London court hearing will lift the veil on shadowy world of international arbitration By Kate Beioley and Neil Munshi In January 2010, two Irish businessmen secured a 20-year contract to turn Nigeria’s vast gas reserves into power. But the government never built a promised pipeline to feed gas to the processing plant, and
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Buhari Presents Nigeria’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) Report on SDGs to UN
Press Release The Government of Nigeria is set to present its 2nd Voluntary National Review on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the United Nations High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Monday, 13th July at 3:20pm (GMT+1). President Muhammadu Buhari, represented by his Senior Special Assistant
Buhari Tasks Military Officers to Raise the Bar on War Against Terror, Banditry
Senator Iroegbu President Muhammadu Buhari, has tasked military officers to intensify efforts towards effective and efficient counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations against Boko Haram terrorists, armed bandits and other forms of security challenges in Nigeria. He made this call on Friday in a message to the graduation ceremony of Course 42 of
Buhari Formally Suspends Magu, Umar to ‘Oversee’ EFCC
Jude Johnson President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is in order to allow for unhindered inquiry by the Presidential Investigation Panel under the Tribunals of Inquiry Act and other relevant laws. This is contained in
‘Mama Boko Haram’: One Woman’s Extraordinary Mission to Rescue ‘Her Boys’ from Terrorism
Aisha Wakil knew many of Boko Haram’s fighters as children. Now she uses those ties to broker peace deals, mediate hostage negotiations and convince militants to put down their weapons – but as the violence escalates, her task is becoming impossible. By Chika Oduah It was another scorching afternoon in Maiduguri. In
Not Buhari, but Buratai’s Goons Against Yushau
By Mohammed Dahiru Lawal When on the 29th June, 2020 Yushau Shuaib released his article on on “Persistent Insecurity: Monguno, Buratai and Inter-Agency Dilemma” I had a sudden intuition that instead of the concerned persons to address such a gracious piece written in good faith on its merit, ego will
President Buhari Launches New Gas Pipeline, Increases Petro Price
•President Buhari says Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline project will create numerous employment opportunities •This is coming as the country's Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) announced increase in price of petrol President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday launched a $2.6 billion gas pipeline project that will further enhance the country's energy security,
Two Journalists Make President Buhari’s 41-man Ambassadorial Nominees (see full list)
Jude Johnson The Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday sent a letter to the Senate requesting it to screen and confirm 41 non-career and one career ambassadors for appointment including two former Editors. Buhari’s letter of request was read on the floor at plenary by the Senate President Ahmad Lawan. On the
CLO Asks Buhari, Senate to Investigate ‘Brutal’ Killing of Seven Policemen in Bayelsa State
Jude Johnson The Civil Liberties Orgainsation (CLO), Bayelsa State chapter, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Senate Committee on Human Rights to probe the alleged brutal killing of seven serving officers who were attached to the state Police Command. The CLO also urged global human rights watchdog, Amnesty International,
APC Saga: As the Buni Led Committee Sails Through Historic Contours
By Abubakar Buka Kagu Ph.D It is no doubt that intra-party feuds have the potential to cause great upset. Whether these challenges may lead to sufficient fractures which can slowly snowball into electoral reverses is another matter. The simple point is that such disputes, especially when they present themselves to the