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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday, resumed work at State House, Abuja, after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom. Tinubu, who returned to the country on Saturday, spent his first day at work having lengthy meetings with some of his aides, an indication that the purported cabinet reshuffle might happen sooner. National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, were among the early callers at the president’s office. Another top official, who met with the president was his Special Adviser on Policy Coordination and Head of the Central Delivery Coordination…

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, October 21, 2024 re-arraigned the immediate past governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed alongside his Finance Commissioner, Ademola Banu on a 14-count amended charge bordering on alleged stealing and mismanagement of public funds to the tune of N5.78billion before Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin. Their re-arraignment was sequel to the transfer of the former trial judge, Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin to another division. Governor Abdulfatah and Banu were first arraigned on a…

As Nigerians continue to groan over the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, State reporters brings you the latest update on petrol scarcity, fuel price increase and Govt/citizens’ reactions. However, Dangote Refinery dpeaks on filing court case against NNPCL, others. Dangote Refinery, on Monday night clarified reports on the case instituted against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and five other companies over importation of petroleum products. The other five companies are Aym Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited.…

Today, the Supreme Court is slated to deliver a crucial verdict on the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following a lawsuit filed by 19 state governments. These states contest the constitutional basis of the laws establishing the anti-graft agency. This decision is eagerly anticipated by both the state governors and the EFCC, with significant implications for the agency’s operations across the nation. The contention arises from a previous Supreme Court judgment in the case of Dr. Joseph Nwobike Vs. Federal Republic of Nigeria, where it was noted that the EFCC Establishment Act originated from a United…

Wike will tear APC apart and there is going to be a fight between Wike and top APC members, but he will be disgraced in Abuja. ‘’If he isn’t careful, he will not be part of the people that will arrange 2027 politics. He is fighting God through Fubara and if he doesn’t resist, politics will leave him and he will be forgotten. He should stop all these troubles. ‘’I know he will not listen but what will teach him will happen. In all of these, Wike will not determine who will become the governor of Rivers in 2027. ‘’The…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in 2023 Election in Nigeria, has faulted President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima’s recent foreign trips, calling them “disturbing” and lacking “common sense.” Obi’s concerns stem from the timing of these trips, as Nigeria faces numerous domestic challenges. President Tinubu left for the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave and later went to France for another engagement. Meanwhile, Vice President Shettima traveled to Sweden for bilateral talks. The Presidency defended the trips, stating that the absence of both leaders doesn’t create a leadership vacuum, as they…

NNPC – Chevron Logo The NNPC Limited-Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture has made a groundbreaking oil discovery in the Niger Delta, specifically in the shallow offshore area of the Western Niger Delta, State reporters. This significant find was made possible through the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well, located in Petroleum Mining Lease 49. The well, which began operations on September 2, 2024, reached a total depth of 8,983 feet by September 13, uncovering approximately 690 feet of hydrocarbons within Miocene sands. This discovery appraises an extension of the already productive Meji field and demonstrates Chevron’s commitment to developing…

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has announced that it distributed N1.29 trillion to the three tiers of government in September 2024. This represents an increase of N95 billion compared to the N1.203 trillion allocated in August, despite a reported 14.5% decline in Nigeria’s gross statutory revenue. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance disclosed that the allocation was made from a gross total revenue of N2.298 trillion. The announcement was made during FAAC’s October meeting in Abuja, chaired by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance. According to the committee, the N1.29 trillion distributable revenue for September…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, allegedly grapples with an undisclosed health issue, and top military officers are reportedly vying for his position. Sources informed SaharaReporters that the situation has escalated as Lagbaja’s health concerns have prompted speculations regarding his future in the position. Appointed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, Lagbaja is the 27th Chief of Army Staff, taking over from Faruk Yahaya on June 23, 2023. The Chief of Army Staff plays a crucial role within the Nigerian military hierarchy, reporting to the Chief of Defence Staff, who, in turn, is accountable to…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of Auwal Danladi Sankara, the Commissioner of Special Duties in Jigawa State, for allegedly engaging in a romantic relationship with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. The arrest took place on Friday after Hisbah operatives caught Sankara in the act in an uncompleted building that reportedly belongs to him. Hisbah, known as the Sharia police, made the announcement following intelligence tracking and a series of complaints received about Sankara’s alleged misconduct. Abba Sufi, the Director General of the Hisbah Board, confirmed the arrest, stating, “Yes, it is true we have arrested…