The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court to dismiss former Anambra State governor Willie Obiano’s application to quash a nine-count money laundering charge against him. According to the EFCC, it has amassed sufficient evidence to ensure the conviction of the former governor, as stated by the anti-graft agency. In…
Niger State Governor, Governor Mohammed Umar Bago has given approval for the disbursement of a wage award of N20,000 to all civil servants within the state. This decision comes in response to President Bola Tinubu’s plea to state governments to implement the payment of wage awards aimed at mitigating the economic hardships faced by citizens. …
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe of Abia South Senatorial District has addressed the recent claims regarding the allocation of Zonal Intervention Project funds, clarifying the disparities in distribution. During a Senate session, Senator Agom Jarigbe of Cross River North alleged that certain ranking senators received N500 million while he received nothing, raising concerns about budget padding. Jarigbe’s…
The abduction of over 200 students in Kaduna state was a focal point of discussion during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday. President Bola Tinubu therefore issued a firm directive to security personnel, instructing them not to negotiate or pay any ransom to the abductors during the rescue operation. Minister of Information and National…
A prolonged power outage by the power holding company of Nigeria aka NEPA disrupted proceedings at the National Assembly on Wednesday, causing inconvenience to lawmakers and staff. Lawmakers and staff were observed using papers and other materials to fan themselves in an attempt to alleviate the heat engulfing the complex following the blackout. No official…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reopening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with Niger Republic in compliance of the directive by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the presidential directive is…
Gunmen launched an attack on cattle rearers on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of at least 13 cattle in the Fan district of Ndim community, located in the Barikin Ladi local government area of Plateau state. Abubakar Gambo, the secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), confirmed the incident, stating,…
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has announced the approval of a wage award for workers in the state. In the latest announcement by the Governor, he announced the approval of N20,000 for every civil servant in the state. This decision came in response to an appeal made by President Bola Tinubu for state governments…
Cross River North Senatorial District’s representative, Senator Agom Jarigbe, expressed his perspective on the handling of Senator Abdul Ningi’s allegations of budget padding during a recent appearance on Arise TV. Senator Ningi, representing Bauchi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), claimed that approximately N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget lacked project allocation, sparking significant…
BudgIT, a civic organization dedicated to Nigerian budget and public data analysis, has thrown its support behind suspended Senator Abdul Ningi regarding a purported N3.7 trillion gap in the 2024 budget presented to the National Assembly. Seun Onigbinde, Director and co-founder of BudgIT, emphasized Ningi’s stance during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, asserting…
