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Court declares INEC sole authority to prosecute electoral offences
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) does not have the legal authority to prosecute electoral offences, reaffirming that such powers belong exclusively to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Inyang Ekwo delivered the judgment in a case filed by Oladipupo Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic…
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Nigeria, Brazil launch $1.1bn Green Imperative Project to improve agriculture
By Kunle Sanni Six years after its initial agreement, the Nigeria-Brazil $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project (GIP) has officially commenced, marking a significant step toward enhancing food security and boosting agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The commercial phase of the project was signed on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima affirming that the initiative aligns with…
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NNPC reaffirms commitment to host community development under PIA
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that funds allocated under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) are effectively utilized to drive meaningful development in host communities. This assurance was given during a stakeholder engagement session with the KEFFESO Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, over the weekend. The KEFFESO HCDT represents…
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BREAKING: Reps donate N705m to FG for vulnerable Nigerians
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives has donated N705 million to the federal government to support vulnerable Nigerians. The amount represents six months’ salary of its members, covering July to December 2024. The donation was announced on Monday during an Iftar event at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where principal officers of the House gathered to break their fast.…
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Nigeria, Cuba strengthen ties with focus on healthcare, trade, education
By Kunle Sanni Nigeria and Cuba have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education, and trade. This comes as both nations mark 50 years of formal diplomatic relations, which began in 1974. During a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Vice President Kashim Shettima described Cuba as a…
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FG, MDGIF, Femadec to establish CNG conversion centres in 20 federal institutions
The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), is partnering with Femadec Energy to establish Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centres and refuelling stations in 20 federal tertiary institutions nationwide. The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to clean and cost-effective energy solutions under his Renewed Hope Agenda. It aims to ease transportation costs…
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JUST IN: Presidential aide clarifies comment on corps member, says remark was misinterpreted
Kunle Sanni The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, has refuted claims that his recent comments on a corps member’s conduct were misrepresented. In a statement released Monday, Ajayi stated that his remarks on Facebook were intended to emphasise the importance of upholding the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) by-laws and ensuring discipline within…
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PHOTO NEWS: Ruto confers Kenya’s highest national honour on AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina
President Williams Ruto of Kenya has conferred his country’s highest national honour of Africa Development Bank President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina in Nairobi. The event took place in the presence of the wife of the AfDB President and senior officials of the Kenyan government. AfDB Director of Communications, Dr. Victor Oladokun shared the images on his social media platforms and wrote:…
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Stop threatening Nigerians for criticising your govt- Amnesty Int’l tells FG
Amnesty International on Sunday said the Federal Government must stop threatening individuals and groups who criticise the current administration. The organisation in a statement on its X handle on Sunday said “The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding…
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Senate prioritizes passage of NFSS bill- Barau Jibrin
The Senate is set to prioritize the passage of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) Bill without further delay. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, disclosed this at the weekend when the Commander General of the NFSS, Dr. Wole Joshua Osatimehin, led a delegation of senior officers on a courtesy visit to his residence in Abuja. Senator Jibrin emphasized the…
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