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Senate initiates confirmation proceedings of EFCC chairman, Olukoyede
The Senate has initiated the confirmation process for Mr. Ola Olukoyede, who has been nominated as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Olukoyede, accompanied by some of the Commission’s management staff, is currently present at the National Assembly. President Bola Tinubu approved Olukoyede’s appointment as the Executive Chairman of the EFCC last week. This appointment is initially for a renewable term of four years, contingent upon confirmation by the Senate. Olukoyede’s appointment follows nearly four months after Tinubu suspended the former head of the anti-graft agency, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa.
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The defeat of Peter Obi has done incalculable damage to your psyche – APC slam Babachir Lawal
The All Progressives Congress (APC) strongly criticized Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, asserting that Peter Obi’s defeat in the 2023 presidential election has significantly damaged Lawal’s credibility. Lawal, known for his candid remarks, claimed in Abuja on Tuesday that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the recent election, emerged victorious on February 25, contrary to the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that Bola Ahmed Tinubu had won. However, the APC, in a statement by Felix Morka, its National Publicity Secretary, dismissed Lawal’s claims as baseless, stating…
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G5 Governors visit Tinubu in Aso Rock
The G-5 assembly of governors within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), consisting of four former governors and one current governor, engaged in discussions with President Bola Tinubu on the night of October 17 at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock. According to reports, the meeting with Tinubu followed a prior gathering at the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja, Nyesom Wike. The former Governors in attendance were: Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State who now serves as the FCT Minister; Samuel Ortom, the former Governor of Benue State; Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the former…
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2023 elections: Peter Obi got majority of votes – Babachir Lawal
Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Federal Government and a confidant of Bola Tinubu, asserted in Abuja on Tuesday, October 17, that Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate, emerged as the victor in the presidential election held on February 25. He cited data from independent sources that reportedly demonstrated Obi securing the highest number of votes, with Atiku following in second place. In Lawal’s assessment, Bola Tinubu received a considerably lower number of votes, placing him third in the overall tally. He urged the president to resign to prevent public “humiliation and embarrassment.” Lawal’s statement read, “I have resisted…
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The era of export of crude minerals from Nigeria is gone – President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that the practice of exporting raw gold, lithium, and other minerals is now a thing of the past. He emphasized that his administration implemented a policy of adding value to mineral resources before exportation, aiming to curb significant losses associated with the export of unprocessed mineral commodities. Represented by Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), President Tinubu expressed these views during the eighth edition of the Nigerian Mining Week, organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in Abuja on October 17. The event was hosted at the…
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National Assembly, senators the biggest threat to our democracy – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has labeled the National Assembly as a major challenge to Nigeria’s democratic system. She expressed this concern in response to the planned procurement of 360 Toyota SUVs for lawmakers. In a post on X, Ezekwesili cautioned that the consistent misconduct of senators and House of Representatives members may lead to Nigerians demanding their departure. Ezekwesili said: “So that vexing news turned out to be accurate. “I read the extremely ludicrous and duplicitous statement released by the Spokesman of the @HouseNGR on their insensitive purchase of 360 Toyota SUVs for themselves. “You all had the audacity…
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Man stabbed to death during fight in Jos community(Photos)
In Tudun Wada community, located within the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, a man known as Rotkang lost his life in a tragic stabbing incident. This unfortunate event occurred on the afternoon of October 15, 2023, in the Angwan Miango area of Tudun Wada. According to reports available online, the victim, widely recognized as Denzo, had engaged in a disagreement with another individual before the fatal altercation that led to his demise. Upon encountering the deceased, friends of the other individual attacked him, during which one of them brandished a knife and fatally stabbed him. The assailants…
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A 70-year-old man can be considered an eligible bachelor to Nigerian women if he possesses excess money – Nigerian man says
A Nigerian man based in Canada has offered guidance to men, suggesting they focus on personal growth and development. He highlighted that, in the eyes of Nigerian women, a rich seventy-year-old man is considered an eligible bachelor regardless of his age.
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Tinubu removed FCT from Treasury Single Account – Wike
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has excluded the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration from the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This announcement was made during a media briefing in Abuja on October 13, granting the FCTA greater financial autonomy. Wike also mentioned Tinubu’s authorization for the creation of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) within the FCT Administration and a dedicated secretariat for women affairs.
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We inherited an empty Treasury and nothing to show – Sokoto Governor, Aliyu
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State stated that he took over an exhausted state treasury from his predecessor, Aminu Tambuwal. Responding to Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kanu’s inquiry about how he managed to complete 100 projects in his initial 100 days in office during a condolence visit, Aliyu claimed that not a single monetary handover was made by the former governor Tambuwal. “We inherited an empty Treasury and nothing to show, not a single paper was handed over to us. We made sacrifice to change the narrative of the state and we have succeeded in changing it within the last 100…
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Kogi Guber: I have survived four assassination attempts, Kogi needs a messiah – Dino Melaye
Dino Melaye, who is running as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Kogi State, alleged on Thursday that he had survived four assassination attempts within the state. He attributed these attempts to the All Progressives Congress (APC), underlining his belief that violence is deeply ingrained in the party’s culture. Melaye made these revelations during an appearance on Arise Television, where he discussed the prevalent tension in Kogi since the APC assumed power seven years ago. According to Melaye: “I have survived four assassination attempts; I have had 12 court cases of FG vs. Dino…
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Presidency holding Nnamdi Kanu, not Supreme Court – IPOB lawyer, Ejimakor
Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), pointed out on Friday that it is the Presidency not the Supreme Court that is responsible for Nnamdi Kanu’s ongoing detention. He emphasized this while highlighting that the Federal Government cannot justify the continued detention of Kanu, especially following the release of the Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho. Igboho recently regained freedom after two years in Beninese prison when he fled Nigeria due to a declaration by the Department of State Service, DSS. The two agitators were arrested at almost the same time…
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