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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its results viewing portal is to enhance election transparency and not a result collation or transmission system. INEC ICT director Paul Omokore clarified this in a presentation titled ‘The role of BVAS, IReV for Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo Governorship elections’ at a two-day capacity workshop for journalists on…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu contends that, at this juncture, the Supreme Court cannot entertain the new evidence that Atiku Abubakar is attempting to submit in his appeal challenging the February 25 election results. Tinubu urges the highest court to reject the alleged fresh evidence supposedly obtained from the Chicago State University (CSU) by Atiku and…
President Bola Tinubu, through his lawyers, has responded to the appeal made by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, stating that it lacks merit, substance, and genuine intent. Tinubu, in his response conveyed by his lead counsel, Wole Olanipekun, SAN, regarding Obi’s appeal challenging the tribunal’s decision, argued that the presidential election…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been appointed by the World Bank as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum. A statement on the Ministry of Finance’s X page, the ministry noted that Edun’s appointment makes it the first of such for Nigeria. The statement reads, “The appointment…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bayo Onanuga as his special adviser on Information and Strategy. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Friday night, the appointment was part of efforts to prioritise effective and efficient working synergy between the Presidency and Federal Ministries. Consequently, the President approved the appointments of professionals who…
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for various agencies and parastatals within the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. According to a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, these appointments align with the President’s commitment…
General Yakubu Gowon denies rumoured death, says “I am still around and well. I am not in a hurry” – Adeyeye E. Ajayi mni, Personal Aide to General Yakubu Gowon Former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has denied the rumors circulating about his demise. In a telephone conversation with Vanguard, the retired Army…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has issued a statement firmly stating that there are no immediate plans to raise the prices of Premium Motor Spirit (commonly known as petrol) in the country. Amidst recent speculation and concerns about possible price increases, the management of NNPCL sought to reassure the public regarding the cost…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to the recent press conference held by former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar, with a resounding dismissal of his claims. The APC characterized Atiku’s statements as desperate and unfounded attempts to tarnish the reputation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. During Atiku’s press conference,…
The organised labour union in Nigeria has reached an understanding with the Federal Government and has consequently suspended the strike planned to commence today. The planned nationwide strike by members of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress, scheduled to begin tomorrow, has been suspended. The decision follows an agreement reached between the Federal…
