FG urges states to collaborate on International Agreement

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned state governments against engaging in international negotiations without federal oversight, following the seizure of three Nigerian government jets by a French court.  The seizure stems from a dispute involving a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, which claims €74.5 million …

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Fuel Hoarding: FG Threatens to Revoke Marketer’s Licences

Ongoing fuel scarcity across Nigeria continues to devastate the livelihoods of citizens, especially taxi drivers and other daily wage earners who rely on fuel to make a living. As queues for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) stretch across Abuja, Gombe, Yobe, and several northern states, the Federal Government has issued a …

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Nigerians Decry Lawmakers’ Wealth

Nigerian politician’s extravagant benefits are causing controversy, and the public is beginning to wonder what their leaders’ top priorities are. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo recently criticized lawmakers for setting their own salaries, a practice he described as “immoral,” sparking nationwide debates. Read Also: Afe Babalola Criticizes FG’s Palliative Among this controversy, …

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Emefiele loses $2.4m and 7 properties to forfeiture

As part of the judiciary’s commitment to accountability and transparency, the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the interim forfeiture of $2.4 million and seven properties linked to the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.  Justice Akintayo Aluko granted the order following an application …

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Aviation Minister Urges Unions to Shelve Protest

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has appealed to aviation unions to shelve their planned protest in consideration of passengers who rely on the aviation sector for their livelihoods. Read Also: Aviation Workers Threaten Strike Over Revenue Cuts In a statement released on Friday, August 16, Keyamo assured …

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Russian Ballerina Jailed for Treason Over Charity Donation

Ksenia Karelina, a Russian-born ballerina and US citizen, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison in Russia after being convicted of treason for donating £39 to a charity linked to Ukraine. Karelina was detained during a visit to her family in southwestern Russia and initially faced charges of hooliganism. …

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