The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 55,859 Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) were personally collected by new registrants as well as applicants for transfer and replacement of lost or damaged cards as provided by law in the last five days. INEC national commissioner & chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, said the figure represents 62.2% of the 89,777 cards available for collection. He said this is the highest percentage of PVCs collected in five days in Ondo State since the Commission introduced the CVR in 2015. Olumekun said the…
Author: Ajibola Oluwasegun
The PDP announced late Tuesday that the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, which was set for Thursday, has been rescheduled to November 28, 2024. The information was revealed in a statement released by the party’s Governors’ Forum, headed by Bala Mohammed, the Governor of Bauchi State, after a consultative meeting involving different party entities. The statement read, “Rising from the consultative meeting of the various organs of the Peoples Democratic Party, the party has resolved that the National Executive Committee meeting, originally slated for 24 October 2024, has been rescheduled to 28 November 2024. “The postponement is to ensure that…
Unease has gripped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola’s sudden resignation as Chairman of the party’s National Reconciliation Committee. This development comes as a surprise, especially considering Oyinlola’s experience in reconciliation efforts within the party, having led similar initiatives in the past, including the South-West PDP reconciliation committee ¹. As the chairman of the 25-member National Reconciliation Committee, Oyinlola was tasked with resolving internal conflicts and grievances within the party. His resignation may hinder the progress made so far, particularly in the South-West geopolitical zone where the committee had already completed its assignment ¹. Governor Seyi Makinde…
Thor Explorations Limited, operator of Segilola Gold mine located at Iperindo, Atakumosa East, has again made scathing remarks against the government of Osun State over the latter’s claim of unpaid taxes and investment benefits, amounting to N65bn, describing it as unfounded and disruptive to operations of the company. This position was contained in the company’s Q3 2024 Operating Update published 16 October and signed by Mr Segun Lawson, company’s president and chief executive. According to Lawson, “we are continuing our engagement with the relevant Federal Ministries, including the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, to resolve the unfounded accusations, demands and…
On October 24th, 2024, something extraordinary is set to unfold, and it’s going to change the way African startups and small businesses operate. Appmint, an AI-powered no-code platform, is on the horizon, and while we can’t give away all the details just yet, we can promise that it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. Imagine a platform that cuts through the noise, streamlines your processes, and gives you the freedom to build, scale, and manage your business without the complexity that usually holds you back. That’s exactly what Appmint is bringing. But how does it do it? We’ll leave some mystery…
In June, 2024, precisely June 9, I bought a small basket of Irish potatoes for N20, 000. However, by yesterday, I bought the same quantity for N6, 000 at the Asokoro extension Market. This, no doubt, negates the long-held notion that whatever goes up in Nigeria hardly comes down. The reason for this sudden economic twist, I reckon, is government intervention in the face of free-fall of prices of goods. By implication, it means things will get better in Nigeria. Can these things get better through protest? I don’t think so. If anything, protest would compound the situation and may…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 17th September, 2023 approved the nomination of two young people to help his administration lead the youth constituency in the country. Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim was eventually made the Minister of Youths Development while Engr. Ayodele Olawande was made the Minister of State for Youths Development. The two ministers like a tag team were meant to drive a very robust youth agenda that was expected to extract great productivity from this very crucial demographic group. The bulk of active people in any population is always found within the youthful bracket. Therefore in order to drive…
A Non-Governmental Organisation, “League of Peace Ambassadors, Humanity and Human Rights Advocates,” has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the procurement processes leading to awards of the recent road contracts in Osun State. In the Petition sighted by this medium, the group wants the EFCC to specifically investigate why Raregeode Company Limited and Acumen Forte Limited, two companies allegedly owned by the current Deputy Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Mr Akinyode Abidemi Oyewusi, were awarded contracts worth N10bn in violation of Sections 17 and 25 of the state Public Procurement law of 2015.…
Popular nightclub owner and instagram celebrity, Pascal Okechukwu popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest will on Wednesday 17th April, 2024 be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over abuse of naira. This was revealed today according to court documents. Cubana Chief Priest is facing a three count charge bothering on spraying and tampering with the national currency at social events from 2020 and recently in 2024. This Podium Reporters gathered contravened the Central Bank Act 2007. Pascal Okechukwu would be arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos. A copy of the document filed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Sunday April 14th, announced that it is investigating several celebrities who might have abused the naira. Sunday Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson in a statement on Sunday, said some of the celebrities have been summoned by anti-graft agency and have made useful statements that would help the agency. The anti-graft agency noted that it is aware of numerous videos showing Nigerians abusing the national currency. The EFCC further commended Nigerians for raising a conscious awareness about the abuse of the naira, stating that the agency will protect the national currency. “On the…