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Alleged Defamation: Court Admits Sen Akpoti-Uduaghan to N50m Bail

Abuja: A court in Abuja has granted Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan bail in the sum of N50 million in a case involving alleged defamation. Justice Chizoba Oji, while delivering her ruling, emphasized that the alleged offence is not a capital one and that the law presumes the senator to be innocent at this stage. The bail conditions […]

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Aquatics: 50 Participants for Africa Level 2 Coaching Clinic

Abuja: A total of 50 participants are expected to attend the upcoming Africa Level 2 Coaching Clinic in Abuja, set to begin on Friday. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Taiwo Oriss, Secretary General of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), stated that the event, organised in collaboration with Africa Aquatics, is designed to expose coaches […]

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Oyo State Agribusiness Secures $170 Million Investment Boost

Ibadan: Agribusiness has attracted a significant $170 million investment into Oyo State, as revealed by the Oyo State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Olasunkanmi Olaleye. This announcement was made during the maiden edition of an inter-ministerial news briefing on government activities over the past two years, held at the Governor’s Office in Agodi, […]

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Benue Killings: PGF Backs Tinubu’s Stance on Security

Abuja: The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has declared its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent killings in Benue. Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodimma, made this known to newsmen in Abuja, after a meeting with some progressive governors. He stated that the Forum stands united with the […]

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IMF Acknowledges Zimbabwe’s Macroeconomic Stability

Harare: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has commended the macroeconomic stability in Zimbabwe, noting that disciplined policies have been instrumental in stabilizing the local Zimbabwean dollar and reducing inflation. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the IMF issued a statement following a two-week mission to Zimbabwe. The statement highlighted the country’s economic recovery this year, […]