51 m. ago N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja A prosecution witness, Olusegun Adeleke has told the Abuja division of the Federal High Court, that the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello did not participate in all the transactions that led to purchase of N550M in Maitama  district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), by one Shehu Bello. […] The post N80bn fraud: Bello’s name not on N550m Abuja property documents, EFCC witness tells court appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Lagos Assembly speaker: Meranda may step down as Akande panel shortlists seven

The speakership crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly might be resolved soon as the intervention of heavyweights in the All Progressives Congress may be leading to a headway. The impeached Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa and the current Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, might be stepping aside for another lawmaker to lead the House, The PUNCH learnt. Read More

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1 hour ago $4.5bn fraud: Emefiele alleges bias, demands judge’s withdrawal

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has demanded the withdrawal of Justice Rahman Oshodi  of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja from his ongoing trial over alleged $4.5bn and N2.8bn fraud. Emefiele’s legal team, led by Olalekan Ojo (SAN), accused the judge of bias and urged him to recuse Read More

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2 h. ago Anambra APC welcomes APGA chieftain, aspirant pledges security

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra State, Paul Chukwuma, has pledged to introduce community policing to tackle the state’s security challenges if elected in the November 2025 election. His statement came as the APC welcomed a former chieftain of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ejike Madunagu, into its fold. Speaking at Read More

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2 h. ago Kano NNPP N’Assembly members attack Kwankwaso, reject suspension

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, Kano State chapter, on Monday, announced the suspension of four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. The Kano  State NNPP Chairman, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, named the four affected federal lawmakers as Senator Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani  Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum. But in a joint statement, Read More

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2 h. ago Yahaya Bello: Court admits American int’l school’s account statement

The N80.2bn fraud trial of former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, continued on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, with the prosecution calling two witnesses and tendering a number of documents. Among the documents tendered and admitted as exhibits by the court were the statement of account of the Kogi State Government Read More

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5 h. ago Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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5 h. ago Gov Aliyu champions social media as tool for effective governance

Tribune Online Gov Aliyu champions social media as tool for effective governance Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has reaffirmed the growing significance of social media in rapid information dissemination, emphasising its ability to surpass traditional media in reach and immediacy. Speaking at the opening of a two-day training workshop for social media aides and influencers in Sokoto, Governor Aliyu—represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir—highlighted […] Gov Aliyu champions social media as tool for effective governance Tribune Online

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5 h. ago JUST IN: Ribadu after my reputation because of 2031 Presidential ambition – El

Ex-Governor, Kaduna Nasir Ell-Rufai has stated that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu is planning to tarnish his reputation because of his 2031 Presidential ambition. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai alleged that Ribadu is collaborating with Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Read More

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6 h. ago National Assembly didn’t reject me, Tinubu changed his mind – El

Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, has claimed that he was not actually rejected by the National Assembly as read more National Assembly didn’t reject me, Tinubu changed his mind – El-Rufai

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6 h. ago Ondo: Aiyedatiwa sworn in for second term, promises monumental development

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa was on Monday sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State for another term of four years. Aiyedatiwa, who was the deputy governor of the state during the second term of late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu eventually became the governor of the state following the demise of Akeredolu. He […] The post Ondo: Aiyedatiwa sworn in for second term, promises monumental development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Katsina gov’s wife unveils moringa farming programme for women

The wife of Katsina State Governor, Zulaihat Radda, has unveiled a sustainable moringa farming programme aimed at empowering 3.6 million women in the state. The programme under her Safe Space Humanitarian Initiative project is in partnership with the state Ministry for Agriculture and Livestock Development. Speaking at the event in Katsina on Monday, she said Read More

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6 h. ago Ijaw youths hail Tinubu for boosting oil production, economic growth

The Ijaw Youth Consultative Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu for the increased oil and gas production and improved security in the Niger Delta. The youths also praised the President for the economic growth in the Niger Delta and the increased investment in infrastructure and human capital development. In a statement on Monday, the President Read More

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7 h. ago Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja

Tribune Online Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja The Minister posted the photos on his official Facebook account with the caption: "I was joined today, by my Friend and brother, Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State to inspect the ongoing construction of Bus Terminals at Mabushi, Eagle Square and Kugbo in the FCT." Wike, Adamawa gov inspect ongoing construction of bus terminals in Abuja Tribune Online

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7 h. ago FG moves to prevent telecom cable damage in road construction

The Federal Government has set up a Joint Standing Committee to prevent damage to telecom Fibre-Optic Cables during road construction, read more FG moves to prevent telecom cable damage in road construction

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7 h. ago Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security

Tribune Online Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Niger Governor Mohamed Umaru Bago has suspended three of his close aides with immediate effect. Nigeria, Belgium strengthen economic ties to boost food security Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives

Tribune Online Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives A pro-democracy group, Alliance for Better Nigeria (ABN), has hailed the son of the Nigerian President, Seyi, for his philanthropic, humanitarian and youth empowerment efforts in Nigeria over the years. Coalition lauds Seyi Tinubu over philanthropic, youth empowerment initiatives Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Sokoto gov unveils N285m Ramadan package for religious leaders

The Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, has unveiled a total financial package of N285 million, including the distribution of maize and financial assistance to Jum’at Imams, their Na’ibs, Mu’adhins, Islamic scholars, and various religious organizations across the state. Aliyu unveiled the Ramadan package at the Government House on Monday. According to the governor, this Read More

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7 h. ago PDP rejects APC’s claim Adeleke is using Amotekun for attacks

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has raised the alarm over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s directive instructing recently installed local government chairmen and councillors to stay away from council secretariats. The party claims the move is a calculated deception, alleging that Adeleke’s administration is secretly plotting attacks against the legally reinstated chairmen and Read More

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7 h. ago Aiyedatiwa appoints Fasoranti’s son as SSG, reappoints advisers

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has announced the appointment of the son of the Afenifere Leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti as the Secretary to the State Government. The appointment came a few hours after Aiyedatiwa was inaugurated as the seventh executive governor of the state on Monday. This was contained in a Read More

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