Author: Fadlillah Abdallah

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed against the judgments of the Federal High Court Abuja, and the Appeal Court, by a former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan. Recall that the lower and appellate courts had sentenced Lawan to seven years imprisonment for receiving a $500,000 bribe while serving as the chairman of the House’s ad-hoc committee investigating the fuel subsidy fraud in 2012. Justice Angela Otaluka of the Federal court, held that Lawan demanded $3 million and received $500,000 from Femi Otedola in 2012 to remove Otedola’s oil company, Zenon Oil and Gas, from the…

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Niger East senatorial district has been grappling with a persistent issue of low farm yields for quite a number of years, leaving the indigenous communities facing food shortages, a low supply of farm produce, and dire consequences for the welfare of affected populations. Farmers, who form the backbone of agricultural activities in the area, have been witnessing a decline in their farm yields. According to their testimonies, multiple factors contribute to this shortfall, including insecurity, inadequate access to modern plant growth enhancers, a lack of financial assistance, and the prevalence of pests and diseases affecting crops. “The concurrent attacks by…

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