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2023 elections exposed APC’s fake membership figure — National secretary
National Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the 2023 general elections exposed the party’s fake membership figure being paraded. He disclosed this during the flag off of train-the-trainer workshop on e-registration of APC members, in Abuja, on Wednesday. Recall that the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led APC National Caretaker/Extraordinary
Nigeria Customs seizes pangolin scales worth over N3bn
The Federal Operations Unit “B” of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized pangolin scales worth over N3 billion in a significant crackdown against illegal wildlife trade. The Comptroller, Federal Operations Unit Zone “B”, Comptroller Shuaibu Ahmadu, made this known at a news conference held on Wednesday in his office in Kaduna. He disclosed that
Iran vows to retaliate killing of Guard commander by Israel
Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has threatened to retaliate after an Israeli airstrike near Aleppo, Syria killed its member. Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Wednesday. Salami offered condolences over the death of Saeed Abyar, who was identified as a “military adviser’’ in Syria. The airstrike, which occurred earlier
Stomach infrastructure more important to Nigerians now –Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday said stomach infrastructure was more important to Nigerians at this critical time. The former President stated this while commissioning the 136 houses procured from the federal government by the Sokoto state government. Obasanjo, who holds the traditional title of Yallaban Sokoto, commended the Governor of the state for transforming
I served Kaduna with integrity – El-Rufai
Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna State, says he served with integrity. The former governor said this in response to the report which recommended his probe. Daily Trust had reported how the ad hoc committee set up to probe El-Rufai’s government submitted its report, on Wednesday. Receiving the report, the Speaker of the Kaduna House
Senate passes bill to increase salaries, allowances of judicial officers
The Senate on Wednesday passed a bill seeking to prescribe improved salaries, allowances and fringe benefits for judicial office holders in Nigeria. This followed the adoption of a report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters at plenary. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the committee, Sen. Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno), said that
No merger talks with any party – PDP
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says it is not in merger or amalgamation talks with any political party or interest. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement issued after the party’s NWC 587th meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Olugunagba said that while PDP
FG finally admits paying fuel subsidy
Fuel subsidy is projected to gulp about N5.4 trillion in 2024, according to the federal government. This is against the N3.6 trillion budgeted for the same intervention in 2023. A draft copy report of the Accelerated Stabilization and Advancement Plan (ASAP) presented to President Tinubu by the finance minister, Wale Edun, on Tuesday, showed that
Gunmen kill pastor, 4 others in Plateau community
Gunmen have reportedly killed 5 persons in Kimakpa village of Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. According to the National Publicity Secretary, Irigwe Development Association ((IDA), Sam Jugo, the killing took place on Monday, at about 12 midnight. “We woke up this morning to another sad one. In the middle of
Alleged corruption: Court grants alternative means to serve Ganduje, family
A Kano State High Court 7 sitting on Miller Road has granted an order for substituted service on the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in the alleged corruption case running into billions of naira. The presiding judge, Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu, granted the order after intense legal arguments between
CAF debunks AFCON 2025 postponement rumours
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has denied reports the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been moved to early 2026. The 2025 AFCON finals is scheduled to hold in Morocco. Rumours, however, circulated about a potential postponement of the competition due to scheduling conflicts with the FIFA Club World Cup, set to take place
CAF debunks AFCON 2025 postponement rumours
Ogun State government warns public against fake recruitment advert
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday warned the public against an online recruitment advert on vacancies in the state’s Civil Service Commission. The chairman of the commission, Tokunbo Odebunmi, in a statement signed by the commission’s permanent secretary, Roseline Jacobs, said the publication was a mischief, perpetrated by individuals, bent on maligning the image of
Ogun State government warns public against fake recruitment advert
Transfer: Chelsea announce departure of three players Full list
Chelsea have confirmed the retention of 82 players ahead of the next season. The list includes several players returning from loan deals like Kepa Arrizabalaga, Lewis Hall, Ian Maatsen, Omari Hutchinson, and Romelu Lukaku. The club also announced the exit of three players, with Thiago Silva being the most notable name among them. The retained
Transfer: Chelsea announce departure of three players Full list
Mourinho’s salary at Fenerbahce revealed
Fenerbahce have confirmed that new manager, Jose Mourinho, will earn €10.5 million a year in salary. The Turkish club revealed the figures in a declaration to inform the stock market on Wednesday. This comes three days after they presented Mourinho to thousands of supporters at their stadium. There was however no mention of the size
Mourinho’s salary at Fenerbahce revealed
Eid el-Kabir: Sultan asks Muslims to look out for new moon on Thursday
The Sultan of sokoto and President General, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, said Thursday 6th of June, 2024 is the first day for Muslims to look for the new moon of Dhul Hijja, 1445 AH. A statement signed by Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate council sokoto,
Eid el-Kabir: Sultan asks Muslims to look out for new moon on Thursday
‘I moved my business from South East to Lagos because of insecurity’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has revealed that the insecurity in the Southeast forced him to relocate his business to Lagos State. He disclosed this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo. The socialite lamented that the fear of kidnapping and killing had driven away customers from the East,
‘I moved my business from South East to Lagos because of insecurity’ – Cubana Chief Priest
Delta CP despatches team to 2nd Niger Bridge over vandalisation
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, Abaniwonda Olufemi, has dispatched a team of policemen to the vandalised 2nd Niger Bridge. He disclosed this while playing host to the executive members of the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by its chairman, Ifeanyi Olannye on a courtesy visit. He stated: “When
Delta CP despatches team to 2nd Niger Bridge over vandalisation
Kogi government plans to deploy artificial intelligence to combat insecurity
The Kogi State Government said plans are on the way to deploy artificial intelligence to curb insecurity in the state. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State on Surveillance, Chief Iweha Empire, disclosed this in Lokoja on Wednesday. Empire noted that the government will deploy the latest technology to stamp out all
Kogi government plans to deploy artificial intelligence to combat insecurity
Tinubu salutes Pastor Kumuyi on 83rd birthday
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor William Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, on his 83rd birthday. Tinubu saluted Kuumyi for his dedication and service to humanity and the downtrodden. The birthday greeting was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday. “Tinubu rejoices with the Founder
Tinubu salutes Pastor Kumuyi on 83rd birthday
Forex crisis: Naira slumps for 2nd consecutive time against dollar
The Naira has slumped for a second consecutive time against the dollar in the foreign exchange market. FMDQ data showed that the Naira further depreciated to N1488.60 on Wednesday from N1476.95 traded on Tuesday. This represents an N11.65 loss against the dollar compared to the N1476.95 it traded on Tuesday. Meanwhile, at the parallel market
Forex crisis: Naira slumps for 2nd consecutive time against dollar
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