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Senate President: I feel betrayed but life continues – Yari
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, the former governor of Zamfara State, has accused fellow senators of betraying him in the race for the Senate Presidency. The All Progressives Congress (APC) had endorsed Godswill Akpabio from Akwa Ibom for the position of Senate President. During the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly on Tuesday, Akpabio was elected as the Senate President, securing 63 votes. Yari, on the other hand, received 46 votes. Yari expressed his disappointment, stating that he had hoped to secure 61 out of the 109 votes, which would have allowed him to emerge as the Senate President. Speaking during an…
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I have no plan of leaving Nigeria, I will make myself available to Nigeria and its institutions on demand – Malami
Abubakar Malami, the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, has dismissed claims of being a fugitive. Reports had suggested that Malami had left the country in an attempt to avoid arrest and investigation following the suspension of Abdulrasheed Bawa, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, June 14, due to misconduct during his tenure. It was stated that the EFCC had summoned the former Minister to inquire about the circumstances surrounding the alleged loss of over $2.4 billion in revenue from the illicit sale of 48…
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Tinubu to include firefighting truck into Presidential convoy
For the first time in the history of the Nigerian Presidency, President Bola Tinubu has included a firefighting truck in his convoy. This information was shared on Thursday, June 15, by Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji, the Controller General of the Federal Fire Service. During a visit to the Service’s headquarters, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade, the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, was informed about this development. Additionally, Jaji announced the acquisition of 15 rapid firefighting mini trucks designed to navigate congested areas that were previously inaccessible for larger firefighting vehicles. “We recently completed and commissioned the first Fire House props…
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President Tinubu inaugurates National Economic Council (NEC)
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC). The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima leading the Council. Attendees included Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), and the 36 Governors of the Federation. During the inauguration, President Tinubu encouraged the governors to work together and utilize local governments to expedite infrastructure development in light of the significant challenges facing the nation. “You and I asked for it. We campaigned…
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When I came to Imo State, it was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body – Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has asserted that the state was in dire condition when he assumed office on January 15, 2020. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, June 14, Uzodimma stated, “When I came to Imo State, I met a moribund state, a state that was in distress. A state, I can even say, that was in the cemetery; I exhumed the body.“Can you imagine a state where I came as the governor and everybody absconded? No handover note. There was no compass for me to navigate the aircraft.”“When I came to Imo State,…
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Tinubu wants to see the receipts of student loans by September – Ministry of Education
During a press conference on Wednesday, June 14, the Federal Ministry of Education revealed that President Bola Tinubu has expressed his desire to witness the distribution of student loans during the September/October 2023/2024 academic session. Andrew David Adejo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, made this disclosure, emphasizing that the government is no longer able to fully cover the expenses of universities. “Whether we like it or not, the government can no longer foot the bill for universities. That is why we are doing private public partnership. The universities already have autonomy, they autonomy they are yet to have is…
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Nollywood actor Don Brymo dies at 56
Renowned Nollywood actor Don Brymo Uchegbu has sadly passed away. The 56-year-old actor is reported to have peacefully departed in his sleep last night. Actor Mayor Ofoegbu confirmed the heartbreaking news in a Facebook post shared on Thursday. Accompanied by a picture of the late actor, Ofoegbu wrote: “Plan for tomorrow but live for today. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. “I wrote those lines on my WhatsApp status yesterday evening. My dear friend, my partner, Don Brymo Uchegbu, passed away in his sleep. “I received the shocking news this morning and took the step to verify it with his family. Oh,…
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Student Loan Act will be counterproductive, will send many students out of school – ASUU explains
According to the President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, the recently signed Student Loan Bill by President Bola Tinubu has the potential to force numerous students to drop out of school. Prof. Osodeke expressed this concern during a discussion with journalists on Wednesday, June 14. On Monday, Tinubu signed the bill, which he described as the fulfillment of one of his campaign promises. The objective of the bill is to provide tuition-free education to underprivileged students, with repayment required after graduation and securing employment. However, Osodeke argued that the law would adversely affect millions…
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President Tinubu suspends EFCC Boss, Bawa, hands over to Mohammed Abba
In order to facilitate a thorough investigation into his alleged misconduct during his tenure, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has authorized the indefinite suspension of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, from his position as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Reliable sources within the presidency have revealed that the suspension comes as a result of serious accusations of abuse of power made against Mr. Bawa. President Tinubu has instructed Bawa to immediately hand over the responsibilities of his position to the Director of Operations at the Commission. The Director of Operations will assume temporary oversight of the Office…
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”Tinubu is the First Nigerian President with a financial background. 419 businessmen will have to work hard to earn import duty exemptions, tax waivers” – Ben Murray Bruce
Senator Ben Murray Bruce has expressed that President Tinubu is the first Nigerian President to possess a financial background. In response to reports about certain monetary policies implemented by the Tinubu administration, Murray Bruce emphasized that the era of unscrupulous businessmen seeking import duty exemptions and engaging in fraudulent activities at the presidential villa has come to an end. In a tweet he shared, the former lawmaker wrote; ” ‘’President Bola Tinubu is the first President of Nigeria with a Financial background. Let me tell our 419 businessmen some hard truths. Your days of going to the villa at night…
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President Tinubu signs Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law the Nigeria Data Protection Bill. The Nigeria Data Protection Act of 2023 establishes a legal framework to safeguard personal information and ensure the implementation of data protection practices in Nigeria. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), made this statement during the NDPD Strategic Roadmap and Action Plan (SRAP) validation workshop in Abuja, as reported by NAN. Former President Muhammadu Buhari sent the bill to the Senate and House of Representatives for consideration and approval on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, through a formal letter. As a result,…
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CBN grants banks freedom to trade forex at any rate
The Central Bank of Nigeria has allowed commercial banks to freely trade foreign exchange at any rate. The announcement comes after Godwin Emefiele’s suspension as CBN’s governor. Emefiele was suspended by President Tinubu last week and arrested by the DSS moments later.
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