Author: Amina Mohammed

The Ebonyi State chapter of the Labour Party has adopted its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, as the party’s national leader. The party stakeholders also adopted Fidelis Nwankwo as the leader of the party in the state. The endorsement was part of the six-point communique issued at the end of an expanded stakeholders briefing held in Abakaliki on Sunday. The communique was signed by the leaders of the Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone and Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone, Mr Linus Okorie, and Emmanuel Ezeh, respectively. Large Imported Petrol Consignment To Hit Nigeria | Punch The communique…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked INTERPOL in three North African countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria to watch-list former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, it was learnt at the weekend. It was further learnt that the decision by the EFCC was based on credible intelligence. Other countries where the ex-governor is put on the watch-list are Egypt, Libya and Sudan. Sources in the anti-graft agency said many option are on the table in dealing with the Bello situation, which include but not limited to storming the Kogi State Government House in Lokoja, where the ex-governor is believed…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his re-election as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Abiodun, in a congratulatory message to the President on Sunday, said that Tinubu’s re-election by his colleagues was an attestation to the leadership qualities of the Nigerian President. He added that it also reflected the unwavering trust and confidence reposed in Tinubu’s leadership by ECOWAS. According to him, since his first election, Tinubu has laid a solid framework for the future integration of the sub-region and promoting security. Abiodun praised the President for showing statesmanship…

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, insisted weekend that further capitalisation of banks in the country was for the common good of the nation. CBN governor, Dr Olayemi Cardoso, stated this at the launch of the book, “Power of One Man,” written by Dr. Ray Echebiri. Cardoso, represented at the event by Mr Philip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability Directorate, said: “Incidentally, the current manifesto of the Central Bank has embarked on another round of banking consolidation. ‘Why consolidation is necessary’ “Why was it necessary then? Professor Soludo wanted to make the banks robust, resilient, and fit for purpose…

The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has warned the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, to focus on his ministry and stop disparaging their son in the name of prophesy. The warning is coming on the heels of Saturday’s prophesy by Ayodele where he reportedly told Kanu to “beg the Nigerian government or die in jail. Kanu’s family spoke as the Association of Igbo Town Unions, ASITU, commended the recent decision by the South East governors to approach President Bola Tinubu to seek the release of Kanu…

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has mourned the passing of Prince Malik Afegbua, describing the late Prince as a unifier and a consummate statesman who wanted the best for his people and the State. In a statement, the governor described the passing of Prince Afegbua as a painful loss, noting that he would be sorely missed. According to him, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Prince Malik Afegbua, a unifier and a consummate statesman who wanted the best for his people and the State. “He was a progressive and aligned with causes that…

President Bola Tinubu has been re-elected as the chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. He was re-elected at the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Nigeria. President Tinubu, who accepted his re-election, appointed the President of Senegal to join in the mediation with Burkina Faso, Niger and Chad. Meanwhile, Tinubu urged members states of the region to fulfil their financial commitments to the regional body to effectively tackle security challenges. President Tinubu, who gave the charge at the 65th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS, said substantial…

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, oncFriday 5th July 2024 arrested the head of Akarabata community in Ile-Ife, Ba’ale Ige Babatunde, 50, with fresh cannabis plants that weighed 5kg. This is just as operatives raided the Lagos base of a high-profile cocaine syndicate headed by a couple: Agbakoba John Mmadu, and Agbakoba Ijeoma Chinwe as well as their associate, Okoye Ifeoma Maryjane, where large consignments of the class A drug meant for export and local distribution were recovered. Spokesman of the Agency, Femi Babafemi said, “The raid carried out by a special operations unit of the Agency…

The highly anticipated ninth season of the popular reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, will premiere on July 28 by 7pm. The show will run for 71 days, promising double the drama, relationships and competition. According to the show’s organisers, this season’s theme is “Two journeys in one House,” hinting at a unique twist in the show’s format. Read Also: Big Brother Naija 9th edition begins in July “BBNaija Season 9 is HERE! This is a must follow Season! Get ready for double the drama, ships, and HUGE competition! Cameras 24/7 for 71 days. Don’t miss the premiere on July…

Pandemonium on Saturday erupted in Abeokuta, Ogun State following the killing of a betting agent identified as Abiodun Anuoluwapo by a trigger-happy police officer late Friday night. It was gathered that Anuoluwapo, a graduate of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta, operated a Bet9ja shop in front of a popular hotel, First Point, in the Imala area of Abeokuta, and was closing his shop for the day when he was gunned down. An eyewitness, who spoke under the condition of anonymity alleged that the officers who emerged from the hotel were drunk before one of them released the bullet. Another eyewitness reported…