Nigeria’s Bribery Epidemic: 87 Million Cases Reported in 2023

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Bribery Epidemic: 87 Million Cases Reported in 2023

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 11, 2024

A recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, UNODC, has revealed that Nigerians paid bribes a staggering 87 million times to public and private officials in 2023. This number, although concerning, shows a slight decrease in the frequency of bribery compared to 2019. In 2023, an estimated 27 per cent of Nigerians who interacted with a public official admitted to paying a...

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Supreme Court Strikes Down Governors’ Power to Dissolve Local Councils

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSupreme Court Strikes Down Governors’ Power to Dissolve Local Councils

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 11, 2024

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has prohibited state governors from dissolving local government councils and appointing caretaker committees. The court declared such actions unconstitutional and a violation of the principles of democracy and decentralization. The judgement, delivered on Thursday, came after a lawsuit was filed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), challenging the governors’ powers to dissolve elected local government councils and replace...

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S/Court Ruling On LGs Financial Autonomy, Step In Right Direction – Atiku

NewsNigeriaPoliticsS/Court Ruling On LGs Financial Autonomy, Step In Right Direction – Atiku

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 11, 2024

…Says Autonomy Should Apply To IGR Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that the Supreme Court ruling on financial autonomy for local governments is a step in the right direction. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections stated this on Thursday in a press statement. According to him, the autonomy should also apply to Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) from the respective local government authorities. “The judgment of...

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2024 AFNIS Summit To Harness Africa’s Mineral Resources – Alake

NewsNigeriaPolitics2024 AFNIS Summit To Harness Africa’s Mineral Resources – Alake

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 11, 2024

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has said that the forthcoming African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) 2024 is pivotal for harnessing Africa’s mineral resources to achieve sustainable economic development. Addressing journalists about the 3rd edition of the summit, scheduled to be hosted by Nigeria from July 16, Alake emphasized that the summit provides a vital platform that unites government officials, private sector stakeholders, and industry experts from across the...

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Kogi: Fanwo Commends Appeal Court Judgment, Affirming Ododo’s Victory

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: Fanwo Commends Appeal Court Judgment, Affirming Ododo’s Victory

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 11, 2024

Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications has commended the Appeal Court judgment affirming the victory of Alh. Usman Ododo as the democratically elected Governor of Kogi State. Hailing the judgment, Fanwo noted that the judgment represents “echoes of the indisputable victory” of the Governor at the poll. Addressing journalists shortly after the judgment on Thursday, the Kogi State Government Spokesman said the Governor will remain unwavering in his faith...

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NLC President Advocates Return To Old Pension Scheme

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNLC President Advocates Return To Old Pension Scheme

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2024

The President of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Comrade Joe Ajaero has advocated for a return to the previous pension scheme to ensure retirees’ financial security. NLC President speaking at the 2024 National Pre-retirement Summit on Wednesday organized by XEM, Comrade with the summit, themed “Challenges, Strategies, Prospects, and Opportunities at Retirement in Nigeria.” Ajaero stressed that the current pension system fails to fulfill its core purpose, exprand essed concern over the alleged significant pension...

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Federal Government To Import 500,000 Metric Tons Of Maize, Wheat

FoodNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Import 500,000 Metric Tons Of Maize, Wheat

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2024

The Federal Government has unveiled series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting the nation with the importation of 250,000 metric tons of wheat and 250,000 metric tons of maize. Senator Abybakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security disclosed this in his X verified handle @senatorAkyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days. He said the imported food commodities will be subjected to a Recommended...

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Enugu Government Set to Revamp GTC Enugu, Construct 8 STV Schools

EducationNewsNigeriaEnugu Government Set to Revamp GTC Enugu, Construct 8 STV Schools

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2024

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to commence construction of eight Science, Technical, and Vocational (STV) Schools in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ndubueze Mbah revealed this on Wednesday during the inspection of the Government Technical College, GTC, Enugu school premises. Prof Mbah further revealed the STV Schools will focus on three major areas; Science and Technology, Building and Architecture, and Industrial Agriculture. Disappointed at the present state of GTC Enugu, the...

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2027: NNPP Says Elected Members Will Be Ratified To Qualify For 2nd Term

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027: NNPP Says Elected Members Will Be Ratified To Qualify For 2nd Term

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 11, 2024

Comrade Ogini Sunday Olaposi, the Secretary General of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said that all elected office holders of the party shall be ratified to qualify for reelection in 2027. Olaposi in a statement on Wednesday said that all those elected on the platform of the NNPP in 2023 shall be encouraged to pledge loyalty to the leadership of the party and the board He said that the original certificate of registration is...

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Tinubu Steps Down Memo On Old Contract Awards For Road Projects

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Steps Down Memo On Old Contract Awards For Road Projects

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)July 11, 2024

President Bola Tinubu has stepped down some memos from the Federal Ministry of Works to allow the Federal Executive Council to re-examine projects that require augmentation and review. While briefing State House Correspondents after the Council meeting on Wednesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated that the council directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi to work with the Ministers of Budget and National Planning and the Minister of Finance to...

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