The newly elected Abia State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was inaugurated at the party secretariat in Umuahia, following the administration of the oath of office to the new officers. The inauguration ceremony was conducted by the PDP’s legal adviser, Ukpai Ukairo, who administered the oath of allegiance to the committee members. In his address, the newly sworn-in state chairman, Abraham Amah, expressed confidence that the new administration would bring a fresh direction to the PDP in Abia State, with a focus on reclaiming power in the 2027 elections. He emphasized the committee’s commitment to making necessary…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
A Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki on Monday nullified all congresses conducted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, declaring them unconstitutional. The ruling impacts the PDP’s ward, local government, and state congresses, effectively voiding the outcomes of each level. The decision was issued in the suit numbered FHC/AI/CS/183/2024, filed by Hon. Nnenna Lynda Udeh and 12 others against the PDP and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In addition, the court restrained INEC, listed as the 2nd defendant in the case, from recognizing any officers purportedly elected during the nullified congresses for any official purposes.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has stated that the 1999 Constitution effectively prevents the impeachment of a sitting president, advocating for a shift to a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. Speaking on Monday at a national dialogue organized by lawmakers advocating for the transition, Dogara, a lawyer, argued that the impeachment process in the 1999 Constitution creates insurmountable obstacles to removing a president, regardless of any alleged offenses. A group of 60 lawmakers recently sponsored a bill aimed at abolishing the presidency and establishing a prime minister-led parliamentary system. Dogara, supporting the bill, criticized Nigeria’s…
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, has lifted the visitation restriction on Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), following significant agitation. Kanu’s legal team, led by counsel Aloy Ejimakor, recently visited him at the DSS facility in Abuja. Ejimakor noted that the intervention of House of Representatives member Obi Aguocha, representing Ikwuano, Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency, played a pivotal role in securing the DSS decision. Ejimakor posted on X: “Today, on the directives of the DG DSS, the #MnkLegalTeam conducted the first successful visitation with MAZI NNAMDI KANU…
The newly appointed Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi, has vowed to secure Kano State for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking to journalists on Sunday after his arrival in Kano, Abdullahi emphasized his commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, especially in the housing sector. He expressed gratitude to the president for his appointment and pledged to align his efforts with Tinubu’s vision. Abdullahi assured Kano residents that his role is not only a personal achievement but also a significant opportunity for the state and the nation. He promised…
The Northern Youths Movement (NYM) has condemned former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, for recent remarks he made regarding the internal affairs of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a recent critique, Lamido referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, as a “small boy in PDP history” and questioned Wike’s contributions, asking, “Where was he in 1999?” Responding on Sunday through a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Ishaya Jato, the NYM reminded Lamido that the individuals he disparaged as “children” were instrumental in keeping the PDP alive following the party’s 2014 crisis—a period…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed confidence that opposition parties will have little visibility in the upcoming November 16 local government election in the state. Abiodun attributed his assurance of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s sweeping victory to his administration’s achievements over the past five years, coupled with the quality of candidates fielded by the ruling party across the state’s 20 LGAs. The governor’s statement was relayed through his Special Adviser on Media and Communications, Kayode Akinmade. The governor asserted that his administration has fostered a political climate where opposition parties operate freely without intimidation. He noted that the…
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that an angry mob lynched an unidentified man suspected of attempting to commit a crime in Port Harcourt. In a statement, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the body of the man was discovered along Olu Obasanjo Road. “Preliminary findings suggest that the individual may have been lynched by an angry mob at the scene while attempting to commit a crime. His remains were subsequently dumped on the road and struck by a fast-moving vehicle, resulting in significant bodily damage,” Iringe-Koko stated. She added, “On November 9, 2024, at…
The Kaduna State Police Command announced the detention of two suspected railway track vandals and the recovery of 40 iron rods on Saturday. Police spokesperson ASP Mansir Hassan confirmed the arrests on Sunday, explaining that the incident occurred in Gnami village, Kagarko Local Government Area, after a member of the local vigilance group, Mr. Yusuf Dogo, reported suspicious activity. “On November 4 at about 5:30 p.m., Mr. Yusuf Dogo alerted the police that he had observed suspects vandalizing a railway track at Gnami village,” Hassan said. “Our operatives, in collaboration with vigilance group members, proceeded to the scene and apprehended…
Five people were killed and one woman injured in the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv following a Russian drone attack, confirmed Governor Vitalii Kim on Monday via Telegram. Kim reported that fires in two buildings were extinguished, while several residential structures sustained damage. Ukrainian defenses managed to shoot down five Russian drones in the Mykolaiv area. In a separate incident, Russian bombing raids in the southeastern city of Zaporizhzhya left one person dead and injured 21 others, according to the region’s military governor, Ivan Fedorov. At least three glide bombs reportedly struck the city. Ukraine has been under a full-scale…
The 2023 New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Khamisu Mailantarki, formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday, pledging to strengthen the party’s bid to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state by 2027. Mailantarki, who had resigned from the NNPP three months ago without affiliating with another party, was welcomed at the PDP state secretariat during a reception ceremony. Speaking at the event, he expressed his commitment to enhancing the PDP’s prospects in Gombe, citing the APC-led government’s policies as ineffective and detrimental to the welfare of Nigerians. “PDP is the…
Ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, a coalition of All Progressives Congress (APC) groups under the banner of “Ondo Patriots” has announced its support for the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Otunba Benson Akingboye. In a petition addressed to APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the group’s coordinator, Comrade Dele Oyewo, expressed dissatisfaction with the emergence of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the APC candidate, describing it as “questionable.” The petition, titled “Protest Against Gov. Aiyedatiwa and the Party’s Approach,” criticizes the party’s endorsement of Aiyedatiwa at the “shallow primaries” conducted in April 2024. The…
A 19-year-old man in Adamawa State, Aliyu Yaro, has allegedly killed his three-day-old child in Mubi after taking the infant from the home of his girlfriend, who had urged him to take responsibility for their child. The tragic incident unfolded after Aliyu reportedly visited his girlfriend, Safiya, at night. Safiya, who had expressed frustration with caring for the baby alone, had repeatedly pressured Aliyu to assume responsibility. According to police reports, Aliyu admitted to taking the baby from Safiya’s home after sending her on an errand. He allegedly brought the infant to his house, where he fed the child with…
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected railway track vandals and the recovery of 40 pieces of iron rods on Saturday. ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Kaduna. According to Hassan, “On Nov. 4, around 17:30hrs, Mr. Yusuf Dogo, a member of the vigilance group in Gnami, Kagarko Local Government Area, reported that he had sighted individuals vandalizing a railway track in Gnami village. Our operatives, in collaboration with the vigilance group, moved swiftly to the scene and apprehended two suspects who…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the 36 state governors to halt the practice of gifting cars and houses to judges, asserting that it undermines judicial independence. In an open letter signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, and made available to Newsmen on Sunday, the organization argued that such acts encroach upon the authority of the National Judicial Council (NJC), which is responsible for judicial welfare. The letter was also copied to Margaret Satterthwaite, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and…
Governor Agbu Kefas has introduced a new policy requiring all tertiary institutions in Taraba State to hold annual convocation ceremonies. This directive aims to promote timely graduation and reinforce academic standards across the state’s higher education system. Announcing the policy at the combined convocation ceremony of the College of Education, Zing, over the weekend, Governor Kefas underscored the state’s commitment to advancing higher education and ensuring that institutions adhere to regular academic schedules. He emphasized that this policy would foster consistency and celebrate academic achievements, providing graduates with timely recognition of their accomplishments. Governor Kefas highlighted the role of education…
The Anambra State government has launched an investigation into the recent arrest of Franklin Okechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area, who was apprehended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Texas for alleged involvement in a $3.3 million romance scam. Nwadialo, 40, was detained following accusations that he masterminded an elaborate online fraud scheme targeting vulnerable women across the United States. According to an indictment from the U.S. Department of Justice, Nwadialo allegedly used fake identities on dating platforms, including Match, Zoosk, and Christian Café, to lure victims into transferring large sums of money.…
Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, has been elected as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The election, held at the union’s Zonal Secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road in Osun State, took place on Saturday, with MC Oluomo running unopposed. Delegates from Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, and Ekiti states participated in the election. MC Oluomo, previously the NURTW chairman in Lagos State, now steps into the role of National President. Following his oath of office, MC Oluomo emphasized the importance of unity and peace within the union, urging members to work together to protect…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will take decisive steps to strengthen both the party and Nigeria. He made this assertion on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). The PDI, established in 2000, serves as the PDP’s research and training arm, aiming to foster a new democratic culture in Nigeria and Africa through educational and capacity-building initiatives. Makinde emphasized that by fixing the PDP, the party would be well-positioned to “fix Nigeria” and restore hope for…
The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has heard an appeal filed by Hon. Moses Agaba challenging a Benue State High Court decision that set aside an interim order restraining Comrade Austin Agada from acting as the Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Agaba’s appeal contests the ruling of Chief Judge M.A. Ikpambese, who retrieved the case file from another High Court judge and subsequently lifted the interim order issued by the High Court in Aliade Division, which had barred Agada from presenting himself as APC Benue State Chairman. Agaba’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa, SAN, argued that the…