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Ex-Minister Remanded In Kuje Prison Over Alleged Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the former Minister of Power and Steel, Mr Olu Agunloye, before Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High court, over allegations of fraud. Mr Agunloye was brought before the court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to the charges read against him. The Judge ordered that he be remanded in Kuje...
PDP Crisis Deepens As Makinde Bloc Regroups, Ortom, Fayose Support Wike
The deepening crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party has further widened, as former governors Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Ayo Fayose (Ekiti) have thrown their weight behind the Nyesom Wike-led faction of the party’s National Working Committee. This development comes as loyalists of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other governors regroup to remobilise support and challenge the Wike camp ahead...
“Fix Nigeria Or I Quit APC” – Ndume Tells Tinubu
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has thrown jabs at former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his political troubles with President Bola Tinubu, suggesting El-Rufai is now suffering the consequences of abandoning a former minister, Rotimi Amaechi. At the same time, Ndume warned that if Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s challenges, he too may dump the ruling All Progressives Congress. The...
“Israel, Nigeria Should Deepen Dialogue On Peace, Economic Cooperation” — Envoy
The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Michael Freeman, has underscored the need to deepen Israel-Nigeria dialogue on peace building and economic cooperation to strengthen sustainable growth between both countries. Freeman made this known at a programme titled “Co-existence and Dialogue among Abrahamic Faiths,” held on Thursday in Abuja. The event was organised by the Embassy of Israel in Nigeria, the Halleluyah...
Federal High Court Releases Guidelines For Virtual Proceedings
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court has released guidelines and practice directions authorising judges to adopt virtual proceedings for court cases in all its judicial divisions. The Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, issued the practice directions for cases to be heard virtually on Zoom, Skype or any other audio-visual means approved by the court. The guidelines take effect from...
Nigerian Army Starts Recruitment Drive For Tradesmen, Non-Tradesmen
The Nigerian Army has begun recruiting women, tradesmen, and non-tradesmen for its 89th intake of regular recruits. The NA made this known on its X handle on Tuesday. The statement read, “The Nigerian Army wishes to inform the general public that the online application for 89 Regular Recruits Intake for Non-Tradesmen and Women will commence for all interested candidates. “Application is free...
“Nigeria Oil Production Exceed 1.7mbpd” — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, said the nation’s oil output has exceeded 1.7 million barrels per day, bpd, several times this year. Chief Executive of the Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe disclosed this at the capacity building training for journalists in Lagos, yesterday. He also said Nigeria’s rig count, an index for measuring upstream activities also improved while Final Investment Decisions,...
”Tinubu’s Assertion Of Economic Revival An Insult To Suffering Nigerians” – Wabara
Senator Adolphus Wabara, a former Senate President and the chairman of the PDP's Board of Trustees (BoT), has called President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's assertions that he has revitalised Nigeria's economy an insult to the millions of Nigerians who are currently suffering greatly. Senator Wabara argued that if the president’s assertions were accurate, there would be no need to convince Nigerians—citizens...
Petrol Landing Cost Decreases Significantly To N971/Litre – Report
The estimated cost of bringing petrol to Nigeria has decreased significantly over the last three months, falling by 20.34 percent to N971.57 per liter. This decline in landing cost, which reflects the price of importing and distributing the product, indicates some relief in terms of global market fluctuations and supply chain factors. However, despite this reduction, the retail price of petrol...
Invest In The East, Soludo Tells Igbo In Lagos
The Igbo community in Lagos has been urged by Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo to concentrate on developing their homeland by establishing prosperous towns and business hubs that will attract foreign investment and promote economic growth in the southeast. Speaking at the “Anambra Homeland Consciousness Initiative” event held in Lagos over the weekend, Governor Soludo emphasized the need for Ndigbo...
