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Mr Maina is standing trial alongside Ann Igwe Olachi on nine counts of receipt of stolen funds to the tune of N738.6 million.

What began as a gesture of sympathy quickly devolved into a high-stakes popularity contest, as supporters of both leaders circulated footage to showcase their heroes public appeal.

As Nigeria marks Gas Day at NIES 2026, energy regulators and government officials are calling for decisive action to translate the country’s vast gas reserves into reliable power supply, industrial growth and broad-based economic development.

The order followed a disclosure by the judge that the registrar allegedly confessed to him that Mr Sulaiman approached him to delete certain WhatsApp messages from a mobile phone admitted as Exhibits N and O in the case.

Under the scheme, residents can deposit their used cooking oil in exchange for rewards, turning household waste into a potential income stream.

The judge held that prosecution proved its fraud case against the former NEXIM Bank chief Roberts Orya beyond every reasonable doubt.

Atiku warned that the rejection would undermine electoral reforms and weaken transparency, credibility, and public trust in Nigeria’s elections.

The judge held that the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Attorney-General had a constitutional duty under Sections 19(d) and 150(1) to pursue redress, and their prolonged inaction was held to constitute a dereliction of constitutional duty.

Sources confirmed on Thursday that the victims, who were kidnapped on 18 January, were released last midnight and driven to the Kaduna State Government House

Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the German ambassador’s representative had been summoned and informed of the decision.