Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Under Scrutiny The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a staggering sum of N37.1 billion believed to have been laundered within the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs during the tenure of former minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019. Exclusive details obtained by Sunday PUNCH…
In his heartfelt Christmas message, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the significance of reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ. He called on Lagosians and Nigerians alike to seize the festive season as an opportunity to strengthen love and kindness, fostering a sense of unity and generosity among communities. Amidst the challenges faced by the state and…
The House of Representatives Committee on Small and Medium Enterprises convened with Minister Wale Edun to discuss crucial aspects of the implementation of presidential palliative grants and loans. In a statement released by Chairman Mansur Soro of the House Committee, the committee aimed to assess the funding and releases to various ministries, departments, and agencies….
A startling revelation emerged from the investigation led by Mr. Jim Obazee, appointed by President Bola Tinubu to delve into the Central Bank of Nigeria’s affairs during Godwin Emefiele’s tenure. The probe unearthed a scam involving the ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and 12 high-ranking CBN officials, entailing the dubious withdrawal of…
Security agencies have turned their attention to the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, closely monitoring his every move following his release. The reasons behind this heightened surveillance remain shrouded in mystery, leaving the public speculating about the possible motives. Sources within the security circles hint at a potential connection to sensitive…
In a shocking turn of events, Nigeria’s former petroleum minister, Diezani Allison Maduake, has sent shockwaves through the nation by expressing her earnest desire to return and admit to financial misconduct during her tenure. This revelation, delivered in a heartfelt plea directed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is accompanied by a poignant disclosure – Diezani…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a malicious act of vandalism on its infrastructure, resulting in the collapse of two critical towers, T372 and T373, along the Gombe-Damaturu 330kV transmission line. The incident occurred on the 21st of December, 2023, at approximately 21:18 local time. Tower T372, situated near Katsaita Village in Yobe…
In a move to address Nigeria’s housing deficit, Minister in charge of the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mr Ahmed Dangiwa, made history yesterday by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The agreement, marking a pivotal milestone in the ministry’s housing action plan, aims to collaborate with…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern warning to Point-Of-Sale (PoS) operators regarding the availability of cash. In an official statement released on Thursday, Acting Director of Communication and Public Relations, Sidi Ali, highlighted the concerns surrounding a suspected collusion between some Deposit Money Banks and PoS operators. This collusion has reportedly…
In a significant move, the House of Representatives, chaired by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, unanimously passed the bill proposing the establishment of the South East Development Commission. Fifty-three years after the Nigerian civil war, this development marks a crucial step towards addressing the longstanding infrastructural challenges faced by the South East region….
