ANSIEC opts for manual voter accreditation in the upcoming elections, expressing concerns over BVAS performance. The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has decided not to deploy the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) for the forthcoming Local Government elections scheduled for September 28. This decision was announced by Mr. Anthony Nnalue, ANSIEC’s Commissioner for Information…
Former President Jonathan disputes Sanusi’s claims of dismissal over missing oil revenue, explaining the real reasons behind the suspension. In a recent discussion, Jonathan explains Sanusi’s suspension from the position of Central Bank Governor was due to financial misconduct, not the whistleblowing claims surrounding missing oil revenue. According to Jonathan, the decision to suspend Sanusi…
A Mallorca fan has been handed a one-year prison sentence and a three-year stadium ban for racially abusing former Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze and Real Madrid’s star player Vinicius Junior. The fan’s actions, described as racially motivated, led to charges of moral integrity violations, with Real Madrid confirming the conviction. The incidents occurred in 2023…
In a strategic move, Cardoso lures foreign investors with historic OMO yields as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduces a groundbreaking offer on one-year OMO bills. Yielding at 32%, the bill marks the highest return since the inception of the CBN’s OMO (Open Market Operations) and aims to attract substantial foreign portfolio investments to…
The Naira appreciates after CBN intervention, which has led to a positive shift in the market. Recent steps taken by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have had a notable impact on the Naira, boosting its value against foreign currencies. This intervention was part of the CBN’s ongoing efforts to stabilize the currency amidst economic…
Patience Umo Eno passes away, leaving the people of Akwa Ibom in deep sorrow. The first lady, wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, died on September 26, 2024, after battling an illness. The sad news was officially confirmed by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, who revealed that she passed away peacefully…
The Nigerian government is set to reintroduce tolls on major highways including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Second Niger Bridge as part of its revenue strategy The toll on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is set to be reinstated as part of a broader federal initiative aimed at boosting revenue through major infrastructure projects. Alongside the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company is struggling to provide crude to Dangote Refinery after ex-President Buhari used oil reserves as collateral for foreign loans The NNPC crude supply challenges are currently impacting the Dangote Refinery, a key oil processing plant in Nigeria. According to Festus Osifo, the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior…
A devastating cholera outbreak has struck Ndibokote village in the Ezza Inyimagu area of Izzi Local Government, Ebonyi State, claiming the lives of 10 people. Among the deceased is a nursing mother, leaving behind a nine-month-old baby, further highlighting the tragedy that has befallen the community. Government Response and Ongoing Efforts The Ebonyi State Health…
Bobrisky Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles Amid N15 Million Bribery Allegations Popular Nigerian social media personality, Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, recently shared a deeply personal and emotional revelation about contemplating suicide following serious bribery accusations. The allegations, made by social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, have significantly impacted…
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