The Naira, on Wednesday, appreciated against the US Dollar on the unofficial parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market. In Wednesday’s trading, the exchange rate was N1,300 per dollar, representing a 0.76% increase (N10) compared to the N1,310 rate recorded on Tuesday on the black market. The persistent foreign exchange pressure, exacerbated by…
There may be more troubles for the Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Agency (ACTDA) boss, Mr Ossy Onuko, who was accused of molesting a driver with the GUO Motors last week for overtaking his convoy. This is coming as his party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has cancelled a rally which he was…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted the Supreme Court judgement that affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described the apex court’s verdict as appalling and disappointing to Nigerians. Ologunagba said the PDP and the majority of Nigerians are “alarmed, disappointed and gravely concerned with…
The Department of State Service on Wednesday, confirmed the release of former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, after 134 days. A brief statement issued last night by Spokesman of DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, said the former EFCC boss was released by the security agency. “DSS confirms release of former…
Former Vice-President of the World Bank Africa Region, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has criticized Nigeria’s current democratic practices and the transition of power by Nigerian leaders. She expressed her concerns at the International Hybrid Conference organized by the Unizik Business School (UBS) on Wednesday, at the ASUU-NAU Secretariat. The conference’s theme was “Political Transition and Economic…
Following the Supreme Court Judgment on Thursday which affirmed his election victory, President Bola Tinubu told his appointees that their jobs have been secured. The Supreme Court had in an unanimous judgement upheld Tinubu’s election in the 2023 presidential poll. The judgement followed appeals filed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party and Peter…
The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. The apex court in its ruling held that the appeal filed by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, lacked merit. “On the whole, having resolved all the issues against the appellant, it…
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has sworn-in a new commissioner. He is Mrs. Beverly Ikpeazu-Nkemdiche. Mrs Nkemdiche was sworn in yesterday as Commissioner for Special Duties at the Anambra State Government House, Awka. The position was initially occupied by Hon Sly Ezeokenwa, who is now the National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)….
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Timipre Sylva, has written the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) demanding the immediate withdrawal of the amended candidates’ list for the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa State. In a letter addressed to INEC through his counsel, Ahmed Raji, the immediate past Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, accused INEC…
The Northern Consensus Movement has withdrawn a 14-day ultimatum it issued to Igbo residents in the Northern region to leave. This action comes after consultations between the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, and leaders of the Umuchieze Cattle Market. The NCM, a coalition of socio-cultural and economically-inclined northern organizations, had initially issued the ultimatum in…
