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By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Middle Belt youths on Monday demanded a comprehensive probe into the Ajaokuta Steel Company, criticizing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for inaction.They also called for presidential intervention to uncover the decades-long corruption and mismanagement plaguing this national asset. The youths, under the aegis of the Middle Belt Youth […]

By Steve Oko Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), has argued that the only way to end the current migration of health workers from Nigeria into other countries in search of greener pastures, is by improving their welfare package and working environment. MDCN Registrar, MDCN, Dr Fatima Kyari stated this while fielding questions from […]

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has approved the appointment of Brig.-Gen. Abdulkadir Gumi (rtd) as Acting Chairman of the Security Trust Fund Board of Trustees. This is contained in a statement issued by Malam Abubakar Nakwada, Secretary to the Zamfara State Government (SSG), in Gusau on Sunday. Nakwada said: “The appointment takes immediate effect.” The News Agency […]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Special Forces have eliminated a known terrorist kingpin, Mustapha Abdullahi, and five members of his group in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, in a statement on Sunday, said the special forces were deployed from the 413 Force Protection Group. […]

Residents of the Ikoyi-Obalende area of Lagos State on Sunday expressed joy over the reopening of the ‘Ounjè Eko’ Discount Market initiative of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the state government had on Wednesday announced that Phase II of its ‘Ounje Eko’ Discount Market would commence on Sunday. […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its lack of transparency following the company’s admission of a $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers. The Chief Communications Officer of NNPCL, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, confirmed the debt, highlighting the severe financial strain it has imposed on the company’s operations. “NNPC Ltd […]

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has revoked the contract for the construction of a five-kilometre road in Garko Local Government Area (LGA) due to the contractor’s alleged failure to mobilise to the site. Tofa quoted the governor to have assured the people of the LGA that “a new and reliable contractor will be appointed […]

Babatunde Faro, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, says the party will salvage the state from underdevelopment if won the November governorship election. Faro, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Akure, said that the party was positioned as a viable alternative, and ready […]

Since taking office, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has drawn praise and criticism for its economic and financial decisions. One of the most debated allocations in President Tinubu’s administration is the budget set aside for the office of the First Lady. This office has historically operated with minimal official funding, primarily because it is not constitutionally recognised. […]

This development comes after the refinery, which boasts a 650,000-barrel-per-day capacity, successfully conducted a test run of its petrol production. Industry insiders have confirmed that the product will soon be available. A government source, who wished to remain anonymous, disclosed to Punch that the Federal Government and the Dangote Group are currently ironing out the […]