The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on Monday said that its Chairman, Senator Abdul Ningi did not speak on behalf of the forum when he claimed that President Bola Tinubu-led administration was operating two versions of the 2024 budget. TheHintsNews reports that Ningi on Sunday claimed in an interview with BBC Hausa Service that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as 2024 budget and not the N28.7 trillion that was being implemented by the federal government. But the Presidency in swift response said there was no iota of truth that the federal government was operating two versions of the…
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Third Phase delegates of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) have commended the initiatives of the current PAP leadership, especially the Cooperative Scheme and the strategic coordination of the Scholarship Scheme. At an interactive meeting with stakeholders and PAP delegates yesterday in Benin, the delegates noted that the communication style of the PAP Interim Administrator, Maj-Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd) has arrested brewing tensions in the region. The National President, PAP Third Phase Leaders, Elaye Slaboh said: “We are very happy with the Interim Administrator. With the way and manner he is handling the Programme, if he continues like this, then the…
The Nigerian government on Monday called on member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to forge a common front in the fight against terrorism financing in the subregion. This was even as the government hinted that the threat of terrorism remained a pressing concern for nations across the globe. The government, through the Director/CEO, Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Hafsat Bakari, made the call at the opening of Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) for ECOWAS Anglophone Member States under the ECOWAS Counter Terrorism Action plan in Abuja organised by…
Troops of Nigerian in conjunction with hybrid force elements, have successfully neutralised eight Boko Haram (BHT)/ISWAP terrorists at Ukuba; a notorious terrorists’ enclave in Sambisa forest. Director Army Public Relations, Maj-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement issued Monday said the operation, which took place on Sunday 10 March 2024, witnessed a fierce gun battle that inflicted severe losses on the terrorists’ group, compelling them to retreat and abandon their camp in disarray. He said a thorough search of the captured camp by the gallant troops led to the recovery of five locally fabricated double barrel guns, two motorbikes and assorted…
The United Nigerians in the Diaspora (UND) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu and the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. The group in a statement issued Monday and jointly signed by its President, Yusuf Adeyinka and Secretary, Johnson Acheme, said it was calling for national and global protests against Yakubu for conducting shambolic 2023 elections. It added that the protest against Akpabio was for the alleged padding of the 2024 budget and his alleged collusion with the executive arm of government that he was meant to checkmate. To this…
Two persons were feared trapped following the collapse of an uncompleted five-storey building located at Basden street, Fegge, Onitsha, Anambra State. The uncompleted building reportedly collapsed in the early hours of Sunday, with two persons said to have been trapped. Rescue operation was already ongoing to rescue those trapped under the rubbles. “The building is at the finishing touches and the fifth floor was almost finished when it collapsed and other floors followed suit. They are up to two workers in the building that are trapped with scores injured,” eyewitnesses said.
The Presidency on Sunday said there was no iota of truth that President Bola Tinubu-led federal government was operating two versions of the 2024 budget as claimed by Senator Abdul Ningi. TheHintsNews reports that acting under the banner of Northern Senators’ Forum, Ningi, falsely claimed in an interview he granted BBC Hausa Service, that the National Assembly debated and passed N25 trillion as 2024 budget and not the N28.7 trillion that was being implemented by the federal government. However, the presidency in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said following…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly condemned the alleged padding of the 2024 budget by N3 trillion from N25 trillion to N28 trillion. Its Ag. National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement issued Sunday said this act, if true, represents gross misconduct and a blatant disregard for the principles of transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility that our great nation deserves especially at these trying times. He said as a party committed to the progress and welfare of all Nigerian citizens, it was deeply concerned about the potential negative impact of such an act on the economy, developmental goals,…
The House of Representatives Press Corps, under the leadership of Chairperson, Grace Ike, has said that the contribution of mothers to the families and the nation are invaluable. Ike in a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate this year’s Mother’s Day called for mothers everywhere to be celebrated and honored for the great work they continue to do as caregivers, nation builders, and agents of change. She noted: “Motherhood is a journey that requires balancing multiple responsibilities and challenges. Despite these challenges, mothers are relentless in their pursuit of creating inclusive environments and fostering harmony within their families. “The resilience…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 arrested 37 suspected internet fraudsters. The agency in a statement issued on Sunday said they were arrested at Jahi, Dawaki and Gwarimpa axis of Abuja following actionable intelligence about their activities. It said Items recovered from the suspects include six vehicles, 20 laptops, 66 mobile phones, six international passports and 1 Apple wristwatch. It added that they would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.