Month: February 2024

Reps Investigate Invalidation of $2.4bn Forward Contracts by CBN

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*summon Cardoso, manufacturers The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs) to holistically investigate the cancellation of $2.4 billion worth of forward contracts sold to manufacturers by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Recently, CBN announced the invalidation of approximately $2.4 billion worth of forward contracts sold to manufacturers. According to the apex bank, this decision was informed by the discovery that the affected businesses failed to fulfill certain conditions. The House adopting a motion of urgent public importance, sponsored by Hon. Zakaria…

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GCK: Kumuyi Hails Gov Fubara Over Support For Christ’s Gospel

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By Ebriku John Friday The Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, and General Superintendent, GS, Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Dr William F Kumuyi, yesterday, hailed the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara over support for the gospel of Christ in the State. Kumuyi who just concluded a 6-day Global Crusade with the theme ‘Prevailing Prayers’ in Port Harcourt, which started from February 22-27, 2024, with thousands of participants from within Rivers State and neighbouring States, said the support of Governor Fubara is highly commended and appreciated by the Deeper Christian…

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Address hunger crisis to avoid an imminent coup in Nigeria. – Idris Usman

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As Nigeria navigates through challenging times, President Bola Tinubu stands at a critical juncture where decisive action is imperative to steer the nation away from potential unrest. The specter of a military coup, once dismissed as a relic of the past, looms large, not due to external threats, but as a consequence of internal discontent fueled by economic hardship and governmental mismanagement. At the heart of this simmering discontent lies the pervasive culture of frivolous spending by government officials at all levels – federal, state, and local. While the populace…

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OMOAGHE CONGRATULATES MONDAY OKPEBHOlO ON HIS VICTORY AS APC GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE

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Prince Tony Omoaghe, a prominent chieftain of the All-Progressive Congress (APC) in Edo State, extends heartfelt congratulations to Senator Monday Okpebholo on his resounding victory at the recently concluded APC primary election. With this triumph, Senator Okpebholo has officially been bestowed the honor of representing the APC in the forthcoming Governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for September 2024. In a press statement released to the media in Benin City, Omoaghe expresses utmost gratitude to the team of tireless individuals who worked relentlessly to secure this momentous victory. The relentless…

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Kumuyi Declares Satan’s Move Can’t Hinder God’s Best For His People

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….urges young people to remain vigilant, wade off detractors The General Superintendent, GS, Deeper Christian Life Ministry and Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi, Saturday, declared that Satan cannot hinder God’s best for His people despite challenges they encounter. Kumuyi made the declaration virtually during the February edition of the Impact Academy with the theme ‘Success with Integrity’ on the sidelines of the ongoing six-day Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The Impact Academy was attended by thousands of young people…

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Alleged Sexual Harassment: Prof Ndifon Fights Back

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…Says he had consensual relationship with Diplomat Student Professor Cyril Ndifon being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged sexual harassment against female students of the university of Calabar, has debunked allegations levelled against him by the University authority, describing the allegations as lies cooked up just to tarnish his image. Ndifon argued that all the allegations leveled against him were concocted and falsified, noting that he is blameless and the trial is a social media trial orchestrated by some persons in the…

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Yusuf Gagdi: A Phenomenal Lawmaker With Impact

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By Benedict Aguele In a view into the world of Nigerian politics, there are few individuals who possess the ability to captivate the masses with their charismatic leadership and unwavering dedication to the welfare of their constituents. One of such individual is Rt. Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, a rising leader in Plateau State, Nigeria. As a former member of the State House of Assembly and Deputy Speaker, Gagdi has distinguished himself as a people-oriented lawmaker with a profound impact on his constituency. With his people-oriented philosophy and unwavering commitment to public…

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Sanusi Lamido: Centre Writes Tinubu, Cries Out Over Plots to Destabilise Kano

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The Save Humanity Advocacy Centre (SHAC) has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the former Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and his allies to cause unrest in Kano State.  In a letter dated February 14 and addressed to the President, the Centre said Sanusi and his cohorts have made utterances detrimental to the fragile peace of the state. The letter signed by its Executive Director Attah Musa added that the former Emir has made insinuations about the present composition of the Kano Emirate Council, which if not…

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EDO STATE APC GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARY ELECTION NOT COMPLETED

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) convened an emergency meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, to address the progress of the Edo State Governorship Primary Election. After careful consideration of the report, the NWC has determined that the primary election process has not been completed. In light of this decision, the APC NWC has resolved to fix Thursday, February 22, 2024, as the new date for the completion of the Edo State Governorship Primary Election. This is a crucial step to ensure a fair and transparent electoral…

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CSO Makes Case For 35% Defence Budget

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By Ebriku John Friday A Civil Society Organisation, Competent Governance For Accountability And Civic Trust on Tuesday made a passionate appeal to the Federal Government on why defence budget should be increase to 35%. The group during a press conference in Abuja notes that security is the primary and major scope of any government and without security nothing will thrive, as every other sector are anchored on security. The Executive Director of Competent Governance For Accountability And Civic Trust, Amb. Godwin Oghenero Erheriene during the conference called on President Bola…

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