The Big 5: Buhari reinstates suspended NHIS boss, Fayose demands an apology from the police, and other top stories

These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should monitor today. Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has called on the people of the state to defend themselves if attacked by herdsmen. The governor, who spoke on a radio programme titled, ‘Issue of the moment’ on Tuesday, said it was necessary for the people... Read More

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November 30, 2017

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Maina was never reinstated into the civil service – Oyo-Ita

Head of Service, Winifred Oyo-Ita has said wanted former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms (PTFP), Abdulrasheed Maina was never reinstated into the Civil Service. Oyo-Ita said this on Thursday during a hearing of the house of representatives ad hoc committee probing Maina’s reinstatement. What happened: The alleged reinstatement of Maina into the Civil... Read More

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November 6, 2017

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Buhari’s action against officials who reinstated Maina will make or mar anti-corruption war – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately prosecute Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Pension Reform Team (PTPT). In a statement on Sunday, Falana said government officials who allegedly reinstated him have not debunked Maina’s family’s claims. “Completely dissatisfied with the sudden removal of Mr. Abdulrasheed... Read More

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October 21, 2017

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‘Buhari reinstates wanted ex-pension boss sacked for alleged corruption’

President Muhammadu Buhari administration has reportedly reinstated wanted former chairman of the Presidential Task Team on Pension Reforms, Abdulrasheed Maina, into the civil service, Premium Times reports. According to the online news medium, Maina who is still on the EFCC’s wanted list was recalled and promoted to the position of director in charge of Human Resources... Read More

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August 30, 2017

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[The Activism Blog] HURIWA calls on Buhari to reinstate unjustly dismissed army officers

The Human Rights Writer’s Association of Nigeria, HURIWA has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to reinstate 38 officers who were compulsorily retired by the Nigerian Army last year June. Speaking through its legal adviser, Abdul Muhammed, the organisation criticised the army for punishing officers that were never culpable of the allegations against them, adding that... Read More

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July 20, 2017

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Sagay blasts Reps for ordering minister to reinstate NHIS boss

The Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof. Itse Sagay (SAN), has blasted the House of Representatives for asking the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, to reinstate the suspended Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf. Sagay who spoke with Punch said the lower chamber has no constitutional power to... Read More

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House of Reps, Itse Sagay, NHIS boss, reinstate, Suspension

July 13, 2017

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Reps summon health minister, ask him to reinstate NHIS boss

The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned the Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, over the suspension of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Yusuf Usman. The lower chamber asked the minister to reinstate Usman within seven days and halt the re-accreditation of Health Maintenance Organisations. Usman was suspended for alleged... Read More

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June 6, 2017

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NJC must suspend ‘corrupt’ judges again – Presidency

The Presidency has expressed dissatisfaction at the reinstatement of judges under investigation for corrupt practices by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Special Adviser to the President on Prosecutions, Okoi Obono-Obla berated the NJC during a programme on Channels TV, titled ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Monday. The NJC had last week announced the reinstatement of the judges,... Read More

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December 16, 2016

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Supreme Court rejects Nyako’s appeal to be reinstated Adamawa governor

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by former Governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako, urging it to reinstate him as governor. Nyako was sacked by the Adamawa State House of Assembly on July 15, 2014, just 10 months to the completion of his second term. The Justice Tanko Muhammad-led seven man panel agreed with... Read More

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September 7, 2012

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LISTEN: “You do not close down an airline because of an accident” – Stella Oduah speaks to the BBC

by Akan Ido Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Princess Stella Oduah, spoke with the BBC’s Chris Ewokor on sundry issues in the aviation sector, from the reinstatement of the Dana licence (“You don’t close down an airline because of an accident”), to Jimoh Ibrahim’s recent firing of all Air Nigeria staff (“Air Nigeria has been irresponsible”). The... Read More

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