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Edo 2024: Idahosa emerges APC candidate
Dennis Idahosa, a member of the House of Representatives, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Edo State governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, who chaired the APC Edo Governorship Primary Election Committee, made the announcement in Benin following the conclusion of the election on Saturday. Uzodinma revealed that Idahosa secured 40,483 votes, defeating eight other contenders in the race. Notably, Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and Chief Lucky Imasuen had withdrawn from the primary election.
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Resign now if Nigeria’s problems overwhelm you – PDP governors tell Tinubu govt
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have advised the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, led by President Bola Tinubu, to step down if they are unable to mobilize Nigerians, along with all government organs and tiers, for sustainable solutions to the nation’s numerous challenges. In a statement issued on Saturday, February 17, by Cyril Maduabum, Director General of the PDP Governors Forum, the governors emphasized that the hardships endured by Nigerians transcend tribal, religious, or party affiliations, highlighting that hunger breeds discontent. The PDP Governors reiterated to the APC-led administration the essential obligation to remember…
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“No Nigerian university is allowed to charge fees in dollars” – NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has affirmed that no tertiary institution in Nigeria is permitted to impose tuition fees in dollars. Chris Maiyaki, the acting Executive Secretary of NUC, made this declaration during a media briefing with education reporters in Abuja on Thursday, Feb. 15. His statement was prompted by an announcement from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which summoned proprietors of private universities and other higher learning institutions in Nigeria suspected of levying fees in dollars. Maiyaki said: “On the dollarisation of tuition fees in this said university, we have investigated it and the university is not…
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Travel allowances by cash no longer permitted — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declared that from now on, Personal and Basic Travel Allowances will exclusively be disbursed through electronic channels, eliminating cash transactions. The directive was issued by Hassan Mahmud, the Director of the Trade and Exchange Department at the CBN, in a circular dated February 14, 2024. The CBN has instructed all authorized dealers and the general public to take note of this directive and adhere to it accordingly. The circular titled, ‘Allowable Channels For Payout Of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) And Business Travel Allowance (BTA)’ read; “Memorandum 8 of the Foreign Exchange manual and…
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We will account for all donations received during presidential election – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has pledged that his campaign team will provide a transparent account of the donations received during the previous election. Obi stated that the Obi-Datti campaign team has initiated a process of public disclosure regarding the funds received during the 2023 presidential election. This announcement follows allegations made by the suspended National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, who accused the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, of misappropriating N3.5 billion. In response, Abure refuted the accusations and indicated his intention to pursue legal action against Opara. However, Obi posted on…
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Tinubu appoints Son-in-law as CEO Federal Housing Authority (FHA)
Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of his son-in-law, Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo, as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). Ojo, a former member of the House of Representatives, is married to Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, one of the president’s daughters. Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesperson, conveyed in a statement on Thursday that Tinubu also designated Mathias Terwase Byuan as the Executive Director (Housing Finance & Accounts), Umar Dankane Abdullahi as the Executive Director (Business Development), Oluremi Omowaiye as the Executive Director (Project Implementation), and Ezekiel Nya-Etok as the Executive Director (Business Development and Portfolios), as…
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Atiku, Tinubu, Obi should be in jail if we are to run a smooth country – Deji Adeyanju
Human Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju has asserted that President Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi of the Labour Party ought to be incarcerated. Adeyanju criticized Tinubu and other presidential candidates for their alleged failure to serve the interests of Nigerians, attributing the current hardships in the country to their shortcomings. Speaking at a protest in Abuja, the constitutional lawyer lamented the depreciation of the Nigerian currency compared to other West African currencies. According to Adeyanju, “We have warned Nigerians severally but it seems they have a covenant with oppression and…
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Wike places N20m bounty on two kidnappers in the FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Nyesom Wike, has announced a bounty of N20 million for the capture of two notorious kidnappers, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, who have been causing terror in the nation’s capital. These suspects, hailing from Niger State, are believed to be responsible for the abduction of two defense personnel from an Army Estate, as well as other prominent individuals in Abuja. Additionally, they are implicated in the gang that murdered a district head in Abuja and conducted kidnappings in Kabusa, Kutu, and surrounding villages within the FCT. Wike made this declaration during a…
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We will soon be out of these problems – Ganduje assures Nigerians
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, expressed optimism about Nigeria’s ability to overcome its challenges, citing recent developments. Ganduje made these remarks during his attendance at the Concerned North Central APC Stakeholders and Elders Forum in Abuja. According to him, “There is no doubt that there is an opposition, but we believe with your cooperation, we will not continue to listen to undesirable elements who are not focused. “Who are not real party men, who want to see us that we are in disarray? We have no place for that; we are people, politicians…
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Repentant Boko Haram terrorists swore an oath with the Quran not to return to the bush to fight – Borno State Government
The Borno State Government has said that the 160,000 repentant Boko Haram terrorists have sworn to an oath with the Quran not to kill any longer The state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, disclosed this on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, when she spoke at the public presentation of survivors, victims and deradicalized women of Boko Haram by the UKAID-assisted Maiduguri-based non-governmental organization, Allamin Foundation. She stated this following the growing public fears that the resurgence of terror in the Northeast was being caused by the repentant terrorists reneging on their repentance and trooping back to the…
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Tinubu departs Abuja for Addis Ababa
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart from Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. This year’s summit focuses on the theme “Educate an African Fit for the 21st Century: Building Resilient Education Systems for Increased Access to Inclusive, Lifelong, Quality, and Relevant Learning in Africa.” According to a statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelali, President Tinubu will engage in high-level discussions with other African leaders on topics such as institutional reforms of the…
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Wake up to your responsibilities, the Federal Government is not the actor in town – Presidency warns Governors
The Presidency has urged state governors and council chairmen to take decisive action in addressing the food crisis and hardships in Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized the importance of governors and local government chairmen enhancing food production within their jurisdictions for the betterment of Nigeria. On X, Onanuga criticized governors for shifting blame onto the Federal Government for the country’s food shortage. “Let the governors and council chairmen wake up to their responsibilities. The Federal Government is not the only actor in town. “You have your duties cut out for you.…
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