Year: 2024
Niger State Government Forges Transformative Agricultural Alliance with Bayer AG
In a significant stride towards agricultural transformation, the Government of Niger State, through Niger Foods, has inked a momentous ten-year Strategic Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bayer AG. The historic agreement, signed during the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings in Washington DC, USA, heralds a new era of agricultural innovation and sustainability in Niger State…
Nigeria Poised to Become Global Economic Powerhouse Under President Tinubu – VP Shettima
In a resounding endorsement of Nigeria’s economic potential, Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence that Nigeria will emerge as a major global economic force under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking from his office at the Presidential Villa, Vice President Shettima conveyed his optimism during a meeting with a delegation from the…
Court Orders Mohbad’s Wife to Undergo DNA Test
A significant development has emerged in the ongoing legal dispute concerning the paternity of late singer Mohbad’s child, as a Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos has issued an order for Mohbad’s wife, Wunmi, to undergo a DNA test. In a statement released by Monisola Odumosu, a member of the legal team…
JAMB Orders CBT Centre Owners: Arrest Intrusive Parents During 2024 UTME
In a decisive move to uphold the integrity of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has instructed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to detain any parent found near their premises during the examination period. This directive, disclosed during the conclusive briefing of CBT centre owners convened…
Troops Rescue Another Chibok Girl, Children from Terrorists’ Captivity, Neutralize Three in Ambush
In a significant development in the fight against terrorism and insurgency, Nigerian Army troops operating in the North East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who had been held captive by Boko Haram terrorists for several years. Lydia, who was among the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls, was rescued along with her…
Alleged Involvement of Soldiers in Theft at Dangote Refinery Sparks Concern
The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed grave concern over the reported involvement of two of its personnel in an alleged theft incident at the Dangote Refinery located in Lagos. The incident, which was thwarted by the timely intervention of vigilant troops and private security operatives stationed at the refinery, has been described as unacceptable and…
EFCC Set to Arraign Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello for Alleged N80.2 Billion Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to arraign former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Bello will face trial alongside three other suspects – Ali Bello, Dauda Suleiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu – on 19-count charges related to money…
EFCC Warns Against Obstruction of Operations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a stern warning to the public against obstructing its officers from carrying out their lawful duties, emphasizing that such actions constitute a criminal offence. According to Section 38(2)(a)(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act, it is illegal to impede officers of the Commission in the discharge of…
PRESIDENT TINUBU REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ECONOMIC SECURITY IN MEETING WITH AFENIFERE LEADERS
President Bola Tinubu reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to achieving comprehensive economic security for Nigeria while addressing foundational challenges and fostering fairness and equity for all citizens during a meeting with leaders of Afenifere, the esteemed Yoruba Socio-Cultural Organization. In the discussions held at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, President Tinubu underscored the…
Federal High Court Grants EFCC Warrant to Apprehend Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello
In a significant development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) authorization to apprehend former Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. This decision comes ahead of his scheduled court appearance on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite approved the warrant earlier today in response to the EFCC’s request. The…