By Patience Omoha A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned until July 20 the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case instituted by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The court’s decision follows the non-availability of a bank statement expected to beContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senate on Tuesday through its Public Accounts Committee, vacated the query of N62.2 billion under remittance, slammed on Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) by the office of Auditor General of the Federation in the 2019 audit report. This followed the resolve of the committee which had anContinue Reading
By Martha Agas Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has said that de-risking tools such as guarantees were key to advancing climate adoption efforts and economic transformation of nations, including Nigeria. Alake stated this on Tuesday at a high-level stakeholders’ roundtable on mainstreaming financial guarantees in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The 2027 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Adewole Adebayo, has expressed opposition to the proposed deregistration of some political parties, saying the move raises concerns about political participation and democratic development. Adebayo, in a statement on Tuesday, said there was no constitutional orContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Deeper Life Bible Church says its General Superintendent, Dr William Kumuyi, will lead the 2026 edition of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) in Abuja from June 24. Pastor Edison Daminabo, the FCT State Overseer of the church, disclosed this at a news conference on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general election, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called for stronger democratic governance in Nigeria, saying the country has yet to attain full democratic practice albeit years of civilian rule. Adebayo made this call in a statement onContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government has intensified efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and professionalism in public procurement with the approval of seven new zonal offices for the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). This is contained in a statement by the Head of Press and Public Relations, BPP, Zira Nagga,Continue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged winner of the second edition of the 2026 University Duel Competition. The University Duel is a premier contest designed to showcase Nigeria’s emerging talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The competition featured 62 universities and 186 students, whoContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Mr Frank Onyebu, immediate past chairman of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Apapa branch, Lagos, has urged deeper industrial reforms. He called for massive investments in infrastructure, power supply and an enabling business environment to transform the sector. Onyebu said this would help Nigeria’s manufacturing industryContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has reiterated its commitment to advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda through the promotion of transparency, efficiency, value for money and accountability in public procurement. The Director-General of the BPP, Dr Adebowale Adedokun, stated this in a Democracy Day goodwill message toContinue Reading
