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Centre defends due process in appointment of IST Chairman Aminu Junaidu

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

…says reforms boosting investor confidence in capital market The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CSJET) has defended the appointment of Barrister Aminu Junaidu as Chairman of the Investment and Securities Tribunal (IST), insisting that due process was followed and rejecting claims that the appointment violated the Investment and...

Belemaoil Group Leader Felicitates With Dangote on Birthday

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

The President of Belemaoil Group, Tein Jack-Rich, has extended warm birthday wishes to Alhaji Aliko Dangote, one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. In a statement, Jack-Rich described knowing Dangote as a “major motivation” and an “exceptional milestone”. He prayed for greater honour, sound health, and exceptional fulfilment in the...

FG Urges UN To Drive Inclusive Hydrogen Economy, Warns Against Global Inequality

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

Nigeria calls for fair hydrogen transition, urging UN to ensure inclusive growth, equitable investment and shared benefits in emerging global energy system. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, has urged the United Nations to foster an inclusive and equitable hydrogen economy, adding that no region should be...

Jonathan Questions Democracy’s Economic Impact In Africa, Cites China, UAE Growth

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

Former president Goodluck Jonathan queries why democracy fails to deliver growth in Africa, citing economic success in non-democratic nations and urging reforms. Former President Goodluck Jonathan has queried why democracy in Africa does not guarantee economic gains, saying even in countries like the United Arab Emirates and China, there have...

Nigerian Government, Ohanaeze Ban ‘Eze Ndigbo’ Titles Abroad Over Diplomatic Fallout

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

FG and Ohanaeze outlaw diaspora ‘Eze Ndigbo’ titles after incidents in South Africa and Ghana spark tensions and diplomatic concerns. Federal government has moved to curb the controversial installation of “Eze Ndigbo” in foreign countries, backing a sweeping decision by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide and South East traditional rulers to abolish...

NAMA Warns Nigeria Risks Airspace Safety Breach Over Obsolete TRACON Equipment

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

NAMA says ageing TRACON system threatens airspace surveillance, warns Nigeria may fall short of ICAO safety standards without urgent upgrades. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Farouk Ahmed Umar has warned the country is at the risk of losing its airspace surveillance service due to the...

Yilwatda, APC NWC Members Receive Certificates, Pledge To Deliver Party Manifesto

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

APC chairman Yilwatda and NWC members receive certificates of return, pledging to implement party manifesto and strengthen democratic processes nationwide. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has assured the party would ensure its manifesto based on progressive principles, is implemented across Nigeria for the...

EFCC Suspect Henry Ikeji Denies Role In Dubai Crown Prince Impersonation Scandal

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

Suspect Henry Ikeji denies defrauding Romanian woman, claims mistaken identity and insists funds traced to him are legitimate business proceeds, not fraud. Detained businessman, Mr. Henry Nzube Ikeji, arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations he posed as a Dubai Crown Prince to defraud a...

Tinubu Vows To Crush Terrorism After Boko Haram Kills General And Soldiers In Borno, Says Insurgents Show Desperation

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

President Tinubu says insurgents show desperation after deadly Borno attack kills General and troops, vows to defeat terrorism. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday vowed that Nigeria would defeat terrorism, declaring that the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and others by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State on Thursday would...

Issue visa ban, freeze asset of govt officials involved in threat to democracy, Frank tells U.S

NewsDeskNgApr 10, 2026April 10, 20260

A former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has called on the United States and the international community to impose sanctions on key officials of the Federal Government, alleging actions capable of undermining Nigeria’s democracy. Frank, in a strongly worded statement, urged the U.S....