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Tinubu requests Senate approval of $800m loan
During the plenary session on Thursday, July 13, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made an appeal to the Senate, urging them to grant approval for a borrowing request of $800 million from the World Bank. It is worth noting that former President Muhammadu Buhari had previously submitted the same request to the 9th Senate in May, towards the end of his administration. However, due to time constraints, the 9th Assembly was unable to address the request before its tenure concluded on June 11. In a letter presented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of approving the borrowing…
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Man caught stealing VSOP worth N58,000 from a supermarket
According to a Facebook post by Ogedengbe Oiseoruemi Ayodeji Uduaghe on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, a man was apprehended for allegedly stealing a bottle of VSOP valued at N58,000 from a supermarket located in Benin City, Edo State. In the post, Ogedengbe described the incident. He wrote; “PASTED AS FORWARDED TO ME WITHOUT PREJUDICE: This old dude just stole VSOP costing 58,000 in Hallmark supermarket Benin City. This is not hunger. Let HALLMARK & THE POLICE CONFIRM PLEASE,”
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Court gives DSS one week ultimatum to arraign Emefiele or release him
Justice Hamza Muazu of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has given the Department of State Services (DSS) a one-week deadline to either bring the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, to court or release him. Delivering the ruling in a fundamental human rights lawsuit filed by Emefiele against the DSS and others, Justice Muazu emphasized that while the DSS has the authority to carry out its constitutional duties of arrest and detention for preventing internal crime, such actions must be within the confines of the law. The judge stated that…
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House of Reps members are not as rich as being projected – Hon. Tajudeen Abbas
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has refuted claims of lawmakers being excessively wealthy, stating that such assertions are inaccurate. Addressing the parliamentary reporters during an interactive session organized by the adhoc committee of the House on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Abbas, represented by the House’s minority leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, appealed to the media to assist in rectifying this misconception. “You are aware that the parliament is the unsung arm of the government. A lot of the things that people are fed with, you are the cooks. We are partners in Nigeria’s project, that’s…
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I understand that our people are suffering yet there can be no childbirth without pain – Tinubu
During a meeting with the 18 governors who served alongside him in 1999, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu acknowledged the hardships faced by Nigerians due to the removal of fuel subsidies. However, he emphasized that this decision was made in the best interest of the country, with the goal of ensuring future prosperity. Tinubu assured Nigerians that the government is actively working on a framework to provide palliatives to alleviate the effects of fuel subsidy removal. He pledged to increase efforts, expedite the process, and establish a robust social security structure that would not be compromised, particularly in terms of cash-transfer…
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Police arrest three individuals who lynched man to death for allegedly stealing bread in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa State Police Command has apprehended three individuals in relation to the lynching of Ebimotimi Freeborn, a 32-year-old man who was accused of stealing bread along the Tombia-Amassoma Road in the Yenagoa area of the state. According to reports, the deceased was caught in the act of stealing bread from a shop, which led to a mob attacking him and ultimately causing his death. In an official statement, Asinim Butswat, the spokesperson for the state police command, identified the three suspects as Preye Mathew, Theophilus Tiro, and Famous Precious. “The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three suspects in…
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Kanu Nwankwo, J. Martins get appointments in Governor Otti’s cabinet
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has recently announced the appointment of 30 individuals to various positions. Among the notable figures on the list are Kanu Nwankwo, the legendary Arsenal footballer, who has been appointed as the Chairman of Enyimba FC, and J. Martins, a renowned Nigerian music star, who has been appointed as the Special Assistant on Entertainment and Tourism. See the full list released by Governor Alex Otti’s Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko; 1. Mr. Ugochukwu Okoroafor – Special Adviser, Monitoring and Evaluation 2. Hon Iheanacho Obioma – Special Adviser, Political Affairs 3. Prof Ijeoma Iheukwumere – Senior Special…
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Link Voter Registration With NIN to stop underage voting – Aregbesola tells INEC
Former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola has called upon Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to integrate the voters’ registers with the National Identification Number (NIN) database. This integration, according to Aregbesola, would ensure the transparency and integrity of the country’s elections by putting an end to issues like underage voting and multiple registrations. Aregbesola made these remarks on Tuesday, July 11, during his presentation of the lead paper titled “Towards Free, Fair, and Credible Elections” at the 7th International Conference of the Professional Statisticians Society of Nigeria (PSSN) held at Nasarawa State University, Keffi. “I am suggesting…
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”Even if Peter Okwute Obi come tell us say make we move on from the 2023 yeye selection wey Yakubu mess up, Obidients no go gree sam sam” – Charly Boy
Veteran singer, Charly Boy has said that even though Peter Obi asks his supporters otherwise known as OBidients to move on from the 2023 elections, they will not accept it. Charly Boy in a tweet he shared warned the Labour Party, LP, Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, against conceding defeat to President Bola Tinubu. According to him, Nigeria must be better “by fire by force.” He insinuated that the country was long overdue for a revolution. He added that should the judiciary fail, Obi supporters would explore other options. He wrote; “U know smtin? Even if Peter Okwute Obi come tell…
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INTERPOL and NAPTIP rescue two Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in Guinea
Two Nigerian girls have been rescued from sexual exploitation in Guinea, and a suspect has been apprehended thanks to INTERPOL’s collaborative efforts with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and Other Related Matters (NAPTIP), as well as law enforcement agencies in Mali and Guinea. The successful rescue operation took place last week, as stated in a tweet by INTERPOL.
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Shehu Sani visits former Nigerian footballer, Daniel Joshua who has been bedridden for 15 years, accuses NFF of neglect
Former Kaduna lawmaker, Shehu Sani has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of neglecting Daniel Joshua, a former Nigerian international who has been bedridden for 15 years. According to Sani, he visited Joshua, who sustained a spinal cord injury in a car accident while driving to the Minna Eagles camp at the invitation of the NFF. The politician claimed that the Niger State Government, under the leadership of Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, initially covered the cost of his treatment but later ceased their support. Sani also mentioned that the NFF provided him with 500,000 Naira but subsequently abandoned him, leaving him…
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We will make use of technology to monitor revenue collection in real-time – FG
Zacchaeus Adedeji, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Revenue, has revealed that the federal government has outlined a plan to utilize technology for real-time monitoring of revenue collection. During an interview on Channels Television, Adedeji explained that they intend to integrate the operations of various revenue collection agencies such as the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Furthermore, Adedeji highlighted that the implementation of this technology-driven approach would enable the government to increase the country’s annual revenue, which currently stands below N15 trillion, without the need…
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