Betta Edu: Tinubu Orders Probe Of ₦2tn “Poverty” Funds
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to immediately commence a full-blown investigation into the finances of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Tinubu issued the directive in a statement yesterday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who also announced the suspension […]
25 Lives Lost In Brazil As Bus, Truck Collide
A tragic accident claimed the lives of at least 25 individuals in the northeastern region of Brazil’s Bahia State, when a bus collided with a truck, as disclosed by state firefighters on Monday. In the hushed hours of the night, a video brought to light a truck surrounded by scattered blue boxes loaded with mangoes, […]
Africa’s Growth Threatened By Leadership Failure, Obi Warns
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the last February 25 presidential election, emphasized that the trajectory of Africa’s progress hinges on the effectiveness of its leaders in making informed decisions. Pinpointing leadership failure as the continent’s primary challenge, Peter Obi asserts that unless this issue is confronted, the prospect of attaining necessary development and […]
Plateau Killings Prompt CAN-Led Protest For Urgent Action
In Jos, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) rallied Christians from various denominations on Monday to protest the ongoing violence in Plateau State and other regions, urging the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to swiftly initiate the official proscription of armed terrorist militias accountable for the senseless killings. Clad […]
Army Wipe Out 233 Illegal Refineries In South-South
In the course of “Operation Still Waters 3,” the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt achieved the demolition of 233 illegal refineries spread across four states in 2023 A report from the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) indicates that the four refineries, which were destroyed, were located in the South-South region, covering […]
HURIWA Backs Decision To Suspend Betta Edu
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking the decisive step of suspending the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Following their call for Betta Edu’s suspension on Saturday, HURIWA has commended Tinubu for addressing the matter decisively. Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, the group’s […]
Reactions As Gov Bello Deposes 3 Traditional Rulers In Kogi
The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has asserted that certain traditional rulers in the state have been deposed even as he banished some. Governor Bello revealed this during a media parley after the Executive Council Meeting in Lokoja on Sunday. According to him, having followed through our Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations, […]
“You Have Betrayed Nigerians, Resign Now”, Falana Tells Edu
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called on the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu to immediately resign for “betraying the confidence reposed in her”. Falana who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a statement on Sunday, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to speed up the ongoing […]
Lagos State: We Will Enforce Laws In 2024 – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has asserted that his administration is fully dedicated to the successful implementation of pivotal projects to foster the robust growth of the State and ensure the well-being of its citizens. He said the Year 2024 will be an important one for his administration in terms of enforcement […]
3 Ministers Suspended By Maldives For Insulting Indian PM
The government of the Maldives has announced the suspension of three deputy ministers after they allegedly made derogatory remarks about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. A senior government official told reporters on Sunday that Malsha Shareef, Mariyam Shiuna and Abdulla Mahzoom Majid who all worked for the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Information […]
₦585m Fraud: PDP Demands Edu’s Immediate Prosecution
Nigeria’s opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called for the immediate sack and prosecution of the embattled Edu over alleged ₦44 billion financial impropriety at the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA), as well as the payment of ₦585.2, million, into a private account. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, […]
Lawmakers Budget Fresh ₦30bn For NASS Renovation
An additional N30bn was budgeted by Nigerian Lawmakers for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex in the 2024 Appropriation Bill, Africa Today News, New York reports. The ₦30bn earmarked for the renovation of the building was part of the ₦344.85bn budgeted for the National Assembly after they increased their allocations from ₦197.93bn. Meanwhile, the ₦344.85bn, […]