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 FEC. Has Finally Put An End To Poverty In Nigeria, Through The Approval Of Annual $5bn Humanitarian, Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund T he Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved the establishment of the Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund to alleviate economic hardship for vulnerable Nigerians. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Betta Edu, announced at the end of the third council meeting, presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, that a Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund has been approved. The fund is expected to generate up to $5 million annually and will be overseen by a governing board.  The board will supervise the fund's implementation, which its members will meticulously work out. Relevant ministers, including the finance minister, will be involved. This flexible form of financing is designed to help Nigeria respond effectively to humanitarian crises and challenges and address the country's pove

  It's abusive, lacks merit' — Tinubu asks court to dismiss Atiku's appeal. President Bola Tinubu has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss the appeal filed by Atiku Abubakar and the People's Democratic Party (PDP). As per The Cable News, President Tinubu has stated that the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party is both abusive and lacks merit. You may recall that Abubakar and the PDP had filed a petition challenging the results of the presidential election held on February 25. The petitioners had raised several issues, including the alleged irregularities and non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the election. It was alleged that Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, did not meet the requirements to run for office and did not win the election by a majority of lawful votes. However, the presidential election petition tribunal ruled on September 6 that Abubakar could not prove all the claims in his petition. Following this, the PDP candidate filed an appeal wi

ND PHC. Grand Planned Major Relief For Over 70 Manufacturing Firms In Lagos And Ogun States-FG Over 70 manufacturing companies operating in Lagos and Ogun States are set to experience a major relief as the federal government through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has begun the process of sustainably solving their energy challenge with the introduction of an efficient and stable Bilateral power project for them. The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, accompanied by the Governors of Lagos and Ogun States, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun, respectively and the Managing Director of NDPHC, Mr. Chiedu Ugbo, yesterday kick off the NDPHC/Agbara Industries Bilateral Energy Sales Roadshow. The roadshow was an avenue for the federal government, the two state governments, NDPHC and the technical and financial partners to present to meet and interact with the companies, assuring them of the opportunities inherent in the proposed bilateral power project for them. The Vice

  NUPRC canvasses African investors to address a 3.1 million cubic feet per day gas deficit by 2030. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has urged businesses operating in the African oil and gas sector to take advantage of Nigeria's new regulatory and commercial environment. The aim is to halt the projected gas deficit of 3.1 billion cubic feet per day by 2030. Speaking at the Africa Oil Week in Cape Town, South Africa, the CEO of NUPRC, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, stated that opportunities are available for existing investors and new entrants in the Nigerian upstream gas sector. During a presentation at a recent conference, Komolafe discussed the potential for investment opportunities in Nigeria's upstream petroleum sector about the Energy Transition Regime. He highlighted the favourable fiscal incentives outlined in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) and encouraged interested investors to take advantage of them.  Komolafe also emphasized Nigeria's potentia

War Of Words, As APC Tackle Obi Over Tinubu The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023, election, Mr. Peter Obi, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, were yesterday locked in a verbal war over the alleged identity controversy of President Bola Tinubu . Obi had asked President Tinubu to save Nigeria and Nigerians further embarrassment by clearing the air on his identity, but the APC insisted the President had no identity crisis. This  came as the British Broadcasting Corporation, BBC, said there was no evidence to show that Tinubu submitted a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. However, In a swift response, Atiku described the BBC report as a jaundiced and hatchet job. Speaking at a briefing in Abuja yesterday, Obi noted that he, like many other Nigerians, had to answer embarrassing questions about the genuineness of the President’s academic credentials, especially his Chicago State University, CSU, certificate. Acco

The Federal Government has directed all contractors to commence work on their respective sites within 14 days. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, directed and appealed to all contractors to move to their respective sites within 14 days. During a meeting with contractors, partners, and stakeholders in the works sector at the ministry's conference room in Abuja, Umahi urged contractors to stop making promises and instead focus on delivering quality work. He emphasized that their ability to provide was more critical than making statements. The Director (Information), Press and Public Relations at the Ministry, Blessing Lere-Adams, issued a statement saying that the minister directed all contractors to go back to their respective sites and carry out permanent jobs that would stand the test of time and that letters would be issued to this effect. He said there would be no processing of certificates or payment of mobilization fees to contractors who failed to obey the rules. "If yo

  Former Govs, Ex-Ministers, Others Under  Investigation —EFCC After receiving petitions, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced that they are investigating some former governors, ministers and ministry officials. The Commission stated that details of their involvement will be made public soon . Mr Dele Oyewale, spokesperson for the Commission, disclosed that the EFCC has recovered N27 billion and $19 million in three cases. He also stated that the Commission is progressing in line with its mandate. According to Oyewale, the Commission is progressing in line with its mandate. They have received petitions regarding public officials, including former governors, ministers, and ministry officials. Investigations are currently ongoing, and details of their involvement will soon be made public. The Commission is also investigating monumental fraud involving some officials of the Federal Ministry of Power and Agricultural Procurement fraud, where funds meant for the Mam

  Peter Obi Call For President Tinubu's Personal Reintroduction Of Self   The Presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the February 2023 general election has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently provide his personal information. This includes his name, age, parentage, qualifications, primary national service year, and location of service (NYSC). On Wednesday, Mr Peter Obi made this call during a press conference organized by the Labour Party's Presidential campaign in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Obi stated that it is the responsibility of the President to address the public's call or assumption that Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu has failed to inform the general public about his identity, date and place of birth, gender, education from primary to university level, as well as his primary national assignment (NYSC). Mr Obi has stated that it is the President's responsibility to address the public's concerns regarding Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu&

  Breaking-Airlines To Pay Compensation To Delayed, Canceled Flight Passengers, FG  Festus Keyamo, the Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Management, recently made an important announcement regarding the resumption of payment of compensation to customers for cancelled or delayed flights by domestic carriers. Keyamo addressed the challenges faced by passengers due to flight delays and cancellations during a meeting with members of the Airline Operators in Nigeria (AON) in Abuja on Monday. During the meeting, Keyamo highlighted the significant number of flight delays and cancellations recorded in the year 2022. The data revealed an alarming figure of over 47,144 cases across various airlines, with Airpeace, Overland, and Azman being among the airlines most affected by these issues. According to a report by The Cable, the minister issued a warning, stating that the Federal Government might soon activate the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) Act in response to the prevailing situation. The ac

  My Certificates Are Not Forged-Atiku Former Vice President and 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed speculations concerning his secondary school certificate. On Tuesday, Atiku's media aide, Chief Dele Momodu, clarified a discrepancy in Atiku's secondary school certificate. Momodu explained that despite appearances to the contrary, Atiku's certificate is legitimate. He described this in a post on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account on behalf of Atiku. Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made allegations of forgery against Atiku. They questioned the validity of the name "Sadiq Abubakar" on his WAEC certificate, which made it necessary for him to clarify certain discrepancies in his credentials. Dele Momodu received the allegations and forwarded them to the former Vice President. In response to the accusations, Atiku explained that he used the name "Sadiq Abubakar" to

Niger Delta, And Their Road Situation Is Deplorable, Chief E.K  Clark Tells Tinubu   Elder Statesman, Edwin Clark, has said that Niger Delta roads, the region that produces Nigeria’s wealth, are in deplorable condition, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on them.      Clark, who made the appeal at a press briefing, in Abuja, yesterday, said that if the infrastructure in the areas remained in deplorable conditions, the situation will contribute to the continuous decline in oil revenue accruing to the government.     He lamented that the country’s hope of revamping the national economy was being challenged with the unfortunate state of affairs in the South South region .   The elder statesman decried the recent calamity in the region when 20 people were burnt, following an accident that occurred at Koko Junction on the Warri-Benin highway due to bad roads.     He said that the dilapidated state of the road has a direct link to the calamity, which the people of t

  Bazaar-As UBA Bank Set To Boast Royal Costumer Account Balance UBA Plc has announced its Super Savers Draw, which promises to bring more excitement and opportunities to its customers. UBA is committed to rewarding loyalty and promoting a culture of savings, and the Super Savers Draw is a chance for more of its customers to become millionaires. The draw will take place at the UBA Head Office in Lagos this December and is open to new and existing UBA account holders in Nigeria. Over 100 lucky customers can win mouth-watering prizes, including a grand prize of N10 Million Jackpot for one lucky winner, a Star Prize of N5 million for another winner, and an N1.8 million rent allowance for one year for another lucky customer. Other prizes up for grabs include a shopping allowance of N500,000, a cash prize of N100,000 each for 35 winners, and N10,000 for the top 50 transacting customers. UBA is allowing its customers to win big with its unique draw. 10 Current or savings account holders (CAS

  Governor Sanwo-Olu Has Called On Both The Executive And Legislative Arms Of The Government To Work Together Towards the Development Of The Blue Economy During a courtesy visit by members of the Senate Committee on Marine Transportation led by its chairman, Senator Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni at Lagos House, Marina, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emphasized the need for the executive and the legislature to invest more in the development of the blue economy sector in Nigeria. He urged everyone to work together to reduce bottlenecks and create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive in Lagos State, particularly in the blue economy sector. The Governor lauded the visit of the Senate Committee on Marine Transportation to Lagos State for oversight functions, saying it was timely and strategic. He urged them to provide adequate recommendations and suggestions to the Red Chamber on advancing the country through the blue economy. The first step is to thank Mr President (Bola

Military General Sentence To Seven Years Imprisonment By A Court-Martial Yesterday, the Special Army Court-martial in Abuja sentenced Maj Gen Umaru Mohammed, former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, to seven years for fraud. President of the Special Court Martial, Major General James Myam, read the sentences and ordered the convicted senior officer to refund the Nigerian Army the sum of $2,053,200 and N1,690,000. Mohammed was charged with eighteen counts of Stealing, forgery, misappropriation, and conspiracy. The sentences passed on him amounted to 49 years imprisonment, but the court announced that the sentences would run concurrently. As a result, the sentence was reduced to seven years. The army general pleaded not guilty to all the allegations, but the court found him guilty of 14 out of 18 charges. Despite being considered a wealthy army general, the judge described Umar Mohammed's crimes as "the most fearless case of fraud ever recorded in the

 Federal Government Has Rule Out Negotiating With Bandits In Zamfara State And The Neighboring States As An Option The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, stated yesterday that dialogue with bandits to resolve the issue of armed banditry in Zamfara State and neighbouring states was not an option. Abubakar mentioned that many states have tried and failed with this method. Instead, he urged the European Union to support Nigeria's efforts in combating terrorism through intelligence sharing and providing equipment. Meanwhile, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, announced the conversion of Mustapha Umar Elkanemi Arabic (Teachers) College in Maiduguri into a specialized institute that teaches Arabic and Islamic education to counter the ideology of Boko Haram. During a meeting at the Ministry's headquarters in Abuja, Abubakar spoke to the European Union delegation led by Samuela Isopi, the Ambassador of the European Union to Nigeria and ECOWAS. Badaru requested th