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EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni over alleged N15.6bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arraigned a former Chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, Tunde Ayeni, before Justice Jude Onwuzuruike of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja. Ayeni was docked on a 17-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust, misappropriation and conversion of investors’ funds amounting to N15,665,085,429. Prosecution counsel, E.E.…
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Diplomacy is not a joyride: The argument against ignorance — by Uche Nnadozie
Erasmus Ikhide’s essay is not the bold indictment it aspires to be; it is, rather, a textbook example of emotional maximalism untethered from the realities of international diplomacy. It confuses outrage for insight, theatrics for substance, and—most critically—ignorance for moral authority. Let us begin with the central claim: that President Bola Tinubu’s three-nation trip is a “joyride.” That assertion collapses…
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Now I know Tinubu’s policies aren’t the problem — by Farooq Kperogi
As I pointed out in my Saturday Tribune column, a common refrain among online devotees of Nigerian opposition figures is that they would rather endure Tinubu until 2031 than support any opposition politician other than their preferred candidate, even as they denounce Tinubu’s policies day and night. That is both mystifying and clarifying. It suggests that, for many of them,…
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Nigeria’s capital market is on fire — And the next explosion is yet to come — by Michael Chibuzo
On May 29, 2023 when President Bola Tinubu climbed the famous podium in Eagle Square to kick start a bold and ambitious economic reform journey, which triggered a wave of macroeconomic turbulence, few people ever imagined that less than three years later, that the Nigerian stock will be literally on fire. But that is the reality today. Nigeria’s capital market…
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Makinde-led PDP faction appoints Turaki, Arapaja to lead new caretaker committee
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed former minister, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as chairman and Taofeek Arapaja as national secretary of a new 13-member caretaker committee. The decision was reached on Monday during the faction’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The motion for the committee’s ratification…
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Akwa Ibom launches first international flight route linking Uyo to Accra
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has announced the commencement of international flight operations between Uyo and Accra, describing the development as a significant milestone for economic growth and regional connectivity. The governor disclosed this on Sunday after returning from the inaugural flight, noting that the new route is expected to boost tourism, trade, and investment opportunities in the…
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Between democracy, neoliberalism and the developmental state in fixing Nigeria — by Tunji Olaopa
My thesis in this piece is that Nigeria urgently needs a developmental state and a renegotiated terms of engagement with development partners (especially with such multilateral institutions like the World Bank and IMF, while deploying economic diplomacy with bilateral institutions) in a measure that significantly enables the government to wade through the binding constraints and developmental limitations obstructing the benefits…
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Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassination fears, coup concerns — report
The Kremlin has significantly increased security around President Vladimir Putin, installing surveillance systems in the homes of close staff and introducing stricter movement and communication controls, according to a European intelligence report obtained by CNN. The report said cooks, bodyguards, and photographers working with Putin are banned from using public transport, while visitors to the Kremlin leader are subjected to…
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Group commends NELFUND over ₦242.4bn student loan disbursement
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has commended the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) over its continued expansion, noting that the scheme has now disbursed more than ₦242.4 billion to over 1.38 million Nigerian students. In a statement signed by its chairman, Ahmad Sajoh, and secretary, Danjuma Sada, the group described the development as a turning point in the democratisation of…
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Nigeria clinches additional relay slots for 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing
Team Nigeria, largely made up of home-based athletes, has secured additional tickets to the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, following a strong performance at the World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana. The new qualifications came in the women’s 4×100m and mixed 4×400m relays on the final day of competition at the National Stadium in Gaborone on Sunday. Earlier in…
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