Presidential Transition Council disowns fake programme of events in circulation
The Presidential Transition Council (PTC), has disowned the programme of events for the presidential inauguration currently in circulation on social media, describing it as fake. Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of PTC, said this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Abuja. According […]
Sudan crisis: 1,700 Nigerians soon to be evacuated – NiDCOM
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says about 1,700 Nigerians remaining in Sudan will be evacuated “in a matter of days”. Mr Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM, on Saturday said this was included in the highlights of the multi-agency briefing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on Friday. He said […]
Ekweremadu: Lawyer seeks King Charles’ intervention
A Lawyer, Kayode Ajulo, has written to King Charles III, pleading for a Prerogative of Mercy for the former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and wife, Beatrice over their conviction by a British court. He made the plea in a letter to King Charles III and made it available to newsmen in Abuja on Saturday. […]
Digging Deep: Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim on Nigeria’s 2023 Elections
By Toyin Falola “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times…” This is the epic opening to Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, considered one of the world’s classics. If this opening were adapted to the reality of Nigeria’s 2023 elections, the result would be akin to this saying, “the […]
Travelling the world with Bisi Ajala
By Olayinka Oyegbile Ajala travelled all over the world- Ebenezer Obey (A review of An African Abroad, Olabisi Ajala, Masobe Books, Lagos, 2023) Many Nigerians of my age grew up hearing the lingo “Ajala travels” to describe anyone who has wanderlust or is restless. It was a lingo that no one needs a dictionary […]
APC celebrates Lalong at 60
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Plateau chapter, has felicitated with Gov. Simon Lalong as he celebrates his 60th birthday anniversary on May 5. The party’s goodwill message was signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr Sylvanus Namang, and made available to newsmen on Friday in Jos. Namang said that attaining the remarkable diamond birthday which […]
Foundation wants Tinubu to appoint PWDs as Ministers
The All Rights Foundation (TAF-Africa) has appealed to the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu to appoint Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) as Ministers in his cabinet to ensure inclusiveness. Mr Jake Epelle, the Chief Executive Officer, TAF Africa, said this when he visited the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. He […]
APC electoral victory, a difficult reality for opposition parties – Presidency
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, has described the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidates in the 2023 general elections as a difficult reality for the opposition parties. The presidential aide stated this while receiving members of the “Arewa Young Lawyers’ Forum (AYLF),” the […]
Keep faith with Nigerians, Betara tells Reps
A member of the House of Representatives, Muktar Betara (APC-Borno) has called on members-elect to keep faith with and be loyal to Nigerians as President Muhammadu Buhari prepares to hand over to the President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu on May 29. Betara, who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno and a frontline aspirant […]
Failed transactions: Experts task CBN on efficient payment system
Some financial experts have urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to improve on its payment system to enhance speed of settlement transactions. They made the urge during a panel discussion on the topic; “Fostering Confidence in the Integrity and Soundness of the Nigerian Financial System” at the ongoing seminar for finance correspondents and business […]
