A group, Coalition of Civil Society organisations for democracy has called on Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state to resume his responsibilities without further delay or transfer power to his Deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Its Convener of the group, Dr. Tunji Asaolu, while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja noted that expressed concern over the prolonged absence of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. To this end, he called all relevant authorities to ensure the seamless transition of governance from the Akeredolu to his deputy. He noted that despite the governor’s return from overseas medical treatment, he has yet to resume his…
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has again alerted the public on the possibility of approaching thick dust haze that could lead to deterioration of horizontal visibility within the next 24 hours. It said the Inter-Tropical Discontinuity (ITD) — currently at about 9.60N Lat) is expected to retreat slightly Southwards in the next 24hrs. In a statement issued Thursday by the Agency General Manager, Public Relations, Muntari Ibrahim, disclosed that winds over 10m and 925hPa (700m) are favourable for Dust-Haze propagations into the Northern parts of the country. He noted that stations in the source region (Sahara Desert) from Chad (Faya-Largeau,…
The organised labour led by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the nationwide strike. This followed the meeting held on Wednesday between the representatives of the labour union and the federal government. The organised labour had on Tuesday embarked on a nationwide strike following the beating of NLC President, Joe Ajaero in his home state of Imo, few days before the governorship election held last Saturday, November 11. Following the beating, the labour union embarked on nationwide strike demanding the arrest and prosecution of the officers involved in the neating and molestation of…
Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army acting on credible intelligence have neutralised one terrorist in Kaduna. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1, Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, said the troops acting on credible intelligence made contact with the terrorists, which the locals referred to as bandits He said: “In its effort to clear bandits, terrorists and other criminal elements from Kaduna forests, troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army acting on credible intelligence laid ambush on bandits arms and ammunition supplier at Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State along road Kwant – Kabai – Kubusu on…
An election observer group, Gender and Election Watch (GEW) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide dedicated polling units for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in subsequent elections in the country. Its Chief Executive Officer, Brenda Anugwom, made the call in a statement issued on to highlights the group’s observations in the last Saturday off-cycle governorship election in Kogi state. She decried that the low turnout of PWDs could be attributed to factors such as the location of polling units, lack of ramps and the absence of dedicated assistants at the voting centers. Anugwom noted: “INEC should…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen has attributed the victory of Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State at the poll to the democratic disposition of President Bola Tinubu, who had shown courage in allowing free, fair and credible elections under his leadership. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had on Monday declared Governor Diri, candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the governorship election conducted in Bayelsa on Saturday. Abbas in a statement issued Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, congratulated Diri on his reelection for a second…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the old Naira notes which includes, N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations introduced in October 2022 will remain as legal tender indefinitely. Its Director of Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, in a statement issued Tuesday said all bank notes issued by the CBN in accordance with Section 20(5) of the CBN Act 2007 would continue to remain legal tender, ad infinitum. He said: “Please recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced the redesign of N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations in October 2022 and certain deadlines were set for the old design of these…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has arraigned Aisha Sabo before Justice Fadima Murtala Aminu of the Federal High Court, Damaturu, Yobe State on one -count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation to the tune of N10,473,500.00. The agency in a statement issued Tuesday said Sabo was arrested by operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of the EFCC for converting N10, 473,500.00 belonging to a petitioner to her own use. She was arraigned on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Damaturu. It said the lone-count charge reads: “That you Aisha Sabo on or about March, 2022 at Damaturu, Yobe State within the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied the alleged manipulation of accredited figures of voters in the Kogi governorship election results uploaded on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal, as reported in some sections of the media. The National Commissioner and Member Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, in a statement issued Tuesday described the reports as unfounded and therefore urged the public to disregard the misleading report and misinformation. Haruna noted: “The Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) attention has been drawn to some media reports alleging that the Commission was tampering with the accredited figures of voters…
The Minister of State, Ministry of Steel Development, Mr. Uba Ahmadu, has said that the untapped mineral resources hold the threshold of potential prosperity for the country. He added that the pursuit of steel raw materials was not merely an industrial endeavour but a cornerstone of progress, solid foundation for infrastructure, innovation, and national development. The Minister also pledged its readiness to ensure it bequests a legacy of a developed and functional Steel Sector to Nigerians for economic growth, development and a thriving future. Ahmadu, gave the hint during a one – day familiarisation tour of the National Steel Raw…