LP leadership Trying To Force “A Lie” On Nigerians - Soyinka

Nobel laureate Prof Wole Soyinka has accused the LP leadership of trying to force “a lie” on Nigerians, especially youths that Obi won the election by claiming that that Labour Party (LP) knew its candidate February 25 presidential poll did not win.

President Tinubu Departs Abuja For G20 Summit In India 

President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria to attend the G-20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, on the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Mr. Tinubu department in the early hours of Tuesday from the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The summit is expected to hold from September 9 to 10. Earlier on September 1, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said president Tinubu seeks to attract foreign investments to the country during the summit.

Just In: President Tinubu Presides Over Inaugural FEC Meeting

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over his maiden meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in the Council Chambers of the presidential villa in Abuja. Also attending are the vice president, Kashim Shettima; the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume; the head of service of the federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan; and the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila.

INEC Okays Resumption of PVC Collection in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the resumption of collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) for registered voters ahead of the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi States. The Commission said the PVCs would be available for collection at all the Local Government area offices in the three States, eight in Bayelsa, 27 in Imo and 21 in Kogi.

Akwa Ibom Gov Approves N1bn To Augment FG Palliatives 

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the immediate release of N1 billion to augment Federal Government’s palliatives, to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The governor also assured that the commencement of distribution of palliatives to residents of the State will start on Monday September 4, 2023. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the governor announced the approval for the release of N2bn being the second tranche for the payment of gratuities to retired teachers in both state and local government service. Governor Eno while giving reasons for the gesture said it is a quick fix by the state government to ameliorate the sufferings of the people as a result of the hardship occasioned by the fuel subsidy removal, while cautioning youths in the state against being used by persons to foment unrest.

HURIWA Alleges Culture Minister A Corps Member

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria has alleged that the current Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa is a serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.