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Enugu Decides 2023: Gale of endorsements for Ugwuanyi, Mbah, other PDP candidates, as Nkanu Youths, Enugu North, Enugu West senatorial districts, Teachers, pledge massive votes

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Ahead of the 2023 general elections beginning in few days time, first with the Presidential and National Assembly elections, followed by the Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly elections, the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, over the weekend, received endorsements from different groups and senatorial zones in the state. The gale of endorsements began … [Read more…]

Few days to election, Buhari drums support for Tinubu; promises safe elections

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Five days to Nigeria’s 2023 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the citizenry to vote for his party’s candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as he assured Nigerians that adequate security measures are in place to ensure a peaceful and safe elections. Seeking votes for the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Tinubu, in the forthcoming … [Read more…]

Naira Redesign: Respect Supreme Court Order- APC Chairman, Govs to Malami, Emefiele

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu and the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Sunday called for compliance by the Federal Government to the Supreme Court order on the controversial naira swap policy. The call comes on the heels of a meeting between Adamu and the APC governors in Abuja … [Read more…]

‘Ebubeagu won’t function until judgment is appealed’ says Umahi, as state assembly okays establishment of new security outfits

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Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, on Friday explained why the state-owned security outfit, Ebubeagu will not function in the South-East state. In a state-wide broadcast to Ebonyi State at the Government House in Abakaliki, Umahi said Ebubeagu won’t be operational until the stay of Execution is granted and appeal is entered. Few days ago, a … [Read more…]

El-Rufai’s Comments Treasonable, Not Covered By Immunity – Datti Baba-Ahmed

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The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed on Friday described as “treasonable” the comments of Governor Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State on the Naira redesign policy following the nationwide broadcast of President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue. El-Rufai in a state broadcast on Thursday faulted the President for his directive to re-introduce just … [Read more…]

Nweke charges electorates to shun vote-buying

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…tours markets in Mbulunjodo In a passionate charge to traders and shoppers in Afor Ogwuiga and Eke Obinagu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance warned against accepting money in exchange for their votes in the coming election. Sharing his plans for the people while on a tour of the market, Nweke stated … [Read more…]

2023: Thousands of Enugu youths vow to deliver massive votes to Mbah, PDP guber candidate

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…Our philosophy is driven by zeal to give our youths a new future – Mbah The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr. Peter Mbah, has received resounding assurances from thousands of Enugu State youths and students drawn from across different institutions of higher learning, vowing to come out in large numbers on … [Read more…]

After Zik, I’m the second person who brought university to Nsukka, says Gov. Ugwuanyi as he unveils SUMAS, Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, amid jubilation 

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2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates

Record-breaking Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday, made history as he unveiled the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, Enugu State, newly conceived and established by his administration. SUMAS, Igbo-Eno is the second university to be established in Nsukka zone (Enugu North Senatorial District) after the University of Nigeria … [Read more…]

Christian Atsu found dead after Turkey earthquake

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Ghanaian footballer Christian Atsu has been found dead under the building where he lived in southern Turkey after last week’s massive earthquake, the ex-Chelsea winger’s Turkish agent said. “Atsu’s lifeless body was found under the rubble,” Murat Uzunmehmet told reporters in Hatay, where the athlete’s body was found. “Currently, more items are still being taken … [Read more…]

CLARIFICATION: We didn’t ask banks to collect old N500, N1,000 notes — CBN

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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has said it did not direct banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000, as earlier reported. Director, Corporate Communication, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, stated this in response to media reports that the apex bank had directed commercial banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000. He said: “The attention … [Read more…]

Naira Redesign: CBN directs banks to accept old N500, N1000 notes 

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has asked banks to start collecting old N500 and N1000 notes from customers. Osita Nwanisobi, spokesman of the apex bank, disclosed this on Friday, stating that any amount above N500,000 could not be deposited. The development comes amid the nationwide outrage over the rejection of the notes which President … [Read more…]