Details of how Simon Ekpa was arrested emerge

Finnish authorities on Thursday said they have arrested a popular pro-Biafra separatist agitator, identified as Simon Ekpa. According to a Finland news outlet, HS, the police escorted the separatist out of his apartment in Lahti to their station for interrogation and detention. The HS claimed they had gone to Ekpa’s residence for an interview but … [Read more…]

2023 Elections: Biden calls for peaceful, credible polls; as INEC begins distribution of sensitive election materials

US President Joe Biden has called for peaceful and credible 2023 general elections in Nigeria, saying the citizens deserve a chance to do so. Biden made the call on his official handle Thursday, calling on all candidates to respect the election results and back a peaceful transition. US President Joe Biden has called for peaceful … [Read more…]

Nweke promises free primary education, partnership with church for management of schools

Frank Nweke Jr, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, promised the complete handover of the management of schools to their respective denominations. He made the promise an an interactive session for candidates organised by the Politics Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu and the Justice, … [Read more…]

Peter Mbah pledges massive industrialization, economic transformation

Peter Mbah

Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has promised a paradigm shift in governance, socio-economic transformation, and industrialisation in the state if and when elected. The ruling party governorship flagbearer gave this assurance on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the Holy … [Read more…]

EXPLAINER: Details you should know about voting procedures on election day

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set up by the constitution to conduct and supervise elections in the country for the offices of the president, vice president, members of the state houses of assembly, governors, their deputies, and members of the Senate and House of Representatives. Before the introduction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation … [Read more…]

New Naira: Kaduna, Kogi, Zamfara File Suit Against Malami, Emefiele Over Contempt Of Court

Kaduna, Kogi, and Zamfara states have filed contempt proceedings against the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over their alleged failure to comply with the Supreme Court order on old naira notes. In the fresh documents filed before the court, the three states warned the AGF and … [Read more…]

As You Work Hard For Me, I’ll Work Hard For Nigeria -Tinubu To Buhari

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s expected hard work for his bid in Saturday’s poll would benefit the country. Tinubu made the declaration during a rally held at Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere in Lagos State, serving as the grand finale of the APC presidential … [Read more…]

We have made plans for availability of 1.8bn litres of fuel for Feb, March — NNPC

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says it has put in place a “robust” plan for the supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from mid-February to March. The company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Garba Deen Muhammad, in a statement on Monday, noted that the plan is part of its concerted … [Read more…]

Kwankwaso says naira redesign policy a recipe for crises, vows to reverse it if elected

Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa-Kwankwaso, has vowed to reverse the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. The NNPP candidate also promised to tackle insecurity and poverty if elected president in next Saturday’s presidential election. Kwankwaso made this vow while addressing supporters in Funtua, Katsina State … [Read more…]