The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it does not sell foreign exchange to individuals or groups, adding that it sells forex in wholesale to banks who in turn resell to their customers at their discretion. The CBN’s clarification followed multiple tweets by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday claiming that it sold […]
Our neighbours to the West, the Republic of Benin, have just concluded a Presidential election, which has been considered free, fair and peaceful, from the first round, to the run-off which produced businessman Patrice Talon as winner and next President of that country of about 10 million people. Commentators have noted with delight the manner […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Former Governor of Abia state Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has promised to intervene in the crisis rocking the leadership of the South-East Governors’ Forum. Kalu, in a statement on saturday issued by his Media Centre, and signed by Rubby Obinna had sued for peace in the forum. It would be recalled […]
England staged a magnificent comeback to beat World Cup holders Germany 3-2 as manager Roy Hodgson’s new breed excelled in Berlin. Germany looked to have spoiled a promising England display with goals either side of the interval – Toni Kroos’ long-range shot deceiving keeper Jack Butland, who was then carried off injured, before Mario Gomez […]
Parents who fail to vaccinate their children in Uganda will face six months in jail, according to a new law signed by President Yoweri Museveni. It also requires children to have an immunisation card to allow them to go to school. The law will help the government reach its vaccination target, Health Minister Sarah Achieng […]
Authorities in Cameroon and Nigeria are investigating a claim from a would-be suicide bomber that she was one of a group of schoolgirls abducted in 2014. The Nigerian government is sending parents to Cameroon to attempt to identify the girl. She told investigators in Cameroon she was one of 270 kidnapped in Chibok by jihadist […]
I have thought over an issue in the last few weeks. Who are the best ambassadors of a country? The professional diplomats in well-tailored clothes, exhibiting a cultured presence aided by good diction? Or the citizens who fan out to other countries usually to make a living, and exhibiting what can be termed their national […]
An elder statesman and one of those who struggled for Nigeria’s independence, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Yusuf, the Danmasanin Kano, has commended Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar for making huge investment to the development of education and health, urging other northern governors to emulate him. The elder statesman who stated this while conferring an award on the […]
Easter is a time to reflect, a time to re-commit, a time to celebrate, NOT a time to mourn. To fully understand this, it is important that we know or at least have an idea of the socio-political environment at the time of crucifixion, what happened, the role of our Master Jesus the Christ and […]
Text of a Press Release by Civil Society Organizations on the Rivers Re-Run Election The outcome of the March 19, 2016 Rivers rerun election is yet another sore point in our national journey to a free, fair and credible electoral process. While the Electoral Management Body was busy making preparations for a credible election, the […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has urged Christians to see the Easter celebration as a period of sober reflection. He also called for prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari, “who is grappling with daunting economic and security challenges, occasioned by the drop in the price of crude oil and general insecurity in some parts of […]
The Nigerian Army has announced that some of the women abducted by the suspected Boko Haram terrorists Wednesday this week, in Madagali, Adamawa State have been rescued. Public Realtions Officer of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Mubi, Capt A.O. Fadare made the announcement Friday, in a telephone interview with NAN. Capt. Fadare explained that the […]
The Presidency has formally dissociated itself from the trending #Istandwithbuhari advocacy group and demanded the body to immediately stop claiming any alliance with the Buhari’s Administration. Similarly, office of Mr. President has demanded that the persons behind the controversial and viral #Istandwithbuhari group to stop dropping President Muhammadu Buhari’s name and his wife, Mrs. Aisha, […]
By Ayo Balogun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has promised that the Government White Paper on the civil disturbances that occurred at the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) on October 12, 2015 which led to the killing of the Managing Director of Lekki Worldwide Investment Company, Alhaji Tajudeen Disu, would soon be released. Governor […]
By Ayo Balogun Two male adults have died in a confined underground fuel tank at Berger area of Lagos, the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, (LASEMA) has confirmed. The deceased have been identified as Adekunle Ipaye and another nicknamed ‘United.’ The two died on Good Friday. LASEMA Spokesperson, Mr. Michael Akindele, said Investigation conducted by […]
“Easter greetings” “Ok” “I am greeting you” “I see” “Are we quarrelling? Or you have malaria?” “Can’t you see that I am just not in the mood?” “Not in the mood to say same to you?” “Okay. Same to you” “This is the season of love, you know. Our Lord Jesus Christ died on the […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia The Abia state police Command have arrested a gang of students armed robbery suspects, involving a student of Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo state, and a graduate of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU), Abia state. According to the police,”Uzoukwu Chukwudi, a 21-year-old male student of the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, […]
Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi has been announced as the new Super Eagles Captain. The interim Captain and striker, Ahmed Musa, made the announcement Thursday, at a press conference in Kaduna. He also handed over the Captain’s band to the new team head. The development occurred about 24 hours to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) […]
The Ministerial Committee aimed at fast-tracking the passage into law of the Motion Picture Practitioners Council of Nigeria (MOPPICON) Bill is to be inaugurated Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Conference Room of the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, announced this Thursday in Abuja. The 17- member Committee, […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Senate President, Bukola Saraki has again lost in his bid to stop the Code of Conduct (CCT) Tribunal from hearing the suit alleging against him, false assets declaration. Saraki’s new Leading Counsel and former AGF, Mr. Kanu Agabi (SAN) had about two weeks ago during the resumed hearing of the trial, filed […]
