The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has been succeeding in the fight against illicit drugs in the country due to ongoing internal reforms, its chairman/Chief Executive, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), has said. According to him, the agency has been undergoing a reform process that has resulted in the arrest of many drug lords andContinue reading “New Reforms Aided Crackdown On Drug Lords – NDLEA”
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Labour Party Takes Offence At APC’s Use Of NAF Jets For Campaigns
The Labour Party has raised objection against the use of Nigeria Air Force (NAF) jet by the wives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and the running mate, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Shettima, respectively. The two women had on Tuesday used the NAF jet to visit Benue State over the menanceContinue reading “Labour Party Takes Offence At APC’s Use Of NAF Jets For Campaigns”
Money, greatest threat to 2023 elections — Kachikwu
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dumebi Kachikwu, has described money as the greatest challenge to the 2023 general elections. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, Kachikwu explained that before elections, politicians take advantage of poverty-stricken Nigerians with money in order to buy their votes. He further stated that election time is seen as aContinue reading “Money, greatest threat to 2023 elections — Kachikwu”
Atiku takes presidential campaign to America
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abubakar Atiku has departed Nigeria to the United States of America to intensify his political campaigns ahead of the 2023 elections. Atiku is proceeding on a weeklong political campaign in the US, where he would be meeting Nigerians and business community during the visit. While in theContinue reading “Atiku takes presidential campaign to America”
Warri refinery will deliver fuel production first quarter of 2023 – FG
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Warri refinery rehabilitation works, when completed, will deliver fuel production before the first half of 2023. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President Mr. Femi Adesina, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. According to him, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed delight asContinue reading “Warri refinery will deliver fuel production first quarter of 2023 – FG”
Some INEC officials tried to enrol fake voters 40 times — Yakubu
For engaging in multiple registrations of voters during the last voters’ listing exercise, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the in-house sanctioning of 23 officials. The records of the commission showed that some of the 23 officials attempted to register some fake voters 40 times, INEC National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed yesterdayContinue reading “Some INEC officials tried to enrol fake voters 40 times — Yakubu”
2023: Tinubu, Atiku’s spokesmen fight dirty
By Clifford Ndujihe, Political Editor, LAGOS THE presidential campaign teams of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, were at each other’s jugular, yesterday, as Messrs Festus Keyamo and Dele Momodu fought dirty. Keyamo is the chief spokesperson of the Tinubu/Shettima APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, while Momodu isContinue reading “2023: Tinubu, Atiku’s spokesmen fight dirty”
Terror alert: FG, US disagree on citizens’ evacuation
The United States government has authorised the evacuation of its employees and their families from Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks. The US State Department announced the approval of the evacuation in its updated Nigeria travel advisory on Tuesday evening. But the federal government in a swift response to this yesterday, said it would not beContinue reading “Terror alert: FG, US disagree on citizens’ evacuation”
Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya
A federal high court in Umuahia, Abia state, has ordered the Nigeria government to return Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to Kenya from where he was extradited in June 2021. The court also ordered the government to pay Kanu the sum of N500 million as damages for his illegalContinue reading “Court orders Nigeria to return IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu to Kenya”
Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has applauded the move by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to redesign and reissue higher denominations of the Nigerian Currency, the Naira. Speaking at a press briefing today, October 26, 2022, the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele announced that the apex bank had obtained the approval of President MuhammaduContinue reading “Naira redesign: EFCC hails CBN, moves to clampdown on currency hoarders”
2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood
The Independent National Electoral Commission , INEC, has debunked allegations of moves to unseat its National Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Speaking on Channels Television, Politics Today, INEC National Commissioner for information and Voters education, Festus Okoye who disclosed that the commission is under pressure to deliver a free, fair and credible elections insisted that theContinue reading “2023: INEC debunks move to sack Mahmood”
2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has nothing to show to Nigerians. PDP Youth campaign director in Jigawa, Malam Umar Danjani stated this while replying the APC youth wing. He said the PDP is the only party in Nigeria that has executed more developmental projects that Nigerians areContinue reading “2023: APC Has Nothing To Tell Nigerians – PDP”
Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes
Rivers Decides: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes Matters Arising Yesterday a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt nullified all the primaries conducted by the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state therefore changing the whole political permutations in the State. Recall that some aggrieved APC members who supported Senator MagnusContinue reading “Rivers: All Eyes On Magnus Abe As Political Permutations Changes”
Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State
Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, has banned billboards owners in the state from accepting advert campaign projects from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)The ban was disclosed to newsmen on Tuesday night in Benin City by a member of the Billboards’ Association in Edo, Mr. Ibrahim Momoh. Momoh noted that the governor even threatened to confiscateContinue reading “Obaseki Bans APC From Campaigning On Billboards In Edo State”
Nnamdi Kanu: Court awards N500m against FG on extraordinary rendition
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Wednesday, floored the Federal Government as the Federal High Court sitting in Umuahia upheld his suit against the federal government. The court presided over by Justice Evelyn Anyadike awarded N500 million cost against the federal government.
Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing
A recent comment by the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, justifying the Federal Government’s penchant for borrowing to fund consumption and other non-productive ventures has sparked controversy across the country with many Nigerians expressing displeasure at the intentions behind his proposition. Tinubu who made the comment in a YoutubeContinue reading “Nigerians Hit Tinubu Over Comments On Borrowing”
774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries
The senators said none of their constituents benefited from the programme coordinated by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo. The Senate Public Account Committee has begun a probe into the Special Public Works programme coordinated by the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in 2020. The panel has demanded a list ofContinue reading “774,000 Jobs: Senate Panel Demands Names, Account Details Of Beneficiaries”
Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku
AHEAD of the 2023 general elections, the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has said it would only support a presidential candidate whose blueprint in the health sector addresses the nation’s current health challenges and is in line with the United Nations’ recommended standards. President of NMA, Dr Uche Ojinmah, who said this at a briefing inContinue reading “Your plans for health sector ‘ll determine our support, NMA tells Tinubu, Obi, Atiku”
Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down
There seem not to be respite in the power sector as the National Control Center, NCC Oshogbo responsible for all Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN grid operations monitoring and control within the transmission network yesterday instructed power generation companies to shut down from 12 midnight till now. LEADERSHIP findings reveal that the directive became necessaryContinue reading “Nationwide Darkness Imminent As NCC Directs Generation Companies To Shut Down”
Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja
Following heavy bombardments by security operatives in the North East and North West, some insurgents have relocated to the nation’s capital where they disguise as menial workers. A security source disclosed this to Daily Trust while reacting to the security advisory by the US Mission in Nigeria. On Sunday, the US embassy warned Americans inContinue reading “Boko Haram Infiltrators Working As Tailors, Mechanics, Carpenters In Abuja”
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