The battle ahead of the 2023 general election is getting stronger daily as strong politicians express interest in running for presidency. There had been speculations that there is rift between the National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu and the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo due to their desire to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Its no longer hidden that Osinbajo failed to visit Tinubu during his medical vacation in London and upon his return to the country.

The issue of MPs’ second jobs continues to dominate the news cycle, with stories of sleaze and scandal followed by attempts from Labour and the Conservatives to introduce new rules on what parliamentarians can and can’t do ‘on the side’ of their work representing their constituents. But what do the British public think that MPs ought to be permitted to do in terms of earning extra income? A new YouGov survey finds strong public opposition to some – but not all – types of alternative employment for MPs.

These are independent reviews of the products mentioned, but TIME receives a commission when purchases are made through affiliate links at no additional cost to the purchaser. Sydney Green’s childhood home now exists in a completely changed Brooklyn. Her old neighbors are gone, pushed out by high rent, and the people and buildings that have replaced what she once knew seem very strange. When Sydney throws herself into becoming a walking tour guide in an effort to impress the neighborhood’s Black history upon tourists and newcomers, she makes a new friend, a white neighbor named Theo.

The Nigerian economy continues to face multifaceted challenges and opportunities. Here’s a roundup of the latest key updates today, Saturday 17 February 2024: 1. Naira Volatility: The Naira hit a record intra-day high of N1607 against the US dollar amidst rising demand pressure and inflation. Despite the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) efforts to stabilize the currency, challenges persist​. 2. EU’s Investment in Renewable Energy: The European Union plans to invest €37 million in solar and hydropower projects across Nigeria, aiming to enhance healthcare centres and rural areas’ access to power​.

A senior Nigerian lawyer, Mike Ozekhome (SAN) has declared that the constitution of the country does not in any way rule out former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2023 presidency. Ozekhome added that those citing some constitutional reasons why Jonathan should not contest the 2023 presidential election are only being myopic and selfish, adding that they are only quoting one part and ignoring the other part. In his view, such persons are afraid that the Bayelsa-born former President of Nigeria would defeat their own candidate hence their ploys to look for ways to disqualify him from the race.