The Nigerian government has earmarked a total of N13,805,814,220 for the upkeep of former presidents, vice-presidents, heads of state, Chiefs of General Staff, retired heads of service, permanent secretaries, as well as retired heads of government agencies and parastatals in the 2024 fiscal year. The beneficiaries include former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and MuhammaduContinue reading "2024 Budget: Former Nigerian Presidents, Deputies, Others To Enjoy N13.8billion Upkeep Allowance"
Man Arrested in Adamawa For Killing Uncle Accused Of Practising Witchcraft
A 42-year-old man, John Clarkson, has been arrested and arraigned by the Nigerian police in Adamawa State for allegedly murdering his uncle, Mohammed Clarkson, accused of practising witchcraft in the state. The incident happened in Dumba-Zarbu in the Guyuk Local Government Area, according to the police. Clarkson allegedly clubbed the deceased with a stick whichContinue reading "Man Arrested in Adamawa For Killing Uncle Accused Of Practising Witchcraft"
Atiku Abubakar Denies Ownership Of Firm That Was Awarded Contracts By Tinubu-Led Nigerian Government
A former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar, has denied having shares in or having anything to do with Integrated Logistic Services Nigeria Limited (Intels). Atiku made the denial on Sunday on his X (formerly Twitter) handle while reacting to reports that heContinue reading "Atiku Abubakar Denies Ownership Of Firm That Was Awarded Contracts By Tinubu-Led Nigerian Government"
WHEELBARROW PUSHER KILLS EDO REVENUE COLLECTOR, COMMITS SUICIDE OVER N50
It was a double tragedy in Benin City on Friday as a wheelbarrow pusher killed a revenue collector in Oredo Local Government Council and immediately committed suicide. The incident occurred on Mission Road in the Edo State capital Reports said that the revenue collector kicked the wheelbarrow pusher over his inability to pay the N50Continue reading "WHEELBARROW PUSHER KILLS EDO REVENUE COLLECTOR, COMMITS SUICIDE OVER N50 "
Tinubu’s Government Loan For Nigerian Students Will Only Enrich Private Universities – Academic Union, ASUU
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has described the student loans set up by the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government as a plot to enrich the few private university owners in the country. The National President of ASUU, Emmanuel Osodeke, said this on Saturday while speaking to journalists in Bauchi State on the sidelinesContinue reading "Tinubu’s Government Loan For Nigerian Students Will Only Enrich Private Universities – Academic Union, ASUU"
Nigerian Judges On Election Cases Are Now Judicial Coup Plotters – Transparency International, CISLAC Call For Reforms
The Transparency International in Nigeria together with the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has said that Nigeria’s electoral integrity has continued to be compromised and destroyed by judgments being delivered on electoral litigations by Nigerian courts and tribunal which are short of professionalism. The civic organisations said this as part of their observations madeContinue reading "Nigerian Judges On Election Cases Are Now Judicial Coup Plotters – Transparency International, CISLAC Call For Reforms"
SENATE TO FG: WITHHOLD ALLOCATION TO LGS WITHOUT ELECTED CHAIRMEN
The Senate on Friday urged the federal government to withhold the statutory allocation to local government councils without democratically elected chairmen. This followed a motion by Senator Abba Moro (Benue South) titled “Urgent Need to halt the erosion of democracy: the dissolution of elected councils in Benue State” during plenary. The Benue State Governor, HyacinthContinue reading "SENATE TO FG: WITHHOLD ALLOCATION TO LGS WITHOUT ELECTED CHAIRMEN"
Nigerian Central Bank To Freeze Accounts Without BVN, NIN From April 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on Friday that it will freeze accounts without a Bank Verification Number (BVN) or National Identification Number (NIN) from April 2024. This is according to a Friday circular by the apex bank which said a BVN or NIN verification will be “conducted shortly”. It also said all BVNContinue reading "Nigerian Central Bank To Freeze Accounts Without BVN, NIN From April 2024"
Over 50 Terrorists Killed During Gun Battle With Police Operatives In Taraba State
The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the death of over 50 bandits terrorising communities across the Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State in what is a breakthrough in the fight against banditry. This was revealed by the command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Usman, on Channels TV on Thursday, adding that the terrorists were killed in collaborationContinue reading "Over 50 Terrorists Killed During Gun Battle With Police Operatives In Taraba State"
Protests As Nigerian Police Arrest Trigger-Happy Inspector Who Shot At Kano Youths, Killed One
There is palpable tension as hundreds of youths and other residents of Kano State stormed the streets of Kurna quarters along Katsina Road to protest the killing of a teenager by a trigger-happy police inspector. It was gathered that trouble started in the early hours of Tuesday when some gangs of political thugs clashed, disruptingContinue reading "Protests As Nigerian Police Arrest Trigger-Happy Inspector Who Shot At Kano Youths, Killed One"
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