The Independent National Electoral Commission has said that sensitive materials for the 2023 general elections are in the custody of the Central Bank of Nigeria. This was disclosed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Festus Okoye, to our correspondent on Tuesday. It would be recalled that individuals and groups…
Okada ban: Lagos residents allege ‘organised’ exploitation by policemen Some Lagos residents have alleged exploitation by some policemen who pretend to be riders of commercial motorcycles, popularly called Okada, which have been banned in some parts of the state.The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, said that the alleged perpetrators…
The Anambra state police command on Thursday February 14, rescued fifteen members of the National Youth Service Corps NYSC abducted by unknown gunmen along Isseke, Ihiala road in the state, IGBERETV reports. A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, says the Corps members had just finished their three weeks orientation program…
Kingsley Coman repeated his 2020 Champions League final heroics as Bayern Munich beat Paris St-Germain in their last 16 first-leg tie. It was a night to forget for the French giants, as they struggled to find a way into the game until Kylian Mbappe’s introduction after half time and went behind after a goalkeeping error from…
The APC hosted its presidential campaign rally in Imo State yesterday, and it was a big success, with thousands of Imolites flocking out to witness the historic event, which was held at the Dan Anyiam stadium in Imo State. Senator Hope Odidika Uzodimma was commended by Oshiomhole for his giant strides in Imo State, characterizing…
Alex Enumah, Udora Orizu in Abuja, Fidelis David in Akure, James Sowole in Abeokuta, Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt and Ibrahim Shuaibu in Kano All eyes would be focused on the apex court as hearing in the suit challenging the powers of the federal government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to stop the…
THE pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has again called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to resist any temptation or pressure to foist on Nigeria any form of change of government that is not a product of democratic practice.Afenifere, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, on Tuesday, said the…
With less than 11 days to the presidential election, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned of a possible crisis.Primate Ayodele said there would be a crisis if the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, lose at the polls. Addressing…
LAGOS COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF PALLIATIVES TO CITIZENS Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of palliative measures to vulnerable residents in fulfilment of Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu’s promise to cushion the effects of the hardship being experienced by Lagosians occasioned by the fuel scarcity and non-disbursement of currency by the banks. Speaking at the launch…
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, briefs Diplomatic Corps on Currency Redesign; sues for understanding. #CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele warns against hoarding of currency notes; cautions that law enforcement agencies will arrest those who disrespect the Naira. CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, restates Bank’s commitment to deepening cashless policy. Currency Redesign: Godwin Emefiele Address The Diplomatic Community – Politics…