Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami By Soni Daniel, Abuja As a further victory for Nigeria over Process and Industrial Development Limited, the Commercial Court in London has ordered the return of the $200 million, which it asked Nigeria to deposit as a condition for the country to file appeal against …

Governor Babagana Zulum, Governor of Borno state By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Serving Senators and Members Houses of Representatives from different parts of Borno State have paid an empathy and solidarity visit to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday in Maiduguri. Kashim Shettima, immediate past Governor now senator for Borno Senator led the delegation from Abuja to …

Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (left); Hon. Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi (right) and Hon. Minister of state for Labour and Employment, Festus Kayamo, during the inauguration of Commercial Operations of Itakpe- Ajaokuta-Warri Rail-Line and Railway Ancillary Facility Yard, at Owa-Oyibo Delta State. Tuesday Governor of Delta State Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday commended President …

By Tordue Salem – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday urged the House of Representatives, to speedily pass the Petroleum Industry Bill for his assent into law. In a letter entitled: “Transmission of  The Petroleum Industry Bill 2020 For Consideration And Passage Into Law”, the President sought a speedy consideration of the 14-year old Bill. The …

Swells foreign reserves Emma Ujah The London Commercial Court has ordered the release of the $200million guarantee put in place by Nigeria as security for the stay of execution granted the nation for the appeal filed against the judgment of Justice  Butcher for the execution of the Arbitral award of $10b in favour of Messrs. Process …

Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq By Joseph Erunke – Abuja The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has dissociated itself from a trending report in the media titled “N2.72b for School Feeding During Lockdown Diverted To Private Accounts”. A statement Tuesday by the Special Assistant, Media, to the Minister, Nneka Anibeze, said, “The statement …

By Tordue Salem The House of Representatives on Tuesday threatened statutory sanctions against Ministries and Agencies (MDAS) that have failed in their implementation of projects for which funds have been provided in the budget. Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the warning in his resumption speech to members at the resumed plenary. He …

…Rivers State has the highest amount of N78.9 billion, followed by Bayelsa State with N N38.4b. By Henry Umoru PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking approval of the reimbursement of N148.14 billion through the issuance of promissory notes to five state governments for federal road projects executed by the states. President Buhari’s letter …

By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Femi Michael, over alleged fingering a minor. Michael was said to have indecently assaulted a 5-year-old minor (name withheld) by inserting his finger in her virginal after removing her pants. The offences committed, …

Daniel Reyenieju A former Member of the Federal House of Representatives who once represented the Warri Federal Constituency, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju has commended President Muhammudu Buhari on the inauguration of the  326 kilometer Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri rail line more than 30 years after it was conceptualized,noting that it is an achievement of invaluable proportion that has the potentials …

By Shina Abubakar – Osogbo A Magistrates’ court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State on Tuesday ordered the remand of a 35-year-old man, Femi Michael, over alleged fingering a minor. Michael was said to have indecently assaulted a 5-year-old minor (name withheld) by inserting his finger in her virginal after removing her pants. The offences committed, …

Advocates good nutrition, physical exercise others Vegetable oil By Chioma Obinna As Nigeria on Tuesday, joined the rest of the world to mark this year’s World Health Day with the theme: “Use Heart to Fight Cardiovascular Disease”, the Nigerian Heart Foundation has raised the alarm over the circulation of unwholesome vegetable oil in the markets, warning …

By Peter Egwuatu Sterling Bank Plc, has disclosed that it is considering a new subsidiary as it transforms into a holding company, HoldCo. Under the new plan, the structure will consist of new subsidiaries, including a conventional bank and a Non-Interest Bank (NIB), following approval in principle recently obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). …

By Joseph Erunke – Abuja Three years after its first roll-out, TSTV Africa has concluded plans to relaunch its services on October 1st, with a pay per view model as low as N3.00 and as high as N5.00 for a channel per day. Addressing newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, the Managing Director TSTV, Bright Echefu …

President Muhammadu Buhari says railway  mode of transportation is a vital backbone for industrialisation and economic development of the country. Buhari said this on Tuesday while innaugurating the Itakpe-Warri rail line for commercial operations  at the Goodluck Jonathan Railway Complex in Agbor (Owa-Oyibu), Asaba, Delta State.  He urged all stakeholders in the transportation sector and the railway …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Henry Umoru – Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of eight Justices of the Court of Appeal as Justices of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The request was contained in a letter dated 31st August 2020 and read yesterday by the President of the Senate, Senator …

Says “I never regret my appointment to head panel of inqui By Ikechukwu Nnochiri – Abuja Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Isa Ayo Salami, on Tuesday, said he has no cause to regret his appointment as Chairman of the Presidential Judicial Commission of Inquiry that is currently investigating allegations against the suspended Acting …

President Muhammadu Buhari By Sherifat Lawal The Federal Government has said the removal of fuel subsidy, which led to the recent hike in the pump price of fuel, is a good development for private refineries, as the subsidy-driven environment was not conducive for the investors. The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Mr. Timipre Sylva, said this …

Says intimidation, violence worrisome By Gabriel Ewepu – Abuja As Ondo Governorship Election remains barely 12 days, an election observer, Yiaga Africa, Tuesday released its first Pre-election Observation (PREO) Report. The report which was made available to Vanguard indicated several findings on political activities carried out by governorship candidates and supporters of various political parties, …

Decry slow improvement in electoral system By Gabriel Ewepu and Alice Ekpang – Abuja Ahead of the 2023 general elections Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, on Tuesday, explained why Nigeria needs constitutional and electoral reforms based on worrisome factors stunting the process, participation, and performance. This was contained in an address jointly signed by Yetunde Bakare …