Month: February 2023

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Obasanjo, Gowon, Jonathan others back CBN’s cashless policy

Former heads of state and presidents in Nigeria have given their support to the cashless policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The former Nigerian leaders gave their support at the Council of State meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa on Friday.

The meeting had in attendance Gen. Yakubu Gowon (retd), Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd) and Goodluck Jonathan, while former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, joined the meeting online.

Two former Chief Justice of the Federation, Alfa Belgore and Mahmud Muhammad, were also in attendance.

But, they gave a caveat that the CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele should make new Naira notes available or recirculate the old notes to ease the suffering of Nigerians.

Jointly briefing State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, Governors of Taraba, Darius Ishaku , Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AGF Abubakar Malami, said generally the policy was accepted by members but raised concerns about the implementations.

Ishaku said, “The CBN was advised to make money available in quantum. The old money can also be recirculated to ease the suffering of the poorest of the poor.”

Sanwo-Olu, on his part, said that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), briefed the council on a state of preparedness for the 2023 general elections, and assured that they were fully prepared.

Malami said, “We are on course as far as election preparedness is concerned

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BREAKING: PDP expels Nnamani, Fayose, 5 others

The National Working Committee (NWC), of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced the expulsion of the Senator representing Enugu East, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, the son of former Ekiti State Governor Fayose, Oluwajomiloju and five others over anti-party activities.

The NWC said the decision was taken at its its 566th meeting today, Friday, February 10, 2023, in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba.

He said the meeting “approved the expulsion of the following individuals from the Party for anti-Party activities and other grave offences in violation of the Constitution of the PDP (as amended in 2017)

“Those expelled from the Party are:

1. Senator Chimaroke Nnamani – (Enugu State)

2. Hon. Chris Ogbu – (Imo State)

Others are:

1. Ajijola Lateef Oladimeji -(Ekiti Central)

2. Olayinka James Olalere -(Ekiti Central II)

3. Fayose Oluwajomiloju John -(Ekiti Central I)

4. Akerele Oluyinka -(Ekiti North I)

5. Emiola Adenike Jennifer -(Ekiti South II)

“The expulsion takes effect from today, Friday, February 10, 2023.

“The decision of the NWC is sequel to the recommendation of the National Disciplinary Committee and pursuant to Sections 58 and 59 (1)(g) of the PDP Constitution (as amended in 2017).

“The PDP charges all members of our Party across the country to remain united and focused on the mission of our Party to Rescue, Rebuild and Redirect our nation from misrule.”

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2023 Election: Calabar Municipal Indigenes Vows to Vote Asuquo, Inok and Nsemo

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, members of Ward 3 in Calabar Municipal has reassured Asuquo Ekpenyong , Ntufam Edim Inok and Stanley Nsemo, of their undiluted, undivided and uncompromised supports in the forthcoming 2023 general elections in Cross River State. They made this promise during Asuquo Ekpenyong Ward-toWard Tour in Calabar.

The Ward Chairman thanked the people for coming out to honour the event and welcomed all the candidates. According to him, “For the wonderful historic movement to ward 3, We appreciate you for coming. We assure you, our support for you all is nonnegotiable. We will deliver all the APC candidates come 2023.”

The Asuquo Ekpenyong campaign DG, Hon. Oqua Edet Oqua, applauded the Ward Chairman and members of Ward 3 for their show of love and support for all the APC candidates.
According to him, “We came here with our candidates and leadership of the party to appreciate you for your support and prayers.

As a party, we believe in victory. APC has demonstrated trust to the Ward having picked a candidate from the ward to represent you in the House of Reps in the person of Ntufam Edim Inok. The party is faithful to Ward 3.”

“We appeal that you support our party and all the candidates to have a voice in government.” He added.

Ntufam Edim Inok reiterated his commitment in judiciously serving the people of Calabar Municipal/Odukpani if elected. He promised never to fail the people’s expectations. He further admonished the people not to be cajoled by politicians who only come out to see the people during electioneering campaigns.

Asuquo Ekpenyong assured the people of adequate and effective representation. He categorically stressed that both youths and women will be empowered and given grants to support their businesses.

Dignitaries in the occasion were executive members of Ward 3, APC candidates, support groups, among others.