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Abia PDP Expels Party’s Bot Chairman, Adolphus Wabara.

The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, Adolphus Wabara accusing him of anti-party activities. This was announced yesterday by the Abia State PDP Chairman, Abraham Amah in Umuahia, following the adoption of the report of a disciplinary committee set up by the party in the state to investigate Wabara’s alleged anti-party conduct. He said the investigative committee thoroughly […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

South-East Elder Statesman Describes Ibrahim Babangida’s Book As Incomplete.

Elder Statesman and former Secretary General of Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Pa Nduka Eyah, has reacted to the autobiography recently launched by a Former military president of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida, titled: “A Journey in Service” in which Babangida gave an account of his personal life and contribution to  leadership of the country. Pa Eyah who featured yesterday on Urban Radio Flagship programme, The Parliament, pointed out that the former […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

President Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noting that Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Onanuga, said the selection of the 57-year-old was […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

Anyanwu Defies Directive of PDP’S NWC, Resumes Duties as National Secretary

Embattled Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu has defied the directive of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, over the ongoing contention for his position, and continued his duties at the PDP National Secretariat. In a video call with the spokesman of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka,  Anyanwu, showed Olayinka around, revealing that he was  in his office, working with his people.” Recall that the PDP Governors […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Economy

CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals for Customers Using Other Banks’ Machines.

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has once again issued another directive pertaining to cash withdrawal charges to customers as it published an FAQ document today, stating that Nigerians withdrawing less than 20,000 Naira from another bank’s Automated Teller Machine, ATM will still incure 100 Naira fee per transaction. The Apex bank, in its Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ, document published on its website, clarified that from March 1, 2025, under […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Politics

Shettima Assures of President Tinubu’s Committement to Workers’ Welfare and Wage Reforms

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima , during a meeting with a delegation led by the visiting Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Gilbert Houngbo, and the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, lauded what he described as Nigeria’s vibrant labour movement and its role in national development, saying […]

todayFebruary 14, 2025

Entertainment

Tuface Promotes His Forthcoming UK Concert Amid Divorce Saga.

Legendary Afrobeats singer, Tuface Idibia has returned to social media to promote his forthcoming concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, amid a recent announcement of his divorce from his wife, Annie Idibia. Tuface, took to his Instagram page where he disclosed that he has been confirmed for the Afrobeats Legends Concert, which will be held at the prestigious OVO Arena on July 26, 2025. He also posted a […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Sports

Israel Adesanya Suffers Third Consecutive Defeat

Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya was yesterday knocked out by Nassourdine Imavov, marking his third consecutive defeat. Adesanya was sent tumbling to the canvas by a huge right hand from Imavov, and Imavov finished him off with some heavy ground and pound midway through the second round. Adesanya had overcome his demons by knocking out Alex Pereira in April 2023 at the fourth time of asking, which saw him […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

Foreign

Donald Trump Imposes New Tariffs on Imports from China, Mexico, and Canada

United States President, Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America's three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada. Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China. Recall that he had threatened to impose the import taxes if the three countries did not address his concerns about illegal immigration and drug trafficking. However, […]

todayFebruary 2, 2025

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