The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged residents to remain calm and resist any temptation that could provoke unrest in the ancient city. Emir Sanusi made the appeal on Friday evening while reacting to the verdict of the Court of Appeal regarding the validity of his appointment as the 16th Emir of Kano.…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the United Nations (UN) to provide long-lasting solutions to help lift millions of Nigerians out of poverty. Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, disclosed this on Friday while fielding questions from newsmen in Abuja. He disclosed it shortly after his meeting…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Wahab Shittu, has cited the complex legal processes involved in extradition as the main reason for the Nigerian government’s inability to adequately prosecute former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, who has been absent from the country for over eight years. Alison-Madueke, who served under former President Goodluck Jonathan, is…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu's administration to disclose the full details of a recent agreement with the United States concerning $52.88 million in recovered assets linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. Earlier today, the federal government announced the receipt of $52.88 million from the United States,…

Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have in the last one week, neutralised 109 terrorists, apprehended 81 suspects and rescued 43 kidnapped hostages across theatres of operation in the country. During the week under review, troops neutralised 109 and arrested 81 persons. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations,…