Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th March 2022
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Saturday 5th March 2022 on some of the nation newspapers .
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N135bn debt: AMCON amends criminal charge against Ifeanyi Ubah
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), has amended the criminal charge filed against Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and his company, Capital Oil and Gas Industries, over alleged N135 billion debt. AMCON’s lawyer, Babatunde Lawal, who appeared before Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Federal High Court yesterday disclosed that he has filed an 8-count amended charge
2023: How INEC can get elections right –EU
The European Union (EU), has charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to improve on its operations, with better planning, logistics and oversight, if it wants to deliver free, fair, transparent and credible elections in 2023. Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the 2019 General Election, Maria Arena, who
Ukraine: Soyinka, 167 other Nobel Laureates condemn further attacks
168 Nobel Laureates, including Nigeria’s Prof. Wole Soyinka have called for the immediate halt of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. The Nobel Laureates, in an open letter, lent their support to a free and independent state of Ukraine as it faced Russian aggression. The Nobel Laureates stated in an open letter that: “We choose
2023: Emir of Katsina endorses Tinubu’s president bid
… as Senator Ibrahim advises APC on ticket Emir of Katsina, Alhaji Abdulmumini Kabir, has thrown his weight behind Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential bid. The emir gave his endorsement yesterday, while receiving a high-powered delegation of the Arewa Organisations Movement in support of Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition in his palace. According to the emir, Tinubu
Lagos boosts Employment Fund with N10bn in 3 years
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that his administration has spent over N10 billion on the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to boost employment in the state in the last three years. Speaking during the Lagos Employment Summit, with the theme: ”Sustainable Job Creation Strategies: Collective Action and Prosperity for All,” Sanwo-
Malami, UNODC launch strategic vision 2030, urges stakeholders on implementation
A call has gone to relevant institutions, anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders in the criminal justice system on the need to support Nigeria in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN) made the call in Abuja yesterday, while delivering a keynote address at
Wike faults NASS for rejecting Gender Equality Bill
The Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – led government of lacking regards for the rights and wellbeing of Nigerian women. This is coming just as he endorsedthedecisionoftheNational Assembly to accord financial andadministrativeautonomyto local councils in the country Speaking on televised interview monitored on Chan- nels TV
Buhari has failed Nigeria grossly, says Saraki
A former Senate President and a two-term Governor of Kwara State, Bukola Saraki, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari has in his almost eight years in office grossly failed his Northern Nigeria and the country in general. Bukola Saraki whose Presidential campaign trail visited Kano on Thursday night said Buhari promised to give Nigerians power
OOK Farms Summit: Experts call for greater women participation in agro-economy
Experts have said that the potential in Nigeria’s agro-economy is burgeoning and that participation of more women in the sector could engender further growth. Players in the agricultural sector who spoke at a recent summit organised by OOK Farms to commemorate its relaunch held at the IITA Academy Ibadan, the Oyo State, capital during the
2023: Ugwuanyi, the peaceful bride Nigeria needs for national cohesion
The clamour for the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyichukwu Ugwuanyi, to contest the Presidency in 2023 is growing across the country. This timely call from different demographic groups has one unique feature. They all agreed that a peace maker was needed for both regional and national development. Ugwuanyi was also rightly identified
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