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Red Gold Project: Battle for soul of depleting Nigerian forest reserve (II)

View this email in your browser Headlines Red Gold Project: Battle for soul of depleting Nigerian forest reserve (II) A state project to improve palm oil production leads to the destruction of cocoa farms in what should be a forest reserve. Read More Gunmen kidnap another 23 persons in Abuja The gunmen, numbering about 40, reportedly came into the Kawu community on Thursday through the Kuyeri Forest in Kaduna State. Read More Tinubu appoints new CEOs for 11 agencies During the proceeding on Mr Oneyeama's libel suit in Abuja on Thursday, the judge said the ex-minister's legal adversary could testify from her base in the US. Read More Supreme Court affirms Plateau governor's election after reversing his sack by Appeal Court Governor Mutfwang of Plateau State plunged into a precarious situation after the Court of Appeal in a judgement delivered in November last year overturned his victory. Read More UPDATED: Kano governor Yusuf escapes sack, as Supreme Court affirms his election The Supreme Court on Friday departed from the concurrent decisions of the two lower courts which earlier sacked Mr Yusuf as Kano State governor to uphold his victory at the March 2023 election. Read More Most Recent Stories Dangote Petroleum Refinery begins production The Dangote Refinery can load 2,900 trucks a day at its truck-loading gantries. Read More Supreme Court rests Bauchi governorship dispute, affirms Governor Bala Mohammed's election A panel of the Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal challenging Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed's victory on Friday. Supreme Court affirms Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu's election A panel of Justices of the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the Lagos State governor's election, after dismissing the separate appeals filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party with their governorship candidates. Supreme Court upholds Ebonyi governor's election A five-member panel of the Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the victory of Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebobyi State at the March 2023 poll in the state. UPDATED: Supreme Court overturns Appeal Court decision, affirms Lawal Dauda Zamfara governor The Supreme Court says the Court of Appeal's judgement sacking Governor Lawal Dauda of Zamfara State was perverse. Business Tinubu appoints Executive Director, Governing Council for Gas Infrastructure Fund The president mandates the appointees to discharge their duties by upholding the highest standards of transparency. 2024 Budget: N800 to dollar benchmark strategic – Bagudu The minister said the federal government was confident that the measures taken so far would substantially increase the supply of foreign exchange into the economy. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Tiwa Savage makes Nollywood debut in 'Water and Garri' 'Water and Garri' is not only a cinematic venture for Tiwa Savage but also marks her first foray into acting. 'Why I haven't buried Mohbad' – Late singer's dad opens up Despite many appeals, the deceased musician remains unburied, primarily due to his father's resolute decision. Opinion Insanity and Israeli plans to relocate Palestinians to Africa, By Owei Lakemfa The Gaza has been a main Israeli target for long, not just because it has huge oil and gas reserves and good lands like the West Bank, but specifically it is strategic to the 1960s Israeli plan to build a 'Ben Guiron Canal' that would link the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea. This canal, if built, would not only rival the Suez Canal but also give Israel enormous power over the supply routes for oil, food and shipping. The Israeli challenge is how it can build the canal right through Gaza if the Palestinians remain in the land. Anti-corruption: The crucial role of private sector in procurement integrity, By Ikechukwu Obi The nexus between corruption and the procurement process is undeniable. In many developing nations, Nigeria included, corruption often finds its roots in public procurement, leading to the misallocation of resources, substandard project delivery, and erosion of public trust. Recognising this, the need for private sector engagement to fortify anti-corruption measures was emphasised. Promoted Gov Lawal speaks on Supreme Court victory, wants all hands on deck to rescue Zamfara "My administration is on a mission to rebuild the state, and the Supreme Court's decision is a victory for the people who trusted me" Islamic Development Bank to partner with Kaduna govt on education, poverty alleviation The strategic partnership with the Islamic Development Bank will enable the Kaduna State Government to effectively reduce the number of out -of- school children and enhance the well-being of the citizens Sports Super Eagles confirm new replacement for injured Sadiq In a swift development after the unfortunate injury sustained by Sadiq Umar, Peseiro has designated Paul Onuachu as his replacement African Games, Olympics: Sports ministry releases names of qualified athletes Nigeria already has three athletes qualified for the 2024 Olympic Games and will compete in five sports at the Paralympics. Sign up Get the scoop! 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