Category Archives: Politics
APC Shares ‘Aso-Ebi’ Ahead Of Supreme Court Verdict
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressive Congress(APC), is so confident of victory in Kano State that local chapters have begun distributing celebratory outfits to members. Before the Supreme Court’s ruling on the state’s gubernatorial election, local chapters of the All
EFCC Invites Betta Edu Over Alleged Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, to its Abuja headquarters over an alleged N585 million fraud. According to BGT News, Edu was invited to the anti-graft agency’s headquarters’ after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu issued an executive order for her suspension and an inquiry. An EFCC agent stated in a Daily Trust interview that she had
Fraud: Tinubu’s Minister, Betta Edu Must Be Sacked – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded the immediate dismissal and prosecution of Betta Edu, the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, for alleged fund stealing in her ministry. The demand was made by the opposition political party in a statement released on Sunday in response to several fraud accusations against the minister and her government, including the purported transfer of more than N585 million to a private account. https://x.com/OfficialPDPNig/status/1744055447244431430?s=20 BGT News noted how Edu requested that public monies be transferred to a private account held by Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola, who the minister had designated as a project manager. This request was made to Mrs. Oluwatoyin Sakirat Madein, the Accountant General of the Federation. It had been approved by the Minister to transfer N585,198,500.00 to a personal account. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the alleged fraudulent activities of the Minister.
Abia Speaker, Chinedum Orji Impeached
Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji has been impeached, He was impeached on Tuesday at about 9am. In a sitting presided over by the Deputy speaker, Hon. Ifeanyi Uchendu, (PDP/Ohafia South), Hon. Kennedy Njoku(Osisioma Ngwa North),
I Sent More People To Mecca Than any Muslim Governor- Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the just concluded elections, Peter Obi, has confirmed a private conversation between himself and the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo. Peter Obi, who admitted phoning Oyedepo when
2023 Election: Atiku In A Close Door Meeting With Obasanjo
Former PDP Presidential Aspirant Atiku Abubakar on Saturday paid a coutesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. BGTNEWS gathered that the Waziri of Adamawa was at Obasanjo’s home to discuss his presidential bid
Biden Nominates Onyika Brown Jackson To U.S. Supreme Court
United States President Joe Biden is set to announce Judge Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson as his Supreme Court nominee on Friday. Mr Biden had pledged to announce his nominee by the end of February to replace retiring Supreme Court Justice
Putin Bans British Airlines Operations In Russia
British airlines have been banned from landing at Russia’s airports and from crossing its airspace, the Russian civil aviation regulator has said. Russia said the move was a response to “the unfriendly decisions by the UK aviation authorities”. On Thursday,
“Save Yourselves”, Buhari Tells Nigerians In Ukraine
The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed to its citizens living in Ukraine to remain calm and be responsible for their safety amid the Russia invasion. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, had announced a special military operation in Ukraine’s Donbas
Ozekhome: NASS Has Constitutional Right’s To Summon Buhari
Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN), constitutional lawyer and human rights activist on Wednesday said the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria empowers the National Assembly to summon President Muhammadu Buhari to address them over the state of the nation. The
