The statement said the ministry of justice was expected to return the validated draft bills to the working group on or before Friday, October 30, 2026.
Nigeria and the U.S. signed an agreement to deepen cooperation on critical minerals, as the former seeks greater investment, local processing and technology transfer.
More than 40 schoolchildren abducted over three months ago in Mussa community of Askira-Uba council area in Borno are still held hostage by terrorists.
The governor said the nominations were intended to strengthen the state executive council by filling existing vacancies and replacing outgoing members.
I feel deeply embarrassed not by the EFCC’s exercise of its mandate backed by a court order, but by the timing of the agency’s action.
She said funding remains a critical element for the success of the judiciary.
“This weak coordination undermines efficiency, reduces value for money, and, in some cases, erodes public trust,” the lawmaker said.
“Offenders will be treated as criminals and economic saboteurs and, upon arrest, will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he stated.
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The EDSIEC chairman stated that sensitive and non-sensitive materials had been produced, inspected, sorted and packaged for distribution.
Mr Elemide said the legislation was intended to reduce preventable maternal deaths while promoting safe motherhood and reproductive health rights.
