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PRP Speaks On Kola Abiola Stepping Down For Tinubu
Reports that the Peoples Redemption Party’s (PRP) presidential candidate, Kolawale Abiola, had resigned in favour of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress have been refuted by the party. Samson Okusanya, the party’s state chairman, addressed a press conference in the capital of Ogun State, Abeokuta, on Thursday and denied allegations that the party had disintegrated in favour of Tinubu. Okusanya said...
Naira Notes Scarcity Election Rigging Plot — Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described scarcity of cash and fuel at the twilight of election as a plot for rigging. Gbajabiamila stated this in Lagos on Thursday during his constituency outreach programme where he distributed several items including 116 cars, thousands of laptops, among other items to the beneficiaries. He also inaugurated the 8 mini stadia...
New Naira Policy: Nigerians In Hardship, Lawan Cries Out
The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, has bemoaned the poor implementation of the naira redesign which has no doubt brought hardship to millions of Nigerians. Lawan noted that although the policy was laudable its poor implementation had beclouded the merits therein. The Senate president made this known in a statement he personally signed on Thursday where he sued for peace and urged...
Naira Redesign: Stop Accusing Buhari Of Breaching Supreme Court Injunction — Malami
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has said that President Muhammadu Buhari did not breach the Supreme Court’s injunction as regards the Naira redesign and currency swap issue. Malami stated that as far as the rule of law is concerned, there are many options available. The minister made the declaration today during the 67th ministerial...
2023 Election: Reject Monetary Inducement – NYSC Tells Corps Members
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has advised corps members who would be on election duty to carry out their tasks with due diligence. Mrs. Blessing Iruma, Coordinator of NYSC in Anambra, gave the admonition during a one-day pre-election sensitization programme for corps members and staff of the scheme in Amawbia, Awka South LGA, on Wednesday. Iruma said they should execute...
IGP Orders Restriction Of Movement On Saturday As Elections Hold
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered a restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation, from 12 am to 6 pm on Election Day. This is with the exception of those on essential services such as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, election observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, and...
Sen. Orji Kalu Bags NUJ Award As Most Outstanding Development Driven Senator
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has emerged 2022 Best Senator of the Year in Constituency Projects in the forthcoming Press Week of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Abuja Chapters. In a letter dated 20th February, the organisations found Senator Kalu representing Abia-North deserving of the eminent award...
Abia CP Decorates Newly Promoted Officers, Assures Electorate Peaceful Atmosphere (PHOTOS)
The Commissioner of Police Abia the command, CP Mustapha Mohammed Bala on Tuesday decorated 6 newly promoted Superintendents of Police who are now Cheif Superintendent. The police boss also assured residents of the state that his command is ready to guarantee a hitch-free elections on the Saturday's presidential and National...
New Naira Crisis: Supreme Court Fixes March 3 For Judgement
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned judgement in the new naira policy suit to March 3, 2023, ABN TV reports. With the apex court’s decision, Nigerians, especially consumer and business groups as well as professional and trade unions looking up to the apex court for a favorable judgment (today) that they expect will ameliorate their suffering, will have to wait. The...
With 146,913, Nigeria Records Highest Election Observers In History As Parties Deploy 1.5m Agents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that a total 146,913 accredited domestic and international observers will monitor the February 25, and March 11, general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja at a briefing for accredited election observers held at the National Collation Centre in the International Conference Centre (ICC). Prof Mahmood explained that...
