Tag: rejection

Borno border, rural communities reject old Naira notes – Zulum

By Hamza Suleiman, Maiduguri.   Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno says that the old naira notes are no longer acceptable in many rural areas across the state, particularly the border communities.   Zulum made this known on Friday in Maiduguri…

January 20, 2023 · by komolafe times · 0

Lagos PDP disagrees with Makinde over call for Ayu’s resignation

By Adeyemi Adeleye, Lagos.   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, on Saturday disagreed with Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on his call for the removal of Sen. Iyorchia Ayu as the party’s National Chairman.   Recall…

September 17, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

CAN dismisses media report on same-faith ticket

By Bridget Ikyado, Abuja.   The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has dismissed as ridiculous, malicious and untrue, a media report claiming that it received money from Bola Tinubu, the APC Presidential candidate.   The association, in its reaction to…

September 5, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Oil marketers reject proposed Anambra petroleum committee

By Chimezie Anaso, Awka.   The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has advised the Anambra State Government to jettison the idea of establishing a State Petroleum Committee. Recall that the state Commissioner for Petroleum. Mr Anthony Ifeanya, recently…

July 18, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

APC rejects results of Adamawa LG elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the results of the April 9 Adamawa local government council elections, saying they are not the true reflection of the people’s will. Mr Ahmad Abubakar, Chairman, state Forum of APC Chairmanship and Councillorship…

May 12, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Presidency dismisses call for tenure elongation, says May 29, 2023 remains sacrosanct

The Presidency has dismissed Chief Roberts Clarke’s call for the extension of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by six months.   The president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, conveyed this via a statement on Tuesday in…

May 11, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Kremlin rejects “all accusations” against Russian troops in Bucha

The Kremlin has, once again, vehemently rejected accusations against Russian troops over the killings of civilians on the outskirts of Kiev.   Images and video taken in Bucha surfaced at the weekend, showing bodies scattered on the streets after Russian…

April 4, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Police dismiss claims of strike as fake, mischievous

The Nigeria Police Force on Monday described as fake and mischievous certain claims about purported plans by its personnel to embark on strike.   The police made the clarification in a statement by the Acting Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP…

March 14, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Ex-Head of Service rejects allegation of operating 66 illegal accounts

A former Head of Service of the Federation, Mr Steven Oronsaye, on Thursday told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that he had no connection with the operation of 66 bank accounts, which were purportedly used to siphon pension funds.  …

March 10, 2022 · by komolafe times ·

Electoral Act: Senate unanimously rejects amendment to Section 84(12)

The Senate on Wednesday unanimously voted against the amendment of Section 84(12) of the Electoral Act 2022, sought by President Muhammadu Buhari.   This was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the lead debate on the general principles of…

March 9, 2022 · by komolafe times ·