Author: Sadiq Abdullateef

THE Joint House of Representatives Committees on Public Account and Public Assets have summoned the Minister of Finance, Chief Adebayo Olawale Edun over alleged non-compliance with the provisions of Fiscal Responsibility Act 2007. Also to appear before the lawmaker on Monday is the Governor of Central Bank of Nigerian, Dr Olayemi Cardoso who, alongside Edun will offer explanation on internal control weaknesses identified in the 2021 reports by the Auditor General for the Federation. In a letter signed jointly by the Chairmen, House Committee on Public Accounts , Rep. Bamidele Salam and Chairman Committee on Public Assets Ademorin Kuye, the…

THE family of late Chief Moshood Abiola has demanded details of the reported N45bn debt owed it by the Federal Government. The call followed a recent statement by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, who appealed to President Bola Tinubu to compensate the family as a gesture of national healing and justice. Lamido had revived a dispute over money allegedly owed to the late Abiola, insisting the Federal Government pay the business mogul’s heirs about N45bn. Speaking in Abuja at the May 2025 launch of his memoir, ‘Being True to Myself’, Lamido told guests that Abiola’s company, International Telephone &…

THE Defence Headquarters on Friday announced the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation conducted by troops in Borno State. Although the identity of the foreigner was not disclosed, the military said the individual, who claimed to be a miner, is currently in custody and undergoing interrogation. This development comes less than a week after the military revealed it had apprehended four Pakistani nationals in the region, allegedly involved in training terrorists. A source in the military told News Point Nigeria exclusively that, the Chinese national is suspected to be leading Boko Haram logistics supply and arms deals.…

RETIRED Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has refuted claims that the funds recovered by the Nigerian government were personal loots of the late general. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Democracy Day, monitored by our correspondent, Al-Mustapha asserted that the funds were intended as an economic empowerment initiative to support indigenous entrepreneurs and provide affordable goods and services, similar to Libya’s economic model under sanctions. He challenged anyone to present documents signed by Abacha linking the funds to his personal bank accounts. “The money was not deposited…

A POPULAR social media influencer based in Kaduna State, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who disappeared over six years ago, has been confirmed dead after a thorough investigation led by investigative public commentator and social critic, Damilola Adekunle. Dadiyata went missing after being abducted by armed men at gunpoint from his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Many believed his disappearance was politically motivated due to his vocal criticism of prominent politicians and his support for former presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In a shocking revelation, Adekunle announced on Wednesday on her Facebook page that her investigation had confirmed Dadiyata’s…

NEARLY 138 million children were engaged in child labour in 2024, including 54 million in hazardous work that endangers their health, safety and development. This is according to a report released on Wednesday by the International Labour Organisation and the United Nations Children’s Fund, ahead of World Day Against Child Labour, as the world mark the International Day of Play. The World Day Against Child Labour is marked every year on June 12, and the International Day of Play is marked on June 11th. The report revealed that while child labour has declined by more than 20 million since 2020,…

OVER 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria have not been paid salaries in the last 20 months. The inability of the council to pay stemmed from the directive of the Federal Government to cut off funding from certain agencies of government. Environmental Health Council of Nigeria, established by Act 11 of 2002 as amended, is Nigeria’s primary body overseeing environmental health regulations and a wide range of activities that prevent the spread of diseases. In 2014, during the Ebola outbreak in Nigeria, environmental health officers played a vital role in the fight against the virus. Also,…

Современный ритм жизни требует особого подхода к отдыху и досугу. Если вы хотите провести вечер ярко, стильно и с комфортом, эскорт Москва предлагает вам широкий выбор возможностей. Эскорт-услуги давно перестали быть табу, став частью культуры персонализированного досуга и престижа. Сегодня элитный эскорт — это не просто сопровождение, а настоящее искусство общения, стиля и утончённости. Элитный эскорт Москва — роскошь, достойная вашего статуса Элитный эскорт Москва — это выбор для тех, кто ценит высокий уровень сервиса, конфиденциальность и привлекательность спутницы. Девушки, предоставляющие такие услуги, проходят строгий отбор и обладают не только внешней красотой, но и высоким уровнем культуры, общения и интеллекта.…

THE All Progressives Congress has cautioned former Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, over his recent comments warning that ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s treatment awaits President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The party said while it allows differing opinions, it also has established procedures for disciplining members who engage in misconduct. APC’s Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, stated in an exclusive interview with our correspondent on Monday that the ruling party is open-minded and welcomes a variety of viewpoints without conflict. On Sunday, Ndume expressed fear that an upset awaited the President at the next poll if he failed to learn from the…

IN a renewed effort to reposition Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday evening convened a high-level closed-door meeting with key party leaders in Abuja under the banner of “Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.” The strategic gathering brought together a cross-section of PDP heavyweights, notably three members of the influential G5 Governors: former Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia). While the attendance of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde—another G5 member—remained unclear at press time, the meeting was graced by PDP National…

INNA Maryam Abacha, the widow of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has denied long-standing allegations that her husband looted billions of dollars while in power. In an interview on TVC’s Politics on Sunday hosted by Femi Akande monitored by News Point Nigeria, Inna Maryam described the accusations against her late husband as unfair and rooted in misinformation. “The annulment was not done by my husband. And if it was him, then that means he was more powerful than the President at the time. That means Abacha was the greatest. But I’m not here to talk about…

THIRTY-FOUR embassies in Abuja risk being closed down by the Federal Capital Territory Administration over unpaid ground rents spanning 11 years, this newspaper gathered. This newspaper, however, learnt that the opposition Peoples Democratic, Federal Inland Revenue Service and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, who were also listed as defaulters, had settled their ground rent with the FCTA. A publication by the FCTA revealed that many foreign missions had not paid their ground rents since 2014, with the affected diplomatic missions collectively owing N3,662,196. On May 26, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, ordered officials to commence…

THE Peoples Democratic Party is set to overhaul its South-South zonal and state structures in a sweeping move aimed at flushing out disloyal members and forestalling further defections. A member of the PDP’s National Working Committee, who spoke to Sunday PUNCH on condition of anonymity, said the planned restructuring was part of renewed efforts to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the source, the party is “clearly displeased” with the spate of defections in recent weeks and is ready to take firm action. “This will not be business as usual. When the Delta State Governor,…

IN a moment of deep grief comes a glimmer of joy. A newborn baby boy has arrived on Eid-el-Kabir festival, six days after the father, Abubakar Yakubu Isma’il, died in the vehicle conveying members of the Kano State contingent from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun State. Abubakar, one of the dedicated members of the medical team that accompanied the athletes, was among the 22 casualties of the fatal auto crash that occurred last Saturday. His newly born son will only be told of his dad’s tragic death when he grows up. For Abubakar’s wife, Ummi Abubakar, it has…

THE son of late General Sani Abacha, Mohammed Abacha has commenced the process of challenging, before the Supreme Court, a recent Court of Appeal’s judgment, dismissing the suit he filed to reclaim the ownership of the controversial Malabu Oil and Gas Limited. Abacha’s team of lawyers, led by Reuben Atabo (SAN) has since applied, through a motion on notice to the Court of Appeal, for among others, leave to formally lodged the appeal, against its May 23 judgment, before the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal in Abuja had, in the May 23 judgment, allowed the appeal marked: CA/ABJ/CV/53/2021 filed…

PILGRIMS were performing the last major ritual of the hajj — the stoning of the devil’  on Friday, as Muslims around the globe celebrated the beginning of the Eid al-Adha holiday. From before day break, the 1.6 million-plus pilgrims began throwing seven stones at each of three concrete walls symbolising the devil in the Mina valley, on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca. Droves of pilgrims had already set out from their accommodation in the sprawling tent city in Mina before dawn, taking advantage of the cool temperatures. The ritual commemorates Abraham’s stoning of the devil at the…

TODAY, Muslim faithful in Nigeria will join two billion other Muslims throughout the world to celebrate the festival of Eid al-Adha, known as Eid-Al-Kabir. The festival is rooted in scriptural accounts of both the Islamic and Judeo-Christian theology as evinced in Al Qur’an Kareem and the Old Testament respectively. The scriptural accounts (Qur’an Chapter 37 – Suratul As-Saffaat) highlight how, in a singular act of obedience to divine command, Prophet Ibrahim AS took Prophet Ismail AS, his son who he begot in his old age, to a location and prepared him for ritual of immolation as piety to Allah. As…

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Современный эскорт Москва — это не просто сопровождение на деловые встречи или светские мероприятия, а целый мир изысканности, стиля и высшего уровня обслуживания. Если вы цените комфорт, конфиденциальность и безупречный внешний вид, то https://eskortni.com/ предлагает идеальные решения для самого требовательного клиента. В Москве существует множество агентств, но только элитные сервисы действительно обеспечивают уровень, соответствующий статусу столицы. Элитный эскорт Москва — выбор ценителей высокого класса Элитный эскорт Москва сочетает в себе идеальные внешние данные девушек, высокий интеллект, искусство общения и многогранность интересов. Это девушки, способные сопровождать на деловые мероприятия, благотворительные ужины, выставки, показы мод и частные вечеринки. Они легко адаптируются к…

Москва – это город, в котором ценят высокий уровень жизни, престиж и первоклассный сервис. Одним из атрибутов столичной элиты сегодня являются качественные эскорт услуги. Эскорт Москва – это возможность окружить себя красивыми, умными и ухоженными женщинами, способными украсить любой вечер, деловую встречу или путешествие. Элитный эскорт Москва – выбор успешных мужчин Элитный эскорт Москва предлагает услуги самых привлекательных и образованных девушек. Они не просто красивы, они умеют поддержать беседу, имеют безупречные манеры и выглядят великолепно в любом обществе. Такие женщины становятся неотъемлемым спутником на важных мероприятиях, где важно произвести впечатление. Часто мужчины, добившиеся всего в жизни, хотят провести время с…