Yahaya Bello: EFCC's Actions Best Described as Trial By Mischief - Okpo

What is playing out in this case is simply an abuse of court processes. The order restraining the EFCC from arresting or prosecuting Yahaya Bello does not restrain the Federal High Court

Ewa Okpo, Legal…

Tinubu’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila remembers the late Mrs. Olufunke Ogeah as a selfless and joyful woman. ow.ly/YIog105qZzq

Weinstein was convicted of forcibly performing oral sex on a production assistant, and of third-degree rape of an aspiring actor. ow.ly/jvtr105qZtL

Lokoja-Benin Road contractors have been threatened with contract termination by Umahi if they don’t sign reviewed contracts within seven days. ow.ly/mnU7105qZtK

Peter Obi has blamed lack of political will for Nigeria's electricity challenges, and called for decisive action to address crisis. ow.ly/Tz4k105qZtJ

AISA has agreed to return $760,910 to EFCC, deducting fees for educational services rendered in Yahaya Bello’s corruption case. ow.ly/Ui2e105qZtI

The Naira strengthened by N70 to reach N1,380/$ on the parallel market, but declined to N1,339/$ on the official window. ow.ly/e3GP105qZtH

Nigeria plans to launch a bond by June to tap into the diaspora as a key source of forex. ow.ly/B7Ku105qZtG

River State governor Fubara has inaugurated a new Naval Training Command headquarters and donated N350 million to support Nigerian Navy. ow.ly/LfcY105qZtE

Nigeria is set to benefit from the “50x2030 Initiative” in order to combat desertification and enhance food security. ow.ly/NsiW105qZtC

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has advocated for youth inclusion in shaping Nigeria’s future, says Nigerians should participate in governance. ow.ly/Uy1j105qZtB

TETFund aims to connect all NOUN study centres nationwide with ICT fibre infrastructure to improve students access to resources. ow.ly/7n4R105qZtA

In Nigeria, People Gravitate Toward the Power at the Centre -Enikuomehin

This is why a good number of political actors move to whatever party is at the center. This is not good; we should have principles.
Benson Enikuomehin, Lawyer and Public Affairs Analyst

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Injustice is Deeply Entrenched within Our Political System -Itodo

People run for office, get into office, and swear by the oaths to protect the constitution and defend the people, but fail.
Samson Itodo, Executive Director, YIAGA Africa

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Most Nigerians Have Withdrawn Loyalty From the Country to Their Tribes and Religion -Barkindo

We have found it difficult to achieve national integration before and after independence because of unresolved grievances.
Fr. Attah Barkindo, Executive Director, The Kukah Center

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Yahaya Bello is Burning His Bridges, and That is Not Good for Him -Yusuf

Soon, all the people supporting him will be unable to help him; evidence will have to speak for itself.
Baba Yusuf, Political Strategist, and Group CEO, Global Investment and Trade Company

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Yahaya Bello’s Judgment in the Kogi Court Didn’t Say He Can’t Be Arrested -Okolugbo

The judge said he couldn’t stop the EFCC from arresting Bello, but the EFCC would need the authority of the court for his arrest, which was done.
Kenny Okolugbo, Former Delta State Commissioner…

The Expectations of Democracy in Nigeria Are Not Being Met -Ibrahim

Nigeria’s fourth republic has been unable to produce leaders with a commitment to democracy and its ideals.
Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, Senior Fellow, Centre for Democracy and Development

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An emergency slide fell off a Delta passenger jet shortly after takeoff Friday, forcing a return to JFK International Airport. ow.ly/rtJr105qYrQ

Nigeria, formerly the world’s leading cocoa producer, has slipped in the ranking due to outdated farming techniques, planters say. ow.ly/kZ39105qYrO