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The United States has named 24 Nigerians arrested by immigration authorities for crimes ranging from wire fraud and money laundering to drug violations, identity theft, assault and cruelty to a child, as President Donald Trump’s administration widens its crackdown on non-U.S. citizens with criminal records. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which released the names and photographs of the Nigerians, …

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Ali Pantami, has taken a firm stand against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not including his name in the final list of governorship candidates in Gombe state. Therefore, he has given the commission an ultimatum of three days to cancel the decision. Pantami, through his lawyers, Ahmed Raji & …

Ahmed Aliyu, governor of Sokoto state While the removal of fuel subsidies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration was seen as necessary to address the fiscal burden of the subsidy regime, the policy remained controversial, with critics questioning its timing and the adequacy of the measures to protect vulnerable Nigerians. Its removal, however, has imposed significant inconvenience on the population, …

Miroslav Jenča told Security Council on Monday that the 2016 agreement must be implemented in full, with proper funding, better coordination between agencies and protection for former combatants. He pointed out the real benefits that could be achieved: rural development, and mechanisms for transitional justice and reparations for victims. But he admitted that implementation has “many shortcomings” and much remains …