2023: Sokoto receives 3,991 BVAS , distributes PVCs -INEC
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Ahead of the 2023 general elections , the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) , Sokoto office says it has received no fewer than 3,991 units of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System(BVAS). Similarly, it disclosed that it is in full control of the wheel of progress of the 2023 elections. ” The Commission […]
2023: Tinubu is a game changer, transformer Nigeria needs – APC stalwart, Yazid
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto All Progressives Congress stalwart in Sokoto state, Hajiya Munawwarah Yazid has said that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be a game changer with capacity to transform the country if elected. ” Nigerians will enjoy more dividends of democracy and good governance if they elect Tinubu and Shettima in 2023.” She said […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Monday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. President, Muhammadu Buhari, will today hold an emergency meeting with security chiefs in Abuja. Buhari, who was earlier scheduled to inaugurate the NASENI Complex, summoned the meeting which is expected to review and strengthen the security network in the country. 2. The leader of the […]
Naira redesign: ‘Those with illicit money buried under soil will have problem’ – Buhari supports CBN
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, backed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to launch new designs of the naira denominations. Buhari said Nigerians with illicit money stashed in the soil would have problems with the new naira notes. He, however, assured that Nigerians would gain a lot when the redesigned new notes […]
Soro Soke’! The rebellious phrase that got the youth going
In loving memory of those who joined the protest and those who lost their lives in lekki toll gate (2020) In the year 2020, something that had never happened in the history of Nigeria’s 60 years of independence took place; Nigerian youth come together with one voice against something. Social media was on fire! As […]
Minister of finance dissociates self from naira redesign policy
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning , Zainab Ahmed, has dissociated herself from the Naira redesign policy fixed for December 15, 2022 by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Minister, who commented on the policy in response to question raised by Senators during the 2023 budget defence session she had with the Senate […]
Sokoto police nab suspect in possession of bulk PVCs, decorate 7 officers
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto In its bid to actively show commitment to ensuring free,fair and credible polls by INEC in the state, the Sokoto state police command said it has arrested one Nasiru Idris in possession of bulk permanent voters cards (PVCs). The suspect who is from Sabon Birni local government was arrested on October […]
2023: We ‘re intact , formidable – Sokoto APC youths group denies fusing into PDP
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Coalition of APC supporters group wing of the All Progressives Congress in Sokoto state on Wednesday distanced it self from alleged formal collapse of its structure into the PDP, vowing that it will resist all desperate measures by PDP to mislead the public on the group’s focus, strength , loyalty […]
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning
Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The new British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has promised to place economic stability and confidence at the heart of his government’s agenda. The 42-year-old of Indian ancestry was on Tuesday appointed PM by King Charles III after their meeting at Buckingham Palace. 2. Rivers State […]
INEC releases Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi gov election timetable
The Independent National Electoral Commission has released timetable and schedule of activities for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi state governorship elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Festus Okoye on Tuesday. INEC revealed that the governorship elections of these three states would hold […]