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…
Labour Party’s caretaker committee backs the decision to withdraw from the Anambra Local Government election, citing electoral violations The newly inaugurated 29-member National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party (LP), led by former minister Senator Nenadi Usman, has expressed support for the boycott of Saturday’s local government election in Anambra State. This decision follows allegations…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has leveled fresh charges against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, accusing him of involvement in a ₦110.4 billion fraud. On Wednesday, the EFCC submitted the new charges to a Federal High Court in Abuja. The case alleges a criminal breach of trust amounting to ₦110,446,470,089, in violation…
The Nigerian government confirms it will not intervene in the ongoing pricing dispute between NNPC and Dangote Refinery, emphasizing market deregulation The Nigerian government has made it clear that it will not intervene in the ongoing dispute between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery over petrol pricing. According to the Presidency,…
President Tinubu suggests an imminent cabinet reshuffle, urging ministers to engage the public more about his administration’s achievements. Ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration are growing uneasy as he has signaled a likely cabinet reshuffle. This development has heightened speculation that some ministers may lose their positions as the President seeks to realign his team…
Rivers State Governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has given the green light for the employment of 2,000 medical professionals in the state. Out of these, 1,000 personnel will be employed by the Rivers State Health Management Board, while the other 1,000 will be deployed to the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH). Governor Fubara emphasized his administration’s…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Edozie Njoku, has issued a stern warning to Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo, threatening possible suspension due to ongoing alleged anti-party activities. Speaking to journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, Njoku disclosed that a majority of the APGA leadership, around 80%, is…
APC calls on Yiaga Africa to stop questioning the credibility of the Edo election results The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a firm warning to Yiaga Africa, a civil society organization, urging them to desist from questioning the credibility of the recently concluded Edo State governorship election. According to the APC, the electoral process…
Nigeria’s Security Personnel Shortage: A Growing Concern Nigeria’s security personnel shortage has become a critical issue, according to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. Speaking at a recent event, he explained that securing over 200 million citizens with only 2 million security agents is unrealistic, especially given the Nigerian Army’s manpower of…
The Central Bank of Nigeria increases the monetary policy rate in a bid to stabilize inflation and manage liquidity challenges The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raises interest rate to 27.25%, marking a significant shift in monetary policy as the country grapples with inflationary pressures. The Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), during its 297th…
Subscribe to our monthly newsletter