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As Naira Continues To Fall, Buhari Salutes Emefiele’s Commitment, Passion, Doggedness
President Muhammadu Buhari has rejoiced with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, as he turns 60 on Aug. 4. The President, in a congratulatory letter released by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Tuesday in Abuja, appreciated the economist/banker for his patriotic service to the country at a time of stiff economic challenges. This is even as...
IPOB Sit-At-Home Turns Bloody In Anambra As Two People Feared Dead
Two persons were allegedly killed on Monday in Nnewi, Anambra State, during a sit-at-home protest ordered by the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra. Three buses were also set ablaze in the area, The PUNCH gathered. “They were singing and shouting: ‘today is Sit-at-home. Anything sighted, even if it’s a fly must be destroyed. “There were gunshots around Izuchukwu Park junction around 6...
For 200 Job Slots, ICPC Receives 400,000 Applications
NO fewer than 400,000 Nigerians applied for the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission 200 job slots. The recruitment exercise was said to have begun early 2020 but was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ICPC spokesperson, Mrs Azuka Ogugua, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the commission had received approval to complete the process. She said, “For...
Let’s Not Hate Each Other, Osinbajo Begs Nigerians
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that despite the activities of those with a divisive agenda, Nigeria will prevail over her tribulations due to the resilience, faith, hope, and strength of its people. According to a communique by his spokesman, Laolu Akande, Prof. Osinbajo stated this at the National Social Cohesion Dialogue organized by the Africa Polling Institute held at...
No Yoruba Nation, Biafra, We’ll Live As One Nigeria — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday did not mince words about the unity and indissolubility of Nigeria when he said the country that sprawl over 923,768 km² with over 200 million people will continue to exist no matter what happens. He spoke during the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria which...
After Grilling Channels TV Anchors For Hours, DSS Asks Them To Sign Undertaking
Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, Friday released Channels Television anchors, Chamberlain Usoh and Kayode Okikiolu after quizzing them over an interview they had with Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom on Thursday. The duo were invited for questioning following a petition submitted to the service by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. The no holds barred interview they had...
Taliban Regime: We’ve No Need For Evacuation Because No Nigerian Lives In Afghanistan — FG
The Federal Government has declared that there is no Nigerian in Afghanistan who needs evacuation, following the takeover of the country by the Taliban. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission explained that its findings indicated that no Nigerian national resided in the country. Findings also indicate that Nigeria has no high commission or consulate in the Asian country. Against the backdrop of the...
Anti-Corruption: APC Group Says Buhari Has Recovered N1trn
A voluntary think-tank group of the governing All Progressives Congress, the APC Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC) on Thursday said President Muhammadu Buhari administration has recovered about N 1 trillion stolen public funds and assets in the last six years. The group, in a statement, titled “President Buhari’s fight against corruption” in Abuja signed by APC National Youth Leader, Bar....
As President, Buhari Has Broken Many Records — Presidency
THE Presidency, Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has broken many jinxes since coming on board in 2015. According to the Presidency, the most recent of such landmark achievements is the net profit announced by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, for the first time in the 44-year history of the coporation. A statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media...
Ikpeazu Appoints New Members Board For Abia Civil Service Commission [Full List]
Abia State governor, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu has appointed a new board for the State Civil Service Commission. The 5-man membership board is to be chaired by Dr. Mrs.Elizabeth Esochaghi. No reason was however given for the reconstitution of the board. It may not be unconnected with efforts to reposition the service for optimum performance. READ ALSO: After Commissioning Projects In Imo,...
