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Akwa Ibom Governor Denies ₦700 Billion Fraud Allegations Against Predecessor Udom Emmanuel
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has distanced his administration from the ₦700 billion fraud allegations leveled against his immediate predecessor, Udom Emmanuel, by the Network against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT). The allegations, currently under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have sparked controversy in the oil-rich South-South state. Speaking at…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Case Reassigned to New Judge Amid Allegations of Bias
The ongoing terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has been reassigned to a new judge following months of pressure and allegations of bias against the previous presiding judge, Justice Binta Nyako. The reassignment was directed by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, John Tsoho,…
Federal Workers Face Salary Deductions After December 2024 Overpayment Error, Says AGF
The Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF) has announced that federal workers will face salary deductions to recover overpayments made in December 2024 due to a system error. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, the OAGF explained that the overpayments…
President Tinubu Appoints Six Chief Medical Directors for Federal Hospitals
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) for federal government-owned hospitals across Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments are part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery and ensure quality medical services for all Nigerians. The newly appointed CMDs and their respective hospitals…
EFCC Witness Reveals Yahaya Bello Paid $1.6 Million in Advance for Children’s School Fees
In a dramatic revelation during the trial of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, an internal auditor from the American International School, Abuja (AISA), testified on Thursday, March 6, 2025, that Bello paid over $1.6 million in advance for his children’s tuition fees until their graduation. The testimony was presented before Justice Emeka Nwite of…
Kano Assembly Summons Rano LGA Chairman Over Market Demolition
The Kano State House of Assembly has summoned the Chairman of Rano Local Government Area (LGA) to explain the recent demolition of structures at the Rano market, an action that has sparked widespread controversy and left hundreds of traders in distress. The decision to summon the chairman followed an urgent motion presented by Alhaji Ibrahim…
Keyamo Warns Foreign Airlines: Patronize Local Caterers or Face Summer Schedule Rejection
The Nigerian government has issued a stern warning to foreign airlines operating in the country, mandating them to patronize local catering services or risk having their summer flight schedules rejected. The directive was announced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday. Keyamo emphasized the…
Akpabio vs Akpoti-Uduaghan: Kingibe Denies Knowledge of Sexual Harassment Claims
Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has weighed in on the ongoing faceoff between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that she and other female senators are unaware of any sexual harassment allegations against Akpabio. Kingibe’s comments come amid a heated dispute between Akpabio and Akpoti-Uduaghan over seating arrangements…
Meranda Has Resigned as Speaker – Obasa Claims
Embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has claimed that his successor, Mojisola Meranda, has resigned from her position. Obasa made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television on Thursday evening, insisting that he remains the legitimate Speaker of the House despite his removal by colleagues…
Nigeria Signs Pact with Saudi Arabia to Boost $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy
The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to position Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market, valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement, signed at the Makkah Halal Forum in Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key…