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The director of media of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, Bayo Onanuga has described Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) “public enemies.” Onanuga stated this in a tweet on Wednesday in relation to a news report, claiming Malami said his office has asked the Supreme Court to vacate a suit filed against the deadline for the use of old naira notes. He stated, “Abubakar Malami is also a public enemy like Emefiele.” Recall that a seven-member panel of the apex court led by John Okoro,…

The Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Lookman, has expressed optimism over choosing Nigeria at the international level over the Three Lions of England. The 25-year-old attacker was born in Wandsworth, South West London to Nigerian parents. Although, he represented England at the youth level before switching his allegiance to Nigeria following the FIFA approval to play for Nigeria on February 10, 2022. In an interview with an Italian news platform, L’Eco di Bergamo, Lookman insisted that he is happy with the decision to represent the three-time African champions. “I have no regrets, I took the right decision. This is my…

JUST IN: Sokoto deputy gov ‘resignation letter’ from PDP surfaces online A letter purporting the resignation of the Sokoto State deputy governor, Manir Dan Iya, from the Peoples Democratic Party has surfaced online, sparking reactions. In the unverified letter addressed to the Ward Chairman, Kware Ward, Kware Local Government, and dated February 8, the deputy governor thanked the party for the opportunity to serve. The letter read, “I write to notify you of withdrawal of my membership from the People’s Democratic Party with effects from February 8, 2023. “I appreciate the opportunities given to me which made me serve in…

The National Emergency Management Agency has admonished the Kwara State Government to take actions against electoral crisis in the state. The Head, Minna Operations Office of NEMA, Zainab Saidu, gave this charge in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin. Saidu said the agency has always called for bold steps to be taken in order to prevent electoral violence in the state and across the country ahead of the general elections. She said, “The agency believes that by taking preventative steps, we can ensure a peaceful and orderly election process. “NEMA is concerned about the potential for electoral violence and unrest,…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained the Federal Government from implementing the Friday deadline for the currency swap. A seven-man panel of the apex court led by Justice John Okoro, in a unanimous ruling, granted an interim injunction restraining the Federal Government, the Central Bank of Nigeria and commercial banks from implementing the Friday terminal date for the old naira notes. Also on Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank urged the CBN to extend the time limit. The advice of the international organisations was in line with the Supreme Court ruling against the Friday deadline. The IMF…

The commander-in-chief of the air staff said that officers will be trained for the election. Amao said the training would be held for officers deployed for election duties. He spoke with branch chiefs air officers commanding commandants and unit commanders during his meeting with the commanding officers. He said Air Commodore Wap Maigida made the statement in a statement. Amao urged his men to remain apolitical before and after the elections. Amao said Nigerian air force personnel should remain apolitical as Nigerians prepare to go to the polls. Amao urged the commanders to sensitise NAF personnel on the code of…

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the PDP governorship candidate in Lagos, Funke Akindele, over the death of her mother, Dr. Adebanjo-Akindele. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu said it is difficult to find the right words to condole someone who has lost a loved one, noting that the loss of mothers is one of the deepest sorrows. man. The governor prayed for peace, comfort, courage, and love for Funke, his immediate siblings, and the families of Adebanjo and Akindele as they mourn the deceased. He said: “My heart goes…

The Group Managing Director, of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mele Kyari, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel shortage will ease next week. Kyari said this in a video clip aired on Channels Television on Tuesday night. However, he said he could not guarantee that queues at petrol stations would disappear, but added that there would be a significant improvement in the coming week. He said: “Now over the next week I’m not saying you won’t have zero queues over the next week, no, because a number of things are out of our control and of course, market forces…

The Nigerians were on their way to Kaolak, Senegal, when their buses were attacked by gunmen in Burkina Faso.The president conveyed his sympathies and prayed for the safety of other Nigerians stuck there in a statement sent by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Monday in Abuja. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Nigerian Embassy in Burkina Faso, is engaging with the Burkinabe authorities and awaits the conclusion of their investigation of the regrettable occurrence, and if required, to ensure that the criminals are suitably sanctioned. “The Nigerian Government would make every effort to secure the mortal remains of…

Some forcefully retired police officers have asked the Inspector-General of Police, the Police Service Commission, and the Force Secretary to reinstatement to service following an order of the National Industrial Court in April 2022, Switch Nigeria reports.The aggrieved officers in a statement signed by their cohort, Emmanuel Idris, claimed that they were forcefully retired from service before age 60 and less than 35 years in service.They noted that they joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1996, 1999, and 2000, and are protesting the alleged failure of the IG to reinstate them to service despite a court order to the effect.Switch…