Here is a round-up of stories we have tracked for your reading pleasure this evening
BREAKING: 2023: CBN Governor, Emefiele Picks APC Presidential Form
This is coming weeks after the CBN governor had warned interest groups not to drag him into partisan politics, saying he was focusing more on fixing Nigeria’s monetary policies and aligning them with the federal government’s fiscal policies. READ MORE
Igbo Traders Endorse Sanwo-Olu For Second Term
Mr. Governor, you have not formally told us whether you are seeking re-election or not, but I want to tell you that all the market leaders seated here today are yearning for a second term for you, Mr. Ukatu said. According to him, anytime Mr. Sanwo-Olu walks, the traders will walk with him. This is coming weeks after the CBN governor had warned interest groups not to drag him into partisan politics, saying he was focusing more on fixing Nigeria’s monetary policies and aligning them with the federal government’s fiscal policies. READ MORE
Borno Governor, Zulum Dissolves Cabinet
Zulum, according to the statement, expressed the deepest appreciation to members of the executive council for unquantifiable contributions while they held offices and wishes them the best of luck in future endeavours. READ MORE
Allow Court To Decide Nnamdi Kanu’s Fate, Buhari Tells Igbo Leaders
I have listened carefully to the various appeals from the elders to the traditional leaders regarding a wide range of options, and as I have said previously this matter remains in the full purview of the courts where it will be properly adjudicated. READ MORE
Bamise’s Murder: Trial Begins Monday, Lagos Govt Declines Family’s Fiat Request
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Dr. Jide Martins said that the state government had the constitutional responsibility to prosecute the case and it will not shy away from that responsibility. READ MORE
Report Unveils That 73.8m Bank Accounts Not Linked To BVN
For authentication, individuals performing banking transactions (e.g applying for loans) shall be required to identify themselves using their biometric features which will be matched against information in the central database,” NIBSS said. READ MORE
Nnamdi Kanu: Igbo Leaders Beg Buhari For Forgiveness
We plead for a political solution that as a father; a kind father, a forgiving father, to grant Nnamdi Kanu freedom,” he said. We say that he should be granted a pardon. And we call on all agitators to cease all forms of hostilities and rather demand a nation where the plights of the poor, the weak, the oppressed will be addressed.” READ MORE
Oil Well Dispute: Supreme Court Rules In Rivers Favour, Dismisses Imo’s Counter Claim
Among the reliefs granted include that oil wells within Akri and Mbede communities are all oil wells within the territories of Rivers State and form parts of the state only. The court also agreed that the correct instrument, maps, and documents relied on determining the boundary, were those used by the Rivers State government in delineating the boundary line between both states. READ MORE
Mikel Arteta Renews Contract As Arsenal Manager Until 2025
“We have to be able to evolve the team, improve our players, improve all departments, generate even more connection with our fans, improve the atmosphere at the Emirates (Stadium), be able to recruit top, top talent and the best people for this club to drive this project to that level.” READ MORE
UK NCA Recovers More Abacha Loot Worth $23.4m
The funds, according to a statement issued by the agency on Thursday, were part of a larger pool of funds identified by the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) as having been misappropriated by Abacha and his allies. READ MORE