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Saturday, 15 March 2025
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Federal Executive Council Approves ₦740 Billion for Road Projects

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved several significant road projects on Wednesday, including a ₦740 billion allocation for the Berger section of the Abuja-Kano highway. This announcement was made by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, during a press briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following a meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Umahi […]

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Benue Governor Suspends Attorney General Over Legal Dispute with EFCC

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday, suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mynin. The commissioner was suspended for joining the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission without informing his principal. The Apex Court had on Tuesday reserved judgment on the suit filed […]

Business

Private Sector and Opposition Divided Over President Tinubu’s Cabinet Reshuffle

In a significant cabinet reshuffle on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu approved the re-assignment of 10 ministers to new portfolios, discharged five and nominated seven new others for onward transmission to the Senate for confirmation.    This came as the President renamed the Ministry of Nigeria Delta Development to the Ministry of Regional Development, scrapped the […]

News

Nigerian Girls Make Strides, But Challenges Remain: Ogun Commissioner Speaks

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun State, Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye, emphasized that Nigerian girls have overcome numerous challenges to achieve success in various fields.   Adeleye acknowledged that issues such as gender inequality, restricted educational opportunities, the persistent threat of early child marriage, and societal stereotypes continue to pose significant […]

Crime

Ex-Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed Re-Arraigned in Kwara Over Alleged Mismanagement of N5.78 Billion

Former Kwara State Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, alongside his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu, was re-arraigned on Monday on a 14-count charge relating to the alleged mismanagement and theft of N5.78 billion in public funds.   The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, re-arraigned the duo before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar at the Kwara State […]