President Buhari Appoints Lauretta Onochie as NDDC Board Chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed, Lauretta Onochie, as the substantive chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This was made known in a letter addressed to the Senate President Ahmad Lawan . In the letter which was read on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, Buhari asked the senate to […]
Buhari To Unveil New Naira Notes on Wednesday- Emefiele
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele says, President Muhammadu Buhari will officially unveil the new naira notes on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Emefiele said this on Tuesday while answering questions from newsmen at the monetary policy committee(MPC) meeting in Abuja. On October 26, the apex boss had announced that new notes( N200, N500 and N1000) […]
World Diabetes Day: CAPPA launches Coalition for Policy Advocacy on SSB Tax
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has launched a coalition for Policy Advocacy on Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) Tax to commemorate this year’s World Diabetes Day. In commemorating the Day, the group organized a webinar on November 21 to discuss Nigeria’s public health challenges, Rising non-communicable diseases (NCD) and the legal landscape for sustainable […]
FIFA Says No Alcohol In Qatar 2022 Stadiums
The football governing body, FIFA has confirmed that there will no be alcohol sales in stadiums during the World Cup 2022. FIFA made this announcement via its Twitter account on Friday. The statement added that fans will only be able to access alcohol at “Fifa fan festival, other fan destinations and licensed venues.” “Following discussions […]
Sadio Mane Officially Ruled Out Of 2022 World Cup
The Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has been rule dour of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar due to a leg injury. The Bayern Munich star became a doubt for the tournament after he sustained a leg injury and there was insinuation that he might be able to fit to play after the “first games” However, […]
Shettima Is Best To Help Me Govern- Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) says Kashim Shettima is the best choice to help him govern. Tinubu said this on Wednesday at a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja. In July, Tinubu announced Shettima, a Muslim as his running mate generating widespread criticism that including […]
ASUU To Declare Lecture -Free Day
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will declare a lecture-free day across tertiary institutions to express its reservation over non-payment of its salaries. This was disclosed by the union chairman of the University of Ilorin chapter, Moyosore Ajao Ajao said the planned lecture-free day, won’t be on the same day for all […]
I Will Abolish Security Vote- Kwankwaso
The Presidential Candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says he would abolish the security votes of elected as the president Kwankwaso said this on Sunday during the People Townhall organized by Channels Television Security vote which is unconstitutional was usually allocated to some states and other agencies to fight insecurity. According to estimates by […]
Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde Loses Wife
Tayo Ayinde, chief of staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos has lost his wife, Adedoyin Ayinde(nee Ojora) to the cold hands of death. Her death was confirmed in a statement jointly issued by the Ayinde and Ojora families on Sunday. According to the statement, Adedoyin died after a brief illness “Princess Adedoyin lived […]
Flooding: 1.3 Million People Affected, 96 Die In Bayelsa-SEMA
The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) says no fewer than 1.3 million people were affected by by flooding. According to the date released by the agency on Monday, 96 deaths have been recorded and 1.2 million people displaced The BYSEMA Chairman, Walamam Igrubia said the collation of data is ongoing. The Bayelsa State Emergency […]
