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Buhari in his nationwide broadcast on February 16 directed the apex bank to only reissue and re-circulate the old N200 banknotes. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday said President Muhammadu Buhari’s directive on the N200 notes still stands. Buhari in his nationwide broadcast on February 16 directed the apex bank to only reissue and re-circulate the old N200 banknotes. The old N200 is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up to April 10. In a statement, the CBN dismissed some media reports that the President approved the issuance and release of the old N500 and…

Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary, of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has urged political parties to accept the results of the 2023 general elections and refrain from actions that could trigger violence. He made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja ahead of the general elections commencing Saturday, Feb. 25. Pam urged candidates or political parties dissatisfied with the election outcome to pursue their cases in courts instead of taking the law into their hands. “We must remember that the world’s eyes…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cautioned security personnel against violating traffic rules in the nation’s capital. The Coordinator, of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Umar Shuaibu, issued the warning at the inauguration of intensive traffic enforcement on Airport Road, on Monday in Abuja. Shuaibu declared that henceforth, anybody that was driving against the traffic would not only be instructed to go back but would be arrested and the vehicle impounded. The coordinator also warned uniformed personnel to desist from violating traffic as the enforcement against such nefarious acts was not a respecter of rank. He stated that no…

Over 100 clerics and prophets in Rivers State have declared support for the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and his running mate, Kashim Shettima. The religious leaders under the aegis of Rivers Pastors Unite for Tinubu said this after a meeting in Port Harcourt on Monday. They said the APC presidential candidate for the 2023 election was the only person with the capacity to solve the myriad of challenges plaguing thecountry. The Coordinator of RPUT, Pastor Sunday Edimeh, who read their resolution said none of the candidates had supported the Christian community as much as…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has reassured Nigerians and the international community of free, fair and credible elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the reassurance when he received Commonwealth Election Observer Mission to Nigeria, led by former South Africa President, Thabo Mbeki, at INEC headquarters in Abuja on Monday. ”INEC understands the enormous benefits of conducting credible elections, not just in Nigeria but the African continent. “Election in Nigeria is huge and we understand. As I said, the responsibility rests on our shoulders. “We also understand the benefits of credible elections. It will not only bring peace and good…

Ahead of Saturday’s election, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute all identified criminals across the state. Addressing service chiefs during the first Osun State Security Council meeting under his administration, Adeleke stated that a peaceful poll on Saturday and beyond would deepen Nigeria’s democracy and enhance the further realization of good governance. Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, obtained in Osogbo on Monday further said, “I convey this security meeting to review the state of security in Osun state and to strategize on how to further sustain the existing peace…

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday released a summary polling unit and collation centre agents submitted by political parties for the 2023 general elections. A total of 1,574,301 party polling unit agents and 68,057 collation agents were submitted to INEC by political parties. In summary, the ruling All Progressives Congress deployed 176,223 party polling unit agents; the Peoples Democratic Party, 176,558; and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, 176,200. Kano State had the highest number of 145,393 party polling unit agents; followed by Lagos, 98,646; and Rivers, 79,795. Details later…

The Minister of State Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva has attributed loss of revenue from crude production to theft, pipeline vandalism and decayed infrastructure.The minister, in a statement on Monday by his Senior Adviser, Media and Communications, Horatius Egua said in spite the challenges, the Federal Government was determined to end the trend.Sylva said the Federal Government was determined to end the trend through improved investments and security along the major oil and gas pipelines in Niger Delta region.According to him, contrary to reports that about 40 per cent of the volumes of crude losses are due to measurement inaccuracies,…

Nigeria has been chosen by the Heads of State and Government of the Sahel Region Climate Commission (SRCC) to host the Secretariat of the Sahel Climate Fund. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He added that communiqué was issued at the end of the second conference of Heads of State and Government of SRCC, held on the margins of 36th AU Summit. Shehu said that the SRCC also approved the appointment of Issifi Boureim of Niger Republic as the Executive Secretary of the Commission. Boureim, until his appointment, was the Coordinator of the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Public Servants including personnel of the Corps to always embark on regular physical exercise for efficient service delivery.The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Dauda Biu said this at a walking and jogging exercise to mark the 35th Anniversary of the FRSC on Saturday in Abuja.Biu said that the monthly exercise had improved the efficiency of officers and men adding that it had also reduced medical bills of the Corps.He added that the exercise was very important as it made one fit and healthy for work, especially public servants who sit between 9am and…