Ali Bello, on Wednesday, tendered the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of a judgment and an enrolled order of Kogi High Court in his defence of allegations that the extra-judicial statements made in the ongoing trial were not voluntarily obtained by the EFCC operatives. Likewise, Dauda Sulaiman, the 2nd defendant in the alleged N10 billion money…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended Nigeria’s current wave of economic reforms, describing them as “painful but inevitable” steps toward long-term recovery. Delivering the keynote address at the Nigerian Economic Society’s 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, Shettima said Africa must shift from “outdated explanations” of economic growth to a knowledge-based model that drives productivity. “President Tinubu…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has commiserated with the government and people of Oyo State, particularly the Olunloyo family, over the demise of former governor of the state, Dr Victor Olunloyo. The Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, stated this in a statement by the forum Director-General, Dr Emmanuel…
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday warned of further escalation after Iran launched missiles attack on Israel. “Such actions threaten regional stability and escalate tensions in an already extremely volatile situation,’’ von der Leyen said. “I urge all parties to protect the life of innocent civilians,’’ he added. Von der Leyen condemned…
The Zamfara Concerned Citizens Forum (ZCCF) wishes to draw the attention of the public, anti-corruption agencies, and all lovers of justice to the alarming financial recklessness being perpetrated by Governor Dauda Lawal Dare in the name of road construction across Gusau metropolis. Our investigation reveals that the state government has awarded a highly suspicious…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward accelerating its shift to cleaner fuel, reaching an agreement with Chinese manufacturer Endurance Group to build 500 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refuelling stations across the country within three years. Announcing the development on Sunday, MDGIF Executive Director Oluwole Adama said the project would be implemented through a newly…
The UK Minister of State for Defence, Lord Vernon Coaker has reaffirmed the longstanding defence partnership between his country and Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and counter insurgency opration in the North-East. Coaker, who is on a working visit to Nigeria, stated this at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected plans by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to migrate electricity consumers from lower tariffs to Band A. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting of the NLC held in Yola, Adamawa State. The communique, jointly signed by…
Thirty African Heads of State and Government have committed to concrete reforms and actions aimed at expanding access to reliable, affordable and sustainable electricity. This initiative is designed to power economic growth, improve the quality of life, and create jobs across the continent. The leaders pledged their commitment in a declaration during the just concluded…
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Tinubu underscored the historic significance of Shinkafi-Bagudu’s election on Oct. 8 as the first African and the fifth woman to lead the global cancer control organisation. He noted the election attested to her…
