The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has broken its silence on the ongoing protests in Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, the ECOWAS Commission urged protesters to heed the call for dialogue and peaceful resolution of their grievances. The body expressed deep concern over the violence, fatalities, and property destruction that have…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti — Abia (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong — Akwa Ibom (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene — Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba — Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa — Cross-River…
The Comptroller General of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Kemi Nandap says the sponsors of #EndBadGovernance protest in the diaspora are on a watch list and they will be arrested when entering the country. Nandap made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a combined news conference by the heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs…
The pioneer founder of the Biafra Nations League, BNL, Princewill Chimezie Richards has told campaigners of Igbo-Must-Go to expect resistance from Igbos if the threats to evict them from Lagos and South West States are carried out. The separatist leader, addied that “the government of South West will have to settle Igbos before their eviction”….
Kamala Harris has confirmed her selection of Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, as her running mate via an Instagram post. “I am proud to announce that I’ve asked @walzforgovernor to be my running mate,” Harris said. “One of the things that stood out to me about Tim is how his convictions on fighting for middle-class families…
Former Kaduna State federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has alleged that the violence which trailed the #EndBadGovernance protests in the north was an attempt to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Tuesday as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Sani disclosed that a day before the protest, money, as well as…
The Comptroller General, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, says the service will begin implementation of the duty waiver on imported foods in a week time. Adeniyi made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during a combined news conference by the heads of security agencies and Service Chiefs, convened by the Chief of Defence Staff,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted approval for a significant financial support package to facilitate the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and Providus Bank Limited. According to a statement released by Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director of Corporate Communications, this strategic move aims to enhance the resilience of Nigeria’s financial sector and mitigate…
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has apologised to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) but has maintained that he stands by his comments. During a recent interview, the former chief whip of the senate alleged that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is populated by kleptocrats. Following his comments, Ndume was removed…
The much-awaited local government election in Anambra State may eventually be held under the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo, following the strategic steps so far taken by the Governor towards setting the stage for the election. The last local government election in Anambra was had over years ago in the twilight of former Governor Peter…
