A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke has been charged with bribery offences relating to her time as Nigeria’s oil minister, the UK National Crime Agency said on Tuesday. Alison-Madueke, 63, has been on bail since first being arrested in London in October 2015. She will appear in court in the British capital on October 2, the NCA said. Soon after her arrest, her family’s lawyer told AFP she would strongly contest corruption allegations that have dogged her during and after her time in former president Goodluck Jonathan’s government. Alison-Madueke, in office from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 23 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Makurdi, Benue State. The suspects arrested by the operatives of the Makurdi Zonal Command of are: David Uvaa, Patrick Adakole, Cyprian Aloo, Michael Anaambe, Okti Clinton, Ibi Raphael, Anaambe George, Msaasha John, Oche Edache, Anaker Terpase, Tanko Japhet and Ayalgo Lorfa. Others are: Success Terzungwe, Suursuter Isaiah, Lawani Peter, Paul Adewa, Jacob Paul, Ibi Shedrack, Iorkosu Michael, Shiedu Leonard, Terseer Mnenge, Ikyorna Raphael and Igba Ngutor. The anti-graft agency in a statement issued Tuesday said items recovered from them included mobile phones…
The Troops of 81 Task Force Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai, have rescued Chibok girl, Mary Nkeki, 27, at Dikwa, Borno state. Nkeki is the 16th girl rescued by troops in recent months. The Theatre Commander, Operation Hadin Kai, Maj. Gen. Gold Chibuisi told journalists on Monday, Nkeki was number 55 of the abducted Chibok girl list. He said she was forcefully married to one Adam, a Boko Haram terrorist. Chibuisi revealed that Nkeki was rescued on August 14 along with her repentant insurgent husband by troops of 81 Task Force Battalion at Dikwa during an operation into the terrorists’ enclave. …
Festus Keyamo on Monday in Abuja, officially assumed duty as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development immediately after being sworn in by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at the reception in the Ministry, Festus Keyamo said, transparency, team spirit and selflessness is what can lead to the actualisation of the mandate given to him by Mr. President for the Aviation Sector. He pledged continuity in the work that have been done in the Aviation Sector and improvement on the modus operandi. The Aviation Minister in a statement by the Head of Press of the Ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, said: “I’m people…
President Bola Tinubu has charged the 45 newly inaugurated Ministers of the Federal Republic to prioritise the interests and welfare of the entire nation and its diverse population, above any regional or state-specific considerations. The President in a statement issued Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, reminded the ministers that they can not disappoint Nigerians, who expect them to serve with integrity, dignity and competence to actualise the Renewed Hope manifesto of his administration. Speaking at the inauguration of new members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House Conference Centre, the President…
The Kaduna State government has approved the downward review of school fees for tertiary institutions in the State. The approval given by the Governor, Senator Uba Sani was part of effort to encourage student enrollment and cushion the effect of rising cost of living. The statement reads: “This is also in line with Governor Uba Sani’s campaign promise to ensure accessible education as highlighted in the #SustainKaduna Agenda” It added that Kaduna State University, whose current fee is N150,000 has been reduced by 30 percent and students are to pay the sum of N105,000. Also, Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic has been…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, says his vision is rooted in the responsible management and utilisation of the country’s marine resources to turn around the economy. Oyetola disclosed this on Monday in Abuja when he assumed office shortly after being sworn in by Mr. President Bola Tinubu. Speakinge with journalists, he acknowledged the abundance of marine resources that exist within the coastal region and emphasised the need to fully harness them for economic gains. He added that part of his vision was to ensure that inland rivers, lakes, and waterways are well utilized, both in terms…
The newly sworn in Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, says his team is set to implement President Bola Tinubu’s directive in line with the mandate of the sector. The Minister, who assume duty at the Ministry headquarters on Monday in Abuja, however said that he has a roadmap to be unveil in the days ahead for the sector. Alake said: “Having worked with Mr. President in his cabinet as a commissioner for eight years, I understood what results are, and we are here to achieve results. I believe we can do it with all hands on deck.” “We won’t…
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike says his administration will demolish buildings that contravened the master plan of the nation’s capital. He also declarer his readiness to revoke all land titles that have not been developed in Abuja. Wike who stated this on Monday during a live broadcast pledged to restore the master plan of the city. The Minister, however, warned all residents that have developed illegal structure to correct the wrong by demolishing the structure. He also warned herdsmen grazing their animals in city centre to move to grazing reserve in the area councils.
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), has called for transparent implementation frameworks and robust strategies to ensure accountability and effective utilization of N5 billion federal government financial support to the 36 states. It, therefore, proposed the involvement of institutions like the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to serve as a monitoring and evaluation team for the execution of these projects It’s Chairman, Olanrewaju Suraju, in a statement issued Monday said the decision to remove petrol subsidy has brought attention to the…