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UK Minister for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch Arrives in Nigeria
UK Minister for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch Arrives in Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The United Kingdom Minister for Business and Trade, Kemi Badenoch has arrived in Nigeria to begin a 3-day visit to deepen the UK-Nigeria partnership.
According to a statement from the British High Commission in Nigeria, Following the former Foreign Secretary’s visit to Nigeria in August 2023, and last week’s UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Talks, Badenoch’s visit will take forward ongoing efforts by both countries to boost the UK- Nigeria trade relationship and unlock new investment opportunities.
The statement said, while in Nigeria, Minister Kemi Badenoch and the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Nigeria, Helen Grant will have meetings with the Federal Government of Nigeria, State Governors as well as British and Nigerian business leaders and investors.
The statement read that: “Through these meetings, she will explore current and potential investment and trade activities from education to infrastructure and energy projects, with a potential to create thousands of jobs.
“Minister Badenoch will look to further strengthen the UK-Nigeria partnership, remove barriers to trade and investment, grow business between the two countries, and ensure the City of London’s enabling role for international business is more accessible to Nigeria.”
Commenting on her visit to Nigeria, British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery said: “Nigeria is one of the UK’s most important partners in Africa. We are committed to helping Nigeria unlock new investments opportunities, supporting more UK and international investment through the City of London, and thereby creating jobs in both our countries.
“Recent big and bold reforms by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Central Bank are boosting optimism amongst international investors that the country is on the right path and are creating the conditions for growth.”
UK Minister for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch Arrives in Nigeria
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
Two people were killed and two others injured in a violent clash between groups of youths from Isale-Ago and Number One Junction areas of Offa, Kwara State, following a football match dispute.
The incident occurred on Feb. 24, when a disagreement during an organized Ramadan football competition escalated into a street fight, causing panic and tension in the community.
Sources said the initial confrontation was contained, but later in the evening, members of the Number One Junction group reportedly regrouped and advanced towards Isale-Ago, firing sporadically into the air. The gunfire resulted in the deaths of Dayo Abdullateef, aged 30, and Abdullahi Oriogbo, aged 28, while two other passersby sustained gunshot injuries.
Authorities visited the scene of the incident and are working to apprehend the perpetrators. Community members have been urged to maintain calm as investigations continue.
Further updates are expected as efforts to restore lasting peace in the affected areas continue.
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected bandit and ammunition runner, Haruna Usman Dan-Mazuru, has been arrested in Gawu-Babangiga, Niger State, over links to cattle rustling and illegal arms dealings.
Sources said the suspect, who hails from Jela village in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara state but resides in Karmo, FCT, Abuja, was apprehended on Feb. 23 at about 4:30 p.m. on reasonable suspicion.
According to the sources , the suspect admitted to acting as a courier for one Musa (Snu) of Dajin-Mailayi in Birnin-Magaji, a known kidnapper and cattle rustler, to deliver live ammunition to Alhaji Hassan, currently at large in Awala area of Lambata, Gurara LGA.
Investigators recovered a protective vest containing 99 charms from the suspect. Efforts are ongoing to locate Alhaji Hassan and recover the ammunition.
The case is under active investigation.
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
Nasarawa councillor abducted along Doma–Yelwa road
By: Zagazola Makama
A serving councillor representing Doka Ward in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Muhammad Onumenya, has been abducted.
He was reportedly kidnapped on Feb. 23 at about 7:35 p.m. along the Doma–Yelwa Village Road while travelling within the area.
Following the report, a patrol team, alongside members of vigilante groups and local hunters, was mobilised to comb the surrounding bushes in search of the victim.
As of the time of filing this report, no trace of the councillor had been found.
Search operations are ongoing by the security agencies with efforts being intensified to secure his safe return and identify those responsible for the abduction.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and provide useful information that could aid the rescue efforts.
Nasarawa councillor abducted along Doma–Yelwa road
Two killed, two injured in Offa street clash over football dispute
Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
Nasarawa councillor abducted along Doma–Yelwa road
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