Prosecution witness denies knowing ex-Minister of Power in money-laundering charge

Prosecution witness denies knowing ex-Minister of Power in money-laundering charge

By Olayinka Ayaji A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of ex-Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, over alleged conspiracy and money laundering charges before a Federal High Court, Abuja, has denied knowledge of the defendant during and after his tenure as Minister of Power. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had charged Mamman to […]
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‘Igbo Coup’: South East Youths Stakeholders Forum demands apology, justice from Nigeria 

‘Igbo Coup’: South East Youths Stakeholders Forum demands apology, justice from Nigeria 

The South East Youths Stakeholders Forum (SEYSF) has demanded for national apology from the Nigerian government and some of it leaders who deceitfully tagged the January 15 1966 coup d’etat as an Igbo orchestrated putsch and used that to cause hatred against Ndigbo, exclusion from mainstream politics and mass murder for the people of ethnic nationality. SEYSF demand […]

Customs directs importers to resubmit declarations without 4% FOB charge 

Customs directs importers to resubmit declarations without 4% FOB charge 

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS has directed importers to resubmit cargo clearance documents without the suspended  4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy. The NCS had two weeks ago suspended the 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy following widespread criticism of the policy.  However, before the policy was suspended some importers had […]

GPFN, NUJ,others join forces against gender based violence in schools

GPFN, NUJ,others join forces against gender based violence in schools

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Country Director of the Global Peace Foundation Nigeria ( GPFN), Rev. John Joseph Hayab has drawn the attention of government to the education of the girl child and the alarming rise in gender-based violence in public schools. “These issues demand our collective attention and urgent action,” he said. He spoke at […]

Assaulted journalist fights for justice, demands N100m in damages

Assaulted journalist fights for justice, demands N100m in damages

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Tony Christian, publisher of Daily Intel Newspaper and Subnews Magazine, seeks justice following his alleged assault and unlawful detention by staff of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria on February 20, 2025, during an official engagement. In a letter to Prof. Garba Sharubutu, Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council, […]

Gov Bago’s leadership redirects Niger towards prosperity – Uwak

Gov Bago’s leadership redirects Niger towards prosperity – Uwak

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former House of Representatives member Robinson Uwak has praised Governor Mohammed Umar Bago for his efforts to transform Niger State and steer it towards prosperity. Uwak’s commendation came in a statement following a celebration to mark the governor’s 51st birthday, during which he highlighted the strategic initiatives being implemented to […]

Fund FMBN to solve Nigeria’s housing crisis—Wamakko

Fund FMBN to solve Nigeria’s housing crisis—Wamakko

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Former President of the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Aliyu Oroji Wamakko, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise funding for the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) to address the country’s housing crisis. With a deficit exceeding 37 million units, Wamakko described the current allocation of N150 […]

SEC reduces capital market approval time to 14 days 

SEC reduces capital market approval time to 14 days 

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja  The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday  reduced the time it takes for companies to get approval to raise funds in the capital market to 14 days. The Director General of the SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama in a statement by the Commission explained that the reduction in the time to market will […]