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EFCC: Not Only Betta Edu, NNPC Also Transfer Billions Into Private Accounts – Deji Adeyanju

In the wake of the scandal involving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, an activist, Deji Adeyanju on Saturday insisted that the National Nigerian Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, also transfer money into private accounts....CONTINUE READING..


Speaking on Arise TV, Adeyanju alleged that billions of dollars are transferred into private accounts without anybody monitoring.

He urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe all ministries and not Edu alone.

According to Adeyanju: “I would not be in a hurry to praise the president over Betta Edu’s suspension. She is just one among the ministers. There is nothing that Edu is doing that other ministers are not doing.

“Even NNPC and CBN are transferring money into private accounts. NNPC can transfer billion of dollars into private account without anybody monitoring.

“I can provide audited and evidence accounts of payment into private accounts. Even these people who just took over from Emefiele are transferring into private accounts.

“If EFCC wants to fight corruption, they should not just pick up an individual but it should cut across the board, I have evidence to prove this claim.”

Newspot reports that leaked memo indicted Edu of approving the payment of N585 million social intervention funds into the private account of a civil servant.

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ONDO: Gov. Aiyedatiwa, Afraid To Move Into Govt House 3 Weeks After Swearing-in

Three weeks after being sworn in as the substantive Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa is reportedly still operating from his old Deputy Governor’s office instead of the Governor’s Office at the Government House in Alagbaka, Akure.

Governor Aiyedatiwa was sworn in on December 27, 2023, following the demise of the former governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.

Despite promises to continue from where his predecessor stopped and carry along all stakeholders in his administration, Aiyedatiwa has yet to occupy the Governor’s Office.

Sources suggest that he has been consulting about the choice of a deputy governor from the state’s central or northern senatorial districts.

“The governor has been coming to the office, but he has been using his old deputy governor’s office to operate and receive visitors. He has yet to occupy the state Government House, too.

“The only place he uses in the Government House is the Presidential Lodge, where he receives visitors. The governor’s residential lodge, too, has not been used by the governor,” a source told Punch.

The governor has been observed to use his former office for official activities and to receive visitors.

Although he reportedly receives visitors at the presidential lodge in the Government House, he has not made use of the Government House and the governor’s residential lodge.

When questioned about the situation, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said:

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FACT CHECKING: Over 96 Residents Abducted In 21 Days As Banditry Surge In Abuja Communities

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly the areas of Bwari and Dei Dei, has witnessed a distressing surge in bandit attacks and kidnappings, with over 96 individuals abducted in the past 21 days.


Residents in the areas are now living in constant fear as the criminal elements continue to terrorize their communities.

The most recent incident occurred on January 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 pm when a high-ranking official of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and several family members, including his wife and a child, were abducted.

This marked another grim chapter in a series of attacks that commenced on December 9, 2023, when 23 residents in Dei-Dei were kidnapped from their homes.

The Mai Unguwar Dei-Dei, Ibrahim Galadima, confirmed the December 9 incident, stating that security vigilantes in the area were able to rescue seven victims about an hour after the abduction.

Galadima suggested that the kidnappers may have released the victims upon sensing the presence of security personnel during their escape into the bush.

As of December 24, 2023, Bwari alone reported 25 abductions, with three lives lost during the attacks.

The violence escalated on December 23, as bandits invaded the Garam community, resulting in the tragic death of a pastor associated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and the abduction of 13 individuals.

Subsequent attacks on Kuduru and Ahzu on December 28 and 29 led to further casualties and abductions, with residents revealing that the assailants often strike between 11 pm and 11:30 pm.

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JUST IN: Tension As Bandits Make Rapid Incursion Into Abuja Communities From Kaduna, Niger

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja is grappling with an alarming surge in bandit attacks, causing widespread panic among residents.

The assailants, believed to be infiltrating from neighbouring states like Niger and Kaduna, have left communities on the outskirts of the FCT in a state of fear and despair.

Reports indicate that the attackers employ covert routes, often slipping into communities through river or bush paths, making detecting their movements challenging for security operatives at checkpoints.

The attacks, which gained momentum in November 2023, have resulted in numerous casualties, both during the raids and within the confines of bandit camps.

The escalating violence seriously affects communities such as Tukolo, Baran-Goni, Kuduru, Zuma, Igwu, Shere, Kawu, and Mpape.

Residents in other areas around Kubwa, Dutse, Dei-Dei, and nearby Zhibi communities are also falling victim to these marauding elements.

One of the most distressing aspects of the attacks is the exorbitant ransom demands imposed by the bandits.

Families of kidnapped victims are left with no choice but to sell off their property at reduced prices or provide unusual items like cartons of milk, drinks, bits of hemp, and even mobile phone recharge cards.

In a recent incident, a kidnapped chief was released after paying a staggering N11 million in ransom. Shockingly, he was further coerced into supplying recharge cards and engine oil for his captors.

Similar cases have emerged where the bandits demanded motorcycles, each priced at N1.5 million.

The security concerns are particularly heightened given that key government institutions, including the Nigerian Law School campus, Federal Government Girls’ College, and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) staff quarters, are located in the Bwari Area Council – an area severely impacted by the bandit onslaught.

Residents and parents living in these areas are now living in perpetual fear for the safety of their families and children.

Speaking to Daily Trust, a retired military captain who recently escaped from the bandits’ den following his abduction from one of the FCT communities has said that informants living around the people were the major challenge in dealing with kidnapping.

Speaking on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, he said their kidnappers had mentioned their targets, giving their names and professions in detail.

“But I believe they were getting the wrong information about me as there is no way I could have owned the money they mentioned to me as a retired military captain,” he said.

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RCCG Overseer, Pastor Adeboye Prophesies A turn Around In The Fortunes Of The Naria In 2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said the wrong hands are holding Nigeria’s money.

Adeboye assured Nigerians that a wind will blow on the naira and wealth will change hands in 2024.

He spoke on Sunday during the January 2024 Thanksgiving Service of the church held at the RCCG Head Quarters, Throne of Grace Parish, Ebutte Metta.

According to Adeboye: “Don’t let anybody tell you money is not in this country, just that it is in the wrong hands.

“This year, wealth will change hands. The wind is going to blow on the Naira.

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IPOB Lawyer Decries The Attack On Igbo Properties While Herdsmen Are Given A Free Reign In South West

Aloy Ejimakor, the Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has lamented that killer Fulani herders are subduing Amotekun in the Southwest.


Ejimakor lamented that while herders are ravaging Yorubaland, the Lagos State Government was demolishing properties belonging to Igbos in the state.

Posting on X, the constitutional lawyer wrote: “News: Fulani herdsmen are currently ravaging Yorubaland, subduing Amotekun & causing Yorubas to flee their homes & farms.

“In another news: Igbo properties are being demolished in Lagos & Igbos are being accused of plotting to take over Yorubaland (Lagos).”

He also decried the rate of checkpoints in the Southeast over Kanu’s non-release while terrorists massacred people in Plateau and Kaduna States.

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Betta Edu In Trouble As President Tinubu Order Comprehensive Investigation On Alleged Payment Of Funds Into A Private Account

President Tinubu has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation - Minister of Information...CONTINUE READING..

The Ministry of Information and National Orientation acknowledges the concerns raised by the public regarding the alleged payment of funds into a private account by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. We are aware of the narratives circulating widely and wish to assure Nigerians that the Government takes these issues most seriously.

The Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is transparent and accountable to the people, and committed to ensuring that public funds are allocated and utilized effectively and efficiently to address the needs of Nigerians.

In light of recent events, the President has directed that a thorough and comprehensive investigation be conducted to ascertain the accuracy and validity of the reported details.

The government is determined to unravel the truth as it relates to this matter, and assures that appropriate action will be taken to ensure that any breaches and infractions are identified and decisively punished, in line with the Administration’s commitment to public accountability and due process.

The public is advised to note, against the backdrop of various unverified narratives circulating on the Internet, that the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, under the leadership of Minister Mohammed Idris, is the primary source for verified information about events and actions of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

Only accurate details will be shared with the public. The Ministry is committed to providing timely updates to keep Nigerians informed about the progress of the investigation.

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APC Crisis: "Time Will Reveal Who's In Charge In Rivers" - Nyesom Wike

As the political crisis in Rivers State rages on, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, said time will reveal who is truly in charge of the state’s political machinery.

The relationship between the former Rivers Governor and his successor, Governor Siminalaye Fubura, has fallen apart over disagreements on how the state should be governed.

The hitherto political bedfellows have turned worst enemies seven months after the change of baton, and President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to broker peace between the warring parties have barely yielded any positive outcome.

While Fubara is still wielding his executive powers courtesy of the mandate bestowed on him by the Rivers electorate, Wike believes it's too early to determine who calls the political shots in the oil-rich state.

He made this known while speaking during his visit to a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Victor Giadom, in his hometown of Bera in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, December 6, 2023.

“Forget about these hungry noisemakers on the road. When the time comes, we will know who is in charge and who is not in charge. I don’t know whether you understand what I am saying. There is a time for everything. There is a time to plant and there is a time to harvest,” the FCT Minister said.

“We have no time for politics. This is not the time for anybody to say: ‘I am for this, I am for that’. We have not reached that time. When the time comes, we will know who is who," the former Governor maintained.

Wike also declared that he is unperturbed by vitriolic attacks against him on social media, maintaining that politicians should prioritise service to the people.

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Peter Obi Donates ₦10m To Victims of Attacks During Visits To Plateau

The Labour Party torchbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has visited victims of the recent attacks in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.


Obi was accompanied on the journey by party officials from the state on Saturday, December 30, 2023.

The former Anambra State Governor pledged the sum of ₦5 million to each local government area of Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi, where people have been rendered homeless and now seeking refuge in makeshift facilities.

Assailants suspected to be rogue Fulani herdsmen staged violent attacks in 15 communities in the two local government areas on Christmas Eve, resulting in the gruesome killing of close to 200 villagers.

The gunmen also set fire to several houses, looted farm produce and destroyed properties as they mercilessly butchered the residents.

Speaking during the visit, the Obi expressed dismay over the development while condemning the attacks. He challenged the government to live up to its responsibility of protecting lives and property.

The Labour Party candidate also raised concern over the number of Nigerians seeking refuge as displaced persons in their country, describing the situation as unacceptable and should be addressed by the government.

He said, “I’m saddened visiting Plateau again to condole people suffering from attacks by gunmen.

“People have been rendered homeless for no fault of theirs. These victims have lost their loved ones, lost their bread winners and all that they have.

“The humanitarian challenges occasioned by these attacks are so huge to be left for the government alone. And so, I’m not just here to offer them my token, but to mobilise other Nigerians and corporate organisations to come to the aid of these victims.

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“Nigerians need to show them love, we need to go beyond empathising with them, there is need to support them with foods and clothing while in IDPs.

“I hereby called on the federal government to deal with these issues of gunmen across the country. I believe if the federal government is determined to stop these killings, they can do it.


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SAD ENDS: 2 Dies As Fuel Tanker Explodes Along Abakaliki–Afikpo Highway, Ebonyi (PHOTOS)

Two persons have lost their lives in a fuel-laden tanker explosion on the Abakaliki–Onueke-Afikpo Expressway in Ebonyi...CONTINUE READING


Igwe Nnabuife, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, in Abakaliki.

Nnabuife said that the truck, which was carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), known as petrol, caught fire on Friday around 8: 20 p.m., at the airport junction axis of the highway.

“One vehicle was involved. We have not been able to identify the registration number because the vehicle was burnt beyond recognition.

“On fatality, two persons were killed while one was seriously injured. The dead ones have been taken to Alex-Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki.

“The injured person was taken to Onueke General Hospital, Ezza-South Local Government Area of Ebonyi,” the Sector Commander said.

Nnabuife said the incident was unfortunate and the command had begun arrangements to take the burnt tanker off the road.

A firefighter and driver at Ebonyi Fire Service, who refused to mention his name, said that they were able to put out the fire by God’s intervention.

“The incident claimed people’s lives and caused damage to farmlands in the area.

“We were able to put out the fire, but two persons were burnt beyond recognition, a driver and one other person in the tanker.

“We learnt that the tanker was trying to drive on the flyover bridge at the junction but unfortunately fell and caught fire.

“There were three persons in the tanker, but two were killed while one other person was seriously injured in the incident.

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MASSACRE: How 9-year-old Boy Led Heavily Armed Attackers To Villagers Hideout In Plateau

President of the Para-Mallam Peace Foundation, Revd Dr. Gideon Para-Mallam, has blamed the Christmas Eve attacks in Plateau state on the tragic manipulation of a nine-year-old boy.

According to Para-Mallam, the boy was manipulated by the heavily armed attackers leading to the devastating massacre in Chirang village, Plateau State, on December 24.

He noted that the attackers had assured the boy of his safety if he took them to the villagers hideout.

In a statement made available to journalists on Saturday, Para-Mallam also the experience of a survivor.

Recounting her experience, a woman who narrowly survived the incident by falling into a ditch, her son, Regard Yusuf, was deceived into leading the attackers to the place where she was hiding.

“This act of treachery resulted in the murder of 23 women, including Regard and his mother,” the Para-Mallam said.

He further revealled the chilling details of how the young boy was given false assurances about his safety before being killed alongside his mother.

Among the deceased were also Veronica Mallan and her nine-month-old child, Godwin Mallan.

“The attacks have left a trail of severe injuries. A three-year-old child lies critically ill in the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) after being shot at close range, and a five-year-old girl is also receiving care at JUTH after her hand was brutally severed by attackers,” the statement added.

The Foundation strongly condemned the attacks, labeling them as a deliberate act of genocide rather than a simple conflict between farmers and herders.

It also highlighted the loss of public figures such as Hon. Sabo Abang, who was kidnapped on the same night and later found dead near his home.

Para-Mallam extended his deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, and all affected Nigerians.

He criticized the tendency to misrepresent the violence as a mere clash and called out the Federal Government for its inadequate response to the crisis.

The statement emphasized the urgent need for proactive measures rather than the current reactive military responses.

It pointed out that even during a visit by a Presidential Team that included Vice President Kashim Shettima and National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the violence continued unabated, with more villages coming under attack.

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PDP Chides President Tinubu Over His Insensitive To The Killing In Plateau State

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to visit the site of the devastating Christmas Eve massacre in Plateau State.


In a statement released by National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, the party expressed deep disappointment with the President’s absence, calling it a “dereliction of duty” and a sign of “grave insensitivity.”

The attack on Bokkos and Barkin Ladi communities, which took place days before Christmas, claimed dozens of lives and left many injured.

The PDP, in its statement, questioned the lack of intelligence before and during the 48-hour ordeal, raising concerns about potential complicity at high levels.

“Nigerians are asking disturbing questions,” Ologunagba stated. “Why did intelligence fail? Why did the attacks go on for so long? Are there officials who turned a blind eye to this tragedy?” He further alluded to the comments of former military leader Sani Abacha, who famously warned about the possibility of government involvement in such unrestrained violence.

The statement demanded immediate action from President Tinubu. “He must visit the affected communities and address the nation,” Ologunagba insisted. “He must personally assure Nigerians that the perpetrators and their sponsors will be brought to justice.”

The PDP also criticised the President’s reliance on aides and surrogates to convey condolences and offer assistance. “Sending proxies is not enough,” Ologunagba said. “President Tinubu needs to show empathy and leadership by being present on the ground, offering comfort to the victims and demonstrating his commitment to their safety.”

He added, “Of course, the whole world witnessed the video of President Joe Biden kneeling before the daughter of George Floyd to offer his condolences on behalf of the United States for the brutal murder of her father. President Tinubu ought to have drawn a lesson from that.

“The apparent lack of empathy and the tokenism of sending proxies to Plateau State is unacceptable and clear manifestation of insensitivity by a President who remains unconcerned and fiddles in the comfort, luxury and pleasure of the Presidential villa while his citizens are mercilessly being brutalized and massacred by terrorists. President Tinubu must wake up from his slumber and be alive to his responsibility as President.

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JUST IN: Police Stopped Gunmen Attack, Rescue Kidnapped Watchman, Others In Zamfara (PHOTOS)

The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled an attempt by armed bandits to kidnap residents of Damba in the Gusau area of the State.

Rovingupdates learnt that the victims were rescued alongside the security guard in the said area.

In a statement issued by the spokesman, ASP Yazid Abubakar, the bandits went to the house of one Kabiru Umar Faruk of Sabon Garin, Damba, in an attempt to kidnap him.

Yazid further stated that the bandits succeeded in kidnapping the watchman of the house of one Malam Hassan Abdullahi.

“They were, however, pursued by the police as a result of which they abandoned their abductee watchman and ran away for their dear lives,” the statement noted.

“On 29th December 2023 at about 0130hrs, a group of armed men, suspected to be abductors armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the house of Alhaji Kabiru Umar Faruku, a staff of Zamfara College of Art and Science (ZACAS) Gusau located at Sabon Garin Damba, attacked and abducted his watchman, Malam Hassan Abdullahi aged 52 yrs.

“On receiving the information, the Divisional Police Officer of Damba Division mobilized a team of detectives for a search-and-rescue operation where they intercepted the abductors at the outskirts of Sabon Garin Damba.

“On sighting the police, the hoodlums fired the victim in his right hand and took to their heels with possible gunshots.”

The statement further narrated that the victim was rescued and taken to Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital and was responding to treatment.

ASP Abubakar maintained that the State’s Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, has commended the effort and timely report from the good people of Sabon Garin Damba that assisted in the rescue of the victim.

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JUST IN: Sen Ned Nwoko Advocates Strategic Import Policies For Economic Growth

Sen Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) on Monday said strategic import policies to bolster local production and drive economic growth must take center stage in the ongoing discussions about Nigeria’s economic future...CONTINUE READING..

Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja. He noted that embracing lessons from countries like South Korea and India, whose initial import restrictions led to long-term economic growth was imperative, adding that Nigeria must aim to chart a similar course.

“It is crucial and urgent that we prioritise embracing local production to uplift our declining economy,” he said.

While recognising the concerns raised by the CBN governor over Nigeria’s reported losses amounting to $1.4 billion over eight years due to restrictions on specific items, he however, said that was a small price to pay.

According to him, such sacrifices are necessary to lay the foundation for a stronger economic future.

“While these figures stress the need for a nuanced approach, they do not discount the potential for long-term benefits.

“For a nation striving to boost its local production and pave the way for a more robust economy, a reported $1.4 billion loss over eight years due to restrictions on certain items is a small price to pay.

“Nigeria needs to ban the importation of non-essential goods to promote local manufacturing and production.

“Redirecting funds previously allocated for importing non-essential goods towards supporting and incentivising local manufacturers and entrepreneurs will be pivotal.”

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Christmas: Same-S3x Marriage Is Doctrine Of Evil, Not Of Jesus Christ – Olumba Obu

The spiritual leader of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has condemned the introduction of same-sex marriage by some religious organisations, saying it is the doctrine of evil.


He maintained that it is not the teaching of Jesus Christ, and called on all humanity, especially Christians to reject it.

This was contained in his Christmas message released at the headquarters of his organisation, Monday morning.

He said, “Anyone who does contrary to what our Lord Jesus Christ taught is fulfilling the doctrine of the devil and is not of Christ. God with His Christ has come to return mankind and creation back to the state of righteousness, holiness and purity.

“Christians should reject the introduction of alien teachings and practices that oppose God’s will for mankind.

He cautioned that as Christians all over the world celebrate Christ, His undiluted teachings should be allowed to register in the minds of His faithful.

He reminded that Jesus Christ came to fulfil the laws and the prophets and to reaffirm the sanctity of marriage to be a union between one man and one woman who shall both become one flesh.

He expressed dismay that “today people go into all sorts of unimaginable relationships and socalled marriages, with the full support of religious institutions and governments”, asserting that these are the manifestations of the end times as prophesied and recorded in 2 Timothy 3: 1-9.

“Today, as we celebrate and remember the birth of Christ, I wish to remind humanity especially Christians that same sex marriage is not the teaching of Christ and should not be accepted in the House of God.

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Have Confidence In Supreme Court Judges – Gov Abba Yusuf Tell Supporters

As the people of Kano State await the Supreme Court judgement in the appeal filed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, he (Yusus) has urged the residents to have confidence in the Judges of the apex court.

The Governor also commended the judges for their commitment to justice and fairness in the handling of cases before them.

The governor stated this while launching Corporate Security training of 2500 youths in the state at the Sani Abacha Stadium, on Sunday.

“I want to use this opportunity to commend the Supreme Court Judges for their commitment to justice and fairness.

“I will also want to call on the people to have confidence in them and continue to respect their integrity,” Yusuf said.

He assured his supporters that he would win his appeal at the Supreme Court against the verdict of the Court of Appeal which upheld the judgement of the Kano State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that voided his election.

He said the event was part of his administration’s plans to ensure that employment opportunities were provided for the teaming youths of the state.

He further said that the launching of the training at the Corporate Security Training School would commence with a newly-introduced security syllabus.

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BREAKING: Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State Declared The 2023 Pro-Poor Leader Of The Year.

The award was announced by a group under the aegis of Good Governance League( GGL) on the evening box Sunday, December 24, describing him as ‘most-masses-friendly 2023 governor in the north.’

The group’s chairman, Habib Bello Chikaji, who made this known at the end of the Annual General Meeting of the group in Abuja, said: “Governor Uba Sani’s policy interventions were mainly in favour of the poor, underserved, the aged and underprivileged children, especially in the rural areas.”.

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Governing a nation as complex as America is like flying a supersonic Jetliner which is essentially a team work...CONTINUE READING..


The real danger to America is that Donald Trump – the narcissist and a former President by fluke, does not believe in team work. He is a Dictator and never a team player.

He could care less about landing the plane safely or show any concern at all for the safety of the passengers and the crew,

He only thinks of himself as a delusional narcissist and could care less about team collaboration in safely landing the plane which ought to be his ultimate responsibility, goal and mission

The one million Dollar question is how many American passengers would like to fly in such a plane like that with a crew led by Donald Trump as Captain when the plane is ready to start boarding passengers at the gate and prior to take-off?

That statement tells me, loud and l ear that whatever Opinion Polls may be saying today roughly a year out before the Passengers are told about the Captain who will be leading the crew to fly the plane to its destination.

Sooner or later American voters are going to have a choice to make about whether or not to put their lives in the hands of such a risk taker pilot like Donald Trump or a risk averter, experienced and tested pilot like Joe Biden.

That is the binary choice before the American voters right now roughly a year to the most important Presidential Election in our life time.

I know enough about Opinion Polls as the snippet of the moment which could drastically change at any time and therefore cannot be taken as the Gospel truth.

I know it is based on a Probability Theory in Statistics and I fully understand how it works and I have conducted it, time and again in my adult life.

I strongly believe that Joe Biden is going to win by a landslide in a free and fair election regardless of who he may have to run against in the Republican Party once he becomes a convicted felon.

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I Will Rather Lose Governorship Position Than Abandon Political Godfather– Abba Kabir

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf has declared that he is ready to lose his governorship position rather than abandon the guidance of his political godfather Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Governor Yusuf attributed his travails to the unnecessary transfer of aggression on him by some highly placed politicians, who moved against the Kwankwaso.

Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Kano, Governor Yusuf, attributed his losses at both the Election Petition Tribunal and Court of Appeal, as part of a targeted attack on Kwankwaso.

He said: “Even if the world would say they are not going to give us anything because of his (Kwankwaso) vision, we are not going to turn our back on him and his vision.”

“But we must appreciate him (Kwankwaso) and be immensely grateful to him and we have to tell him that we are proud of him.”

Yusuf then urged the party leaders not to lose hope and urged them not to exchange bitter words with anyone but to channel their energy to motivating the Kano people.

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BREAKING: All 36 State Spent Over N1.71bn On Recurrent Expenditure (See Budget Allocated To Each State)

The 36 states of the federation have spent N1.71tn on recurrent expenditures including allowances, foreign trips, office stationery, aircraft maintenance, and more in the first nine months of 2023.... CONTINUE READING

This is according to an analysis of their budget performance reports sourced from Open Nigerian States, a budgIT-backed website that serves as a repository of government budget data.

The states cumulatively spent N802.43bn on salaries across the data period available, If salaries were added, total recurrent spending would have been N2.52tn.

Other recurrent spending items covered in this report include the amount spent on foreign and domestic travel, Internet access fees, entertainment, foodstuff, honorarium/ sitting allowance, wardrobe allowances, telephone bills, electricity charges, stationery, anniversaries/special days, welfare, aircraft maintenance, and more.

Of the 36 states, only 30 states have disbursed security votes (N87.45bn) so far. Also, the total borrowings of the states grew to N988bn as of the third quarter of 2023.

In the first nine months of 2023, Abia spent N17.61bn on housing/rent allowance, meal subsidy, entertainment allowance, wardrobe allowance, social benefits, pension, gratuity, internet access charge, telephone charges, local and international travels, office stationeries, maintenance services, consulting and professional services, fuel, financial charges, miscellaneous expenses, and others.

In the first two quarters, Akwa Ibom spent N92.54bn on allowances and social contributions, social benefits, travel and transport, utilities such as electricity chargers, Internet access charges, and more, materials and supplies such as office stationery, drugs, laboratory and medical supplies, maintenance, training, and more. So far, the state has spent N10 million on hosting/mobilisation of political associations and interest groups, N841.83m on entertainment at meetings, and more.

Adamawa has so far spent N40.90bn on non-salary expenditure as of the end of Q3, 2023. Part of its recurrent expenditure which includes allowances and social contribution includes N1.29bn on furniture allowance, N1.19bn on travel and training including domestic and foreign, N214.37m on office stationery and consumables, and N413.32m on refreshments and meals.

Anambra’s non-salary spend was N15.17bn as of the end of Q2, 2023; Bauchi was N70.25bn. By the end of Q2, 2023.

Bayelsa had spent N58.26 on non-salary recurrent expenditure. These expenses include N2.18bn on training and travel, N1.81bn on welfare packages, N78.60m on burial logistics, N1.48bn on town hall meetings expenses, N48.20m on praise night/thanksgiving expenses, N17.70m on marriage ceremony support, and more.

Benue’s non-salary spend was N34.44bn. It spent N387.55m on special day celebrations, N434.17m on welfare packages, N7.06bn on security votes, N1.23bn on materials and supplies such as office stationery, books, and more.

Borno’s non-salary spend as of the end of Q3, 2023 was N32.63bn.

Cross Rivers was N43.71bn, Delta was N152.15bn.

Ebonyi was N30.91bn.

Edo was N41.11bn, As of the end of Q2, 2023.

Ekiti’s non-salary spend was N31.33bn. Part of this expense includes N2.74bn on local and international travel and transport, and N1.97bn on miscellaneous such welfare packages, refreshments, honorarium and sitting allowances, and more.

Enugu’s non-salary spend as of the end of Q3, 2023 amounted to N33.36bn.

Gombe was N24.73bn (for Q1 and Q2).

Imo was N58.21bn, where N1.21bn was spent on refreshments and meals, N866.81m on welfare packages, N3.26bn on allowances and more.

Jigawa’s non-salary spend was N49.64bn which included allowances of N22.07bn, N1.18bn on transport and travelling, N1.83bn on materials and supplies including drugs, vaccines, medical supplies, stationaries, and more.

Kano was N17.79bn (Q1 and Q2).

Katsina was N40.49bn.

Kebbi was N24.51bn.

Kwara was N41.19bn.

Kogi was N58.02bn.

Lagos’s non-salary spend was N289.49bn. These expenses include N741.34m as severance pay for political office appointees, N340.95m on aircraft maintenance, N8.07bn on plant and generator costs, N1.13bn on special days/celebrations, N107.79bn on special duties, servicing of meetings N11.45bn, N2.53 on welfare packages for the public, N3.69 on enforcement expenses, and more.

Nasarawa’s non salary spend as of Q3, 2023 was N28.13bn.

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Nigeria Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo Probe 5 Judges Over Elections Manipulation

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday queried the propriety of three to five judges overturning the decisions made by millions of voters during an election in Kano, Plateau, Zamfara Appeals saying it is unacceptable.

Obasanjo made this comment at the high-level consultation on Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa, held at Green Resort Legacy, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun State
He faulted what he labelled “cathedral pronouncements” by the judges.

According to the former president, the powers vested in the few judges is “totally unacceptable”, even as he cautioned political leaders on the dangers of injustice if the trend is not reversed by the Supreme Court.

“I believe whatever form of democracy we have or whatever system of government we have, three or four men in the judiciary should not be able to overturn the decisions of millions that have voted.

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Senate President Akpabio Allegedly Pedded N150b For Self Use In Supplementary Budget, N21.8b For Senators To Share

Yesterday an Investigative journalist Jackson Ude Reports on the recent Federal Government budget as he shared the looted amount of money Awarded To Senate President on Federal Assignment...CONTINUE READING

Ude State that Senate President Godswill Akpabio padded N150billion for himself under different headings in the 2023 Supplementary budget recently passed and signed into law.

He then directed Senators to nominate a supplier for rice, beans, wheat or any grain in the amount of N200million per Senator. A total of N21.8billion is to cover the cost of the supplies.

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Kano Guber Aftermath: Appeal Court Reverse Judgement, Awards N1m Cost Against APC

Contrary to its Friday pronouncement upholding the judgement of the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the certified true copy of the Court of Appeal judgment however revealed that the appeal court affirmed Gov. Abba Yusuf’s election, awards N1m cost against APC

The Court of Appeal had during its Friday judgement upheld the judgement of the tribunal, declaring APC candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, as winner of the governorship election in the state.

But when the certified true copy of the judgement was released by the court on Tuesday, our reporter observed a number of contradictory declarations in the judgement.

In one instance, the appellate court declared “I will conclude by stating that the live issues in this appeal are hereby resolved in favour of the 1st respondent (APC) and against the appellant (Governor Abba Yusuf)”, but went further to contradict itself in another sentence.

The court said: “In the circumstances, I resolve all the issues in favour of the appellant (NNPP) and against the 1st respondent (APC).”

The court further shot itself on the foot, declaring “Therefore, I find no merit in this appeal which is liable to be and is hereby dismissed.”

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$150 Million Looted by Abacha Will Be Return Soon – Presidency Assured Nigerians

The Presidency on Friday said France will return $150 million looted by former Nigerian military leader, General Sani Abacha.

In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said President Bola Tinubu commended the European country for the decision.

Receiving the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Catherine Colonna, the highly-elated President hailed the strengthening of bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, noting that this progress followed his visit to Paris after his inauguration.

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‘You Can’t Punish Voters For Errors Of INEC’ Femi Falana Says Follow Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, Kano

A human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, faulted the verdict by the Kano Governorship Election Petition Tribunal nullifying the victory of Governor Abba Yusuf, says ‘you can’t punish voters for errors of INEC’.

Mr Falana said omitting 165,000 votes on the basis of not being stamped was improper.

According to him, the judges shouldn’t have punished the voters for errors committed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.


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BREAKING NEWS: NLC To Embark On Strike November 8 Over Assault On Congress President

The Organised labour says it would no longer guarantee industrial harmony in the country from November 8 over the assault on Joe Ajaero, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC).

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Application For Admission Into Nigeria Defence Academy 76 Regular Course Open (See Requirements)

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has announced that applications for admission into the 76 Regular Course are now open. The application will be available online from Monday 30 October 2023 to 30 April 2024. Admission into NDA is open to both male and female Nigerians

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the NDA 76 Regular Course, candidates must:


Be Nigerian citizens.
Be between the ages of 18 and 25 as at 30 September 2024 (for male candidates) and 22 as at 30 September 2024 (for female candidates).
Be unmarried.

Be medically fit and of good moral character.
Have a minimum of 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, and any other three subjects obtained at not more than two sittings in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) conducted by WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.

Have a minimum UTME score of 180 for Arts & Social Sciences and Science while 210 score for Engineering courses.

How to Apply

To apply for admission into the NDA 76 Regular Course, candidates must:

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Devote Your Time To Unite PDP, Prof.Hassan Saliu Tells Atiku

A political scientist and President of the Nigerian Political Science Association, Professor Hassan Saliu, said it was time for Atiku to jettison his presidential ambition and devote more time to rebuilding the PDP.


He said the former VP must realise that he had fought a gallant fight, especially concerning the last political war upon which the Supreme Court had delivered judgment.

“So, in terms of the next line of action for Atiku. He should devote his time to uniting the PDP. You know that the umbrella is already torn. The former vice president should now see how he can repair the umbrella by reconciliation with the support of others.

“As an elder statesman, Atiku will now work his part to see how the PDP can become a formidable opposition between now and 2027 when we will have another election.

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Leader Of The Kwankwasiyya Movement In Nigeria, Kwankwaso Donates House To Quranic Institute of Research, Advancement

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement in Nigeria on Saturday donated his personal house to serve as Majidadi Quranic Institute of Research and Advancement in commemoration of his 67th birthday.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Islamic centre is meant to provide access for Almajiris who will memorize the Holy Quran to be trained and certified with primary, secondary and diploma certificates.

He said, ”They will undergo rigorous training in both English and Arabic studies with which they will use the certificates to join the academia and make the sky their limits in pursuit of knowledge.”

Kwankwaso explained that the institute was his idea to make sure that the streets were not only relieved of beggars but also for those seen to be begging provided with life opportunities.

Kwankwaso explained that the institute, which is carved out of his Miller Road residence, henceforth belonged to humanity in general.

“This centre is to get people who have memorized the Glorious Quran registered, select those who meet with requirements and examine them.

“It has a curriculum in which men and women will be trained within the shortest possible time to get them primary and secondary certificates.

“They will be given them diploma in Islamic education. With this, they can go to Universities and the sky will be the limit for them.

“They will be given the opportunity to be certified and accommodated in the system,” he said.

Earlier, Gov. Abba Yusuf thanked his mentor for the initiative, which he said, would provide a ground for further development in the education sector in the state.

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President Shouldn’t Appoint INEC Chairman – Jega

Former Chairman of INEC Prof Attahiru Jega, has called for an amendments to the Electoral Act, 2022. He said though the country’s electoral law could be said to be the best in Nigeria’s history, it is not perfect; and there was the need for further amendments to remove ambiguities, clarify and strengthen some of its sections...Continue Reading


Jega spoke at a two-day retreat organised for senators by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.
The amendments, he said, should make the electronic transmission of results mandatory from the next general elections in 2027.

He also said the president should divested of power to appoint the chairman and National Commissioners of INEC to free the commission from partisanship.

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FG, States, LGA To Share More Cash, As Government Targets N20.69 Trillion In The Net Federation Account.

Federal government is targeting that corporate Nigeria will earn a combined gross operating profit of N9.3 trillion in 2024 and from there will be able to generate a company’s income tax revenue of N3 trillion in 2024 up from N1.9 trillion budgeted for 2023...Continue Reading


This was contained in the Medium Term Expenditure framework released by the federal government during the week.

The government also targeted a total of N20.69 trillion in the Net Federal Account revenue pool, which is money divided up between the FG, States, LGA, National Assembly, and Judiciary.

federal government is targeting that corporate Nigeria will earn a combined gross operating profit of N9.3 trillion in 2024 and from there will be able to generate a company’s income tax revenue of N3 trillion in 2024 up from N1.9 trillion budgeted for 2023.
This was contained in the Medium Term Expenditure framework released by the federal government during the week.

The government also targeted a total of N20.69 trillion in the Net Federal Account revenue pool, which is money divided up between the FG, States, LGA, National Assembly, and Judiciary.

“The CIT projections are based on estimated nominal GDP, Companies’ Profitability Ratio, and a further improvement in collection efficiency.”

“The Gross Operating Profits of firms for which CIT forecast was derived is assumed to average N9.3 trillion for 2024, 10.6 trillion for 2025 and 11.2 trillion for 2026, after adjusting for firms in the informal sector.”

“Estimates were derived taking into consideration significant growth of domestic economic activities as well as the effective implementation of the National Development Plan 2021-2025.”

“Other important assumptions include significant improvement in the Nigerian business and investment environment and successful broadening of the tax net. More importantly, the historical growth in the volume of online transactions is expected to be sustained.”.

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