Nigerian hospital smuggled 406 persons into payroll after FG takeover – Ministers
The Minister said the discovery was made after the federal government took over the hospital from the Anambra State Government. ByBakare Majeed February 27, 2024, Reading Time: 3 mins read The federal government has uncovered the illegal addition of 406…
FBI charges top NNPC official for taking $2.1 million bribes to help Addax Petroleum escape $2.4 billion liability to Nigeria
A senior Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation official has been slammed with bribery and tax-related charges in the United States, court filings seen by Peoples Gazette said. A jury recently returned a three-count indictment against Paulinus Iheanacho Okoronkwo after the Federal…
Senegal president pursues talks for new election date
Crisis talks called by Senegal’s President Macky Sall entered their second day Tuesday and aimed at setting a date for a presidential election he postponed, while civil society tried to mobilize support for a vote in the next few weeks….
Don’t engage in unethical conduct or delay cases in court, CJN warns Judges Ariwoola
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, on Tuesday, warned judicial officers in the country not to engage in unethical conduct that could expose the judiciary to ridicule. He said there was a need for judges not to…
Reps to stop implementation of revised guidelines for verification of nurses’ certificates
The House of Representatives has resolved to stop the implementation of the revised guidelines for verifications of certificates of nurses and midwives by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). This followed a motion of urgent public importance by…
NDLEA seizes largest heroin consignment at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted the largest heroin consignment at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. The Chairman of the NDLEA, Buba Marwa, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. The agency also…
CBN commences sales of dollars to BDCs
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has declared that it will be selling foreign exchange valued at $20,000 to all qualifying Bureau De Change operators nationwide. This initiative is a component of larger attempts by the apex bank to stabilize…
Senate confirms appointment of Hafsat Bakari as CEO of NF
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Hafsat Abubakar Bakari as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), which was forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation on Tuesday was a sequel to the consideration…
CDA News updates you need to know Tuesday morning
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Monday, approved the adoption of the Oronsaye Report aimed at the reduction of the cost of governance, for implementation. Minister of…
Rally Goes On,’ NLC Says After Last-Minute Talks With FG
A late meeting between the Federal Government and the Organised Labour on Monday night at the State House in Abuja ended in a stalemate. The rally goes on and it is part of their constitutional responsibility to ensure that the…