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CNN– A federal judge on Monday issued a gag order on former President Donald Trump, limiting what he can say about special counsel Jack Smith’s federal prosecution into his alleged attempt to subvert in the 2020 presidential election. The order restricts Trump’s ability to publicly target court personnel, potential witnesses, or the special counsel and his staff. The order did …

*Says Nigeria now prime destination for foreign investors  *Promises monetary, fiscal policies’ coordination *Insists Tinubu’s administration will not breach Ways and Means limits  *Finance minister emerges chair of African caucus in IMF executives  *FEC meets on Monday As part of the efforts to address the fiscal gap in the 2023 budget, the federal government yesterday disclosed that it had concluded …

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday fixed November 11, for judgment in the suit filed by a former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Ekwo fixed the date for judgment shortly after parties adopted and argued their final written …

Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, departed Abuja for Beijing, China, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the upcoming 3rd Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Forum scheduled to hold from 16th to 18th October, 2023. The delegation of the Vice President to the Forum included Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf M. Tuggar; Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Abubakar Bagudu; …

Nigeria’s inflation rate has climbed to 26.72 per cent, marking a 0.92 per cent increase from the previous month’s 25.80 per cent. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this on Monday via its latest Consumer Price Index report for September 2023. It was shared on the X handle of NBS. Inflation rate The upsurge in inflation is mainly linked to …

The UN Security Council said it will discuss the Israel-Hamas war Monday, as the crisis deepens with Israel gearing up for a ground offensive in Gaza. The council said it will start deliberations at 6:00 pm (2200 GMT). Diplomats say two competing draft resolutions are being discussed: one from Russia urging a ceasefire and delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, …

President Bola Tinubu swore in three additional ministers into his 48-person cabinet at noon on Monday. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Ayodele Olawande and Balarabe Lawal took the oath of office at 12:15 pm at the Council Chamber of the State House before the start of the Federal Executive Council meeting which Tinubu is presiding. This comes nearly two weeks after the …

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has disclosed its plan to meet with President Bola Tinubu to canvass for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze President, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, said this on Saturday during a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Supreme Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, Southeast chapter …

…Urges Federal Government to halt brain drain in Nigerian Universities. By Igbotako Nowinta Vice Chancellors of the ivory towers in Nigeria have been advised to stop playing politics with their jobs and concentrate on the well beings of students and lecturers. This view was made over the weekend by a professor of ethics, social, cultural and political philosophy, Cyrille Ngamen …

…Says Nigeria is gateway to African market Dele Kelvin Oye Esq., the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), took the stage at the 2023 Nigeria-Italy Business and Investment Forum to showcase investment opportunities in different sectors of Nigeria’s economy. The areas he touted included agriculture, manufacturing, technology and renewable energy, among …