AGF Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has initiated efforts to dismiss the charges against 32 minors recently arraigned before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Representing all 119 defendants, Lateef Fagbemi’s move is part of broader measures by the federal government to reconsider the legal implications of prosecuting minors involved in alleged offenses….
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he refers to as “T Pain,” for his administration’s handling of young protesters. In a social media statement, Atiku condemned the recent arrest, detention, and arraignment of 76…
The Nigeria Governors Forum have voiced their opposition to any new fuel imports by private marketers, arguing that such imports would undermine the potential of the recently inaugurated Dangote Refinery. The governors believe that relying on foreign fuel imports not only weakens national economic autonomy but also contradicts efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is considering a formal call for the federal government to re-evaluate the national minimum wage due to the escalating cost of living across the nation. Rising inflation, coupled with increased costs in basic commodities and services, has put significant pressure on the purchasing power of Nigerian workers, particularly those in…
The Northern Governors Forum has announced a renewed commitment to bolstering agriculture across Northern Nigeria. Their comprehensive plan will provide farmers with greater access to funding, cutting-edge farming technologies, and essential infrastructure enhancements. This initiative aims to address the growing challenges of food security and economic stability in the region. By investing in agriculture, the…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South, has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to consider food vouchers as an effective tool to combat hunger and poverty. Speaking during a press conference in Washington, D.C., Jimoh Ibrahim highlighted the increasing rates of food insecurity and poverty in Nigeria. He suggested that food vouchers, distributed monthly to…
The tragic fuel tanker explosion that occurred in Jigawa State on Tuesday continues to claim more lives, with the death toll now standing at 168. Over 100 others are receiving treatment for severe injuries in various hospitals across the region. The explosion, which sent shockwaves through the community, has devastated countless families, with many still…
Wale Edun,The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, presided over the meeting, reinforcing the government’s commitment to a transparent and fair distribution process. The allocations were made in line with statutory requirements and revenue-sharing principles, providing much-needed funds to the sub-national governments to address development challenges. In a crucial meeting held…
In a landmark judgment, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin sentenced Yakubu Aminu to 200 hours of community service for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid license. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Aminu on charges of conducting financial transactions outside the regulatory framework of…
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) are set to hold high-level meetings from Tuesday to Wednesday. The focus of the discussions is finalizing agreements on the cost and logistics for lifting petrol from the Dangote refinery based in Lekki,…
