The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has hosted the Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Zulum, in Geneva, Switzerland, for discussions over resettlement of internally displaced persons and their livelihoods. The meeting, held on Thursday, focused on “IDP solutions plans” with specifics on “Government leadership, community driven approach and voluntary return, relocation & integration.” As…
The Nigerian Navy has dared former agitator and Niger Delta leader, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, to provide the names of officers involved in crude oil theft. SAHEL STANDARD reports that Dokubo had earlier made claims, stating that the majority of oil theft cases in the oil-rich region can be traced to the Nigerian Army and Navy….
The Federal High Court in Awka has reversed its previous order sacking the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Alkali Baba. SAHEL STANDARD gathered that the court emphasised the importance of upholding Alkali’s right to a fair hearing, as enshrined in Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, which the plaintiff failed to guarantee in…
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the DSS has been ordered to immediately grant the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, unrestricted access to his lawyers and family members as it is within his constitutional right. Emefiele was arrested by the DSS on Saturday, hours…
Yuval Noah Harari, known for being a contributor and speaker at the World Economic Forum, is promoting the idea that A.I. will be able to generate a new globally acceptable religious book. Harari’s prediction is raising alarms for conservatives and Christians since the Bible is considered sacred as God’s holy word to mankind. Harari explained…
Asari Dokubo addressing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday Prominent Niger Delta leader, Asari Dokubo, has accused the Nigerian military of being behind 99 percent of oil theft in the country. Dokubo made the accusation after a private meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his office on Friday. He…
The Police Service Commission at its 21st plenary meeting, has approved the appointment of AIGs Bala Ciroma and Frank Mba as Deputy Inspectors General of Police. A statement by the spokesperson of the commission Ikechukwu Ani indicates that DIG Ciroma will replace DIG Ali Janga who has retired from Service and had represented the North…
There are indications that the former agitator would be a part of the president’s ongoing consultations with leaders from the Niger Delta region. President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with prominent Niger Delta leader and former leader agitator in the oil-rich region, Alhaji Asari Dokubo, at the State House. Although the agenda of the meeting…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has commended the new electricity act signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that, if well implemented, it promises to be a major game changer for the manufacturing sector. In a statement, MAN said manufacturers in the country lose N10.1tn yearly, which accounts for two percent of the…
