Given the intensity and trans-national nature of marine crimes in the region, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), pushed for a database for maritime offenders, particularly pirates, yesterday. He believes that combating maritime crimes like as piraczzy, crude oil theft, and pipeline sabotage, among others, necessitates a more thorough record-keeping and data-gathering effort. Gambo explained …
If every Muslim had their way, they would visit Mecca at least once in their lives to fulfil one of Islam’s five pillars, the spiritual duty of Hajj. But, of all the obligations imposed by Islam on Muslims, performing the hajj necessitates far more than just wishes. It necessitates a large sum of money, which only the wealthy can afford, …
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and presidential aspirant on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of inciting violence in the country. The American People’s Party (APC) has been accused of sowing discord among the country’s many groups. If elected president in 2023, Atiku promised to bring Nigerians together, describing the country’s …
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President, said Wednesday that building a new Nigeria requires an active reawakening of public consciousness and trust in the youthful demography to lead the country. “The church plays a key role in moulding the country’s narrative,” he remarked. Faith is not apolitical since it is concerned with the overall wellbeing of the people. He spoke …
President Muhammadu Buhari will leave for Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, today, Sunday, May 8, 2022, to attend a United Nations-sponsored conference on the future of land, including desertification, drought, degradation, rights, restoration, and consequences for national and international economies. President Buhari joins international leaders at the Sofitel Hotel in Paris for the 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) …
For the umpteenth time, Senate President Ahmad Lawan has stated unequivocally that the ninth National Assembly will not clash with President Muhammadu Buhari’s executive branch of government. He also offered explanations for why the present National Assembly differed from earlier ones. According to a statement issued by his media aide, Ola Awoniyi, in Abuja on Sunday, the Senate President spoke …
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state chairmen have slammed the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) for criticising CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. On Saturday, the PDP asked that Mr. Emefiele be arrested, investigated, and prosecuted by security and anti-graft authorities, particularly the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), for alleged financial impropriety and abuse of authority at the CBN when he …
The youth wing of the largest Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has requested that Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele quit immediately. According to sources, the development is related to the APC’s N100 million presidential form. Within a week, Emefiele was named as one of the people who had purchased the form. However, the CBN chief stated on …
Both the Joint Taskforce and the Command and Control Secretariat have met with the Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The meeting was reportedly convened in response to the necessity to increase the enforcement of laws and norms of engagement while dealing with city clean-up and other criminal conduct in the city. Read Also: Ogun Elders Advisory Council …
Godwin Emefiele, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has responded to Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s call for his resignation over the purchase of an APC Presidential Nomination Form. On Saturday, Akeredolu demanded Emefiele’s resignation, claiming that his intention to run for office would herald the party’s demise. The angry governor of Ondo also demanded that President Muhammadu …
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has been supported for a second term by the Ogun Elders Advisory Council. Chairman of the council. Oluleye Okuboyejo, who made the announcement at the Oba’s Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, said Abiodun deserved another four years in office because of the state’s historic achievements. He said the governor had proven himself to be a …
Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has chosen the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination form to run for president in 2023. Emefiele chose the form on Friday and will announce his decision on Saturday. Emefiele’s associates allegedly paid N100 million for nomination and expression of interest forms on Friday at the International Conference Center in …
Dr Clement Illoh, a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Federal High Court in Lagos. On each of the three counts involving non-declaration of assets, he was sentenced to four years in prison. Illoh was sentenced by presiding Judge Babs Kuewunmi after he changed his “not guilty” …
Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike a.k.a. Evans has obtained new legal representation following an order from an Ikeja Special Offences Court. He is on trial with Joseph Emeka for allegedly attempting to kidnap Vincent Obianodo, Chairman of Young Shall Grow Motors. On Friday, Evans’ co-defendant in another case, Emmanuel Ochai, held a brief for Chuks Muoma (SAN), the new counsel. Evans was ordered …
President Muhammadu Buhari has told those calling for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), that Kanu’s release will be decided by a court of competent jurisdiction. He said this in Abakaliki during a two-day working visit to Ebonyi State to commission projects overseen by Governor David Umahi, during which he met …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned political parties yesterday that the June 3 deadline for naming candidates for the 2023 elections is still in place chevalier. The warning came after reports that the commission was being pressured to extend the primary deadline by several weeks. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman (Information and Voter Education), reminded political parties …
Okey Uzoho, a presidential candidate, has filed a lawsuit against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly denying him the right to run in the May 28 presidential primary. Uzoho, a lawyer and a PDP card-carrying member, cited the high cost of the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms as the reason for his decision not to run for …
While Nigerians are still adjusting to telecoms operators’ planned 40% hike in tariffs, it appears that more pain is on the way in the coming days, as the Federal Government has approved the collection of a 5% excise duty on telephone recharge cards and vouchers, according to the report. The directive was reportedly given by President Muhammadu Buhari. In a …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged all political parties in the country to stick to their primary election schedules in order to produce candidates for the 2023 elections, with the deadline set for Friday, June 3, 2022. The Commission previously released the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election on February 26, 2022. It specifies …
Before sheathing its sword, the G7, led by Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, is insisting on fairness, justice, and all-inclusive party membership, and is demanding 55 percent of the party structure. After rejecting the party structure sharing formula released for Kano in a letter to the party headquarters on February 7, the faction forwarded another letter to the APC headquarters titled: ” …
