Police operatives in Bauchi State have arrested five individuals, including a female suspect, for their involvement in the theft and sale of tricycles stolen from Kano State. The arrests were made following a coordinated operation by the State Intelligence Department, which acted on credible information regarding the illicit activities of the suspects. The police have successfully recovered seven stolen tricycles, locally known as “Keke Napep,” that had been sold within Bauchi. In a statement released on Tuesday, SP Ahmed Wakil, the Spokesperson for the Bauchi Police Command, identified the female suspect as Maryam Ibrahim. She is accused of receiving and…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has expressed his deepest condolences to the governments and people of Borno and Bauchi States following the recent catastrophic floods that have claimed many lives, destroyed property, and displaced thousands. The floods, which have wreaked havoc across the region, have left communities reeling from the loss of life and destruction of homes and livelihoods. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio sympathised with the victims and assured them of his support during this difficult time. He expressed solidarity with the affected communities and…
Edo State is in the grip of political tension as Governor Godwin Obaseki has raised alarm over what he describes as a concerning alliance between the Nigeria Police Force and the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). With less than two weeks to the governorship election, Obaseki accuses the police of collaborating with the APC to unlawfully arrest and intimidate members of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he leads in the state. The political climate in Edo State has grown increasingly charged, with various parties pulling out all the stops to secure a win in the forthcoming…
Senator Olaka Nwogu, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Disciplinary Committee, has refuted reports suggesting that the party summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Nwogu clarified that the committee has not yet convened to discuss or deliberate on any matters relating to Wike, contradicting recent statements that have circulated in the media. Recently, the PDP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, made headlines when he announced that the party had summoned Nyesom Wike over allegations of anti-party activities. According to Abdullahi, Wike was expected to appear before the PDP’s disciplinary committee to…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled September 19 to hear a suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) seeking the disqualification of Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The hearing date was set by Justice Peter Lifu after legal representatives for all parties involved agreed to adjourn to allow PDP’s counsel, Oyetola Atoyebi, SAN, to respond to the APC’s amended originating summons. The APC, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1001/2024, named the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Asue Ighodalo, and the PDP as the first, second,…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to carry out comprehensive medical examinations on its President, Joe Ajaero, following his recent release from detention by the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was apprehended at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja while en route to the United Kingdom to attend a conference on workers’ rights and social justice. The arrest of Ajaero sparked widespread concern among labour unions, civil society organisations, and the international community, who viewed it as a direct attack on the leadership of the NLC and an affront to the rights of Nigerian workers. In…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s economy by implementing strategic measures aimed at reducing inflation, stabilising the foreign exchange market, and improving fiscal management. Speaking at the 17th Annual Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, Tinubu outlined his vision for economic recovery amidst the country’s ongoing financial challenges. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu emphasised the significance of the conference’s theme, “Accelerating Economic Growth and Development: The State of Play and the Way Forward,” describing it as both timely and essential. The President highlighted that Nigeria is…
A prominent social critic, Aisha Yesufu, has taken to social media to denounce the former National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, for allegedly spreading false information about the handling of party funds. Yesufu’s criticism comes in the wake of Abure’s claims regarding the management of the presidential campaign funds for the party’s 2023 general election candidate. In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Yesufu expressed her dismay at Abure’s assertions, stating, “He thinks one can lie shamelessly without being fact-checked.” This statement was a direct response to Abure’s remarks, in which…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed its preparedness for the upcoming Edo State governorship election, scheduled for September 21, 2024, following the receipt of the necessary funds. Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, made this announcement during an inspection tour of the Commission’s facilities in Benin City, aimed at assessing the readiness of the Commission’s infrastructure and logistics ahead of the election. Professor Yakubu emphasised that INEC had received and disbursed the entire budget for the conduct of the election to the Edo State office and its 18 local government offices well in advance, ensuring that financial constraints…
The Action Peoples Party (APP) in Rivers State has firmly denied allegations made by Prince Favor Reuben, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, who accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of handpicking candidates for the APP ahead of the upcoming local government elections on October 5. Reuben, who serves as the South-South Vice Chairman of the Labour Party, voiced these accusations during a press briefing on Monday in Port Harcourt, sparking a strong response from the APP. In a statement released on Tuesday, the APP’s State Chairman, Sunny Wokekoro, dismissed Reuben’s allegations as baseless and advised him to concentrate on preparing…
The Rivers State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking network, rescuing 16 children and arresting a female suspect believed to be involved in the operation. This significant breakthrough was confirmed by SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the command’s spokesperson, during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to Iringe-Koko, the children were discovered in an estate located in the Ozuoba community, within the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The police action followed a tip-off and subsequent intelligence gathering that led officers to the site where the children were being kept. “The…
Oba Taofeeq Olaposi Osunmakinde, a traditional ruler in Osun State, was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday over allegations of illegal gold mining in the Lege Community, Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. Oba Osunmakinde, the Obawore of Ifetuntun in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State, was charged alongside four other defendants on a two-count charge by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). The other individuals standing trial with the traditional ruler are Sheu Mustapha, Sabiru Hashim, Danbaba Ibrahim, and Ade Olap Global Resources Limited. The defendants are accused of conspiring with…
The Labour Party (LP) stakeholders have formally communicated with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the establishment of a 29-member caretaker committee to steer the party on an interim basis. This move comes amidst ongoing leadership disputes within the party, aimed at stabilising its operations and ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership. Last week, key figures in the Labour Party, including its presidential candidate Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, as well as several elected Senators and House of Representatives members, convened in Umuahia, Abia State. At this meeting, they resolved to appoint a 29-member caretaker committee,…
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lodged an appeal against a court order preventing the party from conducting congresses in Rivers State. This legal development follows a recent judgment that dissolved the seven-man caretaker committee led by Tony Okocha and reinstated Emeka Beke and his duly elected executives. The ruling was delivered by Justice Godwin O. Ollor in response to a suit filed by Peter Ohochukwu and Hajja Ndidi-Chukwuma on behalf of themselves and all elected executive members of the APC in Rivers State. The court granted an ex parte order restraining the APC’s national leadership,…
The Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has clarified the management of the party’s 2023 campaign funds, stating that prominent activist Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo were responsible for overseeing the funds, contrary to widespread speculation about the party’s involvement. bure made these statements during a press conference held after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, where he addressed allegations of financial mismanagement within the party. Amidst growing concerns and rumours about the handling of campaign finances, Abure firmly denied that the Labour Party had any direct control or involvement in the distribution…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of four key demands in response to the arrest of its president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was detained on Monday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment, a move that has provoked strong reactions from the union and the wider Nigerian public. The NLC, one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential trade unions, has condemned the arrest as a blatant violation of the rights of its leader and a deliberate attempt to stifle the…
Former Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the contrasting views of Senator Dino Melaye and the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, regarding the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The differing opinions of the two politicians reflect the deepening discord surrounding the future of Nigeria’s main opposition party. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Sani noted that while Senator Dino Melaye believes the PDP was actively “murdered,” Rabiu Kwankwaso argues that the party died a natural death and has positioned himself as a ‘messiah’ for Nigeria’s political landscape. Sani’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent arrests of Nigerian citizens by security operatives, condemning what it describes as a growing trend of government repression under his administration. The arrest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday, has sparked outrage, with the PDP pointing fingers squarely at President Tinubu for the escalating crackdown on dissent. At a press conference held in Abuja, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, expressed deep concerns over…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioning them against continued acts of violence, intimidation, and harassment of Edo State citizens in the run-up to the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. The PDP has accused the APC of orchestrating these actions as part of a broader scheme to undermine the electoral process and intimidate voters, with the aim of rigging the election in their favour. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, addressed these concerns during a media briefing in Abuja. He highlighted a series of…
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious concerns regarding an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma to manipulate the forthcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections, scheduled for September 21. The PDP claims that Uzodinma’s government is preparing to submit falsified lists and pre-written results to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), in what it describes as a blatant subversion of the democratic process. According to a statement released by the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, the party has obtained credible information suggesting that Uzodinma, notorious…