Over 60% of corruption cases involve diversion of healthcare, infrastructure funds—ICPC

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission involve the diversion of public resources meant for critical projects such as healthcare and infrastructure. Aliyu made this disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in
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The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Aliyu (SAN), has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the commission involve the diversion of public resources meant for critical projects such as healthcare and infrastructure. Aliyu made this disclosure on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting in

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Akpabio denies role in Abbo’s removal from Senate

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday berated a former lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, saying he has no hand in his removal from the National Assembly. The clarification was made in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Abbo was sacked by a Court of Appeal
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The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday berated a former lawmaker representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, saying he has no hand in his removal from the National Assembly. The clarification was made in a statement issued in Abuja by Akpabio’s media aide, Eseme Eyiboh. Abbo was sacked by a Court of Appeal

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Ogun youths cry out over abandonment of Amosun polytechnic 

Youths of Ipokia of Ipokia Local Government have cried out over Governor Dapo Abiodun’s abandonment of the new Ogun State Polytechnic created in Ipokia town by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The youths, with placards in their hands, appealed to Abiodun to fulfil his promise by ensuring Ipokia has a higher learning institution of repute
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Youths of Ipokia of Ipokia Local Government have cried out over Governor Dapo Abiodun’s abandonment of the new Ogun State Polytechnic created in Ipokia town by his predecessor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun. The youths, with placards in their hands, appealed to Abiodun to fulfil his promise by ensuring Ipokia has a higher learning institution of repute

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Edo tribunal: PDP rejects judgment, heads to Appeal Court

The Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, insisting that its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, won the September 21, 2024, election. The party vowed to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, had on Wednesday upheld the victory of the All Progressives
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The Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, insisting that its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, won the September 21, 2024, election. The party vowed to challenge the ruling at the Court of Appeal. The tribunal, sitting in Abuja, had on Wednesday upheld the victory of the All Progressives

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Kwankwaso camp kicks as court dismisses suit challenging NNPP leadership

The leadership tussle in the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a new turn on Thursday after a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and
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The leadership tussle in the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a new turn on Thursday after a High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a suit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, which sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and

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Ibas announces new 2025 budget for Rivers

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget, focusing on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas disclosed this on Thursday while hosting a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government
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The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced that preparations are underway for the state’s 2025 budget, focusing on healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and job creation. Ibas disclosed this on Thursday while hosting a delegation of the Rivers State National Assembly caucus, led by Senator Barinada Mpigi, at Government

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Obi of Onitsha rejects report on northern youths, calls for harmony

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe has denied issuing any warning to northern youths over the killing of hunters in Edo state. In a statement on Thursday by his chief of staff, Osita Anionwu said the monarch has not made any statement concerning the incident in Edo State. The statement came after claims of the
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The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe has denied issuing any warning to northern youths over the killing of hunters in Edo state. In a statement on Thursday by his chief of staff, Osita Anionwu said the monarch has not made any statement concerning the incident in Edo State. The statement came after claims of the

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I wasn’t aware of Independence Bridge closure – Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that he was unaware of the closure of the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. The ex-governor of Ebonyi State made this known while speaking to journalists during a visit to the site on Thursday in Lagos. Umahi said it was “very unfortunate” that the Federal Controller of
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The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that he was unaware of the closure of the Independence Bridge in Lagos State. The ex-governor of Ebonyi State made this known while speaking to journalists during a visit to the site on Thursday in Lagos. Umahi said it was “very unfortunate” that the Federal Controller of

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FG to begin repairs on collapsed Taraba bridge  – Minister

The Federal Government has announced plans to commence full-scale repairs on the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. The bridge, which caved in during last year’s rainy season, has caused severe hardship for motorists and residents in the area. Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, disclosed
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The Federal Government has announced plans to commence full-scale repairs on the collapsed Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State next week. The bridge, which caved in during last year’s rainy season, has caused severe hardship for motorists and residents in the area. Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari, disclosed

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FCT board reassures pilgrims of 2023 Hajj refunds

The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the disbursement of refunds for services not rendered to pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise is currently ongoing. The FCT-MPWB Public Relations Officer, Malam Muhammad Lawal, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, assuring the pilgrims that their funds
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The FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that the disbursement of refunds for services not rendered to pilgrims who participated in the 2023 Hajj exercise is currently ongoing. The FCT-MPWB Public Relations Officer, Malam Muhammad Lawal, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, assuring the pilgrims that their funds

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