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Aug

2024

Ganduje Fires Kano Govt, Speaks On Missing Corruption File

Ganduje Fires Kano Govt, Speaks On Missing Corruption File Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has fired back at the Kano State government over allegations that he masterminded the disappearance of a corruption file from a courthouse. Ganduje denied the allegations, accusing the state government of orchestrating the violence that led to the file’s disappearance. In a statement, Ganduje’s chief press secretary, Edwin Olofu, claimed that the state government was responsible for the violence and the missing file. Olofu stated that the allegations against Ganduje were baseless and comical and that the state government was trying…

Aug

2024

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Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil

Business, Economy, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Nigerian Refineries Spent N127Billion On Salaries, Employee Benefits In 2 Years Without Producing Oil Nigeria’s refinery woes persist, with the country’s facilities struggling to function optimally. A SaharaReporters investigation reveals that despite their inability to refine crude oil or generate revenue, these companies have spent billions on employee compensation. An analysis of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company’s audited financial statements shows that the Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri refinery companies collectively expended N127.326 billion on salaries, wages, and employee benefits between 2020 and 2021. The amount was allocated for salaries and wages in September 2020, despite the fact that all…

Aug

2024

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FGN Blasts Chinese Company, Says Presidential Jets Can’t Be Seized

Business, FGN, Judiciary, News Flash

FG Blasts Chinese Company, Says Presidential Jets Can’t Be Seized The Presidency has broken its silence on a French Court for the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets. Citing Financial Times, Daily Trust had reported how the court ordered seizure of the aircraft over a botched deal Ogun State government and a Chinese company. The jets listed for seizure are a Dassault Falcon 7X, a Boeing 737-7N6/BBJ and an Airbus A330-243 stationed at Paris-Le Bourget and Basel-Mulhouse airports. Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited,, a Chinese company whose export processing zone management contract was revoked by the Ogun state government…

Aug

2024

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Gov. Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Politics

Governor Alex Otti Rejigs His Team, Swears In New Commissioners. The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, earlier today swore in the six new Commissioners appointed by him. The Governor reminded the new Commissioners that his administration frowns at acts capable of tarnishing the image of the Government, and made it clear that his government had since rejected the traditional recruitment pattern of filling strategic government offices with cronies who do very little in terms of execution of businesses of governance and promised to intensify efforts geared making life comfortable for Abians. The Six new Commissioners…

Aug

2024

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N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC

Crime, Economy, News Flash

N50Billion Given To NELFUND Came From Recovered Proceeds Of Crime, Not Donation – EFCC The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said the N50 billion given to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), also known as Students Loan, was not a donation as reported by some media organisations. The anti-corruption agency in a statement issued by its Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said the fund was rather part of the recovered proceeds of crime remitted to the Nigerian government which the government decided to plough into students loan scheme. There were reports that the agency on…

Aug

2024

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Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Government

Crime, Kano, News Flash, Politics

Protesters Who Invaded Kano Court Carted Away Ganduje’s Corruption Trial Documents – Govt The Kano State government has said those who invaded Kano State High Court during the nationwide protest carted away some of the documents used in the corruption trial of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Daily Trust reports that the State High Court was one of the properties vandalised and looted by hoodlums during the #EndBadGovernance protest. On Wednesday, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visited the court to assess the damages done. The governor was conducted round the court premises by the Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Haruna…

Aug

2024

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Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe

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

Former President Obasanjo Asked To Surrender To EFCC For Probe Oba Francis Alao, the Olugbon of Orile-Igbon in Oyo State, has lambasted former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. This Nigeria news platform understands that the monarch dared Obasanjo to surrender himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because he is not a saint. Alao made the statement days after Obasanjo said that most Nigerian political leaders should be behind bars. Obasanjo spoke in Abeokuta on Friday, August 9, when he received six members of the House of Representatives, who are co-sponsors of bills proposing a single six-year term, rotation…

Aug

2024

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IPOB: Finland Govt Takes Legal Action Against Simon Ekpa

News Flash, World News

(IPOB): Finland Govt Takes Legal Action Against Simon Ekpa The Finnish Government has announced that it is taking legal action against Simon Ekpa, a pro-Biafran agitator, over his involvement with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its secessionist activities in Nigeria’s South-East region. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, made the announcement on Tuesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, during a joint press conference with her Nordic counterparts. According to Valtonen, the Finnish government was notified of Ekpa’s activities by the Nigerian government, and the case is now being heard in Finnish courts. Ekpa, who claims to be the…

Aug

2024

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Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Congratulates Chief Dr. Sam Anya On His Appointment And Successful Screening As Rivers State Commissioner

Abia North, Abia State, News Flash, Politics

Congratulations on Your appointment And Successful Screening as Rivers State Commissioner: I'm overjoyed and wish to extend my profound congratulations to you on your recent appointment as a Commissioner by His Excellency, The Governor of Rivers State Sir Siminalayi Fubara. This is obviously a significant achievement and a testament to your dedication, hard work, and expertise that you have always exhibited in your chosen field of endeavor. This is an appointment well deserved and have no iota of doubt that you will excel in any role assigned to you as your nomination has been confirmed by the State Assembly and…

Aug

2024

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Chief Alum Otis(PG, Amaekpu Development Union) Felicitates With Honourable Etiokwe On The Occasion Of His Birthday

Abia North, Birthday, News Flash

The President General of Amaekpu Development Union, Ohafia, Chief Alum Otis(Aba Ji Mba) Heartily Congratulates Member representing Ohafia South Constituency in ABIA State House of Assembly, Hon. Chief Kalu MBA Nwoke(Etiokwe) on His birthday today. My prayers for you is that God will continue to direct your part on the side of righteousness and development. And keep promoting your efforts in good health. This year's birthday will surely bring forth good luck, happiness and extravagant grace to you and your entire family. May you continue to count your blessings and name them one by one. Enjoy your day. Chief Alum…