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FG and US Agree to Return Abacha’s $308 Million Loot to Nigeria

4Feb

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FG and US Agree to Return Abacha’s $308 Million Loot to Nigeria

On Monday, February 3, the United States of America and the Nigerian government signed an Asset Recovery Agreement to repatriate over $308 million of forfeited assets to Nigeria. The confiscated funds, which were laundered through the US banking system and held in bank accounts in Jersey in the name of Doraville Properties Corporation, a BVI company, and in the name of the son of former Head of State of Nigeria, General Sani Abacha, are set to be returned. The negotiations for the repatriation, transfer, disposition, and management of the assets commenced in 2018 between the governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, United States of America, and the Bailiwick of Jersey. The expected beneficiaries of this repatriation are the people of Nigeria, as the funds were forfeited...

Imam and 19 others taken captive in Niger state

3Feb

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Imam and 19 others taken captive in Niger state

Reports indicate that some bandits carried out an abduction in communities within Borgu local government area of Niger state, leading to the capture of the Imam of the Emir of Borgu Palace Mosque and 19 others. The assailants, armed with guns, cutlasses, and knives, initiated an attack which lasted for several hours, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The Nation disclosed that the bandits assaulted villagers returning home from the market around 5.30 pm on Saturday, February 1. Following the incident, Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Mohammed Haliru Dantoro, convened an emergency meeting with all security chiefs in the local government to explore options for securing the release of the captives, in response to the bandits' demand for N20m in exchange for the Imam's freedom....

The issue of Nigerians falling victim to insecurity due to oversharing on social media is raised by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami

3Feb

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The issue of Nigerians falling victim to insecurity due to oversharing on social media is raised by Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami

Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, Nigeria's Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, expressed his concern that Nigerians are placing themselves at risk of insecurity by freely sharing personal information on social media platforms. During the 29th convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the Minister questioned the rationale behind Nigerians disclosing details such as their dining preferences, residential locations, places of employment, and other sensitive personal information on social media. Pantami emphasized that many Nigerians are unaware of the potential dangers associated with freely disclosing such personal details on social media platforms. He remarked; “Some individuals divulge so much information on their social media platforms that withi...

Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami Discovers 60,000 Ghost Workers in FG Payroll through IPPIS

1Feb

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Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami Discovers 60,000 Ghost Workers in FG Payroll through IPPIS

Dr. Isa Ali Pantami, the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, has announced that the implementation of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) has revealed 60,000 ghost workers in the Federal government payroll. Pantami made this disclosure during the 29th convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Minna in Niger state. The lecture was themed 'Datification of social economic and security issues in producing and using public and private data in Nigeria.' Expressing the government's determination to address corruption in Nigeria, the Minister also revealed that N24 billion has been saved since the government began the implementation of the Treasury Single Account (TSA). Furthermore, he emphasized that the IPPIS and...

Bishop Emmanuel Esezobor Refutes Fake Miracle Allegations, Issues 7 Day Ultimatum to The Nation Newspaper to Retract Story

31Jan

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Bishop Emmanuel Esezobor Refutes Fake Miracle Allegations, Issues 7 Day Ultimatum to The Nation Newspaper to Retract Story

The story of the widely accused miracle scam involving Bishop Emmanuel Esezobor has been debunked by the Bishop himself, who has given The Nation Newspaper a seven-day ultimatum to retract the story. The Bishop asserts that the publication has defamed him and affected his standing in the church community. The Bishop's legal representatives, G.O.C Owo & Co, have conveyed his demands, which include a complete retraction of the story, a published apology in six national newspapers (including The Nation), the removal of the article from the website, and a payment of N2 billion for damages to his reputation. The Bishop has threatened legal action if the ultimatum is not met. It's worth mentioning that these allegations were previously refuted by the Bishop in 2016, and the story has resurfac...

Femi Adesina: President Buhari is Fully Aware and in Charge

30Jan

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Femi Adesina: President Buhari is Fully Aware and in Charge

Femi Adesina, President Buhari's media aide, clarified that his principal's comment expressing "surprise" at the increasing insecurity in the country was misconstrued. Adesina emphasized that President Buhari is fully informed and has control over the security situation in the nation. He explained that the President's remark about being "surprised" pertained specifically to the emergence of banditry in the north-west region, which is predominantly Hausa-Fulani and predominantly Muslim. The statement from Adesina clarified, “The reportage of the statement above was slanted to mean that President Buhari said he was unaware of the security challenges in some parts of the country. Far from it, except to the mischievous mind. T...

The Senate Confirms Kingsley Obiora as CBN Deputy Governor

30Jan

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The Senate Confirms Kingsley Obiora as CBN Deputy Governor

Dr. Kingsley Isitua Obiora has officially been confirmed as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) by the senate. Following his nomination by President Buhari, Obiora's confirmation by the Nigerian senate came after a report from the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions. Aside from Obiora, the senate also confirmed the appointments of Zikrullah (Sikiru) Olakunle Hassan as the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Magaji Hardawa as the commission's Executive Commissioner-Operation, Inspection and Licensing, Nura Hassan Yakasai as the commission's Executive Commissioner-Policy, Personnel, Management and Finance and Sheikh Momoh Suleman Imonikhe as Executive Commissioner, Planning, Research, ...

FG set to receive fresh $321m Abacha loot from Island of Jersey

29Jan

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FG set to receive fresh $321m Abacha loot from Island of Jersey

FG is set to receive $321 million of Abacha loot from the Island of Jersey. The Federal Government has confirmed plans for the repatriation of the funds, as part of a tripartite agreement between the Island of Jersey, the United States, and Nigeria. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, announced the upcoming signing of the repatriation agreement, following discussions held during the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Buhari on Wednesday, January 29th. The repatriated funds are earmarked for key projects including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the 2nd Niger Bridge, and the Kadu-Kano Expressway. Malami also revealed that negotiations for the repatriation of €6.8 million linked to former Delta State Governor James Ibori are und...

Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity

29Jan

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Buhari Expresses Shock at Increasing Insecurity

President Buhari expressed surprise at the escalating insecurity witnessed across the nation. The Nigerian leader made these remarks during a visit to the state house by prominent citizens from Niger State led by Governor Alhaji Sani Bello. He lamented that the activities of bandits had compelled many to abandon their farms and homes. Buhari pledged tougher measures against the bandits who have made life difficult for Nigerians, stating that the rising insecurity is an evil plan against the country. He further added: “I was taken aback by what is happening in the North-west and other parts of the country. “During our campaigns, we knew about Boko Haram. What is coming now is surprising. It is not ethnicity or r...

Abandoned Newborn Found on Roadside in Niger State

28Jan

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Abandoned Newborn Found on Roadside in Niger State

A newborn baby girl, abandoned by an unidentified woman, was rescued by a good Samaritan named Fatima Adamu. The infant was found along Kuta Road, opposite the Central Mosque in Minna, the capital of Niger state. The baby was taken to the Niger State Child Right Protection Agency in Minna on Tuesday, January 28. According to Adamu, she was alerted by her neighbors after the baby, wrapped in a cloth, was discovered by a passerby. "When I arrived at the scene, I found a crowd gathered around where the baby was abandoned. No one dared touch the baby, as no one except the playing children saw the woman who left her behind. The children told us they saw a woman get off a motorcycle and leave something that was moving," she recounted. "The children immediately informed their parent...