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N1.2 Billion Fraud Scandal Rocks Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency!

View this email in your browser Headlines EXCLUSIVE: Senior officials of Nigeria's Rural Electrification Agency enmeshed in N1.2 billion fraud The REA, an agency established in 2006 under the Ministry of Power and saddled with the responsibility of providing Nigerians in rural communities with adequate access to electricity, has repeatedly found itself riddled with controversies around corruption and power tussle. Read More I was occult member – Catholic priest The cleric had alleged, among others, that some Catholic priests, believed to be acting on the instruction of the bishop, had stormed his adoration ground on 7 October and broke his gate, with the intention to dispossess him of the property. Professor caught cheating in examination fails to make SAN final list The Legal Practitioners and Privileges Committee (LPPC), last month, shortlisted Ms Daudu's name alongside 68 other lawyers for the prestigious SAN rank. Ex-Minister of Power reveals cabal sabotaging stable power supply in Nigeria Diesel and petrol suppliers and generator dealers continue to make brim businesses as power supply remains epileptic in Nigeria. Most Recent Stories Israel denies responsibility for fatal hospital attack as survivor, church contradict claims Israel was on Tuesday accused of being responsible for the explosion that ravaged the hospital following days of fighting and shelling that has left no less than 5,000 people dead on both sides of the ongoing escalation. Read More NB: The total time allotted to attempt answering all questions correctly is 2 minutes. I don't want to be remembered for easing int'l passport issuance processes — Nigerian Minister The minister said this at the weekend in Lagos when he was hosted by his friends and old schoolmates during his stint at Obafemi Awolowo University. How I manage Obasanjo Farms, my relationship with my dad – Olu Obasanjo "When dealing with a first-generation company owner who is also a four-star-general who has ruled a country like Nigeria twice, you don't always win that battle most of the time; you lose 110% of the time...'' 'Give us back our money,' angry passengers tell Air Peace Some of the passengers were informed quietly by Air Peace officials that the flight had been further shifted to 11 a.m., PREMIUM TIMES learnt. How Nigerian govt will disburse Conditional Cash Transfer to poor, vulnerable households – Coordinator Mrs Shehu said enrollees of the first category of the conditional cash transfer would receive ₦5,000 each, as part of the efforts by the federal government to alleviate poverty. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Rural farmers in Nigeria's capital count losses amid poor mobile telephony Business NNPCL appoints new Corporate Communications Officer Mr Soneye, according to the NNPCL, is a seasoned journalist with full-time and freelance experiences at some of the world's most respected publications in Nigeria, Australia, and the United States of America. Naira hits record low at official market Forex supplied within the session on Tuesday is pegged at $134.8 million, which represents about a 212 per cent increase from $43.09 million posted on Monday. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, other housemates reflect on life in BBNaija house The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over. 'I don't want my legs to be cut off, please help me' Mr Ibu cries out "Just see me, if they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me, talk to God almighty, and I don't want my legs to be cut off…" Opinion Do we still need EFCC and ICPC for anti-graft war?, by Zainab Suleiman Okino The pioneer EFCC chairman, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, now National Security Adviser and appointed by President Olusegun Obasanjo was removed unceremoniously by President Umaru Yar'adua over his witch-hunting (read investigation) of friends of that government at that time. While in office, Ribadu was reporting to only the president as he "bypassed bureaucratic burdens within the security hierarchy and civil service". Expectedly such a powerful man could not have remained in office after jailing or caused to be jailed and putting corruption dent on many a politician including governors, con-artists, internet fraudsters, ministers and people with ill-gotten money generally. 'Two Global Wars and our Economic Plight', By Dakuku Peterside The economic interlinkages of the global community are manifesting clearly as the Russia- Ukraine war ravages the economies of nations and is now further complicated by the hostilities between Hamas and Israel. The global economy would sink deeper in three significant ways. Israel- Hamas conflict will most likely engender a spike in energy costs. It would add to inflationary pressure already escalated by COVID-19 and the Russia- Ukraine war. And it may lead to a global recession. Bloomberg economists predict global growth may drop to 1.7% and, in the worst-case scenario, may lead to another recession. Promoted New NCC boss, Maida commits to Tinubu's vision on digital economy The new telecom regulator paid tributes to former chief executives of the Commission for their laudable role in building a resilient telecoms industry Lagos Free Zone wins Industrial Champion Category at the Global Free Zones of the Year 2023 Awards The award is in recognition of the leading industrial ecosystem provided by LFZ as a Special Economic Zone for manufacturing in Africa Craneburg restates commitment to timely completion of Eti-Osa-Epe expressway, seeks cooperation The company, in a statement on Wednesday further stated that it shall continue to work with relevant government agencies to ensure minimal impact of the construction works on commuters. Sports Govt appoints five-man management team for Nasarawa Utd FC The Nasarawa State Government says the appointment is part of moves to rejig Nasarawa Utd FC to regain its rightful place in the top-flight football league in Nigeria. Over 500 secondary school students set for Lagos Rugby inter-school championship According to the organisers, the two-day event will begin on Wednesday 18 October with over 500 secondary school students across Lagos state participating. Fact Checker Liberia Elections: How poll winner will be decided According to articles 47, 48 & 50 of the Liberian Constitution, elections should be held every six years to elect a new president and vice president, 73 members of the House of Representatives and 15 senators. False! EU has not issued Liberia election results Claim: "EU has just sent us 90% of the results" – this assertion was found on the official Facebook page of the Truth Breakfast Show (TBS) Health Data essential to improving health outcomes in Nigeria — Minister The minister said there are plans to strengthen governance, improve population health outcomes, focus on improving the economic value chain for health, as well as public health security. Why Nigerian foods are rejected abroad – NAFDAC Mrs Adeyeye, while speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, said the unwillingness of exporters to comply with minimal sanitary measures also contributes to products being rejected. 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.