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The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has accused the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, of having more than a passing interest in the controversial $418m refund request by consultants with respect to the Paris Club refund. The umbrella body of governors of the 36 states of the federation made the accusation in a statement titled, ‘Re: …

A Nigerian Air Force officer, Sergeant Torsabo Solomon, has been arrested in connection with the recent attack on the Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna, that resulted in the killing of two officers and the abduction of one. Solomon, who is currently attached to the Air Force Comprehensive School, Yola, was arrested on Monday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital. Our correspondent …

…‘Security agencies must collaborate to tackle menace for economic activities to thrive’ The Federal Government yesterday expressed concerns that the prevalence of  security threats in different parts of the country was endangering not only economic growth but also food security. The Minister of Defence, Major Gen Bashir Magachi, retd, who stated this at the opening of the 2021 Defence Advisers/Attaches …

•Commission targets N632.39bn revenue in 2022 As Nigerians await the full operation of the new generation network, 5G, the Executive Vice Chairman of the National Communication Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has assured Nigerians of the safety of their health. This is just as the Commission proposed to generate N632.39 billion in 2022, from the sale of 5G spectrum to …

•Adjusts voting timeline for supplementary poll •APC alleges rigging, to contest result in Supreme Court •State govt assures Ihiala people of security as billionaire sons, daughters mobilise indigenes in diaspora •CLEEN Foundation seeks improvement in BVAS technology Chuks Okocha in Abuja and David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka With the supplementary poll in the Anambra State governorship election holding today in Ihiala …

Poland has warned of an “armed” escalation of conflict involving migrants massed near the border with Belarus, as the global community reacted to the latest grim chapter in Europe’s migrant crisis. Having blocked hundreds of people from entering the country, Polish government spokesperson Piotr Muller said a further 3,000 to 4,000 migrants were gathering near the border. “We expect that there …

•Experts urge proactive approach to conflict resolution•‘Nigeria-Niger joint commission to promote peace in border communities’ Suspected Boko Haram terrorists, in five gun trucks, have attacked a military base at Tamsukawu in Kaga Local Council of Borno State. The Guardian gathered that the terrorists burst from the southern fringe of Sambisa Forest, yesterday, and targeted soldiers at the base, chanting “Allahu …

Security situation across Edo State is improving significantly, said Governor Godwin Obaseki, who on Monday, hailed security agencies for the efforts at ensuring peace and tackling insecurity in the state. Obaseki stated this while reviewing the state’s security situation for the month of October, after a joint security meeting with heads of various security agencies in the state. According to …

Abuja Federal High Court, on Monday convicted and sentenced Abdulrasheed Maina, Chairman, defunct Pension Reformed Task Team (PRTT), to 8 years imprisonment. Justice Okon Abang, in his judgment, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proven the essential ingredients of all the 12 counts preferred against Maina beyond reasonable doubt in the money laundering suit. The News …

…Appreciable milestone in loot recovery recorded, large sums still stashed abroad-AGF Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami String of subdued protests greeted a smart move by the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, Hon. Ugonna Ozurigbo to prevent Abubakar Malami (SAN) from disclosing the whereabouts of recovered loots and the actual amount …