INEC: AAC, NNPP yet to upload governorship candidates’ details on nomination portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the African Action Congress (AAC) and New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) are yet to upload details of their governorship candidates on the commission’s nomination portal. According to the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general election released by the commission on February 26, political […]
Nigerian politicians use public funds as personal piggybanks, says Badenoch, UK PM hopeful
Kemi Badenoch, former UK equalities minister, has taken a swipe at Nigerian politicians and accused them of using public funds for their private matters. Badenoch, a UK member of parliament of Nigerian descent, said this on Monday during an event to mark the commencement of her campaign for the office of the UK […]
Pope appoints women as members of bishops’ advisory committee — first time ever
Pope Francis has named three women as members of the Catholic dicastery for bishops. The female members are Raffaella Petrini, a nun and secretary-general of the governorate of the Vatican City State; Yvonne Reungoat, a nun and former superior-general of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians; and Maria Lia Zervino, president of […]
US inflation rate jumps to 9.1% — highest in almost 41 years
The annual inflation rate of the United States reached 9.1 percent in June, the highest rate in almost 41 years. The Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) disclosed this on Wednesday in its latest consumer price inflation (CPI) report. It said the pace of the consumer-price index increased in June compared to May’s […]
Muslim-Muslim ticket: Don’t let any pastor or Imam tell you who to vote, Keyamo tells Nigerians
Festus Keyamo, minister of state, labour and employment, says Nigerians should not allow clerics of any faith to influence their voting pattern in the 2023 presidential election. Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) had, on Sunday, announced Kashim Shettima, former Borno governor, as his running mate for the […]
IGP bans use of SPY number plates, orders arrest of defaulting officers
Usman Alkali Baba, the inspector-general of police, has ordered a ban on the use of police SPY vehicle number plates across the country. The IGP said the ban is without exception, “irrespective of whether it is authorised or not”, adding that all authorisations are also revoked indefinitely. Muyiwa Adejobi, the force public […]
Another Kuje prison escapee recaptured in Ogun
The Ogun state police command has announced the arrest of Yakubu Abdulmumuni, one of the inmates that escaped from Kuje prison. Last Tuesday, insurgents attacked the correctional service facility in the federal capital territory (FCT). Over 900 inmates, including several Boko Haram suspects, escaped from the prison. Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesperson of […]
Appeal court directs NBC to address sublicensing complaints against MultiChoice
The court of appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has asked National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to address the sublicense requests from MultiChoice Nigeria Limited by Metro Digital Limited. Metro Digital is a multi-channel terrestrial digital satellite service provider in Nigeria. MultiChoice is the South African owner of the satellite television services, DStv and […]
Muslim-Muslim ticket: APC isn’t the only party… there’re options, says Catholic priest
John Oluoma, priest of the Catholic archdiocese of Abuja, says Nigerians who are worried about the Muslim-Muslim ticket fielded by the All Progressives Congress (APC) are not ready to make an informed choice in the 2023 elections. Bola Tinubu, APC presidential candidate, on Sunday, announced Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno, as his running […]
Delta governorship: Orubebe appointed DG of Omo-Agege campaign council
Ovie Omo-Agege, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, has appointed Godsday Orubebe, former minister of Niger Delta affairs, as director-general of his campaign council. In a statement on Wednesday, Omo-Agege said Orubebe will lead “critical engagements” that would culminate in the defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at […]