The Senate Committee on Finance has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching Nigeria’s National Halal Economy Strategy, describing it as a bold and strategic move to position the country within the lucrative global halal market, estimated at $7.7 trillion. In a statement signed by its Chairman, the committee praised the initiative as timely and […]
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Bauchi State at 50: Dogara Salutes Cradle of Excellence
Fifty years after its creation in 1976, Bauchi State has risen to become one of Nigeria’s most influential states, celebrated for its resilience, cultural richness, and remarkable contributions to national development. Known as the “Home of Tourism” for its natural endowments and attractions such as the Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi has also distinguished itself as […]
Crisis Deepens in ALGON IMC as Secretary Raises Alarm Over Alleged Sabotage, False Accusations, and Complicity
The Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has been thrown into a deepening internal crisis following grave allegations by the committee’s Secretary, Mohammed Abubakar, who has accused the Chairman of the ALGON Board of Trustees (BoT), Hon. Shaban Oninoyi, and a BoT member, Hon. Fred Ezinwa, of deliberately […]
Coalition Moves to Avert the Fraudulent Takeover of Pinnacle Communications.
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Transparency and Accountability has called on relevant agencies to make concerted efforts to immediately stop the alleged fraudulent attempt by the duo of Dipo Onifade and Ama Etuweme to take over Pinnacle Communications Limited. Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Thursday,Comrades Danesi Momoh Prince and Igwe Ude-Umanta; […]
Niger Delta Contractors Association Celebrates President Amb. (Dr) Tonye Sylvester Iyade on His Birthday
The Niger Delta Contractors and Contractors Association proudly celebrates its President, Amb (Dr) Tonye Sylvester Iyade, on the joyous occasion of his birthday.Amb. Iyade’s visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to excellence, and dedication to the growth and development of contractors within the Niger Delta region have continued to strengthen the Association and inspire confidence among members […]
₦100m property transaction dispute involves a former naval chief.
A property transaction dispute has emerged involving Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited and a former Chief of Naval Staff, following claims by the company’s chairman, Engr. Dr. Stephen Achema Akpa, that a ₦100 million payment made for land was not followed by a transfer of ownership. According to Akpa, the payment was made in connection […]
Stakeholders Back Senator Aminu Abbas 2027 For Adamawa Governorship
Senator Aminu Iya Abbas, a seasoned politician and chartered accountant, has been endorsed by various stakeholders, including artisans, students, youths, businessmen, and professionals, as the ideal candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket in Adamawa State’s 2027 election. The endorsement, announced in a joint press statement, cited Abbas’s transformative leadership, grassroots development, and […]
UTAN–BRAMA: Fresh Facts Emerge as Justice Ministry Clears Aondoakaa of Involvement
Fresh details have emerged in the Utan–BRAMA victims’ compensation case, as official documents from the Federal Ministry of Justice indicate that former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, was not involved in the payment process.Documents obtained by Nigerian Concord show that the compensation to victims of the Utan–BRAMA crisis was approved and […]
Applause Trails Minister of State’s Intervention On Oustanding Debts Owed Indigenous Contractors
A delegation of indigenous contractors across Nigeria has commended the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite for her prompt intervention in addressing the long standing issue of outstanding payments owed to members of their community. Speaking after a meeting with the Minister and her management team, the leader of the delegation, Mr Innocent Asuelimehn, […]
Investigation absolves Aondoakaa in Utan Bran compensation case
An independent investigation by Nigerian Concord Newspaper has found no evidence linking a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, to the Utan Bran compensation case or other alleged scandals at the Federal Ministry of Justice. The investigation, conducted at the Federal Ministry of Justice, followed reports […]