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The legal representative of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, Abdulwahab Mohammed (SAN), has vowed to ensure his client’s appearance in court on June 13. This commitment comes as Yahaya Bello faces the formidable challenge of addressing the alleged N80.2 billion fraud charges leveled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Abdulwahab…

In a bid to revolutionize its agricultural sector, the Ekiti State Government has sealed a momentous deal with Cavista Holdings, a prominent Nigerian investment firm, to embark on a large-scale cassava farming project. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), valued at billions of naira, was formalized during the ongoing 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, USA….

Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, shed light on the alarming nexus between the proliferation of small arms and the escalating incidents of oil theft, illegal crude oil refining, and kidnappings plaguing the volatile Niger Delta region. His remarks sparked concerns over the grave security challenges faced by the nation. The seminar, organized by the…

Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has staunchly defended the policy to roll back the recently implemented tariff increase for Band A consumers. Adebayo Adelabu highlighted the positive impact of the revised tariff on attracting both domestic and international investors to Nigeria’s energy industry, a crucial step in addressing the country’s long-standing power challenges. The minister,…

In a recent visit to the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, expressed his appreciation for the minister’s efforts in advancing the crucial Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road project. Governor Uba Sani commended the minister for aligning his work with the blueprint set forth by President Bola Tinubu, who has vowed to…

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, has delivered a landmark verdict, sentencing three individuals to death by hanging for their involvement in armed robbery. The convicted individuals, namely Oyebanji Sola, Jimoh Azeez, and Ogunlade Babatunde, were found guilty of committing a heinous act of armed robbery, shaking the foundations of peace and security…