Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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Ogun doctors threaten strike over poor working conditions
The Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has announced plans to go on strike due to poor working conditions. This action is set to commence after the 21-day ultimatum given to the state government expires. Kunle Ashimi, the association’s chairman, revealed at a news conference in Abeokuta on Friday that the ultimatum,…
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PDP Chieftain, Usman Okai reveals Yahaya Bello’s hiding place
The House of Representatives candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai, has claimed that immediate past Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, is currently hiding in the state government house. Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had in April declared Bello wanted. This followed…
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NFIU Alerts Banks, Others As ‘Scammers’ Devise New Method To Claim Funds From Abroad
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has issued a warning regarding scams involving tracing and recovering digital wire transfers from international banks into local accounts.In a June 2024 report, the NFIU mentioned its dedication to offering prompt advice or guidance to its partners using a method grounded in real-life examples. The agency’s report offers detailed…
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Bulldozers Move In To Demolish Bayero’s Nasarawa Palace As Security Operatives Block Entrances
Excavators and bulldozers have been seen driving towards the Nasarawa Palace of deposed 15th Emir of Kano State, Aminu Ado Bayero. This is coming after security operatives on Friday blocked all entrances to the Nasarawa mini Palace, the current residence of Bayero. Security operatives reportedly took the action to prevent miscreants from getting in the…
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BREAKING! PSC asks police to provide evidence of corruption in recruitment exercise
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has asked the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide evidence that the recent constable recruitment exercise was marred by corruption. In a statement on Friday, Ikechukwu Ani, PSC spokesperson, said NPF does not respect the commission’s mandate to recruit personnel for the police. The NPF had said the recruitment exercise…
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Ondo State Government Reacts As Court Scraps 33 LCDAS
The Ondo State Government has reacted to the ruling of an Ondo State High Court nullifying the creation of 33 local council development areas by a former Governor of the state, late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the state, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN) reacted to the judgement. In a…
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Nigeria’s debt increased to N121.67trn in March 2024 – DMO
The Debt Management Office, DMO, said that Nigeria’s total public debt has increased by 24.99 per cent to N121.67 trillion (approximately $91.46 billion) as of March 31, 2024. DMO disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. The figure is a significant increase compared to the N97.34 trillion recorded on December 31, 2023. DMO disclosed this…
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Ado Bayero ordered to Vacate Mini Palace
Following Thursday’s Federal High Court’s ruling setting aside the steps taken in repealing the Kano Emirates Council Law, the state government has ordered deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero to vacate Nassarawa Mini Palace. At a press conference, the Kano State Attorney General (AG), Haruna Isah Dederi, emphasised the need for the renovation of the facility…
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FG begins N2.7tn Subsidy Debt Probe
The Federal Government has begun the proposed audit of the N2.7tn fuel subsidy claim by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, The PUNCH has learnt. An audit firm, KPMG had conducted an initial audit reducing the claims from N6tn to N2.7tn. However, in the new audit, the government said it had approved the engagement of…
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JUST IN: Midnight Fire razes building in Lagos, fire fighters allegedly refuse distress call
A large inferno has razed down a building in Ahmadiya, Ijaye in Lagos State. A source disclosed to Starnews Ng that the fire began in the middle of the night, “it was a serious problem, we can’t ascertain if there are casualties.” The source said all attempt to call fire fighters proved abortive, claiming that…