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Bola Tinubu and CAN President, Daniel Okoh The Christian Association of Nigeria on Friday called on the Federal Government to ensure that the fuel subsidy palliatives being considered should go beyond cash transfers. The FG, CAN said, should consider the introduction of mass transport across the states to reduce the …

Abdulkarim Chukkol The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulkarim Chukkol, has threatened to decisively deal with any of its staff who leak confidential information. According to him, the staff members take an oath of secrecy during the process of getting the job, stressing that anyone found …

Police Service Commission Logo The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior police officers over cases of “serious misconduct”. The commission also approved the demotion of five others found wanting in their official duties. A statement by the commission spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, on Friday, said the decisions …

James Ibori Judge David Tomlinson of Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday ordered the confiscation of £101.5 million pounds ($130.34 million) from former Delta state governor James Ibori. In naira terms, the confiscated amount is N101,143,847,363.27, about one-ninth the amount shared by the three tiers of government on Thursday. …

A nozzle dispensing petrol The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in the Southeast has said that the hike in the price of products due to the abrupt removal of subsidy was threatening the survival of its members’ businesses. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community said …

The Human & Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to revisit some high profile cases they had allegedly abandoned. HEDA mentioned cases like the allegations of financial impropriety against a former Secretary …

Adams Oshiomhole, former APC National Chairman There was mild drama during senate plenary on Wednesday when lawmakers were debating a motion by Senator Abba Moro, Benue South, against what he termed perceived discrimination against Nigerians on account of age by government agencies and the private sector. Part of the motion urged Ministries …

A judge at the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, Justice Fadima Aminu has told a former Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Abdu Bulama and four others in court that they have questions to answer in a N450M fraud case. The other four defendants are: Hon. Mohammed …

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has come under public scrutiny in recent times. This has been attributed to the prevalence of unwholesome practices perpetuated by the agency’s leadership.    An investigative report released recently by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission found Mohammed Bello Koko, the Managing Director of the …

The Abia State government has confirmed the sacking of about 7000 workers from the state civil service who were employed by the immediate past administration between January and March 2023. The names of the affected people have also been removed from the state payroll. The sacking of the workers said …