Terrorism: Defence chiefs urge Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to return to ECOWAS |#CDAnews
The Economic Community of African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff has called for the return of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to the regional body. They said the return of these countries to the regional body was…
CDA News updates you need to know Saturday morning|#CDAnews
Good morning dear esteemed readers !Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The EndBadGovernance nationwide protest is expected to end today with a one-million man demonstration that will be coming up in the 36 states and the Federal Capital…
N570 Billion Tinubu Gave To Governors Is World Bank COVID-19 Loan, Not FG’s Handout– Makinde |#CDAnews
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo has clarified that the N570 billion released to the 36 states was not a direct handout from President Bola Tinubu’s administration, but rather part of a World Bank-assisted initiative. This fund was intended to expand…
CDA News updates you need to know Friday morning |#CDAnews
Good morning dear esteemed readers! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: The President and Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has stated that his $20bn Dangote Petroleum Refinery was built to use Nigerian crude and add value…
Fed Govt goes tough on contractors-Umahi |#CDAnews
Works Minister Dave Umahi has said the Federal Government is determined to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of key infrastructure projects. He emphasised the importance of alleviating the suffering of road users on many roads across the country. Umahi…
PDP accuses Aiyedatiwa of repackaging Tinubu’s palliatives |#CDAnews
Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State has accused Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of making moves to repackage and rebrand palliatives sent to the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. It said the governor delayed distribution of the palliatives because of plans…
FG lifts suspension on Arik Air operations|#CDAnews
The federal government has lifted the suspension on the operations of Arik Air’s planes. The airline’s planes were grounded over a dispute between Atlas Petroleum and Arik Air on Tuesday, July 30. However, the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer…
Ex-CAF president Issa Hayatou dies at 77 — a day before 78th birthday | #CDAnews
A former President of the Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, is dead Hayatou’s death was made known by the FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, in a Thursday post on his Instagram stories. Infantino wrote, “Saddened to hear of the passing…
Senator Banigo Provides Update On Petroleum Industry Sabotage Probe | #CDAnews
Following an interactive session with critical stakeholders, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and others, Senator Ipalibo Banigo, a member of the 15-member Senate Ad-Hoc Committee investigating alleged economic sabotage…
Drama As Abia Commissioner Nominees Appear For Screening Without Credentials
There was a mild drama at the plenary of Abia state House of Assembly yesterday, as three out of six commissioner nominees sent for confirmation by Abia Governor, Dr. Alex Otti do not have any credentials. This followed an observation…