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The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Zenith, Providus, and Jaiz banks have been apprehended by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid a sweeping investigation into an embezzlement scheme linked to former and current Ministers of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu and Sadiya Umar-Farouq. The affected CEOs are Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu (Zenith Bank), Haruna Musa…
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The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the suspension of Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Dr. Beta Edu over her alleged role in the attempt to steal monies meant for distribution to vulnerable Nigerians. CUPP’s National Secretary, Chief Peter Ameh urged President Tinubu to go beyond Edu and fish out…
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In an attempt to tackle the illegal ivory trade, the Federal Government has destroyed elephant ivory products, weighing approximately 2,436.15 kilogrammes valued at $9.9 billion in the illegal market. Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Ishaq Salako stated this at the crushing site in Abuja, saying Nigeria has successfully organised its first-ever ivory crush, destroying…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has empowered about 11,885 start up businesses in the last four years with an assurance of more attention to the Micro-Enterprises in driving economic development of the state. The beneficiaries of the scheme are mostly l indigent, vulnerable, and graduates of the skills acquisition centres in Lagos State. Speaking,…
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The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says the party is satisfied with the performance of Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state. Congratulating Governor Alia of Benue State over his victory at the Supreme Court, Ganduje in a statement by his Chief press secretary, Edwin Olofu remarked that…
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