Shettima Says Nigeria Is Not Poor+ EFCC Says N2.9TRN Diverted In 3Years| W/OjyOkpe

In the wake of the scandal rocking the humanitarian affairs ministry, which led to the suspension of its minister, Dr Betta Edu and the investigation of her predecessor, Sadiya Umar Farouq, a video of the chairman of the economic and financial commission Ola Olukoyede when he appeared before the Senate for screening, has surfaced online.

In the video, the chairman said the sum of ₦2.9 trillion Naira meant for some government projects was diverted for personal use by contractors between 2018 and 2020, adding that the stolen funds during the period under review would have been useful for government projects, if the anti-corruption agency under the past administration had prevented the funds from being diverted.

The EFCC chairman also raised the Alarm, that the quest for bribes by EFCC investigators has become too embarrassing. He made the comments during his New Year address to the agency on Thursday, Olukoyede said the major objective of the war against corruption and financial crimes globally is to drive economic development and to create job opportunities for the populace, adding that public opinion about the conduct of some of EFCC investigators are adverse and called on the investigators to show integrity and discipline.

He further warned that he will not hesitate to wield the big stick against any form of infraction by any staff of the commission.

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has ordered the Ministries of Health and the Ministry of Trade Industry and Investment to refund unutilized funds meant to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.

The committee gave the order during its investigative hearing, stating that the total sums of which amount to 600 billion have not been utilized.

Former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba, who was on our nightly news program, Prime Time, charged president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to summon the courage to confront Nigeria's socio-political and economic problems by embarking on major constitutional reforms, he said Tinubu must Crush those against Nigeria’s democracy.

The minister of state for labour and employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, on Thursday, revealed that the federal government will soon pay the N35,000 Naira wage arrears it owes workers.

The provisional wage was meant to be paid to workers for six months to alleviate the hardship caused by the removal of petrol subsidy.

David Akanmu, a university of lagos student graduate who emerged with a 5.0 Cumulative Grade Point Average in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has made rounds on social media.

His accomplishment was celebrated during UNILAG's 54th convocation ceremony, where he received numerous awards for his exceptional academic performance.

David's success serves as an inspiration, showcasing the significance of dedication and excellence in education.

A Nigerian lady, Love Ubi in a video now making rounds on social media was seen honouring her father after successfully completing her National Youth Service Corps in December last year. In the video shared on her Facebook page, the father was all smiles as Love saluted him in her NYSC uniform to appreciate his efforts on her.

Vice President Kashim Shettima who is in Davos for the world economic forum during an interview with Dr. Reuben Abati on Thursday, said that the Nigeria delegation did not go to Davis to beg for funds, rather that the delegation went to dialogue with investors on a fair and balanced, mutually beneficial relationship, and that Nigeria is not a poor nation.

The Nigerian delegation in Davis hosted a Nigeria Night showcase for the world Economic forum, featuring a display of Nigerian food, and culture.

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima was seen in a video that made the rounds on Wednesday dancing with his ministers at the cultural night, this time he is seen dancing with the director general of the world trade organization Ngozi Okonjo Iweala.


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