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OCT 7, 12:45 PM
A recent audit report highlights significant lapses in the Aviation Ministry's financial transactions, revealing that N686 million was disbursed for control towers and firearms without adequate proof of delivery or completion of work. The findings raise serious concerns about transparency and accountability in government spending.
Makinde Calls on Nigerians to Collect PVCs as Voter Registration Surpasses 103 Million
OCT 7, 12:15 PM
With the 2027 elections on the horizon, Governor Seyi Makinde has urged all eligible Nigerians to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), coinciding with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announcing that the voter register has now exceeded 103 million.
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Enugu Assembly Dissolves Health Committee Amidst Investigative Oversight
OCTOBER 7, 11:15 AM•BY The Abuja Times
The Enugu State House of Assembly has officially dissolved its health committee, prompting the establishment of a five-member ad hoc disciplinary committee to investigate the circumstances leading to this decision. Speaker Uche Ugwu has mandated the committee to submit its findings within 14 days.
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Investigation Reveals 61 Nigerian Officials Connected to $271 Million US Real Estate Holdings
A recent inquiry has unveiled that 61 Nigerian officials are associated with substantial property investments in the United States, totaling $271 million. This revelation raises concerns about the flow of wealth from Nigerian elites into foreign markets and the implications for transparency in governance.
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Dunamis Church Hosts International Ministers' Conference in Abuja
A remarkable gathering of ministers from 71 nations took place at the Dunamis Church in Abuja, with thousands more joining the sessions online.
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