Rev. Fr. Samson Emokhidi, a priest of the Archdiocese of Abuja, has been declared missing, according to an official statement from the Chancery. The statement, signed by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Fr. Sam Tumba, revealed that Fr. Samson was last seen leaving his residence at 8:45 pm on Sunday, October 1, 2023. There has been no communication or sign of the priest since his disappearance. The Archbishop and the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese have called on the entire Archdiocesan family to keep Fr. Samson in their prayers and urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact the…
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About 1700 teachers and education officers who were recruited into the Federal Unity Colleges in 2019, 2020, and 2021 have appealed to the federal government to disburse their outstanding three-year salaries. In an open letter addressed to the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, and copied to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, they emphasized the urgency of receiving their salaries and other related allowances. The letter, which was signed by the 2018, 2019 & 2020 recruited teachers and education officers into the 110 Unity Colleges reads: “We write this open letter with a clear conscience to draw the attention of the…
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX, has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering in a month-long trial in New York. The verdict was reached by the jury after just four and a half hours of deliberations. This marks a significant downfall for the 31-year-old entrepreneur, who was once a billionaire and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry. Bankman-Fried’s legal troubles began after his company, FTX, went bankrupt, leading to his arrest last year. He now faces the possibility of spending decades in prison, with his sentencing scheduled for March…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the clearing of estimated $7 billion outstanding foreign exchange obligations of the Federal Government, on foreign currency forwards contracts owed to banks. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that is may have come as fulfilment of President Bola Tinubu promise that the government will clear all foreign exchange future contracts, which according to him will help “refloat the nation’s economy” Reuters quoted the spokesperson of the apex bank, Dr. Isah Abdulmumin, to have confirmed the development yesterday adding that banking sources said an initial payment of $1 billion had been made. READ ALSO: Naira…
The Nigerian naira experienced upturn in value against the US dollar, with the cost of one dollar plummeting from its peak of N1,310 to N1,140. On Thursday, the dollar was trading at N1,140 in the black market, marking a 2.56 percent gain from the previous rate of N1,170 on Wednesday. This sudden appreciation of the naira has been attributed to recent government policies that have left currency speculators uncertain about their positions. The government’s policies include plans to digitalize foreign exchange transactions and discourage speculative demands, as well as the hoarding of foreign exchange in cash. READ ALSO: Foundation, NCF…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated Dust haze with localiz\sed visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout. “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba in the afternoon/evening hours. Sunny skies with few cloud patches are expected over the North Central in the morning. “Localized thunderstorms are expected over parts of Benue, Kogi and Kwara during the afternoon/evening hours. READ ALSO: NPFL, StarTimes sign N1bn 5-year league broadcast rights deal “Cloudy skies…
Nigeria and 186 Member States of the United Nations on Thursday voted by a large margin against the United States’ economic and trade embargo against Cuba, first imposed in 1960. A total of 187 States voted for the resolution put forward each year against the embargo with only the U.S. and Israel voting against and Ukraine abstaining. The resolution’s full title is the “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America against Cuba”. The UN General Assembly voiced concern that despite its resolutions dating back to 1992 (Resolution 47/19), “the economic, commercial…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has defended a supplementary budget of N18 billion at the National Assembly, largely aimed at addressing the issue of staff welfare and allowances. The commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, according to the INEC daily bulletin on Thursday in Abuja, led a team from the commission to defend the supplementary budget before the House of Reps Committee on Electoral Matters and the Senate Committee on INEC on Wednesday. It recalled that the commission had earlier sent a proposal of N18 billion to the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and defended it before the Executive, who referred…
An Oyo High Court 1 sitting in Oyo town, on Thursday, struck out the case instituted by Basorun of Oyo, High Chief Yusuf Ayoola and four others against Gov. Seyi Makinde and two others. The striking out of the case was sequel to its withdrawal by the claimants and filing of a fresh case. Recall that the kingmakers, popularly known as Oyo Mesi, had filed a suit against the governor, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to stop them from aborting the process for the selection and appointment of the candidate…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has assured Nigerians that there is adequate supply of Naira notes in the economy. The bank’s Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Some bank customers in recent times have been complaining about scarcity of Naira notes at the counters, Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Points of Sale (PoS), and Bureaux de Change (BDCs). READ ALSO: Senate confirms 3 additional INEC REC According to Abdulmumin, the seeming currency scarcity is occasioned by large volume withdrawal of cash from various CBN branches by Deposit Money Banks (DMBs). He said…
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of three additional Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners, bringing the number to 10. Those confirmed were Dr Bumi Omoseyindem(Lagos), Dr Anugbum Onuoha(Rivers) and Mr Abubakar Dambo (Zamfara). Their confirmation followed the adoption of a motion by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti Central) at the Committee of the Whole. Presenting the motion, Bamidele urged the Senate to consider the request of President Bola Tinubu for the confirmation of the appointment. READ ALSO: Appeal Court affirms APC’s Isah Jibrin as Kogi East Senator Prior to the screening and confirmation, the Senate…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife says the institution is set to host a successful 2023 West African Universities Games (WAUG). The institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Abiodun Olanrewaju, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 2023 WAUG would begin on Dec. 16. ”It will involve sports contingents from universities in the West African sub-region and participants will compete for medals in sports such as tennis, table tennis, basketball and athletics, and many more,” he said. READ ALSO: Ember Months: How to reduce road fatalities in Lagos —FRSC boss Olanrewaju added that the Minister of Interior,…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, says if stakeholders would join hands to push out hard drugs and alcoholic beverages’, from motor parks, road fatalities would reduce. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Babatunde Farinloye, made this remark at the 2023 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign Flag Off on Thursday at the Costain Unit Command, Lagos State. “Sale of alcoholic beverages in Nigeria is becoming a social norm. It is the acceptability that is causing problems on roads. “If the transport unions and elders in the sector work hard and make it a law that people will…
The Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), said it has paid N16 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors, creditors and shareholders of banks in liquidation in the past 20 years. The Principal Manager, NDIC Kano Zonal Office, Ms Hajara Imam stated this at the 2023 World Savings Day. She said the Corporation earmarked over N16 billion for the exercise, explaining that most of the depositors and shareholders had been fully paid. Imam said that some of the microfinance banks with insured deposits recently closed were being paid, adding the process was still on. “Recently, NDIC has earmarked about N16 billion to…
President Bola Tinubu has presented the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) flags to party’s three gubernatorial candidates in preparation for the forthcoming elections in Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states. Those handed the flags are Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo, who is running for a second term; Timipre Sylva for Bayelsa and Usman Ododo for Kogi state. READ ALSO: NLC President to Receive Medical Treatment Abroad After Scuffle in Imo The event, held inside the Banquet Hall at the State House, saw the presence of Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, alongside other members of the party’s National Working…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, is set to be transported overseas for medical treatment following injuries he allegedly sustained in the hands of security operatives in Imo State. The NLC president was in Owerri on Wednesday, November 1, to mobilize Imo workers for a scheduled protest rally, when thugs emerged and descended on the protesters and labour leaders. A team of armed Policemen and hooded men in trucks were also said stormed the venue and arrested Ajaero alongside some labour leaders and some journalists, shooting sporadically. He was later released, but bruises all over…
The Canadian government has revealed its plan to welcome a total of 1,485,000 new immigrants from between 2024 to 2026. This includes the admission of 485,000 new immigrants in 2024, followed by 500,000 new immigrants in both 2025 and 2026. This is the new Immigration Levels Plan for skilled workers, caregivers, and others from 2024 to 2026, including the economic immigrants, the family class, and the humanitarian targets, as disclosed by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) It said: “Canada’s immigration levels will remain unchanged from its current targets. In 2024, the country will target the admission of 485,000 new…
The National Assembly has given its nod to the N2.176 trillion 2023 supplementary budget proposed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The approval came following the adoption of a report by the Appropriations Committee, presented by Senator Adeola Olamilekan, Chairman of the committee, during plenary in the Senate. GOOD EVENING NIGERIA reports that this supplementary budget is the second in the year, with the initial one of N819.5 billion aimed at providing palliatives for vulnerable Nigerians. President Tinubu, in his letter to the National Assembly, emphasized the need for additional palliative measures, including wage awards for public servants and an enhanced…
A powerful storm, known as Storm Ciaran, smashed into northwestern Europe on Thursday with strong winds and driving rain, killing one person in France and one in Spain as schools, airports and trains halted service. According to Reuters, a truck driver was killed by a falling tree northeast of Paris and 1.2 million French households were left without electricity. French authorities have urged people to stay at home and avoid winds which were hitting 207 kph (129 mph), leading to reports of 20-metre (66-foot) waves off the coast. READ ALSO: Police kill suspected kidnapper in Plateau, rescue 6 victims A…
Saudi Arabia is making another 13 million dollars available to aid civilians in Gaza, King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) said on Thursday. Saudi King Salman and Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman are donating the money themselves. KSRelief, founded in 2015, works with UN organisations and says it has recipients in almost 100 countries. READ ALSO: Chinese Yuan weakens to 7. 1797 against dollar Since the war broke out between Israel and Hamas, the UN emergency relief office OCHA has appealed for urgent financial aid amounting to 300 million dollars. (dpa/NAN)