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We will toll roads to repay infrastructure debts – Emefiele
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele has said that some roads in the country will be tolled to help repay debts and loan used in constructing them. Emefiele made this known while responding to questions after a two-day retreat of the Bankers’ Committee in Lagos on Wednesday December 15. He said the roads getting tolled will also aid in its maintenance. “Most of those roads will be tolled and we know that in many other countries in the world, roads are tolled because those projects are commercially viable, he said “They can be refunded with tolls so…
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EFCC discovers fresh $72.8m linked to Diezani
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that it has discovered $72.87 million linked to former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke. The development was made known when the anti-graft agency confirmed the arrest of Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, former Managing Director of Fidelity Bank over the said amount still in the coffers of the bank. The statement read; “As part of the ongoing investigations into the former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested a former Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Plc, Nnamdi Okonkwo, allegedly over an additional $72, 870,000million…
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Buhari to attend Turkey-Africa partnership summit in Istanbul on Thursday
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will on Thursday leave Abuja for Istanbul, Turkey to attend the third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement on Thursday. The summit, themed, ‘Enhanced Partnership for Common Development and Prosperity,’ is hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Turkey. “The third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit is coming on the heels of President Erdogan’s recent State Visit to Nigeria during which several agreements in the fields of energy, defence industry, mining and hydrocarbons were signed to expand…
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Saying Buhari has nothing more to offer is untrue and dirty politicking – Lai Mohammed
The Federal Government has reacted to a recent statement by Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and other opponents that President Muhammadu Buhari has nothing more to offer in a second term in office.Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, described the statement as untrue, fallacious and smacks of dirty politicking. President Buhari, according to Obasanjo, has nothing left to give the country and believes the country should begin seeking a new leader in 2023, well beyond Buhari’s term.But Mohammed said the assessment of the President by Obasanjo and others was wrong because…
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Posterity will be kind to Buhari, he is leaving a legacy for Nigeria – Lai Mohammed
Minister of communication and culture, Lai Mohammed has expressed that it is “glib” talk to say that President Muhammadu Buhari has not exhibited enough empathy for the country’s security crisis. Mohammed told a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday that the country’s security situation would have been worse if Buhari had not taken office in 2015. He said the President is leaving a legacy of security, infrastructural development, economic prosperity and social cohesion for Nigeria adding that Posterity will be kind to him “Today, we only look at the current situation, without wondering what would have been had this president…
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We need full-fledged Petroleum Minister, not Buhari – Falana
Popular human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has expressed that Nigeria needs a full-fledged minister of petroleum resources.He stated this on Wednesday while delivering his keynote address at TheCable Colloquium, organised by Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF).The event, themed “The Vital Link Between Investigative Journalism and People-Led Demand for Good Governance’” was held in Lagos.Falana said the ministry of petroleum plays important role in promoting economic advancement — and such needs an active head and the President has failed on his promise to fix refineries and build new ones.“He told Nigerians that I was a minister of petroleum resources before,…
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2023: Kaduna people have suffered, I will return — Ex-Gov, Ramalan Yero
Former governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero has disclosed that he will contest for Governorship and return to the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House Kaduna because of the alleged ugly experience Kaduna people went through. He said the people of Kaduna State must have now seen the difference between the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).“It is left for the people to tell whether PDP was better after 16 years in office or APC’s eight years in office is better,” he said.Yero who was the state governor in 2015 when he lost the governorship race to Nasir El-Rufai,…
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Aguero announces retirement from Football
Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition.Aguero, who is Manchester City record goal-scorer, moved to Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer.He had to be substituted during his team’s 1-1 draw with Alaves in October after receiving medical assistance on the pitch to treat chest pains and dizziness. He was taken to hospital for cardiac tests, after which he was ruled out for three months.However, Aguero did not make his return to the field before announcing on Wednesday at the Camp Nou that his playing career…
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Buhari replaces Lauretta Onochie on INEC commissioners’ nomination list
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate seeking the confirmation of the nomination of some National Commissioners and Resident Electoral Commissioners to replace the outgoing ones. The nominees include Malam Mohammed Haruna from Niger State as the North Central – National Commissioner, Mrs May Agbamuche Mbu, Delta State, South South National Commissioner; and Okeagu Kenneth Nnamdi, Abia State, South East National Commissioner. Mbu was appointed to replace his earlier nomination of Lauretta Onochie, which was rejected by the Senate. Also appointed are Major General A.B. Alkali (retd.) – Adamawa State, North East, National Commissioner; Professor Rada H. Gumus, Bayelsa…
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Insecurity: Bandits started killing victims to avenge their families– Sheikh Gumi
Popular Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has disclosed that bandits started killing their victims to avenge the killing of their family members by the military through airstrikes.Speaking at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa in Abuja, the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar said that the bandits were victims seeking justice.He reiterated the need for the federal government to meet with bandits urgently before they become uncontrollable.Gumi said: “We all know that bandits initially don’t kill people. They only kidnap people to get money, but something has metamorphosed and turned them into a Frankenstein monster…
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2023 Presidency: I won’t reject calls to contest – Bola Tinubu
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he will not turn down calls for him to contest for president in 2023.Tinubu stated this after a meeting with leaders of the Northern Alliance Committee in Abuja on Tuesday. The Former Governor noted that he will make consultations before officially announcing a decision on the matter.“I’m not going to turn them down but I will still effectively and widely consult, particularly brainstorm with my friends and find a date to come out openly to tell Nigerians.“But the president is still in office. I don’t want…
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“You want to be President yet no fit respect our Naira notes”- Uche Maduagwu tackles Yul Edochie for stepping all over Naira notes during thanksgiving service (photos)
Actor Uche Maduagwu has slammed his colleague, Yul Edochie, for stepping on Naira notes at a church’s thanksgiving over the weekend. Edochie, who has shown interest to become President of Nigeria someday, attended the end-of-the-year thanksgiving service of Anambra-based clergyman, Prophet Odumeje. At the church service, there was Naira rain as members and guests sprayed the man of God money while on the altar. During the service, the clergyman invited Yul to the altar and they danced on the money that littered the floor. Uche saw the video and was appalled by the stepping on Naira notes. He took to his…
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