In a time in Nigeria when the going seems to be tough and the country in dire need of some fresh financial inputs, the unexpected has happened for reasons not known to us. On Monday, the fedral goverment through its ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it would be offering $500, 000 (₦180,500,000.00), over seven vehicles and 350 electoral kits to aid a successful conduct of Guinea Bissau legislative election, slated for November 18, 2018. This news came as a shocker to Nigerians who have seen things dwindle as both the NLC and ASUU embarked on industrial actions over the fedral goverments inability to meet their financial demands. However, the big question is, if the country has that much to spare it also means it has enough in its pockets to meet the demands of the citizens. So why then cough out such a whooping sum to a fellow african country when you cant pay the ₦ 30,000 minimum wage being demanded by the civil servants. Is this not a show of financia...
- The EFCC has revealed that the Zamfara state governor built a hotel with $3m he stole from London-Paris Club loan refund - Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari is currently under investigation by the anti-graft body - The governor who is the chairman of the Governor’s Forum allegedly illegally diverted N19billion reportedly meant for "consultants" from the Paris club loan refund According to the Economic and financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) officials in Lagos, the governor building a $3m hotel with Paris club refund to Nigerian states is Governor Yari of Zamfara state. According to Sahara Reporters, the governor who is the chairman of the Governor’s Forum was said to have illegally diverted N19billion reportedly meant for "consultants" from the Paris club loan refund. The hotel is said to be a 100-room property situated in Lekki area of Lagos. Also teh anti-graft agency is said to be ready to take over the hotel when the court order is obtained. Governor...
The Technical and Development Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday said it has recommended to the federation’s Executive Board a new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles. A report on the federation’s website quoted Ahmed Yusuf , the Vice-Chairman of the committee, as saying the committee recommended Gernot Rohr , 63 for the position. He said the committee was convinced of the former German defender’s suitability for the job after a long session with him in Abuja on Saturday. The committee was impressed with Rohr’s profile and current activities for the German Football Federation (DFB). So, we invited him to Nigeria for exhaustive deliberations. “He was very positive, showed great interest in the job and is ready and willing to live in Nigeria. He is also willing to work with indigenous Nigerian coaches and with the committee, and believes the Super ...
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