Reject $1.08bn World Bank loan, probe missing N233bn in NBET, SERAP tells Tinubu
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to reject the recently approved $1.08bn World Bank loan and instead direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to promptly investigate the allegations that over N233bn of public funds are missing, diverted or unaccounted for by the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc., Abuja and other ministries, departments and agencies [MDAs].
Edo IRS boss lauds tribunal judgment on Edo governorship election
The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Inland Revenue Service (EIRS), Oladele Bankole-Balogun Esq, has extended his congratulations to Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, following their victory at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal.
VANGUARD ECONOMIC DISCOURSE: Positive signs of recovery may be eroded if… —Prof Ngwu
By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor The little achievements and signs of economic recovery seen around recent economic reforms may be eroded by an increasing belief that the government is more interested in politics than in pursuing inclusive economic growth and development. Speaking to Vanguard at the backdrop of the up-coming Vanguard National Economic Discourse, Professor […]
Ooni, Sultan, Olu of Warri, others storm Oyo for 46th Alaafin
•MAKINDE: ‘Ifa’ didn’t pick someone who lobbied to become king By Laolu Elijah The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, and former Military Administrator of Oyo State, Oladayo […]
Humphrey Nwosu: Senate did not surprise me, by Tonnie Iredia
Late Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the outstanding Nigerian who led the team that conducted the June 12, 1993 presidential election recognized worldwide as the best in Nigeria’s history was buried last week. He was aged 83. AsDirector of Public Affairs and spokesperson of the Nwosu-led electoral commission, I am pained that I was unable to play […]
Navy to reinstate dismissed officer, pay N7m damages
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Nigerian Navy has been ordered to reinstate Naval Rating Officer Fagbemi Babatunde and pay him all outstanding salaries, benefits, and pension contributions from August 2008 to date. Babatunde was also awarded N7 million in damages and N1 million for legal costs. The Naval Officer, alongside his counsel, Qousim Opakunle […]
