Tuggar affirms Nigeria’s role in global gas exportation, sustaining energy
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exportation and energy stability He affirmed this in a statement by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar’s Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy. The statement is against backdrop of the recent election of Dr Philip Mshelbila, Managing-Director of Nigeria LNG Limited […]
Democracy And Development in Africa
By Toyin Falola It is a pleasure to be part of this epochal event honoring our leader and elder, Comrade Hassan Sunmonu, a distinguished alumnus of Yaba College of Technology, our host. I am pleased to know that this is a maiden lecture in the founding of the Hassan Sunmonu Centre for Leadership and Governance. […]
Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to join forces against ritual killings
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to combat human trafficking, ritual abuse and exploitation. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the opening of the First Annual Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking, in partnership with Pepperdine University, California, United States of America, on Thursday in Lagos. The governor described […]
EFCC recovers ₦566b, $411m, 1,502 assets in two years
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, $411 million, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC boss, represented by Wilson Uwujaren, the Director of Public Affairs, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, at a press conference marking his […]
Tinubu challenges INEC Chairman: Serve with integrity beyond reproach
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN). At the ceremony held at the State House Council Chamber, he urged the new INEC Chairman to serve with integrity and beyond reproach. He said, “Your nomination and the subsequent confirmation by the […]
Mechanic jailed six months for stealing one pack of ‘Fresh Yo” yogurt
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos on Wednesday sentenced an 18 -year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza to six months imprisonment for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo” yogurt from a shop. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty. Pati, in her judgment however gave the convict an option of fine of […]
Welder jailed 18 months for stealing
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Wednesday sentenced a 22 -year-old welder, Abdulmumuni Saidu to 18 months in prison for stealing. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. Pati, in her judgment, gave the convict an option of fine of N50, 000 or spend […]
Alleged terrorism: Again, court refuses Tukur Mamu’s bail plea
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, again declined to grant an application for bail filed by alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, being detained at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, however ordered that Mamu should be taken to appropriate hospital by the DSS for a medical […]
ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike and given the Federal Government one month for further engagement with the union. Prof. Chris Piwuna, President of ASUU, announced this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the one-month window would allow the federal government to conclude all […]
Tinubu’s condoles with Anaekwe, Moro’s families
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family of the Speaker of the House of representatives Agunwa Anaekwe, who served as Speaker in the Third Republic (1992-1993). In a statement the president said, “I commiserate with his family, the government, and the people of Anambra State. “Chief Anaekwe, who passed away […]
