Bandit leader flaunts redesigned naira notes, claims to have ‘plenty in sacks’
Kachalla Baleri, a bandit kingpin, terrorising Kaduna communities has released a video clip showing off the redesigned naira notes. In the video, Baleri could be seen alongside some armed men displaying N1000 and N200 notes. The bandit kingpin who claimed to have used some of the new notes to buy ammunition said […]
Buhari is in total support of Tinubu, says Lai
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, says President Muhammadu Buhari is in total support of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The minister said the president’s campaign for the APC flagbearer is an indication of his support. Mohammed made the remark following a statement credited to Nasir […]
US lawmakers ask Biden to re-designate Nigeria as religious freedom violator
United States lawmakers have asked President Joe Biden to re-designate Nigeria as a country of particular concern (CPC) for violations of religious freedom. Nigeria was first designated as a CPC in December 2020 by the US department of state due to frequent religious conflicts and attacks by the Boko Haram sect. But […]
Supreme court dismisses suit challenging Oyetola’s participation in Osun election
The supreme court has affirmed the candidature of Gboyega Oyetola in the Osun state governorship election held on July 16, 2022. A five-member panel of the apex court led by Centus Nweze, on Thursday, held that the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lacked merit and directed Kehinde Ogunwumiju, the counsel to […]
Rivers withdraws approval for Atiku campaign venue over ‘plot to share facility with APC faction’
The Rivers state government has revoked its approval of Adokiye Amiesimaka stadium for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to use for its presidential campaign rally. The Rivers government had approved the venue for Atiku Abubakar, standard-bearer of the PDP, to use for his campaign rally scheduled to hold on February 11. But […]
NNPP asks Atiku to step down for Kwankwaso
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says Atiku Abubakar, standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), should shelve his presidential bid for Rabiu Kwankwaso. At a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Rufa’i Alkali, NNPP national chairperson, said the claim that Abubakar is in talks with his party so he could be […]
IMF upgrades Nigeria’s 2023 economic growth prospects to 3.2%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded Nigeria’s economic growth projection to 3.2 percent in 2023. The latest forecast is 0.1 percentage point higher than the 3.0 percent earlier projected in its October 2022 report. The Washington-based institution, in its recently released January 2023 world economic outlook (WEO), explained that the small […]
Aisha Buhari shares el-Rufai video on ‘elements in Aso Villa working against APC’
Aisha, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, has shared a video clip of an interview featuring Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, on her Instagram page. Earlier on Wednesday, el-Rufai, in an interview on Channels Television, said there are persons in Buhari’s administration working to ensure the All Progressives Congress (APC) loses the presidential election. […]
‘What an insult!’ — Udom reacts to Tinubu’s ‘that boy that brought Atiku’ jibe
Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom, says political campaigns should be about addressing issues affecting the country — not attacks on individuals. Emmanuel spoke on Tuesday while inaugurating the newly appointed permanent secretaries, chairpersons and members of boards and commissions, and the transition committee in Uyo, the state capital. While campaigning in […]
Lai: FG not aware of Aso Villa elements | Credible poll means not favouring anyone
The federal government has reacted to a claim by Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, that there are “elements” in the Aso Villa who are working against the All Progressives Congress (APC). Earlier on Wednesday, el-Rufai had alleged that some persons within the government are not happy with the outcome of the APC presidential […]