Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Calls for Investigation into Alleged N3 Trillion Budget Padding Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has urged for a thorough investigation into allegations of N3 trillion padding in the 2024 budget. He criticized the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, whom he […]
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Yahaya Bello: Kogi Government Accuses EFCC of Pursuing Political Agenda Instead of Combating Corruption
Governor Yahaya Bello Calls for President Tinubu to Investigate EFCC’s Activities in Kogi The Kogi State Government has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to clarify the motive behind its relentless pursuit and public trial of the former Governor, Yahaya Bello. The government emphasized that there were no missing funds during Bello’s tenure […]
Witness Details Alleged Contract Awards to Emefiele’s Wife and In-Law
In January, during his re-arraignment, the former CBN governor refuted the accusations. photo of former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. A prosecution witness at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama recounted how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, currently facing trial for fraud and corruption charges, allegedly awarded 45 contracts totaling […]
Senate Suspends Abdul Ningi for Three Months Amid Allegations of N3.7 Trillion Budget Padding
Senator Abdul Ningi On Tuesday, the Senate imposed a three-month suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi due to his involvement in budget padding allegations. The Senate has taken the decision to suspend Senator Abdul Ningi, former Senate Deputy Leader and Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, for a period of three months. During this time, he […]
Hundreds of mourners gather as the burial ceremony for Wigwe takes place in Rivers.
The funeral service is being held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lion of Judah parish, Isiokpo, where mourners have gathered to pay their respects. In the heart of Isiokpo community within the Ikwere Local Government Area of Rivers State, hundreds have gathered to bid farewell to the late Chief Executive Officer of Access […]
“N1.2bn Fraud Scandal: Tinubu Takes Action, Suspends Rural Electrification Agency’s Top Officials”
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by suspending the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Ahmad Salihijo, and three Executive Directors of the Rural Electrification Agency, citing new findings from a comprehensive investigation into financial activities. The State House, through a statement from Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the suspension on […]
“Government Resumes Cash Transfers to Alleviate Hardship: 12 Million Nigerians to Benefit” 2 / 2
During a retreat held by the Ministry of Finance in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Wednesday, Minister Wale Edun announced President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s decision to reintroduce direct cash transfers aimed at aiding 12 million Nigerians amidst the prevailing hardship in the country. Originally designed to assist 3 million citizens, the project’s scope has been […]
“Cement Manufacturers Slash Prices in Agreement””Federal Government and Cement Manufacturers Strike Price Reduction Deal at Abuja Meeting”
File photo combo of bags of cement Nigerian Cement Manufacturers Commit to Price Reduction, With Federal Government Intervention Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have pledged to lower the price of their product, targeting a range between N7,000 and N8,000 per 50kg bag, varying by location nationwide. This agreement, struck between the manufacturers and the Federal […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a General Overseer on suspicion of involvement in fake grants amounting to N1.3 billion and money laundering. “He will face charges in court once investigations are completed.”
File photo of EFCC operatives Apostle Theophilus Oloche Ebonyi, a cleric, has been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for purportedly swindling church members and others through fake grants purportedly from the Ford Foundation, amounting to N1,319,040,274.31. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, the EFCC stated that the General […]
Buckingham Palace Announces King Charles III’s Cancer Diagnosis 3 / 3
The palace conveyed that despite his diagnosis, the king maintains an optimistic outlook and eagerly anticipates resuming his complete public responsibilities at the earliest opportunity . According to Buckingham Palace, King Charles III has recently been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has commenced treatment. This news comes just a week after his discharge […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Trims Foreign Trip Entourage to 20 Officials
President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive steps to curb expenses by implementing a 60% reduction in official entourages during both local and international travels. The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, during a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Ngelale explained […]
Nigeria’s President Takes Action: Humanitarian Minister Suspended Amidst Corruption Allegations
Betta Edu and her predecessor face scrutiny over questionable financial transactions within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs. Nigeria’s president took swift action on Monday, suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, due to the use of a private bank account for financial transactions related to the government’s social welfare program. […]
“Federal Government Breaks Fiscal Responsibility Act, Secures Borrowing to Fund 2024 Workers’ Salary Review”
Amidst pressure from organized labor, there are signals that the Federal Government (FG) plans to resort to borrowing to implement its salary increase for federal workers in 2024. The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has disclosed details in the 2024 FG budget, attributing the escalating deficit to factors such as salary review. The estimated […]
Kano State Anti-Graft Chairman Arraigned by CCB Over Alleged N394m Fraud
The Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) has officially initiated legal proceedings against Muhuyi Magaji, the Chairman of the Kano State Anti-Graft Commission. The CCB has filed a comprehensive 10-count charge against Magaji before the esteemed Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja, as disclosed in a statement by Veronica Kato, the Head of Press at CCB, […]
Bayelsa Election: Jonathan Reveals Contingency Plan to Move Mother to Abuja in Case of Diri’s Loss
In a significant revelation, former President Goodluck Jonathan disclosed that he had contemplated the relocation of his mother to Abuja had Governor Douye Diri, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lost in the Bayelsa election. The revelation came to light during Jonathan’s visit to Diri in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State, on […]
Pressing social issues in NIGERIA , such as poverty, unemployment, healthcare, or education and the potential solutions and government initiatives.
Nigeria, a nation of over 200 million people, is often celebrated for its rich cultural diversity and abundant natural resources. However, beneath the surface, Nigeria faces a slew of pressing social issues that have significant implications for the well-being of its citizens and the overall development of the country. Four of the most critical challenges […]
“EndSARS: Mr. Macaroni and Others Lead Walk on 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate Shootings”
Nigerian comedian and skitmaker, Adebowale Adedeyo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, joined a group of fellow Nigerians in a gathering at Lekki Tollgate in Lagos on Friday. They came together to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred during the #EndSARS protest on October 20, 2020. Notably, the event took […]
Jandor Presents 34 Grounds of Appeal Challenging Sanwo-Olu’s Election Win
PDP Lagos Gubernatorial Candidate, Dr. Abdulazeez Adediran (Jandor), Appeals Election Tribunal’s Verdict Dr. Abdulazeez Adediran, also known as Jandor and the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, has announced his appeal against the judgment of the Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal that affirmed the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This announcement was made through a […]
EFCC Details Arrest of Two Internet Fraudsters at Skales’ Residence
EFCC Arrests Two Alleged Internet Fraudsters at Skales’ Residence The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended two suspected internet fraudsters at the home of the renowned Nigerian singer, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, widely known as Skales. The EFCC disclosed this development on Tuesday through an official statement, identifying the two […]
Bridging the Gap: Making Diabetes Technology Accessible in Africa
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technology is becoming an indispensable ally, especially in the management of chronic diseases like diabetes. While the benefits of diabetes technology are evident, accessibility and affordability remain major roadblocks, particularly in Africa. In this blog, we explore these challenges and outline potential solutions to ensure that innovations in diabetes […]