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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Muhammadu Buhari over “the unlawful directive banning the use of old N500 and N1,000 banknotes, contrary to the interim injunction granted by the Supreme Court that the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes remain legal tender.” Defendants in the suit are the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Supreme Court in a case initially brought by 10 states recently held that the old banknotes remain legal tender pending the determination of a motion on notice fixed for February…

Contrary to earlier reports, the former Chelsea and Newcastle star, Christian Atsu died in earthquake rubble in Turkey after he was not seen for more than 10 days. The Ghanaian footballer, who played for Hatayspor before his tragic death, was one of the star players from the Chelsea academy before heading to Turkey. Speaking to Radyo Gol, the club’s vice president Mustafa Özat had earlier confirmed, ‘Christian Atsu was taken out with injuries. Our sporting director, Taner Savut, is unfortunately still under the rubble.’ Also read: Ghanaian Footballer Rescued from Turkey Quake Rubble The 31-year-old was residing in an apartment…

Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River and 32 other states are prone to high risk of flooding, the Federal Government’s 2023 Annual Flood Outlook, AFO, Friday, indicated. The Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu stated this during the 2023 Annual Flood Outlook put together by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency and presented to the public in Abuja on Friday, February 17. Adamu said the 2023 AFO on the theme Flood Prediction and Impact on Socio-Economic Livelihood which aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6 borders on reducing exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social, and environmental shocks and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the name of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State for the 2023 general elections. On the INEC Portal dated February 15, 2023, Michael Enyong is published  as the authentic PDP Governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom State. Enyong is a two-term member representing Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. Also read:  Akwa Ibom PDP Gov row: Court refuses to grant stay of execution order The publication seen on Page 2 is signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, Secretary, INEC under the remarks: Court Order. Enyong obtained the…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila on Thursday faulted the decision of the Federal Government to disregard the Supreme Court order on the issue of currency swap. Recall that the apex court had last week given an order for the old 1000, 500 and 200 Naira notes to remain legal tender pending the determination of a case brought before it by some state governors. On Wednesday, February 15, the apex court also reiterated its order and adjourned the matter to February 22. Also read:  Insecurity: Gbajabiamila Fires Up Service Chiefs After Reps Call For Their Sack…

The Centre For Human Rights & Accountability Network (CHRAN) has asked the Supreme Court of Nigeria to commit the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele to prison for disobeying its order on the monetary policy. Speaking exclusively on the CBN policy today on Advocate Broadcasting Network (ABN) television show, in Uyo, the State Director of CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong lamented the negative effect of the policy caused by poor implementation of the policy. The court had directed CBN to maintain the status quo by allowing collection of new and old Naira notes until February 15…

The Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom South Senatorial candidate, Ekong Sampson, has pledged to be a bridge builder in networking development projects to the state, if elected on February 25. Sampson who spoke during his unveiling by Mkpat Enin Unity Network at Eket said as a bridge builder, he would maximise the abundant potentials in the state,. The Doctorate degree holder in Law from the prestigious University of Calabar said his Senate experience would be boosted by working as Senior Legislative Assistant to Senator Udoma Udo Udoma coupled with his positions as Mkpat Enin Local Government Chairman, Special Adviser on…

The old N200 notes will coexist with the new N200 notes for the next 60 days, Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari announced this Thursday morning in his nationwide broadcast. However, he did not allow the continued use of the old N500 and N1,000 notes, saying the CBN would continue to accept them. Buhari’s statement is at variance with the Supreme Court ruling of February 7 exparte motion against the Federal Government with intent to consider the substantive suit on February 22. Also read January 31 Deadline For Old Naira Notes Remains, CBN Insists Supreme Court Temporarily Suspends Banning of Old Naira…

Aniefiok Christopher The relationship between the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State and its host community may worsen again following the demolition of properties in the disputed portion of the university’s land. The Chairman, University of Uyo Host Community Relations Committee, Engr. Augustine Udoh in an interview with our correspondent in Uyo was reacting to the recent demolition of people’s property on the disputed portion of land by the University of Uyo. The affected host communities include Ikot Oku Idio, Ekpri Nsukara, Use Offot, Eman Ikot Ebo, Ofot Usung Ifiayong, and Akamba Nsukara, among others. Also read: UNIUYO Reopens…

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abak-Five Political bloc in Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial District have risen in support of the presidential aspiration of Ahmed Bola Tinubu and the senatorial bid of the erstwhile Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio.  The stakeholders called on the people of the Senatorial District to disregard the statement by some political opponents of Senator Akpabio led by the former Petroleum Minister, Atuekong Don Etiebet that the political bloc would not support Senator Akpabio, describing such stance as self serving and dead on arrival. Convener of the Forum and a former…