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The second Niger bridge is set to be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday, having completed it within is 8 eight years administration. Buhari will officially open the bridge to motorists on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has disclosed. The presidency noted that the decision to construct the second Niger Bridge was conceptualized in 2005. Beyond the bridge, Buhari will also cut tapes to three Federal Secretariats and a road project, a move believed to enable him finish strong as president. Going down memory lane, Buhari’s media aide said in 2014, there…

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday expressed confidence that the incoming administration of President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu would continue to provide crucial support to the Nigerian Navy, maintaining the positive trajectory achieved during his own tenure. Speaking at the Presidential Fleet Review held at the Naval Dockyard Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, possibly the last in his capacity as President and Commander-in-Chief, Buhari expressed immense satisfaction with the array of naval assets on display and combat readiness of the Nigerian military. Recognizing the nation’s pride in the Navy’s numerous achievements during his eight-year administration, the President stated: “I have no doubt that…

The Niger State Government has issued an executive order to guide the establishment of private basic and secondary schools as part of efforts to ensure proprietors operate within the coffers of the law. The state Commissioner for Education, Hajiya Hannatu Salihu, made this known at the public presentation of the regulation for the establishment and operations of private basic and secondary schools (Executive Order No. 15 of 2023), and launching of re-validation of private schools registration exercise in Minna. She said the ministry had set up an implementation committee to be headed by Hajiya Dije Bala, with members drawn from…

The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said his refinery will generate enough job opportunities for Nigerian youths. Dangote disclosed this on Monday while speaking at the commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The project was commissioned by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). “The refinery operation will generate massive job opportunities in their hundreds of thousands,” he said while highlighting the benefits of the refinery. “The refinery will make available to our industries vital raw materials to a large range of manufacturers in the pharmaceuticals, food, beverages, construction and many other industries,” he…

Justice Haruna Tsammani has trashed the application for live coverage of court proceedings. The Chairman of the Presidential Election Petition said the petition lacks merit. At the proceeding in Abuja on Monday, Justice Tsammani said the application by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Labour Party (LP), lacked merit. In a unanimous decision, the panel held that the order sought by the petitioner was outside the scope of the petition, adding that televising of proceedings is not provided for in any law. The panel stated that the court is created by the constitution and operates under the law by the…

Amid corruption allegations against the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa by Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, the Concerned Northern Forum (CNF), has urged the anti-graft agency boss not to be distracted. The Forum also revealed its commitment to Bawa in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Recall that Gov. Matawalle had accused Bawa of demanding a whooping $2 million bribe from him but the EFCC denied the allegation, insisting it will not be drawn into a mud fight with a suspect under its investigation for corruption and unconscionable pillage of the resources of…

A Federal High Court in Kano has declared Culpable Homicide charges, including Criminal Conspiracy Prosecution against the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa as unconstitutional. The Presiding Judge of the Court, Justice Mohammad Yunusa on Monday, further declared jurisdiction to hear and grant the N500 million bail on exparte application on the embattled majority leader of the House of Representatives. Delivering judgement on the motion on notice filed by Doguwa against his fundamental rights and unlawful detention by the lower court, Justice Yunusa held that the Chief Magistrate Court lacked the jurisdiction to preside over any charge bordering…

The Supreme Court has adjourned until May 26 to deliver judgment in a case by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking the disqualification of President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-elect of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The PDP had urged the apex court to reverse the Court of Appeal judgment, led by Justice James Abundaga, which held that the party failed to establish its locus standi.

The Country Director of the World Bank, Shubham Chaudhuri, has asked Nigeria federal and state governments to consider the financial implications that a continuous fuel subsidy regime could have on their revenues, as the government contemplates the removal of fuel subsidy. Chaudhuri gave the warning Friday, during the day three of the induction programme for newly elected and re-elected governors at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The World Bank official warned that the situation could get worse if the right decisions about fuel subsidy regime are not taken. He expressed concern over the rising debt profile…

The outgoing Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has stoutly defended his administration’s construction of a 2,000-capacity ecumenical centre in Asaba for the Christian Association of Nigeria. Okowa, while speaking at the inauguration of the newly-constructed 2,000 seating capacity ecumenical centre in Asaba for the CAN on Friday, described the Delta State Christian Centre as a symbol of unity for the church of Christ in the state. He noted that Delta was a Christian state, reiterating that the church must stay prayerful to ensure that the glory of God continues to manifest upon the people and the state. The…

Nigeria’s foreign reserves increased to 36,624 USD Million on May 15, 2023, from 36,500 USD on May 8. The supposed skyrocket in the reserve was revealed by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recent data. The increase represents a margin rise in less than seven days. The development comes amid the continued fall of the Naira against the Dollar. Months ago, Nigeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves decreased to 36.7 USD million in Feb 2023, compared with 37.0 USD million in the previous month. Foreign exchange reserves are assets held on reserve by a monetary authority in foreign currencies. It influences the foreign exchange…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their group opponents for the 2026 World Cup when the draw holds on July 12. The draw is scheduled to hold in Cotonou, Benin Republic on the eve of the 45th CAF Ordinary General Assembly, the body said in a statement available for press. According to the statement, Africa will employ a single-stage of World Cup qualification format for the next finals to be hosted by USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The decision ends the three qualification rounds format that has been used in the past which takes almost two years to…