EL-RUFAI TO REMAIN IN CUSTODY AS COURT ADJOURNS BAIL APPLICATION TO APRIL 14.(PHOTO).

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 El-Rufai to remain in custody as court adjourns bail application to April 14 Justice Rilwanu Aikawa of a Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to April 14th. The bail application of the former governor came up before the court today. April 1. The court adjourned the case after listening to arguments from both the defence and prosecution  El-Rufai was arraigned by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering. He pleaded not guilty to all the charges. The court ordered that he remain in ICPC custody pending the hearing of his bail application on the fixed date. The former governor arrived at the court premises around 9:00 a.m. in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by DSS officials.

NIGERIA PUSHES FOR UN SECURITY COUNCIL SEAT AND G20 MEMBERSHIP AT DAVOS SUMMIT. (PHOTO).


 Nigeria Pushes for UN Security Council Seat and G20 Membership at Davos Summit


At the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, advocated for Africa's inclusion in the UN Security Council, highlighting Nigeria’s qualifications to represent the continent. Tuggar criticized Africa's exclusion, noting that 60% of the Council's resolutions impact Africa.


He also emphasized Nigeria’s strategic role in global governance, citing its history of supporting African liberation, soft power through technical aid, and peaceful relations with neighbors. Tuggar made a case for Nigeria’s G20 membership, stressing its capacity to champion Africa's interests, including economic reforms and technology transfer commitments.


The panel discussion, which included other African leaders, underscored Africa’s growing role in global decision-making. Tuggar called on South Africa to support Nigeria’s aspirations for greater representation.

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