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 Court Throws out N504.3m Case against EFCC's Sting Operation Justice C.A.Obiozor of the Federal High Court, sitting in Benin City on Thursday, September 25, 2025 dismissed a case brought against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, by Christopher E. Mene Esq, seeking the payment of N4,375,000 as special damages and N500 million as exemplary damages for a sting operation carried out by the Commission on May 23, 2023 in his property in Benin City. The plaintiff had claimed that EFCC operatives damaged the doors of his property in the operation.  During the hearing of the case, EFCC counsel, Immaculate Elodi presented one witness, Allison James Taiwo,  an operative of the Commission while the plaintiff presented five witnesses. Delivering judgment, Justice Obiozor held that the plaintiff was unable to prove that he was entitled to a sum of N4,375,000.00 being special damages for damaged doors of his property. He also held that the plaintiff was not entitled t...

 Court Jails Four for Internet Fraud in Lagos  The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of four  internet fraudsters before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.  The convicts, Martins Emmanuel, Abeeb Olamide Asiru, Iremide Owolabi and Quadri Abdulrasheed Adio, were arrested on August 29, 2025 in a sting operation at Mambillah Hotel, Ikorodu, Lagos, following credible intelligence received by the Commission on the activities of a syndicate of suspected internet fraudsters operating at the hotel. They were subsequently arraigned on  one-count  separate charges bordering on fraudulent impersonation and internet related crimes.  One of the charges  reads: “That you, ABEEB OLAMIDE ASIRU (a.k.a Dolly Parton), on or about 29th August, 2025 in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, fraudu...

 Saheed Osupa reacts as Burna Boy names him among greatest musicians of all-time Fuji icon, Saheed Osupa, has reacted to Grammy-winning singer, Burna Boy, naming him as his greatest musician of all time. In a recent chat with tennis legend Roger Federer, Burna Boy revealed that his “GOAT singers are mostly Fuji artistes like Saheed Osupa” Reacting via his X handle on Thursday, Osupa stated that Burna Boy paying tribute to him on a global stage was “a monumental moment that celebrates the soul of Fuji music and its timeless influence”. He explained that the honour “not only, uplifts my journey, but also, shines a brilliant light on our rich cultural heritage, bridging generations and genres worldwide.” The Fuji legend appreciated Burna Boy for the acknowledgement, adding that he looks forward to attending one of his upcoming concerts. Burna Boy also named 2Pac, Notorious BIG, Big Pun and J Hus as his ‘GOAT rappers’ in the interview.

 FBI names Nigerian fraud suspect in 23-year-old case, offers N14m reward The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian national, Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted in the United States on multiple counts of fraud. When converted into Nigerian currency, the amount is worth N14,931, 402. In a statement published on the FBI’s official website on Wednesday, Adediran, aged 56, faces charges related to bank fraud, identity document fraud, and credit card fraud, all stemming from alleged offences committed in Illinois as far back as 2001. Adediran who has  allegedly used several aliases including Kevin Olumide Adediran, Eric O. Williams, Maxo Alexandre, Olumide Adkins, and Edward N. Anderson, is accused of attempting to cash fraudulent cheques and using stolen identities of U.S. citizens to open bank and credit accounts. He was said to have rfled the Central District of Illinois in ...

 Why I sued blogger over viral video at Odunlade father’s burial – Eniola Ajao Actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao has explained why she took legal action against blogger Adabasioni Oluwafemi Aseoro, accusing him of manipulating a video to tarnish her image and subject her to ridicule online. She explained that after attending the burial of Ambassador Odunlade Adekola’s father, the blogger created and circulated a doctored video with malicious intent. Ajao, who has faced years of online trolling, said she decided to pursue legal action this time. Adabasioni was arrested and prosecuted under the Nigerian Cybercrime Act for criminal defamation and cyberbullying. After failing to provide evidence to back his claims, he was detained for two weeks. The blogger later apologised and retracted the defamatory content following pleas from his family and friends. She stressed that defamation carries serious consequences and urged bloggers to learn from the incident. Ajao also expressed gratitud...

 2027: I never promised to prioritise Yoruba interests – Atiku The media office of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied reports that he promised to prioritise the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group if elected president in 2027. Recall that on Wednesday, several reports attributed the claim to a statement purportedly issued on Atiku’s behalf by one Kola Johnson, described in the individual as his “media consultant”. However, in a statement on Thursday, Paul Ibe, media adviser to the former presidential candidate, said the former Vice President never engaged Johnson in any capacity, describing the report as false and misleading. “Our findings point directly to the Presidency, which in its desperation to smear opposition leaders, has resorted to hiring faceless mercenaries to fabricate fake stories and circulate unauthorized statements on Atiku,” Ibe said. He described as “particularly offensive” the suggestion that an Atiku administration would be dominated by one ethn...

 NIGERIA POLICE FORCE RESCUES IVORIAN CITIZEN IN OGUN STATE  ⁃ Uncovers self-kidnap plot The Nigeria Police Force, through the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has successfully rescued one Kacou Alleby, male, aged 38, an Ivorian national, following a distress request received from the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) Abuja on behalf of authorities in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The victim was reportedly kidnapped and held hostage on 12th September, 2025. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, immediately issued directives to IRT operatives who then promptly launched a coordinated operation to rescue the foreign national. After intelligence gathering, the location of the suspects was found in Matogun area of Ogun State. In the swift operation, one Angela Arisa, female aged 28, also an Ivorian national, was arrested, who later led the operatives to a hideout at an estate in Olambe, Ogun State, where the supposed victim was rescued unhurt. Su...

 DR ARASE WAS AN INSTITUTION IN HIMSELF, A RARE BLEND OF INTELLECT, DISCIPLINE, AND HUMANITY - IGP EGBETOKUN The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has paid tribute to the late Inspector-General of Police and former Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, Ph.D., NPM, FDC, CFR, describing his passing as “a loss that rests heavily, not only on his family, but on the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large.” The IGP gave this tribute on Wednesday, 24th September 2025, at the Day of Tributes in Celebration of the Life and Times of Late IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase (Rtd), an event organised to honour the remarkable life, career, and contributions of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police. Reflecting on the life and career of the late IGP, Dr. Arase, IGP Egbetokun eulogised him as more than a police officer, but “an institution in himself, a rare blend of intellect, discipline, and humanity”. He recalled that...

Nigerian boxer, Efe Ajagba, has been ranked among the top 10 heavyweights fighters in the world by The Ring magazine. He once knocked out his opponent in 23 seconds at the Rio Olympics. When asked  His secret.. He says: “ i just focused all the anger I had for the Nigerian government in one blow.”. One more photo below. 

 Delta State Governor Oborevwori, Omo-Agege, Senator Dafinone Mourn Death of Industrialist, Oskar Ibru Prominent politicians have paid glowing tributes to renowned Delta State Industrialist, Olorogun Oskar Eyovbirere Ibru, describing his death as a huge loss to Delta State and Nigeria at large. Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, described Ibru’s passing as painful. “Oskar Ibru was a pillar of Delta’s economic and social life. His contributions to commerce and philanthropy will be remembered for generations. We have lost a rare gem.” Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, expressed deep grief, calling the death heartbreaking and describing Ibru as a great valued son of the Urhobo nation. “Oskar Ibru was not just a businessman, he was a visionary who inspired many of us in politics and public service. The Urhobo nation has lost a great valued son whose legacy will stand the test of time.” Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central senatorial dist...

 TWO-STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES AT MANGOROR,TRAPPED VICTIM RESCUED  A two-storey building has collapsed  at 4, Modupeola street, Mangoro bus stop, Alimosho, Lagos State.  The cause of the incident, which occurred around 6pm, was not immediately known. Government officials have launched a probe into the incident. The Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA) and other first responders got to the scene  in good time and rescued a trapped victim and five others from the rubble. The five who were  rescued were taken to a private hospital in the neighbourhood. The trapped victim, who had a fracture and bruises, was taken to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Surgical Emergency by the Lagos State Ambulance Service (LASAMBUS). He arrived the hospital in a stable condition and was immediately admitted for further treatment.  The 44-year-old patient lives at 10,Olabode Street, Alimosho.   Gbenga Omotoso  HC (Information and Str...

 Court Grants Bail To Former Chikun/Kajuru PDP Reps Candidate, Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, In N26m Money Laundering, Vote Buying Case A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to Hon. Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, a former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, who is standing trial alongside Shehu Aliyu Fatange over alleged N26 million money laundering and vote buying. Dawaki and Fatange were arraigned by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, before Justice Emeka Nwite, on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, money laundering, and making cash transactions beyond the legal threshold. The EFCC alleged that the duo were found with N26 million suspected to have been earmarked for vote buying during the Chikun/Kajuru bye-election held on August 16, 2025. The money was reportedly discovered in a Toyota Corolla linked to Fatange and parked within a hotel ...

 EFCC Arraigns Man for Alleged Stealing  in Enugu The Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 arraigned one Ani Ugochukwu Augustine before Justice Ngozi Orji of the  Enugu State High Court sitting in Independence Layout, Enugu, for alleged stealing. He was arraigned on a one-count charge bordering on stealing to the tune of N1, 300,000.00 (One Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira). The charge reads: “That you, Ani Ugochukwu Augustine sometime in 2021, in Enugu, Enugu State, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable court, did commit a felony to wit: stealing by fraudulently converting to your personal use, the sum of N1,300,000.00 (One Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira) being property of Mrs Nsoke Veronica and you whereby committed an offence”. The offence is contrary to Section 342 and 343 of the Criminal Code Law, Cap 30, the Revised Edition (Laws of Enugu State of Nigeria), 2004 and punishable u...

 U. S. PRESIDENT WALK OF FAME: TRUMP REPLACED BIDEN'S PORTRAIT WITH A PEN SIGNING ON A PAPER.  U.S. President, Donald Trump has added a “Presidential Walk of Fame” to the exterior of the White House, featuring portraits of each of the previous commanders-in-chief – except for one.    The White House unveiled the presidential portrait gallery along the West Wing Colonnade on Wednesday, September 24.    While the new "Presidential Walk of Fame" features portraits of all the presidents in gilded frames, Biden's portrait is replaced with a picture of an autopen signing Biden's name – a reference to Trump’s frequent allegation that the former president was addled by the end of his term in office and not really the one making decisions.    The White House called attention to the change on its social media.    Trump has long criticized Biden's use of the autopen, a routine method of executing official documents when signatories are unable to si...

 NCC Orders Hotels, Bars, and Restaurants to Pay for Music and Film Licenses. The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has dropped a major directive that’s shaking the entertainment industry! From now on, hotels, restaurants, and bars across the country must pay music and film owners for performance licenses before playing their works publicly. This move is aimed at protecting the rights of artists, producers, and filmmakers whose content has long been used without proper compensation. While some businesses are grumbling, many entertainers are celebrating this as a long-overdue victory for creatives. Will this finally give Nigerian artists the financial respect they deserve?

 UNICEF, EU, and ILO Launch €13m Social Protection Initiative in Nigeria The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), launched the €13 million Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria (SUSI) project in Abia State on Wednesday. The initiative, set to run until 2027, aims to strengthen Nigeria’s social protection framework, expand safety nets, and reduce poverty among vulnerable households in four states, including Abia. At the launch event in Umuahia, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Services, Judith Leveillee, emphasized the project’s goal of ensuring no family or child is left behind. “Social protection is not just a safety net; it’s a springboard for dignity, enabling children, mothers, the elderly, and people with disabilities to thrive and escape poverty,” she said. EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, highlighted the project’s alignment with broader goals of resilience an...

 NSIB blames poor maintenance, faulty track switch for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has said that its investigation into the recent Abuja-Kaduna train derailment at Asham Station has revealed that poor maintenance and a faulty track switch were key factors behind the incident. According to the preliminary findings, several sleepers at the station that had been damaged in a previous incident were only patched instead of being properly repaired. Investigators also found that the automatic switch mechanism at the station’s crossing point was unserviceable at the time of the derailment, which is the second to occur at the same station within 13 months. As a result, the switch had to be manually operated and secured using a point clip, which was later discovered to be broken. This compromised the integrity of the track alignment, leading to the derailment. The report also noted that personnel of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) had ...

 CBN warns that naira abuse ‘inflates printing cost’ The Central Bank of Nigeria has advised Nigerians to stop abusing the naira, warning that poor handling of the banknotes increases the cost of printing and replacing them. The Deputy Governor, Operations Directorate, Bala Bello, warned on Wednesday during the launch of a nationwide sensitisation campaign on proper naira handling, held in Abuja. The campaign, themed “Naira Our Pride: Handle with Care,” was aimed at instilling respect for the naira and encouraging behavioural change. While delivering the keynote address, Bello, represented by the Director of Currency Operations and Branch Management Department, Adedeji Adetona, stressed that the naira was more than just a medium of exchange. “The naira is more than a means of payment. It represents our national pride, our sovereignty, and our shared destiny as a people. Unfortunately, careless practices—folding, tearing, spraying at social events, writing on notes, and outright mut...

 Netanyahu slams leaders recognising Palestinian state ahead of US trip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced leaders who had recognised a Palestinian state, as he headed to the United States on Thursday for White House talks and an address to the UN General Assembly. His remarks came three days after France led a special summit on the sidelines of the General Assembly, which saw a slew of Western governments recognise the State of Palestine against the backdrop of the nearly two-year Gaza war. Netanyahu is due to address the assembly on Friday. “At the General Assembly, I will speak our truth — the truth of the citizens of Israel, the truth of the (Israeli) soldiers, the truth of our nation,” Netanyahu said at Ben Gurion airport ahead of his departure, according to a statement from his office. “I will condemn those leaders who, instead of condemning the murderers, rapists and burners of children, want to give them a state in the heart of Israel. This will not happen....

 UNGA 80: Tinubu urges UN, World Leaders to reform or lose relevance President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, delivered a strongly worded reform policy proposal to the United Nations, warning that the global body must embrace sweeping restructurings or face growing irrelevance as world events increasingly bypass its influence. The President criticised the organisation’s record, pointing to the ongoing human suffering in the Middle East and other regions as “stains on our collective humanity.” In his address to the UN General Assembly’s 80th session, President Tinubu, who was represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, warned that the UN’s credibility is being undermined by the gulf between its words and its deeds while positioning Nigeria’s economic transformation as a model for developing nations. “For all our careful diplomatic language, the slow pace of progress on these hardy perennials of the UN General Assembly debate has led some to look away from the multilateral...

 Kenya eyes US trade deal with Trump by end of year Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday his country expects to sign a trade deal with the United States by year-end and that he will be pushing Washington to extend its duty-free agreement with Africa for at least five years. Ruto met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday to discuss the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA), Reuters reported. The 25-year-old act grants qualifying African nations duty-free access to the U.S. market and is due to expire this month. "I will be asking him for the U.S. to consider seriously renewing and extending AGOA for at least a minimum of five years, because it is a platform that connects Africa and the U.S. in a very fundamental way, and it can go a long way in solving some of the trade deficits and challenges that exist at the moment," Ruto said ahead of the meeting. Ruto said he believes the US administration has increased its appreciation for AGOA. Expand and d...

 OKORO PRINCE NKEMAKOLAM (M) WANTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, NIGERIA POLICE FORCE, (INTERPOL), HEAD NATIONAL CENTRAL BUREAU (NCB) ABUJA THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE, FORCE HEADQUARTERS, SHEHU SHAGARI, WAY, ABUJA  The above-named person is hereby declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force. A warrant of arrest was issued against him by the High Court of Abuja. He is wanted for the offence of Criminal Conspiracy, Assault, Threat to Life, Criminal Breach of Trust and Attempted Murder by attacking the complainant with machete and knife to the extent that he was admitted and stitched all over his head and his body, escaping death by the whiskers. He is aged 38, Igbo by tribe, of medium height, medium build, square-faced, small mouth, thick lips, good dentition, black eyes, copper in complexion, round chin, black hair and dresses western and traditional. His last known address is Benin/Abakaliki, Onicha Local Governnment Area, Umubo CommunitylVillage. ...

 Woman Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing Boyfriend to Death in Midrand In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman from Giyani, Limpopo, has been arrested in Midrand after allegedly stabbing her 31-year-old boyfriend to death. The tragic event happened at Colnbrook Estate in Noordwyk, where the victim, identified as Mr. Xichavo Ntsanwisi, an employee of the Greater Giyani Municipality, was found with a fatal stab wound to his chest. Emergency services were called to the scene but sadly pronounced him dead shortly after their arrival. Mabasa is expected to face charges of murder in court in the coming days.

 New Mexico bridge closed to pedestrians following record suicide toll Authorities have closed New Mexico’s Rio Grande Gorge Bridge to pedestrians after a surge in suicides, as they explore options for installing fencing or nets to prevent further deaths. In the past three weeks, three people have jumped from the bridge, adding to a record number of fatalities at the landmark this year. Taos County deputies announced the indefinite closure after recovering the body of a local 15-year-old on Sunday, marking the sixth suicide at the bridge in 2025. Earlier incidents include a 60-year-old U.S. Army veteran with PTSD who drove from San Antonio, Texas, to the bridge on September 5, and a man from Albuquerque whose body was recovered three days prior. The steel-arch bridge, 1,280 feet long and 600 feet above the Rio Grande, has long drawn tourists and tragically, individuals seeking to end their lives, as the fall is fatal. Sheriff Steve Miera said the closure is a temporary measure unti...

Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu killed in a plane crash Chinese landscape architect Kongjian Yu died Tuesday in a plane crash in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands, authorities in Mato Grosso do Sul state confirmed Wednesday. Yu, 62, was traveling with the pilot and two local filmmakers when the aircraft went down near the town of Aquidauana. All four aboard were killed. Yu gained international recognition for his “sponge city” concept, which uses nature-based solutions to manage water and reduce urban flooding instead of relying on concrete infrastructure. The approach has been widely adopted across China and in cities from the U.S. to Russia. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed sadness over Yu’s death, noting that his work combined environmental protection with improved quality of life, making him a global reference in addressing climate change. Yu had recently participated in the opening program of the São Paulo International Architecture Biennale and was on a trip with fi...

 Rihanna welcomes third child with A$AP Rocky  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have welcomed their third child, a baby girl, born September 13 in a Los Angeles hospital. The couple is already parents to two sons: RZA, born in 2022, and Riot Rose, who arrived in 2023. In an Instagram post, Rihanna shared their daughter’s name as Rocki Irish Mayers, along with the birth date. Rihanna first revealed her third pregnancy earlier this year, making a memorable appearance on the Met Gala red carpet.

 3 boys injured in Pittsburgh high school stabbing; student in custody Three boys were injured in a stabbing at Carrick High School in Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning, and a male student was taken into custody. Emergency responders arrived at the school around 8:30 a.m. after reports of an altercation that led to the attack. Two students were hospitalized with abdominal injuries, one in critical condition and the other stable. A third student sustained a minor cut and was treated at the scene. The victims were between 15 and 18 years old. The 16-year-old suspect suffered a hand laceration and was treated before being taken to police headquarters. Authorities said a small knife was involved and that the incident began as a confrontation in a hallway, not a random attack. Carrick High, which serves 549 students, has metal detectors at its entrances, though the suspect entered through the cafeteria because he arrived late. Officials are reviewing security protocols to determine how th...

 PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES BUA GROUP ON REDUCING COMMODITY PRICES President Bola Tinubu has continued to prevail on captains of industry in a bid to support his administration’s drive in sustaining the downward trend in the prices of commodities, especially food items. The president, this Wednesday received the chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu in the state with discussion centred on food prices. In an interview with our state house correspondent after their meeting behind closed doors, Alhaji Rabiu commended the president for various reforms leading to stability in the economy, including the duty waiver on some food items and the harmonization of foreign exchange among others. He encourages Nigerians to continue to support the administration in order to sustain the positive improvement in prices of commodities.

 Federal Government Takes Steps To Eliminate Lead Poisoning In Nigeria  The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare have inaugurated a National Interagency Working Group to address the growing threat of lead poisoning in the country  To combat the crisis, the Ministry has provided laboratory equipment in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to enhanced active surveillance, and conduct soil remediation and community education. This was at a workshop in Abuja to finalize and validate the Five-Year National Strategic Plan on Lead Poisoning Elimination where officials underscored the urgency of government response  Nigeria had witnessed outbreaks of lead poisoning in Zamfara State in 2010, where over 400 children died and several others disabled and in Niger State in 2015. More recently, in 2024, fresh cases were reported in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

 HOUSE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC MATTERS COMMISERATES WITH NASC OVER DEMISE OF A STAFF The House of Representatives committee on public service matters has commiserated with the National Assembly Service Commission over the death of its staff, Mr Titus Apollos. During an oversight to the Commission, the committee led by the Chairman Sani Umar Bala, and management observed a minute silence  in his honor and prayers offered for the repose of his soul. In a statement, the Deputy Director Information of the Commission Emmanuel anyigbor says that the executive chairman of the Commission   Saviour Enyiekere had in addition to higlighting some challenges of the commission  briefed the committee on the demise of Mr Appolos, who he said has been receiving treatment at Garki General Hospital at the expense of the Commission. The deceased was said to have visited the office on Tuesday this week from the hospital, to solicit for further financial assistance, which was not readily...

 INEC ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT OF OPEN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS FOR FEBRUARY 19TH, 2026 FCT COUNCIL POLLS INEC has formally announced the commencement of political campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Statement by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun notes Campaign activities by political parties start from Wednesday, September 24, 2025, and end at midnight on Thursday, February 19, 2026, two days before the election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. INEC, however, stressed the need for all political actors to be civil in their utterances and conduct.

 NIGERIA CONGRATULATES THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU ON HER 52ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY Nigeria has expressed its readiness to deepen diplomatic ties with the Republic of Guinea-Bissau having enjoyed longstanding relations, strengthened by cooperation in trade and investment, security, cultural exchange and regional peacekeeping efforts.  This was in a message by Nigeria's Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar to his counterpart, Carlos Pinto Pereira, as his country, Guinea Bissau celebrates her 52nd Independence Anniversary. Yusuf Tuggar further notes that both countries will continue working closely within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU) and the United Nations, to advance regional security, economic growth, and sustainable development across West Africa and beyond.NIGERIA CONGRATULATES THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA-BISSAU ON HER 52ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY Nigeria has expressed its readiness to deepen diplomatic ties with the Repub...