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EFCC operatives storm Okorocha’s house
In what has been described by his aides as a ploy to prevent him for going for the All Progressives Congress (APC) screening of presidential aspirants scheduled for today, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday stormed the Maitama, Abuja residence of former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha.
JUST IN: CBN increases lending rate to 13.5% to rein in rising inflation
Abdulwahab Isa, Abuja To tame aggressive acceleration in inflation and prices, Central Bank of Nigeria on Tuesday raised its lending rate, Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 13.5 per cent – the first time in two and half years. The decision will in addition mop up liquidity ahead of the 2023 general elections. CBN Governor,
Finally, Ibori’s daughter, Erhiatake; Oboro win PDP Reps tickets
Barr Evelyn Oboro has finally won the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) ticket to contest the House of Representatives seat of Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie federal constituency in the 2023 General Election. Oboro won the PDP House of Representatives ticket after a rerun was conducted on Tuesday. The PDP primary elections for the ticket had ended in
Wike Dissolves Cabinet 5 Days to PDP Presidential Primaries
The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike has dissolved the State Executive Council. The dissolution takes immediate effect from today, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. According to a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, the Chief of Staff to the Governor and Senior Special Assistants were among those affected. The governor
Circular Economy: Lagos, experts, stakeholders map out implementation plans
Muritala Ayinla The Lagos State Government and environmental stakeholders have called on residents, firms and other experts to brace for the implementation of a more sustainable environmental policy to ensure a greener Lagos. Speaking at stakeholders’ workshop organised by the implementing consultants, Nondunna Limited on Monday evening, through the Lagos State Environment Protection Agency
Upset, as Sen. Gyang loses return bid to Rep
Musa Pam, Jos A vibrant Senator in the 9th Assembly and Senator Representing Plateau North in the National Assembly Sen. Istifanus Dung Gyang has lost the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election to the Member Representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Simon Mwadkwon who clinched the party’s Senatorial ticket for
APC Primary: Orji Kalu to return unopposed
Chief whip of the Senate, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu will emerge as the senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state at the end of Friday’s primaries. Kalu represents Abia North in the Senate and has received overwhelming applause and commendation for rebuilding Abia North in the three years he
Xavi says Barcelona need rebuild, silent on Lewandowski
Coach Xavi Hernandez said Tuesday his Barcelona team must be rebuilt after a turbulent season but refused to be drawn on whether Robert Lewandowski was a transfer target. The Catalan giants finished 13 points behind LaLiga champions Real Madrid, their campaign ending in a whimper on Sunday with a 2-0 home defeat to
Man Utd need ‘major surgery’ under Ten Hag – Dwight Yorke
Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke said Tuesday that new coach Erik ten Hag must perform “major surgery” at the club to get them back to the top. Yorke, who won three Premier League titles, the Champions League and the FA Cup with United, spent the last fortnight around Old Trafford and saw
Domestic Refining: FG urges synergy in midstream, downstream sectors
The Federal Government has called for synergy among stakeholders in the midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry in order to strengthen local content and boost the country’s domestic refining capacity. In an address at the opening ceremony of a two-day dialogue on “Maximising Potential in the Midstream and Downstream Oil
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