Sharon Chima, Author At Yohaig NG

Melaye Reflects on Kogi Election, Stresses Unity for Future Success

By Sharon Chima / Politics / December 8, 2023, 5:31 pm

Senator Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate for the Kogi State governorship, has reflected on the lessons learned from the November 11 election, emphasizing the need for broader regional cooperation in future elections. Yohaig NG reports that Usman Ododo of the APC was declared the state’s governorship election winner. Melaye, who finished third, shared …

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Nigerian Army Set for Strategic Review of Operations Nationwide

By Sharon Chima / National News / December 8, 2023, 2:06 pm

The Nigerian Army is poised to comprehensively evaluate and review its ongoing operational engagements across all six geo-political zones. This initiative, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness in addressing the country’s security challenges, was announced in a statement by Brig: Gen. Nwachukwu Onyema, the Director of Army Public Relations. Scheduled to occur at the Chief of …

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Court Orders Freezing of 24 Kano Government Accounts Amid Compensation Dispute

By Sharon Chima / Legal / December 7, 2023, 3:15 pm

The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a garnishee order, freezing 24 bank accounts belonging to the Kano State Government. This decisive action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Masalachi Eid Shop Owners and Traders Association, who are seeking compensation for what they claim was the illegal and …

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Government Resolves IPPIS Issues, Releases Civil Servants’ Salaries

By Sharon Chima / Finance News / December 7, 2023, 9:55 am

Civil servants in Nigeria who faced salary delays due to technical issues in the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) have started receiving their withheld salaries for November 2023. This resolution was confirmed by several senior civil servants in Abuja, as reported by Yohaig NG. Previously, Yohaig NG had reported that many …

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N21 Billion Allocated to Chief of Staff in Nigeria’s 2024 ‘Budget of Renewed Hope

By Sharon Chima / Governance / December 6, 2023, 7:04 pm

In the recently presented N27.7 trillion budget for 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, is set to receive a substantial allocation of N21 billion. This figure represents a 97.5% increase from the N517.95 million allocated in 2023. Yohaig NG’s analysis of the budget, named ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, reveals various allocations …

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Labour Party Faction Criticizes Peter Obi’s Remarks on Tinubu’s Government

By Sharon Chima / Politics / December 6, 2023, 11:19 am

The Lamidi Apapa faction of the Labour Party has publicly criticized the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his recent comments regarding President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi, known for his active presence on social media, particularly on his X handle, has been vocal in his criticism of the current government. In a statement released Tuesday, …

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EFCC Stands Firm Against Lagos AG’s Bid to Take Over N4.8bn Ibeto Case

By Sharon Chima / Legal / December 6, 2023, 10:50 am

The arraignment of Cletus Ibeto, Chairman of Ibeto Energy Development Company, faced another setback at the Lagos High Court in Ikeja, as he failed to appear for the fourth time. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), is opposing moves by the office of the Lagos State Attorney-General (AG) …

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Court Clears APGA Chairman Njoku of Forgery Charges

By Sharon Chima / Judiciary / December 5, 2023, 7:14 pm

The Federal Capital Territory High Court, FCT, sitting in Bwari, has dismissed the forgery and impersonation charges against Chief Edozie Njoku, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). The charges were brought by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) on November 22, 2022, accusing Njoku and the National Youth leader of the party, …

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Nasarawa Police Arrest Two for Alleged Starvation Death of Family Member

By Sharon Chima / Crime / December 5, 2023, 5:29 pm

The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended two individuals, Hassan Ismaila and Mohammed Sani, in connection with the death of a family member reportedly caused by starvation. The victim, also named Sani, was allegedly tied up and confined in a room over accusations of witchcraft, leading to his death due to prolonged starvation. This information …

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Over 2,000 Federal Employees Face Salary Delays Due to IPPIS Issues

By Sharon Chima / National News / December 5, 2023, 12:03 pm

In a recent development, more than 2,000 civil servants in various Federal Government ministries, departments, and agencies have not received their November salaries. This information was disclosed by sources close to the situation. A Federal Ministry of Defence senior official who remained anonymous indicated that most of the ministry’s staff are yet to be paid. …

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