The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers and the demotion of 19 others for various acts of misconduct. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Head of Press and Public Relations at the PSC, Ikechukwu Ani. According to the statement, the decisions were taken during the Commission’s plenary meeting in Abuja, where 109 outstanding disciplinary cases, 23 appeals, and petitions, including 13 court rulings, were reviewed. “After rigorous consideration of the pending disciplinary matters before the Commission, it approved the dismissal of 19 senior police officers. “The…
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A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has declined an ex parte application filed by Edwin Woko, Nelson Dike, and two others seeking to restrain the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Rivers State Chairman, Aaron Chukwuemeka, and other state executives from parading themselves as party leaders. Presiding over the matter, Justice Stephen Jumbo refused to grant the motion and instead directed the plaintiffs to notify Chukwuemeka, the PDP National Chairman, and other respondents. The judge further instructed the respondents to appear in court to justify why the motion should not be granted. The case was adjourned to December 10, 2024,…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on party leaders from the North-Central geopolitical zone to nominate a replacement for former National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The call was made in a communiqué delivered by the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the end of an emergency meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. The BoT tasked North-Central PDP stakeholders with convening a meeting to nominate a candidate to fill the vacant position, emphasizing the need for unity and adherence to the party’s constitution. According to the communiqué, the BoT assessed the state of the party…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the 2025 budget proposal presented to the Zamfara State House of Assembly, describing the process as unconstitutional and illegal. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the APC accused Governor Dauda Lawal and the state legislature of disregarding constitutional provisions and called for an immediate reversal of the budget presentation. The statement read: “The state government has committed a disservice not only to itself but to the entire people of the state. A budget proposal presentation is traditionally an open…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declined an ex parte application filed by Edwin Woko, Nelson Dike, and two others seeking to restrain the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Aaron Chukwuemeka, and other members of the state executive from parading themselves as party leaders. Presiding over the matter, Justice Stephen Jumbo refused to grant the ex parte motion and directed the plaintiffs to serve notice on Chukwuemeka, the PDP National Chairman, and other respondents. The judge ordered the parties to appear before the court to justify why the motion should not…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to address the party’s ongoing crisis by holding a meeting with former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, in January.m The decision was made during an emergency meeting held in Abuja on Thursday. BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, stressed the importance of unity and internal organization within the party, emphasizing that the PDP’s strength lies in collective determination rather than personal ambitions. “We cannot afford to let personal ambitions or differences overshadow our shared vision for a better Nigeria,” Wabara said. “Let us prioritize dialogue, collaboration, and a…
The Nigerian Army has announced that troops from 3 Division/Operation Safe Haven neutralized several bandits during an operation in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the Army revealed that the operation, conducted on Wednesday, also led to the rescue of 25 kidnapped victims and the recovery of various items, including hard drugs such as tramadol, energy drinks, and clothing materials. The operation, code-named Operation Golden Peace, was designed to secure the ongoing harvest season and ensure peaceful yuletide celebrations in the Joint Operations Area. According to the Army, troops…
The National Assembly has expressed concern over the inadequate funding of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), despite the agency’s heavy workload in addressing human rights violations across Nigeria. Speaking at the 2024 National Legislative Forum on Human Rights organized by the NHRC in Abuja, lawmakers emphasized the need for increased budgetary allocations to the Commission. Senator Adeniyi Adegbomire, SAN, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights, and Legal Matters, and Mudashiru Lukeman, Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Human Rights, highlighted the Commission’s financial challenges. Lukeman, who represented Dr. Abiola Makinde, Chairman of the House Committee…
Senators from Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone have declared their support for the Tax Reform Bills submitted to the National Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing their importance in boosting national revenue and promoting economic stability. The lawmakers, under the South-South Senators’ Forum, issued a statement on Thursday through the Forum’s Chairman, Senator Seriake Dickson (PDP, Bayelsa West). They pledged to undertake a thorough review of the bills to ensure they align with national interests while safeguarding the well-being of the South-South region. The Forum also called on South-South governors to collaborate with lawmakers to refine the bills for the benefit…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has initiated a reconciliation process in Adamawa State by constituting an eight-member committee to resolve internal grievances and strengthen party unity. The committee, chaired by Senator Muhammed Mana, is tasked with addressing complaints among party members and fostering cohesion. It includes prominent members such as Senators Bello Tukur, Abubakar Girei, Binta Masi Garba, Martins Babale, Yusuf Buba Yakubu, and Dr. Bridget Zidon, with Isa Baba serving as Secretary. Addressing a meeting of the APC Adamawa State chapter in Yola, the APC National Vice Chairman for the North East, Mustapha Salihu, revealed that the committee had…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has condemned the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state for establishing a shadow government, describing the move as a treasonous act. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state, Otti vowed to pursue legal action against the opposition party within the boundaries of the law. He criticized the PDP’s decision as baseless and a display of ignorance regarding Nigeria’s political structure. The PDP in Abia State recently announced the formation of a shadow government, appointing a speaker and shadow commissioners, claiming it was aimed at holding the ruling administration…
The Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, has linked the increasing cases of missing girls and ritual killings in the state to the growing prevalence of “hookups.” “Hookup” is a slang term describing brief, casual, and often transactional sexual encounters. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, Odutola identified the hookup culture as a major factor contributing to the alarming trend, particularly among young girls. “Today, we have lots of reports of missing persons. By the time we start an investigation, not less than 10 young girls and ladies go missing daily,” she said.…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, presented a proposed appropriation bill of N1.055 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval. Tagged the ‘Budget of Hope and Prosperity,’ the proposed budget comprises N600.98 billion for capital expenditure and N453.56 billion for recurrent expenditure. Governor Abiodun disclosed that the budget earmarked N120.14 billion for personnel costs, N75.07 billion for public debt charges, and N219.86 billion for overhead costs. “The total State funding is estimated at N1,054,542,020,147.47 for the year 2025,” he said. Providing a breakdown of the revenue composition, the governor stated that the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified its stance amid public backlash over the recently announced mass retirements, assuring that no staff member will be compelled to retire. The assurance follows a directive by the House of Representatives on Tuesday, instructing the apex bank to suspend the planned retirement of 1,000 staff and the accompanying payoff scheme until investigations are concluded. In a statement by the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Ali, the bank explained that the newly introduced Early Exit Package (EEP) is entirely voluntary and does not carry any adverse implications for eligible employees. “The Early…
President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills have encountered a major setback as the Senate has suspended action on the proposed legislations. The decision was announced by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, who presided over the plenary session on Wednesday. Barau stated that the red chamber directed the Committee on Finance to halt public hearings on the bills until public concerns are addressed. To resolve the issues surrounding the reforms, the Senate constituted a special committee tasked with engaging the executive branch and collaborating with the federal government. “In this regard, we have decided to set aside politics, ethnicity, and…
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has criticized the Nigeria Police Force over the arrest and detention of activist Dele Farotimi, describing the action as illegal. In a statement made available to journalists, Falana argued that the arrest violated the law, noting that Lagos State had decriminalized defamation. “I have confirmed that Mr. Dele Farotimi was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday for alleged criminal libel,” the statement read. Falana demanded Farotimi’s immediate and unconditional release, emphasizing, “Without any fear of contradiction, Lagos State is among the two states in Nigeria that have decriminalized defamation in its entirety.” He urged the…
An Ojo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State has sentenced a 20-year-old man, Jelili Isiaka, to 18 months imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle valued at N700,000. Isiaka was arraigned before Magistrate L.K.J. Layeni on Wednesday on a three-count charge of conspiracy, stealing, and breach of peace. He pleaded guilty to all charges. After reviewing the facts of the case, presented by the prosecutor, ASP Simon Uche, the court found Isiaka guilty as charged and sentenced him to six months imprisonment on each count, to run consecutively. According to Uche, Isiaka and an accomplice, who is still at large, committed the crime…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it arrested 14,480 suspected drug traffickers, including 15 drug barons, between January and October 2024. During the same period, the agency seized 2.4 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs. NDLEA Chairman, Buba Marwa, revealed this on Wednesday while briefing the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs during an oversight visit to the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. Marwa highlighted that the arrests and drug seizures were carried out at seaports, airports, land borders, and various communities across Nigeria. He expressed confidence that the agency was on track to surpass…
A Jigawa State High Court has sentenced four individuals to death by hanging after finding them guilty of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in the murder of a 30-year-old woman, Salamatu Musa, accused of witchcraft. The convicts include Hassan Isah (55), Adama Yahaya (42), Abdullahi Yahaya (35), and Maryam Daso Yahaya (28). They are all residents of Kwan-Dole Village in Mallam-Madori Local Government Area. The court heard that the group conspired to kill Salamatu Musa in 2019, alleging that she caused the death of their son through witchcraft. Justice Ado Yusuf Birnin-Kudu, delivering the judgment, stated that the convicts had…
Tension has escalated within the Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the unresolved refund of the N3 million nomination fees collected from local government chairmanship aspirants for the controversial September 21, 2024, local government elections. The Imo APC, under the leadership of State Chairman Dr. Macdonald Ebere, had mandated the payment of N3 million as a compulsory nomination fee from chairmanship aspirants. Following public outcry and internal disputes, the state governor reportedly directed that the funds be refunded to aspirants in the interest of party unity. One of the aspirants, Evans Anozie from Owerri Municipal, has…