…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…]
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately resume Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. Delivering Judgement, Justice Ekwo also directed INEC to ensure that eligible Nigerians are not deprived the opportunity to have the voters’ cards for … [Read more…]
Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to compromise electorate. Spokesman of the coalition, Ikenga Ugochinyere, at a press briefing in Abuja, yesterday, said the alleged plot to sack chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, was still on. He explained that the plot to compromise the electorate involves … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has promised to wipe out Boko Haram and help businessmen revive and expand their business in order jump start the economy if elected President come 2023. Atiku made the promise while addressing a crowd of party supporters at the PDP Presidential Campaign in Gombe, Gombe State, … [Read more…]
FG, domestic airlines legal battle kicks off The Federal Government has assembled a legal team to challenge the suit filed by domestic airlines seeking to stop the establishment of a proposed national carrier-Nigeria Air. It was learnt on Monday that the legal team of the government and a 10-man group representing the domestic airlines, would … [Read more…]
…. warns them of being used and dumped by politicians The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has asked officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to be apolitical before, during, and after the next general elections. The IG issued the warning during a visit to the Kogi State Police Command headquarters in Lokoja on … [Read more…]