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Opinion: How Oshiomhole went from ‘Comrade Governor’ to ‘Empty Barrel’
Leadership is a grave responsibility. As such, a leader is expected to demonstrate a few fundamental qualities some of which are honesty, integrity and a pursuit of knowledge. While these…
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My involvement with Sambo Dasuki and the arms deal scandal – Okonjo-Iweala
Former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she cannot be held accountable for the misappropriation of the funds released for the procurement of arms for the nation's armed forces. Former National…
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Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, the prophet not celebrated at home
Nigerians are usually excited about changing governments. The incoming administration comes with Nigerians, as usual, having high expectations, only to end up being more disappointed than they were before the…
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Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it. The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management…
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Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it. The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management…
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Okonjo-Iweala gets a new gig
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has moved on to bigger things, depending on how you look at it. The Former minister of Finance, has joined one of the world's leading financial advisory and asset management…
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Okonjo-Iweala says she is ready to be probed
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has declared her support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption war, saying that she was ready to subject herself to an for unfettered government probe of her…
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Okonjo-Iweala responds to report about $600m loan fraud
Recently there was a report that $600 million of the $1 billion Chinese loan obtained for railway projects was diverted under the Jonathan administration. But the finance minister in that…
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Okonjo-Iweala has to explain where the $1bn rail transport loan went
In his war against corruption, President Muhammed Buhari has asked the Ministry of Finance to provide information on the whereabouts of the foreign loans obtained for rail projects but diverted to other…
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Peter Obi says Okonjo-Iweala’s critics want to ‘pull down our best’
Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi says that Nigerians' attitude towards former minister of finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is totally unfair and there is nothing to gain from it. He…
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is no snitch
Former minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has debunked the allegation that she has handed over a dossier of corrupt deals done under the past administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan.…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole, Okonjo-Iweala war drama continues, Service chiefs were sacked for this reason, PMB lacks power to slash salary, More stories
NHRC chairman says PMB lacks power to slash salary. Punch Here is why service chiefs were sacked. Leadership Ikpeazu says he didn't tell Otti to withdraw from tribunal. Punch Oronsaye…
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Okonjo Iweala’s aide says she’s being persecuted
Okonjo-Iweala's media adviser, Paul Nwachukwu, has said she's being persecuted by political opponents of the last administration. He said this in a statement. Read the statement below; We thank the…
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$2.1 billion drama: Oshiomole replies Okonjo-Iweala, says she is not transparent
Former minister of finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Edo state Governor Adams Oshiomhole have accused each other back and forth over the recent $2.1 billion controversy. Oshiomhole, a member of the…
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Okonjo-Iweala replies, says there was no unauthorized spending
The newly inaugurated National Economic Council (NEC) on Monday accused former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, of spending $2.1bn from the Excess Crude Account…
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THE 2015 TRACKLIST: APC wants Ekweremadu out, APC governors gives names of NASS principal officers, APC PDP exchange words, More stories
Buhari says all revenues from NNPC must be paid into consolidated revenue funds. This Day NEC says Okonjo-Iweala spent $2.1 billion without approval. YNaija PDP talks back tells Buhari he…
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Senate summons Okonjo-Iweala, Allison-Madueke over fuel crisis
by Ranti Joseph The lingering fuel crisis in the country has compelled the Joint Senate Committees on Petroleum Resources to order the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy,…
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NGF asks Okonjo-Iweala to account for N20billion
by Ranti Joseph It seems he minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala still has some query to address. The thirty- Six State Governors under the…
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No, I didn’t disown Pricewaterhouse Coopers – Okonjo-Iweala
by Ranti Joseph Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala vigorously championed the Excess Crude Account. Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied reports that she disowned PriceWaterHouse Coopers,…
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Okonjo-Iweala says she didn’t appoint firm that audited NNPC
by Ranti Joseph The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, denies appointing PriceWaterHouseCoopers to audit the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) over the allegation the company diverted $20 billion oil money.…
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‘You are political tool’ || ‘We are not working for APC’ – Between SERAP and Okonjo-Iweala
by Ranti Joseph A civil society group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Sunday, urged the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to…
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FG approves N2.4 billion testing tools for automative council
N2.4 The Federal Government on Wednesday has approved a request by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment for the award of contracts by the National Automative Council (NAC) to…
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Okonjo-Iweala says the lawsuit against her is politically motivated
by Ranti Joseph Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala vigorously championed the Excess Crude Account. The Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Tuesday has lambasted a civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project…
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Nuhu Ribadu defends Okonjo-Iweala, calls out Soludo over ‘missing N30trn’
by Anike Jacobs Former EFCC Chairman and PDP Governorship candidate in Adamawa state, Nuhu Ribadu has come out to defend the allegation of a missing $3o trillion against Minister of…
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#FuelPumpPrice: Fashola really needs to get his facts right – Okonjo-Iweala
by Anike Jacobs Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, has responded to recent claims by Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola on…
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Okey Ndibe: Nigeria, a darkening time
by Okey Ndibe Visiting Nigeria in mid-November, I became aware that the country was going through darkening times. The choice of adjective—darkening—is rather advised. For several decades, Nigeria has been…
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Nigeria’s growth prospects look strong in 2014 – Okonjo Iweala
by Tunji Andrews Nigeria's finance minister said on Friday, 19 September, that she is confident that growth in 2014 will be around the government's latest forecast of 6.5 percent after…
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Okonjo Iweala explains why charges were dropped against Abacha, Court orders lawmakers to halt probe of Alison-Madueke & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Okonjo Iweala explains why charges were dropped against Abacha -Premium Times President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday constituted an inter-ministerial committee to manage the €167 million (about N36…
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Okonjo-Iweala hit at governors over ‘misuse’ of allocation, Nigeria implicated in fresh match-fixing scandal & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo Okonjo-Iweala hit at govs over ‘misuse’ of monthly allocation The coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, has hit at state governors over what she…
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IGP warns Nigerians against ‘jungle justice’, US reaffirms commitment to rescue Chibok schoolgirls & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo US reaffirms commitment to the rescue of the Chibok schoolgirls The United States has stressed its commitment to the ongoing efforts to rescue the over 200…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy