Kaduna protesters ask ICPC to arrest El-Rufai
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A group, the Kaduna Citizens Watch for Good Governance, on Wednesday, formally submitted a petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission against ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai.
The group asked the anti-corruption agency to commence an immediate probe of El-Rufai towards his prosecution for alleged N423bn theft.
The petition by the group comes on the back of a report by the Kaduna State House of Assembly indicting El-Rufai and his appointees for alleged misappropriation of loans and theft to the tune of N423bn.
Last week, El-Rufai commenced legal action against the Assembly and the state government, seeking to quash the incriminating report.
Era of suicide bombings mustn’t return, says CAN
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The Christian Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, expressed deep concern over last Saturday’s multiple suicice bombings in the Gwoza town of Borno State, saying the country must not allow a return of the era where suicide bombing by the Boko Haram insurgents was rampant.
The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, said the Gwoza incidents called for urgent and collective actions to combat terrorism.
Last Saturday’s suicide bombings in Gwoza were the deadliest in recent times and generated significant attention both locally and internationally.
The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, struck a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in Gwoza, a town near the border with Cameroon.
FG pledges support for Aradel Energy
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The Federal Government has promised to support Aradel Energy in its drive to increase oil production in Nigeria.
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, stated that during his recent visit to PML 14 in Ogbele, Rivers State, a facility solely owned and operated by Aradel Energy.
Lokpobiri, who commended Aradel for its “innovation and growth”, noted that the company’s fully integrated status showed the resilience and resourcefulness of Nigeria.
According to the minister, an average Nigerian is resilient and resourceful wherever he finds himself, declaring that Aradel is “the embodiment of a true Nigerian”.
He stated that Aradel was “maximising the opportunities that this place has created for you, in every material way—upstream, downstream and midstream”.
Arsenal snub Osimhen amid fee slash, target Gyokeres
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Arsenal have reportedly chosen to abandon a move for Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, despite Napoli reducing their asking price for the 25-year-old, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Gunners had previously been linked with a big-money swoop for the Nigeria international but they have now moved onto alternatives.
According to Corriere dello Sport via Football Italia, the north London club now prefers a move for Sporting Lisbon’s Victor Gyökeres.
Osimhen’s new deal, signed in December 2023, makes his wage too expensive but the Gunners consider the Gyokores’ potential wage packet more affordable and are focusing on a move for him.
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