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1. Fani-Kayode to Germany, Jimoh Ibrahim at UN as Tinubu approves deployment of 65 ambassadors
President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to overseas countries and the United Nations.Read more
2. Terror group claims Borno massacre, says 300 citizens were enslaved
A violent armed group has claimed responsibility for the attack that devastated the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, declaring that it had “conquered” the town after a night of bloodshed that left dozens of soldiers and civilians dead and more than 300 citizens kidnapped.Read more
3. Former Minister of Aviation, Oduah, makes refund in alleged N2.4 billion fraud case
Former aviation minister, Stella Oduah, former aviation minister, has initiated steps to effect the recovery of N2.4 billion alleged fraudulent proceeds allegedly linked to her in a lawsuit filed against her.Read more
4. Nigerians warn Asari Dokubo against comments that will anger the US
Nigerians have warned former Niger Delta militant and former leader of the now-defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force (NDPVF), Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, against making comments that could incur the wrath of US President Donald Trump by turning his attention to the country.Read more
5. Court orders INEC to recognize PDP candidate in Ekiti
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the June gubernatorial election in Ekiti State.Read more
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6. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS: Crude oil prices will soon hit $150, Qatar minister warns
Saad Al-kaabi, Qatar’s energy minister, said oil prices could rise to $150 a barrel in ‘two to three weeks’ if tankers remain unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Read more
7. The Jigawa government fired 22 people and companies from the Ramadan free meal program
The Jigawa State Government has fired 22 traders and companies participating in the ongoing Ramadan Iftar program due to the quantity and quality of food, as well as questionable financial transactions.Read more
8 Ebonyi government orders demolition of shrines and deities
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area in light of the recent violent conflict.Read more
9. P&ID: Court will rule on UK fraud trial on May 11
Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, set May 11 for judgment in the alleged fraud trial against the director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Limited, James Nolan.Read more
10. PSC promotes seven AIGs (FULL LIST)
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector General (DIG).Read more
