The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje Wednesday said the National Working Committee (NWC) under his leadership inherited the sum of N8,987,874,663 debt when he assumed office. Ganduje made this known in Abuja at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He added that the inherited debts were expenses incurred during pre-election legal battles, election cases, and appeals for legislative, governorship, and presidential elections. He stated: “The current NWC inherited debts and legal liabilities to the total tune of N8,987,874,663, arising from various legal engagements.”However, he noted that…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere In Nigeria (CARE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on supporting contingency planning and the use of early warning systems along sustainable agricultural and food systems in Nigeria. The MoU, NiMet added, included Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods and economic development, as well as Humanitarian Risk Reduction through adaptation of climate change in designated States of the country The overall objective of the collaboration, it noted, was to promote sustainable development and interventions in Nigeria. It also aimed at creating a stronger policy and financing environment for…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will on Thursday decorate 30 referees with the badge of FIFA, thus conferring on them the authority to perform as international arbiters in the year 2025. President of NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, will perform the decoration, alongside the Chairman of NFF Referees Committee, Mrs. Faith Irabor, General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi and the Head of NFF Refereeing Unit, Alhaji Sani Zubairu. The breakdown shows there are 11 referees, 11 assistant referees, four futsal referees and four beach soccer referees. There are also 22 male and eight female arbiters in all, with three of the 11 referees…
Coalition for Good Governance and Transparency in Nigeria has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate allegations against the Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. The Convener of the group, Okpanachi Jacob, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja said their demands became imperative following a resolution by the Benue State House of Assembly last week recommending his removal. The state Assembly recommended his removal following a petition from Governor Hyacinth Alia over alleged infractions deemed incompatible with his judicial office. The group therefore called on the Attorney General of the…
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu has decried the absence of a comprehensive legal framework which had long hindered the sector’s growth and global competitiveness. He also called for robust collaborations between the government and private sector stakeholders to accelerate reforms and enhance industrial efficiency. While unveiling the proposed Nigeria Metallurgical Industry bill on Tuesday in Abuja, Audu described the bill as a transformative piece of legislation set to accelerate Nigeria’s economic diversification and industrial growth. He highlighted that the Bill would establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, unlocking the vast potential of Nigeria’s metallurgical and steel…
The Founder of United Airlines and a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Obiora Okonkwo has said that President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party would not trade the party’s candidate for Governor Charles Soludo in the November governorship election He also alleged that Soludo was seeking the help of the party leadership to win the governorship election scheduled for November. Okonkwo disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing the journalists after submitting his form at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. He recalled that prior to the 2023 elections, Soludo…
Yesterday, I left the office early to ensure I could settle in front of the TV in time for the 8pm ARISE NEWS Prime Time interview, anchored by Charles Aniagolu with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as the guest. This was El-Rufai’s first interview with any media platform since stepping down from office in 2023. Frankly, the interview was well worth it, and El-Rufai delivered as expected. At one point, I even laughed and whispered to someone sitting close to me: “Mallam hasn’t changed one bit; still the master of playing both sides. He was frank during the interview,…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of T. Pumpy Concept, Akintayo Adaralegbe has said that the proposed mega city to be unveiled on March 1st would reshape the urban landscape of Abuja. He added that the proposed mega city would also address some of the city’s most pressing issues, such as the housing deficit and high unemployment rates. Adaralegbe disclosed while addressing a press conference this on Tuesday in Abuja. He said as part of its effort to support the federal and state governments in tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit, the mega city would be affordable for the majority of…
The immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Monday said he might be forced to seek another political platform with progressive ideals he believes in if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) failed to retrace its steps. El-Rufai who made this known while featuring on ARISE TV said he didn’t want to pass any judgment about the government because anything he said could be misinterpreted. He said he has not left APC but his party has left him. El-Rufai stated: “APC has left. We founded that party based on certain values. The party has left me. I…
The former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has accused President Bola Tinubu of appointing ‘his boys’ in government. El-Rufai stated this while featuring on ARISE TV added that the President’s appointments were imbalanced. He said it would be very wrong to accuse the whole of South West for the misdeeds of Tinubu saying the appointment he has made didn’t even spread across the state of the region, adding that the President was only busy appointing “his boys”. He stated: “I agree with them. I think that President Tinubu appointments are quite imbalanced. But unlike others that think, Oh,…