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Mr Yildatwa said the absence of conflict between APC governors and the president is evidence that there is no imposition, noting that such interference would have triggered internal crises.
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The findings stand in stark contrast to the situation in the South-east region, where states with comparatively lower revenues have made stronger commitments to education spending.
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The Senate committee said the explanations earlier provided by NNPCL to the 19 audit queries were unsatisfactory, noting that Nigerians deserved clear, detailed and convincing responses.
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The Niger State House of Assembly has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in the state.
The assurance was given during a courtesy visit by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of the ICPC in Niger State, Mr. Kennedy Ebhotemen, who led a delegation to the Assembly.
The Speaker, Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji, received the delegation alongside other members of the House at the Assembly Complex in Minna.
In his remarks, the Speaker appreciated the ICPC team for the visit, describing it as timely and significant.
He assured the Commission of the Assembly’s readiness to work closely with it in advancing anti-corruption efforts and strengthening institutional integrity in the State.
He noted that the visit would further strengthen the existing relationship between the Niger State House of Assembly and the ICPC, adding that both institutions remain committed to sustained collaboration for the development of the State.
In his response, Ebhotemen appreciated the Speaker and members of the Assembly for the warm reception accorded him and his team.
He highlighted the mandate of the Commission, which include the prevention of corruption, public enlightenment against corrupt practices, and enforcement of compliance with anti-corruption laws.
Niger Assembly reaffirms commitment to collaborate with ICPC
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has revealed the sources of his wealth.
Atiku is said to have an estimated net worth of between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion.
Speaking in an interview on Arise News on Wednesday, the former vice president said he amassed his fortune through diverse investments in logistics, real estate, agriculture, and education.
Atiku, who is considered one of Nigeria’s wealthiest politicians, said he has never been accused of corruption because the sources of his wealth are pure and open.
“Before I went into politics, I was already in business. I was in oil and gas, logistics. I was in agriculture.
“I was in a number of economic sectors of the country. Before I became… I virtually set up PDP.
“I virtually funded it. Why was I not being accused of corruption that time?”
He added, “The President (Obasanjo) set up a panel to probe me. That panel included El-Rufai, Nuhu Ribadu, and so many others.
“I waved my immunity and asked them to probe me.”
Atiku is one of the leading contenders for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential ticket for the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku reveals sources of his wealth, says he funded setting up of PDP
Amnesty International has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent and concrete action to stop the wave of killings in Benue State, warning that repeated attacks on communities are worsening the human rights situation.
In a post shared on its official X account on Wednesday, the organisation condemned the killing of nine people during an attack on Ankpali Edikwu Ward in Apa Local Government Area.
“Amnesty International strongly condemns the killing of nine people during an attack,” it said, describing the incident as part of a growing pattern of violence in the area.
According to the organisation: “Gunmen have recently attacked at least 7 villages in Apa Local Government Area. During such attacks in Benue State, the gunmen, ensured that after killing people, they also destroyed bore holes, clinics and schools.”
Amnesty warned that the continued attacks highlight the failure of authorities to adequately protect lives and property.
It urged the government to move beyond statements and take decisive steps.
“Authorities must move swiftly to match their words with serious and concrete action to guarantee the human rights of everyone in Nigeria if they are to be taken seriously on their oft-expressed commitment to stop the killings, violence, abductions and other human rights crimes in several parts of the country,” Amnesty added.
Amnesty International urges urgent action over Benue killings
The Oyo State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Ibadan by the state Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi. Mrs Ajetunmobi said the report had it that the case involved a 44-year-old female who was managed at […]
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Although diplomatic missions often maintain contact with multiple political stakeholders, including opposition politicians, it is not common for foreign envoys to attend partisan events such as conventions in Nigeria.
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One in every four people worldwide lacks access to safe drinking water, according to a report launched by the World Health Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund during the World Water Week 2025 last August.
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CHRICED said rising violence, unemployment, inflation and shrinking civic space are eroding the country’s foundations, urging government and institutions to act decisively to avert further decline.
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