Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 7th January 2021
Here are some of the Breaking News in Nigeria Today Thursday 7th January 2021 on some of the nation newspapers .
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S’West PDP crisis: No end in sight
The supremacy battle between Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, is compounding the chances of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South- West geopolitical zone ahead of the 2022 governorship election in Ekiti State and the 2023 general election, ANAYO EZUGWU reports The Peoples Democratic …
It’s too early to talk about 2023 polls – Odoh
Prof. Bernard Odoh is a former Secretary to Ebonyi State government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in 2019. In this interview, he speaks on recent developments in the state chapter of the party, Governor Umahi’s defection and the security situation in the state, among other issues. UCHENNA INYA reports There are speculations …
Ohanaeze needs credible leadership ahead of 2023 polls – Ezugwu
The Secretary General of the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), Chief Willy Ezugwu, in this interview with FELIX NWANERI, speaks on the forthcoming election of a new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo and the security situation in the country, among other issues What are your thoughts on the forthcoming election to elect a new executive …
Certificate forgery suit against Obaseki expires Saturday
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday fixed today for parties in the certificate forgery suit against Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State to adopt their written addresses. The adjournment was sequel to the fact that the life span of the suit expires on Saturday, January 9, a date, it would exactly 180 days …
Edo guber: Court disqualifies Ize-Iyamu, Audu as APC candidates
I’ll appeal judgement, says governorship flag bearer The High Court sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, yesterday disqualified both governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19, 2020 governorship election in the state, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and the party’s deputy governorship candidate, Hon. Gani Audu. Justice Courage Ogbebor, in his …
FCMB appoints Yemisi Edun acting MD
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has appointed Mrs. Yemisi Edun as Acting Managing Director, in the interim, while Mr. Adam Nuru, is on leave, the lender said in a statement yesterday. The bank emphasised that Edun has not been appointed as substantive managing director. In a statement on Tuesday, the bank said Nuru, the Managing …
Finance Act: FG establishes crisis intervention fund, unclaimed funds trust fund
The Federal Government has established crisis intervention fund and unclaimed funds trust fund. The two Funds are contained in the 2020 Finance Bill, which was signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on 31st December, 2020. According to the Act, “There shall be provided out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund and the Special Accounts listed …
CJN tasks Ag. FCT chief judge on transparency, honesty
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, has asked the newly sworn-in acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Justice Salisu Garba, to always be transparent and uphold his oath of office. The CJN, who gave the charge yesterday while swearing-in the new acting Chief Judge urged him to double his …
Legion laud Oyetola’s devt stride at 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day
The Nigerian Legion has lauded Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for his development projects in the state especially creating an enabling environment for members of the Legion to thrive. Chairman, Nigerian Legion in the state, Comrade Oladimeji Olalere, spoke yesterday at the launch of 2021 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Emblem held at the Government House, …
2023: Afenifere, YPM insist on Yoruba presidency
A socio-cultural and political group for Yoruba in the South-West region of Nigeria, the Yoruba Patriots Movement (YPM) and the Pan- Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere yesterday insisted that the southwest region must produce the next president to avert crisis in the country. According to the groups, since the Constitution had recognized three regions of North, …
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