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N2.2b contract: Senate threatens Akpabio, NDDC boss with arrest

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Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio and Sole Administrator of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Effiong Okon Akwa have been threatened with an arrest warrant by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, over alleged non-payment of N2.2 billion contract. The duo, the chairman, Senator Ayo Akinyelure, insisted must appear before the committee unfailingly on April 12, by 2:00pm. Akinyelure, who briefed the press on the summons, restated that the panel had written several letters to the pair over petitions against them without any response, let…

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Kaduna train attack: Passengers’ manifest triggers controversy

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Over 48 hours after terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train, Nigerians are yet to know the number of passengers on board. The attacked train, which left at least eight passengers dead and 41 injured, saw the disappearance of scores of passengers. This is even as the terrorists, who went away with some of the passengers, have started calling their families to say their loved ones are with them. Although the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, said in a statement, Tuesday, that 398 passengers bought tickets for the trip, and that only 362…

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Obiano’s wife declares senatorial ambition

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Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, the immediate past First Lady of Anambra State, has declared her intention to join the contest for the forthcoming Anambra North Senatorial District election. Obiano also apologised to Governor Charles Soludo, Ndigbo and friends of Ndigbo over the incident between her and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu in Awka at the inauguration programme of Soludo on March 17, 2022. The former First Lady, according to a statement on Wednesday, disclosed this in Awka, adding that she would serve to empower the poor and needy, especially women and children. She…

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Nigerian firm, MD suspended by World Bank for bribery

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SoftTech IT Solutions and Services Ltd., a Nigerian information technology solutions company, and its Managing Director, Mr Isah Kantigi, have been suspended by the World Bank for alleged corrupt practices. The firm, which was involved in the National Social Safety Nets Project, was sanctioned for 50 months while the managing director was sanctioned for 60 months. This was contained in a statement titled ‘World Bank Group debars SoftTech IT Solutions and Services Ltd. and its managing director’, which was published on the bank’s website on Wednesday. The statement read in…

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Nigeria vs Ghana: CAF doctor collapses, dies after football match

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A Confederation of Africa Football’s doping doctor, Dr. Joseph Kabungo, has reportedly died after the Nigeria vs Ghana match yesterday at the Abuja stadium. Kabungo, a Zambian medical practitioner, was said to have died shortly after Ghana stopped Nigeria from qualifying for the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday. There are reports that Kabungo died as a result of the stampede that occurred at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja before the commencement of the match. However, another account blamed fans’ invasion of the pitch after the match for the…

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Angry fans destroy Abuja pitch, technical area over Super eagle’s inability to qualify for worldcup

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Angry fans invaded the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola Stadium destroying everything in sight immediately after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Ghana on Tuesday, which ended the Super Eagles dream of reaching a seventh World Cup appearance in Qatar in November. Ghana qualified for the World Cup thanks to the away goal rule after the first leg at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi ended goalless. Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen made four changes to the team that earned a goalless draw at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi Friday, with…

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Kaduna train attack: I warned of possible attacks on rail line – Amaechi

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Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation, has disclosed that he warned about possible attacks on the rail line and tracks that could lead to loss of lives and property before the Abuja-Kaduna terror attack that claimed lives on Monday. To prevent this, the minister noted that he had requested for necessary digital security and crime prevention equipment that could forestall such disaster, but was not approved. Speaking after visiting the scene of the incident on Tuesday, the minister expressed dissatisfaction over the incident, which he claimed, could have been averted with…

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2023: My focus is on building strong financial system, help Buhari finish strong, says Emefiele

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The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has reacted to rumours of his purported presidential bid in 2023, stating that he is focused on strengthening the country’s economy. In a series of tweets on his Twitter handle @GodwinIEmefiele on Monday, the CBN Governor said his commitment at this time is to to give all support to ensure that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari finishes strong. Several groups and individuals had been pushing for the CBN boss to contest for the 2023 election. The peak of…

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Suspected ritualist attempting to abduct kids arrested in Lagos

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Following a failed attempt to kidnap some pupils of a private school on Omole Estate in the Ojodu area of Lagos State, a suspected ritualist, Temitayo Olafisoye, has been arrested. It was gathered that Olafisoye and an accomplice, Kayode Akinola, visited the estate on Sunday and started loitering around the school premises. Their suspicious movement was reportedly noticed by some of the estate guards. However, on Monday, a woman, who used her car to convey her children to the school, reportedly parked close to the premises so the pupils could…

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Will Smith apologizes over assault on Chris Rock at the Oscars

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Will Smith has finally apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscars Awards, 2022. The heated moment between Rock and Will Smith occurred about two-and-a-half hours into ABC’s Oscar broadcast on Sunday night. While presenting Best Documentary Feature, Rock quipped, “Jada, I love ya. GI Jane 2 — can’t wait to see it,” directing his comments at Jada Pinkett Smith, who is bald and who has previously spoken publicly about her hair loss condition, alopecia. Though Smith appeared to laugh at the joke at first, Pinkett Smith rolled…

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