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Minister Lalong Discovery Of NSITF Occurred Only After Assuming Office
Minister Lalong Discovery Of NSITF Occurred Only After Assuming Office....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, admitted that he had no prior knowledge of the existence of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) until he assumed his role as a minister. He made this revelation during a visit to the NSITF headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, highlighting that since taking office, he has received numerous petitions.
This development occurred after the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) summoned some senior NSITF officials for questioning regarding a gratuity payment of N47 million to the Managing Director of the Fund, Maureen Allagoa. The individuals invited included the Head of the Administration Department, Head of Finance and Investment Department, and the Head of Audit and Inspectorate Department.
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Minister Lalong acknowledged that every agency faces its own set of challenges and was aware of various issues within the Fund. He particularly noted the case involving the MD’s payment to herself, the ministry’s subsequent inquiry, and her subsequent refund of the money when it became public knowledge.
Lalong disclosed that a committee had been established to investigate a wide range of issues contributing to the ongoing crisis within NSITF and to find a lasting resolution. He stressed the importance of focusing on NSITF to enable the ministry to succeed.
He stated, “Yes, we saw achievements. We also saw a lot of complaints. A lot of complaints came from this agency. And that was why we all came up to look at it first hand and to see how to address some of these issues. There is no agency that has no problem… For me, like I said, that time, I never knew about NSITF until I became a Minister of Labour and Employment.”
Lalong assured that he takes all petitions seriously and has addressed them. He also emphasized his commitment to addressing the issues within NSITF and expressed gratitude for the warm welcome extended to him during the visit.
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Power Struggle Erupts: IPOB Leadership Dumps Nnamdi Kanu, Declares Office Of The Leader Vacant.
In a significant leadership transition, the Directorate of State (DOS) of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has announced the indefinite suspension of Nnamdi Kanu from his position as leader, as well as the removal of the Director of Radio Biafra.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to an official statement released on Thursday by the Head of the DOS, Mazi Chikadibia Edoziem, the decision was finalized during a plenary meeting of the Directorate held on Wednesday. The DOS has now assumed full administrative control over the organization’s operations.
Rationale Behind the Suspension
The group emphasized that IPOB was established by a collective of Biafrans in the Diaspora, rather than any single individual, and asserted that no one holds the authority to dismantle the DOS, which remains the group’s highest decision-making body.
The leadership cited critical intelligence regarding communications allegedly originating from Kanu while in Sokoto prison as the primary catalyst for the suspension. The DOS noted that:
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Security Risks: Certain “unguarded communications” from the prison have reportedly led to unnecessary arrests, torture, and the loss of life among IPOB members in the region.
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Surveillance: The group claimed that Kanu’s current interactions and visitors are being closely monitored by the Department of State Services (DSS), prompting fears of further security compromises.
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Preventing Escalation: The leadership stated that the suspension aims to curb unauthorized actions and reckless rhetoric that could provoke further violence.
Furthermore, the DOS warned against the creation of new militias, stating that IPOB will no longer accept responsibility for any criminal acts or actions taken by individuals not currently holding an authorized position within the group.
Counter-Movements and Conflicting Claims
This announcement follows reports that Nnamdi Kanu had attempted to dissolve the current DOS administration. Reports attributed to IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, indicated that Kanu had appointed U.S.-based Mazi Chris Nwaọgụ as the new Head of the Directorate, instructing him to take charge of the movement’s daily management.
The Directorate of State, which has served as the administrative backbone of IPOB since its founding in 2012, remains at the center of this power struggle as the movement navigates the implications of these competing leadership claims.
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Akpabio Breaks Silence: “Aduda Never Invited Me!” — The Truth Behind The FCT Project Controversy!.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio recently made a light-hearted remark regarding the tenure of former FCT Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda during their time together in the 8th Senate. Speaking at an infrastructure project inauguration in Abuja, Akpabio questioned why he was never invited to any project commissioning ceremonies throughout the territory during that period, despite Aduda serving as a prominent principal officer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Akpabio playfully suggested that Aduda deserves some of the blame for the lack of commissioning events because he never extended an invitation during their shared time in the 8th Senate.
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He noted that he could not recall attending a single project commissioning in the FCT while Aduda was in office, regardless of the former senator’s significant influence at the time.
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The Senate President contrasted that period with the current state of affairs, observing that more infrastructure projects are now being completed and commissioned across the FCT.
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From Duty to Tragedy: How A Horrific Road Crash Claimed The Life Of Senator Seriake Dickson’s Right-Hand Man!.
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has announced the passing of his longtime aide and family associate, retired DSP Zamani Tanko, following a tragic road accident in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Incident: Tanko was involved in a collision with a truck in Abuja on Wednesday morning, which rendered him unconscious.
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Medical Response: After being rushed to the National Hospital in Abuja by members of the Senator’s team, Tanko underwent an operation by a team of surgeons, but he unfortunately passed away later that afternoon.
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A Legacy of Service: Tanko served Nigeria for 35 years as a police officer and had worked closely with Senator Dickson for the past 15 years, acting as a trusted aide who managed both security and personal responsibilities.
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Personal Impact: Senator Dickson, who viewed Tanko as a brother and a member of his own family—affectionately referred to by his family as “Uncle Zamani”—expressed deep devastation over the loss.
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