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How Gas Pipeline Will Aid Nigeria's Economic Development

[Daily Trust] Abuja, Lagos, Yenagoa -- The Federal Government, on Tuesday, flagged off the construction phase of the 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) gas pipeline laying project, which will be concluded in 2023. What is the significant of this multibillion naira project to the country's economy? from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Mele Kyari and NNPC - One Year After

[This Day] A year ago, Mele Kolo Kyari was named as the Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). He succeeded Maikanti Baru, now of blessed memory. On July 8, 2019, the then incoming GMD made the following promises: (i) There will be no corruption without discretion. We will work with all shareholders within the NNPC group to ensure there is no discretion in the system; (ii) We will build this company to enable it to compete with its global peers. We are not saying we will from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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Governor Akeredolu Appoints Kinsman Of Former Ondo SSG To Fill Position

Following the resignation of Mr Ifedayo Abegunde as Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has appointed a new person to fill the position.  The new SSG is Temitayo Oluwatuyi, who is also from the same town with Abegunde.  Both men are indigenes of Akure, the state capital.  Oluwatuyi was the state's Commissioner for Natural Resources until he was appointed SSG.  Governor Akeredolu announced Oluwatuyi's appointment during a briefing at the Government House in Akure on Monday.  He said, “Today, I announced the appointment of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi “Tukana” as the Secretary to the State Government to resume immediately following the resignation of Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde.”  On Monday, Abegunde resigned his position as SSG following a cold war between him and Governor Akeredolu.  The resignation of the former SSG comes less than three weeks to the governorship primary election of the APC.  When contacted over ...
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Direct Attorney-General To Probe Missing N300bn Within 14 Days, SERAP Tells Buhari

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, to launch a probe into allegations that N300bn of public funds are missing as documented in the 2017 audited report by the Auditor-General of the Federation. SERAP in a statement on Monday signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, asked Buhari to mandate Abubakar Malami, the Attorney-General of the Federation to lead the probe into the damning allegations.   “The 2017 audited report reveals grim allegations of mismanagement, diversion and stealing of public funds, as well as unaccounted-for spending. The report suggests a grave violation of the public trust, and that the indicted MDAs and the National Assembly lack effective and credible internal processes to prevent and combat corruption.  “Investigating and prosecuting the alleged grand corruption documented by the AGF would improve the chances of success of your government’s oft-repeated commitment to ...
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Bandits Kill 18 Persons, Kidnap APC Chairman In Katsina State

File Photo: Gunmen No fewer than 18 persons were killed while the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, Yusha’u Dissi, was abducted when armed bandits attacked some villages in the region. SaharaReporters gathered that Dissi was kidnapped alongside a woman whose identity was yet to be known in Batsari Local Government Area. The bandits also killed three persons including a 12-year-old boy at Dan Alhaji, Kandawa and Tsugunni villages.  File Photo: Gunmen middleeastpress At Yar Gamji Village, the bandits on Monday killed 15 farmers. Residents of the area disclosed that the farmers were working on their farmland when the bandits attacked about 10am and killed them. “They killed about 15 people working on their farms before rustling undisclosed number of cattle. They also stole food items,” a source told SaharaReporters.   CRIME Insurgency Politics News AddThis :  Original Author :  Saharareporters...
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VIDEO: Sinach feat. Various Artists - Always Win

Sinach Multi Award winning International Gospel Artist, Sinach has released the new single – “Always Win” -  A message of hope and faith declaration reminding you that YOU WILL ALWAYS WIN!! The song features a global line up of artists across the world including Martin PK, Jeremy Innes, Cliff M, Farlon Lyte M, Brian Kim, Zefanate Worship, Soraya Moraes. Speaking about the song, Sinach shares: “Over the past few months we have all witnessed a shaking like we have never seen before. While many are talking about economic impact at corporate level, not many are paying attention to individuals whose hearts, mind, family and finances have been greatly effected by these events. These lyrics are not only inspiring, they are also full of faith declarations. I pray that as you sing along from different parts of the world, it will help you to focus on what is important and will cause a change and turn around in your situation because you can shine in this darkness ! You Will Always Wi...
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How to Step Up the Fight Against Boko Haram

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The joint military force comprising soldiers from Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria which is fighting Boko Haram insurgents has won ground but more needs to be done to make it fully effective, says a newly-released 40-page report from the International Crisis Group. from AllAfrica News: Nigeria via NEWS
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West Africa: How to Step Up the Fight Against Boko Haram

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- The joint military force comprising soldiers from Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria which is fighting Boko Haram insurgents has won ground but more needs to be done to make it fully effective, says a newly-released 40-page report from the International Crisis Group. via LATEST NEWS
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We Rigged 2016 Governorship Election For Akeredolu, Ex-Ondo SSG Says After Resigning

Ifedayo Abegunde, immediate past Secretary to the Ondo State Government, who resigned his position on Monday, has alleged that Governor Rotimi Akeredolu didn't win the 2016 governorship election in the state as declared.  Abegunde had on Monday morning tendered his resignation following a cold war between him and Governor Akeredolu.  He opened up on his resignation and issues between him and the governor in on a programme on Crest 87.7 Fm, which was monitored by our correspondent in Akure.  He said some "moneybags" in the All Progressives Congress including himself rigged Akeredolu into power in 2016 by manipulating the election result in his favour.  According to him, Akeredolu lost the 2016 governorship poll to the then Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Eyitayo Jegede, who he claimed was the winner of the election.  He said, "It was through the powers from me and other APC pillars that made INEC declare Akeredolu as governor after he had lost the...
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Arrest Of Magu Confirms Nigeria Stinks, Says Anglican Bishop, Adeoye

Bishop Seun Adeoye, the Lead Bishop of the Worldwide Anglican Church in Nigeria, has reacted to the arrest of the Acting Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, by the Directorate of State Security as a development that confirmed his statement on Sunday that Nigeria was horribly stinking of corrupt practices under the present administration. The cleric, who also doubled as the spokesperson for World Bishops Council (WBC), Africa in a statement in Osogbo, Osun State, explained that within seven days he issued two releases about the unhelpfulness of EFCC in a petition of alleged $7.5m fraud discovered at Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation. He said, “Just last Sunday, I signed a statement titled ‘Let’s weep for Nigeria’ and I lamented that efforts by some few courageous Nigerians to help in the fight against corruption in the country were not being encouraged as anti-grafts bodies’ activities, in particular the EFCC revealed to be slow and selective. “I have earlier in a sta...
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