Chief Timipre Sylva, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Nov. 11, Bayelsa governorship election, says his disqualification by an Abuja High Court, won’t affect his chances of winning the election. Sylva spoke for the first time after the court ruling at a political rally in Agoro in Ekeremor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday, urging his supporters not to be distracted. “Don’t be dismayed about the ruling, just be prepared to come out en masse on Nov. 11, to cast your vote for our party, the APC, ” he said. READ ALSO: Annie Idibia Gushes…
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The Muhammadu Buhari University of Transportation, a federal university in Daura, Katsina State, is ready to begin academic activities subject to approval by the National Universities Commission (NUC). Its pioneer vice-chancellor, Prof. Umar Adam-Katsayal, made the declaration on Thursday when an NUC delegation of assessors on resource verification visited the institution. Adam-Katsayal said all needed requirements for the institute to begin academic activities had been provided. “All the needed facilities and equipment required for the commencement of academic activities have been provided. All we need now is approval of the NUC. READ ALSO: Annie Idibia Gushes as 2Baba Sings in…
Bandits in Kaduna State have killed a villager, who had volunteered to deliver a ransom in Kidandan village in the Giwa Local Government Area of the state. The victim, identified as Abdullahi Haruna, was a member of the First Aid of Fitiyanul Islam, according to Daily Trust. He was said to step forward to deliver the ransom in exchange for the release of a fellow villager who was held by the bandits. The tragedy occured on a Wednesday around 2:00 p.m. at a location known as Sabo Layi Kidandan. A vigilante member, who chose to remain anonymous, confirmed the incident.…
The United Nations has reported that more than 338,000 individuals have been compelled to flee their residences in the Gaza Strip, as the region continues to endure heavy Israeli airstrikes. In a statement issued on Thursday, the UN humanitarian agency OCHA declared, “Mass displacement across the Gaza Strip continues.” By Wednesday, the number of displaced people in Gaza increased by an additional 75,000, reaching a total of 338,934. The announcement came as Israel pounded Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip – a densely populated enclave of 2.3 million people – in response to the militants’ surprise Saturday attack. READ ALSO:…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed that they have a three-week window for negotiations with service providers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the upcoming 2024 Hajj. In light of this, the commission is encouraging intending pilgrims to make a deposit of N4.5 million before the specified deadline. According to a statement by Fatima Sanda Usara, NAHCON’s Assistant Director of Public Affairs, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set November 4, 2023, as the deadline for concluding preparatory meetings with service providers. By that time, the commission is expected to have an estimate of the number…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is collaborating with the World Bank to increase capacity to support low-income countries. IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, said this on Thursday in Marrakech, at the ongoing 2023 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings. Georgieva said that the support was under the aegis of the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust (PRGT), which provides zero-interest rate loans to low-income countries. She said that 40 countries were helping the Bretton Woods institutions realise their target for the PRGT. “I can tell you it warmed my heart when we met with contributors to see how much more expanded…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, stating that the appointment spans an initial renewable term of four years, pending Senate confirmation. Ola Olukoyede hails from Ekiti State and he is a pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). READ ALSO: President Tinubu Appoints Olukoyede as EFCC New Chairman The pastor was rumour to succeed Ibrahim Magu as EFCC chairman in 2020, after the later was suspended by…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ola Olukoyede as the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an initial renewable term of four years, pending Senate confirmation. The decision comes in the wake of the resignation of the suspended EFCC Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa. Presidential spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale announced these appointments in a statement on Thursday, stating that they are in line with the powers vested in President Tinubu, as established in section 2 (3) of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004. READ ALSO: Students protest 5…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 3 pips to 7.1776 against the dollar on Thursday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate each trading day. READ ALSO: Students protest 5 months of power blackout, threaten to boycott exams at Kaduna Varsity The central parity rate of the yuan against the dollar is based on a weighted average of prices offered by market makers before the opening of the interbank…
NATO Defense Ministers called on the Hamas movement to immediately release all captives and recognised Israel’s right to defend itself “with proportionality,” the alliance said in a statement on Thursday. “Allies expressed solidarity with Israel, making clear that it has the right to defend itself with proportionality against these unjustifiable acts of terror. “They called for Hamas to immediately release all hostages and for the fullest possible protection of civilians. “Allies also made clear that no nation or organization should seek to take advantage of the situation or to escalate it,” the statement read. The Hamas attack on Oct. 7…
In their quest for a reliable centre-forward, Chelsea is persistent in their pursuit of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to ESPN. The English Premiership side is a actively monitoring Ivan Toney from Brentford, who is also drawing interest from Arsenal. Osimhen’s impressive track record as one of Europe’s most promising strikers cannot be denied, with 26 goals in 32 league games last season, contributing to Napoli’s first Serie A title since 1990. His stellar form has continued this season, with six goals in 10 games. Napoli values Osimhen at approximately £120 million ($147.7 million), a significant £40 million more than…
Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon’s ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who had been under house arrest since the August coup in Gabon, has been jailed by the nation’s military government over alleged financial crimes. The charges against her include money laundering, forgery, and falsification of records, as of September 28. Sylvia Bongo and her son, Nourredin Bongo Valentin, are accused of manipulating the former president, when he suffered a severe stroke in 2018. They are alleged to have effectively governed Gabon for the past five years and misused public funds. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Kwara Poly Female Students…
The Nigerian Naira has hit a new all-time low in the parallel market, according to a survey conducted by Vanguard on street traders across the country. The currency was found to be trading in the range of N1,035 to N1,040, marking a depreciation of N40 or 4.0 per cent from its value two weeks ago. Street traders reported a buying price for the dollar at N1,025 and a selling price at N1,045, leaving them with a profit margin of N25. READ ALSO; Israeli forces continue Gaza Strip bombardment, mass troops on border One trader noted, “The dollar is not readily…
The Israeli military has continued its bombardment of the Gaza Strip in response to coordinated attacks by the Islamist group Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Telegram on Thursday that a large-scale attack was currently underway against Hamas-affiliated targets in the Gaza Strip. Israel was stunned by a large-scale attack by Hamas militants from the Gaza Strip on Saturday and has retaliated with massive airstrikes on the territory. More than 1,000 have died on each side, with civilians being the majority of those killed. Israel has massed some 300,000 reserve troops and armoured vehicles on the border with…
The Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, has given contractors constructing federal highways 14 days to mobilise their personnel and equipment back to site or risk lossing their contracts. The minister gave this warning during a meeting with all contractors handling federal roads on Wednesday in Abuja. He warned that any contractor who fails to comply with the directive and meet up with the deadline would be kicked out and replaced with other contractors. Umahi also told the contractors to desist from frustrating the plan of government to move on with the plan to use concrete technology rather than asphalt.…
Governor Hyacinth Alia on Wednesday said over 400,000 pupils would benefit from the next phase of the National Home-grown School Feeding Programme ( NHGSFP) in Benue. Alia said this while declaring open the Annual Training of Master Cooks of the NHGSFP at Government Model Secondary School, High Level, Makurdi. The Governor represented by the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Disaster Management, Mr Anodowase Kunde, said the school vendors would be recruited from the wards in each Local Government Area. He said a total of 6,512 persons would be selected for the programme across the 23 LGAs. READ ALSO: Court remands man…
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan , on Tuesday, ordered that a 22- year-old man, Bidemi Olayode in Agodi Correctional facility, over gang-rape and murder of his sister. Olayode, who lives in Alapa Community, near Ayegun area of Ibadan, is charged with conspiracy and murder. The Chief Magistrate, Mr M. Mudashiru, did not take Olayode’s plea. He directed the police to return the case file to Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) for legal advice. Mudashiru adjourned the matter until Dec. 21, for mention. READ ALSO: Nasarawa Assembly confirms Sule’s Commissioner-nominee Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Femi Oluwadare told the…
Another earthquake has hit western Afghanistan just days after two large quakes in the same region killed more than 1,000 people. The new 6.3 magnitude quake struck at around 05:10 local time (00:40 GMT) on Wednesday, 28km (17 miles) north of the city of Herat. More than 100 were injured and sent to hospital, health officials said. The wider impact is not yet clear, but many were sleeping in the open after their homes were destroyed on Saturday. Aid agencies have said there is also a shortage of blankets, food and other supplies. READ ALSO: Kebbi Assembly approves Idris’s N19.8bn…
The Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC) Abuja, an agency of the Catholic Church, has distributed additional 10,000 economic tree seedlings in Abuja and environs to cushion the effect of climate change. JDPC Chairman, Sir Josephat Abaagu, while supervising the distribution on Wednesday, said the exercise was in line with the directive of Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja. He said that the directive was from the message of Pope Francis on environmental protection. Kaigama had directed all catholic institutions and parishes in Abuja to plant a minimum of 10 trees to conserve and protect the environment. READ ALSO: Kebbi Assembly…
Niger’s post-coup military rulers have demanded in a statement seen by AFP on Wednesday that the United Nations coordinator in the West African country leave Niger within 72 hours. The foreign ministry said in the statement dated Tuesday that the government had ordered Louise Aubin, the UN’s resident and humanitarian coordinator, “to take all necessary measures to leave Niamey within 72 hours”. It pointed to “obstacles” which it said were presented by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “with a view to thwarting the full and complete participation of Niger” at last month’s UN General Assembly. READ ALSO: Wayne Rooney Appointed as…