World Bank Appoints New Country Director For Nigeria

   The World Bank has appointed Shubham Chaudhuri as the new Country Director for Nigeria, succeeding Rachid Benmessaoud who completed his term recently. A statement issued by the World Bank’s Senior Communications Officer, Nigeria, on Wednesday in Abuja, said Mr Chaudhuri assumed office on Tuesday.

It said that Mr Chaudhuri, a U.S. national who grew up in India, joined the World Bank in 2004 and has held several leadership positions at the Bank, with his most recent position being Country Director for Afghanistan.

Sokoto State Election Tribunal affirm victory of Aminu Tambuwal as governor

   The Sokoto State Election Tribunal has affirmed the victory of Aminu Tambuwal as governor of the state. The tribunal on Wednesday dismissed the petition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Mr. Ahmed Aliyu for lacking in merit and inability to establish non-compliance.

''President Muhammadu Buhari will not under any circumstance seek a third term in office''- PRESIDENCY

   President Muhammadu Buhari will not, under any circumstance, seek a third term in office, his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said on Tuesday. The move was condemned by most Nigerians and eventually rejected by the National Assembly. Mr Shehu, in his statement, said Mr Buhari “will not be a candidate” in the 2023 presidential election upon the completion of his second term in office. Read Mr Shehu’s full statement below.

Christ Embassy to launch pidgin version of the Holy Bible

 

   The Christ Embassy church says it will soon launch its pidgin version of the Holy Bible to further propagate the words of God.

   Head of the Warri Ministry Centre of the Christ Embassy, Pastor Eddie Owase, made this known on this on Tuesday night in Warri as part of activities by the church to mark Nigeria’s 59th independence.

Governor Godwin Obaseki sacks all Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants

 

   Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has sacked all Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants.