LAGOS – It was a mixed bag for the All Progressives Congress (APC) as it conducted ward congresses in Lagos on Saturday. In some wards, late arrival of materials delayed the take-off of the congresses, while in others, the election of officers was conducted peacefully. In other areas, protests rocked the process, with some members […]Continue Reading
IBADAN – Primaries to elect All Progressives Congress (APC) ward executives were held on Saturday in only six out of the 33 council areas of Oyo State amidst tension in Iseyin and Oyo West Local Government Areas. Investigation by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) revealed that party members in 27 other council areas resolved […]Continue Reading
By SundiataPOST, Abuja The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday devoted the first session of its meeting to pay tribute to former South African President, Dr Nelson Mandela. Mandela died on Dec. 5 at the age of 95. Vice President Namadi Sambo, who presided over the FEC meeting, invited ministers and other presidential aides at […]Continue Reading
By Chris Giles and Claire Jones The Bank of England believes the UK economy is recovering so quickly that it is likely to consider raising interest rates from their historic lows as early as this time next year – 18 months sooner than expected. On Wednesday the BoE unexpectedly brought forward its forecast for when […]Continue Reading