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The third prosecuting witness in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, on Monday, November 24, 2025, told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the contract award document for the execution of the Mambila project was forged.
Agunloye is facing trial on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of the Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6 billion (Six Billion US Dollars).
The third prosecuting witness in the ongoing trial of a former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, on Monday, November 24, 2025, told Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja that the contract award document for the execution of the Mambila project was forged.
Agunloye is facing trial on an amended seven-count charge, bordering on official corruption and fraudulent award of the Mambilla Power Project contract to the tune of $6 billion (Six Billion US Dollars).
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass has given the assurance that the Nigerian Navy will continue to maintain the existing peace in the maritime space.
Abass gave the assurance on Monday during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta in Warri.
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Idi Abass has given the assurance that the Nigerian Navy will continue to maintain the existing peace in the maritime space.
Abass gave the assurance on Monday during his maiden familiarisation visit to the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta in Warri.
Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of defence ministers, saying they lack the experience needed to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity.
Essien, a former member of the House of Representatives, said the country’s security challenges require leaders with “strategic insight, operational competence, and deep knowledge of security matters.”
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has condemned the life jail term handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The IDC noted that while the court’s decision upheld the rule of law, it criticised the judgment as inequitable and politically motivated, saying it failed to address broader issues of justice and self-determination in Nigeria.
The Ijaw Diaspora Council (IDC) has condemned the life jail term handed down to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The IDC noted that while the court’s decision upheld the rule of law, it criticised the judgment as inequitable and politically motivated, saying it failed to address broader issues of justice and self-determination in Nigeria.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 people abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area.
The victims regained their freedom on Sunday, November 23, after several days of coordinated rescue efforts by security agencies and government officials.
Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. He said Governor AbdulRazaq credited the successful rescue operation to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Tinubu, who ordered decisive measures to secure the victims’ release.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has confirmed the release of 38 people abducted during the recent attack on the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area.
The victims regained their freedom on Sunday, November 23, after several days of coordinated rescue efforts by security agencies and government officials.
Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. He said Governor AbdulRazaq credited the successful rescue operation to the “hands-on approach” of President Bola Tinubu, who ordered decisive measures to secure the victims’ release.
United States of America President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Nigeria’s handling of insecurity, describing the country as “a disgrace” during an interview on Fox News Radio’s The Brian Kilmeade Show on Friday.
Trump alleged that thousands of people were being killed in what he termed “genocide,” accusing the Nigerian government of failing to act decisively.