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January 8, 2024

Moment Suspended Minister, Betta Edu Was Denied Access To President Tinubu

727 From amateur footage by TVC, the suspended minister’s vehicle was seen driving away after she was denied access. By TheInvestigator The just-suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu was denied access to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the villa. Edu has been under fire after a memo surfaced wherein she asked […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
January 8, 2024

Gov. Otu Charges New State Judges To Restore Faith In Judiciary

627 Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor said in a release that he sued for more collaboration. By Government House Press Governor Bassey Otu calls on judges to restore faith in the judiciary at the swearing-in of three newly appointed High Court Judges in the state; Hon. Justice Ama Edet Ekpo, […]

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January 8, 2024

BREAKING: Tinubu Suspends Betta Edu As Humanitarian Affairs Minister

847 “The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation…” By Jude Egbas, TheCable President Bola Tinubu has suspended Betta Edu as minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation. Edu has been under fire after a memo surfaced wherein she asked Oluwatoyin Madein, accountant-general of the […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
January 8, 2024

Akwa Ibom Govt Screens 271 Students For UK Education Exchange Program

675 Governor Umo Eno, during his election campaign, had promised to revive public education in Akwa Ibom. By Saviour Imukudo, Premium Times The Akwa Ibom State Government has released the names of 271 students to undergo selection examination for participation in the United Kingdom Education Exchange Program, proposed by Governor Umo Eno. The students — the […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Nation
January 7, 2024

N585.2m Disbursement: President Tinubu Orders Probe Of Minister, Betta Edu

575 The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people.  By AIT President Bola Tinubu has ordered “thorough and comprehensive investigation” to be conducted to ascertain accuracy and validity of reported details involving disbursement of N585 million in Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. […]

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Breaking News , Nation
January 7, 2024

N585m Scandal: Stop Insulting Nigerians, Falana Tells Betta Edu

686 She refused to, “apologize to the Federal Government and people of Nigeria and calling it quits for betraying the confidence reposed in her, the Minister has arrogantly said that the N585.18 million fraud allegation is a mere fabrication…” By  Deborah Tolu-Kolawole, Punch Newspaper Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, on Sunday, urged the Minister of Humanitarian […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Governance
January 7, 2024

Gov Oborevwori To Link Delta Rural Communities With ‘Durable’ Roads – Commissioner

560 He said Mr. Oborevwori was determined to deliver at least 130 kilometers of road projects across the state before his first anniversary in office. By News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Charles Aniagwu, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to linking rural communities with durable roads […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
January 7, 2024

Fubara Absent At Wike’s Luncheon, Ex-Commissioners Pledge Loyalty To FCT Minister

681 Some of Wike’s men present include Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, as well as 24 other lawmakers who had cross-carpeted with him from the PDP to the APC. By Kayode Oyero, Channels TV The protracted feud between Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara; and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, may have been […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Opinion
January 7, 2024

Fraud And The Danger Of Cornered Journalism And Civil Society BY RICHARD INOYO

839 Honestly, is this what activism and journalism have been reduced to? Personal interest and gains? Media practitioners and activists defending a politician who paid money to private account worth over half a billion naira left me speechless when Section 713 of the Financial Regulation Act, 2009 is clear on the matter. Honestly, is this […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
January 7, 2024

No More Free Public Funds, Eno Tells Youths

564 He stressed that inculcating the spirit of hard work and entrepreneurship are the essential preconditions to attract government’s support. By Leadership Newspaper Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has given youths condition for accessing government funds, warning that his administration would not condone idleness from those waiting for freebies without patriotic commitment to […]

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Breaking News , Investigation
January 7, 2024

How Tinubu’s Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Betta Edu, Team Members Received Public Funds For Flight Tickets, Airport Taxis To Fly From Abuja To Non-existent Kogi Airport

1,072 Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show how the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) moved N226,188,500 million to Kogi, Bayelsa and Imo states through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation ahead of the November 11, 2023 governorship elections. By SaharaReporters The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under Betta Edu in November 2023 approved […]

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Breaking News , Opinion
January 6, 2024

When The Accused Alleges: Halima Shehu, Betta Edu And The Imperative Of Legal Clarity BY OGAR EMMANUEL OKO

897 While transparency and accountability are paramount, it is equally important to exercise caution and diligence in the pursuit of justice.  In recent times, the Nigerian political landscape has been marred by allegations of financial impropriety within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The focus of these accusations has shifted towards the Minister, […]

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Breaking News , Governance
January 6, 2024

AGF Counters Betta Edu’s Claim On Payment Of ₦585 Public Funds Into Private Account

576 Contrary to Edu’s claim, the AGF clarified that the Office of the Accountant General of the Federal does not make payments on behalf of ministries and agencies. By Bayo Wuhab, PulseNG The Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Oluwatoyin Madein, has denied the report that her office paid a sum of ₦585 million […]

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Breaking News , Governance
January 6, 2024

Alleged N44bn NSIPA Fraud: Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Agency, Others Clarifies

546 The indictment has however raised public uproar. By Patrick Obia, CrossRiverWatch As the controversy surrounding the alleged N44 billion fraud at the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA), the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu; the Agency – NSIPA, and the member of the House of Representatives, representing Ideato North/South […]

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Breaking News , News
January 6, 2024

Mike Ime Took N197,000 To Process US Visa In 2023. He Has Blocked The Applicant

453 Adetola also spoke about the potential implications of not getting a refund or a visa. He said that it would set him back a few months and cost him his dream to travel within the year. By Timileyin Akinmoyeje In October 2023, Lawal Adetola (not real name) began negotiations with his friend, Mike Ntomobong Ime, […]

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Breaking News , News
January 6, 2024

IYC Insists On Relocation Of IOCs Headquarters To Niger Delta

583 The IYC averred that for enduring peace to reign in the Niger Delta region, the Federal Government of Nigeria and its allies must be fair and just to the Ijaw people and other minorities in the country. By Punch Newspaper Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has called on all international oil companies operating in the […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Governance
January 5, 2024

CBN Plans To Launch Stablecoin February 27

587 The unveiling of the cNGN is coming over two years after digital currency transactions were banned by the apex bank. By Vanguard Newspaper The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the launch of the Nigerian naira (cNGN) stablecoin and set to launch on February 27, 2024. The cNGN is powered by the Africa […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Investigation
January 5, 2024

Betta Edu, Tinubu’s Humanitarian Affairs Minister Writes Accountant General, Directs Payment Of Public Funds Into Private Account

981 The private account belongs to Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola, identified as a project manager by the minister. By SaharaReporters Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation asked the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein to send public funds to a private account, according to a letter obtained by […]

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Breaking News , Ondo
January 5, 2024

Akeredolu’s Corpse Arrives Nigeria From Germany

459 The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away. By Juliet Buna, Punch Newspaper The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has arrived in Nigeria. According to a post on the X handle of the late governor’s spokesperson, Richard Olatunde, […]

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Breaking News , Opinion
January 5, 2024

Bakassi, Still A Victim Of Circumstances … BY AGBA JALINGO

1,114 It is not election time but it is time to return the conversation to the front burner with a view to seeing how stakeholders can bring this matter to a mutual closure. In February 2018, the Supreme Court upheld the Appeal Court judgment which ordered INEC to delineate and conduct elections in 10 new […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Entertainment , Governance
January 5, 2024

Delta Gov Appoints Harrysong As Executive Assistant

567 He assured the Governor and indigenes of the state that he would make good use of his office. By Hannah Johnson, Punch Newspaper Nigerian singer Harrison Tare Okiri, also known as Harrysong, has been named the Executive Assistant on Entertainment to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Harrysong who shared the appointment news on his […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Health
January 4, 2024

Delta: Mother Of Quadruplets Held In Hospital Over N4m Bill

622 “The doctors and other workers at the hospital have been very considerate, as they have not evinced any traits of inhumanity towards the family…” By Dele Ogunyemi, Punch Newspaper After waiting in the Lord for the fruit of the womb for 12 years, a housewife in Delta State has been delivered of a set […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Fact-Check
January 3, 2024

FACT-CHECK: Is The Pump Price Fixed At N1,200 Or N3,000?

720 CONCLUSION: The claim that operators or marketers have pegged the petrol pump price at N1,200 is false. By Joseph Adeiye, FIJ Nigerians woke up to a shocking conversation about an impending increase in the petrol pump price, which is currently N650 per liter. At press time, the negative effects on the cost of living in […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , News
January 3, 2024

NNPCL, Marketers Clash Over Subsidy, Operators Peg Petrol At N1,200/Liter

589 It said the oil theft incidents occurred between December 23, 2023, and December 29, 2023, adding that in the past week, 42 illegal refineries were discovered in several locations in the oil-rich region. By Okechukwu Nnodim and Temitayo Jaiyeola, Punch Newspaper The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and fuel marketers under the aegis of […]

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Breaking News , Economy/Business , Rivers
January 2, 2024

Power Outage Hits Rivers Over Collapsed Poles

693 “Our technical team has been mobilized to replace the collapsed poles and restore the feeders. We assure customers within these areas that supply will be restored as soon as work is completed”, the company stated. By Ogaga Ariemu, Daily Post Some parts of Rivers State are currently experiencing electricity outages. The Port Harcourt Electricity […]

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Breaking News , Delta , Governance
January 2, 2024

Oborevwori Turns To God On Behalf Of Delta, Vows To Deliver Quality Service

337 He noted that the year 2023 was challenging but very eventful and thanked God for what his administration has achieved in the past seven months. By Mercy Enoch, BusinessDay Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State on Monday said he was trusting God for better things for Deltans in 2024 even as he assured that […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
January 2, 2024

Gov Fubara Appoints Ex-Speaker As Chief Of Staff

497 He replaced the Chief of Staff, Hon. Chidi Amadi, a kinsman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike. By Anayo Onukwugha, Leadership Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed the immediate-past Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Edison Ehie, as his new Chief of Staff. Ehie […]

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Breaking News , News
January 2, 2024

REPORT: In Q3 2023, 715 Men, 145 Women and 48 Children Died in Traffic Accidents

527 “Of all crashes, serious cases stood top in Q3 2023 with 1,419, compared to fatal and minor cases with 532 and 236 respectively,” the report reads. By Abimbola Abatta, FIJ Road traffic crashes in the third quarter of 2023 killed 715 men, 145 women, and 48 children, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics […]

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Breaking News , Governance
January 1, 2024

Rivers Crisis: I’m The Winner, Fubara Mocks Opponents

499 He stated that those fighting his administration want to dampen the spirit of Rivers people and forcefully truncate the pace of development, they have failed in their mission. By Dennis Naku, Punch Newspaper Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared himself as the winner of the crisis rocking the state. He said those behind […]

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