The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Chief of Staff to the President, Alhaji Abba Kyari, signed and collected the 1,800-page document on behalf of the President
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He said: “In the face of dwindling oil revenue, I am very pleased to note the efforts being made by State Governments to diversify their internally generated revenue sources by opening up their economy for investors and providing a conducive enabling environment
The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Isiaka Gold, made the clarification in a statement on Wednesday
Olugbemi, who said he was surprised that Aluko could address the press on Tuesday and deny that he willingly attended the Sunday night meeting with Governor Fayose and that he spoke to the press under duress after the meeting, disclosed that he, out of genuine concern for peace, took Aluko to Eko Hotel in Lagos, the venue of the meeting
It said what Saraki had been receiving from the State Government was his pension, which other former governors across the country earn.
Wetkas in his testimony said Saraki received monthly salaries from June 2011 till August 2015
Buhari had last week said he would not assent to the Budget until he receives the breakdown
Those who died were the father, Shade Aduwo, and his two daughters – 16-year-old Adura and 18-year-old Mistura.
Their house was also completely burnt.
At the resumed hearing of the case, Wetcast, led in evidence by the EFCC counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN), said the defendant directed GTBank to transfer the funds to America Express Services, Europe Limited
Saraki is facing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal on a 13-count charge bordering on alleged corruption and false declaration of assets while he was the governor of Kwara State.
On 1st March 2016, troops of 155 Task Force Battalion received 10,000 refugees from the Republic of Cameroon at Banki and Bama axis. Two days later, Army Headquarters Special Forces (AHQ SF) Battalion also rescued 63 persons held captives by terrorists at Maleri. The same unit on 5th March 2016 rescued 779 persons at Fotokol general area, a border town between Nigeria and Cameroon
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, the Governor said Lagos State consumes more than 40 per cent of the fuel and energy needs of the country and therefore appreciates that the impact of the scarcity would be felt more in the state
Rather, Aluko said what was captured on video as a reconciliatory meeting with Fayose in Lagos on Sunday was organised propaganda to stain his image and malign his integrity
The documents showed how prominent people, including the family of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki; a former governor of Delta State, James Ibori; Argentinian footballer, Lionel Messi; and criminals hid money using anonymous shell corporations across the world
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission witness was led in evidence by the anti-graft commission’s Counsel, Rotimi Jacobs (SAN)
Kachikwu gave the assurance during an official visit to the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency on Tuesday in Abuja
To this end, the College Inaugural Alumni Lecture Series holds on April 13, with the topic: “Current and Future Trend of Technical Education in Nigeria Development.”
The Tribunal ruled on Tuesday that despite a suit filed at the Court of Appeal by Saraki questioning its ruling on the trial, there was no need to adjourn the case as demanded by the defence team
However, another SAN, Paul Usoro, and Mahmud Magaji (SAN) stood in for Agabi
The lawmakers were divided into two camps over the issue, with the face-off occurring about two hours after the inauguration of the sole administrators by Al-Makura
The Federal Government stated its position on Monday in a statement by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency