Day: May 18, 2022

Sokoto 2023; X-Raying APC Governorship Aspirants for A Guided Choice, By Mainasara Shehu Ahmad

Mainasara Shehu Ahmad

The 2023 general elections are drawing closer and political parties across the states are trying to make informed decision in choosing saleable aspirants that are worthy of flying their flags as candidates for governorship elections. The calculations are intended to beat political opponents at the polls. This is not different in Sokoto state where the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) also has bevy of aspirants, with each hoping to grasp the chance of flying the party’s flag. Rotation/ Primary election For the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Sokoto state, preparations…

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Flying Eagles Qualify for 2023 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations

Amodu Ganiyu

Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, defeated Ivory Coast in an explosive semi-final match to reach the final of the ongoing WAFU B U-20 Championship in Niamey. The late Tuesday night’s match 2-1 victory not only gave them a ticket to Saturday’s final match but also came a ticket to next year’s Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations scheduled for Egypt, NFF said in a statement on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Nigerians Hit out at NFF over Jose Peseiro Selection Meet José Santos Peseiro, New Coach Nigeria Just Announced For S’Eagles Arsenal’s UCL…

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Nigerians Hit out at NFF over Jose Peseiro Selection

Amodu Ganiyu

How toxic tongues traded tantrum on Twitter A section of Nigerians criticize the Nigeria Football Federation over the appointment of Portuguese Jose Peseiro as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Five months after the sacking of Gernot Rohr, NFF announced on Sunday the appointment of Peseiro as the new head coach of the Super Eagles, with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms with the gaffer. The appointment of the Portuguese has not gone down well with some stakeholders, with 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner, Edema…

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N80bn Fraud: Buhari Suspends Accountant General After Arrest by EFCC

Ganiyu Amodu

President Muhammadu Buhari has through the Minister of Finance Budget and National Planning Mrs Zainab Ahmed, suspended the embattled Accountant General of the Federation Ahmed Idris. The suspension letter marked HMFBNP/AGF/SUSPENSION/5/2022 and dated 18th May, 2022 said the suspension became necessary “to allow for proper and unhindered investigation in to the serious allegations in line with Public Service Rules 030406”. READ ALSO: Nigeria’s Accountant General Arrested for N80bn Fraud House of Reps ex-Speaker, Patricia Etteh, Arrested for Alleged Fraud Ogun Gov Abiodun’s ex-aide, Abidemi Rufai, pleads guilty to $350,000 fraud…

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Tinubu, Osinbajo, Others Know Fate May 29 As APC Moves Primary

Aliyu Aliyu

The revision of the schedule of activities and timetable for the 2023 general election is the third review in two weeks   The presidential primary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been moved to May 29, 2022. Contenders for the Presidential ticket under the party include the National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi among others. The primary was initially scheduled to hold between May 30 and June 1, 2022. READ ALSO: Oil Minister, Timipre Sylva, Withdraws From APC…

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BREAKING: Lagos Announces Total Ban on Okada in 6 Councils, 9 LCDAS

Abibat Babalola

Here is the list of the Councils and LCDs where activities of Commercial motorcycles riders are now totally and indefinitely criminalised Lagos State Government has imposed a fresh ban on activities of commercial motorcycles riders popularly called okada in six council areas. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who on Wednesday, announced a total ban on Okada on all highways across six Local Government Areas (LGAs), added that the ban is also in place in nine Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) of the State. The affected councils are Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Surulere, Lagos Island,…

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Nigerian Army Major Commits Suicide 72 Hrs to Court Martial Verdict

Aliyu Aliyu

He was being tried over alleged infractions in the war he led against Boko Haram. How Major UJ Undianyede reportedly killed himself with his service pistol 72 hours before judgement + PHOTO   A former battalion commanding officer who led the fight against Boko Haram in the North East, Major UJ Undianyede, has reportedly committed suicide 72 hours to the verdict of a Court Martial trying him for an alleged military infractions during the war. A report by Lagos-based TheNiche newspaper quoted multiple sources in the Nigerian Army and residents…

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No Intending Pilgrim Above 65 Years Will Take Part In 2022 Hajj

Abibat Babalola

The Katsina State Pilgrims Board on Wednesday told intending pilgrims above the age of 65 years, that they would not be allowed into Saudi Arabia. The board made this known during the orientation programme for intending pilgrims and Islamic scholars in the state ahead of the 2022 Hajj operations. The exercise, organised in Kankia and Dutsinma Zonal centres, was aimed at enlightening the intending pilgrims on how to purify themselves ahead of the Hajj. READ ALSO: Hajj 2022: Lagos Offers Refund For Intending Pilgrims Since 2019 Lagos To Meet NAHCON…

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Thousands of Nigeria’s Bank Workers Panic As Mass Sack Looms

Gbenga Adeoti

Lenders plan downsizing over rising operating costs – report There are palpable fears of job loss in the financial sector as banks move to contain rising high operating costs. In the first quarter of the year, the cost of diesel rose from N225 to over N750, an increase of over 230 per cent. The impact on business operations has forced some banks to adopt new survival measures, including office hour rationalisation. Official banking hours, which used to be 8am to 4pm now vary depending on specific organisation and branches. For instance,…

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NCAA warns pilots, airline operators over hazardous rainy season

Abibat Babalola

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in the current rainy season. The warning is contained in an Advisory Circular (AC) with reference no AC: NCAA-AEROMET – 33 initiated by the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards, DAAS, addressed to all pilots and operators and signed by the Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu The warning came following the advent of the Seasonal Climate Prediction, SCP, released for 2022 by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET. READ ALSO: Again, Airline Operators…

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