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IPOB suspends sit-at-home for elections

The Indigenous People of Biafra has suspended its weekly sit-at-home order for the 2023 general elections. In a statement on Thursday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, the group said for the purpose of the election, it would not issue any sit-at-home order. The statement reads: “IPOB led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has never forcefully obstructed […]

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Some APC members working for weak candidate like Atiku – Fani- Kayode

The Director of Special Media Projects & Operations & New Media, Tinubu/Shettima Pres. Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode said some members of his party, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC may be working for what he described as weak presidential candidates, particularly Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Fani-Kayode stated this in an interview […]

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INEC debunks report of over- voting statement credited to REC in Osun

Osun State office of INEC on Thursday in Osogbo dismissed media reports that its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, said there was over-voting during the July 16, 2022 governorship election. in the state. Head of Department, Voter Education, Publicity and Inclusivity in the office, Mr Adewale Francis, stated that the over-voting statement credited […]

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Police drop all charges against Man Utd forward Mason Greenwood

Greater Manchester Police, GMP, has dropped all charges against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood. The 21-year-old forward faced allegations of attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. The three charges were all brought by the same woman. The investigation began over a year ago, in January 2022, with a trial date set for November […]

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Naira swap necessary ‘pain’ to curb corruption, grow Nigeria’s economy – FG

The Federal Government has described the current hardship faced by Nigerians over the redesign of the new naira note as necessary ‘pain’ to curb endemic corruption and grow the nation’s economy. The Minister of Finance, Budget, and National Planning Zainab Ahmed stated this during the weekly ministerial briefing at the State House in Abuja on […]

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Most Nigerians don’t trust INEC on free, fair election – Survey

Ahead of the 25 February presidential election, most Nigerians said they do not trust the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct free and fair elections. According to the latest survey by the Afrobarometer, a significant number of Nigerians believed that elections are the best method to choose their leaders and most agreed that the […]

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Imo residents lament as new naira scarcity cripples activities

Residents of Owerri, the capital of Imo State, on Thursday, expressed their anguish at having to wait hours in line to use Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) or do other banking operations. Most banks’ ATMs were crowded with hundreds of residents trying in vain to withdraw cash to cover their urgent necessities. DAILY POST correspondent who […]

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