The All Progressives Congress, APC at an emergency meeting held by the National Working Committee at the party headquarters in Abuja on Monday demonstrated its intolerance for misrule and misconduct when the now former National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, and former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore stepped down from their positions. Their resignation was not unconnected to the unconstitutional manner the two chieftains managed the audit of the party’s account, lack of transparency, violation of the party constitution and running a one-man show to the exclusion of the National Working Committee, all contributing massively to them losing their place in…
Author: Victor Fola
Senator Iyiola Omisore, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been replaced by Festus Fuanter, the Deputy National Secretary. This change in leadership comes as the party puts on hold the highly anticipated National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings originally scheduled for July 18 and 19. The Acting National Chairman, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced these developments after the meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) at the party secretariat on Monday. According to Senator Kyari, both Omisore and the former National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, are no longer part of the APC leadership. Citing the…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after his visit to Nairobi, Kenya where he participated in the 5th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU). Tinubu’s arrival at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport was around 4:20 pm. In his capacity as the Chairman of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Tinubu left Abuja on Saturday, embarking on this significant diplomatic mission. During his time in Nairobi, the President actively collaborated with other African leaders in drafting a declaration that reinforces Africa’s…
Senator Abubakar Kyari, the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Party (APC), has taken charge of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling party. This development confirms the widely reported resignation of the National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, over the weekend. Sources indicate that Adamu tendered his resignation alongside Senator Iyiola Omisore, the National Secretary. At approximately 10:40 am on Monday, the Deputy National Chairman, along with seven other members of the NWC, convened a meeting in his office. Notably, the official car assigned to the Deputy National Chairman was parked in the reserved slot for the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined the steps necessary to ensure Africa’s continued relevance in the global arena. Speaking in Nairobi, Kenya, during the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union (AU) and other regional bodies, Tinubu, who chairs the ECOWAS Authority, emphasized the need for proactive African engagement to compete globally, affirm continental unity, and reject any attempts to exploit the continent. Addressing African leaders, Tinubu stressed the importance of a proactive stance, asserting that passive leadership is insufficient in tackling the challenges facing the continent. He dismissed the idea of a new scramble for Africa, stressing that…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elevated the eNaira by introducing a chip-enabled Near Field Communication (NFC) device into the digital currency system. The integration of the NFC feature will expand the usability of the eNaira, allowing Nigerians without smartphones or internet access to engage in transactions more conveniently. NFC is a short-range, high-frequency wireless communication technology that facilitates the exchange of data between devices within a distance of over 10 cm. By implementing the NFC technology, owners of eNaira wallets can now conduct financial transactions with minimal human contact using tags attached to their mobile phones. During a…
President of the Africa Development Bank Group,Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has asserted that Nigeria’s promising future lies in supporting the private sector to unlock wealth and elevate the population’s well-being. Speaking at the BusinessDay CEO Forum in Lagos over the weekend, Adesina highlighted the revitalization of the dormant manufacturing sector and resolving persistent power challenges as pivotal steps toward engineering an industrial revolution for the nation. Lamenting that Nigeria still trails behind other contemporary economies despite its vast potential, Adesina strongly advocated for rapid and systematic economic development through private sector-led initiatives. He argued that the country must move beyond relying…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has restated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing banditry and security challenges bedevilling the North-West region. Mr Shettima, while interacting with journalists on Sunday in Kano, said the president would soon unveil a new strategy to tackle banditry and killings in the region, adding that the measure would involve military and non-military solutions to the crisis. “President Bola Tinubu, in the next couple of weeks, will unveil the ‘Fulaku’ solution, which will address the grievances and the social exclusion of our Fulani cousins in the North-West,” said Mr Shettima. The vice president added, “He will also…
African Heads of State and Government have declared their commitment to advancing integration, development and cooperation within the continent. Mr Dele Alake, Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The leaders, representing the Bureau of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), Chairpersons of the eight Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs), concluded the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of AU in Nairobi, Kenya on Sunday with the adoption of a draft declaration. The meeting was chaired by President Azali Assoumani of Comoros and Chairperson of the African…
Carlos Alcaraz has clinched the title of the 2023 Wimbledon Open, outshining Novak Djokovic in an exhilarating final held at the SW-19. The Spanish phenomenon showcased unwavering determination as he emerged triumphant in a gripping five-set encounter, which culminated in a fiercely contested 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory. While Djokovic steadfastly pursued his quest for an eighth Wimbledon singles championship and a fifth consecutive title, the formidable 20-year-old Alcaraz proved to be an unconquerable adversary to the Serbian superstar, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats throughout Sunday’s final. By securing his inaugural trophy at the esteemed All-England…