The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) on Thursday confirmed the sales of Polaris Bank. This followed the completion of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of a 100 percent stake in Polaris Bank by Strategic Capital Investment Limited (‘SCIL’). The House of Representatives had on … [Read more…]
Mr Bruce Fein, United States-born Special Counsel to the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the US Senate and House of Representatives Committee Chairmen, seeking sanctions against President Muhammadu Buhari; and the Attorney General of Nigeria, Abubakar Malami, for the continued detention of Kanu against court judgement. The … [Read more…]
The South East Caucus in the Senate has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to obey the Appeal Court ruling that ordered the release of leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, having not found him guilty of treason charge brought against him. The caucus, in a statement, yesterday, advised the Federal Government against … [Read more…]
Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a sneak peek into his 80-page manifesto set for release on Friday. Director, Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council PCC, Mr Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Thursday night said the former Lagos governor has his focus … [Read more…]
CHAIRMAN, Senate Committee on Cooperation and Integration in Africa/NEPAD, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, representing Enugu East senatorial zone under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has again denied the allegation that the sum of $41.8million dollars grew wings under him as the state’s Chief Executive Officer. In a statement yesterday, the former Governor of Enugu state said: … [Read more…]
A former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the deplorable condition of the Nigerian roads. Obasanjo described the deplorable state of the Nigerian roads as capable of impeding successful business movements. The former President spoke on Thursday, at a lecture delivered by a Legal Icon, Chief Mike Ozekhome(SAN), titled: ‘The Place of Education in … [Read more…]
…births Kwado Peter-Mbah Movement (KPM) Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A political group in Enugu state, Kwado Nkanu Movement, has announced her decision to endorse the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, Barr. Peter Mbah, and running mate, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai. The group made the position known in a press conference … [Read more…]
Liz Truss has resigned as Britain’s prime minister after a disastrous six-week tenure. Truss is set to become the UK’s shortest-serving leader ever, with another Conservative leadership election due to take place within a week. Her announcement in Downing Street came hours after Suella Braverman, Truss’ home secretary, dramatically resigned with a blistering attack on … [Read more…]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kaduna State, Samuel Yohanna, says there is no political party that does not hire crowds for rallies. “We are thoroughbred politicians and we’ve been in this game for a very long time. We understand how this thing goes. “There is no political party that does not hire … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike, his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his wife/Chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu during the opening of COWLSO’s 22nd National Women Conference themed: “Spring Forth – Standout”, at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, on Tuesday, 18 October 2022 … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Communications (NCC) has ordered the reversal of the implementation of the newly approved 10% hike in tariff for voice and data services. While noting that the tariff increase was due “was in line with the mandates of the Commission as provided by the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and other extant Regulations and Guidelines,” … [Read more…]
Those who registered for Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) between January to June 2022 can now proceed to their respective local government areas to pick them up. Administrative Secretary, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Auwal Muhammed Mashi, stated this, yesterday, in Kaduna during a media parley with political parties, senatorial, House of Representatives and House of … [Read more…]