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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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Court orders forfeiture of N664m, $137,680 belonging to Labour Perm Sec
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of N664 million recovered from a serving Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Dr Clement…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 28th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here!
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The YNaija Tracklist: Court orders seizure of copies of Omoni Oboli’s ‘Okafor’s Law’ | NPDC, House of Reps at loggerheads over oil spill | More stories
From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. Customs intercept N242.6m smuggled drugs - YNaija FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds - YNaija Sacrifices…
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FG charges ex-gov Suswam, 2 other for diversion of N9.8bn SURE-P, police funds
The Federal Government on Monday accused a former governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam and two other of the diversion of N9.79bn police reform programme and Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment…
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EFCC declares ex-gov Shema’s aide wanted over N1bn SURE-P fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared one Idris Usman wanted for alleged involvement in the N1bn SURE-P scam. According to the anti-graft agency, Usman who is the…
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30 vehicles seized from directors of SURE-P, accounts frozen
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission has commenced the probe of directors and senior officials of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). The probe of SURE-P…
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President Buhari scraps SURE-P, orders probe
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the scrapping of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). Buhari also directed the Presidential Committee and workers of the agency to halt all operations.…
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SURE-P shuts down, sacks staff
by Ranti Joseph Well, some agency are scared it may not survive the expected general restructuring of government outfits and as such the secretariat of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment…
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Opinion: Maybe Nigerians really deserve PDP
by Babayola Toungo We are behaving like mumus in the face of this assault against common sense and decency. May be we all deserve the PDP. The 2015 electoral campaign…
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This is why Jonathan sacked SURE-P chairman – Abati explains
by Ranti Joseph President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Martin Luther Agwai as the Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme and named Ishaya Dare Akau as the new chairman.…
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Joe Igbokwe: How FERMA defrauds Nigerians in Lagos
by Joe Igbokwe With a cash cow like SURE-P (Subsidy Re-Investment and Employment Programme) at hand to fund anything that will help them, Lagos PDP went back to resuscitate the…
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My name is no more Patience but now ‘Mama Peace’ – First Lady
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The first lady has found a new name for herself. Patience Jonathan, the First Lady of Nigeria boldy declared that she be no longer called Patience but…
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SURE-P enrols 120,000 graduates for internship programme
by Akintomiwa Agbaje The Graduate Internship Scheme of Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) has signed on over 120,000 graduates in the programme with nearly 3,000 firms ready to absorb…
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Dear unemployed graduate, SURE-P has some money for you…
by Chi Ibe Photo: Thescoopng The federal government's Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P) is in the news again - and, thankfully this time, it is not about missing monies.…
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A road so beautiful: 10 things we learnt from Labaran Maku at the #MinisterialPlatform2013
by Idoreyin Sampson On June 28, 2013, Labaran Maku, Nigeria’s information minister rounded up the first batch of the Ministerial Platform 2013, making a spirited presentation on the achievements…
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9 dams and 7% more potable water in 2 years: Minister of water resources gives mid-term score card (READ)
by David Odom Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe, Minister of Water Resources The Federal Government says access to potable water in the country has increased from 58% to 65% in…
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#MinisterialPlatform2013: Sarah Ochekpe, Ita Ewa Bassey, ministers of water resources and science and technology give mid-term today
by Idoreyin Sampson Mrs. Sarah Reng Ochekpe, Minister of Water Resources Another session of the month-long Ministerial Platform 2013 holds today, June 17, 2013 at the Radio House, Abuja. The…
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#MinisterialPlatform2013: Adesina, Mailafiya, ministers of agriculture and environment give mid-term today
by Idoreyin Sampson Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Minister of Agriculture: Credit: Leadership Newspapers Another session of the month-long Ministerial Platform 2013 holds today, June 14, 2013 at the Radio House, Abuja.…
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#MinisterialPlatform2013: Alison-Madueke, Sada, ministers of petroleum and mines and steel give mid-term today
by Idoreyin Sampson Diezani Alison-Madueke The 4th of a month-long series, Ministerial Platform 2013, designed to provide details on President Jonathan’s mid-term report, which began on June 3, 2013…
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#MinisterialPlatform2013: Okonjo-Iweala, Abdullahi give mid-term report today
by Idoreyin Sampson Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala The 3rd of a month-long series, Ministerial Platform 2013, designed to provide details on President Jonathan’s mid-term report, which began on June 3, 2013…
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Get a life! Niger Delta minister, Orubebe says 50-year-olds can’t claim to be youth
by Idoreyin Sampson FROM LEFT: MINISTERS OF INFORMATION, MR LABARAN MAKU; NIGER DELTA AFFAIRS, MR GODSDAY ORUBEBE; MINISTER OF STATE, MR ISHYAKU DAHIRU AND MINISTER OF LABOUR AND PRODUCTIVITY,…
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“Lagos State is running on federal infrastructure”: Labaran Makun comes out swinging at the launch of the 2nd Ministerial Platform
by Idoreyin Sampson From left: Transport Minister Sen. Idris Umar, Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku, Works Minister, Arc. Mike Onolememen and Minister of State Works, Amb. Bashir Yuguda at the…
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“Our ministry has employed 4,000 youth, and 500 youthful engineers’ – Minister of works, Mike Onolememen
by Idoreyin Sampson From left: Transport Minister Sen. Idris Umar, Information Minister Mr. Labaran Maku, Works Minister, Arc. Mike Onolememen and Minister of State Works, Amb. Bashir Yuguda at the…
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Give them their money – Okonjo-Iweala orders payments to interns under the SURE-P Graduate Internship Scheme
by Rachel Ogbu The Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has instructed that payments to interns under the Graduate Internship Scheme, GIS, of the Subsidy Re-investment…
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“I don’t believe in SURE-P” – Obasanjo, Kolade argue at book launch
Former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme, SURE-P, Dr Christopher Kolade, yesterday, bickered over the SURE-P initiative of the Federal Government. While Chief…
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“The question is not whether I should resign or not but when” – Report quotes Christopher Kolade on SURE-P
by Hauwa Gambo First, he promised critics and nay-sayers that he would never quit his job as chairman of the Chairman of the Subsidy Re-investment and Empowerment Programme, SURE-P, set…
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“Wrong information sounds more sexy” – Ngozi Okonjo-Iwela speaks at The Future Awards Symposium
by Isi Esene The second day of the Future Awards Symposium which took place on April 7 at the Ikogosi Warm Springs, Ekiti state was an opportunity for constructive discussion.…
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Una watch dat ball yesterday? – and more in today’s news round-up with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze But for those of you who watch footie on the regular, you'd know that Big Boss achieved that rarity in football where a game is won even…
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No way: Vigilant Enugu villagers stop attempts to hijack SURE-P
by Nnamdi Akpa An attempt by two politicians from Enugu State to smuggle their names into the Federal Government’s Community Services Women and Youth Empowerment programme failed yesterday as vigilant…
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The September Standard
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- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
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