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ICPC, Corruption Fight And Fake News
The ICPC should have learnt lessons on the ills of trial-by-media by now, but the contrary is evident. It all began when it put out a press release in November last year announcing that it had uncovered a N2.5 billion fraudulent payment by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to Pinnacle Communications Limited under the Digital Switch Over (DSO) from analogue television broadcasts in Nigeria.
ICPC: Corrupting the N2.5bn news – Daily Trust
Home Opinion ICPC: Corrupting the N2.5bn news ADVERTISEMENT The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) The ICPC should have learnt lessons on the ills of trial-by-media by now, but the contrary is evident.
ICPC: CORRUPTING THE N2.5bn
NEWS DIGEST – The ICPC should have learnt lessons on the ills of trial-by-media by now, but the contrary is evident. It all began when it put out a press release in November last year announcing that it had uncovered a N2.5 billion fraudulent payment by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to Pinnacle Communications Limited under the Digital Switch Over (DSO) from analogue television broadcasts in Nigeria.
Group backs El'Rufai on godfather comment, tackles Tinubu boys Newsdiaryonline
#TrackNigeria: As the debate ignited by Governor Nasir Elrufai on neutralizing godfatherism rages, a top northern group has thrown its weight behind the Kaduna Governor describing the responses by Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s boys as the ranting of ants. Declaring support for Elrufai, the Allied Vanguard for Defence of Democracy through its leader, Mohammed Sabiu Turaki said Tinubu and his boys carelessly jumped aboard a flight without actually knowing its destination.
Alleged N200m fraud: Daniel has case to answer, Court declares
By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor #TrackNigeria: Justice Olarenwaju Mabekoje of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, dismissed the no-case submission filed by a former governor of Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, who is being prosecuted for an alleged N200m fraud.
'The Legend of Buratai' launches in Abuja Newsdiaryonline
A fictional book titled, ‘The Legend of Buratai’, which chronicles the life of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai was on Monday, 17th May 2019, unveiled in Abuja. The fictional book titled, “The legend of Buratai” written by Dr. Abubakar Mohammed Sani was made public at the Merit House Auditorium in Abuja.
Shettima: Why I couldn’t take sides on Ganduje, Sanusi rift
#TrackNigeria – Governor, Kashim Shettima on Friday in Kaduna clarified media reports attributed to him over the split of Kano Emirate. The Governor spoke in response to question by a journalist at the end of the northern Governors meeting. The journalist had asked if media reports were true, that he spoke in support of the creation of four additional Emirates in Kano State by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje to downsize the influence of Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi.
ICPC : Corrupting the N2.5bn news, By Hamid Hendrix
#TrackNigeria – The ICPC should have learnt lessons on the ills of trial-by-media by now, but the contrary is evident. It all began when it put out a press release in November last year announcing that it had uncovered a N2.5 billion fraudulent payment by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to Pinnacle Communications Limited under the Digital Switch Over (DSO) from analogue television broadcasts in Nigeria.
NSA and the future of DSO – Daily Trust
It was a pleasant surprise indeed that the seemingly hopeless situation of the DSO implementation, suspended in a limbo of controversial litigation and inexplicable aloofness of the concerned authority, was eventually salvaged by intelligent intervention at the highest level of government.
NSA And The Future Of DSO
Leadership Nigeria News Today It was a pleasant surprise indeed that the seemingly hopeless situation of the DSO implementation, suspended in a limbo of controversial litigation and inexplicable aloofness of the concerned authority, was eventually salvaged by intelligent intervention at the highest level of government.
ICPC/DSO: Interrogating the investigator – Daily Trust
Actions are governed by intentions. This a very profound principle of divine justice in Islam which reflects the exalted insight into the essence of determining the true nature of the overt action of human beings from the inner impulses of the mind, known only to the Omniscient, rather than the “obvious” outward perceptions of the action itself. This underscores the sanctity of divine judgment.
ICPC/DSO: Interrogating The Investigator
Actions are governed by intentions. This a very profound principle of divine justice in Islam which reflects the exalted insight into the essence of determining the true nature of the overt action of human beings from the inner impulses of the mind, known only to the Omniscient, rather than the “obvious” outward perceptions of the action itself. This underscores the sanctity of divine judgment.
Huriwa/Nbc: Facts Of A Fictitious Agenda
There must be more than writing on human rights in the persistent targeting of the National Broadcasting Commission’s Director General, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu with a barrage of unfounded allegations and calls for his removal by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
Dangote, Otedola, others meet British Prime Minister in Lagos
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, on Wednesday arrived at FMDQ Security Exchange building, Victoria Island, Lagos, for a meeting with the Nigerian business community. The prime minister, accompanied by members of her trade delegation, arrived the venue at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday. Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Mr Femi Otedola and Mr Tony Elumelu, among others, had earlier assembled at the venue.
I had excellent time in Nigeria — Theresa May NewsDiaryOnline
British Prime Minister, Theresa May, says she had an excellent time in Nigeria and hopes to see increased trade and investment between Nigeria and the UK. She spoke with newsmen at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja on Wednesday in Lagos, shortly before departing the country at 8:10 p.m. “I was in Abuja and also in Lagos to see the thriving business community here.
8 killed, 95 houses burnt as attackers invade Plateau communities
Eight people were killed and 95 houses burnt when attackers invaded Abonong and Zayit communities in Foron District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau. According to Mr Terna Tyopev, spokesman of the Police Command in the State, the attackers hit the community in the early hours of Wednesday. He said that 310 cows were also rustled, while three other persons were severely injured.
We will reposition NIPOST for better performance— Board Chairman NewsDiaryOnline
The Chairperson, board of Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST), Maimuna Yahaya Abubakar, says the organization would be re-positioned for better performance and be in a position to compete with its sister organisations across the globally. Abubakar made the remark on Wednesday in Kano when she led other board members to an inspection tour of its facilities in the state.
National security is subject to rule of law - Falana
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN has warned that the security of the country should never be confused with government security, stating that “it is problematic to place the security of the state entirely above the interests of individual citizens. Placing security concerns in direct opposition to human rights creates a false dichotomy. Each is essential for ensuring that a society is both free and secure.
2019 election will be free, fair, credible, Buhari assures May
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja assured the UK Prime Minister Theresa May of his commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2019. In a bilateral meeting with the visiting Prime Minister, President Buhari welcomed UK’s support at strengthening democratic institutions in the country. ‘‘I assure you that I’m all out for free, fair and credible elections. I’m very pleased that my party is doing very well. The High Commissioner will brief you more.
EFCC probe: What is Wike afraid of? By Fredrick Nwabufo
This aphorism rings aloud the manipulation of the law by the rich and powerful. At a point in Nigeria, some politically exposed persons procured orders of “perpetual immunity” from prosecution. At another point, the trial of some former state governors sputtered in court, outliving administrations. The fact is, the law has always been an “ass”, routinely used and abused by the political class.
HURIWA/NBC: Facts Of A Fictitious Agenda
There must be more than writing on human rights in the persistent targeting of the National Broadcasting Commission’s Director General, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu with a barrage of unfounded allegations and calls for his removal by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
CBN slams heavy Sanctions on 4 Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has imposed heavy sanctions totaling N5.87 billion on four banks under its regulatory purview and asked same to refund the sum of $8,134,312,397.63 for what it described as flagrant violation of extant laws and regulations of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, including the Foreign Exchange (Monitoring and Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 1995 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Foreign Exchange Manual, 2006.
Buhari meets Theresa May behind closed door at Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with the British Prime Minister, Theresa May at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. May who had earlier visited South Africa, is in Nigeria as part of her tour of some African countries. The meeting started in the President’s office shortly after May arrived at the forecourt of the State House, Abuja. She was received on arrival by President Muhammadu Buhari and top government officials.
Another Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi
The Nigerian pilgrimage mission in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday recorded double tragedy following the death of two pilgrims. A pilgrim from Niger had earlier, in the morning, died in an elevator pit after stepping on the platform without knowing it was under repair. NAHCON medical officials said the tragedy was being studied by reviewing a CCTV footage of the incident.
Agro Nigeria floats TV series, movies to attract youths to farming
An agro-business firm AgroNigeria says it has secured the services of Nollywood and the creative industry actors to produce movies and a television series to encourage the youth to take to farming. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr Richard-Mark Mbaram made the disclosure at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos. Mbaram said there was need to demonstrate to the youth the attractiveness, benefits and wealth in the agriculture sector through movies and television series.
Police recover $4,000 from 19-year old boy in Gombe
The police in Gombe state have recovered the sum of $4,000 (about N1.3million) from a 19 year old boy following his arrest in Pindiga town of Akko Local Government Area of the state. The arrest of the suspect, Idris Abubakar, was confirmed in a press statement issued in Gombe on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Mary Malum. According to the statement, other things recovered from the teenager are N21, 000 cash, three bundles of wrappers and two pairs of canvas shoes.
Ogbeh commends CBN 9% lending policy
Chief Audu Ogbeh, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) new nine per cent lending policy to farmers. Ogbeh, who gave the commendation in Abuja on Wednesday while briefing newsmen assured of plans to further reduce the rates to between six and seven per cent. CBN, on Aug. 23, announced its nine per cent new credit policy, called Guidelines for Accessing Real Sector Support Facility (RSSF).
Resist calls for creation of artificial chiefdom, group urges Nasarawa governor
A group known as Egbura Cultural Development Association (ECDA) in Nasarawa state has pleaded with the Nasarawa state governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, to disregard demands on him to create chiefdom for an ethnic group in Toto local government area of the state.
HURIWA/NBC: Facts of a fictitious agenda, By Hamid Hendrix
There must be more than writing on human rights in the persistent targeting of the National Broadcasting Commission’s Director General, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu with a barrage of unfounded allegations and calls for his removal by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
HURIWA/NBC: Facts of a fictitious agenda
There must be more than writing on human rights in the persistent targeting of the National Broadcasting Commission’s Director General, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu with a barrage of unfounded allegations and calls for his removal by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
HURIWA/NBC: Facts of a fictitious agenda
Is’haq Modibbo Kawu HURIWA/NBC: Facts of a fictitious agenda There must be more than writing on human rights in the persistent targeting of the National Broadcasting Commission’s Director General, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu with a barrage of unfounded allegations and calls for his removal by the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA).
Offa robbery and the politics of violent crimes, By Felix Bassey
That the politics of the Offa Robbery swiftly overtook the daring viciousness of the mega-crime was a result of the powerful prominent politicians mired in the web of police investigations into the incident.
Beyond devil's advocates
Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation and it is rather unfortunate that foremost beneficiaries of such liberty are too often also the major culprits. Though measures have been taken to curb the excesses of abusers of civil liberties it is obvious that the more needs to be done to safeguard public interest.
DSO Nigeria: Beyond The Devil’s Advocates
Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation and it is rather unfortunate that foremost beneficiaries of such liberty are too often also the major culprits. Though measures have been taken to curb the excesses of abusers of civil liberties it is obvious that the more needs to be done to safeguard public interest.
DSO Nigeria: Beyond Devil’s Advocates
Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation and it is rather unfortunate that foremost beneficiaries of such liberty are too often also the major culprits. Though measures have been taken to curb the excesses of abusers of civil liberties it is obvious that the more needs to be done to safeguard public interest.
DSO Nigeria: Beyond Devil’s Advocates
Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation and it is rather unfortunate that foremost beneficiaries of such liberty are too often also the major culprits. Though measures have been taken to curb the excesses of abusers of civil liberties it is obvious that the more needs to be done to safeguard public interest.
DSO Nigeria : Beyond Devil’s Advocates, By Hamid Hendrix
Freedom without responsibility continues to pose a great challenge to the realization of the full potentials of our democratic dispensation and it is rather unfortunate that foremost beneficiaries of such liberty are too often also the major culprits. Though measures have been taken to curb the excesses of abusers of civil liberties it is obvious that the more needs to be done to safeguard public interest.
Baru’s Forbes Award: Unjustified Criticism
The good news that the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru, has clinched the Forbes Best of Africa Oil and Gas Man of the Year 2017 Award by the New York based internationally reputable media organization must have been received with elation by most Nigerians eager to witness some shine on the nation’s external image.
Police say fire in India’s financial capital kills 12
Police on Friday said 12 people died and three were critically injured in a late night fire at a multi-story building in India’s financial capital Mumbai. Police said that majority of those killed were women attending a birthday party at a rooftop restaurant. The 28-year-old woman celebrating her birthday was among those who died, her grandfather told Reuters.
Fuel Crisis: Labour Hails Senate, Threatens Mass Action if Shortage Persists
Organized labour has hailed the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Thursday for directing the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) to cut short its recess and immediately convene industry stakeholders meeting in a bid to end the ongoing fuel crisis which has imposed hardship on the citizens.
Emir of Ilorin, Etsu Patigi, others meet to strengthen security in Kwara
The Kwara Commissioner of Police, Mr Lawan Ado, has appealed to traditional institutions and eminent personalities in the state to join hands with the Nigeria Police in its frantic efforts to curtail crimes and criminality in the state. Ado made the appeal on Thursday during an interactive session with selected stakeholders under the aegis of Eminent Persons Forum, Kwara State Police Command held at the police officers mess, GRA, Ilorin.
NPA suspends operation of service boats to IOCs, other debtor companies
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has, with immediate effect,suspended service boats operations in all its pilotage districts until the full settlement of debts accruing from unpaid pilotage dues by IOCs and other beneficiaries of the services. This is coming just as the organisation gave indication that it might prevent Engina FPSO , which is due to arrive Nigeria in January, 2018 from accessing the Nigerian waterways.
Sanchez double ensures Wenger can enjoy landmark night
Arsene Wenger celebrated another landmark night in his garlanded Premier League career as an Alexis Sanchez double inspired his Arsenal charges to a pulsating 3-2 win at Crystal Palace on Thursday. On the night he equalled former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson’s record of overseeing 810 Premier League games, Wenger had a surprise. He watched the brilliant Sanchez turn an exciting match with two superb second-half goals in the space of four minutes.
Change is on, says Liberia’s president-elect
Former football superstar, George Weah, took to his Facebook page to react to provisional results of Tuesday’s presidential runoff polls in Liberia. “My fellow Liberians, I deeply feel the emotion of all the nation. I measure the importance and the responsibility of the immense task which I embrace today.
Liberia: UN peacekeeping chief commends Sirleaf’s ‘legacy of peace’
The Head of UN Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), Farid Zarif, has commended the outgoing President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, for the prevailing peace in the former war-torn country. Zarif said the legacy of Sirleaf was also connected to the legacy of UNMIL, which would wind down in March after 15 years of operations in the country.
Hockey: 4 clubs to represent Nigeria at 2018 ACCC, official says
Hockey: 4 clubs to represent Nigeria at 2018 ACCC, official says Fatai Atanda, a member of the Technical Committee of Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), says four clubs will represent the country at the 2018 African Cup for Club Championships (ACCC). Atanda listed the four clubs as Niger Flickers and Police Machine for the male competition and Yobe Desert Queens and Kada Queens for the female competition.
42 firms bid for rehabilitation of NNPC ITD Centers
No fewer than 42 firms have bided for the rehabilitation of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Information Technology Division (ITD) Centres The Group General Manager, Information Technology Division of the NNPC, Mr. Danladi Inuwa made this disclosure during the bid opening at the NNPC Towers in Abuja on Thursday.
Sokoto Hisbah Commission records 59 rape cases, blames parents
The Sokoto State Hisbah Commission, on Thursday, said it recorded 59 rape cases in the state in 2017 and blamed parents for the rising cases of the menace. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Adamu Kasarawa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Sokoto that some parents were not mindful of the whereabouts of their wards.
Dust haze, cloudy weather to prevail on Thursday - NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze weather conditions with horizontal visibility range of about two to five kilometres over the central States of the country on Friday. NiMet’s Weather Outlook by its Central Forecast Office in Abuja on Thursday also predicted day and night temperatures in the range of 26 to 36 and 11 to 20 degrees Celsius respectively.
Petrol monitoring: NNPC, DPR dispense 57,000 litres free to motorists
A team of officials from Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and security agents on Thursday dispensed 57,000 litres of petrol free to motorists. Mr Umar Ajiya, the Managing Director, Nigerian Product Marketing Company, NPMC, also known as PPMC, had on Dec. 13, warned illegal profiteers to desist or face losing their products.
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