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For Malam Idris Yusuf, a 43-year-old petty trader at the bustling Zone 4 Suya Spot in Nigeria’s capital, the promise of a modern city is something he sees but rarely feels. Behind his kiosk in Abuja, a clogged drainage channel has formed what he describes as a “black river.” When the rains come, it overflows, […]

ABUJA: The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Mr Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), describing him as a “square peg in a square hole.” The confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions. Presenting […]

… As residents cheer progress BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday inspected the Ikpoba Hill Flyover at Ramat Park in Benin City, Edo South Senatorial District, as the project nears completion. The governor undertook the inspection alongside award-winning broadcast journalist, Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television, in a move seen as […]

ABUJA – The Senate has approved 516,333,700 dollar syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated April 20, requesting legislative backing […]

ABUJA – Stakes are getting higher in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential race as 50 – year – old businessman, Stanley Osifo, picks up the N100 million presidential nomination form of the party. The first aspirant to enter into the presidential race, less than 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu had purchased […]

BENIN CITY — In a decisive push to accelerate digital transformation and entrench data-driven governance, the Edo State Ministry of Communication and Digital Economy has strengthened institutional collaboration with the Edo State Bureau of Statistics, signalling a renewed commitment to innovation, transparency and inclusive growth. The high-level strategic meeting, convened by the Commissioner for Communication […]

ABUJA – A prosecution witness, CP Eloho Okpozikbo on Tuesday told an Abuja High Court that 6.23 million dollars was fraudulently taken from the coffers of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) while Godwin Emefiele was governor of the apex bank. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Emefiele with criminal breach of trust, […]

Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any congress organised by a disputed caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Jutice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment, also restrained Sen. David Mark-led leadership of the ADC from interfering with the functions […]

SBENIN CITY — The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday gave its nod to Dr Innocent Eigbina Bello as Managing Director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service (EdoGIS), clearing the way for him to take charge of the agency. Lawmakers approved the nomination after considering a report by the House Committee on Rules […]

AKURE – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State has urged registered voters to participate in the claims and objections exercise for the recently concluded second phase of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Mr Olayinka Ogunseye, Head of Department(HOD), Voter Education and Publicity, gave the advice in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, on […]

Abuja: A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has urged an Abuja High Court to foreclose the prosecution in his ongoing trial if the EFCC fails to produce its witnesses on the next adjourned date. Emefiele’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa SAN, made the application for the foreclosure of the prosecution after […]

ABUJA — In a notable shift from purely combat-driven operations to dialogue-centred peacebuilding, the Nigerian military has moved to engage its retired officers and soldiers in efforts to stem the rising tide of violent conflicts across the country. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of a mediation and conflict resolution training programme for veterans, the […]