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If a celebrant is dancing and you spray him/her, you may go to jail from the party venue because the law enforcement agents will be there, waiting to arrest you,” the CBN spokesman said. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned those fond of “spraying” money during parties to desist or risk being arrested on the spot. Isaac Okorafor, …

“The Tambuwal camp has been able to reach out to some of the aspirants,” said a source very familiar with ongoing 59th-minute-of-the-eleventh hour meetings. They have been able to get David Mark, Lamido, Dankwambo to step down for Tambuwal between today and at the convention ground tomorrow. For now that is the plan. They are also trying to work with …

Police have reportedly attacked leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who are currently protesting against the outcome of the Osun State Governorship election at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. “I have just been teargassed by the @PoliceNG at @inecnigeria office. Gunshots have been fired. “This was a peaceful protest. How can …

In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES’ Musikilu Mojeed and Festus Owete, PDP presidential aspirant and senator representing Kano Central Senatorial District, Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, speaks on his ambition, Kano politics and other issues. Excerpts: PT: You are one of the 12 aspirants of the PDP. Why do you think the PDP should trust you with the ticket for the next …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Uche Secondus and other members of the party, Friday led protest against the outcome of the just concluded Osun state gubernatorial election that saw Gboyega Oyetola of All Progressives Congress, APC emerge winner. They first assembled at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja before taking their protest down to the headquarter …

As teachers across the world celebrate World Teachers Day, some stakeholders in the education sector have advised the Nigerian government to take practical steps to improve the welfare of teachers for optimum performance. They spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Lagos State. Mr Anslem Izuagie, Principal of Saint Johns Boys Secondary School, Edo …

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) condemns the unauthorized congresses held in Edo State into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly. A statement signed by Mr. Yekini Nabena Ag. National Publicity Secretary said, “the exercise conducted by unauthorized persons in collaboration with the Edo State Working Committee is hereby null and void”. …

Edo State Governor Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Thursday was at the State Secretariat to inspect ongoing building projects and assured that the new High Court and Secretariat buildings will be ready by December. The governor who was also at the new wing of the Specialist Hospital in Benin City, disclosed that his administration has started test-running the facilities to prepare …

The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, on Thursday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) governors met with president Muhammadu Buhari to find a solution to the crisis that has engulfed the party in its ongoing primary elections. Mr Okorocha is one of the governors facing problems in his state because of his decision to support his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu, to …

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, turned out in their numbers on Thursday to elect candidates that will fly the party’s flag in the 2019 national and state assemblies’ elections. Governor Godwin Obaseki was seen casting his vote at Ward 4, in Oredo Local Government of the state. Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie …