The Speaker of Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdulkarim Lawan has urged the Federal Government to procure a new aircraft for Vice President Kashim Shettima, citing safety concerns due to multiple technical issues with his current designated plane. Lawan voiced concern over Shettima’s safety as he continues to represent President Bola Tinubu at international engagements, despite recent aborted …

By Ishola Ayodele The SAMOA Agreement, recently signed by Nigeria, has sparked intense debate in the public sphere. Named after Samoa, where it was signed, this agreement establishes a comprehensive legal framework between the European Union (EU) and more than half of the 79 members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS). It covers six main areas: …

The Federal Government, yesterday, frowned at what it called irresponsible claims on national security and the SAMOA Agreement it signed with the European Union (EU), vowing to seek redress in a court of law against any media organisation believed to be publishing misleading stories. It specifically lamented that a media report on the recent signing of the EU pact, which …

The Federal Government yesterday justified the SAMOA agreement, stating it was signed in Nigeria’s best interest. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who clarified a statement in Abuja, said; “On 28 June 2024, Nigeria signed the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. The partnership agreement is between …