The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. This followed a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and Institutions in Abuja. He said that promotion remained the progression of civil servants, as well as a motivational…
A member of the House of Representatives, Cyril Hart, walked out on plenary on Tuesday after accusing the Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, of ignoring first-timers during debates. Hart, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), represents the Bonny/Degema Federal Constituency of Rivers State in the green chamber. “I have noticed Mr Speaker, with…
Fidelity Bank Plc and its customers suffered N2.1bn loss after the lender saw a surge in fraud and forgery cases in 2023. Fraud and forgery cases rose by 22.2 per cent year-on-year from 2,518 recorded in 2022 to 3,079 in 2023, according to the bank’s financial statement analysed by THE WHISTLER. The Central Bank of…
The family of Nick Imudia, the late former chief executive of Konga, has refuted reports that he killed himself, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of his death. The family, in a statement, dismissed reports that Imudia had made farewell calls to his brother and daughter, leaving instructions before his passing, describing…
Many people were trapped when a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja collapsed on Monday night. Two trapped persons were reportedly pulled out from the rubble and taken to the hospital. “There is a possibility that there could be some people inside the…
The Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, Kano State, have been thrown into darkness, following the disconnection of the institution’s power supply by the Kano Electricity Distribution Company, KEDC. KEDCO disconnected the university about a week ago over its inability to settle its outstanding accumulated bill of over N248 million, a situation that…
The Kayode Lawal-led Polaris Bank Limited is currently entangled in alleged N16.5 billion fraud. This is as the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has taken over the prosecution of the bank and a staff member, Chinenye Duru, for diverting N16.5 billion belonging to a customer of the bank. The office…
A certain Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, witness told an Abuja High Court that former aviation minister, Hadi Sirika’s company was not among five companies listed as bidders for the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport. The witness, Isaiah Yusuf, who testified as EFCC 4th witness (PW4) said this in his testimony…
Vice President Kashim Shettima says the death toll from the suicide bomb attacks in the Gwoza area of Borno State on Saturday has risen to 32, as of Monday, July 1. Shettima confirmed the figure after a visit to the wounded at a general hospital in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday, where he…
USA Government Study abroad programs Deadline: 10 Oct 2023 (Annual) Study in: multiple countries Course starts AY 2024-2025 Brief description: In partnership with more than 140 countries worldwide, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines to passionate and accomplished graduating college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals from all backgrounds….
