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Tinubu off to Riyadh for Saudi-Africa Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Thursday, leave Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi-Africa Summit, which is scheduled to take place in Riyadh on November 10, 2023. The president will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman; Coordinating Minister of the Economy
CDD lists factors that’ll shape off-cycle elections
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said Saturday’s governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states is a form of referendum on new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Director, CDD, Idayat Hassan, said this in a statement, on Wednesday . She also said that disinformation by political actors is a major threat
Rulings: PDP supporters block road to protest Lalong, others’ victory
Many supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have staged a massive protest in Jos, Plateau State capital, against the recent election judgements of the Court of Appeal in Abuja which sacked several PDP’s state and federal legislators. The rulings were in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates, including the Minister
Stakeholders to CSOs: Engage lawmakers to address legal, regulatory barriers
Stakeholders have urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to engage with the new administration, especially the lawmakers to help address legal and regulatory barriers that impede their effectiveness. They spoke Wednesday in Abuja at the 2nd National Conference on Civil Society Operational Environment, organised by the CSO Accountability and Transparency Initiative (CATi) and co-funded by the
Old naira notes remain legal tender, says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned against the rejection of any bank notes it has issued in line with the provision of the CBN Act 2007. This comes amidst fears that the old banknotes may cease to be legal tender by December 2023. On March 3, the Supreme court had ordered that old
Tinubu: Nigeria’s prosperity assured with reliable census
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria’s prosperity is guaranteed with the conduct of a reliable and dependable population and housing census in the country. The president said this on Wednesday during the launch of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (e-CRVS), alongside the National Geospatial Data Repository and the National Coordination
PHOTOS: Emefiele granted bail as EFCC finally presents Ex-CBN Gov in court
Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, on Wednesday appeared before an Abuja High Court sitting at Maitama to answer corruption charge that the Federal Government preferred against him. Justice Olukayode Adeniyi granted Emefiele bail and ordered that he should be released immediately to his lawyers, who were charged with
Palestine not under Hamas captivity – Envoy
Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Abdallah Abu Shawesh, has said the country was not under the captivity of Hamas, an acronym of the organisation’s official name, the Islamic Resistance Movement. The envoy who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday said the claim by the Israeli government that it is trying to free the
Benue teaching hospital lacks referral status – CMD
The new Chief Medical Director of Benue State Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi, Dr Stephen Hwande, on Wednesday expressed worry that the hospital does not have the status of a referral place. Hwande said the facility he met on the ground cannot handle trauma at the highest level nor could it possibly do renal transplant,
Tinubu signs N2.17trn 2023 supplementary budget
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the second 2023 supplementary appropriation bill, totalling N2,176,791,286,033 into law. The bill was recently passed by the National Assembly amid controversy over the provision for a presidential yacht by the Navy and over N6bn allocated for vehicles to the State House. The signing took place during a brief event
Transfer: Real Madrid give three reasons they won’t sign Mbappe again
Real Madrid have decided not to sign Kylian Mbappe next summer, even if he leaves Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Mbappe has been the LaLiga giants’ main transfer target for years. But according to CadenaSER, Madrid have ended their interest in the France captain. As it stands, Mbappe is in the final months of
Transfer: Real Madrid give three reasons they won’t sign Mbappe again
Admission racketeering: Senate summons education minister, JAMB registrar, UNN VC
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Education, Tahir Mamman, the Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede and the Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Charles Igwe, over alleged admissions racketeering. They are to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Public Petitions and Privileges, and the committees
Admission racketeering: Senate summons education minister, JAMB registrar, UNN VC
‘E go shock you well, Young Duu will be successful’ – Carterefe replies Portable
Nigerian skitmaker and musician, Carterefe, has responded to Portable’s allegations that he “stole” his artist, Young Duu, from him. He said Portable “is dumb”, stressing that he would not go all out for Young Duu. The ‘Machala’ crooner vowed to shock Portable by making sure Young Duu is successful in the music industry. In an
‘E go shock you well, Young Duu will be successful’ – Carterefe replies Portable
Court releases Emefiele to 3 SANs
The fear of the possible re-arrest of former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was laid to rest on Wednesday evening as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) released him to three senior advocates of Nigeria in obedience to a court order. Emefiele was handed over to his lead
Court releases Emefiele to 3 SANs
You’re not Ronaldinho or Zidane – Berbatov advises Man Utd star
Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has advised Antony to stop doing ‘stupid’ things, insisting that the winger is not Ronaldinho or Zinedine Zidane. Berbatov believes Antony can succeed at Man United if he becomes a more selfless player for Erik ten Hag’s side. He feels the 23-year-old needs to focus less on ‘stupid’ tricks
You’re not Ronaldinho or Zidane – Berbatov advises Man Utd star
Fire guts BBNaija Tochi’s house Video
Fire has gutted the house of former Big Brother Naija housemate Tochukwu Okechukwu, popularly known as Tochi. The reality star made this known in a series of posts on his official X. Speaking about the outbreak, he noted that he was trapped in traffic when the incident occurred. Sharing the clip of the incident, Tochi
Fire guts BBNaija Tochi’s house Video
NSCDC arrests 15 suspected vandals of critical infrastructure in FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command says it has arrested no fewer than fifteen suspected vandals, scavengers and miscreants who specialized in vandalizing critical public infrastructure. The Command disclosed this on Wednesday. According to the Command, the arrests were made as part of its scaled-up routine night operations within the territory.
NSCDC arrests 15 suspected vandals of critical infrastructure in FCT
NPFL: Mangut right coach for Plateau United – Mutla
Plateau United General Manager Habila Mutla said the club didn’t make a mistake in appointing Mbwas Mangut as the head coach of the team. Mangut was appointed at the start of the 2023–24 Nigeria Premier Football League season after the departure of Fidelis Ilechukwu from the club. The Peace Boys have recorded three wins, one
NPFL: Mangut right coach for Plateau United – Mutla
Attack on NLC President: All Imo flights blacklisted nationwide
Following the ongoing strike action declared by the organized labour, unions in the aviation industry on Wednesday directed the withdrawal of all flights to Owerri, Imo State, from all airports across the country. DAILY POST recalls that the Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), had declared a nationwide strike following the
Attack on NLC President: All Imo flights blacklisted nationwide
Tinubu to depart Abuja for Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Saudi-Africa Summit. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the Summit is scheduled for November 10, 2023. According to the statement, at the Summit, the President will underscore Nigeria’s
Tinubu to depart Abuja for Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh
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