Ejes Gist News

Month: January 2023

  • Breaking: Court Rules on suit seeking to sack Buhari, stop 2023 elections

    Breaking: Court Rules on suit seeking to sack Buhari, stop 2023 elections

    A Federal High Court sitting  in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by Ambrose Owuru, the presidential candidate of the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) in the 2019 election, seeking to remove President Muhammadu Buhari from office and halt the 2023 general elections.

    Owuru, in the suit instituted against Buhari and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had asked the court to declare him the winner of the 2019 presidential election after the seat of the presidential was declared vacant.

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    The HDP candidate also said the court to determine the constitutionality of the shift in 2019 presidential election from Feb. 16 to March 23, 2019 by INEC.

     

    Owuru claimed in the lawsuit that INEC violated the constitution by shifting the presidential election in an illegal and unlawful manner, and that the declaration of Buhari as the winner of the illegal act should be declared null and void.

    He asked the court to declare him the poll’s victor.

    In addition, he stated that the petition he filed against Buhari had not been decided by the Supreme Court as mandated by law.

    The politician asserted that his Supreme Court petition was improperly dismissed due to his absence at the apex court due to discrepancies in the hearing dates communicated to him.

    He claimed that Buhari had usurped his term in office.

    He therefore pleaded with the court to remove Buhari, declare him (Owuru) the legitimate President, and compel Buhari to return all salaries, emoluments, and security votes he had received.

    The HDP candidate for president also asked the court to order his inauguration for a four-year term upon Buhari’s removal from office and to prevent INEC from conducting the 2023 election.

    In his ruling, Justice Inyang Ekwo dismissed the lawsuit on three major grounds.

    Justice Ekwo ruled that the lawsuit was an abuse of court process, time-barred, and an affront to the Nigerian Supreme Court’s authority.

    The judge also ruled that the entire lawsuit was groundless, frivolous, annoying, and vexatious.

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  • PDP Crisis: Fresh warning issued to Wike, G5 over Ayu

    PDP Crisis: Fresh warning issued to Wike, G5 over Ayu

    PDP Crisis: Ebenezer Babatope, issues Fresh warning to Wike, G5 over Ayu

    A former minister of transportation and leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebenezer Babatope, has cautioned the disgruntled governors on the PDP platform, also known as the G-5, not to seize power for themselves or they will come to regret it.

    Governor Nyesom Wike of the Rivers State, Seyi Makinde of the Oyo State, Samuel Ortom of the Benue State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of the Enugu State, and Okezie Ikpeazu are the members of the G5, also known as the Integrity Group.

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    To support Atiku Abubakar’s bid for president in the 2023 elections, the five governors have demanded the resignation of Senator Iyorchia Ayu, the PDP National Chairman.

    “We have made every effort to appease them. Good luck to them if they decide to leave at this time. The better for all of us if they want to stay in PDP, Babatope recently stated in an interview with newsmen.

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    “Governor Wike and his allies must not claim authority over matters that are not within their purview. They’ll make mistakes and possibly come to regret it if they do that.

    We all admire Wike for his bravery, but if you seize power for yourself, you risk losing the public’s support.

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  • “I will deliver Ibom Deep Seaport, end Lagos monopoly” Tinubu assures

    “I will deliver Ibom Deep Seaport, end Lagos monopoly” Tinubu assures

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), has pledged to utilise the immense natural resources of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria for the general welfare.
    If elected, he promised to deliver the Ibom Deep Seaport. He spoke on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo, which has a capacity of 35,000.

    Excited APC supporters greeted him as he entered the crowded facility by yelling “Jagaban” into the air.

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    At a presidential campaign rally, the APC presidential candidate pledged to replicate in Akwa Ibom the Lekki Deep Seaport constructed during his time as governor of Lagos.

    According to him, the Ibom Deep Seaport will generate employment, stimulate the state’s economy, usher in prosperity, and eradicate poverty and hunger.

    He said, “We will practise mechanised agriculture. We will export food from the state of Akwa Ibom. We shall construct your Deep Seaport. I have completed the Lagos Lekki Deep Seaport.

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    “What we must do is develop our nation. We have sufficient petrol reserves. We will become globally competitive in the petrol market. The Akwa Ibom people will never again suffer. Nigerians will never again suffer.

    “I thank the people of Akwa Ibom for helping me obtain the ticket, but no credit is given for unfinished work. Voting for the APC is required to finish the assignment. If you do not have a PVCs, obtain one.

    “This is an uprising. A revolution to eradicate poverty, an opportunity to transform poverty into happiness, and unemployment into an abundance of employment.

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    “Many of you are currently paying estimated electric bills. This will end. You arrive at the petrol station, but there is no fuel, and you wait for hours. I guarantee that this will cease.”

  • Edo Fuel Protest: CSOs Join Protest against ₦500 per litre (Video)

    Edo Fuel Protest: CSOs Join Protest against ₦500 per litre (Video)

    Petrol Shortage Sparks Protests In Edo, South-South Nigeria. 

    On Monday, hundreds of protesters blocked roads in Benin City, the capital of Edo State in South-South Nigeria, in response to the prolonged fuel shortage and price increase.

     

    A video of the protest that emerged online on Monday morning shows fires on the road with thick smoke billowing from the burning materials.

    A voiceover in the video stated, “This is occurring live in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, where a massive protest is occurring due to the fuel crisis. There are demonstrators blocking roads and setting fire to the roadblocks.”

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    Earlier, Ejes Gist News reported that the price of premium motor spirit (PMS), also known as gasoline, had increased, with some gas stations charging as much as N500 per litre in Effurun, Delta State.

    Recent reports accuse the government of quietly increasing the price of the product from N165 per litre to N185 per litre. Previously, the official price was N165 per litre. Due to the product’s scarcity and rising demand, however, many gas stations have been charging between N400 and N500 per litre.

    Edo Fuel Protest Video

    Omobude Agho, former coordinator general of the Edo State Civil Society Organisation (EDOCSO), stated on behalf of the protesters that the increase in fuel prices and scarcity of the products have exacerbated the plight of state residents.

    Edo Fuel Protest

    The protest will continue in the state until the price of fuel becomes affordable and the product is made available to the masses, according to Agho, who asserted that the country’s citizens have been taken for granted and forced to endure hardships despite the country’s abundance.

    “Fuel is now N700 per gallon, and the minimum wage is N30,000. “A bag of rice costs more than N50,000 while the minimum wage remains at N30,000,” he said.

    “You cannot move from one location to another unless you are carrying a heavy budget, and the minimum wage has not changed. We believe we cannot continue like this in this country, and we are urging Nigerians to take action.”

    Henceforth, he stated, the state’s civil society organisations will engage those who are sabotaging the national economy and causing hardships for the populace.

    “We will fight all economic saboteurs, in high and low places. Previously, we stated that we would resist them, but now we will fight them. Wherever you encounter black marketers, pursue them without pity for their poverty. “Everyone who is wicked, regardless of wealth, is wicked,” said Agho.

    “Wherever we capture a black marketer, we will seize the fuel, convert it, and if you have no use for the fuel, dispose of it. Therefore, when those on the black market lack fuel, petrol stations will be required to sell at a fixed price.

    More video on Edo Fuel Protest

     

    Presently, the product’s scarcity is causing unimaginable hardship for Nigerians.

    Ejes Gist News previously reported that President Buhari recently established a 14-member committee that he will lead to propose solutions to the persistent fuel shortage.

     

    According to Mr. Timipre Sylvia, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, the committee will be chaired by the President in his capacity as Minister of Petroleum Resources, while he will serve as the alternate chairman.

     

    The committee’s mission is to address the issues plaguing the downstream sector of the petroleum industry, which have led to a gasoline shortage in Nigeria.

     

    It will also monitor petroleum products, particularly petrol, to determine daily national consumption and eliminate smuggling.

     

    In October 2022, Sylva reported that thieves were stealing at least 700,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Nigeria.

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    Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, represented the minister at the 2002 graduation ceremony of the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI).

  • Bank officials indicted as DSS arrests syndicates selling new naira notes

    Bank officials indicted as DSS arrests syndicates selling new naira notes

    New Naira Syndicates have been arrested.

    The Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended members of syndicates involved in the sale of redesigned naira notes.

    Monday, January 30, 2023, Peter Afunanya, the secret police’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), issued a statement containing this information.

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    The statement reads in part, “During the course of its operations in certain regions of the country, it was discovered that certain Commercial Bank officials are aiding economic malfeasance.

    Therefore, the Service warns the currency racketeers to cease this dishonourable behaviour. In a similar vein, regulatory authorities are urged to intensify monitoring and supervision activities to swiftly address emerging trends.

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    “It should be noted that the Service has ordered its Commands and Formations to take additional steps to identify all individuals and groups involved in the illegal sale of the notes.

    Therefore, anyone with relevant information is encouraged to share it with the appropriate authorities.

    This news arrives less than twenty-four hours after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced the extension of the old currency until February 10, 2023.

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  • APC obtained incomplete BVAS report, misled Osun Tribunal – Ex-INEC director, See details

    APC obtained incomplete BVAS report, misled Osun Tribunal – Ex-INEC director, See details

    Latest news on BVAS, Osun Tribunal verdict. 

    • Ex-INEC director makes clarification 

    A former Director of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has claimed that not all data was transmitted when the All Progressives Congress (APC) obtained the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) server report following the judgment of the Osun State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which removed Governor Ademola Adeleke and reinstated Gboyega Oyetola.

    Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, a former INEC director of voter education and publicity, there shouldn’t have been a discrepancy in the governorship election for Osun State in 2022.

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    He clarified that some of the data had not yet been transmitted by the BVAS hardware because the APC had already received a certified copy of the initial server report.

    However, Osaze-Uzzi emphasized that the verdict was not reached by a unanimous vote.

    On Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, he said, “The machines were tendered, and so were the reports from the server, and there shouldn’t have been a discrepancy.

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    However, somewhere along the line, not all the data had been transmitted at the time the APC obtained the certified copy of the initial server report.

    Osaze-Uzzi, on the other hand, described the verdict as a confirmation of the contribution BVAS has made to improving the electoral process.

    He urged stakeholders to adopt a more positive attitude toward the discrepancy rather than see it negatively, contending that BVAS revealed the election’s excessive voting.

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  • Three Northern APC Rep Members Join Atiku in PDP Ahead of February Presidential Election

    Three Northern APC Rep Members Join Atiku in PDP Ahead of February Presidential Election

    Three northern APC Rep members have joined Atiku in PDP ahead of the February 25th presidential election.

     

    In a shock move, three members of the House of Representatives have left their ruling political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), in order to join the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

     

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    Three members of the House of Representatives have severed their ties with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the ranks of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

    The representatives, Hon. Ahmed Dayyabu Safana (Member Representing Safana/Danmusa/Batsari), Hon. Hamza Dalhat Batagarawa (Member Representin Batagarawa/Rimi/Charanchi), and Hon Salisu Iro Isansi (Member Representing Katsina Federal Constituency), met with PDP’s 2023 Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar on Sunday who warmly welcomed them into the party.

  • BREAKING: Diezani Makes Big Move To Recover Seized Assets

    BREAKING: Diezani Makes Big Move To Recover Seized Assets

    Diezani Alison-Madueke Moves To Recover Seized Assets, Applies To Court

    Former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke has taken steps to get her seized property back.

    She requested that an order issued to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the final forfeiture of her seized assets be overturned by the Federal High Court of Abuja.

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    In an originating motion, Alison-Madueke requested an order extending the deadline for requesting permission to ask the court to set aside the EFCC’s public notice of its intention to conduct a public sale on her property.

    The anti-corruption agency had planned to hold a public auction of all assets seized from Alison-Madueke starting on January 9 as stated in its public notice following a number of court decisions and orders issued in the commission’s favor as final forfeiture orders against the former minister’s property and personal effects.

    However, the former minister asked the court for five orders in a motion dated January 6 and filed before Justice Inyang Ekwo with the file number FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023.

    The EFCC is the only respondent in the case, despite the fact that Alison-Madueke is the applicant.

    The former minister claimed that there was no legal basis for the various orders, and he claimed that they “ought to be set aside ex debito justitiae.”

    She claimed that throughout the entire process leading up to the orders, she was not given a fair hearing.

    “The numerous court orders issued in the respondent’s favor and upon which the respondent issued the public notice to conduct public sale of the items contained in the public notice, most of which court the interest of the applicant, were issued in violation of the applicant’s right to a fair hearing as guaranteed by Section 36 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, and other similar constitutional provisions,” she claimed.

    She claimed that she was never served with the charge sheet, proof of evidence, or any other summons related to the criminal charges that were brought against her and were being heard by the court.

    She also claimed that by withholding or failing to disclose crucial information, the courts were misled into issuing several of the final forfeiture orders against her assets.

    “The various applications upon which the courts rendered the final forfeiture order against the applicant were obtained upon gross misstatements, misrepresentations, non-disclosure, concealment, and suppression of material facts. This honorable court has the authority to set-aside same ex debito justitiae, as a void order is as good as if it had never been made in the first place.

    The orders were made without considering the applicant’s constitutional rights to a fair trial and to his or her property.

    She cited, among other reasons, the fact that “the applicant was never served with the processes of court in all the proceedings that led to the order of final forfeiture.”

    But the EFCC urged the court to reject Alison-application Madueke’s in a counter affidavit that was sworn to by Rufai Zaki, a detective with the commission.

    The investigation into a case of official corruption, criminal conspiracy, and money laundering against the former minister and some other parties involved, according to Zaki, who was a member of the team, has made it abundantly clear that she was involved in some criminal activity.

    According to him, Alison-Madueke was subsequently charged in court under charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/208/2018.

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    We herein rely on the charge FHC/ABJ/CR/208/2018 dated November 14, 2018, which was submitted to this Honorable Court and is also attached as Exhibit C in the applicant’s affidavit, he said.

    Most of the depositions, according to the EFCC agent who claimed to have seen the ex-motion, minister’s were false.

    In the affidavit in support, he claimed that, in contrast to her deposition, the majority of the cases that resulted in the final forfeiture of the disputed property “were action in rem, same were heard at various times, and determined by this honourable court.”

    Before making final decisions, the commission was mandated by the courts, according to him, to publish an invitation in the newspaper asking parties to provide justification as to why the property in question should not be forfeited to the federal government.

    In response to one of the forfeiture applications, Zaki claimed that Nnamdi Awa Kalu spoke on behalf of the former minister.

    He stated, “We humbly rely on the decision of Hon. Justice I.L.N. Oweibo dated September 10, 2019, which is shown in Exhibit C of the applicant’s affidavit.

    Contrary to what the officer claimed, the court had already ordered the final forfeiture of the assets at issue in the current application since 2017 and this decision had not been overturned or reversed on appeal.

    He claims that the properties have been sold in accordance with the law.

    Oluchi Uche, Alison-attorney, Madueke’s explained to Justice Ekwo on Monday that they had just received service from the EFFC on Friday and needed some time to respond to the counter affidavit.

    Farouk Abdullah, who was represented by the anti-graft agency, did not object, so the judge continued the case for a hearing until May 8.

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  • ChuddyK Loses wife, Cause of Death Emerges

    ChuddyK Loses wife, Cause of Death Emerges

    Chuddy K, also known as Chukwudi Agali, has lost his wife, Racheal, to cancer.

    Saturday, the singer made the announcement on his Instagram page.

    He expressed disbelief at the loss and added that the deceased “fought valiantly” for her life.

    Sharing a photo of his wife, Chuddy K remarked that he never anticipated such an early announcement.

    He wrote, “My queen has passed on.” I am astounded that I am typing this. Never imagined such a day would arrive so soon.

    “You struggled for your life. You were not killed by cancer. God called you because his love for you surpasses mine. Rest in peace, my dear Racheal.”
    Following the singer’s passing, celebrities took to the comment section to express their condolences.

    Ruth Kadiri, an actress, wrote, “Oh Lord. I apologise, Chuddy.”

    The singer Simi expressed regret for your loss.

    In October of 2015, Chuddy K wed his wife Racheal, their marriage trended on various social media platforms.

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  • Boko Haram Commander, Abu Illiya, 31 Others Killed in Borno State

    Boko Haram Commander, Abu Illiya, 31 Others Killed in Borno State

    Abu Illiya, a top Boko Haram commander, reportedly perished alongside 32 of his comrades at the hands of Operation Hadin Kai troops and members of the civilian joint task force.

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    The killing of the Boko Haram commander took place during an intelligence-led aggressive fighting patrol in identified Boko Haram enclaves in the villages of Kayamari, Habasha, and Yuwe in the Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State.

    Boko Haram Commander killed

    According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, multiple intelligence sources indicated that the superior firepower of the troops forced the surviving terrorists to flee in disarray, causing them to abandon their property and weapons.

    Additionally, the troops recovered and destroyed fifty bicycles from terrorist hideouts.

    Major General Ibrahim Ali, the newly appointed Theater Commander, Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai, pledged shortly after assuming command to continue fighting the Boko Haram insurgency in the North East.

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    According to the new commander, in order to accomplish this, all hands must be on deck.

    CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes

    Meanwhile, the governor of the central bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has extended the deadline for the old naira notes. See details.

    PVC Collection Deadline: All you need to know about new PVC Extension date

    Also the Independent Electoral Commission INEC has extended PVC collection deadline to February 5 to enable more  Nigerians pick up their PVC at the unit level.

  • Unrest in Tinubu’s camp over lackadaisical attitudes of Buhari presidency

    Unrest in Tinubu’s camp over lackadaisical attitudes of Buhari presidency

    Buhari appears to be showing lackadaisical attitudes toward the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu.

    A few weeks before the 2023 presidential election, the camps of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, worried about the lackadaisical attitudes of Muhammadu Buhari’s presidency.

    President Muhammadu Buhari who is the leader of APC seems not to align with APC presidential candidate

    Buhari, his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, and other members of his cabinet appear to be showing lackadaisical attitudes toward the presidential ambition of the former Lagos State Governor, Daily Post reports.

    Since he started his campaign a few months ago, the presidency has not shown a serious level of commitment toward ensuring the victory of Tinubu and the APC. While Buhari has attended very few campaign rallies, Osinbajo has totally abstained.

     

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    Many are yet to understand why those at the Aso Rock Villa, including some leaders of the APC, are not really interested in whether Tinubu wins or not. In fact, there are rumours that some governors are surreptitiously hobnobbing with the opposition ahead of the general election.

    As the Jagaban could no longer pretend about the unfavourable development, he was compelled to let the cat out of the bag during his recent visit to Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, exposing the level of infighting tearing the party apart underneath.

    Tinubu had tackled the Buhari-led government over the new naira notes redesign and the lingering fuel scarcity, alleging that some individuals were sabotaging his presidential ambition through the two developments.

    According to Tinubu, they were deliberately hoarding petrol and naira notes, a situation he speculated was to affect his chances negatively.

    “With our PVC, we will wrest power from them. Even if they said there is no fuel, we will trek. They are full of hanky panky. They are cleverly creating fuel scarcity. Let the fuel continue to be scarce, they know where they hoard it.

    “You hoard the naira, you hoard fuel, but we will vote and we will win. You can even change the ink on the naira notes, we will win. They sabotage fuel supply. Whether they supply fuel or not, we will go and vote. This is a superior revolution. You know me. We are going to win,” Tinubu said in Yoruba.

    After making the statement, the media space was awash with comments from the opposition, who saw Tinubu’s words as an attack on President Buhari and his party, the APC.

    The moment he realised the statement could breed chaos within the party, Tinubu and his campaign team immediately embarked on damage control, saying the presidential candidate was actually attacking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and not the APC-led Federal Government.

     

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    But, many are seeking to know if the PDP is in charge of the Ministry of Petroleum or President Buhari. They also want to know if the Central Bank of Nigeria is under the control of the PDP or the Federal Government. The answer to this is clear enough to know who Tinubu was referring to during his campaign in Abeokuta.

    The question on the lips of some Nigerians is, why is the presidency less concerned about Tinubu’s presidential race?

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    Before the APC primary, there were indications that President Buhari had an anointing candidate among those eyeing the presidential ticket. Apart from Osinbajo, a sizable number of Buhari’s kitchen cabinet members, his allies and others, were in the race for the ticket.

    Before the primary, Buhari had met with governors of the party, telling them to allow him choose his successor the same way they choose theirs.

    Buhari told the governors: “In keeping with the established internal policies of the party and as we approach the convention in a few days, I wish to solicit the reciprocity and support of the Governors and other stakeholders in picking my successor, who would fly the flag of our party for election into the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in 2023.

    “We gave governors re-election tickets or an opportunity to pick their successors; allow me to pick my successor.”

    Though Buhari did not name his choice, but as Tinubu realised that he was not likely to be the anointed candidate of Buhari, he began to talk tough.

    The Abeokuta comment

    In the buildup to the June 2022 APC presidential primary, Tinubu was in Abeokuta to seek the support of party delegates. At the Presidential Lodge in Ibara Housing Estate, where he met party leaders, Tinubu went back memory lane to recount how he helped Buhari to power after the former Army General had cried on live television.

    He also said he was the one who nominated Osinbajo to be Buhari’s running mate after Bukola Saraki kicked against the Muslim-Muslim ticket.

    Osinbajo, at that time, was also contesting the APC ticket with Tinubu, the main reason he was being described as a “betrayer” in the Tinubu camp.

    “He tried the first time and failed. He tried a second time and failed. He tried a third time and failed. He even cried on television that he will never run for president again. I went to meet him and told him this is not a crying matter: ‘we will support you and you will be president’. If not for me, he wouldn’t have become the president,” Tinubu said in Yoruba.

     

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    His comment was said to have angered the President and his appointees, who replied Tinubu, telling him not to claim he was the one who single-handedly made Buhari president.

    A statement by a presidential media aide, Garba Shehu, partly read: “There are those who advised the president to run again; those who decided to build a political party – the APC – that could finally be the political vehicle capable of delivering victory where all other opposition parties and alliances before it had failed.

    “Those decisions may have been agreed upon by a few. But they were delivered by thousands and voted for by tens of millions. No one can or should claim to have made this possible.”

    It was believed that Tinubu’s angry comment in Abeokuta in June helped him in getting the APC ticket, as it caused the president to steer clear of whatever happened at the APC convention.

    However, it is left to be seen if the latest Abeokuta comment from Tinubu would also earn him a positive action from the presidency.

     

  • PVC Collection Deadline: All you need to know about new PVC Extension date

    PVC Collection Deadline: All you need to know about new PVC Extension date

    All you need to know about PVC Collection Deadline and all the latest regarding the new PVC Extension date has been highlighted here on Ejes Gist News. 

    The deadline for collecting Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) has been extended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to February 5, 2023.

    The deadline for the collection of PVCs had previously been extended by INEC, but a National Commissioner working with Festus Okoye, the electoral umpire, said the deadline had now been advanced by one week.

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    The action, according to him, was taken after a meeting of INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs).

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    The Commission has decided to further extend PVC collection in all of its Local Government Offices nationwide by an additional one week in response to reports from the various States and discussions with Resident Electoral Commissioners. Therefore, the current nationwide PVC collection will continue and conclude on February 5, 2023,” Okoye said in a statement on Saturday.

    PVC collection deadline, PVC Extension
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    “The Commission is expanding PVC collection across the country for the second time, and this is the final extension of the campaign. The collection period will now run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day, including Saturdays and Sundays, after being extended by an additional two hours.

    What you need to know about the new pvc collection deadline?

    The PVC collection deadline has been extended to February 5th, 2023. And there will be no further PVC collection Extension

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  • CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes to Feb 10, 2023.

    CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes to Feb 10, 2023.

    CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes.

    The Nigerian Central Bank (CBN) has announced a 10-day extension for the use of old naira notes throughout the country,  Ejes Gist News reports.

    The CBN governor told journalists on Sunday morning that he had President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval for the extension.

    CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes

    He stated that the new deadline is now February 10 as opposed to January 31.

    Mr. Emefiele spoke in Daura, Katsina State, following a meeting with the president, who was performing official duties in his home state.

    Mr. Emefiele stated that Nigerians who have not yet exchanged their old naira notes for new ones now have the opportunity to do so.

    Also see, New Naira Notes: CBN Cash Swap Policy Suffers Major Setback

    He stated that the opportunity must be taken advantage of because the deadline will not be extended again.

    New Naira Notes , Why CBN Extends Deadline for Old Naira Notes
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    Why CBN Extends Deadline for Old Naira Notes

    The CBN introduced redesigned 200, 500, and 1,000 naira notes in October and set a deadline of January 31 for the use of the old notes.

    Also see Breaking: INEC Extends Deadline For PVC Collection. 

     

    However, new currency has been scarce, prompting calls for an extension.

    Mr. Emefiele did not elaborate on what the central bank was doing to address the lack of new currency notes.

    Statistics indicate that more than 85 percent of the currency in circulation is stored outside of commercial bank vaults, which the central bank announced in October of last year.

    Mr. Emefiele asserted on Sunday that the currency has produced significant results.

    “According to the bank’s available data, the amount of currency in circulation in 2015 was only N1.4 trillion. “As of October 2022, the amount of currency in circulation had risen to N3.23 trillion, of which only N500 billion was in the banking industry and N2.7 trillion was held in people’s homes,” he stated.

    What you need to know

    The CBN Extends Deadline for old naira notes to Feb 10, 2023.

    Tags: cbn deadline for old naira notes, deadline for old naira notes extended.

    Reps Reject CBN’s 10-Day Deadline Extension; Move To Arrest Godwin Emefiele.

    Meanwhile, the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the redesigned New Naira Notes has rejected the CBN’s 10-day deadline extension and moved to arrest CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. See details here.

  • Olusegun Obasanjo slams Buhari, over the recent spate of appointments, use strong words 

    Olusegun Obasanjo slams Buhari, over the recent spate of appointments, use strong words 

    Your Appointments Are Lopsided, Lack Merit – Olusegun Obasanjo to Buhari

    Concerned Nigerians including the former president of the country, Olusegun Obasanjo have complained that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments are unfair and based on mediocrity and nepotism.

    Olusegun Obasanjo, the former president, added that the current administration has ignored many of the measures put in place to give all groups in the nation a sense of belonging.

    Read Also: Northern Leaders Optimistic Kwankwaso Will Step Down For Atiku Before February 25th Presidential Election 

    Obasanjo said this while speaking on Saturday at the 50th anniversary of the Federal Government College in Kaduna under the title “The Quest For Unity In Nigeria And The Role Of Unity Schools.”

    “First, I am concerned that the state of our country’s economy has widened the gap between the rich and poor and left many people in despair,” he said. Poverty and hardship have returned to many households as a result of rising inflation.

    Many of the economic advancements made in the first decade of the century have been undone in the last ten years. Across the country, there is a general feeling of helplessness and an uncontrollable insecurity.

    “Political sabotage also exists in addition to economic hardship. Never before have we been as intentionally divided politically along racial, religious, and other fault lines. Government appointments are biased and uneven because of mediocrity, nepotism, and a disregard for competence and merit. The upcoming elections could make the situation worse.

    “Political parties and politicians are now more willing to abandon some of the measures put in place to foster a sense of community among all groups. Exclusion is accepted as commonplace. We are faced with disunity, and many of our leaders are more focused on their own self-interests than the continued existence and well-being of our country.

    “Let me reiterate that the concerns expressed regarding the type of choices we have, such as in the Presidential elections, are valid and should not be dismissed.

    “Nigeria belongs to us all, and no region of the nation should be in any way uncertain about its place in this union based on ethnicity, religion, language, region, culture, or social standing.”

    The beauty of democracy, according to Obasanjo, is that it cannot be imposed on Nigerians, he said.

    Your Appointments Are Lopsided, Lack Merit – Obasanjo to Buhari

    “If we decide to do nothing, we will only be responsible for ourselves. If we make the right decision, we will put this nation back on the right path, one that gives all of our citizens a sense of identity, a sense of shared purpose, and a stake in the project Nigeria. This project will give us all peace, security, stability, shared prosperity, hope, and progress, as well as a place in the comity of nations, he said.

    At the time this report was filed, attempts to contact the Presidency had been unsuccessful because Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, had not returned calls or messages.

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  • How much is state allowance for NYSC you need to know now

    How much is state allowance for NYSC you need to know now

    How Much Is the Allowance for NYSC in All Nigerian States and How much is state allowance for NYSC?

    List of 31 States That Pay Corpers in Nigeria.

    How Much Is the Allowance for All Nigerian States? The National Youth Service Corps, also known as the NYSC scheme, was an initiative of the Yakubu Gowon military regime in 1973 with the objective of reconstructing, reconciling, and rebuilding the country following the Nigerian Civil War, which resulted in the loss of many lives and property.

    Every year since the program’s inception, recent graduates have travelled to various states to serve in the spirit of patriotism. While many Nigerians in the past have urged previous governments to eliminate the scheme on the grounds that it has outlived its usefulness, others have insisted that it be maintained because it has fostered a sense of unity among Nigerian youths. The plan has produced long-lasting friendships, marriages, and similar relationships.

    The most recent updates on the NYSC allowance After three weeks in camps where they are subjected to a rigorous physical regimen, the youths are then assigned to their primary duties within the state.

    Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2023 | Ranking of Nigerian Universities

    Despite the stress they would have been subjected to, the majority of NYSC Members recall their time there as memorable and enjoyable.

    In addition to the uniform salary paid to youth corps members across the nation, some state governments where the members are stationed also provide them with monthly allowances.

    The N33,000 monthly federal government stipend is insufficient for the majority of Americans due to the rising cost of living.
    Many prospective corps members desire assignments in “favourable” states that provide state allowances to their serving corps members.

    In some states, the monthly allowance of NYSC members varies based on the student’s field of study, with medical corps members typically receiving preferential treatment. Surely you are curious about the states with the highest salaries. Here they are, then.

    Latest News on NYSC Allowance

    How much is state allowance for NYSC 

    Nigerian States That Pays NYSC Allowance / Salary

    1.    ABIA STATE

    Abia state offers the sum of five thousand nairas (5000) to its NYSC Corpers.

    1.    AKWA IBOM STATE

    This state pays the sum of ten thousand nairas (10000) to its Nigerian  Youth Service Corps

    1.    BAUCHI STATE

    Bauchi State pays the sum of one thousand five hundred (1500) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    BAYELSA STATE

    Bayelsa state gives the sum of three thousand nairas (3000) to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    BORNO STATE

    Borno state offers the sum of one thousand (1000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    CROSS RIVER STATE

    Cross River state gives the sum of three thousand, ninety (3090) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    DELTA STATE

    This state offers the sum of five thousand (5000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    EKITI STATE

    Ekiti state pays the sum of five thousand (5000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.    ENUGU STATE

    This state offers the sum of ten thousand (10000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     IMO STATE

    Imo state offers the sum of two thousand nairas to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     JIGAWA STATE

    Jigawa state gives the sum of five thousand (5000) to Corpers in Local Government Areas.

    They offer sixteen thousand (16000) naira to Corpers who work in hospitals and,

    They offer twenty-six thousand (26000) naira to Medical Corpers.

    1.     KADUNA STATE

    Kaduna state offers three thousand (3000) naira to Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     KANO STATE

    This state offers four thousand (4000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     LAGOS STATE

    Lagos state offers five thousand (5000) naira to Corpers in Local Government Areas

    It also offers ten thousand (10000) naira to Corpers serving in ministry.

    1.     NASARAWA STATE

    Nasarawa state offers three thousand (3000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     NIGER STATE

    Niger state offers six thousand (6000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     OGUN STATE

    Ogun state offers the sum of five thousand (5000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     OSUN STATE

    Osun state offers the sum of five thousand (5000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    • How much is state allowance for NYSC 
    1.     OYO STATE

    Oyo state offers the sum of fifteen thousand (15000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.      SOKOTO STATE

    Sokoto state offers four thousand (4000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps, and nine thousand (9000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps serving in the state hospital.

    1.     TARABA STATE

    This state offers the sum of ten thousand (10000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    1.     ZAMFARA STATE

    This state offers the sum of three thousand (3000) naira to its Nigerian Youth Service Corps.

    23 ANAMBRA STATE – How Much Does Anambra State Pay Corpers?

    Another state on this list of states that pay youth corpers is Anambra state.

    The Anambra government pays corps members ₦9,000, which is higher than all states except Lagos state.

    Yes, you read that right.

    In the state, food is cheap, accommodation is reasonable, and transportation is affordable.

    You won’t have to look for the best PPA in Anambra State because the state offers lots of great PPA opportunities.

    Some persons however argue that this payment (N9000) is a one-time payment paid once.

    How much does Anambra State pay nurse corpers?

    Anambra State pays nurses corpers the sum of N22,000 monthly.

    24. RIVERS STATE – How Much Does Rivers State Pay Corpers?

    This is among the best states in Nigeria for NYSC and is located deep in the south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

    How much is state allowance for NYSC

    People who served here can testify that Rivers State is worth mentioning on this list of states that pay corpers state allowance. The state pays a Rivers State NYSC allowance of N10,000 to Corps members posted in the state while those in state facilities receive N15,000.

    25 Ondo State – How Much Does Ondo State Pay Corpers?

    Ondo State does not pay corp members a general state allowance, however, some private schools pay corpers in their school stipends for their services.

    How much does Ondo State pay nurse corpers?

    Ondo State pays NYSC nurses in the hospitals from N30,000 to N50,000 monthly.

    26. Gombe State – How Much Does Gombe State Pay Corpers?

    How much does Gombe state pay NYSC nurse corpers?

    Gombe State pays NYSC nurses in the state hospitals N45,000 while those at the Federal University Clinic receive N53,000 monthly.

    27. Kwara State – How Much Does Kwara State Pay Corpers?

    How much does Kwara State pay nurse corpers for NYSC state allowance?

    Kwara State NYSC allowance for nurses in the state hospitals is N44,000 while those at the Teaching Hospital receive N60,000 monthly.

    If you serve in the State Capital, Port Harcourt, you might secure a big oil company PPA and earn more.

    28. Adamawa State – How Much Does Adamawa State Pay Corpers?

    Adamawa is one of Nigeria’s states affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

    • How much is state allowance for NYSC

    However, corpers are being posted both to the state and to Borno state, the heart of the insurgency. Corpers posted to these two states camp in nearby states and are posted to PPAs in Borno or Adamawa state.

     

    If you wish to serve in Adamawa, then it’s crucial to let you know that the Adamawa State NYSC monthly allowance is N20,000.

     29  Kebbi State – How Much Does Kebbi State Pay Corpers?

    This state might not be as popular as other states in Nigeria, but it’s amongst the states that pay corpers state allowance.

     

    30 Kebbi State NYSC Allowance is N2,000 monthly.

    Adamawa State – How Much Does Adamawa State Pay Corpers?

    Adamawa is one of Nigeria’s states affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.

     

    However, corpers are being posted both to the state and to Borno state, the heart of the insurgency. Corpers posted to these two states camp in nearby states and are posted to PPAs in Borno or Adamawa state.

     

    If you wish to serve in Adamawa, then it’s crucial to let you know that the Adamawa State NYSC monthly allowance is N20,000.

     

    31 Katsina State – How Much Does Katsina State Pay Corpers?

    This is another northern state that pays corpers state monthly allowance.

    • How much is state allowance for NYSC 

    Katsina State NYSC allowance is N4,000 every month.

    How much does Katsina state pay NYSC nurse corpers monthly?

    Katsina State NYSC allowance for nurses in the state hospitals is N44,000 while those at FMC Katsina receive N50,000 monthly.

    If you are wondering how much is Nysc allowance in Abuja, Surprisingly, NYSC allowance in Abuja is zero, Yeah nothing ! 

    Once again Federal Government Monthly Nysc allowance for all corp members is 33,000 Naira

    More About NYSC Programme

    NYSC stands for National Youth Service Corp. It is a Nigeria-wide organisation that enables students or graduates of any tertiary institution to come and serve their country in the best way possible. NYSC is an organisation that places students from various ethnic groups in various Nigerian states in order for them to learn, observe, and integrate themselves into the system of the state in which they find themselves.

    NYSC is a body that promotes human relations movement among students and their environments because it aids in self-discovery.

    For instance, if a student from the East, which is the Igbo side, is placed or taken to the West to serve his or her country, they will be able to interact, learn the culture that is being practised there, and be able to do one of two things in that culture.

    As a body, NYSC strives to improve coordination among people because it is tasked with bringing people from different ethnic groups together, and it also aims to help people understand that they can learn things from other ethnic groups or places that may not even be represented in their own ethnic groups. The programme also assists individuals in understanding what they are missing outside.

    How much is state allowance for NYSC

    A child who was born into a Yoruba family, attended a Yoruba-dominated school in the West, and attends a Yoruba-dominated church in the West will now understand how the school and church environments in the East or North differ.

    This indicates that NYSC facilitates coordination so that the child may progress, learn, and experience things from other ethnic groups.

    There are so many advantages to this programme in Nigeria that the advantages actually outweigh the disadvantages.

    When viewed from the perspective of its benefits, it is clear that NYSC is not a waste of time, but rather a process or an organisation that helps to bridge the gap between each ethnic group in Nigeria.

    Nigeria has three major ethnic groups: the Yoruba, the Igbo, and the Hausa.

     

    • These groups have different parts of the countries that they stay in.
    • The Yoruba states are known as Ondo, Ogun, Abeokuta and so on.
    • The Igbos are represented in Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, and others.
    • Finally, the Hausa states are represented in Zaria, Kano, Yola, Katsina and so on.

    This article would help people to understand the relevance of NYSC in Nigeria, and it would also help people to know how much is being paid as an allowance to students of the NYSC body.

    After a student graduates from University, the next thing to go into is the NYSC, in this service, the students are given a token amount which is known as an ‘allowance’ and it comes on a speculated date on every month of the year for a whole year.

    ADVANTAGES OF NYSC

    1.    It paves way for self-reliance and self-dependence among students who have left the university.
    2.    It brings about awareness for students about the place they are going to be posted to for example anyone who has been posted to the east would have to go and research on the place to find out the kind of things that are been done there so it brings about awareness for students on the particular part of the country that they are being posted to.
    3.    It helps to bring the ethnic groups in the country together and put them as one body instead of causing a division.
    4.    By visiting these states and towns in different parts of the country, one gets to experience new cultures and traditions. A whole new way of life is brought to the knowledge of the Corp member and they get to experience, first hand, how things are done in these other parts of the country.

    The concluding section of this article will examine the various allowances provided by various states to students and university graduates serving in the NYSC programme.

    Different states provide Corpers with different rules and regulations, as well as different types of funds or different amounts of money.

    How much is state allowance for NYSC

    Some states allocate funds in the form of allowances to Corpers to boost their morale and reduce inefficiency in the various locations where they are stationed.

    • These states help these individuals or these graduates, to live an average better life even as a Corpers.
    • It also helps the Corpers to stay away from any form of atrocities or crimes which involve stealing and fraud.
    • These funds are given to the students or to the Corpers to help them sustain themselves, for the period that they are going to serve in the different states.

    Some Corpers receive more money, while others receive less; this is not the style of any government structure; rather, it is dependent on the type of government the state is operating. Many state governors do not see a need to provide Corpers with an allowance, as the Federal government already allocates a specific amount of money to Corpers each month for the entire year.

    However, some governors view it as a necessity and a requirement to provide these Corpers with allowances so that they can live a sustainable life in their new environments.

    Below is the list of states in Nigeria and the amount of money that they give as allowances to students or to Corpers.

    Conclusion On How Much Is NYSC Allowance in all States in Nigeria 2023

    The NYSC Programme is a highly functional programme that focuses primarily on administrative work, allowing university graduates to experience working for and serving their government. It is the best form of service provided to Nigeria by university graduates to date.

    Now that you know how much each state pays, you can make a more informed decision about which state to serve in, or better yet, you can help someone else. This concludes the question “How Much Is NYSC Allowance in All Nigerian States in 2023?”

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  • Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2023 | Ranking of Nigerian Universities

    Top 100 Best Universities In Nigeria 2023 | Ranking of Nigerian Universities

    We will discuss the first 100 best universities in Nigeria in 2023, Best State Universities in Nigeria. In addition, you will find the NUC Ranking of Nigerian Universities as well as the top-ranked universities in Nigeria and their Webometrics world rankings.

    Do you wish to discover the best universities in Nigeria? On this website, you can view your school’s National Universities Commission ranking. Where does your institution rank on this list? Continue reading below.

    The majority of people believe that private universities are superior to federal or state-owned universities, but this list disproves that notion, as many federal or state universities appear among the top 100 universities in Nigeria.

    Best Universities in Nigeria 2023

    NUC RANKING WORLD RANKING UNIVERSITIES
    1 1207 University of Ibadan
    2 1353 Covenant University Ota
    3 1385 Obafemi Awolowo University
    4 1498 University of Nigeria
    5 1514 University of Port Harcourt
    6 1699 University of Lagos
    7 2167 Federal University of Technology Akure
    8 2244 Ahmadu Bello University
    9 2353 Federal University of Technology Minna
    10 2421 Landmark University
    11 2633 Bayero University Kano
    12 2983 Nnamdi Azikiwe University
    13 3023 Adekunle Ajasin University
    14 3075 University of Calabar
    15 3143 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
    16 3193 Ekiti State University Ado Ekiti (University of Ado Ekiti)
    17 3259 University of Ilorin
    18 3297 Olabisi Onabanjo University (Ogun State University)
    19 3360 Federal University of Technology Owerri
    20 3432 Lagos State University
    21 3482 University of Jos
    22 3482 University of Uyo
    23 3531 Federal University Oye Ekiti Ekiti State
    24 3581 Kwara State University
    25 3606 Federal University Dutse Jigawa State
    26 3873 University of Abuja
    27 3961 University of Maiduguri
    28 3970 Redeemer’s University
    29 3981 Usmanu Danfodiyo University
    30 4139 (1) Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta
    31 4139 Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
    32 4152 Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun
    33 4193 Ebonyi State University
    34 4325 Osun State University
    35 4385 Delta State University Nigeria
    36 4705 Niger Delta University
    37 4792 Rivers State University of Science & Technology
    38 4816 Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola (Federal University of Technology)
    39 4865 Imo State University Owerri
    40 4917 Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
    41 4956 African University of Science & Technology Abuja
    42 5177 Cross River State University of Science & Technology Calabar
    43 5217 American University of Nigeria
    44 5220 Federal University Lokoja Kogi State
    45 5311 Kogi State University
    46 5420 National Open University of Nigeria
    47 5508 Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi
    48 5540 Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
    49 5980 Skyline University Nigeria
    50 6159 Abia State University Uturu
    51 6306 Joseph Ayo Babalola University
    52 6483 Enugu State University of Science & Technology
    53 6759 Babcock University
    54 6878 Nasarawa State University
    55 6903 Federal University Kashere Gombe State
    56 6915 Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State
    57 6941 Kebbi State University of Science and Technology KSUSTA
    58 7085 Gregory University Uturu
    59 7162 Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo FUNAI
    60 7432 Umaru Musa Yar’Adua University (Katsina State University)
    61 7569 Pan African University Lagos
    62 7678 Lagos State Polytechnic
    63 7791 Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna
    64 7908 Lagos Business School Pan Atlantic University
    65 7969 Igbinedion University Okada
    66 8174 Bowen University
    67 8232 Benue State University
    68 8243 University of Medical Sciences Ondo
    69 8273 Federal University Dutsin Ma
    70 8391 Yaba College of Technology
    71 8417 Baze University Kuchigoro
    72 8499 Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (Anambra State University of Science & Technology Uli)
    73 8523 Edo University Iyamho
    74 8588 Kano University of Science & Technology Wudil
    75 8661 Akwa Ibom State University of Technology
    76 8667 Tai Solarin University of Education
    77 8687 Kaduna State University
    78 8720 Nile University of Nigeria (Nigerian Turkish Nile University Abuja)
    79 8755 Lagos State University College of Medicine
    80 8853 Federal University Otuoke Bayelsa
    81 8910 Mountain Top University
    82 8956 Adeleke University Ede
    83 8982 Ajayi Crowther University Oyo
    84 9068 Godfrey Okoye University
    85 9083 Veritas University
    86 9083 Southwestern University Oku Owa
    87 9227 Federal Polytechnic Ilaro
    88 9227 Bingham University New Karu
    89 9357 Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Lapai
    90 9397 Achievers University Owo
    91 9427 Madonna University Nigeria
    92 9488 Lead City University Ibadan
    93 9519 Bells University of Technology Otta
    94 9553 Technical University Ibadan
    95 9758 Benson Idahosa University
    96 9811 Taraba State University Jalingo
    97 9932 Elizade University Ilara Mokin
    98 10233 Gombe State University Gombe
    99 10262 Kings University Odeomu
    100 10322 Caleb University

    Which University is the Best in Nigeria?

    The University of Ibadan is currently the best university in Nigeria, according to data. With 41,723 students, the University of Ibadan is currently the best institution of higher education in Nigeria. UI was founded in 1948 and remains the premier undergraduate educational institution.

    There are a number of options to consider when applying for admission to any Nigerian university. Consider the possibility of an ASUU Strike before applying to a Federal University. State Universities and Privately-Owned Universities are generally the best options.

    The National Universities Commission is responsible for regulating Nigeria’s tertiary institutions.

     

    You can check NUC Accredited Universities in this article. 49 Federal Universities are accredited as it stands. Read more here https://www.nuc.edu.ng/nigerian-univerisities/federal-univeristies/.

    This is an overview of the Top and best Universities in Nigeria in 2023. If you have a comment, please leave it in the section below, and we will respond as soon as possible.

  • Northern Leaders Optimistic Kwankwaso Will Step Down For Atiku Before February 25th Presidential Election 

    Northern Leaders Optimistic Kwankwaso Will Step Down For Atiku Before February 25th Presidential Election 

    Northern leaders are optimistic that Kwankwaso will step down for Atiku Abubakar before the February 25th presidential election, Ejesgist News reports.

     

     

    Northern leaders on Sunday said they were optimistic that Senator Rabiu Kwankwanso, the presidential candi­date of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), will eventually step down for Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

     

    READ ALSO: 170,000 NNPP Members Dump Kwankwaso In Yobe, Endorse Atiku Abubakar 

     

    Though Kwankwaso, who has a large followership known as ‘Kwankasiyya movement’ in the Northern part of the country, has acknowledged pressure from certain quarters to step down, he has vowed not to withdraw from the race but slug it out with other contestants in the February 25 presidential election.

     

    Late last year, in Lagos, when asked if he will step down in the days ahead, he said, “We are not merging with any political par­ty, and anybody thinking I am stepping down must be mis­chievous. We have our names already approved by INEC to contest. NNPP is all out to win the 2023 general elections. No se­rious person should now think of anyone of us stepping down at this stage. I am ready for all candidates for debates.”

     

     

    Also speaking at Chatham House few days ago, the former Kano State governor said he re­plied those asking him to step down that he may consider the option if he sees any candidate better than him in terms of ex­perience.

     

    READ ALSO: BREAKING: Kwankwaso’s NNPP Collapse Structures for PDP, Declares Support For Atiku (VIDEO)

     

    “What I told them is what I will tell you. If anybody wants Kwankwaso to withdraw, just bring criteria and select the best. Anytime I have a better candidate, I am ready to talk to him,” he said.

     

    However, a leading member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), who spoke with Daily Independent on Sunday, said the leaders are optimistic that a partnership will be brokered be­tween Kwankwaso and Atiku.

     

    According to him, the North­ern leaders have agreed that there is a need for the region to forge a common front ahead of the election, especially given the hostility and gang-up against Atiku by the PDP G-5, led by Governor Nyesom Wike of Riv­ers State.

     

    The NEF chieftain, who asked not to be named as he is not authorised to speak on the issue, said eminent retired generals, religious leaders and traditional rulers are all talking with Kwankwaso on the need to collapse his structures for Atiku.

     

    He added that if the North can present a consensus can­didate and the Southern votes are shared between Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), Atiku will easily coast home to victory.

     

    “Yes, I can confirm that talks are ongoing. Kwankwaso keeps insisting that he will not step down but we are optimistic that he will listen to the voice of reason especially from our elder statesmen and royal fathers from the North.

     

    “From what we have seen so far, the best we can do in the North is to present consensus candidate. With the popularity of Kwanwaso and Atiku in the North, we believe the presiden­tial election will be a done deal because Atiku already com­mands appreciable followership in the South. Kwankwaso’s sup­porters are also in the South too.

     

    “If we can unite in the North by fielding a sole presidential candidate, then the election is as good as won because the Southern presidential candi­dates will divide the Southern votes. Atiku will also get votes in the South”.

     

    Speaking with our correspondent, the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Coun­cil said Atiku has promised to run a government of national unity and will partner patriotic Nigerians in the mission to re­build the country from the ruins caused by the APC.

     

    Kola Ologbondiyan, a spokes­person of the campaign council, said “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has told Nigerians that he will run a government of national unity and that he will operate an open policy. He said if elected, every Nigerian will be carried along.

     

    “So, we have no doubt that many Nigerians are going to work with Atiku in rescuing our nation from the bad governance of APC. He is ready to partner with any of the presidential candidates, including Senator Kwankwaso, in the task of re­building Nigeria”.

    “So our door is open to any­one who wants to join us in this task of restoring Nigeria’s unity through equity, social jus­tice, mutual collaboration, and consensus among our diverse peoples”

  • Dollar To Naira Black Market today 30th January 2023, USD to Naira

    Dollar To Naira Black Market today 30th January 2023, USD to Naira

    Dollar to Naira Black Market today 30th January 2023 Exchange Rate. 

    Here is the current USD to naira rate today. See today’s CBN & Dollar to Naira Exchange rate at aboki fx and the black market. You can change your USD to naira at these rate or convert dollar to naira at the latest black market rate or parallel market.

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    So many Nigerians prefer to exchange their foreign currencies especially the US Dollars to naira using the black market because the exchange rate is very high compared to what the bank offers. If you want to know the current black market rate, here is the page to find that.

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    Aboki fx dollar to naira exchange rate has also been added here so you can easily verify each of the rate for the currencies you want to exchange in the parallel markets. Aboki fx is the most trusted source for black market dollar to naira rate today. You can find their exchange rate for today here.

    Dollar to Naira Black Market Exchange rate Yesterday 29th January 2023

    The exchange rate between the naira and the US dollar closed at an average of N754/$1 on Sunday 29th January 2023 at the black market.

     

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    This is according to information obtained by Ejes Gist Dollar from black market traders and Aboki dollar to Naira exchange Operators.

     

     

    Dollar to Naira Black Market today 30th January 2023

    Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) USD to naira black market today 
    Buying Rate 750
    Selling Rate 75

     

    What is the current dollar to naira exchange rate in parallel market? Well, it may interest you to know that Dollar to Naira rate in the black market sometimes varies hugely from the rate in Central Bank of Nigeria website (www.cbn.gov.ng).

     

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    The price listed above is the current USD to Naira exchange rate. We will always update the latest rate on a daily basis to keep you informed. Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate is the current exchange equivalent of the United States Dollar. Rate varies for various banks and parallel markets.

    How Much is Dollar to Naira Official Exchange Rate Today

    Parallel exchange rate (black market) exchange rate is always different from CBN rate. Currently, Naira is trading at 573 Naira Per Dollar. The Nigerian Economy is drastically affected by the Dollar to Naira exchange rate.

     

    Dollar to Naira (USD to NGN) Official Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today
    Buying Rate 457
    Selling Rate 459

     

    Dollar to Naira Bank rate today.

    Banks in Nigeria sell dollars between 540 to 545 to a dollar.

     

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    As Naira is falling, inflation takes over the economy which usually affects the citizens. Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele has said that the Nigerian Economy needs a massive turnaround and has urged Nigerians to work towards it.

     

    Dollar to Naira Black Market today

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    The black market commonly referred to as Aboki market rate for dollars is usually higher than the exchange rate at the banks which is usually regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The CBN Exchange rate is the rate you can buy or sell dollars for naira listed on CBN dollar to naira website cbn.gov.ng.

     

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    However, USD to Naira bank rate is the rate you use when purchasing something from foreign websites using your Naira Mastercard or Debit card from Nigerian Banks. These rate normally would always be lower than what is obtainable in the black market.

     

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    First Bank, GTCO among top equities, as investors trade N13.65bn shares

    Approximately 756.769 million shares valued at N13.653 billion were traded in 18,248 transactions between January 23 and January 27, 2023.

    The previous week, N15.668 billion was traded in 18,560 transactions for 1.241 billion shares.

    Top performing NGX sector

    The Financial Services Industry led the activity graph by volume, with 454.718 million shares worth N4.813 billion traded in 8,214 transactions.

    In addition, the ICT Industry reported that investors traded 61.735 million shares worth N1.647 billion in 1,600 transactions.

    On its exchange floor, Conglomerates Industry saw 56.842 million shares traded in 622 transactions valued at N119.141 million.

    Dollar to Naira Black Market today 30th January 2023.

    The Financial Services Industry topped the list in terms of volume, with investors trading 1.010 billion shares worth N5.924 billion in 9,165 transactions.

    In addition, the Conglomerates Industry made the list after 641 transactions involving 46.761 million shares valued at N112.918 million.

    In 2,886 transactions, 42.121 million shares worth N2.134 billion were traded on the floor of the Consumer Goods Industry.

     

    Top three stocks

    Volume-wise, the top three stocks for the week are FBN Holdings Plc, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) Plc, and Fidelity Bank Plc.

    Investors exchanged over 165.522 million shares of FBN Holdings, GTCO, and Fidelity Bank in 2,530 transactions valued at N2.320 billion.

    As a result, FBN Holding, GTCO, and Fidelity Bank accounted for 21,87% and 16,99% of the total volume and value of equity turnover, respectively.

    Weekly’s top five performers

    The price of a share of Tripple Gee stock increased by N0.25kob during the week, reaching N1.05 per share, up from N0.80kob at the start.

    International Energy Insurance’s share price increased by N0.14kobo, from N0.49kobo per share to N0.63kobo per share.

    The stock price of Chellarams increased by N0.35kobo to end the week at N1.81kobo, compared to its opening price of N1.41kobo.

    The share value of Mutual Benefits increased by 23.33 percent, from N0.30kobo to N0.37kobo.

    The share price of Associated Bus Company increased by 17.24 percent, closing the week at N0.34kobo per share from N0.29kobo per share.

    The top five weekly losers this week

    The CWG share price decreased by N0.14kobo to end the week at N0.90kobo, below its opening price of N1.04kobo.

    The share price of Nigerian Breweries decreased by N4.50kob to close at N41.95kob per share, compared to its opening price of N46.45kob per share.

    Additionally, Thomas Wyatt reported a loss of N0.14kobo per share, resulting in a decrease to N1.31kobo per share from N1.45kobo per share.

    Courtville’s stock fell to N0.47kobo per share, a 6 percent decline from its opening price of N0.50kobo per share.

    Within five days, the share price of Industrial & Medical Gases fell from N7.40kobo to N7, a loss of N0.40kobo per share.

    What are the Facts Influencing Foreign Exchange Rate of dollars to Naira 

    Here are some of the reasons for the dollar-to-naira exchange rate’s decline.

    Inflation Rates: It is common knowledge that inflation has a direct impact on black market exchange rates. The naira will benefit if the Nigerian economy can be stabilised and inflation is brought under control; however, if the naira continues to fall, it may indicate that food and other necessities are becoming more expensive on a daily basis.

    Interest Rates: Interest rates are another tool to keep an eye on. If the interest rate at which banks lend money rises, the economy will contract, and the value of the naira will fall as a result.

     

    Government debt has the potential to affect investor confidence and, as a result, the flow of funds into the economy. If inflows are high, the naira exchange rate will rise in its favour.

     

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    Speculators:

    Speculators have a significant impact on the naira-to-dollar exchange rate. They hoard money in anticipation of a profit, causing the naira to fall even further.

    Trade Conditions: Although Nigeria is currently running a trade deficit, favourable trade terms will lead to an increase in the value of the Nigerian currency to the dollar. China, India, and the majority of Asian countries supply everything.

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    What’s your Opinion on Dollar to Naira Black Market today Monday 30th  January 2023, let us know what you think and how the Government can work with the CBN to provide reasonable USD to naira rates in the future.

     

  • Bola Tinubu accuses Atiku, PDP of cloning Daily Trust, Vanguard websites to spread fake news

    Bola Tinubu accuses Atiku, PDP of cloning Daily Trust, Vanguard websites to spread fake news

    Tinubu accuses Atiku and the PDP of cloning the Vanguard and Daily Trust websites to spread false information.

    Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, has accused Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, and his party of cloning the websites of two newspapers to spread fake news in Hausa against his own candidature.

    Sunday, Tinubu made the allegation in a statement released by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Director of Media and Publicity for the APC Presidential Campaign Council PCC.

    “We want to warn Nigerians about the sinister moves and carefully orchestrated plans of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party to unleash a wave of fake news, particularly in the Hausa language, to malign, defame, and delegitimize Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the eyes of Nigerians.

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    “This smear campaign by the PDP has been perfected by a team working day and night at the PDP’s national headquarters in Wadata House, Abuja,” he said.

    He stated that the PDP and its social media operatives have already begun disseminating fake news to dupe gullible Nigerians by spoofing and using parody social media accounts of prominent newspapers and blogs.

    “Numerous parody social media accounts, such as ‘Vanguard Hausa’ and ‘DailyTrust Hausa,’ have been created and are being used to spread false information on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other digital platforms.

    “We discovered on Facebook that Daily Trust Hausa was founded as K.R.K Media on August 9, 2021. It changed its name to Daily Trust Media on 7 December 2022 and uses the fictitious domain name daily.com for its website.

    “On 13 August 2022, a second Daily Trust Hausa Facebook account named Facos News Hausa was created with the intention of publishing posts about Musicians. On December 29, 2022, just 22 days after its other clone, it changed its name.

    “Vanguard Hausa was developed on December 21, 2021. Its website was unable to load.

    “These are all parodies The PDP used Facebook accounts on Saturday to spread malicious rumours that Tinubu’s trucks carrying old Naira notes were arrested in Lagos.

    “To clarify, Daily Trust does publish a Hausa newspaper called Aminiya, which also has the same name on Facebook. We are unaware that Vanguard has a publication with a similar format.

    Tinubu stated, “We urge the two newspapers, Daily Trust and Vanguard, to inform Facebook and Meta that they have been cloned by fake news merchants for PDP’s political offensives.”

    According to him, the PDP has also recruited numerous social media actors to execute its smear campaign on its behalf.

    The only way for the PDP and its failing presidential campaign to have a shot at winning the February 25 presidential election, according to him, is to manipulate Nigerians and Northerners to view him (Tinubu) in a negative light.

    “At this juncture, we deem it necessary to alert Nigerians to this evil plot’s potential to cause discord, animosity, and unwarranted crisis, with attendant security implications for the nation.

    “Part of the PDP’s evil plots will be to make false claims and allegations against President Muhammadu Buhari, Asiwaju Tinubu, his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, and other APC National, Regional, Zonal, and State leaders using manipulated videos, doctored voice-overs, photoshop images, and other means, all in an attempt to win the election by any means necessary.

    “The PDP and its candidate for president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, are aware that they cannot win the upcoming election. They are also aware that Nigerians will never vote for the PDP to take over the leadership of Nigeria after 16 years of misery.

    “Among the many legacies the party left behind were insecurity, a poorly managed economy, a looted treasury, and a decrepit national infrastructure consisting of roads, power, ports, rail, and pipelines. The Buhari administration is still attempting to undo the massive damage the party caused to our country.

    “Because Atiku’s presidential campaign is on the verge of collapsing, the PDP hopes in vain to avert the impending electoral loss by sponsoring a coordinated smear campaign against the APC, our presidential candidate, and even the government.

    “We use this platform to urge Nigerians, and in particular our fellow countrymen in Northern Nigeria, not to be deceived.

    According to audio and video leaks by Atiku’s former Media Aide, Mike Achimugu, “Atiku and the PDP have nothing positive to offer Nigerians other than his ravenous ambition to enrich himself, his family, and his cronies.”

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