Barely one hour after her suspension as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to its head office to answer questions over alleged attempt to move N585 million to a private account. The invitation followed the directive by President Bola […]
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By Banji Ayoola A former Chairman of Akoko Northeast Local Government Area of Ondo state, Mr. Olalekan Bada, has emerged as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the forthcoming Akoko North East/Akoko North West federal constituency bye-election scheduled for next month. A statement on Monday by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Hon […]
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Globacom subscribers will not be able to make calls to MTN lines soon due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The Nigerian Communications Commission disclosed this on Monday in a public notice signed by Director, Public Affairs Department, Reuben Muoka. It stated that it granted partial approval for the disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria […]
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By Banji Ayoola Ahead of the forthcoming Governorship Election in the state, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Monday raised the alarm on alleged plans by some political actors to blackmail him with a certificate forgery scandal. According to a statement titled “Certificates: The Blackmailers Are At It Again” by the Chief Press Secretary […]
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By Banji Ayoola The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) has prayed for divine guidance for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in running the state. In a congratulatory message signed by its Executive Administrator, Adesola Omogbeminiyi Adebawo, it expressed delight at the inauguration of Aiyedatiwa, who is the first to be governor of the state from […]
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Ex-Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe has resigned his membership of the party. His resignation was contained in a letter sighted on Monday, January 8, where he said: “I submit herewith my letter of resignation from the Labour Party with effect from today. “You will recall that our flagbearer, […]
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NUC acting Executive Secretary, Chris Maiyaki The National Universities Commission on Monday debunked the reports that it uncovered 100 fake professors in some universities across the country. Some media organisations had listed some universities as part of the institutions indicted by the NUC for having fake professors. But the NUC in a statement released on […]
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In a bid to streamline the application process for international passports, the Ministry of Interior has introduced an online portal. During a review of Nigeria Immigration Service facilities in Abuja, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo disclosed the launch of an automated passport system. The Minister had announced in December that the federal government was working […]
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President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect, over an alleged N585 million scandal in the Ministry. A statement on Monday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, said said the suspension was is in line […]
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has said the Supreme Court victory will motivate his administration to do more to develop Benue State. The apex court had dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate in the March 18 governorship election in the state, Titus Uba. Alia told journalists in Abuja after […]
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