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I’m Certain My Husband Will Be A Successful Governor – Mrs Soludo, By Daniel Ezeigwe

13Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

I’m Certain My Husband Will Be A Successful Governor – Mrs Soludo, By Daniel Ezeigwe

The wife of Anambra governor-elect, Mrs Nonye Soludo says she is confident that her husband, Professor Chukwuma Soludo would accomplish great things when he formally assumes office. Mrs Soludo who stated this while assessing the readiness of the incoming government, noted that Professor Soludo is equipped with both the experience and mastery needed to succeed as a governor. Read Also: How I Will Help My Husband Develop Inclusive Policies Says Mrs Soludo, By Daniel Ezeigwe We Won’t Beg You To Withdraw Case, Soludo’s Lawyer, APGA Reply Uba According to the governor-elect's wife, Professor Soludo did not only prove his mettle in public service during his time at the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, but showed his zeal for quality leadership embedded in discipline and brilliance. ...

Twitter Reacts To Lifting Of Ban In Nigeria After Over 200 Days’ Suspension

13Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Communication, Information Technology, News, Nigeria

Twitter Reacts To Lifting Of Ban In Nigeria After Over 200 Days’ Suspension

Operations of the microblogging platform, Twitter, which was suspended over 200 days ago, by the Nigerian government have resumed. Nigerians can now access their Twitter accounts without using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Announcing its official return via its Twitter Public Policy account, the social media giant assured the Nigerian government that it is committed to driving civic participation. It tweeted, “We are pleased that Twitter has been restored for everyone in Nigeria. Our mission in Nigeria and around the world is to serve the public conversation. “We are deeply committed to Nigeria, where Twitter is used by people for commerce, cultural engagement, and civic participation. Read Also: Nigeria Incurs N247.61bn Loss in 100 Days of Twitter Ban “We’re committed...

Former Governor Of Oyo, Alao-Akala, Dies At 71

12Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Former Governor Of Oyo, Alao-Akala, Dies At 71

A former governor of Oyo State, Christopher Alao-Akala, is dead. Alao-Akala, who was born in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, on June 3, 1950, died at the age of 71. Read Also: BREAKING: Former Nigerian Interim Leader, Ernest Shonekan Is Dead Details of his death remained sketchy as of the time of filing this report. But the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Dr Olatunde Abdluazeez, told our correspondent that “the news of his death is out.” He said, “The news of his death is out. He did his best for the state. May his soul rest in peace.” Alao-Akala was a former police officer and a former Deputy Governor to Chief Rashidi Ladoja. He became governor when Ladoja was impeached. He was a candidate of the ADP in the 2019 governorship election in Oyo S...

I’m Ready To Challenge Tinubu For APC Presidential Ticket, Says Orji Kalu

12Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria

I’m Ready To Challenge Tinubu For APC Presidential Ticket, Says Orji Kalu

Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has said he’s ready to challenge a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for the party’s 2023 presidential ticket. This is as he stated that the ambition for Nigeria to have a President of Igbo extraction in 2023 is not affected by Tinubu’s presidential ambition. The Senator said politicians from the South-West, where Tinubu is from, had tasted the Presidency, just as he pointed out that no Igbo man since independence has been democratically elected as President. Kalu said this during an interview with Channels Television just days after Tinubu declared his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential election. “I do not see Tinubu’s aspiration having any effect on a President of Nigeria coming from Igbo a...

Nnamdi Kanu, Asks UN, US, UK To Send Representatives To Witness Trial

12Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Judiciary, News, Nigeria

Nnamdi Kanu, Asks UN, US, UK To Send Representatives To Witness Trial

Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the United Nations, Governments of the United States of America and United Kingdom to send representatives to witness the seven-count amended charge preferred against him and pending at the Federal High Court, Abuja Division due to continue on the 18th, 19th and 20th of January, 2022. In June 2021, the IPOB leader was arrested in Kenya and extradited to Nigeria to face treason charges. He was subsequently arraigned and brought before Binta Nyako, a judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja, who asked him to be remanded at the DSS custody. Kanu is facing charges bordering on treasonable felony instituted against him at the court in response to his agitation for the Republic of Biafra. He was gra...

Police Extend Recruitment Exercise, Beg Nigerians To Apply

12Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Labour, News, Nigeria, Security

Police Extend Recruitment Exercise, Beg Nigerians To Apply

The Nigeria Police Force has extended the recruitment exercise for 2021 to Saturday, January 22, 2022. This was contained in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Frank Mba, on Wednesday. According to the police spokesperson, the extension will give fresh opportunity to Nigerians to apply for the vacancies. The NPF urged governments, religious leaders and national stakeholders to encourage and mobilise their people to apply. Read Also: Standard Chartered Bank To Shut Down Half Of Nigeria Branches The statement reads, "The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform citizens that the online registration in the ongoing 2021 recruitment exercise for interested and eligible Nigerians into the service of the Nigeria Police Force as police constables, has been extended to Satur...

Kelechi Iheanacho Fires Super Eagles To Group D Win

12Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

AFCON, News, Nigeria, Sports

Kelechi Iheanacho Fires Super Eagles To Group D Win

Even despite the perceived lack of firepower in the Nigeria squad prior to the tournament, the Super Eagles launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with relative ease following a dominant win over Egypt. Kelechi Iheanacho’s first-half goal, a superbly struck half-volley, was enough to see Nigeria through the Group D opener in what a disappointing outing for Egypt. Moses Simon, Joe Aribo and Iheanacho caused their opposition all manner of problems and should really have added to the scoreline. The Leicester star in particular could well have had a hat-trick had his touch not deserted him. Still, as impressive as Nigeria were, Egypt saw their forwards flounder. To blame Mohamed Salah that entirely would be unfair given the lack of service he was offered but the Liverpool st...

Orji Kalu to Consider Contesting for Presidency If APC Zones Ticket To SE

11Jan

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

News, Nigeria

Orji Kalu to Consider Contesting for Presidency If APC Zones Ticket To SE

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region. Kalu disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday after Christmas and New Year break. Before now, many pro-democracy groups have endorsed Kalu and expressed their readiness to see that he emerges as the flag bearer of the APC in the 2023 presidential election. Also the presidential campaign posters of the former Abia State governor have been spotted in major cities in the country. While commending the groups drumming support for him to vie for president in 2023, Kalu said they found him wor...

AFCON 2021: West Brom Send Ajayi Good Luck Message Ahead Nigeria vs Egypt

11Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

AFCON 2021: West Brom Send Ajayi Good Luck Message Ahead Nigeria vs Egypt

English Championship club West Bromwich Albion have sent a good luck message to Semi Ajayi, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria get set to face Egypt on Tuesday. The Eagles will begin their AFCON 2021 campaign against the seven-time African champions in Garoua. This will be the ninth meeting between both countries at AFCON, with Nigeria recording four wins to Egypt’s two with two draws. Read Also: Why Ighalo Won’t Be Part Of Eagles At AFCON 2021 –NFF At The 2010 AFCON in Angola, the Egyptians came from a goal down to win 3-1 And went on to win the title. For Ajayi, this will be his first-ever appearance at a major tournament for Nigeria. And ahead of today’s big clash, the Baggies wrote on Twitter: "Wishing Semi Ajayi all the best with Nigeria at AFCON 2021 “The SuperEa...

Standard Chartered Bank To Shut Down Half Of Nigeria Branches

11Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Finance, News, Nigeria

Standard Chartered Bank To Shut Down Half Of Nigeria Branches

Standard Chartered Plc says it is closing about half of its Nigerian branches in a pivot to digital banking. The decision was reached following the finance industry coming under pressure from mobile money providers. The London-listed lender’s local unit has already started to shut some offices in December and will eventually operate only 13 branches in the country. According to a document seen by Bloomberg News, Standard Chartered is instead strengthening mobile banking and recruiting agents to reach new customers and handle cash deposits and withdrawals across Africa’s biggest economy, said the people, who asked not to be identified because they aren’t authorised to speak publicly. Read Also: Debt Servicing Gulps 76% Of Revenue A spokesperson for the bank declined to commen...