Category: Governance
FG Proposes NIMASA, NPA to Collect Fees in Naira Instead of Dollars
The Federal Government has proposed a shift in the collection of charges by two key maritime agencies, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), from foreign currencies to Naira. This suggestion was made as part of a broader economic stabilization effort under a bill expected to be presented…
Yahaya Bello Takes Money Laundering Allegations to Supreme Court
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is escalating his ongoing legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the Supreme Court, as he seeks to overturn an arrest warrant issued by a lower court. The Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the money laundering case initiated against Bello by the EFCC,…
Federal Government Approves Contract for 258 km Concrete Superhighway in Kebbi and Sokoto States
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned a contract for the construction of a 258-kilometer, three-lane roadway that will feature continuous reinforced concrete pavement in Kebbi and Sokoto States. The project is part of a larger initiative to enhance road infrastructure across Nigeria. This approved section is part of the 1,000-kilometer superhighway, which will eventually…
VP Shettima Departs Abuja for the 79th UNGA in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for New York to lead Nigeria’s delegation at the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The trip comes following a directive from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who asked Shettima to represent the country at the global forum while he focuses on urgent domestic issues, including…
Edo Election: INEC Announces Start of Collation of Results at 10 a.m.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collation of results for the Edo State Governorship election will commence at 10:00 a.m. today, Sunday, September 22, 2024. This update was provided by Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Edo State, in a statement addressing the public, political stakeholders, and election observers….
Nigeria Signs Agreement with Russian Consortium to Revive Ajaokuta Steel and National Iron Ore Mining Company
The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a significant agreement with a Russian consortium for the rehabilitation, completion, and operation of both the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASP) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company Limited (NIOMCO). This development comes after years of efforts to revitalize Nigeria’s steel industry, which has been dormant for…
EDO ELECTION: Authorities Apprehend Political Thugs and Seize Firearms During Overnight Operations
As voters head to the polls in Edo State today, the Nigeria Police Force has intensified its crackdown on electoral violence, successfully arresting two political thugs and seizing illegal firearms during overnight operations. The arrests come at a critical time as the state braces for a high-stakes election. The two suspects, Edwin Obanor, 43, and…
National Assembly to Prioritize Local Government Election Bill in Upcoming Plenary
As the National Assembly prepares to reconvene for its plenary session next week, a pivotal reform concerning local government elections is set to take center stage. Lawmakers will be deliberating on the Local Government Election Bill, which is expected to introduce significant changes to the way local government elections are conducted across Nigeria. Key discussions…
Yahaya Bello Allegedly Escapes EFCC Capture with Governor Ododo’s Help Amid N80.2 Billion Fraud Investigation
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello reportedly evaded capture by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, with the alleged assistance of his successor, Governor Usman Ododo. The EFCC had surrounded the Kogi State Government Lodge in Abuja in a renewed attempt to arrest Bello over allegations of an N80.2 billion…
EFCC Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Method of Reporting for Alleged Breach of Protocol
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it rejected the manner in which former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, reported to the commission’s headquarters in Abuja, describing it as a breach of protocol. A source from the EFCC revealed that Bello arrived at the commission in a convoy, accompanied by the…