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Malami raises alarm over EFCC move to seize Abuja home, claims political motivation
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has raised alarm over what he described as a renewed attempt by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to take possession of his Maitama residence in Abuja. Malami alleged that operatives of the anti-graft agency arrived at his…
Read More »Ex-Acting AGF Nwabuoku jailed 72 years over N868m fraud
Photo: Chukwunyere Nwabuoku A former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been convicted and sentenced to a cumulative 72 years in prison over an alleged N868.46 million fraud, bringing to a close a high-profile corruption trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Economic and Financial…
Read More »Troops foil terror threats, secure Borno communities for peaceful Eid celebration
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have maintained firm control over Ngoshe and Gwoza areas of Borno State, successfully countering terrorist propaganda and ensuring residents celebrated Eid-el-Fitr peacefully. Terrorists linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) had recently circulated claims of plans to overrun Ngoshe…
Read More »U.S. $32m MQ-9 drones, troops join terrorism fight in Northern Nigeria
The United States has deployed MQ-9 Reaper surveillance drones and about 200 military personnel to northern Nigeria to support local forces battling Islamist insurgent groups, including Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram, officials said. U.S. officials quoted by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle said there would be no…
Read More »FG to improve electricity supply as gas constraints ease, says Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply will soon improve as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to resolve gas constraints affecting power generation. Adelabu gave the assurance in his Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, stating that recent government interventions are beginning to address persistent gas supply…
Read More »Tinubu returns to Lagos after UK state visit, secures £746m port deal
By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos in the early hours of Friday following a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, marking what he described as a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between both nations. The President and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, touched down…
Read More »Nigerians in UK brace up for mass deportation after Nigeria, UK deal
Hard times could be in the offing for Nigeria’s legion of illegal immigrant in the United Kingdom following a new migration agreement with Britain to facilitate the return of failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted offenders. The move is seen by both governments as one that will strengthen border…
Read More »FG partners Coventry University to establish UK campus in Lagos
Photo: Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa The Federal Government has secured a partnership with Coventry University under a Transnational Education (TNE) arrangement to establish a campus in Alaro City, Lagos State, aimed at delivering affordable, globally recognised degrees to Nigerian students. The development was disclosed in a statement by…
Read More »Tinubu seeks stronger security ties with UK
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening security collaboration with the United Kingdom, saying the partnership remains crucial in addressing terrorism and safeguarding regional stability in West Africa. Tinubu disclosed that he would discuss Nigeria’s counter-terrorism initiatives and the broader security challenges confronting the region during his…
Read More »FG to transform correctional centres into agribusiness hubs
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reposition Nigeria’s correctional system by transforming custodial centres into productive agribusiness hubs through strategic public-private partnerships, while intensifying rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for inmates. The initiative marks a shift from the traditional incarceration model to a reform-focused approach aligned with global best practices…
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