Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has been declared the presidential election winner in Kebbi State. Returning officer for the election, Professor Yusuf Sa’idu, declared that the PDP candidate polled 288,175 votes to defeat Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, who polled 248,088 votes. He said the …
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Tension Heightens, Business Activities Decline
It is exactly three days after Nigeria’s Presidential election. Tension is high; uncertainty persists in the country. The long wait for the final result creates anxiety, especially among business owners. The major contenders are Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, …
Read More »Nigeria’s Currency In Circulation Drops To 1.38trn In January
The country’s currency-in-circulation dropped from N3.29tn as of the end of October 2022 to N1.38tn as of the end of January 2023 due to the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Recent figures obtained from the CBN showed a drop of N1.91tn in the three months. In October, when …
Read More »10 Thing’s Governor Sanwo-Olu Should Do Immediately
Immediately shoot a friendly and relatable promo now targeting startegic groupings like youths, ethnic minorities and other such soft populations. A state wide broadcast reminding Lagosians of ongoing projects and the need to ensure continuity. Also projecting a man of the people’s persona Visit and engage in social activities state …
Read More »El-Rufai’s Son Wins House Of Reps Seat In Kaduna
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the eldest son of Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has won a House of Representatives seat in Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state. The returning officer Professor Muhammad Magaji Garba, said that El-Rufai polled 51,052 to defeat the incumbent …
Read More »Appeal Court Judge Slumps, Dies In Ondo
An Appeal Court judge in Ondo State on Monday slumped and died in his office in Akure, the state capital. The judge, Lokulo-Sodipe, was said to have slumped in his chamber while planning to sit over a case. He was said to have been confirmed dead after he was rushed …
Read More »US Strengthens Ties With Nigeria, Extends Visa Validity To 5 Years
The United States Mission has increased visitor visa validity from 24 months to 60 months for Nigerians who want to enter America temporarily for business and/or tourism. The action reiterates the assurance of the U.S. government that it remains committed to strengthening ties with Africa’s most populous nation. The extension …
Read More »APC Wins Presidential Election In Niger
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State has won the highest number of votes cast in the state in the presidential election. Details soon.
Read More »Go About Your Business Without Fear – Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagosians
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday urged the people of the state to remain calm, eschew violence and go about their businesses without any fear of harassment. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement via his Twitter handle, said that there had been reports of friction in some parts of the …
Read More »INEC Cancels 63 Polling Units Results’ In 4 Kogi LGAs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday cancelled the results of 63 polling units in four Local Government Areas of Kogi over thuggery and failed BVAS that characterised Saturday’s polls. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) listed the LGAs involved to include: Okehi, Umala, Ulama-Boro and Ibaji out of …
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