Politics
Wike to Fubara: Abuse me all you want, we’ll soon know who’s in charge
It may appear like the political crisis between Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike is far from over. This is even as…
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Politics
Tinubu Orders Probe of Humanitarian Affairs Minister Betta Edu Over illegal Fund transfer
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday ordered investigation of the alleged payment of N585 million into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty…
Obsequies: Ex-minister of Justice, Adetokubo Kayode pay tribute to Alhaji Aliyu Salman firdaus prayer
Urges Senior lawyers to emulate example Former Hon Attorney-General of the Federation & Minister of Justice, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode, CON. SAN has sent his condolences on…
Politics
By-election: Alia suspends House of Assembly primary in Benue
Benue state governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia on Saturday, January 6, suspended the House of Assembly primary in Guma Constituency scheduled for Guma local government area. The…
Betta Edu made illegal request to wire funds into personal account: on: Accountant General
The humanitarian minister had in a letter referenced: FMHAPA/HQ/S.208 and dated December 20, 2023, requested that the AGF transfer the money to the personal account of…
Dr. Betta Edu paid money into private accounts, OAGF does not make payments
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Dr. Betta Edu paid money into private account against our advice Accountant General of the Federation,…
Kaduna Electric MD Yahaya Resigns
The Managing Director/chief executive officer (CEO) of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (Kaduna Electric), Yusuf Usman Yahaya, has resigned his appointment. The announcement was made through an…
N44.8bn fraud Alleged implicate Dr Betta Edu
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has alerted of desperate plans by some persons to implicate her in the N44.8bn fraud in…
Education
FG’s ban on Benin Republic certificates will affect 15,000 Nigerian students – NANS lament
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Benin Republic, has requested the government’s leniency over the ban on the validity of degree certificates from both the…
Security guard jailed 16 months for stealing bicycle worth N1.9 million
A Lugbe Grade I Area Court in Abuja, on Thursday, sentenced a 23-year-old security guard, Peter Elisha to 16 months imprisonment for stealing three bicycles valued…