Approximately 500 unlawful homes and buildings in Dutsen-Garki, Apo District, Abuja, will be destroyed, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) stated on Wednesday. This was revealed by Mr. Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, following a meeting with the community leaders in Abuja. The Deputy Director, Monitoring and Enforcement, Mr. Hassan Ogbole, spoke on behalf of Galadima and stated that all homes and buildings that were purchased or constructed unlawfully would be razed. He lamented that individuals acquire properties and lands from the natives and develop the lands without approval from the FCTA. “This is unacceptable to…
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The former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has said Nigerians take too much rubbish from politicians, encouraging the masses not to be intimidated by political leaders. According to Sanusi, if the politicians are not held to account, coming generations might have no country to call theirs. Sanusi, a former Central Bank of Nigseria, CBN, governor, said that most Nigerians did not go into politics, does not make them inferior, adding that Nigerians are too afraid in their comfort zones. Speaking in a video that has gone viral, the technocrat said: “We cannot be intimidated by somebody because…
President Bola Tinubu has released the first batch of portfolios assigned to the newly appointed ministers with former Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, named as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi was named as the Minister of Works while his counterpart from Osun, Gboyega Oyetola is to handle the Ministry of Transportation. FULL LIST :.. BREAKING President Bola Tinubu Releases Portfolio’s Of Minister’s Designate Nyesom Wike – FCT Minister Festus Keyamo – Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Adebayo Adelabu- Minister Of Power Adegboyega Oyetola – Minister of Transportation Dele Alake- Minister of Solid…
The federal government has emphasised that federal universities cannot impose tuition fees on its students. At a public hearing on student loans held by the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on Tuesday in Abuja, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education David Adejo made this statement. Adejo referred to the country’s federal colleges’ recent rise in fees as regrettable. He said, “What they collect is charges to cover the cost of accommodation, ICT, and power, among others. It is the Governing Councils of the Universities that have the power to approve such charges for them. “The only university that…
The military ministry reported that 17 Niger troops were killed on Tuesday in a suspected jihadist attack close to the nation’s western border with Mali. According to a statement from the ministry released late on Tuesday, an army detachment was “the victim of a terrorist ambush near the town of Koutougou.” Another 20 soldiers had also been hurt, with six of them suffering critical injuries. All of the casualties had been sent to Niamey, the country’s capital. It added that another 20 soldiers had been wounded, six seriously, with all the casualties evacuated to the capital Niamey. More than…
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Davido splashed millions to acquire a ‘Timeless‘ diamond pendant. The singer took to his Instagram page to share the moment the luxury jewelry was unveiled. In a video shared on Davido’s page, the diamond pendant which was packaged in a secure box was brought out for the singer to try on. Davido stated that he had transformed sand into diamonds after being satisfied with what he had seen, which caused the audience to start laughing. According to rumors, the jewelry cost a startling £500,000, which is equivalent to millions of Nigerian naira. Watch video below …
Two Nigerians have been extradited to the United States in a rare move, being relocated over the weekend after getting charged in a sexual extortion scheme that officials say prompted the suicide of a 17-year-old Michigan teen last year. Brothers from Lagos, 22-year-old Samuel Ogoshi and 20-year-old Samson Ogoshi flew Sunday to the U.S. and were in federal court Monday afternoon in Grand Rapids, according to the Justice Department. In a four-count indictment, the Ogoshis are charged with the sexual exploitation of minors and with causing the death of high school student Jordan DeMay. The 17-year-old was found dead…
The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Prof Bolaji Owasanoye, has blamed Nigerians at the community levels for the rampant corruption in the country, saying high expectation from people is one of the reasons public office holders embrace graft. Speaking at a national policy dialogue on corruption in Abuja, the ICPC boss questioned the unwritten rule which expects government officials to donate recklessly in public gatherings and live lavishly without anyone checking whether their legitimate earnings can fund such lifestyle. While combating corruption through the criminal justice system, the ICPC boss said it was…
The Federal Government on Tuesday filed fresh 20-count charges against the detained suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele. In response, the FG submitted an oral request to remove the earlier lawsuit it launched against the troubled Emefiel bothering on the grounds of “illegal possession of firearms” at the Federal High Court in Lagos. The new 20 count charges against Emefiele were filed before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court by the government, which was represented by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Bakodo Abubakar.…
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in Ogun Central Senatorial District, David Aderinokun said N2 million is too small as holiday allowance for a Nigerian senator. Aderinokun stated this in a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday. He stated, “The 2m that was given to senators isn’t a big deal. It is even too small for a senator. What can a family man do with 2m Naira($2k). Why are we making it a big deal. “But they shouldn’t have made it public. Making it public is a bit insensitive to plight of Nigerians,” he added.…
Four armed bandits who disguised themselves in Hijab (the veil for Muslim women) have abducted a businessman popularly known as Haji Isiya in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the incident happened between 9:30 and 10pm, on Monday, at Hayi area of Maru Local Local Government. A credible source who disclosed how the abduction of the Zamfara businessman happened, said that the terrorists stormed Maru area in a convoy of about three motorcycles. “After invading Haji Isiya’s residence, they thereafter abducted him before any intervention could come from the security personnel. “The armed bandits, who were dressed in Hijab, left immediately…
Ifeanyi Ejiofor, lawyer to the detained leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the people of the South East to ignore the sit-at home order from a self acclaimed leader of the group, Simon Ekpa. Ejiofor, on Tuesday, in a statement titled, “Undeniable facts for discerning minds to note”, said the sit-at-home order is dead. According to him, the fact that the South East can get peace with mere written note from Kanu in solitary confinement in the gulag of the Department of State Services was an indication that those behind the insecurity in the South-East…