CBN Extends Deadline for Old Naira Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has announced that the deadline for the old notes to cease being a legal tender is no longer January 31, 2023. It has now been shifted to February 10,2023. A statement by the apex bank said, “we have sought and obtained Mr President’s approval for the following: A 10-day…
Will Buhari Sip From Bauchi’s Regional Water Scheme?
from Emma Agu President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to visit Bauchi State today. Though the purpose of the visit is purely partisan, to lead the campaign of the presidentialcandidate of his party, the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bola AhmedTinubu, it goes without saying that no matter the role position he plays at anytime, Buhari will…
Truss Becomes Shortest Ruling British Prime Minister
Liz Truss, the woman who emerged as the third British Prime Minister in history has resigned. She resigned on Wednesday after the cabinet she put together fell like a pack of cards and she was reduced to a redundant leader. She is leaving after 45 days in office. Truss had sacked Kwasi Kwarteng as Chancellor…
Ekiti: Fayemi Out, Oyebanji In
Biodun Oyebanji, the winner of the last governorship election in Ekiti State has taken over from Kayode Fayemi, until recently the chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, whose tenure ended Sunday October 16. Oyebanji won at a recent election, which is one of the off-season elections in Nigeria. He ran on the platform of…
World Leaders Bid Queen Elizabeth Farewell
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President is one of 500 world leaders who attended the state burial ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II in London earlier on Monday. They were hosted by Prime Minister Liz Truss, whose confirmation was the last major official duty performed by the Queen two days before her demise. Osinbajo was there…
Details of Queen Elizabeth 11 Funeral Released
Beginning from Saturday a line of activities will be held in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth 11 who died on Thursday September 8. The events will culminate in the burial on Monday September 19. There was a private service Saturday at Windsor Castle. Saturday afternoon Prince William, and wife, joined his brother Harry at…
King Charles 111 Mounts The Throne
Following a declaration at the St. James’ Palace Saturday morning,King Charles 111, known until Friday as Prince Charles, became the successor to Queen Elizabeth 11, his mother. The late queen died last Thursday at the age of 96. Charles is the late queen’s first child, and thus the natural successor to the throne by tradition.…
The World Mourns Queen Elizabeth 11
Queen Elizabeth 11, the queen of England is dead. She died at the age of 96 after reigning for 70 years. She has been the longest reigning monarch in England. Her health has been a source of concern of late, such that preparations were already being made for her transition. But the doctors kept assuring…
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