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The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) has summoned ex-Governor Abdullahi for questioning over the controversial dollar videos. In 2017, Daily Nigerian, an online publication, released some videos of Ganduje allegedly collecting contractor kickbacks. The ex-governor had denied the allegation, saying the videos were doctored. But speaking Wednesday at a one-day public dialogue on ‘Anti-Corruption Crusade in Kano’, …

The national leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has announced that its National Vice President, Engr. Munnir Atiku Lamido, is missing. The National PRO, MACBAN, Alhaji Muhammad Nura Abdullahi, raised the alarm in a statement on Friday. “We wish to bring to the notice of the general public and the security agencies that Engr. Munnir …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new Service Chiefs, Inspector-General of Police and Comptroller-General, Nigeria Customs Service. This is contained in a statement Monday evening by Mr. Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The statement said the appointed Service Chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and the Comptroller General of Customs are to …

An Abuja high court has ordered the Department of State Security (DSS) to immediately grant the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, unrestricted access to his lawyers and family members. The order followed an application filed by Counsel to Emefiele, Mr J.B. Daudu (SAN). Daudu informed the court that he had written letters to …

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has apologised to the Muslim community for his comment regarding the election of the 10th Assembly leaders. During a meeting with lawmakers in the buildup to the National Assembly election, Shettima had said, “Under the current dispensation, the worst incompetent Southern Christian is better than the most puritanical Northern Muslim for the Presidency of the Senate of …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of eight Special Advisers. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Thursday by Abiodun Oladunjoye, Director Information, State House. According to the statement, the new presidential advisers are: Mr. Dele Alake Special Adviser, Special Duties, Communications and Strategy Mr. Yau Darazo Special Adviser, Political and Intergovernmental Affairs Mr. Wale Edun …

President Bola Tinubu has suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This was announced in a statement by Willie Bassey, Director, Information in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the indefinite suspension from office of Mr. AbdulRasheed Bawa, CON, as the Chairman, Economic …

Some residents of Edo state have blocked the Benin-Lagos highway and other areas in Benin metropolis following the increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), The protesters who are mainly members of the Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO), called for urgent reversal of the fuel pump price. Wielding placards with inscriptions such as “Nigerians can’t buy …

President Bola Tinubu has asked Service Chiefs to work together to strengthen the fight against insecurity. Tinubu gave the warning at a meeting he had with heads of security agencies on Thursday. Addressing State House correspondents after the meeting, the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, said the President demanded frequent consultations among the agencies. The President also mandated the security …

The Police have given more updates on the attack on US embassy staff in Anambra State. The convoy of the officials came under attack in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Giving further insight of the attack, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, Police Public Relations Officer, said two policemen and two officials of the US Consulate were murdered. In …