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Naira redesign: Invite Emefiele for questioning, Adeyemi tells Tinubu

2 years ago5793 min

Smart Adeyemi, a senator for Kogi West, has urged the incoming administration to look into the circumstances surrounding the naira redesign policy. Adeyemi specifically urged Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, to see to it that CBN Governor Godwin Emiefiele is summoned for questioning in order to identify those responsible. The lawmaker lamented the suffering Nigerians endured while the policy was being implemented as a guest on Friday’s episode of Channels Television Politics Today. Adeyemi responded, “I...

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New AGF assumes office, promises tenure free of corruption

2 years ago6972 min

Oluwatoyin Madein, the next Accountant-General of the Federation, vowed on Friday to lead an administration free from corruption. When Madein, the first female Accountant-General, took over from Sylva Okolieaboh, the outgoing substantive AGF, in Abuja, she made this statement. “Everyone is aware of the turbulence the Office of the Accountant General has experienced over the past year. “The departing Ag. AGF just described how he managed to stop the tide. I ask that we proceed...

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Ogun NNPP appeals Tribunal’s ruling

2 years ago6115 min

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has appealed the Governorship and House of Assembly Tribunal in Abeokuta, Ogun State, judgement that its name was omitted off the ballot papers used in the 2023 gubernatorial election. The Tribunal dismissed the petition against the Independent National Electoral Commission, Dapo Abiodun, and the All Progressives Congress on April 15, 2023, because the debrief counsel requested discontinuation and withdrawal of the petition. NNPP appealed because the judges made mistakes. The...

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Monarchs killing: Group attacks Uzodinma, seeks emergency

2 years ago5983 min

Coalition for True Governance has denounced the execution of Eze Victor Ijioma, the traditional ruler of the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, and the traditional prime minister of the Mgbele community. On Friday, the group condemned the death of traditional rulers, who represent stability, legacy, and communal harmony. The statement demanded that the Federal Government immediately address the horrible tragedy and restore peace in Oguta and Imo State. Chief Charles Odenigbo, the convener,...

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Obasanjo, Obi arrive Port Harcourt for Kukah’s book launch

2 years ago6001 min

Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president, and Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s nominee for president in the most recent presidential election, are in Port Harcourt for a book presentation. At the Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Bishop Mathew Kukah, the archbishop of the Sokoto diocese, is presenting his book, “Witness to Reconciliation: My Personal Journey Towards Reconciliation in Ogoni Land.” At precisely 2:45 pm, Obasanjo, Obi, and Kukah entered the building...

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Tinubu: Protect Nigeria’s democracy, shun planned swearing-in disruption — Group

2 years ago5975 min

The Natives, a pro-democracy organisation, issued a warning on Friday against the planned disruption of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29. They claimed that such a disruption has no place in Nigeria because it is not a “Banana Republic.” This is happening as the group announced its intention to start a vigil outside the swearing-in location till Tinubu is sworn in. The group’s threat came a few hours after police officials in Abuja issued...

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Lawyer urges Tinubu to reactivate national orientation programmes

2 years ago5952 min

Prior to Bola Tinubu’s inauguration as president, Mr. Omodele Ibrahim, the principal consultant for the Lagos Land Use Charge, asked the former governor of Lagos State to revive national orientation courses that will further instill patriotism among Nigerians. Omodele, who collaborated closely with Tinubu while the latter served as governor of Lagos State, is quoted as saying that national orientation plays a significant role in fostering patriotic values around the world and is essential for...

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Court upholds Abure’s position as LP chairman, halts Apapa-faction

2 years ago5925 min

A State High Court in Edo dismissed the notice of suspension against Julius Abure, the Labour Party’s embattled national chairman, on Friday. The notice had been issued by certain party members at the ward level. Justice Emmanuel Aihamoje, the court, dismissed the case on Friday because it lacked merit. This was said in a statement released on Friday in Abuja by the party’s acting national publicity secretary, Obiora Ifoh, who also revealed that Abure...

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Fashola unveils 10-year National Housing Strategy

2 years ago6155 min

Babatunde Fashola, the minister of works and housing, has acknowledged that the government is unable to meet all of Nigerians’ housing demands, necessitating the creation of favourable conditions for the private sector. At the National Housing Strategy Blueprint’s introduction on Friday at the ministry’s offices, the departing minister made the disclosure. The paper, according to reports, is a 10-year strategic blueprint intended to integrate all current housing projects being undertaken by different stakeholders into a...

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Wike: Fubara will beat my record in office

2 years ago905 min

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has promised that the governor-elect Siminalaye Fubara and the deputy governor-elect, Prof. Ngozi Odu, will outperform him. Wike made the assurance during a public lecture and book presentation in his honour yesterday at the Dr. Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt. The governor stated that his administration received tremendous support from Rivers State leaders and people, allowing him to achieve the success that is being celebrated. He...

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