Nigerian Government Releases List of 15 Alleged Terrorism Financiers

The Nigerian government has reportedly designated 15 individuals and entities as suspected financiers of terrorism, according to a document issued by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU. The list, titled “Designation of Individuals and Entities for March 18, 2024,” includes nine individuals and six Bureau De Change, BDC, operators or firms. Among the named individuals is Tukur Mamu, publisher of Desert Herald, who is still standing trial for his alleged relationship with the terrorists who...

Senate to Probe Killing of Soldiers in Delta

…Akpabio Expresses Doubt Locals Masterminded Attack The killing of 17 soldiers in Delta State of Nigeria last week has continued to elicit controversies in the country as the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio said the killers might be mercenaries. The attack occurred on Thursday, 14 March, when armed unknown individuals ambushed and killed a team of soldiers who were said to be on a peace mission in Okuama village in Bomadi LGA. The commander...

Senate Passes Amended Student Loan Bill Into Law

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the Student Loan (Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024, into law. This follows the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund Tetfund, TETFUND, presented by its chairman, Senator Muntari Dandutse. The bill, initially signed by President Bola Tinubu in June 2023, aimed to establish a student loan programme offering interest-free loans for higher education...

Tobi Amusan Wins Third Gold in African Games

Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan continued her dominance in Africa, securing a remarkable third consecutive gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing African Games in Ghana. The race, held on Wednesday, saw Amusan clock an impressive time of 12.89 seconds, leaving her closest competitors Mozambique’s Sidoane Fiadanantsoaso and Ashley Tinashe of Zimbabwe in the dust. Fiadanantsoaso and Tinashe took the silver and bronze medals, respectively. Amusan’s victory wasn’t without its initial hiccup....

MNK: Ohanaeze Appeals To Nigerian Youths To Toe Path Of Peace

In view of the insecurity in South East occasioned by insinuation  in some quarters that the continued incarceration of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has been responsible for the menace. The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has appealed to Nigerian youths to toe the path of peace as advocated by The socio-political organisation, also urged the youths to exercise patience, pointing out that even though they expected Kanu to...

Checks, Balances Critical To Safeguarding Nation’s Democracy – Lawmaker

Hon. Ibekwe Nnamdi Chimdi, popularly called Oziomachi, the lawmaker representing Bende North Constituency of Abia State in the State Assembly, has stressed the role of the rule of law, effective checks and balances which protects the fundamental rights of Nigerians in a constitutional democracy. He also elaborated on the importance of separation of power in any government for the deepening of democracy. Ibekwe stated that the principle of the rule of law, checks and balances are the integral parts...

LP Feud: Utomi Calls For Ceasefire, Further Consultations Ahead Of Convention

…Calls For Postponement Of Convention Leader of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), a front line stakeholder’s caucus in the Labour Party (LP), Prof. Pat Utomi has waded into the feud in the party, calling for a ceasefire among the warring groups. Utomi also noted that he has followed with keen interest, the controversies evolving around the proposed National Convention of the LP scheduled to hold in Abia State at the end of March 2024, and called...

Amendment of Terrorism Prevention, Prohibition Act Passes 2nd Reading In Senate

The Red Chamber of the National Assembly on Wednesday passed for second reading, a bill for an Act to amend the terrorism, prevention and prohibition Act, 2024. The legislation will enable Nigeria to implement targeted financial sanctions on terrorism and terrorism financing without delay was sponsored by Sen. Emmanuel Udende (APC -Benue). The Sponsor of the Bill, in his lead debate said that the legislation also hopes to give domestic designation to issues, persons and entities relating to ...

Senate Moves 2023 Appropriation Act Implementation To June 30

The Senate has amended the 2023 Appropriation Act, extending the implementation period from March 31 to June 30. The upper chamber of the National Assembly  also re-enacted the Supplementary Appropriation Act 2023 to extend its implementation from January 1, June 30. The Senate’s action followed a request in a letter by President Bola Tinubu which was read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, at plenary on Wednesday. Tinubu in  the letter titled “Transmission of Appropriation Amendment Bill...

Ondo: How House Girl Stabbed Mistress To Death

The pathetic story of Funmilayo Adeluyi in Ondo State who was stabbed to death in her sleep by her teenage house help   has kept family members and friends in shock. Accordng to reports, Funmilayo was seen last in her office, Ministry of Finance in Akure, Ondo State capital on Wednesday last week accompanied by her teenager house help. When some people living in the neighborhood at Oda Town, Akure, couldn’t see her, they came to...

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