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The Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded the sacking of the Managing Director of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, over a controversial Easter advert.   CAN made the demand on Wednesday in a statement signed by the National Secretary, Joseph Daramola, declaring that the advert was “wicked and insensisitve” towards Christians.   The statement was titled, […]

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s economic growth in 2022 to 3.4 percent, as it gave the rise in oil prices as its reasons for the increase.   This was contained in the Fund’s April World Economic Outlook report, which was released as part of activities at the ongoing joint IMF/World […]

The Presidency has asked the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, to consider pulling off his pastoral cassock and partisan politics.   The message sent to the priest on Monday was in response to his criticism of the administration of President Muhammadu Buahri, the latest of which came in his Easter Sunday sermon.   […]

Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Chrisland Schools within the state pending further investigations into an alleged sexual violence case involving students of the school which occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.    The government’s shutdown notice was contained in a press statement on Monday by the State Commissioner for education, […]

…say it Negates Buhari’s Anti-graft Stance   More knocks have continued to rise against the state pardon announced for two ex-governors, Senator Joshua Dariye; and Taraba State, Rev Jolly Nyame, who were convicted for corruption.   Among those who have kicked against the pardon are The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Nyesom Wike, governor […]

…says only corruption is alive   The Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, on Sunday took a swipe on President Muhammadu Buhari, over rising insecurity, falling economy, division in the country, and thriving corruption.    “Our dear country, Nigeria, still totters and wobbles as we screech towards a dangerous and avoidable canyon […]

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his “good offices to urgently review and withdraw the pardon granted to former governors of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye, and Taraba State, Rev Jolly Nyame who are serving jail terms for corruption.”   SERAP is also urging him to “propose constitutional […]

Nyesom Wike, the Governor of Rivers State, has given conditions under which he may consider partnering with the proponents of a consensus arrangement for a presidential candidate in the People’s Democratic Party.   Wike said he would accept a consensus if it is based on equity, justice, and fairness.   The governor, who has all […]

The ruling All Progressives Congress has ordered all its members currently holding political appointments and seeking participation in its forthcoming primaries must resign from their positions in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act.   APC issued the order to the aspiring members at a meeting on Friday.   Section 84 (12) of the […]

The Lekki Concession Company Limited, the operators of the Ikoyi Link Bridge and the Admiralty Circle Plaza, has postponed the resumption of tolling at the Ikoyi Link Bridge.    This was announced by the LCC Managing Director, Yomi Omomuwasan, in a statement on Friday night. He said a new resumption date would be announced.   […]

The Nigerian Government has started negotiations with the terrorists who attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train recently and killed at least eight passengers, wounded 26, and kidnapped about 167 others.   This was revealed on Friday by the relatives of the kidnapped victims, who spoke to journalists.   The anxious relatives however asked the government to hasten […]

Femi Falana, Human rights lawyer has slammed the state pardon granted to 159 prisoners in Nigeria, including two former governors convicted of corruption.   Condemning the pardon of the former governors and other 157 prisoners, Falana said the government should release all prisoners who have been jailed for stealing.  He spoke at the one-year remembrance […]