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EFCC recovers N1.233tn, secures 10,872 convictions in 34 months
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it recovered N1.233 trillion and secured 10,872 convictions between October 1, 2023 and July 31, 2026. The commission disclosed the
El-Rufai: Onoh appeals to Tinubu for clemency
ABUJA — Former Southeast spokesman of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Denge.Josef Onoh, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the legal challenges facing former Kaduna State
Nigeria targets deeper economic ties with Saudi Arabia
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Federal Government has signalled plans to deepen Nigeria’s economic relationship with Saudi Arabia, with greater emphasis on agriculture, energy, investment, aviation, financial technology
Ekiti Guber: SDP counsel raises safety concerns
By Rotimi Ojomoyela ADO-EKITI — Counsel to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Ebenezer Akinbuyi, has raised concerns over his safety at the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election petition tribunal, alleging
Flawed Elections, weak institutions threaten Nigeria — Utomi
By Chinedu Adonu ENUGU — Former presidential candidate and political economist, Prof Patrick Utomi, has warned that Nigeria risks serious societal instability if its electoral process, institutions and legal framework
FG extends poverty reduction scheme to Oyo, woos states
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Federal Government has called on state governments to partner with it in implementing the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy NPRGS, a flagship initiative designed
Akwa Ibom to host national cycling marathon
The event convener said the competition, which would begin on 26 October and end on 1 November 1, is aimed at showcasing the potential of Nigerian’s youths and discover new
Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol
The Canadian government has warned its citizens travelling to Nigeria against consuming unregulated and adulterated alcohol following reports of casualties linked to drinks containing high levels of methanol. The warning
Editors Conference: Nigeria in deep trouble as election confidence wanes — Utomi
By Dennis Agbo ENUGU — Founder of Lagos Business School, Prof Pat Utomi, has warned that Nigeria is facing a serious democratic challenge as declining public confidence in the electoral
Transport integration can cut logistics costs — Opeifa
By Godwin Oritse ABUJA — Nigeria can significantly reduce its high logistics costs by integrating rail, road and maritime transport systems, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Railway
