CNPP, CSOs Want FG To Investigate DSS Over Allegation Of Plots To Frame-up CBN Governor Emefiele

The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) in conjuction with civil society organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition Of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOS) has tasked the Federal Government of on thorough investigation of allegation of plots to frame the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele and implicate him …

CNPP, CSOs Vow To Mobilise Against Politicians Plotting To Truncate CBN’s Cashless Policy

... Commend President Buhari for Backing CBN Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and civil society organisations (CSOs) under the aegis of Coalition Of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have vowed to mobilise Nigerians against politicians working to truncate the country's progressive efforts towards full cashless economy. While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for standing with …

Buhari Unveils Redesigned Naira Notes

President Muhammadu Buhari has unveiled the redesigned naira notes of N200, N500 and N1000 at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa Abuja on Wednesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the unveiling of the naira notes preceded the virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) with a number of cabinet members in …

2023: APM Governorship Candidate in Enugu, Ken Ikeh, Calls For Vigilance, Pledges A Better Deal

The Enugu State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Barr Kenneth Ikeh, has, while urging the people of the state to expect a better deal from his party, said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) can be trusted to deliver a credible 2023 general elections but the citizens must remain vigilant in …

Governor Soludo Plays Host to Obi Cubana, Emoney, Ned Okonkwo, Others

The governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, yesterday received in courtesy visit Mr Obinna Iyiegbu of the Obi Cubana Group, Mr Emeka Okonkwo popularly knows as E-Money, Mr Kingsley Okonkwo (K-Cee) and Mr Kennedy Okonkwo. Speaking at the event of their meeting with the governor at the Government House in Awka, the Anambra …

Groups Vow To Resist Lagos State Assembly Speaker’s Move To Illegally Substitute Names of Winners of APC Primaries

Interest groups have warned the incumbent Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa to stay clear from substituting names of winners in the recent primary elections in Lagos State with the names of his cronies as candidates. The groups vowed to mobilise Lagosians for justice to reign if the alleged …

Peace, Rural Development: Enugu Group Passes Vote of Confidence in Gov. Ugwuanyi

Members of a socio-cultural organization in the Enugu North Senatorial zone of Enugu State, known as Odinma Nsukka, have unanimously passed a vote of confidence in Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for entrenching enduring peace and stability in the state and for his unprecedented infrastructural development especially in the rural areas. Rising from their …

Hope For MSMEs As Katsina State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Council Concludes Retreat

The Katsina State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (KTS-MSMEs) Council recently held a two-day retreat, which centred on discussions on varied issues around the MSMEs development, existing programmes and how they affect MSMEs sub-sector development in Katsina State. The retreat was held between November 22 and 23, 2021 with very fruitful outcomes as contained in …

Katsina MSME Council Set to Establish Border Market and Export Warehouse to Facilitate Exportation of Made in Katsina/Nigeria Products

The Katsina State Micro, Small And Medium Enterprises (KTS-MSMEs) council is to consider the establishment of border market and export warehouse to facilitate exportation of made in Katsina/Nigeria products. This was part of the resolutions at the end of the state MSMEs council’s two-day retreat held in Kano State. According to a communique at the …

National Anti-Multiple Taxations Scheme And National Transit Insurance Scheme NATIS Projects Inaugurated In Abuja

…As ALGON Discloses Its Commitment Its Success The National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON Hon Alabi Kolade David has said that the National Transit Insurance Scheme (NATIS) and National Anti-Multiple Taxation Scheme (NAMTAXS) is an initiative that is set to redefine tax collections in the country and address issues of …

Katsina Deputy Governor’s Wife Appointed TSO National Women Leader

The wife of Katsina state Deputy Governor, Hajiya Mariya Buhari has been appointed as National woman leader Tinubu Support Organization (TSO). This was contain in a appointment letter dated 14 November 2021 signed by the Director General of the organization, Hon Aminu Suleiman. "I am pleased to inform you that your appointment is confirmed as …

Appraising NYSC’s Role in Midwifing Credible Elections

The National Youth Service Corps has come under scrutiny in recent times regarding its relevance in the scheme of things in the country. Some stakeholders have consequently advocated for its scrapping. However, this position was countered by some schools of thought, who argued that the NYSC remains critical in the scheme of things in the …

For Governors to Succeed, Local Governments Must Succeed – Sanwo-Olu

Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that for the state governors in Nigeria to succeed in providing better grassroots leadership, the local government system in the country must succeed as a tier of government. The Governor, who spoke during a courtesy visit to his office by the Association of Local Governments …

ALGON Elects New National Deputy President, 2 Others At NEC Meeting/Retreat in Lagos

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has, at its 4th zonal meeting and retreat held in Lagos State, elected a new Deputy National President of the Association. Also elected was a new National Treasurer while it the ratified the appointment of Hon. Victor Ebonka, the ALGON Delta …

Arewa Pastors’ Forum Declares Katsina the Most Religiously Tolerant State

Arewa Pastors’ Forum for Peace has described Katsina state as the best in the country in terms of religious tolerance. The forum, led by its National President, Bishop Japeth Mbayo, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Katsina when they paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, QS Mannir Yakubu, in his office. Mr Mbayo …

Katsina Deputy Governor Condoles Family of Late Business Mogul, Yahaya Gafai

Katsina state Deputy Governor Mannir Yakubu has condoled the family of late Yahaya Gafai who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He died at the age of 97 years. Late Yahaya Gafai is survived with one wife, 14 children and many Grandchildren. He was buried at Abbatua Cemetery according to Islamic rites. Before his …

Katsina State Government Receives Interim Report on Economic and Investment Summit, Ground Breaking Ceremony

On behalf of the Katsina State, the state Deputy Governor Alhaji Mannir Yakubu has received an interim report on the state Economic and Investment Summit and Ground breaking ceremony of Funtua Integrated Textile and Garment Park to be hold in the state. The Director General, Katsina Investment Promotion Agency Alhaji Ibrahim Tukur Jikamshi led members …

Nasarawa Council Election: ALGON National President Hails Governor Sule For Conducting Hitch-Free Polls

…Congratulates Winners, Pleads For More Council Elections Across States The National President of State Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) Hon. Alabi Kolade David has congratulated the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, over the successful conduct of Wednesday’s Nasarawa State local government council’s election. According to Hno. Alabi Kolade, the results …

Katsina State Reiterates Resolve to Partner Governmental and Nongovernmental Bodies on Infrastructure Development

Katsina State Government has reassured of its resolve to collaborate with other governmental organizations and private bodies toward infrastructural and economic development of the state.  The State Deputy Governor, Qs Mannir Yakubu gave the assurance when he visited the  headquarters of Infrastructure Concession and Regulatory Commission (ICRC) in Abuja. Alhaji Mannir Yakubu said  the objective …

Anambra 2021: Governor’s League Roots For Senator Andy Uba

A women political pressure group in Anambra state known as Governor’s League has called on women in the state to participate actively in the present political dispensation in order to install the right candidate for the governorship of the state. Speaking during a solidarity rally held at Onitsha residence of Hon Gozie Agbakoba, a two-term …