Day: August 7, 2026

VP Shettima begins 2weeks vacation; 1st leave since 2023

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VP Shettima begins leave

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has proceeded on a two-week leave, with effect from yesterday Thursday, marking his first official break since assuming office in May 2023. The development was announced in a statement issued yesterday by the Vice-President’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha. According to the statement, the leave will allow Shettima to dedicate time to study and reflection aimed at enhancing his capacity to continue serving the country. “The leave offers Senator Shettima an opportunity to review the administration’s ongoing programmes, deepen his understanding of emerging national and global policy issues, and…

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PFIPC scam: ICPC uncovers 2 more fake agencies operated by Adeniyi

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ICPC uncovers more fake agencies

…Recommends prosecution  The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies allegedly created by the self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, as it deepens its investigation into the fake agency scandal.  ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu (SAN), disclosed the findings yesterday after submitting the Commission’s interim report to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following a 30-day probe ordered by the President.  According to Aliyu, investigations established that Adeyemi was never appointed…

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’18 states under investigation over funds mismanagement’ – EFCC

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EFCC on states under investigation

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)  has disclosed that about 18 states are currently under investigation over allegations bordering on the mismanagement of public funds. The Commission’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure during an interview on television yesterday, but declined to name the states involved. Uwujaren spoke while responding to questions on the Commission’s decision to restrict an Osun State Government account, which he said was one of several similar actions the EFCC had taken or was preparing to take against state governments. Pressed to…

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“We’re borrowing funds to tackle hunger through road projects” – Umahi

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Umahi on borrowing funds

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s borrowing, saying the funds are being used to construct critical road infrastructure aimed at addressing hunger, insecurity and economic challenges across the country. Umahi made the remarks on Wednesday, during the flag-off of the 122-kilometre Kaduna–Birnin Gwari Road at the Afaka Mando Arena in Kaduna State. Responding to criticism over the country’s rising debt profile, the minister said the borrowings were being channelled into projects that would deliver long-term economic benefits. “So, when people say we are borrowing, we are…

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“Kaduna attracts over US$3.5bn in investment commitments since ’03” – Gov. Sani

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Gov. Sani on KD's investments

Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that Kaduna State has attracted over US$3.5 billion in investment commitments since the beginning of his administration in 2023. The Governor made this known in a goodwill message at the 2nd Nigeria–Saudi Diaspora Investment & Tourism Exhibition Summit 2026, held at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit, attended by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, alongside government officials, investors, diplomats, business leaders, and development partners, focused on strengthening economic cooperation, trade, tourism, and investment between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…

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2027: “This is last chance to unite Nigeria” – Obi

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Obi on 2027

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has warned that the 2027 general election is the last opportunity to unite Nigeria, noting that all hands must be on deck to change what he called the country’s “sad narrative”. This comes as the member representing Awka-North and South Federal Constituency, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, raised fresh alarm over an alleged plot to use fake security operatives to manipulate the upcoming election, stating that any such attempt would be resisted. Peter Obi, who spoke at an empowerment scheme convened by…

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“North suffered more from poor leadership, corruption than insecurity” – SDP Chairman, Adebayo

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SDP Chairman, Adebayo on North

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said the Northern region has suffered more from decades of poor leadership and corruption than from insecurity or population growth. Adebayo, who described the North as Nigeria’s greatest untapped economic asset, said the region possesses the land, population and productive capacity required to drive the country’s economic transformation if its leaders prioritise good governance over politics. The SDP candidate, who spoke at the ‘Arewa Awareness Summit on Unity Against Insecurity’ in Kaduna, said…

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