Capital investments of around $35 billion have been drawn to Nigeria’s Export Processing Zones (NEPZA) since the establishment of the country’s Free Trade Zones. During the launch of two books written by Dr. Chris Ndibe, a former director of NEPZA, stakeholders evaluated the success of Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones (FTZs) program and its ability to … Read more
He came clean about the fact that, prior to his announcement, Obi had approached no less than three well-known politicians about being his running mate, but they had all declined. He claims that the combination that put him on the Labour Party ticket was influenced by those rejections. “I feel sorry for him,” Baba-Ahmed added, … Read more
“If government officials have grown desensitised to the suffering of ordinary citizens, should they not at least be alarmed when insecurity reaches the doorstep of one of their own?” he asked, pointing out that millions of ordinary Nigerians have endured the horrors of kidnapping for years. The nation’s families are going through unfathomable pain, according … Read more
An eyewitness to their encounter, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, is running for vice president alongside Peter Obi in the 2023 election. He told symphoni that he was moved to run with Obi for the position of former governor of Anambra, rather than ambition or alliance politics. He came clean about the fact that, prior to his … Read more
In response to reports that Chief Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and twin nephews were abducted, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has spoken out. The abduction of the former minister’s family members occurred in broad daylight in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, according to Daily Trust. Atiku sent a message of support to the Adelabu family … Read more
The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Daura has suspended a doctor for three months following charges of inadequate reaction to an emergency situation involving a patient who died after being transferred to another facility. Dr. Umar Farouk, the hospital’s Medical Director, confirmed the disciplinary action in response to concerns voiced by the … Read more
Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has raised worry about the prolonged captivity of kids and teachers taken from schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. Kwankwaso called the situation as troubling in a statement made on his X account on Monday, stating … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa State has suspended Hon. Ibrahim Usman, a serving federal legislator representing Hadejia, Kafin Hausa, and Auyo, as well as six party leaders, for suspected anti-party activities. The suspension was included in a letter written by the state APC Chairman, Ahmad Garba MK, and obtained According to the letter, … Read more
Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has asserted that he defeated former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the state’s All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial primary election. In a statement issued through his Media Office, Nwoko urged the APC’s national leadership to defend what he characterised as the freely given mandate to him by party members. He added … Read more
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has denied plans to defect from the Allied Peoples Movement, or APM, to run as former President Goodluck Jonathan’s running mate in the 2027 general elections. Mohammed refuted the speculation, noting that his political focus remains on running for the Bauchi South Senatorial District seat in 2027 on the APM … Read more