The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting (NSPM) Plc, the company responsible for producing Nigeria’s currency, has explained why the new Naira notes leave ink when rubbed on plain white. The company in a statement signed by the Managing Director, Ahmed Halilu highlighted this when addressing concerns by Nigerians on...
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has once again done what he is reputed for. He has cast a big stone into Nigeria’s brackish political pool. The splash is all over the place. Like a papal encyclical, Obasanjo’s new year day’s endorsement of Labour Party’s Mr. Peter Obi for the imminent...
Chief Arthur Eze, Anambra born oil magnate, has reaffirmed support for Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP and his Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa running mate in the February and March general elections. Eze said this during his solidarity visit to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, the Director- General of PDP...
A former Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River, Mrs Hellen Boco, has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Boco, who deputised Usani Usani, a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in the 2019 general elections, disclosed this at an interactive session with...
In the past few days the media has been awash with news about the huge debt burden that the incoming government in May 29, would inherit from the President Muhammadu Buhari administration. This is coming as President Muhammadu Buhari signed the 2023 budget of 21.83 trillion Naira into law...
By HARUNA AHMED, Kastina – The Katsina State Police Command has commenced investigation into the attack on policemen by miscreants that led to the death of one person in Katsina. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Shehu Umar-Nadada, stated this in a statement through the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP...
Wikki Tourists Football Club’s Captain, Idris Guda, has assured of the club’s readiness for the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. Guda stated this in an interview with journalists on the level of the club’s preparations for the league season on Saturday in Bauchi. He said the club...
By HARUNA AHMED, Damaturu – Yobe State Government says its arrangements to host President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday have been perfected. Alhaji Muhammed Lamin, the state Commissioner for Home Affairs, Information and Culture, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Damaturu. “We are fully prepared to receive...
With less than 50 days to the presidential election, the standard bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, took a swipe at his co-contender in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, over his antecedents. Amid some criticism, Obi has remained unapologetic about his efforts to...
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – The former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has described a recent attack on his convoy as a clear assassination attempt on his life and that of his family members. Mr. Ohakim stated this in an 11-paragraph thank-you statement, which was issued and signed...
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo could make his Saudi Arabian debut on January 22 after he was successfully registered by new team Al Nassr, a club source told AFP on Saturday. Ronaldo, who was unveiled to fans this week, joined the squad list after Al Nassr terminated Manchester United-linked striker...
Rep. Babajimi Benson, representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, on Saturday promised to deliver more dividends of democracy to his constituents if elected for another term.. Benson made the promise at the official flag-off of his campaign, at the Ipakodo Jetty, Ebute Ikorodu. He said that...
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has said that votes cast for him on Feb. 25 shall secure the future of Nigerians. Speaking at the APC Presidential Rally at the Moshood Abiola Democracy Park, on Saturday in Akure, Tinubu said that his “Renewed...
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Saturday in inaugurated his South-West campaign office in Akure. Tinubu was led to the campaign office by the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu and State Chairman of the APC, Mr Ade Adetimehin. Tinubu, while inaugurating the...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.- Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says recruitment into the Nigerian Army should not be perceived as employment opportunity but a call to defend Nigeria. Yahaya said this while flagging off a 10Km endurance run for candidates undergoing screening to qualify for the 84 Regular...
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, has reiterated call on Nigerians not to vote for political candidates based on ethnicity or religion. Mr. Obi made the call during his presidential campaign rally held in Osogbo, Osun State capital, on Saturday. The former Anambra State governor,...
Mr Kola Abiola, People’s Redemption Party (PRP) presidential flag-bearer has pledged to ensure 25 per cent inclusion of women and people living with disabilities (PLWD) in governance if elected president. He disclosed this at a rally to flag-off campaign for all elective positions in Kebbi State held in Birnin...
The paramount traditional ruler and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ado Ibrahim has been issued a query by the Kogi State Government. The government accused him of refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state. Buhari, who was in the state on December 29, 2022 to inaugurate some projects including the palace...
Argentina superstar, Lionel Messi has floored his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe, Max Verstappen, Stephen Curry, and other top stars to win the Champion of Champions award. The award was presented by the popular French sports newspaper L’Equipe. It is the very first time Lionel Messi is winning the...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has returned to Maiduguri after leading stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) on tour to 3 LGAs in the southern part of Borno for the first phase of the APC’s zonal campaign rally in the region. The governor,...