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1. ‘Investigate alleged diversion of constituency project funds amounting to ₦6.3 billion’, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas
SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives…The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas “to immediately convey allegations that constituency project funds amounting to ₦6.3 billion may have been diverted, misused or remain unaccounted for to the appropriate anti-corruption agencies for investigation and possible prosecution.”Read more
2. 2027: Kwankwaso, Dickson rally support for NDC amid legal setbacks
The vice presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reiterated his party’s resolve to build a stronger political platform ahead of the 2027 elections following a strategic meeting with the party’s National Leader, Seriake Dickson.Read more
3. FCCPC flags fuel price fixing, questions delay in aid despite falling global oil prices
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has expressed concern over the slow decline in petrol prices across Nigeria despite a sharp drop in international crude oil prices, and warned that consumers may not receive the full benefit of the market downturn.Read more
4. VP Shettima praised the contribution of MSMEs to the economy
Vice President, Kashim Shettima lauded the contribution of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to the Nigerian economy, describing them as the engine room of the country.Read more
5. US Congressman seeks ban on immigration to Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan
Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Mace, has announced plans to introduce legislation that would ban immigration from three African countries—Somalia, Sudan, and South Sudan—arguing that the move is necessary to safeguard America’s national security.Read more
READ ALSO: Canada’s 92nd-minute winner knocks South Africa out of the World Cup
6. “Stop fighting online”, Funke Akindele scolds Eniola Badmus for an argument with a make-up artist
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has rebuked her colleague and friend, Eniola Badmus, over an online spat with a make-up artist, saying she did not handle the situation properly.Read more
7. Why we are selling Mr. Ibu’s house –The late actor’s wife, Stella
Stella Okafor, widow of late Nollywood comic actor John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, reacts to the controversy over the late actor’s property, which she was accused of selling after his death.Read more
9. Canada’s 92nd-minute winner knocked South Africa out of the World Cup
Canada’s late win in their World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Sunday night moved the North Americans into the round of 16.Read more
