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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating petitions against top Nigerian politicians. Chairman of the agency, Abdulrasheed Bawa, stated this when he appeared on the Ministerial Media Briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, yesterday. He said the Petitions Vetting Desk/Committee of EFCC made up of experienced officers … [Read more…]
The Army Council Thursday approved the promotion of 122 officers to the ranks of Brigadier Generals and Major Generals. The council after it’s sitting in Abuja, ratified the promotion of seventy Colonels to the ranks of Brigadier General and 52, Brigadier Generals to the ranks of Major Generals. Director army public relations Brigadier General Onyema … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has lamented that the whistle-blowing policy launched on December 21, 2016 by the Federal Government has lost momentum. The policy facilitated through the Federal Ministry of Finance sought to encourage people to voluntarily disclose information about fraud, bribery, looted government funds, financial misconduct, government assets and any other form of … [Read more…]
A new report has said insecurity and the sit-at-home protest in the South East geopolitical zone have led to economic losses estimated at almost N4 trillion. The report was made available to the public by DevEast Foundation, a non-profit, issue-based policy and business advocacy organisation with emphasis on the development of Eastern Nigeria, by SBM … [Read more…]
The Senate, on Wednesday, called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to make an upward adjustment of the proposed N100,000 per week for individuals and N500,000 per week for Corporate bodies in response to public outcry. The Senate also directed its Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions, to embark on aggressive oversight … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari says despite the many challenges facing Nigeria, he has done his best since he assumed office in May 2015. He stated this on Tuesday in Washington while welcoming the Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Forum, Sheikh Al-Mahfoudh Bin Bayyah and his deputy, Pastor Bob Roberts of the United States. The President … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship campaign for the election of Peter Mbah in Enugu State, yesterday, dismissed media reports that it has suspended campaigns in the state, stressing that campaigns are going on, and garnering momentum. Spokesperson for the governorship campaign organisation in the state, Nana Ogbodo, told The Guardian that there is no … [Read more…]
…as Enugu South LGA assures of resounding victory The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reassured the people of the state of his resolve to address the protracted traffic congestions in the state by creating alternative routes and flyovers that will ease movements. Dr. Mbah gave … [Read more…]
Chief Judge of the Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, yesterday, said the court was not consulted in the enactment of the Electoral (Amendment) Act, 2022 by the National Assembly. Justice Tsoho made the disclosure while delivering his speech at a special court session to mark the commencement of the court’s 2022/2023 legal year … [Read more…]
The Senate on Tuesday postponed the hearing of the report on the Cash withdrawal policy by the committee on Banking and Financial Institutions. The Red chamber had last week commissioned the committee to grill the two newly re-appointed deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria during their screening session. However, at the plenary on … [Read more…]
Students under the auspices of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), National Association of University Students (NAUS) and a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), The Natives, on Monday commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for their prompt decision to intervene in the organised sabotage of the well-being and peace of Nigerians as the yuletide season … [Read more…]
…Says Enugu to be at the forefront of recreating the Igbo renaissance Frank Nweke Jr, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State on Sunday lauded the promotion of Igbo culture and identity as he identified with the Ijele Renaissance Theatre group. A brainchild of Ibiam Ude and Chiagoziem Bonfilus … [Read more…]