Social-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued oil-producing states for allegedly failing to account for the N625.43 billion recently paid to them by the Federal Government. The payment to Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Rivers, Ondo, Imo and Cross River states covered 13 per cent oil derivation, subsidy, and SURE-P refunds. The refunds […]
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CSOs, others blame flop on suspicion, mistrust between federal, state lawmakers Urge National Assembly to refund money spent on failed amendments Anger and public criticisms are brewing against the National Assembly over failure of a N12.85 billion investment in the business of Constitution amendments, which it re-enacted since June 2011. The first and last time […]
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Cross River State government has assured residents and potential investors that the multibillion naira Bakassi Deep Seaport and the 275km Superhighway projects are still on course despite challenges. The two projects were conceived in 2015 at the beginning of Governor Ben Ayade’s administration to boost the state’s economy, create employment and make the state less […]
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By Banji Ayoola Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo today endorsed former Anambra State Governor and candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, for the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election. He did this in a six-page New Year Message and Open Letter to Nigerians, who he described as his compatriots and friends, regretting that the last […]
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By Femi Kusa If you have to assess a man or a woman for his or her networth, ignore the sounding brass and noise maker. Humility and being unassuming is the off shoot of greatness! Imagine what would have happened in Bethlehem on the night Baby Jesus was born if the wife of the governor […]
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By Abdu Rafiu Among some of the mails I regularly receive is one containing an enquiry which I find thoughtful and interesting. It is one which, I believe no doubt, has bothered a great many people. It is a riddle and it is troubling. As we human beings are wont to do, once something constitutes […]
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Oba Olu Falae, flanked by former Afenifere Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti and his wife, Olori Racheal Olatunbosun Falae . Akeredolu says Falae’s reign as Oba will be a blessing to Ondo, Nigeria By Banji Ayoola Ex-Secretary to the Federal Government, former Minister of Finance, Afenifere chieftain and Baba Oba of Akure, former Chief Samuel Oluyemisi […]
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said airfare rose by 97.90 per cent in 12 months from November 2021 to November 2022. In its document titled: “Transport Fare Watch (November 2022),” the Bureau stated that average airfare rose from N37,022.97 in November 2021 to N73,267.57 in November 2022. “In air travels fare, the average […]
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Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has charged soldiers to remain apolitical as the 2023 general election approaches. He gave the charge while addressing troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, at a Christmas luncheon in Damaturu, Yobe State. He directed the troops to show professionalism at all times […]
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Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have foiled attempts by a mob to lynch a suspected child kidnapper in the Agege area of the state The woman, alleged to be a serial child kidnapper, was arrested by a mob on December 23, at Oniwaya, after she attempted to abduct another child. Sources said the woman […]
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