Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of all bribery and corruption charges brought against her by UK authorities, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched international corruption cases involving a former Nigerian public official. A jury at Southwark Crown Court returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on six counts of…
The Nigerian Army says it has three suspected drug dealers in its custody in Benue, pursuant to its mandate to curb criminal activities, including drug trafficking and cultism, in the state. The Commanding Officer, 72 Special Forces Battalion Makurdi, Lt.-Col. Sunday Agwom, said the army was working in collaboration with other relevant security and law…
The Constitution Amendment Bill on State Police passed its second reading during the Senate plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved a motion for the suspension of Senate rules to accelerate consideration of the executive bill seeking constitutional backing for state police services. Leading the debate on the bill, Bamidele said…
The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Edo, Tony Alile, says the party’s campaign for the 2027 general elections will focus on practical solutions to the country’s challenges. Alile made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Benin. He described the ADC as the only…
A Prosecution Witness, Mr Orwusoro Maduka, countered former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige’s defence regarding a Presidential Directive on procurement to the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). Maduka, is a former director of procurement in the Ministry of Labour and Employment from 2019 to 2023, testified as the Economic and Financial…
The Malala Fund has called for a shift from symbolic support for girls’ education to deliberate, measurable and accountable male allyship capable of improving educational outcomes, particularly in Northern Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of a report titled, “The Potential of Male Engagement and Allyship for Girls’ Education…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday fixed July 2 for ruling on the EFCC’s motion seeking final forfeiture of additional five properties linked to convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to Federal Government. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after EFCC lawyer, Abbas Muhammed, and Mamman’s counsel, Femi Atteh, SAN, adopted their…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the performance of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is a testament to the fact that the party remains a foremost reservoir of competent and result-oriented leaders. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Jungudo Mohammed, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the…
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), have hailed the inaugurated Deoxyriboncleic Acid (DNA) Centre in Enugu. They said that the Centre would revolutionise crime detection, investigation and prosecution in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged lawmakers to approach debate on the bill for establishment of State Police with open minds, guided solely by national interests, constitutional principles and collective welfare of citizens. Akpabio, made the call at the resumption of plenary on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to strengthen its manpower and deploy more technology-driven solutions to effectively tackle emerging security challenges. Bago made the call on Wednesday in Minna when the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police in charge of Training and Development and Coordinating DIG for the North-Central…
