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Senate Summons Intelligence Chiefs Over Allegations of USAID Funding Terrorist Groups

On Wednesday, the Senate summoned top intelligence officials to investigate allegations made by U.S. Congressman Perry Scott, who claimed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funding terrorist groups, including Boko Haram.   The resolution came after Senator Mohammed Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, raised…

Governor Otti Inaugurates Radio Station, Hotel, and Hospital Built by Ogah, Applauds Job Creation Efforts, and Attends Civic Reception for CP Uche.

On December 29th, Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, commissioned three major projects in Onu Aku, Uturu, located in Isiukwuato Local Government Area. The projects, developed by Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, CON, Founder and President of Masters Energy Group, include Masters 105.9 FM, The Wilsons Hotels and Resorts, and…

INEC Proposes Computer-Generated Voting Slips to Replace PVCs as Sole Voter Accreditation Method

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering a shift in its voter accreditation process by recommending the use of computer-generated voting slips for individuals who do not have Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). This proposal was highlighted by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a consultative meeting with Resident Electoral…

SBM Intelligence Report Reveals Only Five Nigerian States Can Survive Without Federal Allocations

A recent report by SBM Intelligence has highlighted that only five Nigerian states—Anambra, Cross River, Lagos, Ogun, and Rivers—are fiscally self-sufficient and capable of surviving without revenue allocations from the Federation Account. The analysis revealed that from January to October 2024, these states demonstrated the capacity to meet their financial…

Federal Government Raises Alarm Over 20 Million Out-of-School Children, Calls for Urgent Educational Reforms

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, now estimated at 20 million. This troubling statistic poses significant risks to the country’s future development. Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, highlighted this pressing issue during the Education Sector Stakeholders’ Consultative Dialogue in…