LOWDOWN: Lawan, Tinubu, Amaechi, Osinbajo… the titans in the APC presidential race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is, on paper, the favourite to win the 2023 presidential election — by virtual of being the ruling party. That is why utmost attention was paid to those who bought the presidential nomination forms despite the N100 million price tag. It is presumed that the party will zone […]
Newspaper Headlines: Parallel polls, violence mar PDP primaries for reps, state assemblies
The aftermath of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for the house of representatives and state assemblies dominated the front pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
FG imposes tax on phone calls to finance healthcare fund
The federal government has introduced a new telecommunications tax to provide finance to subsidise the cost of provision of health care services to vulnerable persons in Nigeria. This is contained in the National Health Insurance Authority Bill 2021 signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 19. Section 26(1c) of the […]
‘Return funds to our account’ — NDDC revokes 20-year-old unexecuted contracts
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) says it has revoked unexecuted contracts awarded between 2000 and 2019 following a directive from the presidency. Ibitoye Abosede, director of corporate affairs, NDDC, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Abosede said the cancellation followed recommendations of the recently-concluded forensic audit […]
Buhari will play key role in selection of APC presidential candidate, says Zulum
Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, says President Muhammadu Buhari will play a crucial role in the selection of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While hosting Rotimi Amaechi, presidential hopeful, in Maiduguri, Borno capital, on Sunday, Zulum said the APC delegates in the state are waiting for Buhari’s counsel […]
South-east APC presidential hopefuls meet in Abuja, promise to ‘align with’ Igbo candidate
Presidential hopefuls of south-east extraction on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday, held a meeting behind closed doors in Abuja. The meeting held at the Abuja residence of Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west. Among persons present at the meeting were Okorocha; Ogbonnaya Onu, former minister of science […]
APC postpones screening of presidential hopefuls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the date for the screening of its presidential hopefuls. Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the party, announced the development in a statement issued on Sunday. The screening exercise was scheduled to hold on May 23. However, Morka said a new date for the […]
FG appoints Anamekwe Nwabuoku to oversee accountant-general’s office
The federal government has approved the appointment of Anamekwe Nwabuoku to oversee the office of the accountant-general of the federation (OAGF). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Yunusa Abdullahi, spokesperson to Zainab Ahmed, the minister of finance. Nwabuoku’s appointment comes amid a probe into allegations of N80 […]
Immigration introduces passport tracking system for improved services
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has introduced a tracking system to improve the process of issuance and collection of passports. Isah Jere Idris, acting comptroller-general, NIS, disclosed this on Saturday at a virtual media briefing. In a statement, Idris said the system will allow applicants to track the status of […]
‘Over 80% of delegates excluded’ — Imo PDP suspends primaries over electoral act ‘error’
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo has suspended its state house of assembly and house of representatives primaries. The primaries were scheduled to take place on Sunday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kessinger Ikeokwu, PDP legal adviser in the state, said the suspension is as a result of an “error” […]