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EDITORIAL: Towards a Nigerian Foreign Policy Reset

View this email in your browser Headlines EDITORIAL: Towards a Nigerian Foreign Policy Reset The Tinubu-led government should be committed to international development efforts while advocating for equitable partnerships that align with the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and Nigeria's development objectives. Read More EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu set to controversially appoint ex-secretary as EFCC chair The candidate being considered for the EFCC job by Mr Tinubu is a lawyer, who served as secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chair of the commission. EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu considers 71-year-old retiree as ICPC chair The 71-year-old retiree, if eventually appointed by Mr Tinubu, will be the fifth chairperson of ICPC which is in its 23rd year of existence. Again, terrorists abduct university students in Zamfara The students, a male and a female, were abducted in Sabon Garin Damba, where some of the students rent off-campus hostels. The community is a few kilometres from the university. Most Recent Stories Passport: NIS boss orders probe of alleged misconduct of immigration officers The NIS boss expressed concerns about alleged acts of misconduct of some officials over non-compliance with ministerial directives on the timeline of passport administration. Read More Chicago varsity confirms Tinubu's graduation, identity, inconsistent on certificate submitted to INEC The release of Mr Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) records to Atiku Abubakar, since Monday, has inflamed controversies concerning Mr Tinubu's identity and education at the university, as well as the authenticity of the copy of the certificate he submitted to INEC. Tinubu: Five discrepancies we discovered in Chicago university document — Atiku's lawyer Atiku's legal team said it was able to establish that Mr Tinubu committed forgery, has dual citizenship, and presented an NYSC certificate that has a different name from the one he submitted to INEC. TRENDING: 'Help me, everyone is avoiding me' – Naira Marley's doppelganger cries out "I am not Naira Marley. Abeg, I am not Naira Marley. I'm not the God who created me. I am not Naira Marley." Borno Train Coaches: Railway workers' union fumes over arrest of members The police, on Saturday, arrested some workers of the Nigerian Railway Cooperation (NRC), who were rumoured to have been caught while stealing the coaches at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Bayelsa Poll: APC'll appeal judgement on Sylva - Ganduje Business Ways and Means: Tinubu will not go beyond legal limits – Edun President Bola Tinubu will not go above statutory limits in obtaining budget support facilities from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Ways and Means Advances. NUPRC launches digital reporting app to ease regulatory compliance The app will also enable operators in the sector to meet regulatory requirements in a timely, efficient, cost-effective manner, a statement said. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Chef Wike, Wizkid's mum's burial, Davido vs Samklef, other top entertainment stories last week A round-up of top Nigerian entertainment stories you may have missed last week. Five Friends you shouldn't introduce to your boyfriend Ladies, it's crucial to discern which friends you introduce to your boyfriend. Not all friends are a positive addition to your relationship, and to help you identify potential pitfalls, this article will guide you. Opinion The disappearance of Abdulrasheed Bawa, By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu By some coincidence, the EFCC's first Chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, took his job in the same year that President Mwai Kibaki appointed John Githongo to his position as the presumptive Czar of anti-corruption in the country. The year after his appointment, Ribadu reached an agreement with the Nigeria Police College, Ikeja, to train cadets for the EFCC. Among the graduates from the Course 1 Cadet cohort in 2004 was one Abdulrasheed Bawa. Of bans, foreign exchange earnings, and a strong naira, By Uddin Ifeanyi Today, confronting evidence of the cackhandedness of our management of our foreign exchange resources until very recently, the question turns back to why a country in dire need of investment such as ours should keep such resources away. Two answers really. First, is that despite its need for investment, there is only so much that the economy may take without severe distortions showing up. Second, the best way to allocate such resources, if and when we finally attract them, is via transparent markets. Promoted Dangote, Morrocan Prime Minister, Mo Ibrahim others attend World Bank Group/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco This year's gathering is living up to expectation with leaders in different sectors gracing the events. Africa's richest man and the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote is among the business big shots that are attending the event. ASR Africa mentorship programme: Zamfara First Lady presents certificate of completion to FCET Gusau mentees The programme was organised by the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) in conjunction with the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET) Gusau NCC restores regulatory services to Globacom A statement by Reuben Muoka Director, Public Affairs of NCC said the Commission has also stepped down planned enforcement action against Globacom. Sports NWFL: Super Falcons captain Ebi joins Naija Ratels, becomes highest-paid The record-breaking skipper who has participated in six FIFA Women's World Cups was unveiled at a colourful ceremony on Saturday in Abuja. NPFL Roundup: Enyimba win five-goal thriller as Remo Stars record away victory in Yenegoa In all, four home wins, two draws and an away victory with a total of 15 goals were recorded in the Sunday games. Fact Checker Does banana peel have teeth whitening properties as claimed by X user? Verdict: Insufficient evidence. Studies and expert opinions show that banana peels do not have the properties to whiten teeth, as claimed. War drum or campaign message? Claim: A viral post shared on WhatsApp, purporting to come from the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), is promising a government economic subsidy. Health Lagos govt shuts hospital over unethical practice According to WHO, Hepatitis C is most commonly transmitted through the transfusion of unscreened blood and blood products. Nigerian professor wins $100,000 global prize According to the UCL, the award is to reinforce his efforts to support health systems in Nigeria and Africa's Sahel region. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.