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VIDEO: Joe Igbokwe Laments The Scarcity Of Naira Notes, He Advices Necessary Authority To Do The Needful.

February 2nd. Joe Igbokwe, the spokesperson to All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, and Special Adviser on Drainage Services and Water Resources on a fact finding mission in Lagos on Thursday, arising from Naira scarcity complaint from Nigerians, expressed his disbelief at lack of network and unavailability of cash. He faulted the Central Bank...

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THURSDAY PERSONALITY: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s First Democratically Elected Female Head Of State

2nd February.  Ellen Johnson Sirleaf is internationally known as Africa’s “Iron Lady”. She is a  Africa’s first democratically elected female head of state, who led Liberia through reconciliation and recovery following the nation’s decade-long civil war, as well as the Ebola crisis, winning international acclaim for achieving economic, social, and political change. Sirleaf was born...

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Nigerian Army Announces Commencement Of DSS Commission Courses

The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of enlistment for its Direct Short Service (DSS) Commission. In a public announcement via its social media, it stated: “This is to inform the general public that the online application for Direct Short Service Commission Course 27/2023 has commenced. All applications must be submitted online not later than 14...

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I Have Told Rivers People The Presidential Candidate They Should Vote For – Wike February 2nd.

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has replied those mocking him for not naming his preferred presidential candidate after his January deadline. The Governor spoke on Wednesday at Elekahia where the Rivers PDP inaugurated its campaign for Port Harcourt Capital City. According to Wike, Rivers people have been notified of his choice. The Governor asked the crowd...

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VP Osinbajo’s Wife Celebrate Five Years Of Surviving Helicopter Crash

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of Nigeria’s wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, on Thursday, is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the helicopter crash her husband survived during the presidential campaign of 2019. Dolapo took to Instagram to express gratitude to God for sparing her husband’s life. She Wrote; “Lord I remember…Lord, I thank You…. A dupe...

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ICPC Arrests Woman Offering New Naira Notes for Sale February 2nd

Independent Corrupt Practises and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), on Wednesday arrested Omoseyin Oluwadarasimi Esther, with the Twitter handle of Lala, offering new naira notes for sale on social media. The arrest was as a result of information received which led the ICPC operatives to seek out and promptly arrest the suspect. According to the commission:...

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Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Against Oyetola’s Participation In Osun poll February 2nd

The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking to restore the nullification of the participation of Osun’s ex-Governor and his Deputy, Gboyega Oyetola and Bendict Alabi in the July 16, 2022 governorship election. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja had, in a judgment on September...

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PHOTO NEWS: Lagos State Commissions Eti-Osa, Lekki Express way, Flags Off Phase 2 Project

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos State, on Wednesday commissioned the new 18.75km expressway from Eleko to Epe T-Junction, turning a two-lane rural roadway to a six-lane rigid concrete carriageway.Sanwo-Olu stated that: “This construction feat marks a significant improvement in our effort to redevelop the rural road, built over 40 years ago.“After commissioning the completed...

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PHOTO NEWS: Saudi Arabia Wins Bid To Host 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

AFC President Salman bin Ibrahim al-Khalifa presents Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports and Youth Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal al-Saud with a plaque, appointing Saudi Arabi as the host of the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, during the 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress at the Gulf Convention Centre in Manama on February 1, 2023. Photo credit:...