Governor Godwin Emefiele of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has Emefiele expressed gratitude to those that purchased the APC Presidential nomination forms for him, saying if he decides to contest, he would use his personal resources.In a series of tweets on Saturday, he said he is yet to make up his mind on 2023 Presidency. Emefiele came under intense pressure to resign since the expression interest and nomination forms of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) were purchased on his behalf on Friday.He added that he would make up his mind in a few days ahead. “I am humbled…
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The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, has indicated that Nigerians can change the nation’s trajectory of bad leadership and under-development during the 2023 general elections by voting rightlyHe gave the indication in a statement released in Abuja, on Saturday, he reminded Nigerians about the power of their votes to decide their own destiny as the country enters the critical phase of electioneering ahead of 2023.“As Nigerians who desire a national retrieval and restoration of the lost glory, we must use our thumbs to rescue ourselves by voting in responsible and committed, and patriotic…
By Tunde Olusunle Perhaps the most important news item out of Kaduna, Monday April 25, 2022, was the visit of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State and and his solidarity with victims of banditry and violence in the state. In the course of that stopover in the north western state, Wike announced the donation of N200 million, to assuage the pains and dislocations suffered by victims of serial assaults on the state, by criminals and insurgents. The donation was consistent with Wike’s serial generosity, which has seen him support brother states across the country in times of need. Wike, however,…
***Lauds Catholic church, Judiciary on release of remanded priest The Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in the Diaspora (AESID) has taken swipes at the impressive remarks accorded the Engr. David Umahi-led government in Ebonyi state by President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to the state, saying “she state still remains the poverty capital of the entire Southern Nigeria.”The Ebonyi indigenes said the claim was true according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and that the fact has not changed. Rather, it has only worsened.President Buhari during a dinner organised for him by the Ebonyi state government at the new…
The National Inland Waterways Authority has expressed sadness over the unfortunate boat mishap in which 15 persons died in Mai-Adua Local Government Area of Katsina State.The incident occurred last Wednesday, 4th May, 2022 at about 11.00pm local time.General Manager Corporate Affairs Jibril Darda’u in a statement issued on Friday extended the condolences of the Authority to the families of the deceased.”We are greatly pained that this mishap occurred, despite all the measures the Authority has put in place to forestall such mishaps. “Only recently, the Authority distributed life jackets and some patrol vessels to all our Area Offices across the…
By Naseer Mijinyawa, Minna Joint security forces in Niger State have rescued 14 kidnapped victims after killing 10 terrorists at uregi community in Rafi local government area of Niger StateThe security outfit successfully neutralised 10 of the terrorists who were about to attack Uregi community during an offensive operation on Wednesday in the communityTheNiger State Commissioner for local government and internal security Mr Emmanuel Umar made the disclosure in a statement issued on Thursday in Minna.The statement indicated that 7 motorcycles and some arms and ammunitions were recovered from the armed men who were set to wreck havoc on the…
The Executive Director Conscience for Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR), Comrade Idris Miliki Abdul has asked anti graft agencies in Nigeria to turn their searchlight on the alleged donation of 30 vehicles to the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami. The activist in a statement made available to the National Update on Thursday said the Minister must be investigated for receiving the donation under whatever guise as a public office holder. He challenged the EFCC, ICPC, the Nigeria Police Force, Code of Conduct Bureau and other relevant institutions to investigate the frivolous gift.Abdul urged the agencies to…
***Expresses determination to transform Taraba Frontline Governorship contender in Taraba state, Senator Anthony George Manzo has purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms for the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the 2023 Governorship seat. Sen Manzo purchased the forms at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Friday. Displaying the forms before newsmen, Senator Manzo said he is adequately prepared to transform Taraba for the benefit of the citizenry if given the mandate. He said the state is endowed with largely untapped abundant natural resources that needs to be harnessed for the economic transformation of the state. Sen Manzo…
***As aspirant promises Girl-child, women empowerment, others Former Senate President, Senator Ameh Ebute, has called on the leadership of all political parties, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to give more women opportunities to lead at various leadership positions.Senator Ebute, specifically expressed confidence in the capacity of a House of Representatives aspirant Hon. Linda Ene Agada to give a good representation and restore hope to her people. Speaking at the official declaration to contest the Federal House of Representatives seat for Ado /Okpokwu /Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue state, by Linda Ene Agada, the former Senator said “it is…
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has paid the N100million price for the All Progressives Congress presidential nomination and expression of interest form.A group of committee of friends picked the expression of interest and nomination forms for him on Friday in the Federal Capital Territory.Though the constitution does not give room for a person occupying the position to venture in to such venture. Section 9 of the CBN Act, 2007, said the apex bank governor must not venture into any other vocation while in office and must resign in writing to the President if he nursed such…