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Ayoola Babalola

Ayoola Babalola covers politics and general news. Prior to joining Peoples Gazette, he was with U.S based Sahara Reporters. He is on Twitter @ayoolababalola_
February 19, 2023

Gov. Abiodun distributes old notes to supporters amidst allegations of storing invalid N500, N1000 for election

The governor and his colleagues opposition to the FG directive on the policy is said to be because they had stocked up old notes to induce voters during the general election.

Dapo Abiodun and supporter with money in envelope
February 18, 2023

El-Rufai, Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, others sue FG again at Supreme Court over Buhari’s broadcast

The suing governors described Mr Buhari’s pronouncement as an “unconstitutional overreach and usurpation of the judicial power.”

Nasir El-Rufai, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dapo Abiodun
February 18, 2023

Ex-APC legal adviser Muiz Banire asks Nigerians willing to sell votes to collect only new notes

Mr Banire admonished voters against financial inducements during the electoral process advising that their “conscience is not worth buying.”

Muiz Banire
February 17, 2023

El-Rufai’s outburst on naira notes treasonable felony: Datti Baba-Ahmed

Mr Baba-Ahmed also disclosed that he expects the presidency to have responded decisively to the “treasonable” action of Mr El-Rufai.

Datti Baba-Ahmed and Nasir El-Rufai
February 17, 2023

Tinubu asks governors to ignore Buhari’s order, enforce use of old naira notes nationwide

“All friendly governors must replicate Kaduna address immediately to assure the integrity of the SC and rule of law for the local & international community.”

Bola Tinubu, Nasir El-Rufai
February 17, 2023

U.S. senator checks into hospital to treat depression

Mr Fetterman since entering the senate last month has had a tough time adjusting to his new office.

John Fetterman
February 17, 2023

Iran denies harbouring Al-Qaida leader as U.S. throws weight behind UN report

Iran’s mission to the UN said such statements could hinder efforts to combat terrorism.

Al-Qaida
February 16, 2023

Journalist who accused Russia of bombing Ukraine theatre gets five years jail term

The theatre had sheltered women and children from the war before an explosion took the building down with hundreds of casualties.

Maria Ponomarenko and bombed Ukraine theatre
February 15, 2023

Al-Qaida’s new leader al-Adel operating from Iran, UN reveals

Based on intelligence from member states, the report said al-Qaida’s new de facto leader could not be announced for two reasons.

Saif al-Adel
February 15, 2023

Former U.S. VP Pence moves to block subpoena over January 6 coup attempt

Friends of Mr Pence claimed he is protected by the constitutional provision known as the “speech or debate.”

U.S. Vice President, Mike Pence. [CREDIT:Twitter]