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  • Naira swap: Security, corruption at stake with new cash policy – Buhari insists

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Naira swap: Security, corruption at stake with new cash policy – Buhari insists

    President Muhammadu Buhari has said the cashless policy and Naira swap by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have short and long-term benefits for the nation in dealing with insecurity and corruption. Malam Garba Shehu, […]

  • 2023 elections: 815 polling units, 28 LGs affected by migration/redistribution of voters in Oyo – INEC

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on 2023 elections: 815 polling units, 28 LGs affected by migration/redistribution of voters in Oyo – INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that no fewer than 815 polling units have been affected by the migration and redistribution of voters ahead of the forthcoming general elections in Oyo State. Resident […]

  • Mbazulike Amechi buried amidst glowing tributes

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Mbazulike Amechi buried amidst glowing tributes

    The remains of elder statesman and former Minister of Aviation in the First Republic, Chief Mbazulike Amechi were yesterday in Ukpor, Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, committed to the earth. Amechi, a […]

  • Bello congratulates El-Rufai at 63

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Bello congratulates El-Rufai at 63

    The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has hailed his Kaduna State counterpart, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for his contributions to the progress and development of Nigeria. In a statement signed by his Chief Press […]

  • Northern CSOs hail Buhari’s old N200 directive

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Northern CSOs hail Buhari’s old N200 directive

    The Conference of Northern States Civil Society Networks has declared President Muhammadu Buhari’s extension of the use of the old N200 to April 10 as evidence that he meant well for Nigerians. The extension of […]

  • Elections: PDP, APC, LP reel out security plans

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Elections: PDP, APC, LP reel out security plans

    The Peoples Democratic Party, the All Progressives Congress, and the Labour Party, on Thursday, reeled out their security plans to Nigerians ahead of the Feb. 25 presidential election. The parties disclosed the plans at the […]

  • My govt has delivered in eight years, Buhari claims

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on My govt has delivered in eight years, Buhari claims

    The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday in Abuja, said his government had delivered on its promises to Nigerians, especially women, to reduce poverty and build […]

  • Meningitis kills 38 in Jigawa

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Meningitis kills 38 in Jigawa

    Photo credit: Politicians Data Thirty eight people have been confirmed dead by the Jigawa State Ministry of Health in an outbreak of cerebellum spinal meningitis in the state. The state Commissioner of Health, through the […]

  • Traffic congestion on Nyanya-Mararaba road to end soon – FG

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Traffic congestion on Nyanya-Mararaba road to end soon – FG

    The Federal Government, on Wednesday, assured road users and residents of its commitment to easing traffic congestion on the Nyanya-Mararaba road before the end of 2023. The Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, EPO, Shehu Ibrahim, […]

  • Exam malpractices: NECO considers legal actions against culprits, seeks establishment of special court

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Exam malpractices: NECO considers legal actions against culprits, seeks establishment of special court

    The Registrar, National Examinations Council, NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, says the council will consider legal actions against candidates involved in examination malpractices. Mr Wushishi stated this at an interactive session with newsmen, on the sidelines of […]

  • Currency swap: Gbajabiamila faults CBN implementation of policy

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Currency swap: Gbajabiamila faults CBN implementation of policy

    The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has faulted the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for going ahead to implement the currency swap policy in spite of the Supreme Court order. Mr Gbajabiamila […]

  • Naira redesign: Buhari’s solution to currency crisis insufficient – Expert warns

    By Ifunanya | February 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Naira redesign: Buhari’s solution to currency crisis insufficient – Expert warns

    An economist, Idakolo Gbolade, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to allow only old N200 notes as legal tender for the time being is insufficient. Gbolade was reacting to Buhari’s Thursday address to Nigerians […]

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