Tag: Abubakar Malami

El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance as Senate Approves 45 Ministerial Nominees; FG Drops Contempt Suit Against NLC and TUC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

El-Rufai, Two Others Await Clearance as Senate Approves 45 Ministerial Nominees FG Drops Contempt Suit Against NLC and TUC ‘Two Wrongs Don’t Make A Right,’ Cross River Gov. Appeals To…

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FCCPC to Tackle Harassment by Digital Money Lenders; Newly Installed Runway Lights in Lagos Airport Stolen by Thieves | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FCCPC to Tackle Harassment by Digital Money Lenders Newly Installed Runway Lights in Lagos Airport Stolen by Thieves Not All Land Borders Shut in 2018 Have Reopened - Nigeria Customs…

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Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent – INEC tells court; Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP – Dino Melaye | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Obi’s petition against Tinubu incompetent - INEC tells court Wike begged me to help him emerge as VP - Dino Melaye Reps summon Malami, finance minister over ‘fraud’ in whistleblower…

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I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello; Emefiele, Malami must resign for misleading Buhari on naira policy – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons - Yahaya Bello Comply immediately with Supreme court ruling on naira redesign policy - Femi Gbajabiamila to CBN Tribunal…

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FG orders closure of ALL land borders; Buhari govt not in breach of Supreme Court order – Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG orders closure of ALL land borders Air Peace, Ibom Air suspend flight operations over Feb 25 elections Buhari govt not in breach of Supreme Court order – Malami President…

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Supreme Court Fixes March 3 for Judgement on Lawsuit Challenging Naira Redesign Policy of CBN

The Supreme Court has announced its decision to deliver its judgment on the lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) Naira redesign policy on March 3. The announcement was…

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FG to make decision on old notes deadline today

There will be an announcement about the president's position on the expiration of the old naira notes today. Three state governments—Zamfara, Kaduna, and Kogi—had petitioned the Supreme Court to prevent…

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2023 Elections: Reject APC, Tinubu’s renewed hopelessness – Atiku urges Nigerians; EFCC arrests NNPP House of Assembly candidate with N326m, $140,500 cash; 2023 Elections: Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Reject APC, Tinubu’s renewed hopelessness – Atiku urges NigeriansEFCC arrests NNPP House of Assembly candidate with N326m, $140,500 cash2023 Elections: We’ll prosecute perpetrators of electoral violence - MalamiFormer…

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Nigeria would’ve been partly sold to China but for Buhari, APC – Yahaya Bello; Alleged Kidnapper, John Lyon arrested by the Nigerian police | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria would’ve been partly sold to China but for Buhari, APC – Yahaya BelloAlleged Kidnapper, John Lyon arrested by the Nigerian police$23m Abacha loot: Buhari, Malami sued over Nigeria’s agreement…

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DSS declares Sunday Igboho wanted, Man gets life after raping undergrad with charms | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. DSS declares Sunday Igboho wanted The Department of State Services (DSS) has opened…

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Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition is victory for the Buhari administration but that energy mustn’t burn out

After over three years of fireworks; to put it mildly, the Federal Government eventually got their hands on the self-proclaimed supreme leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.…

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Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover

“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a…

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We can learn a thing or two from Nigeria’s Twitter ban

In the wake of the federal government arbitrarily banning Twitter in Nigeria, the bulk of the conversation being had is on the rights to freedom of expression enshrined in the…

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Ngige: Workers threatening to switch off national grid over Kaduna strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ngige: Workers threatening to switch off national grid over Kaduna strike Minister of…

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Infinity War: Is Atiku an ‘alien’ or citizen? | The #YNaijaCover

“...reasoning of the lawmakers in ensuring that the persons to be the president of Nigeria is a citizen of Nigeria by birth is because such a person is the number…

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Malami advocates agency for herdsmen activities, Nigerian COVID-19 variant discovered in the UK | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Malami advocates agency for herdsmen activities The Attorney-General of Nigeria and Minister of…

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Met ‘Lil Bawa;’ Nigeria’s youngest Anti-corruption Czar? | The #YNaijaCover

We appear to be in the era of making history. It's only 16th February and early signs indicate that it's likely to be a year of shattering records.Barely 24 hours…

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Rumble in the Jungle: The Presidency and Ondo Government clash over herdsmen | The #YNaijaCover

"As the Chief Law and Security Officer of the State, it is my constitutional obligation to do everything lawful to protect the lives and property of all residents of the…

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Missing In Action: Why Buhari chose to be absent at the scheduled NASS meeting | The #YNaijaCover

On Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari, the man of little to no appearances, cancelled a scheduled meeting with members of the House of Representatives which, to be honest, did not come…

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Lekki Shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, Army tells Lagos panel, There isn’t enough evidence to prosecute 33 indicted SARS operatives – Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lekki shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, army tells Lagos panel The 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, the formation accused of opening fire on peaceful protesters in the…

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Abubakar Malami

Is the new anti-graft agency an EFCC replacement or it’s justifiable?

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday, September 16, through the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, announced the approval of a bill seeking the establishment of a new anti-graft agency, Proceeds…

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FG moves to ban alcohol in sachets and plastic bottles, Kaduna shuts down betting platform | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has raised an alarm on irresponsible alcohol consumption in the country, thus issued directives to producers of alcoholic beverages to work at completely phasing out high concentration…

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Osagie Ehanire, Akpabio, Malami…See YNaija’s best and worse performing Ministers for July

Nigerians may finally be heaving a sigh of relief in no time, as latest statistics from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reveal that the curve is slowly being…

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Wole Soyinka is calling out the NBC on its new broadcasting code | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Wole Soyinka has reacted to the amended 6th broadcasting code by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), which has ignited a controversy in the last few weeks. Soyinka described the amended code…

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UPDATED: Nigerians in disbelief over DSS’ reported arrest of Magu, Acting EFCC Chairman

Editors' note: This story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development. What can we say when an anti-corruption czar is found wanting for the same offence?…

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YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Hadi Sirika, Onyema, Sunday Dare, Fashola top list for June

  With the death of the former Nigerian Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, a lot of Nigerians have been forced to reevaluate the quality of service the country's ministers and…

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Magu reportedly marked down for ‘Mago Mago’ | The #YNaijaCover

Social media timelines in Nigeria were this Friday flooded with news about what may be an imminent sack of the Anti-Corruption Czar for the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the works.…

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Ibrahim Magu

Here’s why EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu is trending on Twitter

Nigeria Twitter has a track record of bringing to awareness on many issues of concern, initiating conversations on them and ensuring they are thoroughly discussed. On Twitter this morning, the…

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FG to receive fresh $321m Abacha loot, Cabals are not controlling my government – Buhari | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Cabals are not controlling my government - Buhari  President Buhari has refuted claims of a cabal influencing decisions in his government. First Lady, Aisha Buhari has been claiming for a…

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