By Ubong Usoro & Rafiyat Sadiq The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has expressed grave concern over the abduction of Justice E. G. Umukoro, a respected High Court judge in Bayelsa State, calling the incident a reflection of the growing insecurity in the state capital. Speaking on a national broadcast, the Chairman of the …
By Esther Ososanya Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as some of the boldest in Nigeria’s history, noting that they are already delivering tangible results. Speaking on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Dr Tope Fasua, at the opening of the 32nd Annual Meetings …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in collaboration with the Dangote Refinery and key federal stakeholders, has pledged full support for the presidential directive aimed at reducing fuel prices and enhancing national energy security through a crude-for-naira exchange policy. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Presidential …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A High Court sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ajayi, 31, was found guilty of killing Adaidu at his residence in Papaladna …
By Esther Ososanya The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has announced an aggressive strategy to remove longstanding obstacles frustrating sugar self sufficiency in Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders at a tripartite meeting involving the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and major operators of the Backward Integration Programme (BIP), Bakrin …
By Esther Ososanya Women in media and gender advocacy groups have renewed calls for the speedy passage of the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, citing it as a critical step toward inclusive governance and increased female representation in Nigerian politics. The call was made during a strategic wellness and advocacy event organised …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the wave of infrastructural projects ongoing across the FCT, especially in the roads sector. Wike made the remarks during the commissioning of the newly constructed right hand service carriageway of the Inner …
By Esther Ososanya Twenty eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the Yelewata killings in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Their arrest comes less than a week after President Bola Tinubu ordered security agencies to act swiftly. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced the arrests during a press conference in Abuja …
By Sunday Michael Ogwu Nigeria is set to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Brazil during a landmark three-day state visit by Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin. The visit marks the Second Session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two largest economies in Africa …
By Esther Ososanya The Niger State Government has pledged immediate security interventions following the killing of a 300-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai, by suspected phone snatchers at his off-campus residence. In an emergency security meeting held in Lapai, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hamidu Mu’azu Jantabo, assured students …
