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Stolen Funds: FG moves to recover £200m stashed in the United States
The Federal Government has said it would recover 200 million pounds stashed in the United States, as it embarks on a massive recovery of assets belonging to the country.This was according to a statement by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami who was speaking on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “We are looking at the possibility of recovering further 200m pounds among others but then, that does not mean they are not other associated assets being pursued, in terms of other countries of the world inclusive of Ireland, he said“We are pursuing a…
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Nnamdi Kanu: IPOB threatens one month lockdown, gives reason
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has threatened to embark on a month-long “lockdown” over its embattled leader, Nnamdi Kanu IPOB vowed that the lockdown will hold across the Southeast, if the Federal Government refuses to produce Kanu in court. Spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, in a statement reacted to an alleged plot by the Department of State Services, DSS, not to produce Kanu in court on October 21, 2021. Powerful claimed that the Federal Government was planning to keep Kanu perpetually incarcerated. He said the plot was to demoralise Kanu and the Biafra agitation. According to Powerful: “The…
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Air Peace boss, Allen Onyema gifts Super Falcons N20m
The President of Air Peace Airline, Allen Onyema, has compensated the Super Falcons’ past and present teams with the sum of ₦20 million. He presented the cheques to the various teams after the finals of the maiden edition of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Tournament on Tuesday. Though, South Africa’s Banyana Banyana beat the Super Falcons 4-2 in the final match at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, the Air Peace boss was not dismayedThis is contained in a statement signed by Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications at the Nigeria Football Federation, on Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria reports “He presented…
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Buhari govt has refused to help me because of my stance in telling the truth – Gov Ortom cries out
Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari administration has refused to help him clear some of the state’s financial issues simply because he speaks the truth. Ortom also said that he has been approached by some people from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, who said that help could only come to Benue State if he (Ortom) returns to the party. The Governor, however, maintained his stance that he will not sell his people out like other governors are doing today, adding that he remains committed to them. He said he has been able…
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Anti-Grazing Law Unrealistic, I Can Implement Ranching With N114bn —El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has described the anti-grazing laws being signed by some of his colleagues as unrealistic. He noted that while ranching was the ideal solution to the problem, it cannot be done overnight. The governor said this while speaking to newsmen during a visit to the National Secretariat of the All progressives Congress, in Abuja, on Tuesday. El-Rufai also stated that Kaduna State would require at least N114 billion to put together 14 ranches to fully settle herders and their families. He said, “The northern state governor’s forum has already taken a position that open grazing is…
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VAT: You can’t say be your brother’s keeper while you’re doing an illegal thing – Governor Wike slams critics
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers state has fired back at his critics over their comments in the ongoing clash with some southern states and the Federal Inland Revenue Services over collection of Value Added Tax. Receiving Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of the SUN (Newspaper) Publishing Limited, Mr Onuoha Ukeh who led a delegation to present a letter of nomination to him as the SUN Man of the Year 2020 Award at Government House in Port Harcourt, Wike said people who say states should be their brothers’ keeper, must first acknowledge that states should be the ones collecting VAT. “Some people…
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The North is rich and can survive without billions generated from Southern states – Northern Elders Forum says
The Northern Elders Forum has said that the northern region of Nigeria is capable of surviving on its resources without relying on money generated via VAT in Southern states. This was according to a statement by the group’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, in an interview on Arise TV’s show following the decision by some Southern states insisting that tax generated in the state be paid to the state and not to the Federal Government. The Court of Appeal in a ruling on September 10 stopped the collection of VAT by Lagos and Rivers State pending the…
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Only Buni knows why Fani-Kayode was allowed into APC – El-Rufai
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has stated his position on the defection of former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Governor said only APC leaders who brought Fani-Kayode back into the party could explain why they allowed him as he doesn’t comment on Party decisions He stated his position while responding to journalists who asked for his response on Fani-Kayode’s defection at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. According to El-Rufai: “I don’t comment on the decisions and actions of the leaders of the party. They have the job of running the…
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We must suffer to get things right, stop cursing your leaders – Sanusi tells Nigerians
Former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has dished out some advice to Nigerians. The former CBN governor urged Nigerians to stop abusing or cursing their leaders as the holy Quran frowns at it. He said this while addressing members of the Tijjaniya Sect from seven states of the North West, in Sokoto on Tuesday September 21. According to Sanusi, people must suffer for things to get right. He said; “In my own knowledge about economy, I know that we must suffer to get things right. What is expected of us now is patient, fervent prayers and we must stand…
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2023: APC plotting to deceive, embarrass Jonathan with Presidential ticket – Adeyanju alleges
Activist, Deji Adeyanju has alleged that the All Progressives Congress party, APC, are plotting to deceive former President Goodluck Jonathan with presidential ticket come 2023. Adeyanju said it is a ploy to embarrass him. In a series of tweets, the rights activist disclosed that APC has planned not to give Jonathan its presidential ticket after tricking him into joining them. Adeyanju urged the former president to quit partisan politics and remain a democrat for the sake of his image. “I have been reliably informed that they are plotting to embarrass Goodluck Jonathan by deceiving him to join APC. “They will…
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Buhari writes Senate seeking amendment of PIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking an amendment to the recently signed Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. The President wants the new Act to allow for the removal of the Ministers of Petroleum and Finance from the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC as they can continue to perform their functions without necessarily being members of the board. In the letter read on Tuesday during plenary by the President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President Buhari is also seeking for the amendment to allow the Non-Executive Members to be increased from two to six in…
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Nigerian govt not interested in exposing sponsors of terrorism – Presidency
Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina has said the federal government is not interested in exposing sponsors of terrorism. Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) included six Nigerians on its terror list. Adesina who spoke during an interview on Channels Television on Monday said the federal government’s focus will be on prosecution of suspects rather than naming and shaming. “Naming and shaming won’t be the motive. Rather, bringing malefactors to justice would be it. Nigeria is not interested in naming and shaming anybody. Rather, it wants to bring them to justice, he said “You will see that the United Arab Emirates…
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