Day: May 17, 2024

Senate accuses governors of ‘killing’ local govts

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State governors have been accused yesterday by the Senate of misappropriating funds allocated to local government councils in Nigeria, saying that arm of government was dead in the country It also said the dream of achieving the objectives of the local government system has encountered harsh realities as successive governments have often eroded local autonomy, limiting their financial resources and control over decision-making. Consequently, the Red Chamber asked the federal government to stop further allocation of funds to caretaker committee-led local government areas, LGAs, and urged President Bola Tinubu to,…

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Portable releases new track following arrest

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Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has released a new song following his recent arrest by the Lagos State Police Command for failing to settle a debt related to the purchase of a G-Wagon. It was gathered that Portable had paid only N13 million after purchasing the vehicle, which was worth N27 million. He was said to have refused to pay the N14 million balance. Recall that the Lagos State police command released the singer on bail, on Thursday, after spending a night in custody. Portable, in an Instagram post…

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N90bn hajj subsidy is setback for Nigeria’s economy — Atedo Peterside

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Atedo Peterside, founder of Stanbic IBTC and ANAP Foundation, has described the Federal Government’s N90 billion subsidy for the 2024 Hajj as a setback for the nation’s economy. Peterside stated this in an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday. Recall that the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, said the Federal Government subsidised this year’s hajj pilgrimage with N90 billion. He stated this while flagging off the 2024 inaugural flight of Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia at Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport, Birnin Kebbi. According to him, the move has…

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Minister withdraws law suit against Niger Speaker over wedding plans For 100 girls

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Uju Kennedy -Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has withdrawn a suit earlier filed against the speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji over his plans to marry off 100 orphans from his constituency. The minister, speaking with reporters on Friday, noted that the ministry in collaboration with the speaker of the Niger state assembly, and traditional rulers from the state, are currently investigating the ages of the girls to ascertain if they are within the stipulated age for marriage. According to her, the Ministry of Women…

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Politicians share what they steal with the people – Senator Ndume

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Ali Ndume, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has explained the difference between corruption by politicians and other people. Ndume said corruption in Nigerian politics is people-driven and should not warrant any serious punishment. The senator admitted that politicians “steal and share with the people”. He stated this on Tuesday when he featured on Channels TV Politics Today while speaking on the death penalty as the deterrent for those caught with drugs. He said when politicians’ corruption is compared to others, it is a “small one’ He stated, “If you…

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UK journalists slam Harry & Meghan for visiting Nigeria

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Kevin O’Sullivan, a British journalist and presenter, has criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, for visiting Nigeria. This comes after another British journalist, Christopher Wilson, drew backlash for comparing Nigerians to Nazis due to the royal couple’s visit. The couple visited Nigeria to celebrate the Invictus Games, Harry’s tournament for wounded soldiers in Nigeria. However, their visit has faced criticism from British journalists and royal supporters. O’Sullivan, a presenter on TalkTV, stated that Nigeria doesn’t deserve endorsement from anyone, especially members of the royal…

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