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By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned to rule on an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to represent an exhibit to its witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, in the ongoing trial of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the case until April 24 after…

By Admin President Donald Trump believes he has maximized US military efforts against Iran and now wants to exit the ongoing conflict, according to a report shared by @BRICSinfo. The claim, as reported by Phoenix, comes as Washington and Tehran remain locked in tense but paused hostilities, following Trump’s recent extension of a ceasefire amid…

By Admin The Future Innovators, an NGO, says its forthcoming Festival 3.0 will raise next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and tech leaders in Nigeria. Its Founder, Nathaniel Adoyi, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. Adoyi said the festival would provide tech-innovators with platforms to create solutions that positively impacted society. He…

By Martha Agas The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee to investigate the Zurak Mines gas poisoning incident in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau. The incident, which occurred on Feb. 18 at a mining site in Kampani Zurak, left 37 people dead and 25 others hospitalised after exposure to gaseous emissions. The…

By Isaiah Eka An Uyo-based group, Street Mentors Network has donated foodstuff, books, drugs and other items to support the welfare of no fewer that 530 vulnerable children in Akwa Ibom. The Executive Director, Ms Anny Michael said at a press conference in Uyo on Monday that the gesture was to commemorate the 2026 International…

By Isaiah Eka The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, says the Federal Government is moving towards a unified and transparent poverty response system for proper coordination and effective service delivery. HOPE-CT is the federal government’s main poverty response under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with the aim of lifting 50…

By Admin The New Nigeria People Party (NNPP) says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) should keep their eyes open while dealing with its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso to avoid betrayal of agreement. This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the NNPP National Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi. Olaposi stated that ‘if Kwankwaso…

By Isaiah Eka The Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Akwa Ibom Council has presented an award of excellence to Ibom Air for Outstanding Customer Experience and performance in the aviation industry. The award was presented when the chapel paid a visit to Ibom Air on Friday at the Ibom Air Headquarters,…

By Martha Agas   The Sea Empowerment and Research Centre (SEREC) has raised concern over policy misalignment and weak coordination in Nigeria’s maritime sector.   It said the sector was at a critical crossroads, shaped not by limited capacity but by weak prioritisation discipline.   SEREC made this known in a policy bulletin and presidential…