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$418m Paris Refund: Governors Appeal Suit Challenging Dismissal Of Deductions

Court of Law
Governors of the 36 States of the Federation have appealed the court judgment which dismissed their suit challenging the federal government’s planned deduction of $418 million from the federation accountRead More

FG will Have Only 5% Stake In National Carrier, Minister Of Aviation Insists

Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has insisted that the planned national carrier which is billed to commence operation later this year would be private sector driven, as theRead More

Lai Mohammed Blames PDP For Laying Foundation For Nigeria’s Misery

Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed
Says inflation a global trend Opposition party replies minister, says media briefing arrogant stunt to mislead Nigerians The federal government has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for being theRead More

NGO Calls For End To Intellectual Property Waiver On COVID-19 Technology

Non-governmental organisation (NGO)
The Nigeria Network of NGOs (NNNGOs) has urged the federal government and stakeholders to call on Britain, Germany, the United States and France to stop blocking intellectual property waivers onRead More

Cocaine Deal: Court Rejects Disgraced ‘Super Cop’, Abba Kyari’s Plea For Bail

The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Abba Kyari
Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday refused to order the Federal Government to release the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, from theRead More

FG To Start Implementing Universal Licence On Microsoft Products

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami
Says company’s $200m ADC initiative will boost local talents in Nigeria The federal government yesterday disclosed that it would soon begin the implementation of universal licence on all Microsoft products,Read More

FG Vows To Sanction Depot Owners Selling Petrol Above Official Price

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva
Says rising diesel price hinders movement of tankers Truck owners direct members to resume full operations FG commences implementation of 25% freight rate The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mr. TimipreRead More

South African President, Ramaphosa Blames NATO For Russia’s Attack On Ukraine

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday blamed NATO for the war in Ukraine. Ramaphosa said he would resist calls to condemn Russia, in comments that cast doubt over whetherRead More

Strike Action Mutinous, IG Cautions Personnel

President Muhammadu Buhari and Alkali Baba
Says FG working to implement salary increment directive Following reports of an impending strike by personnnel of the Nigerian Police, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Usman Baba, yesterday warned officersRead More

Bandits Kill Unspecified Number Of Soldiers In Kebbi

Bandits
No fewer than 14 soldiers and the Chief Security Officer to Kebbi State Deputy Governor were last Tuesday killed in an ambush by bandits in the state. The soldiers, accordingRead More