Exclusive: How Nigerian environment minister, Abdullahi nominated cousin accused Of N6.5 billion fraud as DG of agency under his supervision

Salisu Dahiru, the pioneer Director-General of the Climate Change Council is the first cousin of Mohammed Abdullahi, the Minister of Environment, SaharaReporters reports. The agency was created under the Ministry of Environment after the signing of the Climate Change Act by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Climate Change Act clearly states that the Director-General doubles as the secretary of the council and is confined to a term of four years unless reappointed. Buhari, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and Ministers of Environment; Power; Finance and others constitute the council. However, the DG is to see to the day-to-day administration of the council. His appointment took effect on Monday, July 25, 2022. Prior to his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari, Salisu was the national project coordinator for the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP), partly financed by the World Bank. “The Minister of Environment nominated his first cousin to be Director-General of climate change. An agency under his supervision. This is a man who was in April redeployed from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, just four months in the Environment Ministry, …

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Reactions after Tinubu met with Northern Pentecostal bishops

The closed-door meeting between the Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, and the Pentecostal Bishops Forum of Northern Nigeria in Abuja has come under scrutiny on Thursday night. The social media pages of the former governor of Lagos State were bombarded with mixed reactions from a cross-section of Nigerians, especially on Facebook and Twitter, hours after exclusive photographs of his rendezvous with the northern clerics in his Abuja campaign office hit the internet. The development is coming barely three months after the Christian Association of Nigeria dissociated itself from the presence of some alleged bishops and pastors at the unveiling of the vice presidential candidate of the party, Kashim Shettima, saying they were desperados who went there for themselves. CAN stated that although Tinubu was free to “hire mechanics and other artisans and sew clerical garments for them”, the effort would only add to their many ropes but would not change the need for fairness and justice. Similarly, on Tuesday, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and former Secretary to the Government of the …

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2023: ‘Anything you see, you take’- Gov Wike dares PDP leaders to suspend him

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has dared the leadership of the PDP to suspend him. While speaking at a media parley in Rivers state today September 23, Governor Wike said the party’s leadership knows what he is capable of. “I beg them today, they should not waste time to suspend me. They should call a National Executive Committee (NEC) – meeting – now and say ‘you are now suspended from the party’. Anything you see, you take. They know what I will do.”he said Governor Wike has been in a running battle with the leadership of the party, insisting that the party chairman must resign from office.

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Assault: Professor to be remanded in Suleja prison till Oct 5th

A Chief Magistrate court in Abuja has ordered that lawyer and human rights activist, Professor Zainab Duke Abiola, be remanded in the Suleja Correctional center till October 5th for a hearing of the case filed against her by the FCT police command. Ms Abiola was arrested on September 20 for allegedly ordering her other domestic staff to assault her female orderly, Inspector Teju Moses. She was arraigned before the court this morning on charges relating to Criminal conspiracy, causing hurt without provocation, an attempt to commit culpable homicide and Intentional insult to cause a breach of trust. The magistrate court ordered that she be remanded in court till October 5 at the Suleja Correctional center.

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Moses Bliss surprises Mercy Chinwo with late birthday gift, days after receiving car from hubby [Video]

Popular gospel artiste, Mercy Chinwo Blessed has continued to receive huge gifts days after celebrating her birthday. Recall that the singer who celebrated her 31st birthday on 5th September was surprised by her husband with a Toyota SUV which stirred several congratulatory messages and criticisms also. However, weeks after the celebration, Mercy Chinwo has now received a laptop (MacBook) from her colleague, Moses Bliss. In the video shared on her YouTube channel, Moses Bliss described the ‘Obinasom’ songstress as a generational blessing and had to think of what could match the impact she has made in the lives of many before finally settling for the laptop.

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Carter Efe called out over fresh song theft, singer shares evidence [Video]

Content creator, Carter Efe has been called out by musician, Brite Bensons for alleged song theft. This is the second time an artiste would be leveling allegation about claiming ownership of a song. The singer claimed that he bought the song from Ceeza Milli with the intention of releasing it when he was ready, however, Carter Efe, suddenly previewed the same song on his Instagram story. Brite accused the content creator of snatching the song, as he discovered that he also bought it from Ceeza Milli. Carter had announced that he will be releasing his own version of the track on 29th September, but Brite decided to release his own first. He then sampled both of them and noted how his own is the original while that of the skit-maker was just a copied version. The singer shared a video of both his own version and that of Carter Efe, while asking fans to compare and contrast.

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“I need to speak out, the damage you have done to my name is too much”- Actress Adewumi Fatai shares cryptic post

Nollywood actress Adewumi Fatai Shifau has vented out over the level of damage done to her name. The entrepreneur took to her Instagram page to make several threats as she promised to spill all the tea. The actress revealed how the person, whose identity remains unraveled, has been badmouthing her before others. She claimed that the person has damaged her too much and she is ready to speak out. Threatening to speak out, Adewumi vowed to go on Instagram live. “GET YOUR COKE AND POPCORN READY IS ABOUT TO BE A LONG FILM. I NEED TO SPEAK OUT, THE DAMAGE YOU HAVE DONE TO MY NAME IS TOO MUCH. LIVE VIDEO SOON”. A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE DIFFERENT OPINIONS ABOUT ME AND IS BECAUSE OF YOU AND YOUR LIES. LET ME TALK TO SO YOU CAN KNOW HOW BAD IT IS TO BE SPOILING SOMEONE”. This is coming weeks after she shared a cryptic post about friendship.

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Wole Ojo comes under fire for celebrating ‘wife’s’ birthday

Actor Wole Ojo has gotten into trouble with his colleague for publicly declaring love for his ‘wife’. Wole, who has been teasing his fans with loved-up photos from his movie scene, had penned a romantic birthday note to his colleague, Frances China Ben who turns a year older today, September 23rd. Taking to Instagram to share a loved-up photo of him with the celebrant, Wole Ojo described her as his wife. The actor promised to shut down third mainland bridge for her. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL WIFEY! @FRANCESSBEN WE’RE CLOSING THIRD MAINLAND BRIDGE FOR YOUR PARRI!!!!” Taking to his comment section, his colleague, Habiba Sinare faulted him for calling her his wife. Sharing a cryptic post, she wrote, “You are doing well”. Reacting to it, Wole Ojo tendered an apology to her as he also described her as his wife. “WAHULAAAARRRRR! WIFEY I CAN EXPLAIN”.

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“This is very insensitive ma” – Cross lambastes Aisha Buhari for posting daughter-in-law’s graduation in UK despite prolonged ASUU strike

Big Brother Naija star, Cross Okonkwo tackles Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari over social media post. An uproar had erupted days ago after Aisha Buhari celebrated her daughter-in-law’s graduation from a university in UK despite the fact that federal university students are out of school due to the prolonged ASUU strike. Various notable personalities have taken to social media pages to vehemently rebuke the act. Cross has described Aisha Buhari’s decision to celebrate her daughter-in-law online as insensitive. The reality TV star out the fact that she’s a mother to the citizens of Nigeria and since students are currently out of school, celebrating her inlaw’s graduation would feel like she’s rubbing it on the faces of Nigerian students.

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Tears as FCTA reclaims Zaudna land for infrastructure

Tears took over Zaudna community on Friday, as officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA), rolled in bulldozer and pulled down unauthorized structures to reclaim the land for infrastructure development. Zaudna village which is under Jiwa chiefdom in Abuja Municipal Area council (AMAC), is one of the districts earmarked for land swap programme by the administration. The Director, Department of Development Control, Murktar Galadima after the demolition, said the community is committed for land swap programme, where the administration gives out land to investors in exchange for infrastructure. According to him, the illegal structures were constituting obstacles for the smooth take off of the exercise, and would not be tolerated by the FCT administration. He said prior to the demolition, there was a demolition notice with series of meetings with officials of the development control and the natives. Galadima said: “Zaudna is one of the districts committed for land swap programme, where FCT administration gives out land and the investor provides infrastructure. “The demolition exercise is one of the programmes approved by the Federal Executive Council , so our responsibility …

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Nigerian NBA coach bags suspension for cheating on his wife, Nia Long, with staff

Nigerian Boston Celtics Coach Ime Udoka has been suspended for the 2022-23 season. According to ESPN, the suspension came Thursday night and is effective immediately. A decision about Udoka’s future with the organisation will be made later, the team said. The team also cited violations of team policies in its announcement. The 44-year-old Udoka had an intimate relationship with a female member of the franchise’s staff. Udoka has also apologised to fans, family and the Celtics organisation for letting them down. “I want to apologise to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organisation, and my family for letting them down,” Udoka said in a statement to ESPN’s Malika Andrews. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.” The season-long suspension is largely unprecedented for a sitting head coach in the NBA. The Celtics have made assistant coach Joe Mazzulla the interim head coach, sources told Wojnarowski. Udoka joined the Celtics last summer after spending time with the San Antonio …

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Burna Boy gifts his grandpa, Fela’s former manager “Benson Idonije”, a Toyota Highlander [Video]

Grammy award winning Star, Burna boy, has made his grandfather, the legendary Benson Idonije happy after digging deep into his wallet to cop an expensive gift for him. Idonije is a broadcaster and music critic who is best known for being the first manager of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. In a video making the rounds online, the 86-year-old was captured test driving his new Toyota Highlander excitedly, before exiting the car to appreciate the Singer for his heartwarming gesture.

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Footballer, Ndidi berates journalist who said he feigned injury to get out of Super Eagles team

Leicester City FC star, Wilfred Ndidi has reacted to claims of feigning injury to get out of the Super Eagles team, ahead of a friendly game against Algeria next week Tuesday. Journalist Sulaiman Folarin said he was told by sources that Ndidi feigned injury to get out of the Super Eagles after the team’s Coach, Jose Peseiro informed him he’ll be playing at the center-back and not in the midfield in the game, a role Ndidi never wanted. Folarin had tweeted; “Sources on Ndidi injury: Super Eagles manager Jose Peseiro wants to play Wilfred Ndidi at centerback against #Algeria. Ndidi is upset about this. He wants to play in the midfield. Next thing, Ndidi has an undisclosed injury, out of the squad and returns to #England.” Ndidi who reacted to the claim, accused the journalist of not checking his facts and also not asking questions before tweeting. The footballer wrote in response; “How sure are you? Did you ask questions? Did you check your facts, No! you just decided to tweet… bravo you did yourself proud sir”

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No one is saying anything about MI marrying at his age, but made a fuss on Mercy and Rita Dominic’s day – Lady says

A Twitter user has spoken Nigerian spinsters who haven’t still found their own perfect husband. According to the Tweep identified as @aunty_neme, everyone seems to be mute, not saying anything about MI Abaga marrying at his current age (40). Aunty_neme stated that people had however began wagging their tongues to motivate women when Mercy Chinwo (32) and Rita Dominic (47) held their weddings. Taking to the micro blogging platform, @aunty_neme wrote: “NO ONE ACTUALLY HAS ANYTHING TO SAY ABOUT M.I AND GETTING MARRIED AT HIS CURRENT “AGE”. BUT ON MERCY CHINWO AND RITA DOMINIC’S DAY, UNA WAN USE MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH FINISH US. ODIEGWU” Some reactions culled below:

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Real story behind Rita Dominic ‘giving birth to twins’- Source reveals

Veteran actress, Rita Dominic‘s business partner, Mildred Okwo, has come out to address the rumours claiming she has delivered a set of twins. Social media was agog with news that Rita who got married earlier this year was now a mother. However It led to people sending congratulatory messages even without confirmation. However, Mildred has now debunked the news, claiming that the picture was taken on a movie set. IN A CHAT WITH NEWSMEN, OKWO SAID: “YOU SEE SOMEBODY ON SET TODAY, AND THE NEXT DAY THEY HAVE TWINS; I DO NOT UNDERSTAND. “IF RITA HAS HAD A CHILD, WOULD I NOT SEND A PRESS RELEASE TO YOU GUYS? COMMON, IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. “CAN YOU IMAGINE? SHE TOOK A PICTURE WHILE ON A MOVIE SET. SHE POSTED A PICTURE; SHE IS ON A MOVIE SET; MAYBE I SHOULD CALL HER TO FIND OUT IF SHE HAS GIVEN BIRTH. “IT IS BLOGGERS THAT ARE PEDDLING FAKE NEWS. KINDLY IGNORE THEM. IF SHE HAS A CHILD, THERE IS NO WAY THAT I WOULD NOT MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT AND I WILL DEFINITELY …

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#BBNaija: “Groovy and Phyna Had S£x In The Toilet”- Adekunle Reveals [Video]

Bbnaija Level Up housemate, Adekunle told other housemates after their pool party, that Groovy and Phyna were having s**x in the toilet. As expected, there has been some reactions on social media. Some comments on social media reads: @mhz_ijay They are adults na, and by the way this one is Lies upon lies,so if they want to have sex it will be the outside toilet beside the pool bah, anywayz she went to pee and came back immediately, groophy have already told you guys it is happening after 9days but for inside the bbn house it is cancelled…..Agend*a people rest and focus on how to make money online with your data, instead of dragging innocent souls……… @abisolapeperenpe E reach your fav turn now, he turn instigator. Since others have been talking about it, u guys were busy hailing😂 @baneli_prohair It’s the look Bryan gave him for me like how is a grown up man talking like a child 😒 @rich_khobby It would just happen phyna would be pregnant before the show ends , because she too they like it @real_tina4.u This …

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