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Ghana GDP expands 5.5% in Q3 2025 as services, industry cool
Ghana’s economic momentum eased in the third quarter of 2025, expanding by 5.5% compared to a revised 6.5% growth rate recorded in the previous quarter.
This is according to the latest national accounts data, released in Accra on Wednesday by Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu.
The data show that while the economy remains resilient, cooling activity in key sectors—particularly services and industry—tempered overall performance.
The revised data also show that Ghana’s second-quarter growth was adjusted from 6.3% to 6.5%, demonstrating an earlier-than-expected economic rebound before the latest moderation.
Sector Breakdown: Industry and Services Lose Steam
The industrial sector recorded one of its weakest performances in recent quarters, growing by just 0.8%, down from 2.3% in Q2.
Manufacturing, however, provided a bright spot within the sector, expanding 3.9%, the strongest industrial sub-sector performance.
Construction, mining, and quarrying activities remained subdued, reflecting slower domestic and export demand.
The services sector, which traditionally drives Ghana’s GDP, also cooled. It grew 7.6% in Q3, a notable decline from the revised 9.6% growth in the prior quarter.
Subdued performance in trade, transport, and information services contributed to the slowdown.
Financial services, still adjusting to tighter regulatory measures, also saw decelerated growth.
Agriculture Emerges as the Star Performer
In contrast to the cooling industrial and services sectors, agriculture surged, expanding 8.6%, up from a revised 7.1% in Q2.
The fisheries sub-sector delivered particularly strong output, supported by favorable weather conditions and improved government support programs.
The strong agricultural performance helped soften the impact of moderation in other sectors, providing a more balanced foundation for overall growth.
Government Eyes Stability as IMF Exit Nears
Ghana’s government has pledged to sustain fiscal and monetary discipline as it prepares to exit the three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) support program.
Authorities are targeting 4% growth in 2025, with projections rising to 4.8% in 2026 on the back of expected reforms and improved fiscal stability.
The administration’s commitment to curbing debt accumulation, boosting domestic revenue, and improving expenditure efficiency remains central to its post-IMF strategy.
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In November, the Bank of Ghana cut its policy rate by 350 basis points to 18%, the largest single reduction in years.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Asiama, speaking in Accra, said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted overwhelmingly in favour of easing rates, citing stronger real interest rate conditions and confidence in the country’s inflation outlook.
The central bank signaled that further easing may follow in early 2026 as inflation continues to moderate and exchange rate pressures subside.
Nairametrics reported that Ghana’s inflation rate declined for the 11th consecutive month, reaching its lowest level in nearly seven years, with annual inflation dropping to 6.3% in November.
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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has reacted to claims suggesting that he plans to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP.
The governor, through a statement released by his media aide, Mukhtar Gidado on Wednesday, made it clear that the reports were completely untrue and crafted only to mislead the public.
Gidado explained that the attention of the governor was drawn to a message circulating in Bauchi, allegedly issued by the PRP publicity secretary.
The message claimed that Governor Mohammed was being warned not to make any attempt to join the party.
He described the claims as a deliberate distortion aimed at stirring unnecessary controversy.
According to him, “Our attention has been drawn to a mischievous statement credited to the Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, in Bauchi State, alleging that Governor Bala Mohammed is not welcome to join the party.”
He added that comments of that nature ordinarily should have been ignored, but silence sometimes encourages false narratives to spread.
He maintained that the governor has never held discussions with the PRP, never initiated talks about switching political platforms, and has never considered leaving the PDP.
Gidado stressed that the remarks credited to the PRP were not only false but, as he put it, “a figment of the author’s imagination.”
The statement further explained that although every citizen has the right to determine their political future, Governor Mohammed has not reached any point where such a transition is being considered.
“Should that time ever arise,” the statement read, “such a decision will not be dictated by the dubious machinations of political turncoats who thrive on falsehood and malice.”
Gidado also highlighted the governor’s role in stabilising the PDP at both the state and national levels. He noted that Mohammed has consistently worked to strengthen the party, particularly during periods of internal tension.
The governor added that the governor’s political record and achievements speak for themselves, pointing to his victories over the PRP in two closely fought elections.
He advised residents and PDP supporters in the state to be wary of individuals attempting to create confusion for personal gains.
According to him, the state has made significant progress in infrastructure, tourism, empowerment programmes, and rural development, and such progress must not be undermined by opportunistic politics.
The clarification comes at a time when internal movements within political parties have drawn national attention.
In recent weeks, the PDP has witnessed notable defections, including that of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to the Accord Party and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State to the APC.
Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been taken into custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The development was confirmed on Tuesday by his former media aide, Mr. Fred Chukwuelobe, who dispelled earlier reports circulating on social media that the ex-minister had been kidnapped.
In a brief statement, Chukwuelobe clarified that Ngige was not abducted but is currently with operatives of the EFCC.
He stated:
“Former Governor of Anambra State and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, is with the EFCC. More details later.”
The clarification came amid a wave of online rumours alleging that unknown gunmen had whisked away the former minister.
Ngige, who served as Minister of Labour under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, was recently in the news following an armed attack on his convoy in Anambra State. Although he was not in the vehicle during the incident, the assault heightened public concern about his safety.
As of the time of filing this report, details regarding the reason for Ngige’s arrest or the nature of the EFCC’s investigation remain unclear.
A Nigerian lady has shared a shocking encounter after ordering an Uber ride, with the incident goning viral online.
This was captured in a video posted to the lady’s TikTok account, @softfavy.
Lady recounts encounter after ordering Uber ride
According to @softfavy, the incident during the ride made her really frightened.
The viral TikTok video shows the door lock was damaged, and the TikToker shared that she noticed it halfway during the ride.
The caption reads, “I’ve never been this scared in an Uber before. Bruh I had no idea the door lock was like that till I was halfway through the trip”.
Meanwhile, the post’s comment section has been flooded with TikTok users sharing their thoughts and opinions.
Reactions Trailing Below….
@Bekee remarked “l no dey sit down for back ooo. Na me get front seat 💺 incase of anything.l go hold that stirring with driver 😂😂”.
@CyCy💕🤭 “Me wey Dey tell them to off Ac and open the window say the Ac Dey gimme headache ..I know wetin I Dey do 😭😂😂😂”.
@Vicky berry remarked, “Yesterday Same tin happened to me on “ Uber “ even the window button isn’t working. We don already enter road before I notice’.
@Hair Vendor in Port Harcourt: “Please somebody should bring me back when she responds. I don dey fear already😭”.
@Roses are red🌹, “It’s for princess treatment (she should never open the door for herself 😭)”
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@softfayy
Bruh I had no idea the door lock was like that till I was halfway through the trip 😭😭 #fyp #relatable
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Tinubu Constitutes 7-man Inter-ministerial Committee To Resolve N4trn Debt Owed 2,000 Contractors – THISDAYLIVE
* FEC okays new industrial policy, 200 electric buses for NADDC, BoI HQ, Lekki infrastructure projects
* Approves major upgrades of navigational, communication systems across airports
* Keyamo: Govt has no legal right to regulate or fix air fares
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday constituted a seven-man inter-ministerial committee to resolve the age-long backlog of payments estimated at about N4 trillion owed no fewer than 2,000 contractors.
Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, made this public while briefing newsmen after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Tinubu at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja.
Onanuga said the president received a fresh briefing on the scale and implications of the outstanding obligations and subsequently directed a coordinated solution.
He described the Tinubu’s engagement with ministers as “a very productive discussion,” noting that the accumulation of debts had created bottlenecks and slowed service delivery across critical sectors.
To tackle the issue comprehensively, he said the president has approved a multi-ministerial mechanism to verify claims, reconcile records and recommend sustainable financing options for clearing the backlog.
According to the presidential aide, the committee comprises of Ministers of Finance; Budget and Economic Planning; Works; Education; Housing and Urban Development; Director-General of the Budget Office and Executive Chairman of the
Nigeria Revenue Service.
“These ministers and senior officials are expected to sit together, harmonise data, and develop a comprehensive solution that will determine how and when the outstanding payments will be settled,” Onanuga said.
He added that President Tinubu is determined to restore order, transparency and credibility to the contractor-payment system, ensuring that only genuine claims are honoured while irregularities are eliminated.
Answering reporters’ questions, Onanuga said the president’s directive reflects a decisive shift from merely diagnosing the causes of the recurring problem to finally resolving it.
“We have gone beyond finding reasons or blaming anyone. The question now is: what is responsible for this persistent problem, and how do we solve it?” he said.
Onanuga stressed that as a sovereign nation, Nigeria must honour its legitimate obligations, but insisted that payments must follow proper verification and due process.
He disclosed that the committee held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday and is expected to submit recommendations soon.
“By the time the committee sits fully, I believe we will have clearer answers and a pathway to resolving all outstanding liabilities,” the presidential media aide explained.
The fresh move came amid mounting pressure from contractors who claim the Federal Government owes them over N4 trillion for completed projects, a situation that has triggered multiple protests at the Ministry of Finance and the National Assembly in recent months.
Many of the affected contractors said the prolonged non-payment has pushed them into severe financial distress, leading to loan defaults, loss of property, deteriorating health and in some cases, deaths.
Although the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, had before now announced a structured pathway for settling the debts on the president’s directive, the contractors insisted that less than one per cent of verified claims have been paid.
Also on Wednesday, FEC approved five major memoranda from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, including Nigeria’s long-awaited Industrial Policy 2025, the procurement of electric buses, and key infrastructure projects in Lagos.
Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, who briefed reporters after the meeting, said three of the approved submissions fall under industry, while two relate to trade and investment.
Enoh disclosed that one of the approvals includes the supply of 200 electric buses to the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), which will strengthen Nigeria’s automotive development agenda and accelerate the country’s shift to cleaner mobility.
He added that the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) had reviewed and approved the contract sum of N58 billion, stressing that the selected contractor has a verifiable track record in local electric vehicle assembly, consistent with the government’s Nigeria First procurement policy.
Council also approved N187.8 billion for the design and construction of the Bank of Industry (BoI) headquarters at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
The minister said the project aligns with the bank’s expanding mandate in national industrialisation.
Describing it as “the most significant approval of the day”, Enoh announced that FEC has formally adopted the Nigerian Industrial Policy 2025, a document developed and validated with national and international partners, including the UNDP.
His words: “I am glad that at today’s council meeting, the Nigerian Industrial Policy was finally approved. It now becomes a public document that will guide industrial growth and development.”
The policy, he noted, aligns with President Tinubu’s Eight-Point Agenda and provides investors with a clear roadmap for Nigeria’s industrial future.
Enoh said the policy is built on five strategic pillars: Industrial infrastructure development and competitiveness; sectoral diversification and value-chain development; investment promotion and business-environment reforms, Innovation, technology and digital industrialisation; sustainability, green growth and climate resilience.
He added that the document includes targeted interventions such as strengthening industrial clusters, improving infrastructure in special economic zones, supporting technology transfer, and boosting local content across manufacturing sectors.
Commenting on the “Nigeria First” directive mandating MDAs to patronise locally manufactured vehicles, Enoh said implementation will be gradual but is already underway.
“At the ministry, I use a Mikano vehicle; the minister uses an Innoson vehicle,” he said, noting that compliance will continue to expand across government institutions.
Under trade and investment, the minister stated that council approved the construction of internal and access roads within the Lekki Medical Tourism Park at the Lekki Free Trade Zone.
The memo, he explained, originated from the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA).
Another approval confirmed Nigeria’s selection, after a competitive process conducted with Afreximbank, as host of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF).
Lagos will host the event, with the refurbished National Arts Theatre (now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts) serving as the main venue.
“This is a huge event that positions our country strongly, especially within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It reinforces Nigeria’s ambition to be the continent’s manufacturing and industrial hub,” Enoh said.
He added that the approval aligns with the Programme for Country Partnership, whose national coordination body held its inaugural meeting last week.
Also, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the Federal Government has no legal powers to regulate or fix airfares, saying the country’s aviation industry has operated under a fully deregulated framework for several decades.
Keyamo explained that the deregulation of the aviation industry dated back to the Ibrahim Babangida administration, when private airlines were granted the freedom to operate and determine their own fare regimes.
He noted that although the Senate had invited him to discuss the recent hike in airfares, he was unable to appear due to his commitments at the FEC meeting.
The minister disclosed that he had instructed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and domestic airlines to appear before the Senate Committee in his absence.
Keyamo stressed that while the government cannot dictate prices in a free market, it remains actively engaged with airlines to address the underlying factors driving high fares.
“Government has absolutely no powers to fix prices for private enterprises. That is what deregulation means. But that does not mean we are leaving the airlines without engagement,” he said.
The minister emphasised that operators have repeatedly raised concerns about access to aircraft, unfavourable lease terms, the absence of local maintenance facilities, and the pressure to source large amounts of foreign exchange to conduct mandatory C-checks abroad factors that all feed into ticket pricing.
He disclosed that a significant milestone was achieved under the Tinubu administration when, for the first time in nearly 20 years, a major international aircraft lessor returned to the Nigerian market and granted a dry-lease arrangement to a domestic airline at a cost less than one-third of earlier industry rates.
Keyamo attributed the development to reforms introduced by the Federal Government, including new practice directions on the Cape Town Convention, which protect the rights of international lessors and boost confidence in Nigeria’s aviation environment.
“With cheaper dry leases coming in, more airlines will have access to aircraft. More aircraft automatically means stronger competition. And competition is what brings prices down in any free economy,” he said.
The minister projected that within a year, Nigerians should begin to feel the impact of increased aircraft availability, improved competition, and lower operating costs.
On the issue of multiple taxes and charges on airlines, an issue that has drawn the attention of ECOWAS, Keyamo confirmed that Nigeria had received a regional advisory urging relief for operators.
He clarified that ECOWAS lacks the authority to compel member-states on taxation matters.
According to him, aviation taxes fall under the jurisdiction of federal revenue and financial authorities, not his ministry.
“I cannot wake up one morning and abolish taxes. These revenues go into the Federation Account. The Finance Minister, the tax authorities, and other stakeholders must all be at the table,” he said.
Keyamo disclosed that he had already escalated airlines’ tax concerns to the relevant bodies, adding that both the Minister of Finance and other economic authorities were working collaboratively to review the issues.
He maintained that while government must support operators, it must also sustain the revenue necessary to maintain critical aviation infrastructure nationwide.
The minister also announced the approval of major upgrades to Nigeria’s airport navigational and communication systems, as well as series of other measures aimed at enhancing air safety, modernising infrastructure and improving passenger experience nationwide.
Keyamo said FEC endorsed the extension of CCECC’s maintenance contract for the new terminal at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.
“These include the installation of an Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System in Lagos and Abuja to detect runway obstructions; new modular air traffic control towers for eight airports; an aeronautical frequency monitoring and interference detection system; and the upgrade of VHF radio communication systems in nine airports.
“Another one is infrastructure upgrade that has to do with navigation again, approval for the award of contract for the installation of aeronautical frequency spectrum monitor and interference detection solution that, of course, improves the communication between the ground crew, the people at the tower, and the aircraft that are approaching or taking off, and they normally guide them.
“That is the system that guides them to approach the runway communication. So this has to do with not just the detection system, but the communication system between the tower and the pilots. We are getting new equipment, upgrade those equipments.
“In that respect, the other one is the procurement, replacement and upgrade of the remote control, air, ground communication, total VHF radio system in nine sites, nine airports. this is also a radio system we are upgrading in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ilorin, Abuja, Kano Abuja, that’s another part of Abuja, Maiduguri, Sokoto and Wukari airports,” he said..
The minister added that the president also approved the upgrade and rollout of biometric-enabled e-gates at all international airports to fast-track passenger clearance and improve travel experience.
His words: “And so we have approval for the provision of biometric enabled electronic gates, which is called the popular e-gates to fast-track passenger solution, fast-track solution at the nation’s international airports, all our international airports.”
He noted that the upgrades reflect President Tinubu’s directive to modernise aviation infrastructure and ensure safer, more efficient air travel across Nigeria.
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared support for former National Inland Waterways Authority Managing Director, Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), who has emerged as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election.
Omisore, who was among seven aspirants disqualified by the APC Screening Committee for alleged violations of party guidelines and electoral provisions, said he accepted the decision following President Bola Tinubu’s endorsement of Oyebamiji.
The disqualified aspirants included former Deputy Governor Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Prince Dotun Babayemi, Senator Babajide Omoworare, Kunle Adegoke (SAN), and Babatunde Haketer Oralusi.
After agitations from the aspirants over concerns that the process favoured Oyebamiji, President Tinubu convened a meeting where all other aspirants eventually aligned with his choice. Omisore, however, was absent.
Speaking on TVC News during its programme Politics Tonight, Omisore said the party must follow the direction of its leader, adding that he supported the consensus arrangement.
He stressed that he has no regrets about his past political decisions and described himself as “an old wine that tastes better,” noting that he has organic supporters behind him.
He added that although he advised the party leadership on alternative approaches, he is committed to working with the President’s decision.
Omisore said he would formally brief his supporters on the new development and emphasised the need for the APC to overhaul its strategy ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.
US President Donald Trump said he exchanged “pretty strong words” Wednesday with the leaders of France, Britain and Germany on Ukraine, in the latest sign of a growing rift on how to end Russia’s invasion.
Trump added that the Europeans wanted to hold fresh talks this weekend but warned that that they risked “wasting time” amid divisions over a US plan to bring the war to an end.
“We discussed Ukraine in pretty strong words,” Trump told reporters when asked about the phone call with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
“I think we had some little disputes about people, and we’re going to see how it turns out. And we said, before we go to a meeting, we want to know some things,” Trump added.
“They would like us to go to a meeting over the weekend in Europe, and we’ll make a determination depending on what they come back with. We don’t want to be wasting time.”
Trump has been pushing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to agree to a US plan, and accused Zelensky of not reading the plan.
But Ukrainian officials told AFP on Wednesday that Kyiv had sent an updated draft of the plan to Washington.
An initial US plan that involved Ukraine surrendering land that Russia has not captured was seen by Kyiv and its European allies as aligning too closely with many of Russia’s hardline demands, and has since been revised.
Talks between US officials and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin last week also failed to reach a breakthrough.
Trump’s comments come amid a growing rift with Europe after he described it as “decaying” and “weak” on immigration and Ukraine, days after a new US national security strategy said the continent risked “civilizational erasure.”
The US leader meanwhile gave the latest in a series of hints that he may walk away from a conflict he blames on his predecessor Joe Biden, and which he once said he could end within 24 hours of returning to office in January.
“Sometimes you have to let people fight it out and sometimes you don’t,” Trump said on Wednesday.
“But the problem with letting people fight it out is yet you’re losing thousands of people a week. It’s ridiculous. The whole thing is ridiculous.”
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The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has cautioned Nigerians to be vigilant against fraudsters circulating false information about the ongoing 2025 recruitment exercise into the nation’s paramilitary services.
In a statement posted on its official X handle on Wednesday, the Board described the fraudulent messages being shared online as fake and misleading.
“DISCLAIMER!! Beware of fraudsters. The general public should be patient as the Board is making the necessary arrangements for the next stage of the recruitment exercise,” the CDCFIB wrote.
The advisory came amid growing frustration among applicants following multiple postponements in the recruitment timeline for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Fire Service (FFS), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), and Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).
Shortlisted candidates were initially informed that the recruitment portal would open between December 1 and 3, 2025, to enable them select screening centres and dates ahead of physical and document verification scheduled for December 8–12, 2025.
However, on December 1, the CDCFIB announced an indefinite postponement of the portal opening, citing the need for further administrative adjustments.
The delay followed the completion of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) on November 19, 2025, where candidates were shortlisted based on merit and federal character guidelines.
The Board urged applicants to disregard unofficial information and rely solely on verified updates from its official communication channels.
“Applicants are advised to ignore any messages requesting payments or personal details outside the official CDCFIB platforms,” the statement added.
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Victims of Apapa demolitions serve pre-action notice, demand justice, compensation – Tribune Online
Owners of several demolished properties along the Apapa Road axis of Lagos Mainland have threatened legal action against the Lagos State Government and its officials over what they describe as the unlawful and malicious destruction of their buildings and means of livelihood.
The aggrieved residents issued a pre-action notice to the Commissioners for Transportation, Environment and Water Resources, and Justice, as well as the General Manager of LASTMA and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation. The notice, served on Wednesday, informs the officials of the claimants’ intention to initiate legal proceedings should the government fail to address their grievances.
Among the claimants are the traditional ruler of Otumara Community, High Chief Kehinde Kalejaiye, alongside Moses John-Adeyi, Abdulsallam Olawale, Rafiu Raheem, and Mrs Tope Okoro.
They allege that their properties, including containerised shops, wares valued at millions of naira, and even a mosque, were demolished on 23 October by a team of government officials reportedly led by Sola Giwa.
In the pre-action notice issued through their legal representatives, Kayode Ajala & Co., the claimants condemned the demolition as unlawful and illegitimate, demanding justice and adequate compensation from the state government.
“It is indeed in your ultimate interest to yield this wise counsel by responding positively to this harmless request and thereby prevent the avoidable legal consequence with the attendant public opprobrium and discomfort,” the notice warned.
Earlier, in a petition dated 24 October 2025, High Chief Kalejaiye called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Commissioner of Police, and the Lagos State House of Assembly to investigate the incident and ensure that justice is served.
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The Federal Government has reassured parents and relatives of children and teachers abducted from the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri in Agwarra Local Government area of Niger State that it is working around the clock to ensure the speedy rescue of the remaining school children and their teachers in captivity.
Giving this assurance on Wednesday when he visited Governor Umaru Bago to commiserate with him and the people of the State over the abduction of the school children, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi, said President Tinubu is not resting on the issue.
The Minister, who described what happened as a call for deep and sober reflection, pointed out that the issue of security should be a collective responsibility.
According to him, “ever since the incident occurred, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not rested, he is working with sub-nationals and international organisations to ensure that the challenges of insecurity across parts of the country are tackled.
“I can assure you and the parents that the remaining children and teachers still in captivity will be rescued soon”.
In his remarks, Governor Bago urged Nigerlites to remain united irrespective of religion and culture to defeat the common enemy.
The governor then appreciated the efforts of the federal government in rescuing the abducted school children of St. Mary’s Catholic School.
He prayed that with collaboration with all critical stakeholders, the remaining abducted school children and teachers will also be rescued in no distant future.
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A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has sentenced a 41-year-old businessman named Abdulrahman Adam, to three years in prison for diverting a container loaded with goods worth millions of naira and forging Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) documents to evade statutory duties.
Adam, who resides in the Gwammaja area of Kano, was arraigned by Customs on a one-count charge of diversion and forgery, an offence contrary to Section 228(1) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023. The defendant had pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him in court.
Delivering the judgment, Justice Musa Shua’ibu found him guilty and ordered that he serve three years in prison, with an option of a N3 million fine.
The court noted that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt and stressed that Adam’s actions undermined government revenue and the integrity of the Customs clearance system.
Speaking after the judgment, the Director of Legal Services of the Nigeria Customs Service, Smart Akande, said Adam’s actions deprived the federal government of legitimate customs duties.
He described the ruling as a “landmark judgment” and a strong warning to those involved in diverting containers and falsifying Customs documents.