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….Seeks recovery of N1.07 trillion debt The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, on Monday, disclosed that fuel subsidy payouts from 2005-2021, representing a 16-year window, have cost the federal government a whopping N13 trillion on a conservative estimate. Mustapha, who quoted the policy advisory of the Nigerian Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), noted that …

The outgoing governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari not to grant ‘study leave’ to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, a few days before the inauguration of a new administration. Mr Matawalle, in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, alleged that the reason Mr Emefiele allegedly sought such study leave was “apparently …

The Independent National Electoral Commission and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have been listed among other panelists to discuss corruption in Nigeria’s 2023 elections. The panel is put together by The Conversation Africa which has over the last two years been hosting science policy dialogues that bring scientists and policymakers together to discuss issues.Related News According to a statement …

United States Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, today, announced steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during the nation’s 2023 elections cycle. These actions are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the Government of Nigeria as a whole, Blinken noted in a statement made …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lauded the promises of fresh military aid made by the European leaders he has met with in recent days. A file image of US made Pakistani F-16 fighters during the Azm-e-Nau-4 military exercise in Khairpure Tamay Wali in Bahawalpur distirict, Pakistan, on November 4, 2013. (Aamir Qureshi/AFP/Getty Images) Speaking to journalists after his most recent …

The PUNCH has exclusively gathered that following the incident that led to the arrest and detention of Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti on Monday, the suspect had apologised and given the sum of ₦‎12,000 to the assaulted officer to repair his damaged vehicle on Saturday. Seun Kuti after his arrest Impeccable sources privy to the incident confirmed the development to our …

Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has surpassed the current Guinness World Record holder. With her feat, she’s poised to break the Guinness World Record for the “longest cooking marathon by an individual” after hitting the 87 hours 50 minutes mark. The restaurateur began the competition on Thursday after she turned on her cooker at 4pm …

By Eben Enasco Three passengers on Saturday reportedly lost their lives when a trailer crashed into Popular Transport Company, Iyare Motors vehicle heading to Benin from Lagos, leaving many others with life-threatening injuries. The incident was said to have happened in the afternoon around the former toll gate area on the Benin-Lagos expressway. According to a viral video uploaded by …

*Initiative to discover, groom local artistes *Talent hunt named after outgoing CAN chair, Bishop Kure Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, at the weekend, unveiled a music talent hunt named after the outgoing Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Edo State, Bishop Oyenude Kure, to discover and groom musical talents in the state. Obaseki made the announcement at …

Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana said on Sunday that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, had sought his legal services following the singer’s assault on a police officer and that singer would turn himself in on Monday. Falana, who confirmed the development to PUNCH correspondent, also noted that the singer has enough evidence to defend himself. He said, “I am his lawyer …