APC crisis: Leadership change put to rest as Akpanudoedehe returns
The attempt to change the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by aggrieved individuals was finally put to rest on Tuesday with the resumption of the National Secretary of APC Caretaker Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, at the party's secretariat in Abuja. Akpanudoedehe was given a rousing welcome by staff of the secretariat and officials of the...
Kogi govt slams ex-PGF DG over outburst on Gov Bello, APC
Kogi State Government has slammed a former Director-General of the Progressive Governors' Forum (PGF), Salihu Moh. Lukman, over his outburst against the state governor, Yahaya Bello, and the Governor Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). Lukman had accused the party leadership of extorting aspirants ahead of the March 26 National Convention and also asked...
Wike is envious of my achievements, says Umahi
The recent attack on Governor David Umahi by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers was a product of envy. The Ebonyi State Government said Wike was envious of Umahi's “earth-shattering accomplishments." This is just as the state government in a statement issued by Umahi's spokesman, Francis Nwaze, slammed Wike for speaking as if he has the Nigerian Judiciary in his pocket. The statement...
Atiku to BoT: PDP may die if we lose 2023 presidential election
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm that a loss for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election may lead to the death of the opposition party. He called on the Board of Trustees (BoT) members of the PDP to be united in working towards the victory of party in 2023. Atiku in an interactive session...
Nigeria’s crude oil daily production drops by 10,000 barrels – OPEC
Nigeria’s crude oil production has declined to an average of 1.417 million barrels per day in February 2022, the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has said. OPEC made this known in its Oil Market Report for March 2022. The report said the figure showed a decrease of 10,000 barrels per day when compared to the 1.427mb/d produced averagely in...
Bandits kill four policemen as 10 expatriates are freed in Kebbi
Four police officers and a civilian have been killed in Kebbi State in the process of rescuing 10 expatriates working in a Tomatoes processing plant in Warra area of Ngaski Local Government Area of the state. Suspected bandits had stormed the Tomatoes company located in Gafara, close to Warra town, and kidnapped the expatriates who were working in the factory. Gunmen...
BNCHs: CBN releases guidelines for cash collection centres
In a bid to ease huge cash management and deepen financial inclusion, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released guidelines for the operation of the Bank Neutral Cash Hubs (BNCHs). According to a statement on its website, the CBN said that the release of the guidelines is in furtherance of its mandate to promote a sound financial system in...
Blackout: National grid suffers second system collapse in 2 days
Some parts of the country were on Tuesday thrown into darkness following another system collapse of the National Grid. Head, Corporate Communications, Ikeja Electric Plc, Mr. Felix Ofulue, Mr Felix Ofulue, confirmed the development in Lagos. Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) also confirmed the partial collapse of the grid in a public notice. The electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) said the collapse of...
Activist, Deji Adeyanju, bags first class law degree
Activist and convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has bagged a first class degree from Baze University, Abuja. Adeyanju, who announced the feat via his Twitter handle on Tuesday, was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Law with First Class Honours. He wrote: “To God alone be the glory. I suffered so much to get here. “I have always known the law...
APC sells national chairmanship form for N20m, deputy for N10m
The Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has pegged the national chairmanship forms of the party at N20 million. This is just as the aspirants vying for the deputy national chairmanship would pay N10 million to obtain forms. This was revealed in a circular released by the APC caretaker committee after its 25th regular meeting which...
