…They destroyed my reputation and my integrity," she told the BBC. The former petroleum minister, who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan between 2010 and 2015, said the restrictions placed on her throughout the investigation had taken a significant psychological toll. "When your freedom is taken away from y…

By Steve Swann A former Nigerian oil minister cleared of taking bribes says the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that was "painful and traumatic". Diezani Alison-Madueke said the 13-year investigation by the National Crime Agency (NCA) "could have been handled a lot differently". Speaking…

The AIG (Training and Development), Mr Ifeanyi Uche, commended the Governor Peter Mbah Administration for investing heavily in manpower development and modern security infrastructure

Economic sovereignty, when grounded in capability-building rather than protectionism alone, can become a powerful force for development. Technology transfer is one of the most important instruments available to achieve that objective. Across the world, countries are rethinking how they build economic resilience. Global…

…only hope that, unlike his famous alter ego, reality affords him the opportunity to recognise the danger before the final act is written. In Greek mythology, there is the fascinating story of Pygmalion, a gifted sculptor from the island of Cyprus. Disillusioned by the women around him, Pygmalion resolved never to marry…

…absent despite 10 countries representing the continent. After the qualifiers, Nigeria finished second in a group that had South Africa, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, and Benin. Eric Chelle’s men then lost to DR Congo in the play-offs. "I also think about how Nigeria hasn't participated since 2018," Rohr told Footy Africa.…

…in public communication, intelligence coordination, operational policing and administrative management. Prior to his new appointment, Iniedu served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit at Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he supervised public complaint management and coordinated initiatives aimed at promoting transp…

…The APC Diaspora Committee also reviewed the performance of the current administration, noting that it had assessed various projects across the state and would continue mobilising support for its governorship candidate ahead of the poll. It expressed confidence in the party's chances in the forthcoming election, while…

…for positions in the Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Federal Fire Service, FFS, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have been advised to simply appear in normal and decent attire. The Board, however, warned candidates against bringing any credentials to the screeni…

Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has lamented that the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic. Alison-Madueke said this on Friday in an interview with the BBC, stressing that the 13 year investigation by the UK's National Crime Ag…

…and courageous assignment undertaken in public interest. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and institutional reforms, expressing confidence that implementation of the recommendations would strengthen public institutions and discourage misuse of public resources. Go…

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:Former Deputy Governor of Sokoto State and former Minister of Water Resources, Mukhtar Shehu Shagari, has commended Governor Ahmed Aliyu for what he described as a remarkable record of achievements in infrastructure development, social welfare, security, healthcare delivery and agricul…

…of the appropriate organs of the party. And Chief Great Ogboru remains the duly recognised and accepted governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Delta State. “Politics thrives on dialogue, compromise, and respect for party supremacy. It cannot be anchored on personal convictions alone. The leg…

…margins ever since. It is gratifying that a wide swath of people from the state recognise the imperative of the inclusion of its most peripheral part into the mainstream. After the publication of my April 18 column, countless people from Ilorin Emirate reached out to me to say they saw merit in my arguments and were co…

…at home. My father was always complaining about his attitude. One day, after my mother finished cooking and was about dishing our meal, Kokoite fought with my father. "It was the custom for my mother to always serve my father before the children. But on this particular day, Kokoite insisted that my mother must put his…

…Ahmed, who resides in Agbado Oke-Odo, the fear of being told that the gas at home has finished is more terrifying than a death sentence. "It's scary to be told nowadays that cooking gas in the house has been exhausted since it costs a fortune to refill," he stated. He and his family also supplement their cooking with c…

…the military arrested Prof Arthur Ekpekpo, Chief Belvis Adogbo, Mr James Oghoroko, Dennis Okugbaye, Dennis Amalaka, and Mrs Mabel Owhemu between August 18 & 19, 2024 without arraignment or trail of any form. As a result, Pa James Oghoroko died in detention while Pa Dennis Okugbaye was released after critically taken il…

…judgment than any institution that might seek to govern them. When does democratic administration become democratic gatekeeping? This belief has always appeared somewhat irrational. Citizens can be emotional. They can be misinformed. They can be impatient, contradictory, and unpredictable. They sometimes embrace bad id…

…Tree Planting in Kwara State. "This event represents two critical pillars of our administration's development agenda: quality education and environmental sustainability. It is particularly gratifying to see our young learners at the centre of this initiative," the Governor said while declaring open the quiz competition…

…descent from across the world in celebration of a common heritage. It is about recognising the role culture can play in national development and international relations. Today, Nigerians proudly celebrate the global success of Afrobeats, Nollywood and Nigerian fashion. Yet long before these industries gained internatio…

…was created by the Federal Military Government led by General Yakubu Gowon, land administration in the state had been associated with delays, uncertainty, missing files, middlemen interference and cumbersome documentation processes. Citizens seeking land titles or Certificates of Occupancy frequently encountered frustr…

… Describes 13-yr NCA probe as painful, traumatic By Nkiruka Nnorom Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, said the UK authorities destroyed her reputation in a failed prosecution that left her traumatic, after she was cleared of bribery charges at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday. Speaking i…

…(GGSTC) in Dapchi, Yobe State, in February that year, Buhari announced that his administration was prepared to offer amnesty to repentant Boko Haram members who were willing to surrender and embrace peace. According to him, the amnesty was extended to those who would surrender "unconditionally", stating his willingness…

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…four-year term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, with his deputy, Monisade Afuye, retained as running mate. If re-elected, Oyebanji would become the first governor in Ekiti's history to win two consecutive terms. OYEBANJI: The front runner Oyebanji enters the poll as the clear favourite. He won the…