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FG, EU to deepen stronger ties
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By Francesca Hangeior
The Federal Government has advocated for stronger ties with the European Union to tackle developmental issues confronting the country.
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu made this advocacy during a courtesy visit on him by members of the European Union Council Working Group on Africa.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu (middle) flanked to the left by the Ambassador of EU to Nigeria, Samuella Isopi and to the right by the Chair, Africa Working Party, Yemina Gerfi and other members of the delegation
The Minister appreciated the growing relationship between the European Union and Nigeria, while stating that, “a number of bilateral agreements such as the SAMOA agreement had been signed between both countries”.
He called for more collaboration in the areas of propagating democratic principles, climate change, migration and infrastructural deficits in the country, while expressing hope that Nigeria will remain a market oriented country with double digit growth.
Bagudu assured the delegation that, “the Federal Government had taken a number of measures to tackle the inflation in the country by reducing monetary supply, introducing more inflow of foreign exchange, boosting of domestic production of agricultural products and manufacturing among others measures”.
Earlier in her address, the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Samuella Isopi, affirmed the EU’s readiness to deepen collaboration and contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth.
She lauded the positive outcomes of previous economic collaborations and expressed eagerness to advance initiatives like the Sustainable Investment Activation Agreement.
Isopi reiterated EU’s commitment to fostering an enabling environment for increased investment in Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Africa Working Party of the Council of the European Union, Miss. Yamina Gerfi, said, “the aim of the visit was to deepen understanding and cooperation with Nigeria and the region. She therefore highlighted the importance of engaging with diverse stakeholders to boost EU-Nigeria collaboration for the benefit of both parties”.
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BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives in court under heavy security for trial over alleged financial crimes
Ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna for the continuation of his ongoing trial over alleged financial misconduct and wire taping the National Security Adviser, brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.
The former governor arrived at the court premises under intense security escort.
Recall that the case, which includes allegations of abuse of office, financial impropriety, and fraud during his tenure as governor, was previously adjourned to June 24, 2026, after two co-defendants failed to appear in court.
Meanwhile, El-Rufai has denied the allegations, while the ICPC says it has evidence supporting the charges.
DAILY POST reports that on April 14, 2026, the presiding judge of the court, Justice Rilwan Aikawa, granted the former Governor bail in the sum of N200 million, with conditions including two sureties – one being a serving or retired civil servant at Grade Level 15, and the other a recognised traditional ruler.
His lawyers later applied to the court for the variation of the bail conditions, which was turned down by the court.
At the court proceedings on Wednesday, the two co-defendants are expected to be present for the continuation of the hearing on the substantive matter.
Details shortly…
Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo is alive, hale and hearty, according to reports.
This dispelled rumours in some quarters that the former President had died.
Nigerians and indeed the global community were thus enjoined to ignore the news of Obasanjo’s death.
It would be recalled that there had been news on the social media that the former President had passed on.
A terse statement jettisoning the rumour was captured thus, “The elder statesman is alive and actively engaged in various national and continental activities.
Ignore the death rumours”.
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted an unregistered MAN diesel truck at the exit point of Lagos State conveying forty-seven (47) sacks of military camouflage uniforms and eighty (80) cartons of drugs suspected to be illicit substances. Four suspects has been arrested and in Police custody
Preliminary investigation revealed that the military camouflage uniforms were allegedly being transported to the Eastern part of the country.
Investigation is ongoing to determine the source, ownership, and intended recipients of the recovered items, as well as the extent of the suspects’ involvement. Efforts are also ongoing to apprehend other persons connected with the criminal act.
BREAKING: El-Rufai arrives in court under heavy security for trial over alleged financial crimes
JUST IN: Obasanjo is alive, hale, hearty not dead– Reports
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