Court Orders Yahaya Bello to Appear Over ₦110bn Fraud Allegations A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has issued a public summons against former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, compelling him to appear in court on October 24. Justice Maryanne Anenih’s order follows an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The key issues centers around 16-count charges alleging criminal breach of trust worth ₦110.4bn with Co-defendants named Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu. The EFCC claims inability to serve Bello with the charges filed since September 24 which makes Justice Maryanne Anenih order that the public summon…
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US Vice Presidential Debate: Vance and Walz Clash on Key Issues Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance and Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz engaged in a highly anticipated debate. Despite tense moments, the discussion remained surprisingly civil, with both candidates focusing on policy rather than personal attacks. Amongst the key issues debated upon were Migration and Border Security, Abortion and Productive Right, Middle East Crisis and Foreign Policy, Election Integrity and Trump Records, Economic and Job Creation, Migration and Border Security Vance defended Trump’s border policies, emphasizing the need for security and enforcement. Walz countered that Democrats would provide…
El-Rufai: I Didn’t Join Politics to Steal, Ready to Swear on Quran Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, has vehemently denied allegations of corruption during his tenure, stating that his entry into politics was driven by a desire to serve the people, not to accumulate wealth or misappropriate public funds. He made this declaration on a Hausa program aired on Freedom Radio, Kaduna, emphasizing that he was already financially stable before becoming governor. El-Rufai’s administration was previously indicted by the Kaduna State House of Assembly for the misappropriation of over N423 billion during his eight-year tenure. However, he…
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s 64th Independence Anniversary Speech By Hillcrest Television Updated October 1, 2024 President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. Read Full Text Below: TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE 64TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA OCTOBER 1, 2024 Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising…
Dangote Group Expands Operation with Sea-Based Petroleum Transportation The Dangote Group has announced plans to transport refined petroleum products by sea, alleviating pressure on road networks and facilitating exports to other African countries. Fatima Wali-Abdurrahman, Senior Adviser to the Group President, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The company is constructing a jetty in the Lekki Free Zone to handle bulk cargoes during the refinery’s development. “We will transport finished petroleum products to other ports along the Nigerian coast by sea, for further distribution to the hinterland,” Wali-Abdurrahman said. At the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry trade fair,…
Oronsaye Report: Navigating Nigeria’s Economic Storm By Hamza Yakubu In the vast expanse of Nigeria’s current economic landscape, a tempest of troubles swirls around us, engulfing the people in a maelstrom of hardship and uncertainty. The turbulent waters of fuel subsidy removal, soaring inflation rates, exchange rate fluctuations, and a myriad of other issues have left the populace grappling with the harsh realities of our daily existence. In this crucible of adversity, it would be a dark folly to ignore the pressing challenges that confront us all. As we stand at the crossroads of this tumultuous time, it is clear…
Gov. Ododo Reaffirms Commitment to Food Sufficiency Kogi State Governor, Alh. Ododo Ahmed Usman has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment towards investing in agriculture and partnering with relevant stakeholders in order to find a lasting solution to the problem of food insecurity in the State. The indication was communicated on the heels of the directive given by the Governor to some stakeholders at the State’s Ministry of Agriculture during the Farmers Interactive Session a few days ago. According to Gov. Ododo, top on his chain of priorities that has geared up his swift action towards achieving the set goals is to…
Kogi Land Bureau Issues Guidelines on Land Allocations in Lokoja Region Kogi State Bureau of Land and Urban Development has issued stern warning to communities located within the sixteen-kilometer radius of the state capital against unauthorised land sales and allocations. The Director-General of the Bureau, Alh. Samari Teina Abdulmalik, issued the warning today during a stakeholders’ meeting that held at the Glass House in Government House, Lokoja, on land administration. Alh. Teina who explained that the meeting was organised to educate the locals on the importance of adhering to government regulations in land allocation processes, added that the effort is…
Works Minister Hails Kogi Governor, Lauds Concrete Technology As Solution To Lasting Construction The Minister for Works, Sen Dave Umahi has applauded Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo for his commitment to the development of the state. The commendation came in during a meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister, who used the opportunity to highlight the significant role of concrete technology in addressing road and other infrastructure challenges in the country, attributed the encouragement to the innovation to the Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sen Umahi said concrete technology is important to road projects due…
Kogi Guber Tribunal: Witness Denies Kidnapping Claims, Warns Opposition Against Disinformation A witness in the ongoing Kogi State 2023 governorship election petition tribunal case, Hon. Tayo Abiodun Richard, has refuted claims that three witnesses were kidnapped. He described the reports as “fake news” and urged the public to disregard it as it was a failed attempt by defeated oppositions to peddle unfounded information. In response to recent reports suggesting the kidnapping incident and intimidation of eye witnesses, Tayo stated that he appeared in court on Monday “peacefully and without any sign of intimidation,” and that the kidnapping claims are nothing…