A group, the Bauchi Good Governance Monitor, has said it is excited by the well-deserved recognition of the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed for the Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public Service by President Muhammadu Buhari. The Group, while reacting to the award on Governor Bala in a statement by its convener, Hassan Tijjani Azare, said it is reassuring to the people of Bauchi that their Governor, though in the opposition has been found worthy of the award meant to recognise and reward innovation, purposeful leadership, and other exceptional deserving individual qualities by people that are contributing to the betterment of…
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A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, adjourned hearing on the suit filed by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) seeking a referendum to determine the fate of Biafra and other self-determination agitations to January 27, 2022. Recall that, CNG had in June 2021 dragged the National Assembly and the Attorney-General of the Federation to Court, asking the it to compel the defendants to halt the ongoing constitutional review exercise and in its place, conduct a referendum to determine what determines Nigeria and who populates it. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who presided over the matter, granted all the motions…
ASHENEWS reports that the AfDB’s job creation projects will be in Nigeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The African Development Bank (AfDB), has inaugurated a multinational project to create jobs and improve livelihoods for youth in three African countries. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Ezekiel Chukwuemeka, AfDB Group, Nigeria Country Department. According to Chukwuemeka, the project will support young farmers in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, who are attracted to urban farming. The project is also known as Creating Sustainable Youth Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Through…
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday afternoon inaugurate the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. ASHENEWS reports that the event, which signals the formal launch of the party’s campaign season, the Presidential Candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate Senator Kashim Shettima unveiled their Action Plan for the transformation of the country. The 80-page document, containing a multi-sectoral policy options, is tagged “Renewed Hope 2023 – Action Plan for a Better Nigeria.” According to the document, the former Lagos State governor will prioritise National Security, Economy,…
ASHENEWS reports that the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered some Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to reverse the increase of voice and data services. A statement by the spokesperson of the Commission, Reuben Muoka made available to newsmen on Friday, said processes for upward tariff adjustment must be followed and final approval obtained. “The consideration for 10 percent approval for tariff adjustments for different voice and data packages was in line with the mandates of the Commission as provided by the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, and other extant Regulations and Guidelines, as this was within the provisions of the existing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed the sale of Polaris Bank to a new core investor, Strategic Capital Investment Limited (SCIL). The spokesperson of the apex bank, Osita Nwanisobi disclosed this in a statement titled: “Announcement of the completion of the sale of shares in Polaris Bank to Strategic Capital Investment Limited (SCIL), on Thursday. Read the statement below: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) are pleased to announce the completion of a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the acquisition of 100% of the equity in Polaris Bank (‘Polaris’ or…
ASHENEWS reports that the Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed Oborevwori Sheriff Francis Orohwedor as the governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta state. The judgement delivered by Justice Tijani Abubakar quashed the appeal filed by a PDP gubernatorial aspirant, Mr. David Edevbie, challenging the emergence of Oborevwori as the PDP candidate. According to the apex court, the Court of Appeal was right to hold that the suit of Mr Edevbie was wrongly commenced by way of originating summons rather than by writ of summons. “On the whole, I find no merit in the appeal, and it…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned the former Attorney-General of Lagos state, Mr Olasupo Shasore (SAN) before an Ikeja Special Offences Court on Friday for alleged corrupt offers to public officers. Shasore was also arraigned on Thursday before a Federal High Court, Lagos, on a four-count charge of money laundering. Details later…
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with some stakeholders has stressed the need for improved access to education and enrollment for marginalised out-of-school girls in communities. They made the call on Thursday at an event to mark the International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) organised by Talitha Cumi Foundation (TCF) an NGO in Abuja. Mrs Pauline Tallen, Minister of Women Affairs, described women and girls as forces to be reckoned with, as they had positively projected the image of the nation as entrepreneurs, innovators and initiators of global movement and in the global arena.…
A tanker explosion at Araromi on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Thursday morning left 10 people burnt to death. Mr Ahmed Umar, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abeokuta. Umar said that the accident occurred around Conoil in Araromi before Sagamu Interchange on the expressway. According to him, five vehicles were burnt in the raging inferno. He said that victims of the accidents were burnt beyond recognition. According to him, the vehicles involved in the accident are: a Mack truck marked AKL 198 ZT; an Iveco truck with no registration number; a…