Oyo SDP guber candidate steps down for Makinde
…urges supporters to vote massively for gov By Adeola Badru Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Oyo State, the gubernatorial candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Michael Lana, has stepped down his ambition and endorsed the candidacy of Governor Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Lana, citing his reason during a press […]
CBN to hold 2-day monetary policy committee meeting
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has scheduled the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting between Monday and Tuesday next week. In a notice shared on Twitter, the apex bank said the 290th meeting would be held at the CBN Headquarters in Abuja. The MPC is the highest policy-making committee of the apex bank with […]
Pension Payment: Court slates May 19 for judgement on suit against FG
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed May 19 to deliver judgement on a suit that aggrieved retirees from the six geo-political zones of the country, filed against the Federal Government over alleged discrimination in the payment of pension.
Ex-Imo Deputy governor to stay in prison till Wednesday
The Ex-Imo state Deputy Governor, Gerald Irona, who was remanded in Owerri correctional centre, last Thursday, could not appear in Owerri high court on Tuesday, due to his matter was not enlisted.
The Imo state Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, legal adviser, Kissinger Ikeokwo, made this known to newsmen in Owerri.
Guber polls: Warn your supporters to refrain from violence, INEC tells parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties to prevail on their supporters to refrain from acts of violence during the forthcoming governorship and state assembly polls.
NSCDC apprehends mother, son for inflicting injuries on 12-year-old
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a mother and her son for beating and inflicting injuries on a 12-year-old child in Ilorin.
Abia agency director arrested by DSS for inciting electoral violence
The Director Abia State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSAA),Tony Otuonye, has been arrested by the Department of State Services earlier today.
Foreign observers comments show Feb 25 poll credible — BMO
The preponderance of positive reports from local and International elections observers on the Feb. 25 election shows that the process is far more credible than what opposition parties want Nigerians to believe.
Rejection of old Naira notes criminal offence – AbdulRazaq
Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara warned that rejection of the old Naira notes constitutes a criminal offence.
China reopens borders, issues visas to foreigners, tourists Wednesday
China is fully reopening its borders to foreign visitors and tourists following three years of pandemic restrictions.
CP inaugurates legal team to handle electoral offences in Sokoto
Mr Usaini Gumel, the Sokoto State Commissioner of Police on Tuesday inaugurated a 13-member special team that will handle cases emanating from the 2023 electoral violence and other related offences.
FG, pensioners suit: Court to deliver judgment May 19
The National Industrial Court on Tuesday adjourned until May 19 to deliver judgment in the suit between the Federal Government and some dissatisfied pensioners. Defendants in the suit are: the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Minister of Labour and Employment, Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning. Other defendants include Head of […]
10th NASS: Gagdi, Wase, Olawuyi in race for Speaker
The race for the Speakership of the 10th Assembly has begun in earnest, following the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections.
Rivers People have rejected Wike, his govt – Amaechi
Rivers People have rejected Wike, his govt – Amaechi
Ohanaeze disassociates self from ‘purported meeting’ with Wike
The Apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has disassociated the body from the visit by some members of the National Executive Council, NEC, of the organization to Governor Nysome Wike of Rivers.
Adebutu’s aspiration, insult on Ogun people — APC
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the gubernatorial ambition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ladi Adebutu as an insult to the collective intelligence of the good people of the state.
