The federal government has appointed nine new permanent secretaries and two Directors to supervise the 11 newly created and restructured ministries by President Muhammadu Buhari

A circular signed last night by the Head of Service of the Federation,(HoS) Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo- Ita, said the arrangement which takes immediate effect, will remain in force until further notice. A statement signed by Director Communications, Office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Mrs Olawunmi Ogunmosunle, listed the new permanent secretaries […]

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HOS says, she did not own proxy company under any guise, but admits introducing people to some perm secs

AS the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) steps up investigation into a N3 billion contract scam, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita, has pleaded that the case against her be stepped down. The number one civil servant is begging that she should be allowed to “retire honourably.” […]

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All Progressives Congress chiefs in Edo State, including John Mayaki and Samson Osagie, have faulted Governor Godwin Obaseki for not publicly congratulating Osagie Ehanire and Clement Agba on their appointment as ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Ehanire, the new Minister of  Health, and Agba is the new Minister of State for Budget and National Planning. Mayaki, who praised President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing the duo, who are from the state, said Obaseki was wrong to have allegedly  snubbed   his  fellow party men. In a statement, the ex-Chief Press Secretary  to  former […]

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The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee on Thursday shared a total of N769.52bn to the three tiers of government for the month of July 2019

Ihuoma Chiedozie, Abuja The amount was shared at a meeting which held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja. The N769.523bn comprised revenue from Value Added Tax, Exchange Gain and Gross Statutory Revenue. A communiqué issued at the end of FAAC meeting confirmed that from the total revenue of N769.523bn the Federal […]

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The NATIONAL UNION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE (NULGE), NIGER STATE CHAPTER HAS RAISED AN ALARM OVER THE INABILITY OF MANY LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS TO PAY SALARIES

This they attributed to the challenge posed by the implementation of the Na­tional Finance Intelligent Unit (NFIU) on direct allo­cation to local governments. rubi According NULGE, the situation has worsened by the non-remittance of 10 per cent required from Niger state government of its In­ternally Generated Revenue (IGR) to the state and Local Government Joint […]

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THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF MR. GEOFFREY ONYEAMA AS MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IS A RIGHT STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO CONSOLIDATE ON THE GOOD WORKS OF PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS IN OFFICE AND TO FURTHER STRENGTHEN NIGERIA DIPLOMATIC TIES WITH COMITY OF NATIONS FOR NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH

‘‘ briefing journalist in Abuja, Ambassador Agbonkpolor Aironmwanbor Splendour, the Executive Director of Initiative for leadership and Economic Watch in Nigeria wishes to express his profound congratulations to the newly re-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Jideofor Onyeama. Best believe his re-appointment was ordained by God against all odds, we encourage him to continue […]

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The Government Areas of Gubio and Magumeri in Northern Borno Senatorial District are currently under the control of Boko Haram, when the insurgents in their large number launched a coordinated attack on the communities beginning from Wednesday evening through Thursday morning without confrontation: Scores dead, secretariat, houses razed as Boko Haram recaptures Borno areas

Both Gubio and Magumeri have no military presence as troops were withdrawn recently for routine operational changes as enshrined in the Rules of Engagement. Our Correspondent gathered that hundreds of thousands of residents have been displaced while others are under the captivity of insurgents, especially those who chose not to flee the attacks. In Gubio, […]

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A 21-year-old woman, Oluwaseun Samuel, has been remanded in prison custody by an Akure Chief Magistrate’s Court for killing her day old baby boy by dumping him in a gutter in Akure, Ondo State

The accused was said to have committed the offence on August 1, at about 4am at lnufele area, Owo, Ondo State. Police prosecutor Suleiman Abdullateef, said the offence contravened section 327 of the criminal code, cap 30, vol 1, law of Ondo State of Nigeria 2006. Abdullateef prayed the court to remand the accused person […]

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Good evening and hope we all had a wonderful day! Once again here is one of the biggest stories that made the rounds today – I’ve Paid You Back For Voting Massively For Me – Buhari Tells Kaduna, Kano

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday commended Kaduna and Kano states for their support during the February 23rd presidential election, noting that he has paid back by giving them two substantive positions in his council. Recall that Buhari garnered 1, 464,768 votes in Kano and 993, 445 votes from Kaduna in the last general elections.

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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has arrested many Nigerians in an ongoing investigation related to fraud cases

In a press conference monitored by TheCable on Thursday, Nick Hanna, US attorney, said the fraud cases involved suspects colluding with federal and state agents to dupe unsuspecting victims of their money. He said a total of 80 suspects “many of whom are from Nigeria” have been arrested and charged to court with 57 more being hunted […]

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