The Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commissions, Abdul Rasheed Bawa, on Wednesday, raised an alarm over plans by politicians to buy votes in kind and not only in cash during the general elections. He made this assertion during an interview on Channels Television’s election programme, The 2023 Verdict. The EFCC chairman, who confirmed […]
Andersen, an independent tax and business advisory firm has said that the parallel rate of the naira may fall to N900 in 2023 from demand pressure if mitigating measures are not taken. The firm that has a worldwide presence through the member firms and collaborating firms of Andersen Global disclosed this in its report […]
U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Nigerians have a chance to make their voices heard in during the February 25th election. In a video message shared on Wednesday By the U.S Embassy & Consulate in Nigeria, Blinken said the people of Nigeria have a chance to make their voices heard and to choose […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned a case instituted by the state governments against the Federal Government challenging the implementation of the naira redesign. The apex court adjourned the case to March 3 for judgement. Earlier, the apex court consolidated the suits instituted by over 12 state governments. At the last hearing on February […]
A popular Radio Station, Wish FM 99.5 and Atlantic Television Network in Ozuoba, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State have been attacked by gunmen with explosive devices suspected to be dynamites amid sporadic gunshots. The incident, which occurred around 8:40pm, on Tuesday led to the destruction of some equipment and properties. […]
A former National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Eddy Olafeso, has called on the G-5 governors who have refused to support the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to retrace their steps. The G-5 governors, also known as Integrity Group, are Governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of Oyo […]
FORMER governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, says only victory of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, will resolve the spate of anger among the South Eastern people Ihedioha stated this on Wednesday during a town hall meeting organised by youths of the party for students, themed: ‘Youths and […]
The presidential candidates of 18 political parties signed a pact towards a peaceful election this Saturday. All the candidates converged on the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Wednesday for the landmark occasion. Among the presidential candidates present were Bola Tinubu (APC); Peter Obi (LP), Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Rabiu Kwankwaso (NNPP), and Dan Nwanyanwu (ZLP). […]
Ahead of the February 25 presidential election, former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged politicians not to seek power at all costs but to eschew hatred and violence and embrace true sportsmanship, during and after the poll. “To politicians, this is a time to be circumspect in our actions and work towards consolidating our democracy,” […]
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adakole Ijogi, said the Middle Belt Forum has directed the people of the area to vote for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi. He also said he will vote for the former Anambra State governor on February 25 and expressed doubt on the […]
