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Tinubu did not refer to Buhari in recent comments -APC
Bola Tinubu did not attack President Muhammadu Buhari in his recent outbursts on fuel scarcity and naira redesign. Bayo Onanuga, the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC PCC, said his principal, Bola Tinubu, did not refer to Buhari in his recent comments on the economy. “For the records, Asiwaju Tinubu during APC campaign rally at Abeokuta on Wednesday, in his statement, did not mention, blame or accuse President Muhammadu Buhari for the current challenges in the country. “Asiwaju Tinubu was only adverting government’s attention to the sabotage being …
CBN deadline may precipitate economic crisis -experts
Lagos, Jan. 26, 2023 – Some experts have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to urgently address the crisis surrounding its deadline on circulation of old currency notes. The experts expressed their views in the latest edition of Proshares “Analysts Note” published on Thursday. Proshare is a market research and information service company in Lagos. The experts said that the deadline could impede economic activities and worsen the welfare of average Nigerians if urgent steps were not taken. “Despite the scarcity of the new notes and pleas by …
Reps threaten to issue warrant of arrest on Emefiele
Abuja, Jan, 26, 2023 – The House of Representatives on Thursday threatened to issue a warrant of arrest on Godwin Emefiele, CBN Governor, if he fails to honour its invitation. The House issued the threat following Emefiels’s refusal to honour its invitation to discuss issues on the deadline for depositing old notes. The House, had on Tuesday, set up an ad-hoc committee to meet with the CBN and managing directors of banks on the scarcity of the redesigned naira notes and cashless policy. The House also directed CBN to extend …
159 Nigerians renounced citizenship in 2022
Lagos, Jan. 26, 2023 – At least 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022. Dr Shuaib Belgore, the Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Interior, said this on Thursday at the 64th session of the State House Ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Aso Rock Villa. According to Belgore, 150 Nigerians renounced their citizenship between 2006 and 2021, but 159 Nigerians renounced their citizenship in 2022 alone. (GBN)
Katsina budgets over N500m for Buhari’s visit
Lagos, Jan. 26, 2023 – The Katsina State Government has approved about N500 million to the 34 local governments in the state to spend i hosting President Muhammadu Buhari during his two-day visit to the state. The State Governor approved about N14.7 million to each of the 34 local governments for their preparation A copy of the approval letter, signed by Yahuza S. Ibrahim, the Permanent Secretary in Government House, and dated Jan. 13, 2023, was sighted by the Global Business News (GBN). The two-day visit will begin on Thursday. During …
Tinubu blames saboteurs for economic shortages
Lagos, Jan 26, 2023 – Bola Tinubu, the Presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) says the lingering fuel scarcity and the naira redesign crisis are plots to scuttle the elections. He said that the economic situation had attracted condemnation by many Nigerians, and described them as “plots to embarrass Buhari and scuttle elections”. He said at this at campaign rally in Ibadan on Wednesday that the plots were caused by unpatriotic elements and saboteurs. Tinubu, however, said that the tricks would collapse like cards. He said that his blueprint, …
2023 Elections: Nigerians vent anger about likely disruptions
By Tajudeen Atitebi Lagos, Jan 26, 2023 – Some Nigerians have taken to the social media to vent their anger about the current harsh living conditions in the country. They say the situation is deliberately planned to scuttle the 2023 general elections. The living conditions in the country have turned for the worse in the last one year with fears that the situation is the handy work of some powerful persons to disrupt the 2023 elections. Inflation is on the rise and prices of all manner of good and services …
Politicians, Foreigners and Nigeria’s Elections
*By Paul Ejime The recent call by President Muhammadu Buhari on foreign ambassador to desist from interfering in Nigeria’s forthcoming election is both timely and imperative. The president spoke while receiving Letters of Credence from the Ambassadors of Switzerland, Sweden, Republic of Ireland, Kingdom of Thailand, Republic of Senegal and Republic of South Sudan. He reiterated his call to foreign government representatives in Nigeria not to interfere in the country’s infernal affairs, especially the electoral process. “I urge you to be guided by diplomatic practice to ensure that your activities …
51 herdsmen allegedly killed during air strike
Lafia, Jan. 25, 2023 – About 51 herdsmen were allegedly killed in an airstrike by unidentified helicopter in Ekye Development area of Nasarawa State on Tuesday. The Nasarawa Police Spokesman, Ramhan Nansel, confirmed the incident, but could not ascertain the actual number of casualties. He said the incident occurred in Rukubi community of Doma Local Government Area on Tuesday, Jan, 24, 2023. Nansel said the command was working in collaboration with sister security agencies and the state government to unravel the circumstances that led to the bombing. “It is unfortunate that …
Senate confirms Arase as Chairman, Police Service Commission
Abuja, Jan. 25, 2023 – The Senate has confirmed the nomination of a former Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, for appointment as Chairman of Police Service Commission (PSC). The confirmation followed resolution of the Senate on the report of its Committee on Police Affairs The report was presented on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Haliru Jika (APC-Bauchi Central). With the confirmation, Arase will take over from Musiliu Smith, the former Chairman of the Police Service Commission. (GBN)