A leading anti-corruption and transparency group, Vanguard for Credible Representation (VCR), has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its renewed commitment to the fight against corruption in the country. According to VCR, the recent arrest and investigation into allegations against the former governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku, along with the filing…

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje relived how one of the newly appointed Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof Abubakar Kana, set aside the garnishee order against the party in the sum of N1.5 billion. Kano who is the national legal advisor of the party was among…

Croatia will host a Balkans leaders summit on Ukraine next week, which will also be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Croatia's prime minister, said Thursday. The aim of the meeting, to be held in the southern Adriatic resort of Dubrovnik, is that the "whole region support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in the fight…

For the first time in 12 months, the cost of a healthy diet (CoHD) has shown a sign of moderation, declining from N1,265 in July to N1,255 in August, a 0.8 per cent drop. The Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) is the least expensive combination of locally available items that meets globally consistent food-based…

The Senate has commenced the process to amend the Northwest and Southeast Development Commission Acts to resolve issues around the positions of Managing Director and Chairman. During the session, the South-South Development Commission bill was passed for a second reading. Presenting the amendment bills, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele explained that the proposed amendment to the…