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MAKURDI – Some top party notchers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Logo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue state and thousands of their supporters have dumped the party for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Among the party stalwarts that dumped the APC for the PDP include John Tor Akume, a former Acting Chairman,Continue reading “Ajon, John Akume, Thousand Others Dump APC For PDP”

The chief spokesperson for All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo, has expressed confidence that the party’s Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, will not abuse the rule of law, having been a victim of military brutality in his struggle for Democracy. Keyamo gave the reassurance while defending his principal in an interview with ourContinue reading “Festus Keyamo: Tinubu Won’t Abuse Court Judgments”

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it followed due process as far as redesigning three series of the naira is concerned. Spokesman of the apex bank, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, said this while responding to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, who said her ministry was not carried along. WhenContinue reading “Buhari Approved Naira Redesign, CBN Replies Finance Minister”

The Department of State Services (DSS) has confirmed the arrest of a suspected terrorist in an Abuja estate. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said this in an interview with TheCable on Friday. Afunanya said the operation was, however, not done in collaboration with soldiers from the United States (US). “No joint operation between DSS and anyContinue reading “DSS Confirms Raid On Abuja Estate, Says No Joint Operation With US Soldiers”

The United States Embassy earlier this week issued a security alert on elevated risk of terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja…. The United States Embassy earlier this week issued a security alert on elevated risk of terror attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Following US Embassy terror warning, the BritishContinue reading “Terror Threat: Real Reason US Raised Red Flag”

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has said that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan to redesign 200, 500 and 1,000 naira notes is not an economic priority for the country, considering the current challenges facing the economy. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Auwal Musa, made this known in a statement on Thursday, adding thatContinue reading “Naira redesign not economic priority — CISLAC”

Independent National Election Commission INEC, has said it does not have the power to force any candidate contesting in an election to attend a debate. The commission also declared the Bimodal Voter Registration System, BVAS, as its most important asset and as such, it won’t entrust its storage with any individual or institution. INEC chairman,Continue reading “2023: We Can’t Force Candidates To Attend Debate – INEC”

By Dayo Johnson, Dapo Akinrefon & Adesina Wahab, AKURE LEADER of Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, yesterday, declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu’s ambition was premised on “personal interest” and not that of the  Yoruba people. Akintoye, however, vowed not to endorse Tinubu or vote for him during theContinue reading “2023: Tinubu after personal interest, not Yoruba people — Banji Akintoye”

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has announced the postponement of its rallies as a result of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar’s trip to the United States. In a terse statement signed by the PDP PCO Director of Field Operations, Umar Bature, the party stated that its presidential rallies earlier scheduled to be heldContinue reading “PDP Postpones Presidential Rallies Over Atiku’s US Trip –”

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, has said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is expected to take delivery of 55 fighter helicopters by December 2022.Amao disclosed this on Thursday, during the two-day Force operation seminar in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. He listed the new aircraft to in­clude two Agusta 109 Trekker multi-roleContinue reading “NAF To Take Delivery Of 55 Fighter Helicopters In December”

Atiku is focused on engagements that would provoke Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria. Taking steps to give effect to our manifesto. The US Chamber of Commerce knows the impact @atiku made as the head of the Economic Council while he was the VP. They are eagerly waiting to see him take charge as the PresidentContinue reading “U.S Chamber Of Commerce Invites Atiku For A Meeting Pictures”