As the President of Nigeria, he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the nation's progress and development which has been characterized by bold decisions, innovative policies, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His administration has made significant strides in various sectors, including economic reforms, infrastructural development, and social welfare programs. He has worked tirelessly to promote…

Jun

2025

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Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians

Abia State, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics

Be Patient With Me – President Tinubu Begs Nigerians President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with him. The president made the appeal at the inauguration of the completed Phase 1, Section 1 (30km by six lanes) of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Saturday. He said, “I know at this stage, your expectation is still very high and our people are still going through difficult times. I take this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that the hope is here and it is realisable. “You would be proud of the benefits, there is light at the…

May

2025

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Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu

Economy, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Politics

Economy: Don’t Blame Tinubu, Nigerians Are Used To Cheap Money – Orji Uzor Kalu Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said Nigerians are raising their voices against the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu because they are used to making easy money. Kalu made the remarks on Tuesday while speaking with journalists at the National Assembly complex. Asked to appraise the economy under the present administration, the Chief Whip of the Senate, who acknowledged that Nigerians are suffering due to the economic reforms, claimed that the positive effects of the reforms would…

May

2025

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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two Other Federal Varsities

Education, FGN, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils For UNN, Two other Federal Varsities Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. In February, Tinubu dissolved the Governing Council of the University of Abuja and sacked the university’s vice-chancellor, Aisha Maikudi, amid controversy over her eligibility. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the latest development in a statement on Tuesday titled ‘President Tinubu appoints new governing council members for three federal universities.’ The…