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WHAT HAS GOV ALIA DONE WITH BENUE’S N380 BILLION?

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2024August 28, 20240

By Peter Awunah, PhDawunahpeter@gmail.com Yesterday, I came across a shocking report in Daily Trust newspaper which read that 21 states of the federation are seeking loans amounting to N1.65 trillion to fund their 2024 budget deficits despite the increase in the allocations they have received from the Federation Account Allocation...

Nigerian government orders immediate repatriation of Zimbabwean cleric

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2024August 28, 20240

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the immediate repatriation of a Zimbabwean cleric, Mr Eben Nhiwatawi, for allegedly violating immigration laws. This was contained in a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Kenneth Udo, on Wednesday in Abuja. Recall that the cleric was apprehended by operatives of...

ICPC seeks change of attitude to wealth acquisition

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says Nigerians can eradicate corruption with a changed attitude to wealth acquisition at all costs. The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Musa Aliyu, stated this when he led the ICPC management team on a condolence visit to the family of...

Hip-hop community lost Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido to Afrobeats – Rapper, Illbliss

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Veteran rapper, Tobechukwu Ejiofor, aka Illbliss, has bemoaned the loss of music stars Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy who initially started their careers as rappers to afrobeats. Speaking in an interview with Radio Now 95.3 FM, Illbliss recalled that rap music was booming in Nigeria before rappers like Burna Boy,...

Rhuthee vs Wanni & Handi, Shaun, Wanni’s brewing romance, episode 4 of The Buzz serves up all the tea in Biggie’s house

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Episode 4 of Big Brother Naija: The Buzz season 9 delivered exactly what fans have been waiting for – unfiltered comments, inside scoop, and buzz-worthy moments! Joining Toke Makinwa on the couch was digital content creator Austin Betha, who didn’t hold back as they dissected all the jaw-dropping moments of...

Gunmen kill one, abduct two in Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Gunmen have killed one man and abducted two others in the Gadabuke community of Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The victim, identified as Garba Yakubu, was shot during the invasion of the residence of a man named Agaba Yakubu on Monday. The Police Public Relations Officer for Nasarawa State,...

Osun PDP suspends ex-Chief-of-Staff over alleged anti-party activities

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The former Chief of Staff to Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Peter Babalola, has been suspended from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, over alleged anti-party activities. Babalola, who was Chief of Staff during Oyinlola’s administration in Osun State, was appointed as the Chairman of the College of Education, Ila-Orangun, by Governor Ademola...

Angry youths attack Rep in Bauchi, accuse lawmaker of poor representation

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The member representing Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State in the House of Representatives, Adamu Hashimu Ranga, narrowly escaped being mobbed by angry youths who allegedly attacked his convoy in Ningi. According to reports, Ranga, who was elected in 2023 under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had attended the burial...

Tinubu set to travel to China to perfect rail contract, other MOUs

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

Plans are being perfected for President Bola Tinubu to travel to China by the first week of September 2024. According to the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the trip will afford Tinubu an opportunity to meet with the Prime Minister, Xi Jinping, during which bilateral matters will...

Northern youths write Tinubu, demand sack of NMDPRA boss

NewsDeskNgAug 27, 2024August 27, 20240

The Coalition of Northern Youths Organization has written an open letter to President Bola Tinubu, calling for the sack of the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed. The northern youths further issued a seven-day ultimatum asking Ahmed to resign or...

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WHAT HAS GOV ALIA DONE WITH BENUE’S N380 BILLION?

Nigerian government orders immediate repatriation of Zimbabwean cleric

Hip-hop community lost Burna Boy, Wizkid, Davido to Afrobeats – Rapper, Illbliss

Rhuthee vs Wanni & Handi, Shaun, Wanni’s brewing romance, episode 4 of The Buzz serves up all the tea in Biggie’s house

Gunmen kill one, abduct two in Nasarawa

Osun PDP suspends ex-Chief-of-Staff over alleged anti-party activities

Angry youths attack Rep in Bauchi, accuse lawmaker of poor representation

Tinubu set to travel to China to perfect rail contract, other MOUs

Northern youths write Tinubu, demand sack of NMDPRA boss