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ANALYSIS: In birthday extravaganza, Akpabio exhibits Nigerian leaders' wastefulness, insensitivity

View this email in your browser Headlines ANALYSIS: In birthday extravaganza, Akpabio exhibits Nigerian leaders' wastefulness, insensitivity Mr Akpabio's lavish events exhibited wastefulness and insensitivity to the harrowing plight of Nigerians who are being forced to make more sacrifices from already dire situations. Read More EDITORIAL: COP28 and Nigeria's puzzling contradictions While climate change is clearly one of the most socio-economic and development challenges facing Nigeria, many worry that Nigeria's approach to addressing it is riddled with puzzling contradictions. SPECIAL REPORT: Lawmaker inserted same project four times in Nigeria's budget A total of N229.5 million was allocated for the construction of the road in the 2022 Appropriation Act in a manner that has been questioned by experts. Terrorists kill four, abduct several in Katsina, Zamfara attacks Residents of Katsina and Zamfara States are facing renewed terrorist onslaught in recent weeks. YOUR FEEDBACK IS GREATLY APPRECIATED   Tell us your opinion on this story and you may be featured in a follow up article. What do you think about our editorial on the CBN and the necessity of saving the naira, to save Nigeria? Most Recent Stories Plateau South: Lalong denies constituents representation, holds on to ministerial position, INEC certificate It's been over a month since the appeal court pronounced Mr Lalong senator but he has yet to present himself for inauguration. Read More NLC dismisses notice of nationwide strike There was a statement purportedly signed by the General Secretary of NLC and Secretary General of TUC, Emmanuel Ugboaja, and Nuhu Toro respectively, that a nationwide strike would commence on Monday. Rivers Assembly Crisis: Court stops INEC from conducting by-elections to replace Wike's loyalists A factional speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Edison Ehie, last Wednesday declared vacant the seats of 27 lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). EFCC boss seeks legislation against unexplained wealth "The issue of unexplained wealth is not a local issue. There are jurisdictional legislations across the world to tackle it," the EFCC chair said. Ondo govt denies freezing LG accounts Ondo government also says the Chief of Protocol to Governor Akeredolu is not on suspension. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment What Lagbaja did when I told him I was leaving his band – Ego Ihenacho Ego, formerly of Lagbaja band, says working on her own was tough and she had to fight for a place ... Why we've not flown Mr Ibu abroad – Family 'We've not flown our daddy abroad because the doctors have tagged him 'Not Fit to Fly'. Opinion Military versus civilian regimes: Between IBB at 82 and Buhari at 81, By Yushau A. Shuaib …the devotees of the Buhari administration list his achievements as including the establishment of the most extensive Social Investment Programme in Africa to act as safety net for the poor and vulnerable; and the expansion of agricultural productivity through the Anchor Borrowers Programme, which enabled Nigeria to become the largest rice producer in Africa within five years. They also mention the diversification of the economy from its wholesale dependency on oil production, while providing a combination of budget support, revenue refunds and debt restructuring of more than N3 trillion to state governments… $90 billion illicit outflow: AfDB Academy's masterstroke, By Wole Olaoye In this age of shifting sands in global political loyalties and ideological blocs, it is increasingly becoming clear to policy makers in Africa that the era of avoidable waste and loose controls which made the continent the world headquarters of illicit financial flight, must be brought to a quick end through the transmission of necessary technical skills in those who help to run the shop. Sports EPL Round-up: Arsenal reclaim top spot as Man United hold Liverpool to barren draw Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Liverpool are all pushing hard to dethrone Man City who are going through a rough patch in this campaign. Serie A: Osimhen powers Napoli to victory with goal, spectacular assist Coach Walter Mazzari kept faith in his Nigerian striker to lead the line once more and it proved to be the ideal decision as the 24-year-old helped deliver on the three points badly coveted by Napoli. Health Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 200 deaths in 11 months Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. Read More Sign up Get the scoop! Premium Times Daily Newsletter lands in thousands of inboxes every weekday. Haven't subscribed yet? Subscribe Now! Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.