President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday approved the appointment of nine new Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a term of five years each.Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,Mr Ajuri Ngelale, who made this known in a statement, said the appointments were subject to the confirmation of…
Two separate bills demanding greater transparency in the operations of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, passed second reading in the Senate on Wednesday. The first bill titled: Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment) (Amendment) Bill 2023” was sponsored by Senator Steve Karimi (APC – Kogi West), is seeking to prevent a person occupying the office…
Mr Ahmed Raji, SAN, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding immediate withdrawal of the amended list of candidates released for the poll. Raji, who is counsel to Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate in the Nov. 11 Bayelsa election, described the decision of the electoral umpire as prejudicial….
Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike on Wednesday in Abuja advised the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Committee of FCT Imams Initiative (CFII) to be wary of ambitious politicians. Wike gave the advice when executive members of CAN, led by its National President, Most Rev. Daniel Okoh and those of CFII led…
The Nigeria Police Force has described the action of police officers who collect N100 from motorists in some parts of the country as embarrassing. The NPF spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, lamented the actions of the officers when he was responding to a question from an X user on why some policemen extort road users. According…
By Damilola Adeleke Investing is a critical component of long-term financial security. While saving money is important, it’s equally essential to make your money work for you. Investing allows your wealth to grow over time, potentially outpacing inflation and providing a more comfortable financial future. One key principle in investing is diversification. By spreading your…
A popular Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dikeh was the Rivers State deputy governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in the March, 2023 guber polls. The new entrant was unveiled at the APC National Secretariat, Abuja on Monday by the party’s national women leader, Dr Mary…
Nigeria has been admitted as a member of Global Privacy Assembly (GPA) . This is in recognition of its landmark achievements in the advancement of data privacy and protection. The Nigeria Data Protection Bill assented to by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was a major consideration in accrediting Nigeria as a member of the prestigious Assembly….
Founder of non-government organisation, Daurama Foundation, Bar. Samira Salisu Buhari, has been confered with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Management by the American Management University, California, USA. She also received try of Excellence in Peace and Community Development at the 2023 Peace Achievers International Awards/Summit. Bar. Buhari was honoured alongside other eminent Nigerians…
The embattled Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has denied endorsing any planned protest against Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, from the state. Recall that youths in the state under the aegis of Ondo Youth and Masses Conscience, on Monday, raised alarm over plan by those loyal to the Deputy Governor, to protest against Governor…
Bilateral electricity purchase agreements are necessary in Nigeria to aid the direct sale of power from Generation Companies (GenCos) to Distribution Companies (DisCos). The implementation of these contracts between GenCos and DisCos is expected to address the non-buoyancy of DisCos and pose a serious challenge in the implementation of bilateral power contracts. The bilateral power…
The Ogun State Government has appealed to parents and guardians to save their daughters from cervical cancer by ensuring they receive the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This is as the Ogun State Government commences the statewide HPV vaccination on Tuesday. Speaking with newsmen ahead of the HPV vaccination exercise, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun has stated that around $10 billion of forex inflows is expected within weeks rather than months. Edun stated this during a panel session at the ongoing Nigeria Economic Summit, where he answered questions about stabilising the foreign exchange market and enshrining liquidity in the…
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA said the hike in drug prices occasioned by exchange rate portends danger for Nigerians. The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, Ekiti State branch, Dr Babatunde Rosiji, stated this at a press conference in Ekiti on Monday, to commemorate the 2023 Physicians’ Week. Rosiji express worry that the high exchange…
A clergyman of the House on the Rock, Abuja, Uche Aigbe, who is standing trial before a Zuba Magistrate Court for being in possession of prohibited firearms, has sought a judicial review of his trial. The police accused the clergyman of wielding an AK-47 in a viral video on Sunday, February 12, on the altar…
Setting financial goals is a crucial first step towards achieving long-term financial stability. It provides you with a clear roadmap for your financial journey, helping you stay focused and motivated. To set effective financial goals, start by identifying what you want to achieve, whether it’s buying a home, saving for your child’s education, or retiring…
The Supreme Court has amassed in the appeal filed by Atiku Abubakar challenging the election of President Bola Tinubu. A seven-member panel of the apex court reserved judgment after parties in the appeal adopted their respective briefs of arguments on Monday. Abubakar and the PDP had filed a petition challenging the outcome of the February…
Former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, will face disciplinary committee to be set up by the Abia state chapter of the party over alleged anti party activity. Wabara stirred trouble when he stated that Gov. Alex Otti, who was elected on the platform of…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has described the appointment of Mr Bashir Adeniyi as substantive Controller General of Custom Service as a perfect decision, commending President Bola Tinubu for the step. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Sunday, the Governor commended the President for recognising Adeniyi’s capability to drive the administration’s…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has disclosed that about 200 units of semi-detached, detached, fully detached duplexes and terraces under construction at the Muhammadu Buhari Estate, Abeokuta are at advanced stages of completion and will be delivered before the end of the year. Prince Abiodun also said that his administration is working towards providing…
The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund, NSSF, has pledged funding for child immunization in Cross River State. Team Lead of NSSF, Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko made the pledge at a meeting with the Cross River State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Egbe Ayuk, in Calabar over the weekend. During the meeting, NSSF sought collaboration with the State…
Scores of people rushed to Deir el-Balah hospital to identify bodies on Sunday after Israel stepped up its air strikes on Gaza, as the territory’s Hamas rulers said 4,651 people have now been killed since the start of the war. Authorities said Deir el-Balah in central Gaza, had suffered most from one of the most…
In a scathing rebuke, Dr. Sani Shinkafi, a prominent Northern politician and former special adviser on inter-governmental affairs to the ex-governor of Zamfara State, has denounced the election tribunal’s judgement upholding the victory of Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement released on Sunday, Shinkafi described the verdict as a…
Shiites, yesterday in Yobe State demonstrated in support of Palestinians in the wake of Israel’s retaliatory strikes on Gaza and Hamas fighters. They were seen displaying the Palestinian national flag at the Central Primary and concluded their demonstration at the Main Central Market in Potiskum, the state capital. They chanted anti-Israeli slogans and symbolically burned…
The member representing Duguri/Gwana Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Hon Bala Abdullahi Dan, has donated tricycle-wheelchairs to physically challenged persons in his constituency in a move to reduce their suffering. Speaking during the disbursement ceremony in Duguri, Alkaleri local government area, he said people living with disabilities face numerous challenges, especially those…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the Zamfara State government’s claim of embezzlement of billions of naira in the cargo airport project, saying, the allegation was baseless and unfounded as records on the level of progress of the project were available. A statement issued by the APC spokesman,…
Prior to the grounding of the rail transport system in some major cities of the country including Maiduguri, the railway was the cheapest and largest means of conveying goods and services in addition to human movements. The Maiduguri railway terminus used to witness a beehive of activities with top businessmen and women using the system…
Brandt dashed into the penalty area and gathered a precise pass from Emre Can, before gracefully chipping the ball over Werder’s goalkeeper Michael Zetterer to score in the 67th minute. Dortmund have 20 points after eight matches, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who face VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday. Werder are 14th with six points….
Gombe State has again climbed two places to rank 5th among the 36 states of the federation and the FCT on the 2023 Transparency and Integrity Index. The index was released this month by the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Integrity Watch in collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation. It would be recalled that the state…
The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi (ATBU) has released a new schedule for students ahead of resumption for the 2022/2023 academic session. Students had been in limbo for months over the new tuition fee. The university slightly reviewed the fees to allow poor students access university education. The director of Information and public…
The Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KWPHCDA) has assured the people of Kwara State that the measles immunisation vaccines are safe for the children. The executive secretary of KWPHCDA, Dr Nusirat Elelu, gave the assurance during a stakeholders meeting hosted by the agency in Ilorin, the state capital. Elelu said the stakeholders meeting was…
