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The Federal High Court, Minna, Niger State, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, adjourned ruling till October 27, 2020, on a motion filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for the relisting of the criminal matter, involving former Niger State governor, Muazu Babangida Aliyu and Umar Nasko. The Commission is prosecuting the duo of Babangida and Nasko, first and second defendants, respectively, before Justice A.B. Aliyu of the Federal High Court, Minna, Niger State, on amended three-count charge of breach of trust and money laundering to the tune of over N2 billion, which the court struck out on June…

Urges the parties to resolve dispute to allow reopening of varsities The leadership of the senate on Tuesday held dialogue with the ministers directly involved in the negotiation with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over the unresolved agreement with the government. The meeting which was presided over by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan was attended by Ministers of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, Labour, Chris Ngige, the Accountant General of the Federation represented the Finance Minister and the Executive Secretary of the National University Commission (NUC). The meeting was later expanded to include the leaders of ASUU who on…

Apple has confirmed its iPhone 12 handsets will be its first to work on faster 5G networks. The company has also extended the range to include a new “Mini” model that has a smaller 5.4in screen. The US firm bucked a wider industry downturn by increasing its handset sales over the past year. But some experts say the new features give Apple its best opportunity for growth since 2014, when it revamped its line-up with the iPhone 6. “5G will bring a new level of performance for downloads and uploads, higher quality video streaming, more responsive gaming, real-time interactivity and…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) announced 225 confirmed new coronavirus cases in the country on Tuesday. The 225 cases announced by the Centre for Disease Control takes the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 60,655. The NCDC also announced the discharge of 63 patients from isolation centers across the country with one new death reported. Lagos state, the epicentre of the virus in Nigeria reported 165 new confirmed cases taking the total number of confirmed cases in Lagos alone to 20,251. Nigeria announces 164 new coronavirus case The Federal Capital Territory reported 17 new cases, Rivers recorded…

Nigerian protesters have rejected the newly set up Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team by the Inspector General of the Police, Mohammed Adamu on Tuesday. The protesters who have walked major cities across the country, calling for an end to police brutality, harassments, killings and extortions say the newly formed SWAT is no different from the now defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Taking to social media, the protesters who have blocked off major roads especially in the commercial city of Lagos say they want a wholesale reform of the Nigerian Police Force. A Twitter user, Joel urged the youths to…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has underscored the need for the Federal Government to ensure the protection and empowerment of the girl child in Nigeria. Lawan made this known on Tuesday in his remarks delivered to mark the International Day for the Girl Child which was celebrated on Sunday, 12th October, 2020. According to Lawan, efforts must be made by government at all levels to prioritize the protection of the girl child from violence, rape and all forms of discrimination. He stated that the girl child has for long being deprived of equal opportunities like their male counterpart, needed to propel…

New Tactical Team to Commence Training Next Week The Inspector General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu on 13 October, 2020, in accordance with Section 18 (10) of the Police Act 2020, ordered all personnel of the defunct SARS to report at the Force Headquarters, Abuja for debriefing, psychological and medical examination. “The officers are expected to undergo this process as a prelude to further training and reorientation before being redeployed into mainstream policing duties,” a statement by Frank Mba, spokesperson of the police said. “The medical examination will be carried out by the newly set-up Police Counselling and Support Unit…

*Projects in progress include Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonshoki-Ojota in Lagos; Obajana-Kabba in Kogi; & Bodo-Bonny Road and Bridges across Opobo Channel in Rivers Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says by adopting Public Private Partnership’s (PPP) cost-effective measures, the Buhari administration is now delivering 19 road projects across the six geo-political zones in the country totaling 780.15 km. The road projects being undertaken by private companies and now advancing to completion include: a.The reconstruction of Apapa-Oshodi-Oworonshoki-Ojota Road in Lagos State (34 km) by Dangote Industries Limited. b.The reconstruction of Obajana-Kabba Road in Kogi State (43km) by Dangote Industries Limited. c.The construction of Bodo-Bonny Road and…

The Kano Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned one Sadiq Yusuf before Justice M.T.M Aliyu of the Kaduna State High Court on a two count charge of obtaining money by false pretense. The defendant was apprehended by Operatives of the EFCC following a petition by one Abdullahi Usman, alleging that the defendant obtained the money from him on the pretext of supplying him with computer equipment such as desktops, laptops and computer hardware from overseas at low cost. He claimed the money was paid into accounts belonging to various individuals in four commercial banks…

The Senate has received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of four nominees as Commissioners for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Among them is the President’s social media aide, Lauretta Onochie, whom he nominated as National Electoral Commissioner for Delta state. The request for their confirmation was contained in a letter dated 12th October, 2020, was read during plenary by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. The letter reads: “Pursuant to Paragraph 14 of Part I(F) of the Third Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, I hereby forward for confirmation by…