In a nation where kidnapping, terrorism, banditry, and communal clashes have become tragically routine, Nigerian governors continue to pocket an average of N250 million monthly as security votes , a staggering sum cloaked in secrecy and free from public accountability. Originally intended as a flexible tool to tackle security emergencies and fund critical interventions from intelligence gathering to equipping local security outfits, these security votes have morphed into untouchable, untraceable allowances. They are not subject to audit, legislative review, or public scrutiny. In essence, they are a blank cheque handed to the most powerful politicians in each state, with zero…
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The Ad-Hoc committee set up by the Ekiti State House of Assembly to proactively avert breakdown of law and order as a result of issues surrounding charges for hostel accommodation and bed spaces at the State College of Nursing Science, has called for the reinstatement of the suspended 300L student of the institution. In a resolution made available to newsmen at the end of an intense meeting on Thursday, the Ad-Hoc committee headed by Hon. Babatunde Fawekun representing Ido/Osi I in the Assembly, the student Mr. Seluwa Oluwaseun Vincent was however directed to tender an apology in writing to the…
A popular #Tiktoker known as Disturbing who was also into JUSTICE FOR MOHBAD passed away some hours ago while he was on a live video…….
In Gombe State, a troubling pattern has emerged over the past six years: trucks and vehicles crashing into Christian religious processions during major celebrations. The first time it happened, it was treated as an isolated tragedy. Then it happened again — and again. Now, after the third such incident on Easter Sunday this year, questions are intensifying. Are these just unfortunate accidents, or is there a deeper, more disturbing undercurrent? On April 21, 2025, a truck carrying grain ploughed into an Easter procession in Billiri, killing five and injuring up to thirteen. Authorities pointed to brake failure and speeding, and…
Request for Expressions of Interest for Advisory Firm for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Operationalization of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to Manage Downstream Design, Investments and Operations of the Ekiti Knowledge Zone.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Lexicon Multiconcept Media Limited, Osabohem Alex Ologbosele, his company and one of his staff, Augustine Osas Iyoha before Justice E. Akpan of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. They were arraigned on six- count amended charges bordering on fraud, obtaining under false pretense and money laundering to the tune of N459, 050,000 (Four Hundred and Fifty Nine Million, Fifty Thousand Naira only).Before the charges were read to them, the prosecuting counsel, O.S Ujam, informed the court of her intention to substitute the initial charges filed…
The Director overseeing the office of the Director General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Mr Richard Ovie Esewhaye, on Thursday, received Dr Kabir Ali Masanawa, the newly appointed Executive Director/CEO of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau and head of ExploreKatsina.ng, on a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in promoting Katsina State’s tourism assets. Dr Masanawa expressed his gratitude to the Director overseeing the office of the DG for the warm reception and used the opportunity to formally announce his recent appointment as CEO of the Katsina State History and Culture Bureau. He emphasised the need…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a court order to seize properties worth N1.2 billion, allegedly owned by an Abia State public servant, Erondu Uchenna Erondu, following the Commission’s ongoing investigation into the diversion of N28 billion in public funds by state officials around the year 2010.Justice Emeka Nwite granted the seizure request on Thursday in a motion ex parte moved by EFCC lawyer, Barrister Charles Oni. The lawyer sought the court’s approval to seize the suspect’s properties on an interim basis, pending the conclusion of investigations and possible prosecution in connection with alleged economic and financial…
The National Economic Council (NEC) of the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved a $90 billion agribusiness expansion and livestock development plan, targeting full implementation by 2035 under the Ministry of Livestock Development.This was disclosed in a statement released by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), on April 24, 2025. The NEC’s approval endorses new strategies for agribusiness growth and livestock transformation in Nigeria, projected to generate up to $90 billion in economic value by 2035. NEC also approved the establishment of a Cotton, Textile, and Garment Development Board,…
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2025/2026 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (OSS) for qualified Nigerian youths.The announcement was made in a statement posted on the X (formerly Twitter) platform of PTDF. The OSS programme, which has undergone restructuring, is designed to “cultivate indigenous talent for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry” and now includes a strong focus on local capacity development. Where you can study Under the restructured scheme, scholarships are available for postgraduate studies in the following destinations:“Fully funded MSc scholarship will be provided in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and…
