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Days of godfatherism over – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that the era of “godfatherism’’ is over. Highlights: The minister stated this in Abuja on Sunday at a thanksgiving…
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Sure-P fraud: Court orders perm sec to forfeit N664m, hotel
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday ordered the temporary forfeiture of the sums of N664,475,246.6 and $137,680.1, allegedly diverted from the Sure-P programme by the Permanent Secretary in…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode swears-in new permanent secretary
Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode was present as a new addition to the Body of Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State Mrs. Fiyinfoluwa Adenike Ogunbanke was sworn in. The number of substantive…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Yari did not steal $3m Paris Club refund – NGF | Reps summon finance minister over oil contract breaches | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. Yari did not steal $3m Paris Club refund – NGF - YNaija Presidential economic team meet over 2017 budget funding - YNaija…
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Gunmen demand N70m for release of Ondo Perm Sec
The Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Hospital Management Board, Dr. Niran Ikuomola, and his driver have been abducted by some armed men on Sunday. The due were arrested on…
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Fayose suspends Permanent Secretary, 3 others
by Azeez Adeniyi Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has suspended the Permanent Secretary at the State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Oludare Abegunde. Abegunde was suspended alongside three other…
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State House perm sec not on suspension – Presidency
by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency on Friday said the Permanent Secretary, State House, Jalal Arabi is not on suspension as widely reported. According to a statement by the Deputy Director…
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Buhari has no power to extend perm sec tenure – Reps
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari lacked the power to extend the tenure of a Permanent Secretary who had served out her full…
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House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service
by Azeez Adeniyi The House of Representatives has again summoned the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr. Jamila Shu’ara over extension of service. Shu’ara, 61, was deemed…
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Ogun state permanent secretary dies after swearing-in
A permanent secretary in the Ogun State civil service has died barely 48 hours after being sworn into office, Premium Times reports. Olubunmi Odumusi died in her sleep on Friday night at…
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Ex-Permanent Secretary in EFCC custody over N500m SURE-P fraud
The former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and National Orientation, Nkechi Ejele, is the latest guest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Ejele was interrogated on Thursday, by…
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5 of 17 retired permanent secretaries involved in corruption scandal
Five of the 17 federal permanent secretaries, who were compulsorily retired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, may face trial for involvement in corruption. One of the retired senior civil servants…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigeria can’t pay 42 ministers | PDP, rebrand or die | Emir of Borgu dies in Germany | More stories
Orubebe charged to court over N70 million bribe. This Day APC takes a swipe at PDP, says it should re-brand or die. Leadership Emir of Borgu passes on in German…
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El Rufai retires 20 permanent secretaries
Governor of Kaduna state Nasir El Rufai has retired 20 permanent secretaries from the Kaduna state civil service and the appointment of new officials to fill some positions in his…
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Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ suspends Perm Sec of Foreign Affairs ministry, Kebbi HoA impeaches Speaker, Senate passes 2015 budget without provision for fuel subsidy, and more
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Danjuma Sheni, has been suspended by the Federal Government. Sheni was suspended due to the unauthorized recall of the Nigerian Ambassador to…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Why Nigerians should thank Sanusi for the NNPC letter
by Olusegun Adeniyi One, if indeed Sanusi authored the letter, it could mean that his relationship with the president had broken down to such an extent that he no longer…
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EFCC releases detained Jigawa Government officials
The 19 Jigawa State top government officials arrested by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) and State Security Service (SSS) have been released. The Nation gathered that their…
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Tunji Olaopa: Taking youth development to the next level
by Tunji Olopa What is the nature of the youth strategy required to harness the youth in Nigeria? What is to be done is clear: We need youth development programmes…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian businessman accused of $5million oil scam in Zambia
by Stanley Azuakola Zambian authorities believe that a Nigerian, George Anyiam-Osigwe, has exported our brand of subsidy fraud to that country. At a time when Nigerians are still coming to…
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Teacher plunges to death while plucking fruit for girlfriend
by Mayowa Salami It was a tragic end to a love story for a teacher based in Calabar, Cross River State, simply identified as Eddy, who reportedly fell from a…
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Put first ladies in the constitution – Dame Patience Jonathan
by Isi Esene Nigeria's first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has made a case for the recognition of the role of the first lady in the nation's Constitution. She said this…
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No big deal – Soyinka sees no problem with Patience Jonathan’s appointment as she is sworn-in
by Isi Esene Nigeria's first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan will tomorrow be sworn in as a permanent secretary in the Bayelsa State Civil Service. Her appointment, which was made along…
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“In the best interest of our state” – Bayelsa defends appointment of Patience Jonathan as Permanent Secretary
by Adeniyi Abdul The Bayelsa State Government has defended it's decision to appoint First Lady Patience Jonathan as permanent secretary. The announcement of the First Lady's appointment was met with…
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SaharaReporters: Patience Jonathan has been paid by Bayelsa since 1999
by Isi Esene Background investigations by SaharaReporters have revealed that the First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, has been paid a salary since 1999 by the Bayelsa State Government Civil Service.…
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Routine stuff: Patience Jonathan is now a Permanent Secretary in Bayelsa
by Isi Esene Many observers expressed disbelief yesterday when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, was named among the new set of permanent secretaries appointed in Bayelsa State. Several commentators…
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YMonitor
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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