NNPCL Blames Fuel Scarcity in Abuja and Lagos on Distribution Challenge
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has blamed the scarcity of petrol in Abuja and Lagos on the distribution challenge. In a statement issued by its chief corporate communications officer, Olufemi Soneye, the national oil company said it regrets the tightness in fuel supply witnessed in some parts of Lagos and the FCT, which […]
Federal Government to Integrate Over 20% Unbanked Nigerians Into Banking System
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The Federal Government has revealed plans to integrate over 20 per cent of unbanked Nigerians into the banking system. Vice President Kashim Shettima revealed this in Abuja yesterday at the beginning of a two-day National Stakeholders’ Workshop on Economic and Financial Inclusion. According to the vice president, at least, over 20 per cent of Nigerians […]
EFCC files fresh charges against Emefiele
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed fresh charges against former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Emefiele will be arraigned on a new four-count charge before Justice Maryann Anenih, and according to the charge sheets, Emefiele is accused of breaking the law with intent to harm the public […]
EFCC Chairman to step down If Yahaya Bello is not Charged
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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has made it clear that he is willing to step down from his position if the embattled former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, is not prosecuted. Speaking to journalists at the EFCC Headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, Olukoyede affirmed his commitment to ensuring […]
Abuja High Court orders EFCC to arrest former Kogi Governor
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The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment today Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the warrant this afternoon at the instance of the EFCC. Officials of the anti-graft Commission had since 9am […]
Atiku Abubakar dares President Tinubu to reveal cost of Lagos-Calabar highway project
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The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has dared President Bola Tinubu to “disclose the full cost” of the Lagos-Calabar highway project. Atiku in a statement yesterday said that the Tinubu administration could not continue to keep silent on how much public funds would be spent on […]
President Tinubu arrives Lagos ahead Eid-el-Fitr celebration
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived Lagos State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, which signifies the end of Ramadan. The President’s aircraft touched down at 4.30 p.m. at the Presidential wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja. Tinubu was received by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu and some of his cabinet members. He is expected to […]
Ondo State Governorship Race Heats Up as Bigwigs Submit Nomination Forms
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Ahead of the Ondo State Governorship election, three prominent figures, including the incumbent Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, and Financial Strategist Wale Akinterinwa, have officially submitted their nomination and expression of interest forms. Addressing the media at the All Progressive’s Congress (APC) National Secretariat yesterday in Abuja, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim unveiled innovative security proposals, […]
President Bola Tinubu to Attend Bassirou Faye’s Inauguration
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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today Tuesday, April 2, 2024, for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. Tinubu, who is the Chairman of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, is visiting the country for the first time since assuming office, at the invitation of the Senegal government. […]
President confers national posthumous award on slain soldiers
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President Bola Tinubu has conferred national posthumous awards on 17 slain military personnel killed in the Okuama area of Delta State. At the burial of the officers and soldiers at the Military Cemetery, Abuja, the President also announced scholarships to university level, and house gifts in any part of our country for the children and […]