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May

2025

$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts

Crime, News Flash, Oil & Gas, Presidency

$3bn Refinery Fraud: N80bn Found In Sacked MD’s Bank Accounts The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested the recently sacked managing directors and some top officials of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company, and Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company. The officials were arrested over alleged mismanagement of funds earmarked for the rehabilitation of the facilities. The total amount under investigation is $2,956,872,622.36. Findings by Saturday PUNCH showed that the EFCC is probing the sum of $1,559,239,084.36 allocated to the Port Harcourt refinery, $740,669,600 released for the Kaduna refinery, and $656,963,938 approved for the Warri refinery.…

May

2025

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Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike

News Flash, Politics, Presidency, Women Affairs

Fubara Behind Rivers’ Women Walkout On Remi Tinubu, Action Disturbing – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the action of a group of women loyal to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, over their walkout on the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during an empowerment programme in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The minister described the incident as a “show of shame” and an embarrassment to the people of Rivers State. AttNews earlier reported that the women, led by some sacked local government vice-chairmen loyal to Governor Fubara, walked out of the venue after…

Apr

2025

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FGN Declares May 1 Public Holiday

FGN, News Flash, Presidency

FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday The Federal Government has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialisation and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo, in a Tuesday night statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, commended workers for their diligence and sacrifice. He noted that workers’ efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria commands in the…

Apr

2025

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Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Reno Omokri Defends Installation Of N10 Billion Solar Power At Presidential Villa Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has defended the recent installation of solar panels at Aso Rock, urging Nigerians to applaud the move rather than criticise it. In a statement, Omokri described the backlash as “small-picture thinking,” arguing that the project is both economically sensible and environmentally responsible. He stressed that adopting solar energy at the Presidential Villa does not indicate a lack of confidence in Nigeria’s power sector, but rather reflects a shift toward sustainable energy in line with global trends. In a statement on X, he cited…

Apr

2025

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Tinubu Unveils National Census Committee

FGN, Information Technology, News Flash, Presidency

Tinubu Unveils National Census Committee President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inaugurated a committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census. The committee is expected to submit an interim report within three weeks. This was contained in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. The President, represented by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the event held at the State House in Abuja, said the census is crucial for national development, accurate planning, and effective decision-making in healthcare, education, security, and economic planning. He also stressed the pivotal role of a technology-driven…

Mar

2025

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I Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu Reveals On His 73rd Birthday Event

Abuja, Birthday, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

I Nearly Withdrew From 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu Reveals On his 73rd Birthday Event President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for President,” Tinubu revealed on Saturday night at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he also thanked Nigerians for their overwhelming goodwill and prayers on his 73rd birthday. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the excerpts of the President’s dpeech in a…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Appoints 19 APC State Chairmen, Spokesman, Others Into Federal Boards And Parastatals(Full List)

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Gives 19 APC State Chairmen, Spokesman, Others Appointments (Full List) President Bola Tinubu has appointed the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Felix Morka, as the Board Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. The statement also said the President approved the appointment of Hon. Fatuhu Buhari, a Katsina State indigene, as the Director-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council. It added that the President appointed 19 APC chairmen and some National Working Committee members…

Mar

2025

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2027 Presidency: Let’s Pray For Tinubu’s Second Term To Be Assured – Akpabio

Politics, News Flash, Presidency

Let's Pray For Tinubu’s Second Term To Be Assured – Akpabio The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians to pray ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2027 election. Akpabio made the call during the special Iftar/Lent dinner organized by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) in Abuja. He said the president should rest assured that his second term is guaranteed. Reacting to moves by the opposition to unseat the president in the 2027 presidential election, Akpabio said the APC will win more seats across Nigeria in the next poll.…

Mar

2025

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Tinubu Hosts Ghana’s President Mahama In Abuja

Abuja, Africa, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

Tinubu Hosts Ghana’s President Mahama In Abuja Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to the Presidential Villa is said to be his first official coming since his inauguration on January 7, 2025. Mahama said he was in Nigeria to update Tinubu on diplomatic efforts with the military junta leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, aimed at addressing regional security and stability. The Ghana leader emphasized the complexities of the regional issue, assuring that with continued constructive dialogue all pending issues between the Alliance of Sahel…

Mar

2025

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2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with either Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The appeal was made after a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…