INEC uploads 170K results on IReV, BVAS reconfiguration on Tuesday; Gunmen kill 17 in latest Kaduna village attack | 5 Things That Should Matter Tomorrow

INEC uploads 170K results on IReV, BVAS reconfiguration on Tuesday; Gunmen kill 17 in latest Kaduna village attack | 5 Things That Should Matter Tomorrow

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: INEC Uploads 170K Results on IReV, BVAS Reconfiguration on Tuesday On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that over 170,000 polling unit results for the presidential and National Assembly elections held on February 25... Read More

December 29, 2022

Tinubu mentally alert, fit to rule – APC Presidential Campaign Council; National Assembly Passes N21.82 Trillion Budget for 2023 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu mentally alert, fit to rule – APC Presidential Campaign Council Gunmen bomb Nigerian police facility, set inmates free National Assembly Passes N21.82 Trillion Budget for 2023 EFCC invites Nigerians to bid for forfeited landed properties nationwide Again, Soludo offers amnesty to gunmen terrorising Anambra Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these... Read More

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November 16, 2022

Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra – Tinubu; Lagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in Jos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Peter Obi lives in Lagos, I’ll return him to Anambra – Tinubu Lagos lawmaker Abdulsobur Omititi dies at Tinubu rally in Jos He remains my brother – Peter Obi reacts to Soludo’s outbursts Nigerian military eliminates bandit leaders Alaji Gana, Halilu Buzu ‘Dead party, dead fish can never be sweet’ – Tinubu mocks PDP, Atiku... Read More

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October 13, 2022

2023 Elections: Re-elect us so we can continue the great work we’re doing – Sanwo-Olu; I want world’s best athlete award – Tobi Amusan | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 Elections: Re-elect us so we can continue the great work we’re doing – Sanwo-Olu Gov. Wike sets up flood taskforce, approves N1bn for relief materials I want world’s best athlete award – Tobi Amusan NDLEA seizes 179.102 kilograms of illicit drugs in Ebonyi Soludo imposes N100,000 levy for pasting of burial posters, banners Across... Read More

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July 9, 2022

I won’t rest until I bring relief to Nigerians, says Buhari; Peter Obi picks Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate| 5 Things That Should Matter Today

I won’t rest until I bring relief to Nigerians, says Buhari Medical lecturers to be paid as FG breaks ASUU’s rank Peter Obi picks Datti Baba-Ahmed as running mate Odumeje to pay the cost of demolition of his church – Soludo High Court disqualifies PDP candidate, Oborevwori Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital... Read More

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May 26, 2022

LASG bans corporal punishment in public schools; ‘Jonathan still in the race, cause of APC screening delay’ | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Super Eagles Manager, Jose Peseiro, promises success Soludo imposes 6pm-6am curfew on eight councils ‘Jonathan still in the race, cause of APC screening delay’ BBNaija’s Ka3na announces bid for 2023 Presidency LASG bans corporal punishment in public schools Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories... Read More

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March 23, 2022

Burna Boy becomes first Nigerian to sell out Accor Arena; Reps ask CBN to enforce use of ₦2, ₦1, 50 kobo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss: Anambra’s Soludo says he met more debts than money in the treasury On The Morning Show on Arise News Television Tuesday, Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra has said he met “about ₦300 to ₦400 million” in the... Read More

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October 29, 2017

APGA will rule Anambra for 50 years – Soludo

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, on Saturday said the All Progressive Grand Alliance would Anambra for 50 years. Soludo said this on Saturday at Umunze, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, during the inauguration of Obiano’s re-election campaign committee in the area. He said, “APGA will rule... Read More

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May 19, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘Fleeing Boko Haram insurgents relocating from Sambisa to Taraba forest’ Taraba State governor, Darius Ishaku on Thursday said fleeing Boko Haram members have relocated from Sambisa forest in Borno state to Suntai Daaji forest in the state. 2. FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable... Read More

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May 19, 2017

FG’s poor policies led to an avoidable recession – Soludo

by Azeez Adeniyi Former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo on Thursday said Nigeria went into recession because of poor ideas by the Federal Government’s policy makers. Soludo said this in a paper he delivered at the 2017 International Conference of the Department of Business Administration of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra... Read More

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April 25, 2017

CBN must eliminate multiple exchange rates – Soludo

Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has called on the Federal Government to scrap the multiple exchange rates in the country. Soludo, who was the Chairman of the Economic Discourse organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, spoke in Lagos while fielding questions from journalists shortly after the... Read More

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March 3, 2017

Soludo is entitled to his opinion, Presidency replies

by Azeez Adeniyi The Presidency has replied former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo over his comments that President Muhammadu Buhari has worsened the economic situation of the country even though he inherited a ‘very bad’ economy. Soludo had also said it almost impossible for Buhari to return the exchange... Read More

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March 3, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. It’ll take a miracle for Buhari to return naira to its former exchange rate – Soludo Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has said President Muhammadu Buhari inherited a ‘very bad’ economy and has made it even worse. 2. EFCC recovers... Read More

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March 3, 2017

It’ll take a miracle for Buhari to return naira to its former exchange rate – Soludo

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo has said President Muhammadu Buhari inherited a ‘very bad’ economy and has made it even worse. Soludo spoke at the ‘Big Ideas Podium’, a public policy debate organised by the Afri Heritage Institution in Enugu. Soludo said it would take a miracle for the... Read More

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October 11, 2016

Past CBN governors should be probed for unrecovered loans – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to investigate loans allegedly given to commercial banks by former governors of the Central Bank of Nigeria. Falana spoke at a dinner organised by the executives of the Senior Staff Club of the University of Ibadan in honour of members recently appointed by the Federal Government.... Read More

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September 29, 2016

Nnamdi Kanu’s prolonged detention will only make him a hero – Soludo tells Buhari

Former Governor of the Central Bank Of Nigeria, Charles Soludo on Thursday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to release the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo said this at the presentation a book entitled, ‘The Politics of Biafra and the Future of Nigeria,’ written by Chudi Offodile. He said the prolonged... Read More

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September 25, 2016

$7bn reserves: Soludo won’t get any apology from me – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana on Sunday said he would not apologise to a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Charles Soludo for alleging that he gave out $7 billion to some banks without recovering it. Soludo had denied the allegation and demanded for an apology from the lawyer. But Falana in a... Read More

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September 25, 2016

Falana lied I gave $7bn of Nigeria’s reserves to banks – Soludo

Former Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Charles Soludo has denied claims by lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) that he unlawfully gave $7 billion of Nigeria’s reserves to banks as loans and never recovered them. Falan had also alleged that another former governor of the CBN, Sanusi Lamido also gave another unrecovered N600 billion as bailout to the same... Read More

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September 10, 2016

Dele Momodu: Unveiling President Buhari’s mindset

Fellow Nigerians, I doubt if there is anyone who does not see and feel President Muhammadu Buhari is a complex character. As a matter of fact, that is the veritable hallmark of his persona and super brand. Those of us that supported him voluntarily, and almost blindly, last year did so out of our acute... Read More

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August 27, 2016

5 things we learned from Shehu Sani’s tirade against Soludo

by Tolu Omoyeni Speaking at a lecture in Kaduna, former CBN governor, Prof. Charles Soludo condemned President Muhammadu Buhari’s approach in tackling the economic crisis facing the country. In his speech, he recommended that the economy should restructured from consumption-driven to a production-based. He also said President Buhari was dealing with the “symptoms” of corruption... Read More

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August 19, 2016

Akin Osuntokun: Obasanjo, Buhari and nation building

Of all those who have had the privilege to govern this country, only two have met, to a large extent, the threshold of being deliberately elected by a plurality of Nigerians. Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa was only elected to represent his Bauchi federal constituency at the House of Representatives on the platform of the Northern... Read More

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June 17, 2016

Opinion: Okonjo-Iweala, the global anti-corruption super star

by Femi Hassan A year after leaving public service as Minister of Finance of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala remains the most sought after personality that served under the immediate past administration led by former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Since she left office, a week doesn’t go by without her name... Read More

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March 30, 2016

Charles Soludo, Funmi Iyanda to debate Nigeria’s economy at Royal African Society event

Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Professor Charles Soludo, and a panel of experts will share their practical solutions to Nigeria’s current economic crisis in a special event organised by The Royal African Society, in partnership with Creation TV and The Frontline Club in central London on Wednesday March 30 as part... Read More

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January 18, 2016

Jonathan made CBN the ATM of the Presidency – Soludo

Erstwhile Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has accused the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan of running the Central Bank of Nigeria like the late Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin Dada. Soludo also said the former presidency turned the CBN into a cash-producing Automated Teller Machine. The former CBN governor stated this in an interview... Read More

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November 20, 2015

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3 reasons why I supported Buhari over Jonathan – Charles Soludo

Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Chukwuma Soludo has explained the rationale behind his decision to support President Muhammadu Buhari over former President, Goodluck Jonathan. At the last presidential election, Soludo had chosen to pitch his tent with Buhari ahead of the incumbent president. Speaking at the third anniversary lecture of the RealNews magazine, Soludo... Read More

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July 11, 2015

Favour Afolabi: Nigeria and the dearth of “Available Intellectualism”

Today marks 100 days (or so) since Muhammadu Buhari won the elections – and while I care about; and have made known my position so many times, about his non-composition of a Cabinet – perhaps the more worrying signal for me here is that “Our Polity has refused to even explore names in public discussions... Read More

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February 25, 2015