Oyo APC tackles Makinde over condemnation of fuel subsidy removal by Tinubu The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has taken a swipe at Governor Seyi Makinde over his recent condemnation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu decision to stop payment of fuel subsidy as contained in his (Tinubu) inaugural speech on May 29, 2023. Gov. Makinde who addressed audience during an Inter-faith prayer session held at the Agodi Government Secretariat on Tuesday was reported to have blamed the worsening economic situation in the country on the Tinubu administration. He specifically mentioned that the removal of fuel subsidy in May…
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EFCC Grants Betta Edu, Sadiya, Halima Administrative Bail EFCC yesterday seized the travel documents of suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr. Betta Edu and her predecessor Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq. The EFCC also impounded the international passport of the suspended National Coordinator of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) Halima Shehu. The trio are being interrogated over allegations of financial crime levelled against them. The passport seizure was part of the conditions for granting them administrative bail. The travel papers are to be with the commission pending the conclusion of the investigation. EFCC source said: “We have asked all those…
Ondo State Governor Visits Late Akeredolu’s Owo Communities Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday led top government officials on a condolence visit to Owo communities, meeting with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III and the Ojomuluda of Ijebu-Owo, Oba Kofoworola Olatunbosun Ojomo Aruliwo III. Condoling with the Monarchs and high chiefs of the communities over the death of their son, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of the State, Governor Aiyedatiwa paid tributes to late Akeredolu, acknowledging the monumental legacies he left behind. The Governor emphasized the continuity of governance and assured on the completion…
Minister Betta Edu Suspension, Probe Is In Order, POJ Praises President Tinubu Following the suspension of the Nigeria Minister of Humanitarian, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu and Presidential directives to probe into the activities of the ministry, the 2023 Governorship Candidate in Oyo State on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Engr Popoola Olukayode Joshua popularly called POJ has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his unusual fight of his Federal Government against corruption. POJ in a release on Monday evening through his media office in Ibadan and made available to journalists stated that the…
Updated: Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, Leaves Presidential Villa, Denied Access To President Tinubu ..Reasons President Tinubu Suspends Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation From Office In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions…
Updated: Suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, Leaves Presidential Villa, Denied Access To President Tinubu ..Reasons President Tinubu Suspends Minister Of Humanitarian Affairs And Poverty Alleviation From Office In line with his avowed commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the management of the commonwealth of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu suspends the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. The President further directs the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to conduct a thorough investigation into all aspects of the financial transactions…
They Are All Unknown Professors In Our School -Ekiti State University LIST OF FAKE PROFESSORS NOT KNOWN TO EKSU The attention of the Management of Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti has been drawn to a list of 15 fake Professors which purportedly emanated from the National Universities Commission (NUC) and associated with Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti. The EKSU Management wishes to make it abundantly clear that the list being circulated and credited to Ekiti State University did not emanate from the university. Moreover, none of the names that appeared there is known to the university as none…
Laguda Emerges Gbajabiamila Successor in Surulere APC Bye-election All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Fuad Laguda has been elected as candidate for the House of Representatives by-election in Surulere Constituency 1, Lagos state. The election, billed for February 3, will be conducted to fill the vacancy created by the appointment of the former speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila, as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Laguda scored 30 votes to beat other three contestants – Raheed Owokoniran, Lawal Kabir and Manzu Jemila-who scored nil. The total number of votes cast corresponded with the total number of delegates, five each from six…
NSIPA Clarification: Setting the Record Straight on Recent Allegations and Affirming Commitment to Transparency The Communications office of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) issues this statement in response to recent online media reports inaccurately linking the Honourable Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, to the ongoing investigations involving the alleged mismanagement of funds by Hajiya Halima Shehu, the suspended National Coordinator and CEO of NSIPA. NSIPA vehemently distances itself from any claims connecting the Honourable Minister to financial impropriety or any wrongdoing within the agency. It is crucial to emphasize that the Honourable Minister…
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa, Absent As Sanwoolu, Abiodun, Others Receives Body of Akeredolu The body of the late former Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has arrived Nigeria. The plane conveying the body arrived at about 3:39 p.m on Friday, January 5, 2024. The late Governor’s remains were brought into the country from Germany, where he passed away. The body was received by his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, his children, and siblings led by Prof. Wole Akeredolu, the immediate younger brother. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde; Ogun State…