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Fuel subsidy: FG may spend N1.5trn this year – Saraki

The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Dr. Bukola Saraki at the weekend said the Federal Government might spend a whopping N1.5 trillion on fuel subsidy this year. He added that government expended N600 billion in 2010 alone in subsidising the same products. Saraki, who is the chairman, Senate Committee on the Environment, spoke with […]

Bayelsa elders back Seriake for gov

As the race for the Creek Haven Government House of Bayelsa enters the critical stage, the quest of Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson to unseat incumbent Chief Timipre Sylva has recieved a major boost, as notable Bayelsa elders are now trowing their weight behind his candidacy. A statement made available to Daily Sun said the elders […]

ID card: Nigerians to have special identification numbers

THE Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Mr Chris Onyemenam, on Sunday, said the new national identity scheme being planned by the Federal Government will ensure that a special personal identification numbers (PIN) are generated for all Nigerians, to ensure security of lives and enhance business. Onyemenam, who spoke in Abuja, said the new […]

World’s population hits 7 billion

The world’s population is set to hit seven billion this month with implications for the health and rights of individuals everywhere, international experts on reproductive health have disclosed. “A world of seven billion people is a distinctive moment in history. It represents an achievement, as well as an unprecedented challenge for the future of the planet […]

FG to patrol borders with neighbouring countries

AS part of its efforts to stem the infiltration of foreigners into the country, the Federal Government has introduced joint border patrol between the country and neighbouring countries. The Minister of Interior, Mr Aba Moro, who stated this on Sunday while speaking with newsmen, disclosed that the ministry had played host to police authorities from Niger […]

Presidency probes multibillion naira pension fraud

The Pension Office of the public service is under investigation over an alleged diversion of pension fund running into billions of naira. Nigerian Tribune findings revealed that the fresh discovery of fund diversion is coming a few months after a similar fraud was unearthed when over one billion naira pension fund was discovered in private accounts. The […]

Jonathan, govs, under pressure over NDDC posts

FURTHER details emerged at the weekend indicating that the retirement of former Acting Managing-Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Pastor Power Ziakede Aginighan, was as a result of the Federal Government’s determination to ensure a smooth transition since he was senior to the new acting Managing-Director, Mrs Osato Arenyeka. The Federal Government approved the retirement […]

Ex Gov. Goje (Gombe) spent N1.9bn on dictionary •Book valued at N19,387 per copy

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed how the detained immediate past governor of Gombe State, Senator Danjuma Goje, spent N1.9 billion to print 98,000 copies of dictionary for students in the state. The revelation was contained in one of the 18 counts contained in the money laundering and misappropriation of funds charge […]

US to award $3m scholarships to Nigerian students

ABUJA—United States Government has offered $3 million scholarship grants to Nigerian students for the 2011 and 2012 academic year, the US Embassy disclosed yesterday. The scholarship scheme, under the Educational Advisory Centre, according to the Deputy Chief of Mission in the Embassy, James McAnulty, will afford Nigerian students the opportunity of studying in the United […]

Plateau begs FG for N75bn to solve ecological problems

Plateau State Government yesterday approached Federal Government for a total of N75 billion to solve ecological problems created by excessive tin mining in the state. Making the demand in Abuja, when he called on the Chairman of Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), the Acting Governor of the State, Ambassador Ignatius Datong Longjan stated […]

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