Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has refuted claims of internal divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mohammed, who also serves as the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, insisted that there is no faction within the party. The governor made the remarks following a visit by the party’s embattled acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, alongside other PDP leaders from the North East, to the Government House in Bauchi on Friday. The visit came amid speculation surrounding Damagum’s alleged suspension. Reports earlier indicated that Damagum, along with PDP National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu, had been suspended by a faction of the…
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A man identified as Musa Abdulai, suspected to be a supplier of food to bandits in Ekiti State, has been arrested by operatives of the Amotekun Corps. According to a press release obtained by Newsmen from the Head of Communications of the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Officer Adeleye Abiodun, the 35-year-old suspect, an indigene of Sokoto State residing in Shasha, Akure, Ondo State, was arrested on Monday, October 7, 2024, at about 6:30 p.m. Adeleye explained that Abdulai was apprehended by Amotekun operatives from the Ise-Ekiti Local Government Command during a patrol at the Oritan Forest Reserve, located between Ise…
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested 22 suspects for alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy, theft, mischief, and receiving stolen property. The State Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Musa, disclosed the arrests while briefing journalists in Sokoto on Thursday, reaffirming the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the state. Musa revealed that two suspects were apprehended following a complaint from the manager of SAMAG Engineering Company regarding the theft of aluminum conductor wires intended for the Sokoto East electrification reconstruction project in Goronyo Local Government Area. “Officers promptly responded to the report, and during the investigation, the stolen wires…
Police operatives in Ondo State have arrested a 34-year-old man, Monday Chukwu, for allegedly stabbing his friend, Kefa Ofando, 30, to death during an argument over a N2,000 debt. The incident occurred at Akintola village in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, where Chukwu reportedly attacked Ofando with a pair of scissors. Ofando succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital, having lost a significant amount of blood due to excessive bleeding. The Commissioner of Police in Ondo State, Oladipo Abayomi, confirmed the incident, explaining that the disagreement escalated, leading to the tragic death. “Operatives of the…
Independent observers have attributed the violence and arson following the recently concluded local government election in Rivers State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s alleged refusal to obey a court ruling. The controversial election, held on Saturday, took place despite a court injunction restraining law enforcement agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from participating in the process. Some stakeholders in the state, particularly allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, had opposed the election, insisting on compliance with the court’s directive. However, the election was conducted amidst violent clashes, resulting in the deaths of some residents,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council (NaRSAC) with a mandate for members to align with global best practices in reducing traffic crashes across Nigeria. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Shettima emphasized the critical importance of road safety, stating, “Road safety is not merely a matter of policy but a critical part of the lifeline that connects the people of this nation.” He urged the council to set National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) targets and ensure effective coordination among federal, state, and local governments to achieve…
The Borno State Police Command has re-arrested Kyari Kur, a convict who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri following a flood-induced collapse of part of the facility’s perimeter fence in September. Kur, also known as Henry, was apprehended on Thursday after officers at the Gubio Divisional Headquarters acted on credible intelligence regarding his movements. In a statement on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, confirmed the arrest and noted that the police swiftly apprehended Kur in Gubio town. “The Police Command in Borno State, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Mohammed Lawal-Yusufu, confirms…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over Monday’s attack on members of the state’s Community Protection Guards (CPG), which resulted in the death of nine guards. This was revealed in a statement by the party’s publicity secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, and made available to journalists in Gusau. “We extend our condolences to the state government and the families of the gallant CPG members,” the statement read. The APC condemned the ambush by fleeing bandits, describing it as an attack on those who sacrificed their lives to protect local communities. The party expressed…
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has secured victories in 10 local government areas, as declared by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC). The councils announced include Bassa, Jos South, Riyom, Kanam, Barkin Ladi, Mikang, Jos East, Langtang South, Quaan Pan, and Shendam. This declaration was made by the Chairman of PLASIEC, Plangji Cishak, in Jos, the state capital, on Thursday. Cishak noted that results from the remaining seven local government areas—Bokkos, Jos North, Pankshin, Kanke, Mangu, Langtang North, and Wase—are still being collated. More details to follow.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki for allegedly turning against his predecessor, Adams Oshiomhole, despite Oshiomhole’s key role in Obaseki’s rise to power. During a debate on the Senate floor, Akpabio remarked: “The man you brought in as governor [Obaseki] has turned against you and against democracy.” In response, Oshiomhole clarified: “Just for the record, I didn’t bring him in; he was elected, but I supported him, just the way you supported Governor Udom.” Oshiomhole played a crucial role in Obaseki’s emergence as governor in 2016, going against the advice of some All Progressives Congress…
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a secondary school teacher, Mrs. Blessing Emmanuel, for allegedly brutalizing her 12-year-old stepdaughter, Amarachi Emmanuel. Mrs. Emmanuel was apprehended on Tuesday by the Owerri Police Area Command following a report filed by Chidiebube Okeoma, an Owerri-based activist and journalist. The case came to light when two local women, Eunice and Amarachi, spotted the girl selling sachet water on the streets of Owerri, bearing visible injuries. A video posted by Okeoma on social media showed Amarachi’s body covered with injuries, reportedly caused by machete cuts and beatings inflicted by her stepmother. Okeoma, who confirmed…
Authorities in Anambra State have confirmed the rescue of six journalists who were kidnapped while traveling to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Wednesday. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that security operatives were still working to rescue the seventh victim. “Joint security forces have successfully rescued six members of the media crew who were abducted while traveling from Lagos to Uyo along the Isseke-Orlu Road in Ihiala,” Ikenga stated. “Operations are still ongoing for the possible rescue of the seventh crew member.” Earlier reports had indicated that there might have been…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has accused the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) of harassing him at the airport and attempting to prevent him from leaving the country. Sowore, in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page, alleged that Immigration officials claimed his name was on their watchlist, leading to the repeated harassment. “The Nigerian Immigration Service continues to subject me to unwarranted harassment and abuse, violating my rights repeatedly,” Sowore stated. “Today, again, they stopped me on my way out of Nigeria, claiming I am placed on their WATCHLIST!” Sowore also…
The Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC) has expressed its full preparedness for the upcoming local government election, scheduled for October 19, 2024. Chairman of the Commission, Mamman Nda Eri, made this known during a meeting with the Kogi State Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at the Commission’s office in Lokoja. Eri assured all political parties participating in the election that they would receive a level playing field, emphasizing that the Commission’s mandate is to ensure the election outcome reflects the true wishes of the people of Kogi State, regardless of political affiliation. “All necessary preparations for…
Former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State, Peter Babalola, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to use his political influence to bolster the party’s strength, particularly in Irewole Local Government Area and the Osun West Senatorial District. During his formal reception into the APC in Ikire, hosted by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, Babalola vowed to secure a comprehensive victory for the APC in the upcoming local government elections. “I have instructed my supporters across all 30 local government areas and 332 wards in Osun State to register…
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday inaugurated its newly elected executives despite ongoing internal crises. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the party’s state secretariat in New GRA, Makurdi. The newly elected chairman, Mr. Chris Abah, was sworn in alongside 14 other members of the State Working Committee (SWC). The oath of office was administered by Barr. Sam Tsumba on behalf of the Benue PDP Caretaker Committee, who congratulated the officials on their emergence as party leaders. Mr. Abah and the other officials were elected during the Benue State PDP Congress held on October…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its handling of the fuel subsidy removal, blaming it for Nigeria’s worsening economic crisis. Atiku’s remarks came in response to the recent hike in petrol prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The NNPCL increased the pump price of fuel from N897 per litre to N1,030 in Abuja, and from N855 to N998 in Lagos. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, Atiku expressed concern over Tinubu’s perceived indifference to the economic hardship affecting Nigerians,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has outlined the condition for restoring peace in Rivers State, placing the responsibility on Governor Sim Fubara. Wike and Fubara have been at odds since the governor assumed office in 2023, despite attempts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate. The disagreement between the two political figures has persisted. Speaking during an appearance on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wike emphasized that peace could only be achieved if Governor Fubara adheres to the rule of law, stating that no one is actively opposing him. “Obeying the rule of law is the only…
A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Imo State, Hon. Stephen Aneme, has called on party members yet to recognize the new national leadership led by Senator Esther Nenadi Usman to do so for the peace and progress of the party. Aneme made the appeal while addressing what he described as the “unbecoming attitude” of the immediate past National Chairman, Julius Abure, and his Imo State counterpart, Callistus Ihejiagwa. He urged them to acknowledge the national caretaker committee for the betterment of the party. “The uncertainty surrounding our party, LP, is troubling. Anyone who thinks staying silent and allowing…
Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, has stated that Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has not declared his intention to seek a second term in office. This clarification comes amidst speculations suggesting otherwise. Addressing journalists on Wednesday, Mefor acknowledged that while the governor has not officially announced plans for re-election, he believes Soludo will be persuaded to contest due to his outstanding performance since assuming office. “Governor Soludo has not declared any intention to run for a second term. He is focused on implementing policies to further the development of the state,” Mefor said. “I am one of those who…