President Buhari Seeks 7 Days For A Major Decision On Currency Redesign
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday urged citizens to give him seven days to resolve the cash crunch that has become a problem across the country from the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria to change high value Naira notes…
Alliance for Deepening Democracy Launched to Track Planning and Conduct of 2023 Elections
Media and civil society stakeholders have announced the launch of the Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), a coalition of organizations from various sectors working collaboratively to engage critical aspects, stages and actors in the 2023 general elections in order to ensure…
Don’t Mortgage Nigeria’s Unity for Personal Interests, PDP Replies Clark
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has admonished political leaders to desist from using their comments to stoke the embers of discord between the North and the South ahead of the general elections. Spokesman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Mr….
International Friendly: Flying Eagles Defeats Junior Chipolopolo 4-2 In Abuja
Nigeria outclassed Zambia in a fire-packed and hugely entertaining U20 international friendly in Abuja on Friday evening, as both countries ratcheted up their preparations for this year’s Africa U20 Cup of Nations starting in Egypt in a fortnight. Isah Ladan…
2023: Group Set for Mega Endorsement of Candidates In Enugu
Ahead of the forthcoming general election, an amalgamation of civil society organisations and socio-political groups in Enugu North Senatorial district of Enugu State, under the aegis of Nsukka Democratic Movement (NDM), has concluded plans to adopt candidates for various positions…
Why CBN Must Revisit Cash Swap Deadline, Withdrawal Limit Policies — Arewa Groups
Arewa groups under the aegis of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has restated its demand for the immediate reversal of the cash withdrawal limit policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the time set for the exchange…
Unknown Gunmen Invade Court Premises, Shoot Sitting Judge Dead
It was a black Thursday as unknown gunmen invaded a court premises while the court was in session and shot dead Nnaemeka Ugboma, the chairman of Ejemekwuru Customary Court in Oguta local government area of Imo State. According to eyewitnesses,…
Why You Should Resign As Atiku’s Running Mate, Apologise To Southern Governors – Clark To Okowa
An elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clark, has asked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to resign as Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and apologise to his Southern Governor-colleagues for allegedly betraying them…
SDP’s Prince Adewole Adebayo Speaks On Security, Economy At NBA Dialogue
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo has promised to put the right system in place to tackle insecurity if elected into office. Speaking at the Nigerian Bar Association State of The Nation Dialogue on Security, Economy…
2023: Court Orders INEC To Accept LP Candidates In 24 States (Full List)
As Nigeria’s 2023 general elections draws nearer, Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept the nominations of candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in 24 states of…
NANS, Youths Endorse Federal Lawmaker for 2nd Term
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has endorsed House of Representatives member, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe as their preferred candidate from the Oluyole Federal Constituency. Led by the National Vice President, External Affairs, Comrade Akinteye Obatunde Afeez, the students’ body on…
