The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has described the allegations of non-remittance of National Housing Funds as grievous. The Speaker stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of this Ad-hoc Committee tasked with investigating the non-remittance of contributions to the National Housing Fund and utilisation of the Fund from 2011 till date. To this end, he said the committee must uncover the truth, in order to hold those responsible accountable, and safeguard the interests of those who have diligently contributed to this Fund. “I implore this Committee to embark on this investigation with a…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 38 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the agency on August 21, 2023 in a sting operation at Ogbogoro and Aluu Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. In a statement issued Wednesday, the anti-graft agency said the suspects would be charged to court as soon as the investigation is concluded. The suspects are: Marvelous Obuah, John Don Precious, Batholomen Ifeanyi, Onyenaturuchi Akuma Chima, Maxwell Goodluck, Joseph Emmanuel, Godwin Emmanuel, Kelechi Ukaegbu, Kelly Taribo Bruce, David Onyedikachi Eluwa, Chukwu Anokwute, Christian Othuke, John…
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda, says it has formally initiated an information request to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on the recent acquisition of a $3 billion emergency crude oil repayment loan. Its Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, in a statement issued Wednesday said the obtained loan, secured from the African Export-Import Bank (AFRIEXIM), was intended to fortify the Naira and reinforce the foreign exchange market. He said while HEDA acknowledged the potential merits of this endeavour, it expressed apprehensions about its possible implications for Nigeria’s economy, natural resources, and future prospects. Suraju added: “Furthermore, the civil society group…
A group, The Natives has called on the newly sworn in ministers to rise up to the challenges ahead of them, warning that Nigerians will not tolerate failure. The Leader of the group, Smart Edwards gave the warning Wednesday while addressing a press conference in Abuja. He stressed that the undaunting task to renew the hope of Nigerians through creative and innovative solutions had been signaled unmistakably with the inauguration of the 45 cabinet members by President Bola Tinubu last Monday. Edward added that while the group is in total and firm believers in the Renewed Hope Agenda of the …
The National Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition has called on the federal government not to succumb to the blackmail of the producers of soft drinks as it strives to reduce diet-related diseases in the country. It said for the desired impact of reduction in consumption of soft drinks, the tax must be immediately increased to a minimum of 20 per cent of the final retail price. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the coalition on Wednesday in Abuja, the Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, said the federal government should begin a legislative process…
More facts have emerged on the reasons why President Bola Tinubu decided to reshuffle his cabinet even before they were inaugurated. The presidency had last Wednesday assigned portfolios to 45 cabinet members ahead of their swearing in last Monday. However, the President in a statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday approved the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development, while the Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. Also, the president approved the resufflement of…
The troops of Safe Haven have arrested 39 suspected bandits, kidnappers and armed robbers in a joint operation in Plateau state. In a statement issued Tuesday, the suspects were arrested at different locations within the Joint Operation Area of Operation Safe Haven and 3 Division Nigerian Army Area of Responsibility. It said two of the suspects have been on the wanted list for involvement in several armed robbery and kidnapping activities. The statement reads: “Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Operations HAKORIN DAMISA IV from 14 to 21 August 2023 have arrested 39 criminal suspects in connection with banditry,…
The Coalition of Civil Society Organization of Nigeria (COCSON), says the management of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) did not acquire property abroad contrary to the claim by Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana. Addressing a press conference on behalf of the coalition on Monday in Abuja, the President, Transparency and Accountability Group, Ayo Ologun, insisted that the agency has not acquired any property abroad for the past 30 years. It said it contracted an independent investigator whose primary term of reference was to investigate the accusations made by the respected Falana against the management of NIMASA that it recently…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, says Nigerians will witness vigour, diligence and commitment to road infrastructural development under his watch. He also assured that his tenure as minister will ensure that the roads are put in proper conditions for all Nigerian. The minister stated this in his address at a reception in his honor by the Ebonyi State Government in Abuja. The minister, in a statement issued Tuesday by the Director of Information, Blessing Lere-Adams pledged that Nigerians will witness vigour, diligence and commitment to road infrastructural development under his watch. He added that any road constructed under his leadership…
The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, says there will be sustainable collaboration with related ministries, agencies and corporate entities to reactivate the road transport and mass transit operations in the country. Alkali disclosed this during his inaugural address on Tuesday in Abuja when he assumed duty. He said he has resolved to ensure effective supervision, monitoring and evaluation of performance of all the departments of the ministry and its agencies to meet operational standard, judicious expenditure management and optimal productivity. The minister noted that he will also ensure a sustainable collaboration with related ministries, agencies and corporate entities to…