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The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to the 109 foreign nationals arraigned for high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten Nigeria’s national security bail. The court granted them bail to the tune of N1billion. This is even as the presiding judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, also held that the defendants should produce five…
The General Council of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as Director-General for a second four-year term, set to begin on September 1, 2025. Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment was a consensus agreement by the General Council of the World Trade Organisation, which the council said is a reflection of broad recognition of…
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, declined to allow the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to arraign the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, in the absence of his lawyers. Bello was scheduled to enter his plea before trial Justice Emeka Nwite, on another 19-count charge that bordered…
The appointment of Shehu Dikko as the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s sports administration. A well-regarded expert with years of experience, Dikko’s leadership represents a return to professional sports management, reviving the NSC as a dynamic, expert-driven institution. This strategic shift underscores the commitment to fostering a…
The operational capacity of the newly rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refining Company came under intense scrutiny on Thursday. This was following claims that petroleum products loaded from the facility on Tuesday were not newly refined but products stored in the storage tank of the facility in the last three years. This controversy is typical of the…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed that investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo was arrested at an illegal oil bunkering site. The army’s statement came in response to public outcry over Soyombo’s detention. The Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) revealed on X (formerly Twitter) that Soyombo had been held in Army custody for the past three days. “The…
At least 100 passengers, most of them women, were missing after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said Friday. The boat was taking the passengers from Kogi state along the river to neighboring Niger early Friday morning when it capsized, Niger State Emergency Management…
France and Nigeria Forge a Fresh Alliance Amid Africa’s Shifting Loyalties As military coups and evolving alliances reshape Africa’s geopolitical landscape, France faces a stark reality: its influence across the continent is waning. Countries that once leaned on their former colonial ruler are pivoting away, with relations between France and much of Africa growing increasingly…
Progressives Magazine is set to host the grand finale of its essay competition, “The Future of Nigeria: Vision 2060,” on December 5, 2024, at the Barcelona Hotel, Abuja. This educational initiative, launched in September, is designed to celebrate and inspire Nigerian students across various educational tiers, including tertiary institutions, senior secondary, and junior secondary schools. The…
