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Enraged Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, rtd, has said that he would take a legal action against whoever said he resigned from his position.

General Musa said this on Tuesday shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Recall that there were rumours suggesting that the former Chief of Defense Staff had resigned.

He had earlier denied the rumour in a statement through his media aide, Leah Katung-Babatunde.

“I was shocked when I heard and saw that. I don’t know where that came from. But expect that there’ll be people that will not be happy when things are going on well.

“Security situation has improved, things are getting better. And so for them, it’s a sad point, and they will always want to make it look as if it’s not so.

“I’m not going anywhere. I have never discussed that with anybody. I don’t even know the person who brought that information. But whoever he is, we will take a legal action against him when we get him to come and who gave him such information.

“But I assure Nigerians that we are free. You can see I just came back from briefing the President on the current security situation, and he’s very happy with us.

“And now we’re going to continue doing well, and I want to seize this opportunity to appreciate Nigerians for all the support. The support has been massive, and you can see the changes.

“That’s where we say that to defeat terrorists and bandits is a whole of societal approach. And now Nigerians are keying into it, and things are getting better, and they will continue to improve,” he said.

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Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, retail outlets have increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol.

A market survey revealed on Tuesday indicated that the state-owned filling stations raised their petrol price to N1,270 per litre from N1,155 per litre in Abuja and environs.

This means that NNPCL has increased its fuel pump price by N115 per litre.

NNPCL and MRS filling stations in Abuja had closed, while other retail outlets raised their petrol prices on Monday amid heightened uncertainty in the country’s downstream oil sector.

In less than a week, depot owners and marketers have already increased their petrol prices twice.

Recall that last week, Dangote Refinery resumed the sale of refined petroleum products in dollars.

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By Gloria Ikibah

The Africa Economic Forum (AEF) and the Government of Ethiopia have agreed in principle to strengthen cooperation on key development initiatives aimed at boosting investment, trade and economic integration across Africa.

The understanding was reached during a courtesy visit by the regional management of the Africa Economic Forum to Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Legesse Geremew Haile.

Leading the four-member AEF delegation, Dr Hope Uweja outlined several areas where both sides intend to collaborate, including the hosting of the AEF Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa later this year, organising an investment summit focused on Ethiopia’s energy sector, promoting intra-African trade and strengthening cooperation with the Ethiopian Chambers of Commerce.

He said the proposed partnership will create fresh opportunities for investment, regional networking and economic collaboration across the continent.

Secretary of the AEF Governing Council, Prof. Victor Odoeme, emphasised the need for Africa to speak with a unified voice on the global stage, drawing attention to platforms such as the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

He noted that the Africa Economic Forum has continued to expand its footprint across the continent, with representatives in 27 African countries, and appealed to the Ethiopian government to support efforts to strengthen the organisation’s presence in Addis Ababa, the headquarters of the African Union.

In response, Ambassador Haile welcomed the initiative and praised the Forum’s commitment to promoting Africa’s economic development.

“Africa has the capacity and potentials to pull together and bring prosperity to its people”, he said.

The envoy highlighted the importance of private sector-led investment in driving sustainable economic growth, pointing to the presence of Dangote Industries in Ethiopia, where the company operates cement and urea businesses, as an example of how African investments can deepen economic cooperation between countries.

He also expressed confidence that hosting the AEF Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa will enhance the organisation’s visibility and create valuable networking opportunities for participants from across the continent.
Reaffirming Ethiopia’s support for the initiative, Ambassador Haile assured the delegation of his country’s commitment to advancing Africa’s development agenda.

“Always you can count us (Ethiopia) to provide assistance within the context of development in Africa”, he added.

The proposed collaboration is expected to further strengthen economic ties between the Forum and Ethiopia while advancing shared efforts to promote investment, regional integration and sustainable development across Africa.