We Are Ready, Elections Will Hold On Saturday – INEC Boss
The chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the presidential election date still remains February 25. Speaking on Wednesday at the signing of the national peace accord by presidential candidates, Yakubu said the commission is ready for the presidential and national assembly elections. He highlighted some activities of the commission to […]
Supreme Court Adjourn New Naira case till March 3, Nigerians React
The Supreme Court on Wednesday concluded hearing in the suit brought against the Federal Government on the controversial Naira re-design policy and fixed March 3 to give judgment. Justice John Inyang Okoro fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the suit by some States of the Federation. The states led by Kaduna, Kogi […]
A PROPHET AND HIS PEOPLE 2 – By Lambert Oparah
This morning a friend of mine and an aide to Governor Samuel Ortom sent me a video clip of His Excellency addressing the Igbo Community in Benue State.
CBN to prosecute anyone spreading fake news
The Central Bank of Nigeria has threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone spreading fake news about the naira redesign policy. This threat was contained in a statement on Tuesday jointly signed by the CBN’s Deputy Governor, Corporate Services, Edward Adamu, and Director, Corporate Communications, Osita Nwanisobi. The CBN in reaction to a purported press release […]
NEWS TITBIT
Good day! below are News stories across Nigeria and Abroad: 1. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC said a total of 146,913 domestic and international observers will be deployed for the 2023 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this at the INEC briefing for observers of the 2023 general election in Abuja […]
150 Nigerians Sent Back from Niger Republic
The Federal Government, in collaboration with International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), has sent back 150 stranded Nigerians from (Niamey) Niger Republic. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, disclosed this while receiving the returnees at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in […]
NEWS TITBIT
Good day! below are summary of News stories across Nigeria and Abroad: 1. The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from engaging, using, or further dealing with the Chairman of the Lagos Parks and Garages, Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo, in the […]
Vote for a leader with capacity and character – Bishop Oyedepo
The founder of Living Faith Church also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has urged worshipers to vote wisely in the Saturday presidential election. The renowned bishop said he is for the peace and stability of Nigeria. Speaking during a sermon on Sunday at the Winners Chapel, the cleric also said Nigeria is not […]
Kaduna Govt warns residents against protests
The Kaduna State Government on Sunday warned against any unruly behaviour that can lead to a breakdown of law and order. The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan in a statement said the warning became necessary following credible intelligence received. According to him, the state government received reports of […]
Elections Will Still Hold Nationwide Despite Cash Crunch And Protests – INEC Assures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured that the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold nationwide despite the cash crunch and protests in some parts of the country. Following the re-design of the N200, N500 and N1,000 by the Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigerians have been experiencing difficulty having access to […]