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January 9, 2024

Betta Edu: EFCC Quizzes Zenith, Providus, Jaiz banks CEOs

513 “They were invited and are being probed in connection with the uncovered ₦44bn fraud and the ₦585million involving Halima Shehu and Betta Edu. By Abiodun Sanusi, Punch Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is currently interrogating Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors of Zenith Bank, Providus Bank, and Jaiz Bank in connection with […]

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January 8, 2024

EFCC Invites Suspended Minister, Betta Edu, For Questioning

699 Tinubu’s decision was conveyed in a statement by the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale. By Ejike Ejike, Leadership Newspaper The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited the suspended minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Betta Edu, to its headquarters in Abuja, for questioning. This followed her suspension from office by President Bola […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Videos
January 8, 2024

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

726 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

626 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

846 “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

673 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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January 7, 2024

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

574 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 , Delta , Governance
January 7, 2024

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

559 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

680 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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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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January 6, 2024

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

573 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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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 , Economy/Business , Governance
January 5, 2024

CBN Plans To Launch Stablecoin February 27

583 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

979 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 , 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 , 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

496 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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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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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 31, 2023

Cross River Government Warns Against Burning of Tyres On Roads

482 This caution has become expedient in the face of the danger the burning of tyres on streets poses to motorists and the durability of the roads. By Our Reporter The Cross River State Government wishes to warn residents against the burning of tyres on major roads in Calabar Metropolis. Mr. Emmanuel Ogbeche, Chief Press […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
December 31, 2023

JUST IN: Okrika Chairman Sacks All His Appointees, Wish Them Well

445 According to the statement, the affected appointees are directed to submit every Council property in their possession to the Secretary. By TheInvestigator The Executive Chairman of Okrika Local Government Council in Rivers State, Akuro Tobin has sacked all his political appointees. The sack which is with immediate effect was constrained in a statement by […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
December 31, 2023

BREAKING: Rivers Crisis Deepen As Speaker Loyal To Gov. Fubara Resigns, Quits As Lawmaker

484 The development came after President Bola Tinubu mediated between the Rivers Governor and his political godfather, Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister. By Francis Ngwu, Daily Post The ongoing crisis rocking the Rivers State House of Assembly took a new twist on Sunday as the factional speaker loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Rt. Hon. (Barr.) […]

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Breaking News , Climate Change , Cross River , Economy/Business , Governance
December 31, 2023

Cross River, Oando To Build Wind Power Generating Plant, Others

636 ‘’We are committed to translating these discussions, collaborations, and agreements into actionable steps that will positively impact our environment, economy, and the well-being of our citizens.’’ By Guardian Nigeria The Cross River State Government said it has taken the first concrete step towards the industrialization and economic growth of the state. The state signed […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Ondo
December 31, 2023

Akeredolu Was Weak In Matters Involving His Wife — Ex-Aide

509 Odebowale, along with the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Aminu Raimi, and the Special Assistant on Photography to the former governor, Olawale Abolade, resigned following the death of Akeredolu in Germany on Wednesday. By Adekunle Sulaimon, Punch Newspaper Doyin Odebowale, the former Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to late Ondo […]

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Akwa Ibom , Breaking News , Governance
December 30, 2023

Agric Ministry Sets Aside N5bn To Rehabilitate Roads, Install Transformers In Akpabio’s District

623 However, the budget provisions to rehabilitate roads in only Akpabio’s senatorial district do not match the ministry’s mandate. By Daniel Ojukwu, FIJ The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is looking to spend N5 billion on rehabilitating roads and installing transformers and cables in Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President’s constituency. The Abubakar Kyari-led ministry budgeted N500 million […]

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Breaking News , Cross River , Governance
December 29, 2023

JUST IN: Gov Otu Signs N296bn Budget Into Law

427 The new budget bucket has a capital expenditure of N180 billion and a recurrent expenditure of N116 billion.  By The Converseer Governor Bassey Otu has signed the ‘Peoples First’ Budget of N296,985 631,978, 1k into law. The event, which happened on Friday in the temporary office of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, has the […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Health
December 28, 2023

NICRAT Partners NPHCDA On Integration Of Cancer In Primary Healthcare

615 By Ojoma Akor, Daily Trust The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has called on the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) to partner with it towards integrating cancer prevention and diagnosis at the primary healthcare level. The Director General of NICRAT, Prof. Usman Malami Aliyu, made the call when he […]

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Breaking News , Governance , News , Ondo
December 27, 2023

BREAKING: Ondo Governor Akeredolu Dies At 67

478 The former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) died at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday at a German hospital where he was receiving treatment. By FIJ Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State governor, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, aged 67. Ondo State sources told FIJ Akeredolu’s death was confirmed by senior government officials. […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Ondo
December 17, 2023

Ondo Acting Governor, Aiyedatiwa Suspends Akeredolu’s Chief Protocol Officer, Announces Replacement

425 By SaharaReporters Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the Ondo State acting Governor, has suspended the Chief of Protocol to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Bola Alabi, and replaced him with the Deputy Chief of Staff, Olusegun Omojuwa. The state government said Alabi would return to his duty post when the governor returned from a medical vacation in Germany. This […]

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Breaking News , Governance , Rivers
December 16, 2023

27 Rivers Lawmakers Can Meet Anywhere Outside Assembly Complex – APC

586 By Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Punch Newspaper The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress said the embattled 27 members of the House of Assembly do not need the demolished House of Assembly complex or a physical structure to carry out their duties. This was disclosed when the state caretaker committee led a delegation to the […]

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