Suspect tells court how he joined Al-Barnawi’s terror group, Ansaru
The defendants are also alleged to have conspired among themselves to carry out acts of terrorism between 2011 and 2013.
Benue govt begins recovery of alleged fraudulently acquired lands
…reclaims N100m Yaman Park, others By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue state government, through the Benue Investment and Property Company Limited (BIPC), has commenced the recovery of state-owned lands allegedly acquired fraudulently by individuals and corporate bodies across the state. Among the properties already reclaimed is the popular Yaman Park, a 7,000-square-metre facility located at […]
Catholic Bishops urge Tinubu to give Nigerians Time to adjust to tax reforms
Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have urged President Bola Tinubu and tax authorities to give Nigerians, particularly vulnerable citizens, sufficient time to adjust to the ongoing tax reforms before enforcing strict compliance.
Tinubu’s aide launches drive to reintegrate Almajiri pupils, renovate schools in North West
The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement for the North-West, Abdullahi Tanko, has unveiled plans to reintegrate at least 10,000 out-of-school almajiri children and renovate dilapidated public schools across the North West region.
Unpaid pensions, welfare: Electricity workers picket KEDCO headquarters
Leading the protest, the Deputy President General (North) of SSAEAC, Comrade Rilwanu Shehu, described the situation as unacceptable.
Delayed payments threaten jobs and economic growth, contractors warn
Members of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria (AICAN) have raised concerns over the impact of delayed payments for federal government projects, warning that it could hinder economic growth, fuel unemployment, and exacerbate social vices.
