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LiberiaDecides'23: Weah, Boakai in close race as NEC announces more results

View this email in your browser Headlines LiberiaDecides'23: Weah, Boakai in close race as NEC announces more results Results available on the website of Liberia's election management body, NEC, show that almost 50 per cent (49.8 ) of the results have been announced. Read More EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu set to controversially appoint ex-secretary as EFCC chair The candidate being considered for the EFCC job by Mr Tinubu is a lawyer, who served as secretary of the anti-graft agency for two years during the reign of Ibrahim Magu as the acting chair of the commission. EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu considers 71-year-old retiree as ICPC chair The 71-year-old retiree, if eventually appointed by Mr Tinubu, will be the fifth chairperson of ICPC which is in its 23rd year of existence. National Assembly's Public Account Committee reports ignored for 25 years – Ex-official "I am telling fellow Nigerians that the PAC report has never been considered in the past 25 years," the former official says. Most Recent Stories Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi election results to be uploaded on IReV – INEC chairman The INEC Chairperson says the results of Bayelsa, Kogi and Imo states will be uploaded to IReV because it is a matter of law. Read More Chicago varsity confirms Tinubu's graduation, identity, inconsistent on certificate submitted to INEC The release of Mr Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) records to Atiku Abubakar, since Monday, has inflamed controversies concerning Mr Tinubu's identity and education at the university, as well as the authenticity of the copy of the certificate he submitted to INEC. Tinubu: Five discrepancies we discovered in Chicago university document — Atiku's lawyer Atiku's legal team said it was able to establish that Mr Tinubu committed forgery, has dual citizenship, and presented an NYSC certificate that has a different name from the one he submitted to INEC. TRENDING: 'Help me, everyone is avoiding me' – Naira Marley's doppelganger cries out "I am not Naira Marley. Abeg, I am not Naira Marley. I'm not the God who created me. I am not Naira Marley." PDP BOT insists Anyanwu must resign as national secretary The BOT says it is not only morally wrong for Mr Anyanwu to hold on to his position as national secretary and at the same time the party's governorship candidate in Imo, but it is also against its constitutional provisions. Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience Videos Bayelsa Poll: APC'll appeal judgement on Sylva - Ganduje Business 'Give us back our money,' angry passengers tell Air Peace The flight P47140 from Lagos to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, was initially scheduled to depart Lagos by 7 a.m. but was shifted to 10 a.m. NUPRC launches digital reporting app to ease regulatory compliance The app will also enable operators in the sector to meet regulatory requirements in a timely, efficient, cost-effective manner, a statement said. Editorial cartoon of the day Arts and Entertainment Five ways to know your boyfriend is tired of you The same way Rome did not fall in a day is probably how your boyfriend did not decide to serve you breakfast at that moment. MOVIE REVIEW: Love in a Showroom is simple yet powerful, heartfelt romantic comedy The film prioritises narrative through dialogues, underscoring that a cinematic masterpiece can be created without a massive budget. Opinion Hunting buffalo in presidential jet, By Festus Adedayo The dialogue in the forest can explain the unequal nature of our human society, especially between those who are in government, their families and the governed. It can also explain the inequality in the economic systems of the world, capitalism and socialism and the divide between leaders and their followers. I hope it can explain our uproars when children of presidents go on junkets with our national insignia, the presidential jet. The royal dynasty of Ile-Ife: Ancient rule and contemporary influence, By Toyin Falola To truly grasp the Royal Dynasty's visionary position, one must evaluate its exceptional capacity to adapt to evolving governance and economic advancement landscapes. Traditional rulers, such as the illustrious Ooni of Ife, have accepted the dynamic nature of their positions in modern society, actively participating in talks with government officials and policymakers to handle today's difficulties. Promoted Dangote, Morrocan Prime Minister, Mo Ibrahim others attend World Bank Group/IMF Annual Meetings in Morocco This year's gathering is living up to expectation with leaders in different sectors gracing the events. Africa's richest man and the founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote is among the business big shots that are attending the event. ASR Africa mentorship programme: Zamfara First Lady presents certificate of completion to FCET Gusau mentees The programme was organised by the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa) in conjunction with the Federal College of Education, Technical (FCET) Gusau NCC restores regulatory services to Globacom A statement by Reuben Muoka Director, Public Affairs of NCC said the Commission has also stepped down planned enforcement action against Globacom. Sports Nigeria 2-2 Saudi Arabia Player Ratings: Boniface nets Easles first goal The hype about Victor Boniface is real and Jose Peseiro must now devise a method to meld him and Osimhen into a potent offensive force. NPFL: Akwa United dare Enyimba in Aba as Bendel Insurance seeks to extend winning streak With 19 games played so far in the league, no away team has picked maximum points. The only teams that have picked a point on the road are Sporting Lagos and Lobi Stars. Fact Checker Does banana peel have teeth whitening properties as claimed by X user? Verdict: Insufficient evidence. Studies and expert opinions show that banana peels do not have the properties to whiten teeth, as claimed. War drum or campaign message? Claim: A viral post shared on WhatsApp, purporting to come from the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB), is promising a government economic subsidy. Health World Sight Day: Nigerian govt unveils policy documents to improve eye health The minister said the initiative will help strengthen the eye health system to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Cervical Cancer: Ogun to vaccinate 500,000 teenage girls against HPV – Official The vaccine will be administered in all government-owned health facilities and temporarily fixed locations such as markets, schools, religious centres and communities. Copyright © 2023 PremiumTimes, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: newsletter@premiumtimesng.com Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.