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I was sacked for refusing to bribe Buhari’s minister – Ex-TETFund boss
“If they bring any evidence indicting me, I’m ready to accept death punishment,” the ex-TETFund chief said.
Against its rule, Senate holds plenary without quorum
The session is against the Senate’ standing order which stipulates that a one-third of its members is required, to form a quorum.
How Babangida caused division between Atiku, Obasanjo – TY Danjuma
Mr Danjuma narrated how Mr Babangida “hoodwinked” Mr Abubakar into believing he had his support to run against Mr Obasanjo in the 2003 presidential election.
80,000 displaced from North-east Nigeria since November – UN
A recent upsurge in clashes between non-state armed groups and the state security forces is forcing UN agencies and their partners to reassess the needs on the ground.
Why Buhari reinstated TETFund boss he sacked in 2016 – Nigerian Govt
Mr Bogoro was reinstated on Monday, over two years after he was kicked out of the agency
Minimum Wage: ULC, TUC, NLC reject N27,000; hold crucial meetings
The National Council of State adopted the N27,000 on Tuesday.
Nigeria declares Lassa Fever outbreak, activates emergency response
In 2018, there were 3,498 suspected cases and 171 deaths in the country.
NLC rejects N27,000 minimum wage
The Congress says it has called an emergency National Executive Council meeting for Friday.
Onnoghen: CCT judges express divergent views on restraining order
The CCT adjourned the trial of Mr Onnoghen to next week.
CBN retains interest rate at 14%
The MPR, the rate the CBN lends to commercial banks, has remained unchanged at 14 per cent for 30 consecutive months.
National Council of State pegs minimum wage at N27,000
The council’s meeting was presided by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
Obasanjo, Jonathan, Saraki, others meet Buhari
Messrs Buhari and Obasanjo are meeting two days after the former president accused Mr Buhari of planning to rig the 2019 election.
Nigerian govt asks CJN Onnoghen to ‘step aside’
A government prosecutor says a letter asking the top judge to step down had been dispatched.
CJN Onnoghen absent again as tribunal resumes alleged assets fraud trial
The top jurist issued a fresh summon to appear for trial today.
Police refuse to release Dino Melaye despite meeting bail conditions
The opposition lawmaker was arrested on January 4.
ASUU strike continues as lecturers meeting with FG ends without agreement
At least six other meetings have been held between ASUU and the FG.
Stop Onnoghen’s trial now, follow due process, NBA tells Buhari
Mr Onnoghen is facing trial on six counts of alleged false asset declaration.
Buhari sacks TETfund boss, reinstates ex-official accused of fraud
No reason was given for Mr Baffa’s sack.
Nigerian govt accuses opposition of planning to sponsor violence in 10 states
Minister says opposition wants to trigger a “constitutional crisis that could snowball into the establishment of an interim government.”
How I gave Fayose $5mn cash from Nigeria’s security funds – Obanikoro
Musiliu Obanikoro and Ayo Fayose were allies during the period of the transaction.
Major shakeup in Nigeria Police, FSARS affected
Acting IGP Mohammed Adamu gave the orders on Monday.
Farmer sues Buhari’s aide for alleged breach of ‘contract’
President Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Economic Management Team, Dolapo Bright, is accused of failing to pay a farmer he asked to conduct researches.
JUST IN: Buhari arrives Maiduguri for campaign
A former governor of Borno State, Ali Sheriff, was also at the airport to welcome the president.
Grass-cutting Scandal: Buhari orders prosecution of Babachir Lawal – Osinbajo
Also to be prosecuted is Ayodele Oke, the former head of the National Intelligence Agency.
Obasanjo attacks Osinbajo, says TraderMoni an ‘idiotic’ programme
The presidency has since replied Mr Obasanjo’s letter.