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The Obi-Datti Media Office has raised the alarm over what it alleged is an underhand move to manipulate the presidential election results across the country following the alleged refusal by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission to upload much of the election results to the INEC server at the polling stations. This was contained in a statement signed by the Head, Obi-Datti Media Office, Diran Onifade, in Abuja, on Saturday. He said, “It is curious, unacceptable, and smacks of fraud that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BIVAS) device could nobly transmit the Senate and House of Representatives results, but cannot do that of the presidential election. “The Obi-Datti Media Office also finds it curious that the BVAS would choose which results to upload and which not to upload. Certainly, this smacks of a serious fraud aimed to torpedo the wishes of the Nigerian electorate who have already decided that things can no longer continue to go wrong in Nigeria, using th...

The attack on media houses ahead of the 2023 general elections have been condemned. The members of the National Guild of Radio Managers (Private) - a professional network of FM Radio Broadcast General/Station Managers from both Digital or Terrestrial formats operating in Nigeria says it received with great shock, the news of the attack on the offices and Broadcast Studios of Wish99.5FM Port Harcourt- a privately owned FM Broadcast establishment situated in Rivers State.  The attack  conducted by yet to be verified assailants according to reports happened by 8:40pm on Tuesday, 21st February 2023 at the Wish99.5FM’s operational  premises.  According to the Guild, even though no life was lost, the damages to equipment and the facilities is a loss too grave to bear. Speaking through its National President Amb. Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, JP in a statement, the Guild condemned in its entirety the attack on its member organization for whatever reason be it political, criminal or...

(L) LP Presidential Candidate Peter Obi (R) LP National Woman Leader Amb. Dudu Mamman Manuga Ahead of February 25, 2023 Presidential Elections in Nigeria, women have been called upon to vote only a Presidential Candidate that has demonstrated capacity and competence. Making this call in Abuja during a media parley, the National Women Leader of Labour Party, Ambassador Dudu Mamman Manuga, accompanied by many prominent women including Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe affirmed that only her  party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi can create the platform for the desired inclusion of women in governance. According to Dudu, when there is peace and security in the country, the women will be able to do what they need to do in their day to day lives. She said the outcome of insurgency and insecurity in the North have left lots of women homeless, unproductive and hopeless. Sighting promises made by Peter Obi and Datti campaign group, she noted that with Labour Party, Nigeria will not only shif...

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a suit filed by three state governments challenging the naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). In a preliminary objection filed by the AGF through his lawyers – Mahmud Magaji and Tijanni Gazali – the Federal Government argued that the Supreme Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain the suit. In court filings dated February 8, 2023, the AGF contends that “the plaintiffs have equally not shown reasonable cause of action against the defendant.” They are asking the court to strike out the suit for lack of jurisdiction. Citing grounds in support of the objection, they argue that the State Governments’ suit challenges the Federal Government through its agency, the CBN, to withdraw old banknotes from the financial system and introduce new ones. With reference to Section 251 of the Constitution, the defence lawyers argue that the suit falls within the exclusive juri...

  Gunmen, suspected to be sponsored by the opposition, have attacked the residence of All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate for Enugu State House of Assembly, Aninri Constituency, Mrs Obiageli Onwe. As neighbours and friends came to  sympathise with her, she lamented that some political parties are still using devious tactics to dissuade candidates from participating in elections. The gunmen reportedly destroyed two vehicles, furniture, windows, doors and electronic appliances in the house. Onwe, a lawyer, and the foremost candidate likely to win the race, has condemned the attack by the assailants, describing it as an act of desperation. She said, “It was an unfortunate incident and I was shocked to the bone. I cannot understand the reason for the destruction. Many questions were on my mind when I heard the news. Were there casualties? What was destroyed? Is it now a crime to join politics or are my opponents so desperate that they would resort to the wanton destruction o...

                        Obiageli Ezekwesili Determined to uphold its mandate of increasing the number, influence and impact of women in political and leadership positions across the world, the Women Political Leaders has appointed former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, as the Chair of its board. Globally reputed as an advocate for democracy, transparency and good governance, Ezekwesili is co-founder, Transparency International; founder and President, Human Capital Africa; founder and chair, School of Politics Policy and Governance; Senior Economic Advisor, The Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative. The WPL, which includes Heads of State, Heads of Government, ministers, parliamentarians, local and regional politicians, is the first network established by thousands of women political leaders from over 130 countries. The WPL network works together, shares ideas, and supports each other to change t...

The Supreme Court on Wednesday temporarily halted the move by the Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria to ban the use of the old naira notes from February 10, 2023. A A seven-member panel led by Justice John Okoro halted the federal government plan in a ruling in an exparte application brought by three northern states of Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara. R eports say the February 10 deadline for the currency swap announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria pitted   Governors Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Yahaya Bello (Kogi) and Bello Matawalle (Zamfara) against 14 political parties   which threatened to boycott the February 25 election, should the CBN extend the time limit. T his is as a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory restrained the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), CBN, its Governor Godwin Emefiele and 27 commercial banks from suspending, stopping, extending or interfering with the currency swap terminal date. The order was handed down on Mo...

  Brands in Nigeria experienced a lot of challenges in the past year. They faced difficult business environment, unstable policies and several economic issues. Despite the economic downturn, some brands have found ways to cope with the present realities to create value for Nigerians. It is on this note that Plexus Media Interlinks, an integrated communications firm, compiled the list of the most performing brands of the year in 2022. The firm, which understands the value of brands, included players in the financial services, information technology, education, consumer goods, oil and gas, professional services, among others on the list, taking into cognisance their media presence, media exposure and overall impact across the country. Below are the Top 10 Performing Brands in Nigeria for 2022 Afrinvest Afrinvest West Africa, one of the foremost investment organisations, is a financial advisory holding company with a focus on Nigeria and West Africa. It is active in four principal are...

Ndubuisi Enechionyia Chairman, All Progressives Grand Alliance, Enugu State chapter, Ndubuisi Enechionyia, is the senatorial candidate for Enugu West in next month’s general election. In this interview, he speaks on the chances of his party in the polls, among other issues.  As the Chairman of APGA in Enugu State and senatorial candidate for Enugu West, how do you feel about the twin roles? I feel very privileged. They both fit into my desire to serve and try to improve the lots of our people. Moreover, my experience as chairman is part of what has prepared me for the task of representing my senatorial zone. I live with the communities and I understand and feel their pains. Moreover, my singular objective is to deliver APGA candidates, who will reverse the deterioration in public service characterised by the last seven and half years of poor governance in the state. Enugu State has been noted for its religious observation of zoning into political offices. Is that a compliment or ap...