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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has asked the National Assembly to investigate the N90 billion spent on 2024 Hajj subsidy operations, citing “failure” of the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) in managing the funds. In a statement issued by Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, on Sunday, the Bago Governor expressed disappointment with the performance of NAHCON, stating that the N90 billion …

Insecurity: Nigerian Army acquires aviation wing and acquires combat helicopters The federal government created an aviation wing for the Nigerian Army and acquired combat helicopters for its operations. According to the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the BELL UH-1H, HUEY helicopters were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Friday.

By: Babajide Okeowo Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has accused the international oil company (IOC) in Nigeria of doing everything it can to thwart the survival of the Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals through manipulation and sabotage of crude oil prices. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) made the allegations while addressing a group of …

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for achieving important milestones in his country’s economic diversification efforts. The Ministry successfully executed the first commercial transaction under the National Gold Purchase Program (NGPP), which has injected $5 million into Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves and N6 billion into the rural economy. The President praised the ministry’s efforts, stating, …

Lagos: Cholera patients in Eti-Osa LGA consumed unregistered tiger nut drink As of June 21, Lagos had recorded 24 deaths and 35 confirmed cases of cholera. Ogunyemi said a survey showed that people who visited hospitals said they had consumed a particular tiger nut drink. He said officials were then sent to look for the drink in other locations to …

The Labor Party (LP) Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has distanced himself from reports on social media that he criticized the Federal Government’s alleged spending on the national anthem. In a statement issued by his Media Office in Abuja on Sunday, Obi’s spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, clarified that Obi has not made any comments regarding the new …

Comrade People’s Redemption Party (PRP) acting publicity secretary, Muhammad Ishaq, has condemned the recent demolition of market stalls, temporary market buildings, containers and stalls in Maiduguri, the Bauchi State capital. Ishaq described the action carried out “under the supervision of Governor Bala Muhammad” as “a stark reminder of his callous and misguided leadership”. The opposition leader who spoke through a …

Gunmen kill an army general in Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Police Command, FCT, has launched an investigation into the gruesome murder of a retired Brigadier General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe. General Udokwe was assassinated on Saturday by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers. A statement issued by the territory’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, …

Ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to political parties and candidates to respect legal requirements for fair access to public facilities. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Information and Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement on Friday, stressed the need for compliance …

Tensions escalated in Kano after Kano State governor, Abba Yusuf, requested police assistance in ousting ousted Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, which was rejected by the Police. Kano State Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, Friday, gave reasons why the police ignored Governor Yusuf’s directive on the eviction of the ousted Emir of Kano. This comes just days after a Federal …