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Development
First Lady visits Sierra Leone, advocates against sexual exploitation, abuse, violence in Africa
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has emphasized the need for women and girls to speak up when sexually exploited, abused or violated as this will not only help them access help and heal, but give others the confidence to speak up. She was speaking at the special prayers organized by the First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone…
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Homeland News
PHOTO NEWS: Oyebanji opens 64th National Council of health conference in Ekiti
Governor Abiodun Oyebanji yesterday declared open the 64th National Council of Health Conference in Ado Ekiti with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate and Minister of State, Dr. Tunji Alausa alongside Commissioners of Health from the States in attendance. The governor wrote on his social media handles: “I had the honour of declaring open the 64th National…
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News from States
BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms Bala Mohammed’s election as Bauchi governor
The Appeal Court, Abuja Division, on Friday, affirmed the victory of Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State in the March 18 governorship election. The panel of three justices were unanimous, awarding no cost as the court ruled that each party to the matter should bear their costs. More details later…
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News from States
Appeal Court sacks Kano Governor Yusuf, uphelds tribunal’s ruling
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the decision of the tribunal that removed Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from office. The tribunal, headed by Justice Oluyemi Akintan Osadebay, had nullified Yusuf’s election on September 20, 2023, on the basis that 165,663 of his votes were invalid. Yusuf, who ran under the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), did…
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National News
BREAKING: Court sends Emefiele to Kuje prisons
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has been remanded in Kuje Correctional facility until the Federal High Court in Abuja decides on his bail application. Emefiele was brought before Justice Hamza Muazu by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a six-count amended charge. His lawyer, Mathew Burkaa, SAN, applied for his bail, but…
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National News
PHOTO NEWS: Shettima, CJN, Ganduje, Olanipekun honour Yusuf Alli at book
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, legal luminary, Wole Olanipekun, SAN and Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi were among prominent Nigerians that graced the public presentation of two books authored by popular lawyer, Yusuf Alli, SAN in Abuja on Thursday.
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Economy
Nigeria drops $1.1bn lawsuit against Eni over OPL 245 oil block
Nigeria has dropped its $1.1 billion lawsuit against Eni over the disputed OPL 245 oil block, Bloomberg reported, citing a letter from the justice ministry. The letter, dated November 15, said Nigeria will withdraw the case from Italy’s highest court and give up any further legal action against Eni, its subsidiaries, and its current and former executives in relation to…
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Economy
Nigeria cannot rely on borrowing to fund budget, says Edun
The minister of finance and coordinating minister for the economy, Wale Edun, has warned that Nigeria cannot afford to borrow more money to finance its budget, as it is already facing a high debt burden and a challenging economic environment. Edun made this statement on Thursday at a senate joint committee meeting on the 2024-2026 medium-term expenditure framework (MTEF) and…
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Homeland News
‘It’s unnecessary’! Two commissioners abstain from exco’s vote of confidence on Akeredolu
Two commissioners on Thursday abstained from signing a vote of confidence passed on Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, by members of the cabinet. The governor has been away from the state since he returned to the country from medical vacation abroad on September 7. The document titled “WE STAND BY OUR COURAGEOUS PRINCIPAL AND MENTOR, ARAKUNRIN OLUWAROTIMI ODUNAYO AKEREDOLU,SAN,CON. GOVERNOR,…
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National News
Shettima seeks 100% commitment to fostering conducive business environment
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday inaugurated the 3rd Cohort of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), calling its members to be 100% committed to promoting a conducive business environment. This, according to him, would directly reflect the strong political will behind the transformative initiatives of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government. Speaking during the inaugural meeting of the PEBEC…
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