Gabon’s new leader vows ‘free’ elections, amnesty for dissenters

Gabon’s new leader vows ‘free’ elections, amnesty for dissenters

Gabon’s coup leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, vowed, after being sworn in as interim president on Monday, to restore civilian rule through “free, transparent and credible elections” after a transition and amnesty prisoners of conscience. In a speech after taking the oath of office, Nguema said the elections would be the stepping stone to “handing power back to the civilians,” although he did not give a timeline. Nguema said he […]

September 4, 2023 13

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BREAKING: Ogun LG boss regains freedom from DSS custody

The suspended Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government Area of Ogun State, Hon Wale Adedayo, detained since last Friday by the Department of State Security Services has regained his freedom. Adedayo, who spoke with our correspondent in Abeokuta shortly after he was released, disclosed that he was summoned by the DSS based on a petition written against him that he was making inciting comments that could jeopardize public peace. The […]

September 4, 2023 9

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NIN registration: FG records 48% of monthly target

The National Identity Management Commission has only been able to meet 47.6 per cent of the Federal Government’s monthly target of 2.5 million registrations in the first eight months of the year, according to findings by The PUNCH. This is as the number of Nigerians with National Identification Numbers increased to 102.39 million in August despite a slowdown in the number of enrolments. According to the NIMC data obtained and […]

August 31, 2023 129

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Banks, 18 others, fined N125m for late filings

At least eight banks and 18 other listed companies have been fined N125m for failing to file their 2022 audited financial statements and quarterly reports for the first half of 2023 as required by Nigerian Exchange The affected banks were Unity Bank, FBN Holdings, Access Holdings, Fidelity Bank, Jaiz Bank, Wema Bank, Guaranty Trust Holdings Plc and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated. John Holt, PZ Cussons, Notore Chemical, Glaxo SmithKline Consumer Nigeria, […]

August 28, 2023 77

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PICTORIAL: Drama as security aide denies Shaibu access to Obaseki

There was a drama in Edo State Government House as security personnel restrained the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, from assessing the Governor, Godwin Obaseki at a public function on Sunday. In the viral photos on social media platforms, Obaseki was seen sitting with his wife while the security aide stood in front of him to stop the access at the Interdenominational Thanksgiving Church Service to mark Edo’s 32nd year anniversary, […]

August 28, 2023 11

BUSINESS

GSK: Experts fear more coys may exit Nigeria

Operators have expressed fears of more foreign companies leaving the country, following the recent announcement of GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc to shut down its operations in the Nigeria. GSK, a company into research that developed and manufactured innovative pharmaceutical medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products, said its parent company, GSK Plc UK, revealed its intention to cease commercialisation of its prescription medicines and vaccines through its Nigerian subsidiary. It would […]

August 9, 2023 14

POLITICS

Obaseki dismisses impeachment plot, says Shaibu planning APC defection

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, stated that there was no plan to impeach his deputy, Philip Shaibu. The governor, however, noted that the move by Shaibu seeking a court order to stop his purported impeachment was preemptive ahead of his alleged plan to defect to the All Progressives Congress. The governor, while briefing journalists in Benin City during a visit by the Edo North leaders, alleged that […]

August 8, 2023 79

POLITICS

Niger coup plotters name economist as new prime minister

Nearly two weeks after the military took over power in Niger, the coup plotters have named former economy minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine as the country’s new prime minister. A spokesman for the military junta made the announcement on television late on Monday night. Lamine Zeine was formerly the minister of economy and finance for several years in the cabinet of then-president Mamadou Tandja, who was ousted in 2010, and […]

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Eagles FM Abuja wraps up The Abuja Quizard show in Grand Style

On July 27, 2023, the Eagles FM highly anticipated secondary school quiz program, 'The Quizard Show,' culminated in a thrilling grand finale at Station's office in Abuja.The show, which spanned 13 exciting weeks, showcased the brilliance and knowledge of young minds from various secondary schools in Abuja. With captivating questions and intense rounds, the Quizard Show became a favorite among students, teachers, and parents alike. Throughout its run, the program […]

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