Presidential poll: I’m not afraid of lies, propaganda —Peter Obi
THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 election, Mr Peter Obi has said that he is not afraid of what he called lies and propaganda against him, describing them as part of the journey to a new Nigeria. “I have always lived my life in the most law-abiding manner possible. Sometimes, as humans, we make...
Adamawa guber: REC, Yunusa, risks jail as INEC writes Buhari, IGP
It was an unprecedented moment on Sunday when Senator Aisha Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, was declared the winner of the Adamawa State gubernatorial election. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Barrister Hudu Yunusa, shocked the nation with what many had described as a coup when he usurped the power of the Returning Officer to declare Binani, winner of the State...
FG to increase tax on tobacco products to 50% — Official
The Federal Government says it will increase excise tax on tobacco products from 30 per cent ad-valorem to 50 per cent as part of measures to control tobacco smoking in the country. Head, Tobacco Control Unit, Noncommunicable Disease Division, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Mangai Malau, disclosed this on Tuesday at the National Tobacco Control Budget Advocates Meeting in Abuja. Malau...
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Barring any last-minute change of plans, the Federal Government will begin payment of the planned increase in civil servants’ salary by the end of this month (April). This followed the plan by the federal government to remove fuel subsidy by June. 2. The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday ordered the...
Fuel subsidy: FG begins 40% pay rise for workers April ending
Barring any last-minute change of plans, the Federal Government will begin payment of the planned increase in civil servants’ pay by the end of this month (April), The PUNCH can report. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, retd, is expected to give his final assent for disbursement any moment from now. If the proposal sails through, it means the increase will...
Flight disruptions as aviation unions begin 2-day warning strike
•FG must adhere to our terms —Unions •Why unions’ strike’s unnecessary, unfounded — FG •Make contingent plans, FAAN advise travellers Flight operations were yesterday disrupted across the country, following the two-day strike embarked upon by unions in the aviation sector to protest what they described as unpalatable working conditions. Consequently, both international and local flights were affected, as air travellers could not access...
Uncertainties as Buhari govt’s Monetary Policies fail to tackle rising inflation
The three months of rising inflation in 2023, with the recent figure standing at 22.04 per cent, has put pain, frustration and agony in the faces of Nigerians and the country’s economy. DAILY POST reports that like a drowning person, Nigerians are overwhelmed by the rising food prices and the cost of goods and services. It is now a commonly...
Adamawa Gov Poll Crisis: INEC bars suspended REC, to announce result Thursday
BARRING further unforeseen circumstances, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, will announce the results of the controversial and dramatic Adamawa State governorship election, on Thursday, Vanguard has learned. The INEC will between Tuesday and Wednesday meet as a “Commission” on the matter, National Commissioner and Chairman of information and Voter Education Committee, Dr Festus Okoye, said. The Commission had on Monday...
Obiano mourns former Anambra Governor, Mbadinuju
Immediate past governor of Anambra State, South East Nigeria, Chief Willie Obiano, FCA has sent condolences to the family of one of his predecessors, Dr Chinwoke Mbadinuju, who passed away in Abuja on April 11, 2023. Mbadinuju, who governed Anambra from May 29, 1999, to May 28, 2003, reportedly died at the National Hospital in Garki, Abuja, at the age...
Ahead of Rerun Polls, IG Deploys Personnel, Logistics in 24 States
*Atiku drums support for Adamawa governor, Fintiri, party *PDP, APC supporters demand credible polls in Adamawa Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, yesterday, ordered adequate deployment of supporting personnel and additional logistics for effective election security management during the forthcoming supplementary elections scheduled for Saturday, April 15. The polls will hold in specific areas across 24 states. In Adamawa State, the presidential...
