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Sunday, 16 March 2025
Politics

Kaduna Assembly Reveals Nasir El-Rufai’s Involvement in State Funds Misuse

The Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Henry Marah, disclosed that the Accountant General and the Finance Commissioner of Kaduna State, during Nasir El-Rufai’s administration, withdrew $1.4 million and N30 billion from the state’s account without proper authorization.   Henry Marah revealed this information in an interview on Channels Television, providing an update […]

News

Sultan of Sokoto Sets Eid-ul-Adha Celebration Date

Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), declared Friday, June 7, as the first day of Dhul Hijjah 1445. Thursday, June 6, is the last day of Dhul Qa’adah.   Eid-ul-Adha and Day of Arafah   Eid-ul-Adha will be on Sunday, June 16 (Dhul Hijjah […]

News

Senate Approves Bill to Combat Sports Doping

The Nigerian Senate has approved the National Anti-Doping Bill, aimed at aligning with the UNESCO convention against doping in sports.   This legislative milestone was achieved after the bill was passed for the third reading following the adoption of a report by Senator Kawu Abdulrahman, Chairman of the Committees on Sports Development and Judiciary, Human […]

News

Finance Minister Edun Submits Wage Proposal to President Tinubu

The Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has submitted a report on the financial implications of a new national minimum wage to President Bola Tinubu.   This submission follows Tinubu’s directive for the finance minister to present the proposed minimum wage figures and cost analysis within 48 hours.   Sources indicate […]

Politics

Federal Government Denies Claims of Fuel Subsidy Resumption – Presidency Denounces Leaked Documents

The Federal Government has addressed leaked fiscal policy documents implying the resumption of petrol subsidy payments.   In a statement on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, dismissed the documents as unapproved proposals.   He clarified that these documents are still under review and not official government policies.   […]

Crime

Court Orders Forfeiture of Over N11 Billion Linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele

Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke issued the order after EFCC’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), filed and argued the motion. Oyedepo, supported by Bilkisu Buhari-Bala and Chineye Okezie, argued the case.     Allegations Against Emefiele The EFCC accused former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele of buying properties with fraudulent funds. They identified three CBN staff as his accomplices. […]

Politics

Atiku Criticizes Tinubu’s Government for Secret Fuel Subsidy Reinstatement

Former Vice President and PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar criticized Bola Tinubu’s administration for secretly reinstating fuel subsidies after claiming to abolish them.   Shock Over Subsidy Revelation Atiku’s comments followed the government’s plan to spend N5.4 trillion on fuel subsidies in 2024, up from N3.6 trillion in 2023. In a social media statement, Atiku expressed […]

Politics

APC e-Register Now Mandatory for Appointments, Says Ganduje

Ahead of upcoming elections, APC national chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje declared that only those listed on the party’s digital register will qualify for political appointments.   Ganduje announced this on June 5 at the e-membership registration workshop in Abuja.   Training for the Digital Shift The workshop trained 109 participants, including representatives from all 36 […]