BREAKING: Judge withdraws from Saraki’s case over online reports

Justice Abdukadir Abdu-Kafarati of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday withdrew from the case filed by the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, seeking an order to stop his trial for false assets declaration before the Code of Conduct Tribunal.

‎The development which followed reports on Sahara Reporters and online media accusing the judge of having been compromised by Saraki stalled the judgment that was to be delivered in the case on Tuesday.

At last senate receives report on 2016 Appropriation Bill

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Senator Danjuma Goje, on Tuesday presented the report of the 2016 budget on the floor of the upper chamber, after weeks of bulk passing between the executive and the legislature over errors discovered in the document.

Troops kill B’Haram commander, 18 others in Borno

The troops of the Nigerian Army have killed one of the top of commanders of the Boko Haram sect during an operation on Sunday.

The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement on Monday that the commander, referred to as the Ameer of Dalore, was killed alongside 18 others during a clearing operation carried out by elements of 22 Brigade Garrison.

Senate, House of Rep to begin debate on PIB next week- Saraki

The Senate and the House of Representatives will commence debate of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) as from next week. Senate President, Bukola Saraki said this in Abuja at a Business Environment Roundtable on the economy hosted by the National Assembly yesterday March 21st. Saraki said this has become necessarily to gain speed in the consideration and passage of the PIB and to prevent dissipation of time, energy and scarce resources that was prevalent in the past.

PHOTOS: Super Eagles train ahead of AFCON qualifiers against Egypt

Over 20 foreign based players have arrived the Abuja camp of the Super Eagles to prepare for Nigeria's must win African Cup of Nations clash with Egypt this weekend. The players are currently training inside the mainbowl of the National Stadium, Abuja with head coach Samson Siasia. They engaged in some light workouts this morning and did some passing drills and ball work. More pictures below

PHOTOS: Explosions rocks Brussels Airport, 1 killed

At least one person has been confirmed dead after multiple explosions rocked the departure hall of the Zaventem airport in Brussels, Belgium this morning. According to Reuters, the explosions occurred close to the American Airlines Check-in desk. Gunshots were fired while some Islamic words were heard before the explosions took place. No planes are landing at Brussels Airport which is currently on lockdown, and planes due for landing are being diverted.