Author: David Great

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will work with relevant stakeholders to track campaign finances, vote buying, and other anomalies before, during, and after the general elections. Mrs. Hauwa Kangiwa, INEC Administrative Secretary in Sokoto State, said this at a stakeholder meeting on Monday in Sokoto. She assured that all updates and arrangements, identifications and invitations will be done to carry all collaborating agencies along. The administrative secretary, however, disclosed that a total of 124,963 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be claimed in the state. She explained that 86,446 of the unclaimed PVCs were from 2019;…

Two leading presidential candidates in Nigeria’s 2023 election have condoled singer, Davido and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland over the death of their son, Ifeanyi. The three-year-old Ifeanyi reportedly drowned when he crawled into a swimming pool in their Banana Island residence in Lagos state. Efforts to revive him at a hospital failed as he was confirmed dead by the Lagos Police Command on Tuesday. Reacting to the tragic incident, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party said, “My thoughts and prayers are with Davido and Chioma and the Adeleke family at this time. I pray for God…

BudgiT Nigeria, a not-for-profit organisation says it is pertinent for the National Assembly to guard against 2023 budget padding in view of the current economic reality. Gabriel Okeowo, the Country Director of the foundation, said this in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, in Abuja. He said increasing the size of the 2023 budget proposal above the N20.5 trillion presented by President Muhammadu Buhari would weigh so much on the economy. According to him, the economy is already battling inflation, high interest rate among other economic challenges and should not be further burdened with…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) valuation system has recorded huge success since its introduction. The Deputy Comptroller Timi Bomodi, National Public Relations Officer of the service, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday. Bomodi said the system had been able to drastically reduce false information on imported vehicles. He said, “the VIN valuation has been successful because it is no longer easy to play around with information. “Before the introduction of the system, it was easy for people to manipulate the process because they were…

Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed that Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of popular singer, Davido, and his fiancée, Chioma Rowland have died. It was gathered that the son of the couple died on Monday at their residence in the Banana Island, Lagos state. Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the passing of the three-year-old. Quizzed about the death rumour of Ifeanyi, the police spokesman said, “Yes, he is; he drowned.” Davido steps out with fourth child for the first time Adding that, “No arrest yet but domestic staff have been brought in for questioning.” Tributes have began…

45% of surveyed CEOs are worried by financial risks More than 60% are concerned about currency depreciation Financial risks, including currency depreciation and inflation, are topping the list of challenges facing the 54 African economies in the year ahead. That’s according to a new survey of the continent’s leading insurance professionals, conducted by the pan-African reinsurer, Continental Reinsurance. The survey found that depreciation and inflation are impacting business results and fuelling fears of dampened growth over the next twelve months. The need to adapt current business models to climate change was the second most pressing issue. The survey’s respondents also…

Tesla Inc boss Elon Musk said on Monday he will serve as chief executive of Twitter, the social media company he just bought for $44 billion, a move that Wall Street analysts have said could stretch the billionaire thin. Musk, who also runs rocket company SpaceX, brain-chip startup Neuralink and tunneling firm the Boring Company, fired Twitter’s previous chief Parag Agrawal and other top company officials last week, and has proposed revisions to the platform’s user verification process, which has been free until now. Responding to a tweet from author Stephen King that he would not be willing to pay…

Arsenal have offered France defender William Saliba, 21, a new contract. (Athletic – subscription required) Leicester are not thinking about selling Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans in January amid reports Arsenal are still interested in signing the 25-year-old. (90min) Manchester City fear Ilkay Gundogan will leave the club on a free transfer next summer. The Germany midfielder, 32, is yet to agree a new contract, with his current deal expiring in June. (Football Insider) Manchester United want to secure Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford before the end of the year to fend off interest. The England forward, 25, will be free to open talks with foreign clubs in…

The Lagos State Taskforce chairman CSP Shola Jejeloye has stated that street trading will no longer be permitted on the Oshodi axis. He stated this during a meeting with Iyalaje of Oshodi/Isolo LCDA and her exco members concerning the nonchalance displayed by traders who obstructs the free movement of pedestrians and vehicular movement by displaying their wares by the roadside and walkways. The Taskforce chairman disclosed this today during an interactive session held at his office in Bolade Oshodi where he enlightened the Iyaleje of the market union, Alhaja Abibat Ajasa and other exco members on the need for traders…

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani, says the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso will beat other candidates to win the 2023 general election. Tijjani said this when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna. “What the NNPP achieved in just three months of its registration, both the APC and the PDP couldn’t achieve in one year. “If you look at the general acceptance of our party by Nigerian masses, you will agree with me that nothing is stopping us from winning the 2023 general election.…