Goodluck writes Trump

Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR

The immediate past president of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has written an open letter to the United States of America President-elect, Donald Trump.

In the letter, Jonathan expressed optimism that Trump's administration will work with the African continent to help her people realize its goals and aspirations.

The letter dated Friday, January 20 was posted on the ex-president's Facebook page.

The letter was however silent about rumours which surfaced in the Nigerian media space yesterday, January 19 that Dr Jonathan will be attending Trump's inauguration. 

Jammeh concedes, plans exile

President Alpha Conde of Guinea

Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh will now leave Banjul on Saturday with President Alpha Conde of Guinea, to begin a new life in exile.

This followed Friday’s final peace move by Conde and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz.

Journalists gagged again, Stop! - pleads writers/journalists

Desmond Utomwen (CABSOJA) and the leadership of the Nig. Union of Journalists 

A group of Nigerian writers, intellectuals and media figures called on President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday to stop the persecution of journalists, after an online publication's news staff was briefly detained.

PMB to release economic recovery plan - Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, on Wednesday said plans have been concluded to launch its economic recovery plan in February.

Speaking on the sideline of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Vice President said that massive investments in the people and their skills would bring about economic prosperity.

The VP was quoted to have said this via a statement by his media aide, Mr. Laolu Akande.

CBN bars untraceable currency transaction

CBN Headquarters, Abuja

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has barred deposit money banks and all other financial institutions from the operation of any form of virtual currency.

The warning by the apex bank yesterday was contained in a circular by the CBN Director of Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Mr. Kevin Amugo, a copy of which was obtained by The Guardian.

'Step aside' - Jammeh's lawyer

Gambians fleeing to neighbouring Senegal at  road check point

Mr. Edward Anthony Gomez, the lawyer to embattled President Yaya Jammeh of Gambia, has fled to Senegal and advised his client to step aside and respect the wishes of Gambian people as expressed in the presidential election results.

Saraki operated, undeclared forex accounts

A docked Saraki

The Head of Funds Transfer Unit of the Guaranty Trust Bank, Mr. Amazi Nwachuckwu, appeared before the Code of Conduct Tribunal in Abuja on Tuesday giving details of how the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, operated and funded offshore accounts between 2009 and a 2012, while serving as a public officer.