“…he did not personally spend the N7.3billion; rather, the funds were appropriately utilised for palliatives,” said his CPS.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said his administration values objective criticism, but some critics hide their “malicious intentions” under the guise of playing political opposition.

He said about 73 unmanned forests in Niger State have been taken over by bandits.

He is also to deposit his travel documents.

“People can hardly feed, and that’s responsible for why some of the people can go into criminality.”

He said if given the same chance he wouldn’t do anything differently under Nigeria’s current system.

He further called for a review of some recent judgements delivered by the Court of Appeal.

“Can we look inward and outward to see what in our country, culture, tradition, practice and living over the years that we can learn from…?”

This was the major outcome of the Vice President’s meeting with World Bank Country Director Chaudhuri.

“I can assure you. You can trust my husband. Nigeria is like a fresh baby that we have to nurture.”

He urged both parties to resolve issues pending since their dispute in 1948.

He said the Lagos State government needs to justify contract awards, because from the public’s reaction, it “touched a raw nerve”.

He highlighted Nigeria’s stable democracy since 1999 and ongoing economic reforms.

Touray lamented that no other African country but South Africa is a member of the FATF.

“Victoria Island, a prime commercial and low density-residential area, experienced moderate but steady growth.”

The Nigerian president will hold bilateral talks with German Chancellor Scholz.

He served his country with honour and retired meritoriously.

He said his wisdom, foresight and patriotism will continue to set an example for leaders aspiring to make a difference in Nigeria and beyond.

Also, 52,500 kilogrammes of cannabis covering 21 hectares of farmland was on Saturday, destroyed in Efon Alaye.

“…whether you’re doing erosion control, it has to happen at a state owned level.”