AUTHOR: Olalekan Fakoyejo President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, nominated four deputy governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to serve under, Olayemi Cardoso, who was also nominated as the new governor of the apex bank. The deputy governor nominees are Emem Nnana Usoro, Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo, Philip Ikeazor […]
By Geoff Iyatse (Lagos), Collins Olayinka and Terhemba Daka (Abuja) In what could be the beginning of the end of Godwin Emefiele’s nine years of chaotic reign at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, nominated Dr Olayemi Michael Cardoso as a possible replacement for the […]
By Emmanuel Egobiambu President Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is according to a statement from the presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor […]
Zulu leader Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies aged 95 in South Africa During the racist apartheid regime, he founded the Zulu Inkatha party after becoming disillusioned with the African National Congress (ANC). Mangosuthu Buthelezi IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES By Lauren Turner & Andrew Harding BBC News, London & Johannesburg Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a towering […]
Upsets as tribunals upturn results in Enugu, Benue, Bayelsa, others It was a mixed grill yesterday for some members of the National Assembly after the election petition tribunals in the various states either nullified or upheld their elections in the February/March polls. Uja Emmanuel, Makurdi, Ogochukwu Anioke, Abakaliki, Simon […]
Bandits Set Catholic Seminarian Ablaze In Fresh Kaduna Church Attack Sources said the late seminarian, Stephen Danlami, died from the smoke he inhaled while trying to escape from the raging fire. By Chimezie Enyiocha Gunmen suspected to be bandits have burnt down the parish house of Saint Raphael’s Catholic Church […]
Morocco earthquake: 632 killed as buildings damaged The ministry said the earthquake killed people in the provinces and municipalities of al-Haouz, Marrakesh, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant, adding that at least 329 people have been injured. By Laurence Peter BBC News A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck […]
Mali: At least 49 civilians reported dead in attack on river boat The Islamist threat has been growing despite claims by the military that Russian Wagner Group mercenaries are turning the tide of their campaign. Image caption, The Islamist threat has been growing in Mali (file photo) By George Wright […]
Tragedy Hits Abuja, 30 Killed In Landslide, 19 Abducted At least 30 persons have lost their lives in a landslide reportedly triggered by activities of illegal miners in the Kuje Area Council of the… At least 30 persons have lost their lives in a landslide reportedly triggered by activities of […]
Atiku, Obi: why we are challenging tribunal verdict Atiku described the judgment as bereft of justice. Atiku Obi Jide Orintunsin, Abuja, Gbade Ogunwale, Abuja, Frank Ikpefan, Abuja and Emmanuel Badejo September 8, 2023 • Don’t go to S’Court, Bello, Wike, Bruce urge PDP, LP candidates • APC: judgment reinforces democracy, […]
