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Finance Ministry has paid 50% of the N100billion supplementary budget – FCT Minister, Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has confirmed that the Ministry of Finance has disbursed N50 billion to the FCT for the continuation of capital projects. This amount constitutes half of the N100 billion 2023 supplementary budget approved by the National Assembly for the FCT. Wike announced this after inspecting ongoing projects on Thursday, stating that he has instructed the permanent secretary to promptly settle payments to contractors engaged in FCT projects. “I am happy to announce to you that the Ministry of Finance has released 50 per cent of the national supplementary budget. That, in a…
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Security agents will go after Nigerians with fake foreign school certificates – Education Minister, Tahir Mamman
The Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, has stated that security agents will pursue individuals holding counterfeit school certificates from foreign countries. In an interview with Channels TV, Mamman emphasized that those in possession of fake certificates should be considered criminals rather than victims. This is coming after the Federal Government immediately suspended accreditation of certificates from the two francophone West African nations and launched a probe which the minister said should submit its report in three mon According to the Minister: “I have no sympathy for such people. Instead, they are part of the criminal chain that should be arrested.…
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It will not be out of place to declare an emergency on security – Former Senate President David Mark tells Tinubu
Former Senate President Senator David Mark has called on President Bola Tinubu to reassess the nation’s security framework and declare a security emergency amid escalating security challenges. He highlighted the recent Plateau incidents, emphasizing the urgent need for attention to the security crisis. He suggested that declaring a security emergency would be a justified measure to address the ongoing loss of lives. Mark urged collaboration between the federal government and sub-national authorities to ensure peace and security. Additionally, he advised against resorting to self-help, emphasizing the importance of utilizing legitimate channels to address grievances.
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Probe your predecessors otherwise there will still be hardship – Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu, Governors
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has advised President Bola Tinubu to investigate the previous administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle corruption and alleviate hardship in Nigeria. Ayodele emphasized that unchecked corruption would undermine good governance, leading to persistent difficulties in the country. The spiritual leader urged Tinubu and other state governors to initiate probes into their predecessors’ actions to genuinely address the challenges posed by corruption, which he described as a detrimental syndrome affecting Nigeria. “President Tinubu and every governor should probe their predecessors otherwise there will still be hardship. We know the truth…
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Those peddling this rumour should stop so as not to cause unnecessary panic – Shehu Sani speaks on alleged N1200 Fuel Pump Price
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani cautioned against spreading rumors about premium motor spirit being sold for N1200, urging individuals to avoid unnecessary tension. The clash between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and fuel marketers over the subsidy removal, coupled with the naira’s depreciation, has led to speculation about increased PMS prices. However, Sani emphasized that without official statements from both the NNPCL and marketers, people should refrain from disseminating such unverified information. “Neither the oil marketers nor the NNPCL proposed any increase of pump price to N1200 per litre,” he wrote on X. “Those peddling this rumour should…
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Edo 2024: “If my party wants to win the election in Edo State, they should give the ticket to me” – Deputy Governor, Shaibu
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, expressed that his choice to vie for the governorship was guided by divine inspiration. Despite sensing divine signals, Shaibu noted that Governor Godwin Obaseki has his own agenda. He emphasized that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) can secure victory in the gubernatorial election only if he is on the ballot. He said: “Before publicly declaring my interest to contest, l had consulted widely with many persons and groups within and outside Edo State. “Moreover, l went into prayers to seek guidance and direction from God. “The signs l received encouraged me to…
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Man arrested for stealing 13 ATM cards in Adamawa
A man named Abubakar Tasi’u Tanimu, 31 was apprehended by operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command for possession of 13 ATM cards believed to be stolen. According to a press statement released on Tuesday, the arrest occurred last Friday as police attached to the Department of State Intelligence conducted surveillance patrol around Jambutu Motor Park, Jimeta, Yola. The statement, signed by police spokesman SP Suleiman Nguroje, revealed that the ATM cards, issued by various banks to legitimate owners, were allegedly stolen from a market in Mayo-Belwa, a local government area in southern Adamawa State. He is now in custody.
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It is stupid for NIS to ask married women to travel to Abuja to effect a name change on their passport – Interior Minister, Olubunmi
Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Minister of Interior, has criticized the impracticality of requiring married women to undergo the inconvenience of traveling to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja solely for a data change. Speaking during a dinner with members of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ABAT Media Centre and social media influencers in Abuja, Ojo questioned whether the immigration personnel in Abuja possess more capabilities than their counterparts in the various passport offices across the Federation. “There is one stupid thing I have seen and it is that a woman gets married, changes her name and then she…
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The rate at which food will be scarce in 2024, you are not ready for it – Nigerian lady claims the killings in Northern Nigeria is being done by those interested in its Mineral resources
A Nigerian woman has expressed concerns about a potential food scarcity in the country in 2024 due to the increased insecurity in the northern region. In a video circulating online, the lady who identified herself as a farmer attributed the heightened violence in Northern Nigeria to individuals with a vested interest in the illicit mining of mineral resources. She asserted that these attacks primarily target areas with fertile lands containing significant deposits of mineral resources. ‘’Do you know that most of these places under attack in Northern Nigeria have some of the biggest Natural resources underneath the ground and the…
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There will be N100 billion provision for feeding school children in 2024 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, during the signing of the N28.7 trillion 2024 budget on Monday at the State House in Abuja, highlighted that a segment of the budget includes N100 billion designated for school feeding programs. Tinubu emphasized that this allocation aims to boost school attendance and address the issue of out-of-school children. “One of the priority areas of the bill we just passed is the N100 billion provision for feeding school children. I believe that is a stimulant that will encourage enrollment and address malnutrition among school children. “I will be meeting with local governments at sub-national levels so that…
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President’s New Year speech is like native doctor’s words of hope to a sick man – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Lawmaker, Shehu Sani has likened President Bola Tinubu’s New Year speech to a traditional healer’s comforting words to an ailing person. Tinubu pledged constant affordable food supply, reliable power, and petroleum products without specifying when these measures would be implemented. Sani pointed out the absence of a timeframe for the promised actions in the President’s address. According to him, “The President’s speech is good and encouraging. It gives the kind of hope raised by Native Doctors; that you will be delivered from your sickness but no date.”
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“Zero empathy. Zero emotional intelligence” – Aisha Yesufu slams Buhari for joking about fuel price hike
Social-political activist Aisha Yesufu strongly criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari, who, now residing in his hometown of Daura in Katsina State, for saying he is happy Fuel prices have been hiked as he now receives fewer visitors. Buhari made this comment while addressing a gathering, provoking displeasure from Yesufu and others who attribute the current economic challenges in Nigeria to his administration. Reacting to the video, Aisha noted that Buhari lacks empathy and emotional intelligence. “If selfish and self centered were people they would both be Buhari,” she wrote on X. “Zero empathy. Zero emotional intelligence. “There were people laughing…
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