Category: News
Corruption, Banking Crisis, NNPC Management Crisis Will Worsen Fuel Scarcity
Nigeria’s current fuel scarcity is likely to persist and even worsen unless the Muhammadu Buhari administration takes radical steps to address certain root problems, among them corruption, banking snags and a crisis management in the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), according to information gathered through investigations by SaharaReporters. During our weeklong investigation, several players in…
Fashola, Amaechi others to earn N485m yearly
Each of the 37 ministers sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday will receive current remuneration packages approved by the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt. The current remuneration of public office holders is guided by the Remuneration Act of 2007. RMAFC had in June set in motion the process…
Nigeria anti-narcotics agents part of airport drug ring
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, on Friday said it had uncovered a suspected drug trafficking cartel that included some of the agency’s staff at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This is contained in a statement issued by the agency’s spokesperson in Lagos, Mitchel Ofoyeju, and made available to the News Agency of…
Buhari Plays Fast One On Niger Delta As He Demotes Kachikwu To Junior Minister
Prior to the announcement of the present Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr. Ibe Kachukwu, Nigerians eagerly awaited the president to bring in someone with shrewd knowledge of the oil and gas industry coupled with a man of integrity and transparency. However, the pronouncement of Kachikwu brought succor to the…
Delta, Alessi Partner to Bring Modern Design to the Skies
Attention to detail is in Delta Air Lines’ DNA, so when the airline decided to refresh and enhance its on-board serviceware in Delta One and First Class, it looked to the renowned network of designers at Alessi to create a signature line featuring a modern and functional design. Customers will see the product of Delta’s…
“I DID NOT STEAL NIGERIA’s MONEY” – Diezani Cries Out
What you are about to read is probably the most anticipated story of the year birthed in the long awaited authoritative investigative newspaper of the future. This pregnant saga fell into labour last week in the pre-natal wing of Pendulum ward of Thisday clinic and it has now given birth to a big bouncing baby…
Super Ministers and other stories—–Reuben Abati
“Have you congratulated our new Ministers?” “I am still thinking about it, actually. I don’t know whether to congratulate them or to commiserate or to pity some of them. They have merged Ministries that need not be merged. Some Permanent Secretaries are now floating. Six months and this is it?” “What kind of talk is…
AMBODE, EPITOME OF CREATIVITY, INTELLIGENCE – TINUBU
Lagos Gov Flags Off Smart Transportation For Metropolis …Injects 434 New BRT Buses For Ikorodu-Mile 12-CMS Corridor National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday described Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode as an epitome of creativity, intelligence and honesty in governance. Tinubu, who spoke in Ikorodu at the…
NPA WORKERS LANGUISH IN PENURY OVER TSA
On resumption of office, President Muhammadu Buhari ordered that all federal agencies and parastatals must remit money in one single account known as the Treasury Single Account (TSA). This decision of the Presidency met with diverse criticisms from Nigerians. Some believe it is a means of checking financial fraud and curbing corruption in high places…