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  President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, appointed 20 Nigerians to serve as Federal Commissioners in the National Population Commission (NPC). Nine current of the Commissioners were re-appointed for second term in office while 11 others were newly appointed. In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President charged the new and returning NPC Commissioners to “successfully implement all measures taken by his administration to produce and effectively appropriate accurate population data with which lasting solutions to Nigeria’s socio-political and economic challenges can be conclusively developed and executed”. They are: (1) Hon. Emmanuel Trump Eke — Abia (2) Dr. Clifford Zirra — Adamawa — Reappointed (3) Mr. Chidi Christopher Ezeoke — Anambra — Reappointed (4) Barr. Isa Audu Buratai — Borno — Reappointed (5) Bishop Alex Ukam — Cross River (6) Ms. Blessyn Brume-Ataguba — Delta (7) Dr. Jeremiah Ogbonna Nwankwegu — Ebonyi (8) Dr. Tony Aiyejina — Edo — Reappointed (9) Mr. Ejike Eze

  President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget into law.  The National Assembly had about a week ago passed the bill and subsequently transmitted it to the president for his assent.  Tinubu signed the bill in his office at the presidential villa in Abuja at a ceremony witnessed by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honourable Tajudeen Abass. Others present at the signing ceremony were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu; and Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji; Senate Leader, Sen Opeyemi Bamidele; and the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sen Olamilakan Adeola. Details later…

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has bowed to the order of the court by producing the former Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele, in court for the hearing of his bail application. Emefiele who has been in the custody of Security agencies for over 149 days, was ordered by Justice Olukayode Adeniyi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, to be released unconditionally or be brought to hear his application for bail. Dressed in a yellow Kaftan and a cap and flanked by operatives of the EFCC, the former CBN Governor arrived at the courtroom at about 12:30 pm. Justice Adeniyi had on Monday, reaffirmed his order that the detained former CBN Governor be brought to court today November 8, for the purpose of admitting him to bail. At the resumed hearing, counsel to Emefiele, Mathew Burkaa, applied that his client be admitted to bail on liberal terms, having been in the custody of security agencies for 151 days. He made this application to Provisions of Section

   The GSM Advocates, a group led by the former Publicity Secretary of Oyo State PDP and the Chairmanship Candidate of Oluyole PDP, Engr Akeem Olatunji, and renowned for promoting the exemplary work of Governor Seyi Makinde in Oyo State, came together to celebrate one of their own. Bashorun Saint Abey, a true inspiration and leader per excellence, received an outpouring of birthday wishes from friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. Bashorun Saint Abey, the founder of Street Circle Foundation, a remarkable lecturer, and an outstanding media personality, has made a lasting impact in the State with his unwavering dedication to creating a positive change. Through Street Circle Foundation, Bashorun has transformed countless lives, offering hope, opportunities, and support to those in need. His kindness and compassion have fostered an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. The foundation's initiatives have provided vital resources and assistance, leaving an indelible mark

  The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement in Kogi, Bayelsa, and Imo states during governorship elections scheduled to hold on November 11, 2023. Addressing a news conference in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the restriction would be effective from 12:01am to 6pm on Saturday in the three states.                   Advertisement Adejobi, however, added that those on essential services are exempted from the restriction on election day. He said, “The IGP has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12:01am to 6pm on election day in the affected states.”                        Advertisement “With the exception of essential services such as INEC officials, accredited electoral observers, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters and the media. “The order, which is part of the effort to ensure a sa