The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) has officially started recruiting ad-hoc staff in preparation for the local government elections scheduled for September 28, 2024. Genevieve Osakwe, Chief Electoral Officer of ANSIEC, announced the recruitment drive in a statement released on Wednesday. The commission is seeking applications from eligible Anambra State residents for various positions […]
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Ohunayo Criticizes Amosun Over Chinese Firm Saga: Urges DSS Involvement
Olumide Ohunayo, Assistant Secretary General of the Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative, has called for former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun to address the ongoing Chinese firm controversy with the Department of State Services (DSS) rather than making public statements online. Ohunayo criticized the poorly drafted agreement between Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd and the Ogun […]
NNPC Reports ₦14.07 Trillion Revenue from Crude Oil Sales in 2023
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has announced that it generated ₦14.07 trillion from crude oil sales in 2023. This marks a substantial increase of 298.7% compared to the ₦3.52 trillion reported in 2022, according to the company’s Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. In a broader financial […]
Peter Obi Urges NLC to Remain Resolute Amid Police Invitation of President Joe Ajaero
Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to remain steadfast in the face of a police invitation to its president, Joe Ajaero. Obi suggested that the invitation was unsurprising given the NLC’s critical stance and its role as a counterbalance to government actions. In a statement […]
Damagum Considers Presidential Run Amid Rising Popularity and PDP Criticisms
Iliya Damagum, the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), revealed that he is contemplating a run for the presidency in 2027. His growing popularity, despite negative media coverage, has led him to consider the possibility. Damagum addressed critics who attacked him over a letter he sent to the Court of Appeal in […]
NSA: Terrorism Has Left Deep Scars on Nigeria, Calls for Global Cooperation
Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasized the profound and painful impact terrorism has had on Nigeria, Africa, and many other parts of the world. Speaking at the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism in Abuja, Ribadu called for increased global collaboration to combat the ongoing insecurity […]
Experts Urge Nigeria to Adopt India’s Approach for Effective Crypto Regulation
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector have urged the federal government to consider India’s model for addressing crypto regulation challenges. This comes after India successfully resolved its dispute with Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, over allegations of violating operating rules. India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a $2.25 million fine on Binance and required the exchange […]
Wike Vows to Stay in PDP Despite Internal Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that he has no intention of leaving the party despite its ongoing internal issues. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday to mark his first anniversary as FCT minister, the former Rivers State governor emphasized […]
Wike Responds to Edwin Clark, Tells Fubara to Face Rivers Crisis
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has addressed recent comments made by elder statesman Edwin Clark, who accused Wike of using his influence with President Bola Tinubu to undermine Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara. The tension between Wike and Fubara has been escalating as they vie for control over the political […]
Lessons from Oyebanji’s meeting with Ekiti in the Diaspora
In order not to massage the ego of ingratitude, I would like to extend heartfelt commendations to His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his remarkable initiative in connecting with Ekiti citizens in the Diaspora through a recent Zoom meeting. This initiative not only highlights the Governor’s commitment to inclusivity but also underscores his visionary […]