The Arewa Traders Association has urged the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, to use his office to secure government appointments for its members in the adminstration of President Bola Tinubu. The Chairman of the association in FCT and 19 northern states, Adam Ibrahim, stated this on Tuesday when he led a delegation to the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. Ibrahim stated: “You are aware that members of this noble association are well educated in spheres of life and we constitute the majority in our economic and political contribution. “We will like you…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has conscripted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in the 123-member Campaign Council that would lead the onslaught against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa state. Wike was made a member of the three National Campaign Councils set up by the Abdulahi Ganduje-led NWC ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states. The National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Arugungu in the campaign list released on Tuesday also revealed that Gombe state Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya will chair the Bayelsa Campaign Council;…
The federal government Tuesday announced a comprehensive insurance coverage for all ongoing steel projects in the country. The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu made this known during a crucial meeting with key agencies under the Ministry in Abuja. The projects namely- Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited; National Iron -Ore Mining Company, Itakpe; National Steel Raw Materials Exploration Agency; Metalurgical Training Institute and National Metallurgical Development Center, Jos. During the interface with the Director Generals of the agencies, Audu explained that the deliberate policy of the present administration to introduce insurance coverage for steel projects was a critical step to mitigate…
The Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Jon. Akin Rotimi, has called on members of the public, and any of the affected government entities to approach the House with evidence regarding allegations of bribery and extortion against members the ad-hoc committee investigating job racketeering in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) for necessary action. The Spokesperson of the House, stated this in a statement issued Tuesday while responding to the exclusive report by Premium Times titled, “Investigation: Nigerian Lawmakers Probing Job Racketeering Are Extorting Money From Agencies.” He called on the public to take cognisance of the fact that following the …
As part of efforts to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Abuja second runway, the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that the compensation of N825, 819, 119. 43 to the communities affected by the project would commence immediately. This was part of the resolution reached after the meeting between Wike, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and other stakeholders. The FCT minister while announcing the resolutions at the end of the stakeholder meeting said: “I want to identify myself with the community. If there is anything I can do to make…
The Minister of Transportation, Sai’du Alkali, has assured that the ministry would strengthen collaboration with the military high command to beef up security along all train routes. The minister gave the assurance when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Idu Train Station on Tuesday in Abuja Alkali statement issued by the Director of Press, Henshaw Ogubike, commended the security operatives for providing security. He assured them that all unpaid allowances would be paid without further delay, adding that henceforth, they would be paid as at when due. The minister added that the federal government was resolved to reposition the…
The House of Representatives has summoned the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation, to appear before it on Thursday to explain the delays in remitting deductions from workers salaries to the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria. The ad hoc committee investigating non remittance of deduction from workers salaries for the National House Fund (NHF) issued the summon on Tuesday at the resumed hearing. Appearing before the ad hoc committee, Director in Charge of the Integrated Personnel Payroll and Information System (IPPIS), Emma Deko said IPPIS was not responsible for the payment of salaries or workers, but…
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating job racketeering in Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) has summoned all the Vice Chancellors of Federal Universities to appear on Friday to give documentary evidence on the allegation of bribery and extortion by a member of the Ad-hoc Committee. The Chairman of the committee, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi issued Tuesday at the summon at the resumed investigative hearing on job racketeering across over 900 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), dismissed allegations of extortion of some MDAs. Gagdi, who was rattled by a media report titled: ”Nigerian lawmakers probing job racketeering are extorting…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), says it has arrested one of the perpetrators who use both foreign and Nigerian number plates on the same vehicle. The Corps noted that the arrest was made in Tuesday following the public outcry about the security risks posed by noticeable violation of road traffic regulations by some motorists who use both foreign and Nigerian number plates on the same vehicle. A statement issued by its Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem, said the Corps Patrol teams under Corps Marshal’s directive have through swift tactical operations swooped on, and arrested one of the perpetrators of…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has canvassed for a multi-stakeholders effort towards locating a cargo airport in the state. The minister in a statement issued Tuesday by her Chief Press Secretary, Emameh Gabriel, stated this as the state celebrates 32 years of her creation. She, therefore, urged players in the private sector to invest in the development of infrastructure in the state to boost production and exportation of made in Aba products by at least five times than what is obtainable today. Onyejeocha noted that the partnership with private investors in auxiliary areas of…