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EFCC Investigates Zamfara Governor, Bello Matawalle, Over Alleged N70 Billion Fraud

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Governance / May 18, 2023, 4:36 pm

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has disclosed that it is investigating allegations of corruption, fraudulent contracts, and a diversion of over N70 billion against the Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle. The EFCC announcement comes on the heels of the governor’s recent criticism of the agency’s operations, including what the EFCC has termed …

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APC’s NWC Considers Free Contest for 10th National Assembly Leadership

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Politics / May 18, 2023, 7:32 am

Amid rising tensions, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is contemplating throwing the contest for the principal officers of the 10th National Assembly open unless there are last-minute changes. Previously, the APC had distributed the Senate presidency to the South-South and the House of Representatives speakership to the North-West. Senator …

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Religion Should Be Included in Census Data, Urges Cardinal Onaiyekan

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Religion / May 17, 2023, 6:50 pm

Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, advocated including religion in census data collection. He expressed this view while speaking at a round table event that brought together traditional and interfaith leaders, focusing on improving human capital development through girl-child education, held in Abuja on Wednesday. The Cardinal argued that if a …

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Buhari Stunned by Enduring Corruption Despite Anti-graft Efforts, Presidency Affirms

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Politics / May 17, 2023, 1:53 pm

President Muhammadu Buhari is bewildered by the persistent corruption in Nigeria, despite his administration’s relentless efforts to eradicate the problem, the Presidency revealed yesterday. However, it also emphasized that the President is untainted by scandal and holds no accounts funded by corrupt practices anywhere in the world. Garba Shehu, the Special Assistant to the President …

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Revolutionizing Energy in Ogun State: Transit Gas Nigeria and NGML Launch New Facility

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Business / May 17, 2023, 9:40 am

Transit Gas Nigeria Limited (TGNL), an Axxela subsidiary, in partnership with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), has launched a Natural Gas City Gate facility in Ibefun. This new facility is set to provide natural gas to industrial and commercial sectors in Ogun State and the broader Southwest region of Nigeria. The cutting-edge facility can deliver …

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Aba, Benin Ready For Champions League Mega Viewing Experience

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Sports / May 17, 2023, 1:18 am

Following the thrill of Heineken’s “Cheers to All Fans” campaign in Owerri, Imo State, football enthusiasts in the bustling city of Aba and the historic Benin City are poised for extraordinary Mega Viewing Experiences. This initiative ensures that Nigerian football fans savor every moment as the UEFA Champions League advances to its most crucial stage, …

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Police Pursue Extended Custody for Music Legend’s Son, Seun Kuti

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Entertainment / May 16, 2023, 1:23 pm

Seun Kuti, the offspring of the renowned late music maestro, Fela Kuti, could face an extended spell in custody. This follows the police’s move on Tuesday morning to secure a court order for his remand, pending the conclusion of an investigation into an alleged assault on a police officer. Seun found himself in Yaba Court …

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Time to Tune into the Entertainment Sector’s Potential

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Music / May 16, 2023, 12:59 pm

The Nigerian entertainment industry is a cultural powerhouse, a beacon of creativity that has consistently put our nation on the global map. Yet, it seems the sector is facing a crisis. A popular Abuja-based Afro-pop artiste, Chidubem Kenechukwu Udoji, known as ‘Detailmadeit,’ recently made a plea to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), urging it …

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Government Blocks Attempt to Stem the Outflow of Nigerian Doctors

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Health / May 16, 2023, 12:42 pm

The Nigerian Federal Government has thwarted a legislative proposal to curb the exodus of Nigerian medical practitioners to seemingly more prosperous locales. The proposed bill, currently under examination by the National Assembly, has been termed “unworkable” by the administration. Labour and Employment Minister, Senator Chris Ngige, announced the government’s position during a post-meeting press conference …

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Road Safety Crisis: Over 40,000 Lives Claimed Annually in Nigerian Traffic Crashes

By Nissi Nwaozuzu / Road Safety / May 16, 2023, 11:43 am

A startling revelation came to light as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) recently disclosed that road traffic accidents claim over 40,000 lives in Nigeria each year. This shocking statistic was shared by Corps Marshal FRSC, Dauda Biu, in the nation’s capital, Abuja, during the 7th United Nations Global Road Safety Week. He pointed out …

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