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2023: Sowore unveils Kano-born running mate; says he’ll win state for AAC Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has announced Kano born Lawyer, Haruna Garba Magashi, as his running mate ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Mr Sowore made the announcement at his Abuja residence Thursday evening where he remarked that … [Read more…]
Just In: Enugu State govt expresses deep concern over Sen. Ekweremadu’s ordeal in UK …Prays for his family, accelerated healing of their daughter …Appreciates FG, NASS, Nigerians for their solidarity, support By Louis Amoke The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu State has expressed deep concern over the ordeal of the Senator representing Enugu … [Read more…]
Gunmen attack police checkpoint in Enugu Masked gunmen have reportedly attacked a police checkpoint, on Thursday morning, in Enugu reportedly killing two officers on the sport. The incident which happened at Gariki, MTD area in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state capital. Confirming the attack, the Enugu State Police PRO, Daniel Ndukwe, said … [Read more…]
The controversial National Water Resources Bill, 2020, re-emerged on the floor of the House of Representatives on Wednesday amidst suspicions from members. The leadership, however, assured the lawmakers that the new version of the legislation would capture all the interests of the states. Chairman of the House Committee on Water Resources, Sada Soli, said the … [Read more…]
It was another day of massacre in Niger state on Wednesday night as gunmen invaded a mining site in Ajata Aboki in Erena district of Shiroro local government area of Niger state killing three Soldiers, seven Mobile Policemen and six civilians working at the site. The gunmen who invaded the mining site in their large … [Read more…]
Three Abuja-based legal practitioners yesterday instituted an action before the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to disqualify three prominent candidates in the forthcoming presidential election following their alleged breach of the Electoral Act. Those the lawyers are praying the court to declare ineligible to participate in the presidential contest are candidate of the ruling … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued the guidelines for improved cyber security in Nigerian financial sector, especially among the Other Financial Institutions (OFIs). The circular to that effect which was issued by the Director of OFIs Supervision Department, Mrs. Nkiru Asiegbu, yesterday, set January 1, 2023, for compliance by all affected institutions. According … [Read more…]
While answering questions from lawmakers, during the Senate ministerial screening on Wednesday, Ekumankama Nkama from Ebonyi, admonished young Nigerians to tap into new areas of investment, so as to foster self-reliance and productivity, particularly in the country’s trade sector. He also spoke on the lingering strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nkama … [Read more…]
2023: Fayose abandons Atiku, demands power shift to South The former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, reaffirmed his commitment to power shift to Southern Nigeria in 2023. The former governor is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and his party’s flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, is a core Muslim from Nigeria’s North-East. Fayose was one … [Read more…]
Senators on Wednesday confirmed the seven ministerial nominees forwarded to the upper legislative chamber by President Muhammadu Buhari last week. President Buhari had on June 21 forwarded the list of the nominees to the Senate for confirmation. They will replace seven ministers who resigned from the Federal Executive Council in May to pursue their 2023 … [Read more…]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the United Nations (UN) continued support of Nigeria’s electoral system and closely monitor the 2023 General Elections against any form of manipulation. The party’s acting Chairman, Amb Umar Damagum, made the appeal while receiving a team of Special Representatives of the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, led by … [Read more…]
THE Senate has disclosed that a high powered delegation would leave to the United Kingdom following the arrest of the former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice following the alleged purported Organ harvest against the Ekweremadu’s. Speaking on Wednesday shortly after a Closed door session of the Senate, the … [Read more…]