Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has called for urgent fiscal reforms to curb illicit financial flows in Africa. Edun made the call at the opening of the fifth session of the African Union Sub-Committee on Tax and Illicit Financial Flows of the Specialised Technical Committee on Finance,…
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned hearing in the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, until Wednesday. The presiding Judge, Justice Rilwanu had earlier fixed March 31 for the bail application hearing after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution. El-Rufai was arraigned by the…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai on Tuesday, withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a chief magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court, named as 2nd defendant, in the N1 billion case. Ugochukwu Nnakwu, who appeared for the ex-governor, informed Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, shortly after the case…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna as proceedings commenced on his bail application. The case, which had been adjourned, resumed following the burial of his mother. El-Rufai is facing trial before Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa after being arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC ),has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to abandon any re-election ambition, describing it as insensitive in the face of worsening insecurity across the country. The group’s position followed the recent Jos Palm Sunday attack, where over 50 Christians were reportedly killed during the weekend in Jos. In a joint statement…
By Aggie Asiimwe Konde Agriculture begins with soil, but for Africa’s growth story, soil is far more than an input. It is the foundation of food systems, the basis of livelihoods, and an increasingly critical lever for resilience, reliability, and long‑term value creation. Across the continent, soil holds the potential to address food insecurity, restore…
The Federal government says it taking decisive steps to reduce reliance on external health funding and strengthen domestic investment in healthcare, while fostering respectful international partnerships. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said this on Monday in Abuja, at a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Sen. Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and nominated seven persons as Federal Commissioners. The nominations are to fill vacant positions at the National Population Commission (NPC), subject to confirmation by the National Assembly. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the “horrific” killings in Angwan Rukuba on Palm Sunday, expressing deep concern over the Jos, Plateau attack. This is contained in a statement signed on Monday by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh in Abuja. The association urged the government and security agencies to move beyond “periodic reassurances”…
Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday commiserated with the former Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai over the death of his mother, late Hajiya Fatima Umma. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family passed away on March 27 in Cairo, Egypt, at the age of 96. Shettima, who…
