The House of Representatives has directed the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN to begin the gradual withdrawal of the old notes from circulation before the deadline of December 31, 2024. The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance on the need for CBN to sensitize Nigerians about the non-legal tender status of old naira notes from January 1, 2025, moved at the plenary on Thursday by Hon. Afam Ogene. The Green Chamber also urged CBN to issue more new N200, N500 and N1,000 notes. Presenting the motion, Ogene recalled the hardship, frustration, controversy…
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Erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party, nPDP, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has reacted to Tony Okocha’s claim that the 27 embattled Rivers lawmakers never defected to the All Progressives Congress. Okocha had in a recent interview in Abuja said he was trying to lure the lawmakers into his structure. Tony, who was recently sacked by the court from his position as the Chairman of the Caretaker committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State, recently said the 27 lawmakers were currently fighting with Fubara Okocha had said, “I need to make this clear to…
The federal government on Thursday in Abuja inaugurated a committee of high-powered law experts from various fields to review, update and consolidate archaic Nigerian laws within six months. The law review and update are said to be part of the ongoing efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to promote the rule of law and access to justice in line with the policy objectives of enabling socio-economic growth and advancing legal reforms. Inaugurating the Committee on behalf of the federal government, the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN, asked the committee members to…
Falconets forward, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has been nominated for the 2024 International Federation of Football History & Statistics, IFFHS, Women’s World Best Youth Player award. Okwuchukwu is among the 30 young players nominated for the prestigious award. The youngster starred for Nigeria at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. She scored twice in four outings for the Falconets at the competition. Okwuchukwu currently plays for the Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) club, Rivers Angels. Senegal’s Hapsatou Diallo and Cameroon’s Monique Ngock are other African players on the shortlist. Spain and Barcelona forward, Salma Paralluelo won the award last…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF has confirmed that the 2024 CAF Awards will take place in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024. This is the third consecutive time the prestigious ceremony will be hosted in the North African country. CAF is yet to publish the final list of contenders for the Men’s Best Player. However, players like Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, and Morocco’s Brahim Díaz, are expected to battle it out for the prize. The reigning African Footballer of the Year is Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen. Osimhen’s compatriot, Asisat Oshoala, is the current holder of the…
Following the cabinet reshuffling, the Presidency has explained why President Bola Tinubu refused to dismiss the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle amid allegations of sponsoring banditry. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the allegations against Matawalle were false and mere fabrications. Onanuga noted that the president has heard the allegations of Matawalle sponsoring bandits but such claims are not true. Matawalle and Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State have been making accusations and counter-accusations against each other over the sponsorship of terrorism in the state. In a bid to clear his name, Matawalle challenged…
The National Secretariat of the Petroleum Tankers Drivers Branch of Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, PTD- NUPENG, has issued a 2-week strike warning to the Nigerian government. In a statement issued by the National Chairman of the Union, Augustine Egbon on Thursday and made available to DAILY POST in Abuja, PTD- NUPENG accused the Inspector General of Police, IGP team of seizing members’ loaded trucks. Egon said the development has now warranted calls by the union on its members to withdraw their trucks from petrol depots. He accused the Police IGP’s Task Force of excessive harassment despite…
Terra’s ‘Unwrap Your Smile’ campaign has reached its final stage, with excitement at an all-time high as communities rally behind small business owners making a difference. The campaign has brought smiles to countless faces across Nigeria, with hundreds of nominations highlighting individuals offering affordable services and acts of kindness in their local areas. One of the campaign’s standout elements has been the street activations in Lagos, where Terra brought joy to the streets with engaging VOX pop activities. From tongue twisters to impromptu singing and rap challenges, the energy was infectious. People from all walks of life eagerly participated, earning…
The Zamfara Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, has threatened strike action in Ahmad Sani Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, over the non-implementation of promotion arrears of members. The threat is contained in a letter addressed to the office of the State Head of Service by the unions. The letter made available to newsmen on Thursday in Gusau is jointly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of JOHESU, Sani Rabi’u and Aminu Abdullahi respectively. The letter called for immediate action on the arrears in respect of the Consolidated Health Salary Structure, CONHESS Adjustment approved by the state government in June 2024. “We…
It was a night filled with glitz, glamour, and a dazzling celebration of marketing excellence. At the 2024 National Marketing Stakeholders Summit and Awards, Golden Terra Oil stole the spotlight, clinching the coveted Outstanding Campaign of the Year award. The Balmoral Convention Centre at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, was abuzz with excitement on the 28th of September, as leaders from across the marketing industry gathered to honour innovation, creativity, and impact. Golden Terra Oil’s “Pour Pure Love” campaign was the highlight of the night, reaffirming the brand’s commitment to excellence beyond borders. At the core of the campaign is the recognition…