Alleged N37.1bn Fraud: Former Humanitarian Minister Sadiya Umar-Farouk Ignores EFCC Inquiry

Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Humanitarian Minister, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, has disregarded the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) inquiry into the alleged N37.1 billion fraud perpetrated during her tenure. EFCC is currently investigating a significant financial scandal, allegedly involving a N37.1 billion fraud during her tenure, reportedly linked to a contractor named James … Read more

School Children In Niger Are Fed With Expired Rice

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Disclosing the findings of the investigation while raising a matter of urgent importance during plenary, member representing Suleja Constituency, Liman Iya, Niger State said pupils are served poor and under-nourished meals. Niger State School Children benefitting from the national-grown school feeding programme are being fed with expired rice and given a quarter of an egg … Read more

School Feeding During Lockdown Cost N523.3m- Sadiya Farouq

The Nigerian Government spent about N523.3 million on school feeding programme during the lockdown against the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (MHADMSD), Sadiya Farouq, disclosed this at the Presidential Taskforce briefing on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. Read Also: Nigeria Records 288 New COVID-19 Cases Farouk made the revelation … Read more

NASS- Keyamo Face-Off To Be Resolved Within 24 Hours- Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday hinted that the leadership of the House has commenced moves to resolve the face off between both the Chambers of the National Assembly and the Minister for State of Labour and Productivity and Employment Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN over the recruitment of 774,000 … Read more

FG To Commence School Feeding Programme On Thursday

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development said it will commence the school feeding programme Thursday, May 14, 2020, in Abuja. The ministry also noted that Lagos and Ogun states will commence shortly after FCT before the other states of the federation partake. Despite the closure of schools, President Muhammadu Buhari … Read more