Ahead of the December 31 deadline, the House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to begin the gradual withdrawal of the old notes from circulation. It also urged the apex bank to order commercial banks to forthwith stop cash payment to their customers with old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes but instead, engage in gradual mopping up of the old notes.The Green Chamber also urged CBN to issue more new N200, N500 and N1,000 notes The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the need CBN…
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A 41-year-old Canadian lady Adrienne Munju was on Wednesday in Abuja convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos for importing 74 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis weighing 35.20 kilograms into Nigeria. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Wednesday said Munju’s conviction followed her arraignment on two counts charge before Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of a Federal High Court, Lagos by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which arrested her at the terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA Ikeja Lagos on…
President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Ken Ohanenye, Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman and Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Gwarzo. The President also approved re-assignment of 10 ministers to new ministerial portfolios; and also approved the nomination of seven new ministers for onward transmission to Senate for confirmation. He also approved the appointment of Shehu Dikko as Chairman of the National Sports Commission. Tinubu also approved the appointment of Sunday ADare as Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation working from the Ministry of…
President Bola Tinubu has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of sports development. The decision was taken on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) ministry. The National Sports Commission would take over the role of the Ministry of Sports. The FEC also approved the merger of the Ministry of Tourism with the Ministry of Culture and Creative Economy. There would now be a Ministry of Regional Development to oversee all the regional development commissions, such as Niger Delta Development Commission, North West Development Commission, South West Development Commission, North East Development Commission.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the Rivers State Chapter’s elective congresses indefinitely. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. However, no reason was given for the sudden postponement of the congresses. In the initial timetable and schedule of activities, Ward Congress was scheduled to hold on 26th October, 2024, while 2nd November, 2024 was the date fixed for LGA Congress and 9th November, 2024 was slated for State Congress. Morka said: “The All Progressives Congress (APC) Rivers State Chapter’s elective congresses earlier scheduled for 26th…
The House of Representatives is set to probe the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi over his alleged involvement in the illegal destruction of multimillion Naira real estate investment belonging to Nigerians in diaspora. Umahi’s impending probe May not be unconnected by a petition addressed to the Chairman, House Committee on Works, Hon. Akin Alabi, by aggrieved Nigerian diasporans accused who Umahi of abuse of power and deliberate efforts aimed at undermining their investment in the Nigerian economy. The petition dated October 14th, 2024, was submitted to the House committee on October 16, 2024. The aggrieved diasporans said despite having necessary…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 55,859 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) from the last Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Ondo State were collected in all the 203 Wards across the State within five days. INEC National Commissioner ans Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, in a statement issued on Tuesday also the revealed that the cards were personally collected by new registrants as well as applicants for transfer and replacement of lost or damaged cards as provided by law. He noted: “Over a period of five days (17-21 October 2024), the Commission made the Permanent Voters…
A coalition of Non Governmental Organisations under the auspices of Foundation For African Cultural Heritage (FACH) has said that the Federal Ministry of Health has no right to legalise abortion in Nigeria. It added that the National Guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy and National Guideline on Self-Care For Sexual Reproductive and Maternal Health 2020 issued by the Federal Ministry of Health, legalizing abortion and sterilization in Nigeria are unconstitutional and illegal. The foundation in a statement jointly signed by Mrs. Haleemah Alli-Bankole for Advocacy for Moral Sex Education (AMOSED); Aham Njoku Director, Constitutional Watch (CONWATCH); and Mr. Yusuf Ayuba Director, Ayubson…
In the complex landscape of Nigerian politics, where self-interest often dominates, Hon. Shina Peller stands out as a beacon of hope and integrity. His unwavering commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians earns him both admiration and disdain from other politicians. Peller is a serial entrepreneur who has made a mark for himself in the private sector before joining politics. Often described as a Nigerian politician from another planet due to his unique approach, his determination to speak for the voiceless makes him a notable figure amidst what some might call “bad eggs” in politics. Peller is one of the…
The House of Representatives Tuesday summoned the Minister Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike over the resurgence of “one-chance” criminals and the spate of kidnappings and other security challenges in the nation’s capital. It also summoned the Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, and the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Adeola Ajayi, to appear before the House Committees on FCT, Police Affairs, and National Security and Intelligence. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent motion on national public importance moved by Hon. Dabo Haruna at the plenary on Tuesday. Presenting the motion, the…