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President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Daniel Okoh, has advised Nigerians to refrain from being used by politicians for selfish reasons and electoral violence. Speaking at the thanksgiving service of the new President of the Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) ,Nigeria Region, in Lagos, Okoh who was represented by the immediate past president of OAIC, Napo …

• ‘Interest hike targets only 10 per cent of inflation cause’• Analysts worry about energy crisis in January as EU sanctions commence• World Bank: Inflation stems from lack of commitment to reforms• Food shortage continues to ring alarm bells• Rigidity undermines effort to rev economies Economists are worried that key drivers of inflation are being sacrificed for penny-chasing and misplaced …

•Old notes shouldn’t be in ATMs – Experts Five days after the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) began dispensing the newly-redesigned naira notes, depositors are lamenting the scarcity of fresh currency, as banks have continued to dish out the old notes slated to be binned by January 31, 2023. Against this backdrop, bank customers are querying the rationale behind having more of …

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, on Monday ,alleged that there is a secret plot by the Department of State Security (DSS) to arrest the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele and keep in solitary confinement. SUN NEWS

…signs MoU with transport stakeholders Monday The Independent National Electoral Commission has reiterated its commitment to address the negative role of money in the electioneering process. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, stated this in Abuja on Monday at a stakeholders summit aimed at addressing the influence of money on the 2023 general election. In his welcome address, …

Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Minister of State for the FederalCapital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Aliyu, have begged residents of Abuja to give the party a second chance at the forthcoming 2023 polls. The party leaders and minister, who made the appeal during the party’s mega campaign rally at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja , said APC deserved  a second …

As British sovereign Queen Elizabeth II of England and the Head of Commonwealth of nations passed away to eternal glory after 70 years of reign, her bronze statue by Africa’s foremost 20th Century Artist, late Prof. Ben Enwonwu resonates in farewell. She became the Queen of England in 1952 through ascription, a formal rule of succession which qualified her to …

By Our Correspondent Gombe, Nigeria – Residents of Federal low-cost, Dan Haraga Street in the Gombe Metropolis are mostly easy-going people. Most of them are elderly and usually stay indoors either in retirement or quiet enjoyment of life. Reports had it that they woke up one nice morning in November 2022 to find the police station located nearby completely empty …

Edo State Commissioner for Physical Planning, Housing, Urban and Regional Development, Isoken Omo, has emerged the Physical Planning Commissioner of Year at the Africa Housing Awards 2022. The award ceremony was held at the International Convention Centre, Abuja, and played host to the crème de la crème of Nigeria’s housing and real estate sector.  The promoter of Africa Housing Award, …

Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has reassured residents of adequate security during and after the yuletide. The Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, Chidi Nwabuzor, told Journalists in Benin City during the launch of ‘operation show of force’ that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure the protection of lives and property of residents. …