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From Chidimma Iheanacho, Borno. In today’s Local Government Elections, Borno State Governor, Prof Babagana Umara Zulum, has cast his vote at Ajari unit 006 in Mafa town, the headquarters of Mafa local government area of Borno State. After casting his vote, Governor Zulum spoke to journalists and expressed his satisfaction with the large turnout of voters who came to exercise their civic duties. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the timely commencement of the exercise. “I am highly delighted with the process,” Governor Zulum said, urging the people to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the exercise for…

OPPO Reno11 features 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera with OIS Available in Wave Green and Rock Grey OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced the global availability of its OPPO Reno11 smartphone with the gracing presence of popular celebrities and media partners at it’s launch event. Fusing eye-catching elegance with an Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System, spearheaded by a 50MP Main Camera with OIS, and sporting dual stereo speakers, Reno11 unlocks class-leading entertainment, day-long battery life and best-in-class charging speeds. “Reno11 shines with superb experiences, thin and light design, and excellent entertainment credentials. Its Ultra-Clear Portrait Camera System turns…

The Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of Zenith, Providus and Jaiz banks, on Tuesday, honoured the invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to hand over documents relating to accounts operated by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to the anti-graft agency. A source from the Agency confirmed that the bank Czars, departed the Abuja headquarters of the anti-graft agency after the documents were handed over. Multiple sources close to the banks, EFCC and the Presidency, clarified that the banks documents were requested by the anti-graft agency, to help in its ongoing investigation, into alleged financial impropriety in the Ministry…

Threatens Legal Actions, If… The Librarian of Kwara State University, Professor Salman Abiodun Abdulsalam has dissociated himself from a group called “Concerned Kwarans” and its activities, he also warned the actors in the misadventure to stop dragging his person and office into the propaganda, adding that he may be constrained to seek legal action. This is contained in a statement he issued, personally signed and made available to newsmen, yesterday in Ilorin. According to the statement, “My attention has been drawn to an article titled “APPOINTMENT OF KWASU VC: THE OVERBEARING POWERS OF ISHAQ OLOYEDE OF JAMB TO THE DETRIMENT…

The President directed the suspended minister to hand over to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry and “fully cooperate with the investigating authorities as they conduct their investigation”. President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, announced the minister’s suspension in a statement on Monday afternoon. The President had on Sunday ordered a thorough probe of the ministry under Edu. Controversy had enveloped Edu’s alleged involvement in the approval of N585,198,500.00 to be disbursed into a personal account. In a letter allegedly signed by…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), said it has disbursed $61.64 million to foreign airlines through deposit money banks. According to a statement by its Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi-Ali, in Abuja on Sunday, the disbursement is in fulfilment of CBN’s commitment to eliminate the backlog of pending mature foreign exchange in DMBs. Mrs Sidi-Ali said that the initiative was part of the CBN’s efforts to reduce its remaining liability to the airlines. She said that in the past three months, the CBN had also redeemed outstanding forward liabilities of close to two billion dollars. “This underscores the CBN’s…

My candid advice to Mr. President is as follows. He should not listen to sycophants that are surrounding him, who will be telling him that all is well with Nigerians. Who want him to think that he is on top of everything. He should not listen to them. “Secondly, he should do an independent search, or questioning of the people who are sincerely minded. It is not what people tell him alone. He as the president must have a way of getting in touch with the masses. Definitely he was Lagos State Governor and he was also the leader of…

From Shalom Kasim, Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has, on Tuesday, 2nd January, 2024, inaugurated a fresh round of food palliative intervention, aiming to reach 90,000 poor and vulnerable individuals across the state. The distribution kick-off took place at the Emir’s Palace in Gombe local government. Governor Inuwa Yahaya highlighted the initiative’s purpose, addressing the economic challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidies. He assured citizens that ongoing efforts, including the recent distribution to over 420,000 people, aim to alleviate the impact on the lives of the most affected. While acknowledging the economic hardships following the…

President Bola Tinubu has approved two fresh appointments. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja said Tinubu approved the appointments of Mr Aliyu Ahmed as the new Federal Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Persons (NCRMIP). He also approved the appointment of Mrs. Delu Yakubu as the pioneer National Coordinator/Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA). The appointment takes immediate effect, according to the statement. Ahmed holds Bachelor’s and master’s Degrees in Sociology and has previously served the…

From Shalom Kasim, Gombe The Lawrence Foundation, a grassroots non-governmental organization focused on eradicating drug abuse and promoting a drug-free society, hosted a notable townhall meeting, Tuesday at FGC Billiri. The gathering, which attracted esteemed dignitaries and representatives from various foundations, aimed to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of drug abuse and gather valuable insights from experts in the field. The event began with an opening prayer and a warm welcome from Lawrence Alhamdu, the Executive Director of The Lawrence Foundation. Pharm. Doris Amlai, one of the distinguished guests, took the stage and shed light on the serious…