The November 2018 meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been rescheduled. According to a statement by Isaac Okorafor, Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, the meeting has been moved from Monday and Tuesday, 19th & 20th November to Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and …

A Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Gombe State, Digital Screen 11 Initiative, says it has concluded arrangements to host the first ever debate for Governorship candidates in the State. The programme is aimed at making public officers accountable as well as tracks their performance while executing their campaign promises to the …

A National Assembly member from Gombe State, representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency, Honourable Aisha Jibir Dukku has expressed delight at the opportunity to join women from different parts of the world in the United Kingdom for the celebration of 100 years of Women Suffrage. 120 women from 86 countries participated in …

By Ismaila Chafe, Uche Bibilari Abuja, Nov. 16, 2018 President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his vision and objectives for Nigeria are very clear and that he is on course to achieving them. The president stated this when he received members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by …

Chimezie Anaso Awka, Nov.16, 2018 The National leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed support for the Anambra chapter of the party over the suspension of three lawmakers in the state legislature. Dr Victor Oye, the National Chairman of APGA, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

By Debo Oshundun Lagos, Nov.16, 2018 The Stand-in Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, on Friday said that the Nigerian national team would not play for a draw in South Africa. The Super Eagles are scheduled to play the second leg of Group E top-of-the-table clash with South Africa …

Danjuma James, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has dispelled rumors of the existence of a rift between him and former Governor Attahiru Bafarawa warning Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, supporters in the state against  gossip and side talks so that the party can consolidate on the gains it …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) voters’ sensitization programme in Ipo, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State turned bloody when unknown gunmen opened fire on the party’s members killing 2 persons on the spot. It was learnt that the Chairman of Ikwerre LGA, Mr. Samuel Nwanosike, who was among the …

Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has sued an online platform, Daily Nigerian and its publisher, Jafaar Jafaar, for defamation. He is claiming N3 billion in damages. Counsel to Ganduje, Nuradeen A. Ayagi in a writ of summons tendered before the High Court demanded the defendants to file an appearance …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said that Nigeria can only grow and achieve its true destiny if the present system of governance is rid of corruption. Saraki, who stated this in his speech as chair of the 7th Zik Lecture of the Annual Zik Series, held at the …

  The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria, Prof Mahmood Yakubu has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment and determination to deliver credible elections in Nigeria in 2019, which will embody the concepts of inclusiveness, transparency and accountability, by also ensuring that established rules are fully, fairly and …

Justice Saliu Seidu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday,  November 16, 2018 granted bail to a former Executive Director on Projects,  Niger Delta Development Commission,  NDDC,  Tuoyo Omatsuli and one Francis Momoh in the sum of N100m each. The defendants are facing trial on a …

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division has upheld the conviction of Jolly Nyame and Joshua Dariye, handed down on them by Justice Adebukola Banjoko of a Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court, Gudu but commuted their sentences from 14 years, 12 and 10 respectively for being “first-time offenders”. Justice Banjoko …

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, Wednesday, presented the 2019 Budget Proposals to the State House of Assembly tagged, ‘Budget of Industrialisation for Poverty Alleviation’. Highlights of the proposals show a total budget size of N670.718bn made up of Capital expenditure of N445.936bn and Recurrent expenditure of N224.782bn, comprising: Personnel Costs …

  Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate for Imo State, has been invited to deliver a major policy speech on “Imo State in the Global Economy” in the United States of America. The International event will …

The wife of Senator Jim Nwobodo, the former Governor of old Anambra State, Mrs. Pat Nwobodo, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as “Junior Jim”, who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities similar to that of her husband when he was governor. Mrs. Nwobodo added that she was proud to call Gov. …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Office has arrested thirty-four suspected internet fraudsters at 21, Sawmill Road Awa-Ijebu, Ogun State. The suspected cyber criminals who are between 19 and 37 years of age include:  twenty-three students of Olabisi Onabanjo University,  out of which nine were ladies who allegedly …

Tokyo, Nov. 15, 2018 (Xinhua/NAN) A Japanese Minister, Yoshitaka Sakurada in charge of the Government’s cybersecurity strategy has drawn controversy after admitting that he has never used a computer. Sakurada, 68, said this during a parliamentary session that he has never used a computer in his life, as he “has …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that Nigerians are eagerly awaiting how President Muhammadu Buhari will handle the serious allegations of bribery levelled against the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, over the conduct of the just concluded primary elections in the …

STAFF and management of The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) have spent the last two weeks working as volunteers in the distribution of relief materials worth over N300 million to communities affected by devastating floods in the Niger Delta states of Rivers, Bayelsa, and Delta. With staff …

 New Jersey, United States of America is experiencing the first snowfall of the season. The snow which started mid to  late Thursday afternoon has enveloped everywhere in a blanket of white with the roads being nearly impassable. Traffic snarls are evident in most places with government officials working round the …

The Senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has warned politicians not to plunge Rivers State into the kind of violence and mayhem that characterized the 2015 general elections. Abe in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Thursday and signed by his …

By Abdullahi Isah, MAIDUGURI No fewer than one person was killed and many others injured, when suspected members of Boko Haram  on Wednesday set ablaze Mammanti Village of Jere local government area of Borno state, burning down over 30 houses and carting away livestock and food stuffs.. Mammanti village is …

  Back from the Paris, France Peace Forum, President Muhammadu Buhari has had a busy schedule, including hosting the Rotary International President, Mr Barry Rassin Gates, who conferred on him the Polio Champion Award.   He has also received the President of Guinea Bissau, H.E. Jose Mario Vaz, unveiled the …

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Nov. 15, 2018 The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has announced the withdrawal of its presidential candidate, Mr Olusegun Mimiko from the 2019 presidential election. The National Chairman of the party, Mr Dan Nwanyanwu made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said …