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IGP Drags Oyetola’s Deputy COS To Court Over $120k Fraud

IGP Drags Oyetola’s Deputy COS To Court Over $120k Fraud

September 30, 2020 11:45 am

The Inspector-General of Police has dragged the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, Abdullahi Binuyo, to a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged fraud involving $120,000.

Binuyo was charged for conspiracy, fraud, cheating and forgery in a suit numbered CR/975/2020 filed on September 9, 2020.

Rimamsomte Ezekiel, a lawyer in the Legal Prosecution Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department at the Force Headquarters alleged that Binuyo in January 2017, in Abuja, defrauded one Tunde Ajala and his company, BMA Nigeria Limited.

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Buhari Appoints Sulaiman Ibrahim As New NAPTIP DG

President Buhari Swears In New Permanent Secretaries

September 30, 2020 11:29 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The permanent secretaries include Mr James Sule from Kaduna State; Mr Ismaila Abubakar from Kebbi State; Mrs Ibiene Patricia Roberts from Rivers State and Mr Shehu Aliyu Shinkafi from Zamfara State.

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NAN reports that those who joined the president for the Council meeting …

Electoral Act Must Be Amended For Credible Elections – Sen Gyang

Herdsmen Killing Plateau Monarchs – Sen Gyang Raises Alarm

September 30, 2020 11:28 am

Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial district, Istifanus Gyang, has revealed that Fulani herdsmen were involved in serial killing of monarchs in Plateau State.

He stated this through order 43 of Senate rules in the event of the assassination of the Acting District head of Foron, Gwom Rwey Foron, Da Bulus Chuwang Janka by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

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According to him, the latest assassination of the traditional ruler in Plateau North Senatorial district made it ten of those that have been murdered, lamenting that peace was gradually eluding his constituents.…

Rivers: Amaechi loyalists slam Governor Wike

Rivers: Amaechi Loyalists Slam Governor Nyesom Wike

September 30, 2020 6:16 am

Governor Nyesom Wike has come under attack from the loyalists of Rotimi Amaechi, his predecessor over his recent claim in a television programme that the Minister of Transportation did not achieve much while he was the governor of Rivers State.

Wike had in the live Television interview alleged that Amaechi wasted the resources of state during his eight year tenure as governor and as such, should have been in jail and not appointed a minister by President Muhammadu Buhari.

But supporters and loyalists of the Minister, in a series of response on Tuesday, said the attack on  the Transportation Minister,  …

Buhari Gives Reasons For Planned Reopening Of Land Borders

Buhari’s PenCom Chairman’s Appointment Raises Dusts In Senate

September 30, 2020 4:02 am

President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination of Aisha Umar as Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom) has raised serious discontent among Senators during Tuesday’s plenary.

President Buhari wrote to the Nigerian Senate seeking confirmation of Aisha Umar in replacement of Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu as Director-General of PenCom contrary to Section 17 (2) of PenCom Act that deals with tenure of office.

After the letter was read by the Senate President, Dr Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Senate Minority leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe through a point of order, drew the attention of the Senate President to critical areas in the PenCom Act that portrayed President …

Mali’s transitional government nominates new PM

Mali’s Transitional Government Nominates New PM

September 29, 2020 5:47 pm

Mali’s transitional president appointed former minister of foreign affairs, Moctar Ouane, on Sunday as the West African nation’s prime minister, days after being sworn into office.

 

The appointment of a civilian prime minister was a major condition imposed by the West African regional economic bloc, ECOWAS, on Mali to lift sanctions that were imposed after an Aug. 18 coup. ECOWAS had closed borders to Mali and stopped financial flows to put pressure on the junta to quickly return to a civilian government.

Former Defense Minister and retired Col. Maj. …

Mali - ECOWAS to iron out grey areas as Jonathan briefs Buhari

Mali: ECOWAS To Iron Out Grey Areas As Jonathan Briefs Buhari

September 29, 2020 5:46 pm

Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at the behest of their chairman, President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana, might meet again to iron out the remaining grey areas in the Malian political situation.

President Muhammadu Buhari gave the indication yesterday after being briefed yesterday in Abuja by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the landlocked nation and former Nigerian leader, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan.

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Mali had appointed an interim civilian president who is to restore constitutional order in 18 months. The condition was part of …

Diversion of school feeding funds - Minister challenges ICPC

Diversion Of School Feeding Funds: Minister Challenges ICPC

September 29, 2020 5:31 pm

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq has challenged the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Offenses Commission, ICPC to publish the names of persons, federal colleges and school heads responsible for the alleged diversion of  ₦2.72b budgeted for School feeding during COVID-19 lockdown to private accounts.

The Minister also challenged the anti-corruption agency to also publish details of the accounts where the missing funds were diverted.

The Minister said this in a statement issued by her special adviser on media, Nneka Anibeze in reaction to presentation by the Chairman of ICPC, Prof. Bolaji …

Robots In Nigeria - FG To Boost Artificial Intelligence

Robots In Nigeria: FG To Boost Artificial Intelligence

September 29, 2020 5:30 pm

The federal government on Tuesday announced that it has developed initiatives for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence technology in Nigeria.

The establishment of a Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Nigeria (CFAIR) is also expected soon.

On Tuesday, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that AI applications enable innovative solutions, improve risk assessment, better planning, and faster knowledge-sharing.

Director of IT Infrastructure Solution, Abdullahi Usman Gambo, spoke at a workshop in commemoration of International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).

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Nigerians Are Afraid Of Police Than Criminals – Gbajabiamila

September 29, 2020 5:29 pm

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has declared that the 9th House is committed to overhauling policing in Nigeria.

The Speaker stated that Nigerians are scared of police than criminals.

Gbajabiamila stated this in his opening remarks at the resumption of the House following a two-month holiday.

He commended the President for signing the police reform act into law. He added that the Nigeria Police force as presently constituted had failed to meet expectations of Nigerians.

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‘Two weeks ago, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, signed

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SARS: Senate President Reacts, Buhari Listened To Peoples Voice

Senate Receives New Petroleum Industry Bill

September 29, 2020 1:48 pm
The Senate on Tuesday said it has received the Petroleum Industry Bill from the Federal Government.
Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan said this during plenary.
He said the Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Petroleum Resources (Upstream) and Gas had preliminary engagements with the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and other Stakeholders in the Oil and Gas industry, to discuss the critical piece of legislation.
According to him, “the PIB has been  conveyed to the Senate for consideration.”
Speaking on the revised 2020 Budget, Lawan
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Olorogun Breaks 41-Yr-Old Lagos Assembly Mace Bearer Jinx

Olorogun Breaks 41-Yr-Old Lagos Assembly Mace Bearer Jinx

September 29, 2020 11:42 am

For the first time in 41 years, a mother of two, Mrs. Oyindamola Olorogun has become the first female to bear the mace at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Since the House came into being 41 years ago, a male has always been the mace bearer among the Sergeant-at-Arms at the Assembly.

The mace is the symbol of authority in any House of Assembly.

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But on Tuesday, many were shocked as Olorogun ushered in the speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, bearing the mace.

The 33-year-old woman is an HND graduate of …

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