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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”

The Osinbajo Support Movement (OSM) has described as insulting, the comment of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), that he has forgiven Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. While addressing a Kano group that backed Osinbajo’s presidential aspiration in the buildup to the May presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), TinubuContinue reading “2023: Osinbajo Support Movement Rejects Tinubu’s Comment On Forgiveness”

A joint operation launched by the Department of State Services, the National Intelligence Agency, the police and other security agencies has successfully dismantled a terror cell and arrested five Islamic State West Africa Province commanders and 30 fighters. The PUNCH gathered that the terror suspects were apprehended at their hideouts in different locations in Abuja,Continue reading “DSS Detains 35 Suspected ISWAP Fighters, Tension Heightens”

An Investigating Officer, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Mr. Shehu Shuaibu has told a Federal High Court in Lagos that the sum of N4.6 billion allegedly transferred into a joint trust account was used to finance the presidential campaign of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. The witness further disclosed that the money was paidContinue reading “EFCC Resumes Fani Kayode’s Trial – Politics”

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu has knocked the leader of the Yoruba separatist group, Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof. Banji Akintoye for again threatening to pull the Yoruba nation out of Nigeria. Director, Media and Publicity of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Thursday nightContinue reading “Oduduwa Republic: Akintoye’s group doesn’t represent Yoruba race – Tinubu”

The Special Assistant on media to the Delta State Governor Mr. Ossai, Success has asked the public to disregard the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Delta State Senator Ovie Omo-Agege post regarding the former House of Assembly member Hon Efe Ofobruku defection to APC. Ossai on his verified Facebook page said he spokeContinue reading “Disregard Omo-Agege’s comments on Ofobruku’s defection, Ossai urges”

The Senate Committee on Army has assured the Nigerian Army of continuous support in its efforts to address the myriad of security challenges bedeviling the country. The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Ali Ndume gave the assurance when he led members of the committee on statutory oversight function to the Army Headquarters on Thursday inContinue reading “Senate assures army of support to address security challenges”

A group, Yoruba Homeland Defence and Security Initiative, has said only actualisation of an independent Yoruba Nation would end poverty among people of the race. The National Leader of the group, Dr. Victor Taiwo, who spoke in Ile-Ife, Osun State on Thursday at a symposium organized by Ilana Omo Odua in conjunction with other self-determinationContinue reading “Yoruba Nation actualisation will end poverty – Group”

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has confiscated N20bn lodged in 103 bank accounts belonging to Lagos socialite and businessman, Mallinson Ukatu, who is being held in Ikoyi Custodial Centre for drug dealing. The NDLEA has also filed 23-count charges against the socialite and his six companies -Fruitroprics Industries Limited, Mallinson and Partners Limited, NISPOContinue reading “NDLEA Freezes Mallinson Ukatu’s N20BN In 103 Bank Accounts”

By Umar Audu A Nigerian-born Canadian, Khadijah Haliru, has emerged winner of the Ingersoll Town councillorship election in Oxford county, Ontario, Canada. The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed this on her verified Twitter handle on Wednesday. DAILY NIGERIAN gathered that Mrs Haliru is the first black woman to serveContinue reading “Nigerian-born Khadijah Haliru Wins Councillorship Election In Canada (pix)”