By Polycarp Auta Jos, Jan. 10, 2023 The Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN) has said that Mr. Peter Obi, the Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has integrity and will be an honest and prudent President if elected in the forthcoming general elections. Prophet Isa El-buba,  the Convener …

Six bidders Tuesday, January 10, 2023, emerged winners of different properties as the sale of forfeited real estate assets by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, through sealed bids, entered the second day in Abuja. A statement by Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC’s Head, Media & Publicity said that at Tuesday’s session, …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 11, 2023 The United Nations Office for the West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is collaborating with presidential candidates and other stakeholders in Nigeria to ensure peaceful elections in the country. Ms. Giovanie Biha, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Officer-in-Charge of UNOWAS …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Jan. 10, 2023 President Muhammadu Buhari has restated his vow to serve God and Nigeria until his last day in office and beyond, saying nobody can blackmail him on inexplicable wealth and illicit enrichment while in office. Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday, said …

     By Philomina Attah Abuja, Jan. 10, 2023 The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed four personnel and demoted 14 others for various offences. A statement issued by the Spokesperson of the service, Mr. Tony Akuneme on Tuesday in Abuja, said that those affected appeared before the Orderly Room …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 10, 2022 Sen. Ita Enang, on Tuesday, prayed a Federal High Court, (FHC), Abuja to commit Mr. Akanimo Udofia to prison for allegations bordering on perjury. Enang, who contested in the May 26 All Progressives Congress (APC)’s governorship primary in Akwa Ibom, made the application …

By Bukola Adetoye Lagos, Jan. 10, 2023 The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Tuesday said about 140,000 international passports are still uncollected nationwide. The service spokesman, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Service (DCI) Mr. Tony Akuneme, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), when he paid …

Mr Peter Obi, Presidential candidate of Labour Party during a town hall meeting at Awka on Tuesday. By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, Jan.10, 2023 The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, said on Tuesday that Nigeria’s presidential seat is too important to be used as a retirement benefit. Obi …

By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Jan. 10, 2023 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured marketers and traders that it has made the redesigned naira notes (1000, 500, 200) available for them via Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The Branch Controller, CBN, Lagos State, Mr. Koyor Baribokola, gave the assurance when …

Berlin, Jan. 10, 2023  Kylian Mbappe will be taking on “a huge responsibility” if he becomes the new France captain now, after Hugo Lloris retired from international football. That is the verdict of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) head coach Christophe Galtier, who steered clear of either recommending the role to Mbappe …

By Leonard Okachie Uturu (Abia), Jan. 10, 2023 The Labour Party (LP) Governorship Candidate in Abia, Dr Alex Otti, has said that he is in the race to fight the political class that has allegedly stifled the development of the state. Otti said this on Tuesday at Uturu, Isuikwuato Local …

By Situs Uket (Calabar) Cross River Governor, Prof. Ben has Tuesday sworn in 13 new commissioners. The Governor also announced a minor cabinet reshuffle in two Ministries. Speaking at the ceremony held at the State Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, Calabar, Governor Ayade urged the new commissioners to work assiduously …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 10, 2023 U.S. President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration for California after a week of storms in the state which had killed 12 people. In a statement on Monday from the White House, Biden said that the emergency declaration would authorise the …

Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Founder, Ms Peace Anyiam-Osigwe. By Florence Onuegbu Lagos, Jan. 10, 2023 The Emmanuel Onyechere Osigwe Anyiam-Osigwe clan on Tuesday, confirmed the death of the first daughter of the family – Ms Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, Founder of the African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA). Anyiam-Osigwe, who was one …

The buildup to the 2023 General elections in Akwa Ibom State has switched from intriguing to a state of confusion with the purported conviction notice to the Governorship candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party – PDP, Pastor Umo Eno. As first reported by THE CABLE, a Magistrate court sitting …

By Rotimi Ijikanmi Abuja, Jan 10, 2023 The Federal Government on Tuesday assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections will hold as planned. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed gave the assurance in Abuja at the 17th edition of the “President Muhammadu Buhari (PMB) Administration Scorecard Series …

  By Taiye Olayemi Lagos, Jan. 10, 2023 Spotify, an online streaming platform, has announced Nigerian Afro Pop artiste, Yemi Alade as its ‘EQUAL Africa Artiste’ for January. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, in Lagos. She said the Spotify EQUAL Africa …

The Board of Trustees of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced the appointment of Somachi Chris-Asoluka as the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective March 1, 2023. Chris-Asoluka, who was until her appointment the Director of Partnerships and Communications of the leading philanthropy that is empowering young African entrepreneurs from …

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the 2023 general elections will prove to many the strategic political importance of the State. He said the State cannot continue to be a dumping ground where the interests of the people are considered inconsequential. Governor Wike spoke at Elele Civic Centre, venue of the …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 9, 2023 in Abuja, commenced the sale of forfeited real estate assets by sealed bids, to the highest bidders. At the day’s session, there was no successful bid for the properties in Lot 1 comprising 24 units of luxury flats …

Deputy Senate President, and Delta All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said there will be a tsunami of defections from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC in the days ahead. He spoke at the ongoing APC Ward to Ward campaigns, Monday, January 9, …

Following directives from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the armed bandits that attacked the train station in Igueben on Saturday and kidnapped 31 persons be smoked out of their hiding and the persons abducted rescued, the Edo state government has announced that six of those abducted have been rescued. According to …

President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between the police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators in Ojota, Lagos. Afolabi said that the organisation’s initial investigations showed that no member of OPC was involved in the …

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Damaturu, Yobe state, urged Nigerians to develop strong confidence in the country and its security institutions and never allow any terrorist groups to destablise Nigeria again. Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Damaturu, Hashimi II El-Kanemi, the President said government will continue …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Jan. 9, 2022 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has distanced itself from a purported final list of candidates for the 2023 general elections, purportedly released on Sunday. The commission in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Festus …