Again, protests in Ogun over scarcity of new naira notes
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta Commercial activities were on Tuesday paralysed in Sango -Ota in Ado-Odo/Ota local government area of Ogun State, as residents trooped out to protest the lingering scarcity of the new naira notes of N200, N500, and N1000. Residents who had been going to banks for cash withdrawal, said they could not access […]
Atiku promises prosperity, economic development, peace in Enugu
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has urged the Enugu people to enter into the mainstream of Nigerian politics in other to enjoy prosperity, economic development, peace and security.
Naira: Coalition of CSOs pass vote of confidence in Buhari, Emefiele
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations known as the Civil Society Organizations Central Coordinating Council on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence in President Muhammadu Buhari and the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele over the cashless policy.
Polls: Why Deltans are supporting Oborevwori – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu says the people of the state were supporting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori because of his grassroot credentials. Speaking on “Politics Tonight” on TVC, Aniagwu said that Oborevwori’s excellent performance as the longest serving speaker in the State House of Assembly was […]
Fani-Kayode: Watch your utterances — DSS warns political parties
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said that the invitation of Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation on Monday was in respect of an investigation.
No cause for concern on NYSC members’ safety — Ahmed
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed, says there is no cause for concern on the safety of NYSC members that will participate in the general elections. According to him, adequate security has been provided for all personnel, including the NYSC members, that are involved in the elections. Ahmed spoke […]
Sanwo-Olu considers increment in allowance of Lagos Youth Corpers
Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, on Tuesday promised to consider a review of the allowances of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state.
Gov Abiodun threatens to shut banks rejecting old naira notes
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has threatened to shut down any Commercial Banks operating in the state that refuse to accept old naira notes.
Elections: Ignore sit-at-home order – Ohaneze
The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the South East Women Network (SEWNET) have urged people of the zone to ignore sit-at-home order to boycot the forthcoming general elections. The groups made the call on Tuesday when the SEWNET paid a courtesy visit to Dr Alex Ogbonnia, the Ohaneze Ndigbo, National Publicity Secretary, at […]
Ensure conducive atmosphere for elections, army chief tasks GOCs, commanders
The Chief Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has directed all General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and other formation commanders to ensure a conducive and secure atmosphere for the 2023 elections.
Two sentenced for conspiracy, kidnapping minor in Kano
A Kano State High Court presided over by the Chief Judge, Justice Nura Sagir has sentenced two persons, Usman Labaran and Ibrahim Khalil (Aka Kiyaya) to 15 years jail term for criminal conspiracy and kidnapping of one Faruq Aminu a 4-year-old.
