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Corrupt civil servants awarded N5.2bn contracts without approval – Wike

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Nyesom Wike, the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has refuted local contractors’ allegations that his government owes them N5.2 billion, stating that the debts resulted from contracts that were improperly issued by civil workers without ministerial consent. Contractors protested at the minister’s gate on Monday, claiming they were due approximately N5.2 billion for completed projects by the FCT Administration. Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, refuted the allegations, pointing out that the minister had already paid off a N10 billion backlog left by his predecessor and…

Tinubu removed 5% telecom levy under new tax law – NCC

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The Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Dr Aminu Maida, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has eliminated the 5 per cent excise fee on telecoms services in the new tax laws, a move likely to reduce cost pressures on customers. Speaking to reporters during an interactive session in Abuja on Tuesday, Maida clarified that the charge, which had been suspended at first, has now been abolished entirely. “The excise duty, which was around 5%, is no longer there,” he stated. The president was generous enough to remove it…

NYSC condemns assault on corps member in Anambra

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The attack on one of its members, Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has been denounced by the National Youth Service Corps NYSC . In a statement signed by the management and released on Tuesday, the organization called the situation intolerable and reiterated its dedication to the safety and well-being of corps members across the country. The statement said, “Management would not tolerate any individual or group undermining the safety of Corps Members for any reason and wishes to reiterate its strong commitment…

EFCC arraigns ICT consultant for alleged N131.8m, $200,000 fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC on Tuesday said it has arraigned an information and communication technology consultant, Umar Abdullahi, over allegations of fraud and money laundering worth N131.8 million and $200,000 The arraignment took place on Monday, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja. Abdullahi faces four counts connected to his alleged financial malfeasance, including collecting money by false pretence, advance fee fraud, and money laundering, which occurred between June and August 2024. “That you, Umar Abdullahi, within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court,…

Jonathan’s 2027 Comeback: A Call from an Ex-Presidential Aspirant

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Mathias Tsado, a former Action Democratic Party presidential candidate, has asked former President Goodluck Jonathan‘s close friends and family to pressure him to run for president in 2027. The call was made by Tsado, the Liberation Movement’s 2019 presidential candidate, in an appearance on Tuesday’s Sunrise Daily on Channels Television. He maintained that the only way to address Nigeria’s growing security and economic issues was for Jonathan to return to office. “In 2027, we need him back.” This is about saving Nigeria, not politics. He has the vision, the attitude,…

Top Russian general seriously wounded in Ukraine – Officials

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Russian officials say a senior Russian officer has been gravely wounded on the battlefield in Ukraine. Sergei Melikov, the leader of the Russian republic of Dagestan, stated that Lt.-Gen. Esedulla Abachev, a prominent commander in the Leningrad Military District, has been on the front line from the start of the conflict. Melikov posted on Telegram on Monday, saying, “He has held several important commanding positions, but has always been at the very front, at the most responsible and therefore most dangerous sections of the front.” He gave no other information…

ADC condemns ‘intimidation campaign’ against Aregbesola

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The African Democratic Congress has denounced what it called a concerted intimidation campaign against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the former interior minister. The attempt to paint him as a traitor to the Yoruba people is risky and undemocratic, the party cautioned. Aregbesola recently left the ruling All Progressives Congress for the ADC, where he is currently the national secretary, It is “amazing to see the zeal with which some President BAT supporters are trying to mobilize the Yoruba and South West people against Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola for merely exercising his democratic…

UTME: 6,458 results under investigation for high-tech cheating

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The results of 6,458 applicants from the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are being investigated by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) due to allegations of technology-driven malpractice. This was announced on Monday in Abuja by JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede during the formation of a 23-member Special Committee on Examination Infraction. He bemoaned the increasing complexity of exam fraud, pointing out that it had beyond traditional means. We discovered a lot of odd things this year, so we thought it would be best to increase our resources.…

Why Jonathan should not contest in 2027 — Shehu Sani

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Senator Shehu Sani, a former congressman from Kaduna Central, cautioned former President Goodluck Jonathan from running for president in 2027, stating that the political climate has changed. Political circles have been speculating about Jonathan’s return ever since the African Democratic Congress launched a new opposition coalition and discussions on a one-term Southern presidency have continued. On Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Sani made the case that the Peoples Democratic Party, which Jonathan led to victory in 2011, is today weak and dispersed. In the South-West, the PDP is supporting the…

FULL LIST: 20 teams compete as 2025/26 NPFL season begins Friday

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The 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League season, which is set to begin on Friday, August 22, 2025, will feature 20 clubs. This season promises to be an interesting campaign under its current moniker, as it marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight football league and the 36th since it became professional. Reigning champions Remo Stars FC and Rivers United FC will play the first game of the 2025–26 NPFL on Friday. The game will start at Remo Stars Stadium at 4:00 p.m. Four privately owned clubs are among the NPFL…