bars new RECs from visiting govt houses Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has raised fresh concerns over security challenges confronting next year’s general elections. It also disclosed that it would today, publish summary of guidelines on finances and election expenses of parties and candidates and release the summary highlighting the legal provisions governing the conduct … [Read more…]
One hundred and sixty five billion old naira notes have so far been absorbed by commercial banks since the announcement of the planned launch of new naira notes on October 26. Director Currency, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Ahmed Bello Umar, made the disclosure in Abuja at a post-Monetary Policy Committee media briefing. According to … [Read more…]
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed reservations over the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transmit the 2023 general election results electronically. Adamu spoke while reacting to the inquiry from Commonwealth delegation for 2023 general election that visited him at the party’s national secretariat, yesterday. Head … [Read more…]
The CBN Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele had on Tuesday said that the president will unveil the newly designed N1,000, N500 and N200 notes. The unveiling today, marks the first time in 19 years, Nigeria will be redesigning its currency notes. President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday finally unveiled the re-designed Naira Notes as proposed by the … [Read more…]
…Ebubeagu operatives shoot 2 youths in Ebonyi Suspected killer herdsmen, Monday, invaded Agu-Amede community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State and unleashed an attack which left at least ten persons dead and many others wounded. The killer herders were also said to have ransacked the community and set houses on fire. This … [Read more…]
…Mbanabo communities set agenda, commend town hall initiative Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has assured the people of the state that his administration would tackle the security challenges through massive job creation if elected. Mbah, who disclosed this at … [Read more…]
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, refused to grant a request directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to resume the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The court refused to grant the request on the grounds that the days left for registration in line with the law were very few. According … [Read more…]
My attention has been drawn to the horrific accident that occured on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Ugwu Onyeama Enugu Expressway. My heartfelt prayers of comfort go out to the bereaved families and friends and I pray for a full recovery for all those who survived. I was deeply distressed by the gory description … [Read more…]
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC has adjusted its presidential campaign timetable to accommodate more programmes ahead of next year’s general election. In a document sighted by the reporters, the party will on Sunday, November 27 have a fundraising dinner in Lagos where it would also launch its “crowd sourcing app”. On Wednesday of that … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party (LP), candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja, yesterday, in continuation of interactive session with key stakeholders ahead of the 2023 general elections, especially to secure the commitment of the candidates … [Read more…]
…. Senate fails to indict oil thieves The Senate ad-hoc committee constituted to conduct a thorough investigation on oil theft and consequent damage to the nation’s economy, yesterday, failed to indict any individual or companies responsible for the economic sabotage. The committee in its report considered and adopted by the Senate, said Nigeria lost $2 … [Read more…]
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday disclosed that the redesigned naira notes hitherto slated for unveiling on December 15 has been brought forward to Wednesday and would be launched by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He also ruled out the chances of any extension in the timeframe … [Read more…]