Category: Nigeria
Local Nigerian News
FG Vows to Boost Exports, Investment Through Special Economic Zones
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing exports and attracting investments by strengthening Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across Nigeria. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to drive economic growth, industrialization, and global competitiveness. SEZs as Catalysts for Growth Speaking at the 3rd Special Economic Zones Annual Meeting, Minister of Industry, Trade,…
Tinubu Approves Relocation of Ikoyi, Agodi, 27 Other Prisons
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the relocation of 29 custodial centres across the country as part of efforts to enhance security and improve the conditions of correctional facilities. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this announcement on Friday while commissioning 39 mini Green Maria operational vehicles and five bullet-resistant guard booths at the…
MKO’s Daughter Reacts to IBB’s Comment on June 12 Election
Hafsat Abiola-Costello, daughter of the late Chief MKO Abiola and Kudirat Abiola, has responded to the recent revelation by former military leader, Gen. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (Rtd.), that MKO Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida made the admission in Abuja on Thursday during the launch of his memoir, A Journey In Service….
Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Millions of Dollars, Luxury Properties Linked to Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Yellim Bogoro ruled in favor of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), represented by counsel Bilkisu…
Bandit’s Death: Turji Retaliates, Imposes N22m Levy on Sokoto Deputy Governor’s Village, Others
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly imposed a N22 million levy on four villages in Sokoto State following the death of one of his men in a military operation. According to local sources, the levy is also intended as compensation for firearms lost during the operation. The affected villages include Garin Idi, the hometown…
B/Haram burns church, houses in Borno
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