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Nigeria: How Nigerian Judges, Other Court Officials Defrauded Govt of N4.8 Billion - Audit Report
By Babatunde AkintundeAbout N4.8 billion was either misappropriated or unaccounted for between 2012 and 2015, by federal courts across the country, audit reports of the Auditor General of the Federation revealed. A PREMIUM TIMES' analysis of the reports covering four years shows how court officials illegally spent the taxpayers' money in flagrant abuse of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The 2015 audit report is the last so for from the office of the Auditor General.
Nigeria: FAAN Speaks On Alleged Robbery of Taxiing Aircraft
By Oladeinde OlawoyinThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on Wednesday debunked allegations of theft at the airport as baseless and impossible. FAAN was reacting to allegations of poaching of aircraft and stealing of baggage at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.
Nigeria: Katsina's Governor Masari Sacks Commissioner to Give Room for 'Active Politician'
By Sani TukurGovernor Aminu Masari of Katsina state has fired the state's Commissioner of Education, Halimatu Idris. The removal of Mrs. Idris, a professor, takes effect immediately. A press release signed by the governor's spokesperson, Abdu Labaran, quoted a letter personally signed by the Governor thanking Mrs. Idris for the services she rendered as Commissioner of Education.
Nigeria: Special Report - Senate of Lateness, Disorderliness: Saraki, Ekweremadu, All Others Culpable
By Kemi Busari"Distinguish Senators, please take your seat... Honourable Philips Aduda, the only senator without a state (laughter), the stateless senator, please take your seat... Senator Marafa, stop disturbing the Chief Whip, you are not sitting properly... Senator Wakili, please stop disturbing Senator Uzodinma." For members of the gallery of the Nigerian Senate, these whimsical locution is a familiar one.
Nigeria: U.S. Proceeds With Moves to Sell War Planes to Nigeria
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, on Wednesday presented the Letters of Offer and Acceptance, LOA, in respect of the A29 Super Tucano Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF. The LOA represents the official U.S. government offer to sell U.S. defence articles and services to the Nigerian government.
Nigeria: Jailbreak - Four Killed, As 36 Prisoners Escape in Akwa Ibom
The Nigerian Prison Service has released the statement below to announce a jailbreak in one of its facilities in Akwa Ibom. Read full statement below. At about 11:47hrs on Wednesday, 27 December 2017, there was an attack on kitchen staff that were on duty at Ikot Ekpene Prison in Akwa-Ibom State by some prisoners. They seized an axe from fellow inmate attached to the kitchen, inflicting a deep cut to inmates' head in the process and immediately made for the rear entrance to the prison.
Nigeria: Police Parade 30 Suspected Robbers, Kidnappers
The Police on Wednesday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, paraded 30 inter-state armed robbery and kidnap suspects terrorising Kogi and the neighbouring states. Parading the suspects, the Force Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Moshood (CSP), said those arrested included some who allegedly kidnapped and killed an expatriate engineer with Dangote Cement Company.
Nigerian Customs Seizes 23 Smuggled Cars
By Dimeji Kayode-AdedejiThe Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Ogun State Command on Wednesday said it intercepted 23 smuggled vehicles worth over N37 million from smugglers in both Idi-Iroko and Abeokuta axis of the command. The Area Commander, Sani Madugu, disclosed this at a press conference held at the command headquarters, Abeokuta.
Nigeria: Buhari's Son, Yusuf, Yet to Be Flown Abroad, Still At Abuja Hospital
By Nasir Ayitogo and Sani TukurYusuf, President Muhammadu Buhari's son, who was involved in an accident was still at Cedar Crest Hospital in Apo, Abuja as at 11:55 a.m. on Thursday. Yusuf broke his limb and sustained a severe head injury on Tuesday night when he had a motorbike accident in Gwarinpa, Abuja, the presidency said on Wednesday.
Botswana Queen Wins Miss Africa Beauty Pageant 2017
Botswana queen, Gaseangwe Balopi, 21, has won the second edition of the Miss Africa beauty pageant hosted by the Cross River Government. Balopi emerged the 2017 African queen at the keenly contested event after a fourth round of appearances in different attires by 25 contestants. NAN reports that the red carpet event started at round 10.45 pm on Wednesday night at the Calabar International Convention Centre and ended around 3 a.m. on Thursday morning.
Nigeria: President Buhari's Son, Yusuf, Involved in Ghastly Accident
By Nasir AyitogoPresident Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf, was involved in a ghastly accident, the presidency has confirmed. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the accident occurred on Tuesday night. "Yusuf Buhari had a bike accident last night around Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja," Mr. Buhari's spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said in a statement on Wednesday. "He broke a limb and had an injury to the head as a result. He has undergone surgery at a clinic in Abuja. He is in a stable condition.
Nigeria: President Buhari's Son, Yusuf, May Be Flown Abroad for Treatment
By Nasir AyitogoPresident Muhammadu Buhari's son, Yusuf, may be flown abroad on Thursday for medical treatment, less than two days after sustaining injuries in a bike accident. Yusuf broke his limb and sustained a severe head injury on Tuesday night when he crashed in a motorbike accident in Gwarinpa, the presidency confirmed on Wednesday. Sources told PREMIUM TIMES he may be flown to Germany in an air ambulance. Details later... .
Nigeria: We Lost Millions to Bwari Violence, Market Fire - Residents
By Nike AdebowaleResidents of Bwari, the capital of Bwari Area Council in Abuja, have continued to count their losses following the violence that engulfed the area on Christmas Day. The Bwari market was burnt down as a result of the clash between Gbagi and Hausa youth which left at least three people dead, according to officials. Some residents and traders who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES said they lost all their property.
Logistics Could Delay Uganda's Oil Export Plan
Uganda: Uganda Losing Customs Revenues As Bulk of Imports Are Zero-Rated Uganda is losing more revenue on Customs-related taxes than any other East African Community country following the liberation of trade in the region, according to a draft EAC trade… Read more » Uganda: Oil Revenue - the Balance Sheet So Far Uganda is in a Shs3.6 trillion debt on expenditure spent by the international oil companies which will be reimbursed directly from oil windfall.
Nigeria: Bad Weather Causes Flight Delays, Cancellations At Abuja Airport
Some domestic and international airlines on Wednesday delayed or cancelled flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, due to adverse weather conditions. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the affected flights involved are Air Peace, Dana Air, Arik Air, Azman and Air France. NAN reports that the affected cities are Port Harcourt, Owerri, Enugu and where both out-bound and in-bound passengers are currently stranded nationwide.
Nigeria: Police Attack Anti-Okorocha Protesters in Owerri
By James EzePolice on Monday morning attacked protesters on a peaceful protest against the Rochas Okorocha government in Imo State. The protest, tagged 'Occupy Owerri', which is expected to last for one week, was called by Imo People's Action for Democracy, IPAD, against the policies of the Governor Okorocha administration.
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