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In a thought-provoking speech that has sparked discussions across the continent, Kenyan President William Ruto outlined his vision for the dedollarization of Africa. Ruto’s proposition seeks to reduce reliance on foreign currencies and promote the use of African currencies for trade and economic activities. This presents both prospects and challenges for the continent’s economic landscape. Addressing a gathering of business persons, policymakers, and economists in Djibouti, President Ruto highlighted the historical and economic reasons behind the prevalence of the US dollar in African economies. He argued that the use of African currencies would enhance economic sovereignty, reduce exchange rate risks,…

Godwin Emefiele, the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos this morning to face trial on charges of alleged gun possession. Recall that shortly after President Bola Tinubu suspended Emefiele, he was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) on June 15, on a two-count charge that accuses him of unlawfully possessing a single-barrel shotgun (JOJEFF MAGNUM 8371) without a valid license. According to the prosecution, which is spearheaded by the Federal Government and DSS, Emefiele is accused of violating Section 4 of the Firearms Act, 2004,…

In a bid to revolutionize education and foster self-reliance among students, the University of Abuja has now make it compulsory for each student to register a company before being eligible for graduation, says Prof. Abdul Rasheed Na’Allah, the Vice Chancellor of the school During a press briefing, Prof. Na’Allah emphasized that his administration had embarked on an ambitious journey to transform the university’s landscape, focusing on vital aspects such as infrastructure, learning, and industry engagement. He said in partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, the curriculum of the school had been improved and the students had been taught how…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria has mobilised more than half a billion dollars for innovative, profitable, equitable and sustainable food system transformation initiative. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, in a statement said that Shettima made this known while chairing a high-level meeting on the first day of the UN Food Systems Summit in Rome, Italy. Good Evening Nigeria reports that the meeting was declared open by the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guteress. Shettima explained that the funds were mobilised through domestic resources, multilateral development banks, international financial institutions and climate funds by…

Video streaming app TikTok has announced the addition of text-only posts, allowing users to communicate through written content.  TikTok users will now be offered three options on the app – whether to post photos, videos or text. This is made known in a statement released by TikTok. The Chinese-owned app says the new text feature gives users “another way to express themselves”. Users will also be able to customise posts by adding sound, tag, hashtag, location or Duets, which are video reactions to posts by other TikTok users. READ ALSO: Twitter Unveils New “X” Logo, Replacing Iconic Blue Bird “These…

The Police Command in Bauchi State has arrested over 100 suspects over kidnapping, robbery and other crimes. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Auwal Muhammad stated this at a news conference on Monday in Bauchi. He said the Command recovered guns; fabricated pistols, revolvers, axes, knives, bottles, among others from the suspects. Muhammad said: “It is worthy to note that the security concern in our society have assumed alarming dimensions ranging from kidnapping, banditry, robbery, thugs and thuggery, Gender-Based Violence and the likes. “This necessitates a review of our modus operandi to contain the current security challenges bedeviling our dear state…

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has taken a proactive step to mitigate the impact of the recent removal of fuel subsidy on the state’s residents, particularly public civil servants. Among other palliative measures, the governor has approved a sum of N10,000 for each public civil servant in the state. The cash support, aimed at helping workers cope with the economic shocks caused by the subsidy removal, is set to commence this month (July) and will continue until a new minimum wage is introduced. READ ALSO: Over 150,000 Students Set to Take Basic Education Certificate Examination in Kano State …

On the eve of World Drowning Prevention Day, the European Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) highlighted the urgency of raising awareness on drowning. As a public health issue, this has killed an estimated 20,000 people annually in the European region. “Most of us rarely, if ever, think about drowning as a public health hazard with significant impact.’’ Hans Henri P. Kluge said this in a statement on Monday. The recent capsizing of the Adriana, a fishing vessel carrying migrants in the waters between Greece and Italy, added hundreds of victims to this toll in June. “In that…

Twitter has changed its brand and logo from its famous blue bird to “X”. The new white X on a black background has replaced the blue bird on the desktop version of the social network, although is yet to appear on the mobile app. “Tweets” will also be replaced, according to Twitter’s owner Elon Musk, and posts will be called “x’s”. On Sunday, the billionaire said he was looking to change Twitter’s logo, tweeting: “And soon we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds.” He then shared a picture of the new X branding projected…

Nigerian football star, Ahmed Musa, has announced that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), “petrol”, has been reduced from N620 to N580 per litret at his fueling station, MYCA7, situated in Kano.  The announcement was made via Ahmed Musa’s verified Twitter page, where he shared the news with his followers. He tweeted, “Fuel ⛽️ #580 @MYCA-7 Filling Station Kano 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️” He also gave the address where petrol can be bought at N580 as MYCA-7 Filling Station, Along Zaria Road U/Uku, Kano State. He further explained that the price is what he has decided to sell his own PMS. https://twitter.com/Ahmedmusa718/status/1683419630826651651?t=5bwpaDni022DsJ1b0AUahQ&s=19…

In a dominant display, Germany’s talismanic striker, Alexandra Popp, on Monday, proved her mettle by scoring twice as her team secured a resounding 6-0 victory over Women’s World Cup debutants, Morocco. Popp’s 12th-minute header set the Germans on their way in Melbourne as Morocco’s piece of history – the first Arab team at a Women’s World Cup – started badly and ultimately ended in humiliation. The German skipper Popp collected another goal before the break, Klara Buehl added a third in their first attack after the restart, before own goals from Hanane Ait El Haj and Zineb Redouani. A last-minute…

The Kano National/State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, dismissed the petition filed by Abdussalam Abdulkarim-Zaura of the APC challenging the election of Rufa’i Sani-Hanga as senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District. Good Evening Nigeria reports that the petitioner Abdulkarim-Zaura(APC) filed a petition challenging the victory of Sani-Hanga, of the NNPP, for Kano Central Senatorial District election conducted on Feb.25. The respondents are: INEC, NNPP, Rufa’i Sani-Hanga and Ibrahim Shekarau. Delivering the judgment, the three-member panel led by Justice I P Chima, held that the petitioner failed to prove it case in compliance with the 2022 Electoral Act.…

Senator Aishatu Dahiru, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the last election in Adamawa, has requested the Federal High Court in Abuja, to allow the election petition tribunal, currently in session in the state, to deliver its judgment before any prosecution is initiated against the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Ari. Dahiru, also known as Binani, told Justice Donatus Okorowo, through her counsel, Chiesonu Okpoko, SAN, while adopting the processes filed in respect of her suit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Binani had, in a suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/935/2023, sued the Independent National Electoral Commission…

The Kano State House of Assembly has officially confirmed two new commissioner nominees, appointed by Governor Abba Yusuf, as members of the State Executive Council. The confirmation took place on Monday, after a successful screening process presided over by Speaker Mr. Ismail Falgore. The nominees were Sheikh Tijani Auwal and Hajiya Aisha Saji. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA recalls that Governor Yusuf on 26th June, appointed his deputy, Aminu Abdulsalam, as the state’s Commissioner for Local Government and assigned portfolios to 18 others. Meanwhile, both Auwal and Aisha were reportedly in Saudi Arabia during, hence are expected to screened and sworn in…

A Dei-Dei Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Monday sentenced a 29-year-old chef, Moses Ibor, to one month imprisonment for stealing three cartons of indomie instant noodles. Ibor of Apo Abuja, had pleaded guilty to a count charge of theft and had prayed for leniency. The Judge, Saminu Suleiman, gave the convict an option of N10,000 fine, and warned him to desist from crime. Earlier, the prosecutor, Mr Chinedu Ogada, told the court that the complainant Mr Bashir Umar of Olajumoke market Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, reported the matter at the Dutse Alhaji police station on July 10. Ogada said…

The 10th House of Representatives has revealed its comprehensive six-point legislative agenda aimed at driving progress, prosperity, and inclusivity across Nigeria. Rep. Julius Ihonvbere, the House Leader and Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on Legislative Agenda, made the announcement on Monday in Abuja, highlighting the strategic objectives to be pursued during the 10th Assembly. According to him, the legislative agenda centers on six key areas, including economic empowerment and diversification, infrastructure development, and education and human capital development. Others area healthcare for all; transparent governance, accountability, and security and safety of persons and properties asxwell as economic empowerment and diversification.…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended an invitation to interested individuals to apply for admission into Police Academy, Kano, tenth regular course cadet degree programme. In a statement issued on Monday, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force public relations officer, announced that the online registration process will be open from July 24 to September 3. The opportunity is available to both male and female Nigerian citizens aged between 17 and 21 years. Other requirements include possession of a national identity number (NIN), and a minimum of six credits in not more than two sittings in WAEC/NECO or its equivalent, with credit…

Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspects on charges of allegedly stealing vehicle in the Lafia Local Government Area of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, issued a statement to journalists in Lafia, the state capital, on Sunday, disclosing the development. According to Nansel, the suspects, aged 49 and 38 years respectively, stole the vehicle and subsequently attempted to evade capture by fleeing to Taraba and Plateau States. He said, “On July 19, 2023, around 4pm, a complaint was lodged at ‘B’ Division, Lafia that a Toyota Corolla, 2015 model was given to a…

Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial district, made a statement on Sunday, criticizing the N30,000 monthly minimum wage, deeming it a “criminal wage.” According to him, “What we call minimum wage is a criminal wage,” stating that even his cleaner earns no less than N60,000. Oshiomhole said this when he appeared on Sunday Politics, Channels Television programme, on Sunday. He said, “If you exchange N30,000 at N800 or N700 to the dollar, what does that translate to? So, the value of that minimum wage when it was N125 – when it was first introduced under, I think, (Shehu)…

Senior UN officials on Sunday condemned the deadly Russian missile strikes in the Ukraine city of Odesa which damaged several historic buildings. Over the past week, Russia has carried out aerial attacks on Odesa and two other port cities, Chornomorsk and Mykolaiv, since terminating the landmark Black Sea Initiative on grain and fertiliser exports. International media reported that at least one person was killed and more than 20 wounded in Sunday’s attack. The attack also damaged significant cultural sites in Odesa, including the Transfiguration Cathedral, the first and foremost Orthodox church in the city. The Cathedral was founded in 1794…