The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. This was after the former governor had pleaded not guilty to the 19-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. He is facing an alleged money laundering trial to the tune of N80bn but pleaded not guilty to all the charges. When the case was called for hearing, on Friday, Counsel for the EFCC, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, notified the court of the intention of the Prosecution…
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The Federal government and the United States of America have indicated interest to increase collaboration in Humanitarian interventions in the country. The two countries made the pledge when the US Ambassador to Nigeria His Excellency Richard M. Mills Jr. and his entourage paid a courtesy visit on the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction Prof Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda in his office. The Minister expressed appreciation to the US government for the robust relationship that have existed between the two countries over the years. The Minister said one of the biggest business partners of the US is Africa. “We…
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has warned that any state governor who tampers with funds belonging to the Local Government Areas (LGAs) will be guilty of gross misconduct, which is an impeachable offence. Fagbemi, while addressing the 2024 annual conference of the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents (NAJUC) in Abuja, further warned the elected chairmen of the 774 LGAs across Nigeria against mismanaging local government funds. The number one law officer in the country, in his paper titled, “Aftermath of Supreme Court judgement on Local Government financial autonomy: What Next?”,…
The Board of the World Bank Group may meet today (Friday) to approve another loan bid of the President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government. This time, the country is seeking a $500million loan to boost rural access and agricultural marketing in the country. The loan sought by the government is targeted for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project—Scale Up. Further details of the proposed loan shows an intent to bridge the gap between rural communities and the broader marketplace, facilitating smoother access to agricultural markets, schools, and hospitals and promoting social cohesion among rural populations. According to a document on…
INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu said the eight items are part of the 142 identified recommendations from the report of the 2023 general elections. Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, said it would soon present to the joint committees of the Senate and House of Representatives on Electoral Matters eight items of electoral reforms for consideration. The Chairperson of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) of the commission in Abuja. Mr Yakubu said the eight items are part of the 142 identified recommendations from the report of the 2023 general elections. He said…
Morocco has been confirmed as one of the hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, marking a monumental moment in African football. Alongside Spain and Portugal, the North African country’s selection as a co-host signifies its growing influence in the global football landscape. The decision was unanimously approved during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress held via video conference on Wednesday with all 211 Member Associations represented. FIFA praised the joint Morocco-Spain-Portugal bid, which scored an impressive 4.2 out of 5 in its evaluation, for exceeding the minimum hosting requirements. This will make Morocco only the second African nation to host the…
••• Arrests 3 suspects By Shadrach Okon A joint security team made of Nigerian Army Officers and Officers of the Nigeria Police Force Akwa Ibom State Command during the week sacked Ibom Youth Council Military Training Headquarters in Mkpat Enin, arrested three suspects and demolished the operational headquarters of the proscribed group. The Police Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Police Command ASP Timfon John made this known in a press release made available to newsmen on Thursday, 12th December, 2024. According to the release: “Following the proscription of the Ibom Youth Council by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State,…
••• Demolish Headquarters Following the proscription of the Ibom Youth Council by the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, His Excellency, Pastor Umo Eno, and his directive to security agencies to immediately end the nefarious activities of the group, a joint security team, acting on credible intelligence, visited the building serving as the operational headquarters of the illegal group at Ikot Isighe, Mkpat Enin Local Government Area. On arrival at the locus crIminis, members of the group fled in different directions. The operation led to the arrest of three (3) suspects, and their headquarters was demolished. Available evidence shows that the…
Kemi Badenoch, the UK-born Conservative Party leader, has replied Vice President, Kashim Shettima over call to drop her Nigerian name. During a visit to the United States, Badenoch had described Nigeria as “a place where almost everything seemed broken.” She added that there are instability and corruption in Nigeria, prompting the vice president to describe her comment as disrespectful. Shettima had during a speech on migration in Abuja said that Badenoch might “remove the Kemi from her name if she did not feel pride in her “nation of origin.” Comparing Badenoch with the UK’s first prime minister of Indian descent,…
Vice President, Kashim Shettima has expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Maiduguri that claimed the lives of some young graduates from the Borno State University and left many others injured. The Vice President regretted that a moment of achievement and joy that should have marked a significant milestone in these young students’ lives has turned into an unimaginable tragedy. In a condolence message on Thursday, VP Shettima said, “The loss of these bright, young lives is not just a loss to their families but a loss to Borno State and our nation. These graduates embodied hope, promise, and…