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  1. Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    Nigeria Concerns Rise for Betta Edu as Tinubu Initiates Probe into National Social Investment Programmes

    President Bola Tinubu has initiated a special panel to investigate the National Social Investment Programmes, which were previously overseen by the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. Announced by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the panel, led by...
  2. Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    Nigeria Tinubu Claims Poverty Has No Place in Nigeria

    In a recent address to Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu asserted that Nigerians have no reason to be poor. Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu challenged the governors to prioritize policies that benefit all citizens, transcending political...
  3. Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    Nigeria Peter Obi Responds to President Tinubu's 60% Cut in Travel Entourage

    In a bold statement via his verified X handle on Wednesday, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for a more substantial 60% cut in the overall cost of governance at the Federal level. This stance follows President Bola Tinubu's recent decision to reduce the...
  4. Atiku's Spokesperson Shifts Allegiance, Declares Support for Tinubu at Aso Rock Meeting, Stirring Online Controversy

    Nigeria Atiku's Spokesperson Shifts Allegiance, Declares Support for Tinubu at Aso Rock Meeting, Stirring Online Controversy

    In a surprising turn of events, Daniel Bwala, the former presidential campaign spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar, met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Wednesday. The closed-door talks concluded with Bwala expressing his readiness to collaborate with the Tinubu-led...
  5. Tinubu Implements 60% Reduction in Travel Delegations for Self and Officials

    Nigeria Tinubu Implements 60% Reduction in Travel Delegations for Self and Officials

    President Bola Tinubu has approved a groundbreaking directive to reduce the size of official delegations for both foreign and domestic trips by up to 60%. The decision, communicated by Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, highlights the drastic cut in the number of accompanying individuals for...
  6. Tinubu Calls Interior Minister to Presidential Villa Amidst Fraud Allegations

    Nigeria Tinubu Calls Interior Minister to Presidential Villa Amidst Fraud Allegations

    President Bola Tinubu has reportedly summoned the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, the meeting gains significance amid Tunji-Ojo's alleged involvement in a fraud scandal linked to the suspended Minister of Humanitarian...
  7. Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Nigeria Suspended Minister Betta Edu Denied Access at Aso Villa After Financial Scandal

    Channels Television has confirmed that the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, was seen at the Aso Villa in Abuja moments after her suspension on Monday afternoon. However, she was reportedly denied access to President Bola Tinubu. Edu, embroiled in a...
  8. Peter Obi Raises Alarms Over Budget Disparities: N5 Billion for Student Loans, N6 Billion for Legislators' Car Park Sparks National Concerns

    Nigeria Peter Obi Raises Alarms Over Budget Disparities: N5 Billion for Student Loans, N6 Billion for Legislators' Car Park Sparks National Concerns

    In a scathing critique posted on X, former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, lambasted the inadequate attention given to human capital development in Nigeria, pointing out its detrimental impact on investment challenges. Obi expressed shock at the stark budgetary contrast in the 2024...
  9. Tinubu Shuffles Government: FCCPC and BPE Chiefs Fired in Surprise Move

    Nigeria Tinubu Shuffles Government: FCCPC and BPE Chiefs Fired in Surprise Move

    President Bola Tinubu has dismissed the Chief Executives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). According to a late Monday statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, the removal of Babatunde Irukera from the...
  10. President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    Nigeria President Tinubu Launches Inquiry into Humanitarian Ministry Amidst Financial Controversy

    President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, led by Betta Edu. The directive follows controversy surrounding Edu's alleged approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account, raising concerns...
  11. Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    Nigeria Betta Edu Faces Questions Over Flight Funds to Kogi – a State with No Airport

    In a leaked internal memo dated November 6, 2023, Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, approved funds for flight tickets and airport taxis for her ministry's staff to Kogi — a state without an airport. The memo, titled 'The Disbursement Under the 2023 Grant...
  12. Bola Tinubu Clears N12 Billion in Outstanding Payments; Super Eagles and National Teams Finally Catch a Break

    Nigeria Bola Tinubu Clears N12 Billion in Outstanding Payments; Super Eagles and National Teams Finally Catch a Break

    President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the disbursement of a staggering N12 billion to clear outstanding payments for the Super Eagles and other national teams across various sports. The announcement, made through an official statement on the President's media handle, marks a...
  13. Wike: I Turned Down Bribes to Support Tinubu's Presidency

    Nigeria Wike: I Turned Down Bribes to Support Tinubu's Presidency

    Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, disclosed that he was offered substantial incentives to work against the emergence of President Bola Tinubu. Despite these offers, Wike asserted that he stood firm in support of Tinubu's presidential aspirations. The revelation was...
  14. President Tinubu Hails Funke Akindele's Cinematic Triumph with 'A Tribe Called Judah,' Nollywood's First Billion Naira Blockbuster

    Nigeria President Tinubu Hails Funke Akindele's Cinematic Triumph with 'A Tribe Called Judah,' Nollywood's First Billion Naira Blockbuster

    President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Nollywood actress Funke Akindele for her groundbreaking film, 'A Tribe Called Judah,' which achieved the remarkable feat of grossing N1 billion within just 21 days of its cinema release. In a statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale...
  15. Tinubu Warns Security Chiefs: No Room for Failure in National Security Battle

    Nigeria Tinubu Warns Security Chiefs: No Room for Failure in National Security Battle

    In a commanding address during a Presidential Security Briefing at the State House, Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called upon security chiefs to ensure a conclusive victory against the multifaceted security threats plaguing the nation. Acknowledging progress in eliminating certain...
  16. Public Funds Scandal: Tinubu's Minister Accused of Diverting Millions to Private Account in Nigeria

    Nigeria Public Funds Scandal: Tinubu's Minister Accused of Diverting Millions to Private Account in Nigeria

    Sahara Reporters exposes a letter from Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, directing over N585 million of public funds into a private account belonging to Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola. Former NSIPA CEO Halima Shehu alleges moving N30 billion to prevent Edu's embezzlement, accusing Edu...
  17. Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for NPA and NIMASA

    Nigeria Tinubu Appoints Executive Directors for NPA and NIMASA

    President Bola Tinubu has unveiled strategic appointments for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). In an official statement on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed the key...
  18. Moghalu and Presidency Clash Over Nigeria's Economy: Blame Game Intensifies Amidst Claims and Counterclaims

    Nigeria Moghalu and Presidency Clash Over Nigeria's Economy: Blame Game Intensifies Amidst Claims and Counterclaims

    In a recent verbal clash, the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, and the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, exchanged heated words, blaming each other for the current state of Nigeria's economy. This...
  19. Federal Mandate: Ministries Instructed to Remit 100% Internally Generated Revenue to New Treasury Account for Fiscal Transparency

    Nigeria Federal Mandate: Ministries Instructed to Remit 100% Internally Generated Revenue to New Treasury Account for Fiscal Transparency

    In a bid to bolster revenue generation and instill financial discipline, the Federal Ministry of Finance has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to remit their entire internally generated revenue (IGR) to the newly established Treasury Single Account (TSA). The circular...
  20. Tinubu Suspends NSIPA National Coordinator Over Financial Allegation

    Nigeria Tinubu Suspends NSIPA National Coordinator Over Financial Allegation

    President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Program Agency (NSIPA), following allegations of financial malfeasance. The suspension marks a significant...
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