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.” […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘‘ 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 […]
Both Gubio and Magumeri have no military presence as troops were withdrawn recently for routine operational changes as enshrined in the Rules of Engagement.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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Also interrogated by the operatives attached to the Ilorin Zoanl office of the anti-graft agency, were the Executive Secretary, Mr Fatai Lamidi as well as the Board’s Accountant, Mr Stephen Ajewole. The Head of Media and Publicity of the EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, who made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday, said that the […]
