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  By Taiye Agbaje A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned the arraignment of former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, until June 27. Justice Emeka Nwite, SAN, fixed the date after counsel for the ex-governor, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, informed the court that the EFCC’s lead counsel, Kemi Pinhero, SAN, earlier informed the defence team…

By Peter Amine Prof. Patrick Dakum, Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), has applauded the Federal Government for the legal action taken against state governors to ensure local government autonomy. Dakum’s position was conveyed in a statement signed by his media consultant, Mr Shabul Mazadu, and made available to newsmen on Tuesday…

By Peter Amine The National Association of Pasture and Livestock Feed Producers, Processors, and Marketers of Nigeria, Plateau chapter, has been inaugurated. Chief Alhassan Yakmut, Chairman of the association, said that the chapter was established to be part of the agricultural system and programmes on the Plateau. Yakmut said that pasture production, processing, and marketing…

By Thompson Yamput Mr Olorundare Thomas, Ex-Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), says the Federal Government has not borrowed from the accumulated pension funds. Speaking on Monday in Lokoja in his lecture at a public lecture of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Thomas expressed concern about insinuations that the Federal Government tampered with  the…

By Patience Aliyu Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says he has not touched or misused local government funds since he became the governor of the state. Mutfwang said this on Monday in Jos at the swearing-in of the newly appointed chairman and members of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The governor, a former…

By Taiye Agbaje Mr Olomotane Egoro, an Access Bank staff, on Monday admitted that Ali Bello, a co-defendant in the ongoing money laundering trial, neither lodged nor withdrew money in the bank statements tendered in the proceedings. Egoro, who is also an EFCC 2nd prosecution witness (PW2), stated this while being cross-examined by Bello’s counsel,…

By Peter Amine The Institute Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Jos and District Society has elected new officials to run its affairs in the next one. Mr Terhemba Tile, the newly elected chairman, said that he and his team would intensify efforts to bring in more members into the fold of ICAN. Tile said that…

By Thompson Yamput Prof. Salihu Musa, a Lecturer at the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL), has called for the reintroduction of Geography in schools to improve the nation’s educational standard. The don made the call on Thursday during FUL’s 19th Inaugural Lecture. The lecture, held at the Adankolo campus in Lokoja, had the theme: “Geography and…

By Peter Amine The Executive Director, International Organization for Peace Building and Social Justice (PSJ), Ishaya Durkwa, has condoled with the Kamwe Youth Connect Association and the Higgi Development Association over the abduction and killing of their members. Durkwa, in a statement on Thursday, expressed sadness over the tragic loss of Nuhu Zacharia, Kwaji Dauda,…

By Thompson Yamput The Christian Solidarity World Wide Nigeria, a human rights organisation, has called for religious tolerance among the faithful for the peace and development of the country. Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, Chief Executive Officer of the organisation in Nigeria, made the call on Thursday in Kano during a training workshop organised for journalists across…