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The 2021 budget of the Federal Government contains 316 duplicated projects valued at N39.5bn, BudgIT, a civic-tech non-profit organisation in Nigeria declared on Tuesday. BudgIT said its investigations further revealed that 115 of the duplicated projects were from the Federal Ministry of Health, describing the development as disturbing. The Lagos-based firm disclosed this in a statement issued by its Communications …

There was jubilation in Enugu State on Wednesday when the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu, Ejike Mbaka, resurfaced after his whereabouts had caused confusion in the state. When Mbaka returned in a vehicle a few minutes past 2 pm, his supporters were seen shouting ‘Father Mbaka, Oh! you are home!.” The reverend father later came out of the vehicle …

Edo State Internal Revenue Service (EIRS) is set to embark on a name and shame campaign of defaulting tax payers, in its renewed drive to ensure compliance with tax laws. The Executive Chairman of EIRS, ‘Nidu Inneh, in a statement, said the list includes owners of hotels, bars, eateries, restaurants, trade associations, as well as lawyers, architects, medical professionals and …

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State is worried that the Federal Government of Nigeria seems not to care about the scandals associated with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Obaseki has therefore, reiterated the call for the restructuring of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to drive development of the South-South region. The governor made the call during a meeting …

…Activist Eholor Appears before Committee on Ethics and Privileges By Okhide Em’ya David Nigeria’s Senate has begun hearing in the allegation of assault on security guard, Clement Sagwak by Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Chairman, Danladi Umar at Banex Plaza in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The Global President of One Love Foundation and human rights activist, Chief Patrick Osagie Eholor …

The Federal Government has again approved the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification to June 30. The extension was as a result of the virtual meeting chaired by the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami, and attended by the chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof Adeolu Akande, the executive vice-chairman/CEO of NCC, Prof …

The storm surrounding the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, highlights the fragility of democracy and its guardrails in Nigeria, and the arduous task required to strengthen the nation’s brittle socio-political fabric. Our appraisal of the saga leaves us with only one conclusion: Mr Pantami needs to take leave of his exalted public office or be relieved …

The Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka yesterday,  reacted to the allegation by the Presidency that he attacked President Muhammadu Buhari because he was refused a contract, saying that no amount of even oil block would make him trade with his prophetic anointing. Mbaka said he was not deterred but rather happy that the truth …

…Ondo govt, Amotekun react Fresh acts emerged, yesterday, of how some herdsmen and bandits are devising new methods to infiltrate the Southern part of the country. Security sources informed Vanguard that buses loaded with Northern youths have been arriving in various parts of the south, especially South-West, mostly at night. It was gathered that collaborators of suspected sponsors have established …

Jennifer Gates, the eldest daughter of Billionaire Bill Gates and estranged wife, Melinda Gates, has reacted to the divorce statement issued by her parents. Bill and Melinda issued the statement yesterday announcing that their marriage of 27 years is over. They, however, said they would continue to work together on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The estranged couple posted …