Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 32.15% in August 2024, a slight drop from the 33.40% recorded in July, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. The report highlights a 1.25% decrease in the country’s headline inflation, marking the second consecutive month of decline. The data also revealed a reduction in food inflation, which stood at 37.52% in August, down from 39.53% in July. Despite this overall cooling of inflation, the country continues to face economic challenges, particularly in relation to rising fuel prices. The decline in…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has issued a stern warning to Hon. Francis Waive, the member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The lawmaker, who is a member of the APC, has been accused of endorsing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for a second term, an action the party deems a serious offence. In a letter dated 15th September 2024, and signed by the Delta APC State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, the party described Waive’s endorsement of Oborevwori as “gross anti-party activity.” The APC leadership…
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Frank Mba, has confirmed that all VIP protection services and police orderlies will be suspended 48 hours before the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Mba made this announcement during the Edo Security Town Hall meeting on Sunday, emphasising the need to ensure a secure electoral process. According to Mba, only Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy will retain their police security detail during the election, but even this protection will be limited. “The governor and deputy governor will maintain personal security, but these officers will not be allowed to accompany them to the electoral…
In honour of this year’s Maulud Nabiy, the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammad, President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Nigerian Muslims. The President’s message of goodwill was conveyed through a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday. As Muslims across the nation gather to commemorate this significant religious event, President Tinubu called for the faithful to reflect deeply on the teachings and exemplary life of the Prophet, urging them to adopt his virtues in their daily lives. The Maulud Nabiy is a time when Muslims worldwide celebrate and remember the…
The Nigerian Army has strongly condemned what it described as the inhumane treatment of innocent citizens, including a retired ex-corporal, Toriola Adewale, by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Biafran Liberation Army. The Army also urged international organisations to hold Simon Ekpa and other IPOB leaders accountable for their involvement in acts of terrorism and human rights violations. In a statement issued by the Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Nigerian Army decried the escalating violence and terror tactics employed by IPOB, particularly the recent brutal treatment of ex-corporal…
As the highly anticipated Edo State governorship election approaches, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called on political actors, stakeholders, and the electorate to refrain from treating the upcoming polls as a battleground. Instead, they should view it as an essential democratic exercise aimed at selecting leaders who will foster good governance, accountability, and the development of the state. The National Chairman of IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, made this appeal in a statement following a stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday. His comments were aimed at calming rising tensions as the election date draws near. He emphasised that elections are a vital…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has assured All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirants who contested in the primaries for the upcoming local government elections but were unsuccessful, that they will receive refunds for the money spent on purchasing forms. TThis announcement comes as the state prepares for the local government polls scheduled for 21st September 2024. The governor made this commitment during a public statement following his attendance at a Sunday Mass held at the Government House Chapel in Owerri. In the statement, issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, Uzodinma expressed his desire to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State has announced its intention to closely monitor how the state government utilises the N3 billion released by the Federal Government to address the devastating flood disasters that have recently impacted the state. The funds were part of a nationwide relief initiative aimed at mitigating the effects of floods, which have ravaged communities, displaced residents, and destroyed property across Kano and other states. Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, Chairman of the APC in Kano, made the party’s stance clear during a press briefing in Kano on Sunday. He emphasised that the APC is determined to…
The Edo State Government has confirmed that all students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) trapped in the collapsed three-storey building near the institution have been successfully rescued. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, in a statement issued to newsmen in Benin City. Osagie reported that there were no fatalities in the incident, which occurred on Ekhator Street, off Ekosodin Road, close to the University of Benin, Ugbowo campus. He added that the state government has initiated a full investigation to uncover the immediate and underlying causes of the…
Tensions are rising between Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom and Otulu, both located in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, as both communities accuse each other of land grabbing. The conflict has sparked concerns about potential unrest in the region, prompting calls for government intervention. The dispute began when the “United and Concerned Indigenes of Otulu” (UCIO) alleged that individuals from Ogwashi-Uku had forcibly taken over their ancestral lands. The group, which claims to represent the interests of Otulu, has appealed to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to step in and address what they describe as acts of “oppression” by Ogwashi-Uku.…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched airlift missions to transport vital relief materials to communities in Maiduguri and its surrounding areas, which have been devastated by recent flood disasters. The initiative is part of a broader national effort to assist those affected by the severe flooding. In a statement released by the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, it was revealed that the relief items, donated by the Nigerian Customs Service, are intended to alleviate the suffering of flood victims. The floods have not only disrupted daily life but also caused significant destruction to…
Barely a week before the Edo State governorship election, the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), pledging to defend its candidate’s votes “with blood” against any form of electoral malpractice. During the grand finale of the party’s campaign rally in Benin City, the Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ambassador Umar Damagun, made this bold declaration, warning INEC to avoid announcing election results in the dead of night. “We are urging INEC not to engage in any form of midnight results announcement. We will be vigilant,…
Former Senator Dino Melaye, who once represented Kogi West in the Nigerian Senate, has responded defiantly to his suspension by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in his local ward. In a video posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Melaye dismissed the suspension, metaphorically stating that “a breeze cannot be suspended.” His remark was a direct response to the disciplinary actions taken against him by the PDP executives in Ayetoro Gbede Ward 1, Kogi State. Melaye also used the opportunity to criticise the PDP’s Acting Chairman, Illiya Damagun, whom he blamed for the party’s internal issues. In a…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed that his appointment by President Bola Tinubu had the full backing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to Wike, the PDP not only approved his appointment but actively encouraged him to accept the position. Wike’s disclosure came during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on Channels TV, where he discussed the events leading to his acceptance of the ministerial role. This revelation has sparked discussions within political circles, particularly regarding Wike’s role in the 2023 general elections, where he notably…
As Edo State prepares for its forthcoming gubernatorial election, Governor Godwin Obaseki has issued a stern warning, describing the contest as a ‘do-or-die affair’. The governor, a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), spoke at a rally in the Ekemwan area, highlighting his administration’s achievements and cautioning the opposition against electoral malpractices. Obaseki’s fierce rhetoric underscored the high stakes involved in the upcoming election, warning that any form of electoral misconduct, particularly from opposition parties, could lead to dire consequences. His impassioned speech captured both his determination to safeguard what he believes to be the state’s progress under his…
As the 2024 Edo State governorship election approaches, former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has issued a strong warning against any attempt to manipulate the election process. Addressing a crowd at the grand finale of the PDP’s governorship campaign rally in the Ekemwan area of Edo State, Atiku cautioned that Edo is not Lagos, implying that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would not be able to rig the election as he claimed they did in Lagos. Atiku’s comments come amid heightened political tensions in the state as the electorate prepares…
A civic advocacy group, the Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa, has called for the immediate transfer of Dr Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Edo State. The group’s demand comes amid concerns that Onuoha’s alleged political affiliations with Governor Nyesom Wike, now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, could jeopardise the integrity of upcoming elections in Edo State. This call for action was made in a strongly-worded petition addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. In a statement issued on Saturday by its Country Director, Mr…
Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that Philip Shaibu, the embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, has officially decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a tumultuous relationship with Governor Godwin Obaseki. According to Oshiomhole, Shaibu’s decision to switch parties is a direct result of the frustration and maltreatment he experienced under Obaseki’s administration. These accusations were made by the senator during the grand finale of the APC governorship campaign rally held at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) on Saturday. Oshiomhole’s bold claims come at a crucial time, as Edo State prepares for its highly anticipated gubernatorial election…
In a recent crackdown on vandalism, personnel of the Osun State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) apprehended a 24-year-old man, Akeem Sulaiman, for allegedly vandalising Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School in Iwo. The arrest highlights ongoing efforts by the NSCDC to tackle the rising cases of property destruction and theft in the state. The arrest, which occurred on Sunday, 7th September 2024, was made public by Osun NSCDC Commandant Michael Adaralewa in a statement released by the Command’s spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde. The suspect, a resident of No. 23 Aladorun Compound in Iwo, was caught while transporting stolen…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Ibrahim Mohammed, a 26-year-old from Adamawa State, wanted in connection with the theft and illegal possession of a vehicle belonging to the anti-graft agency. This development has sent shockwaves through the public, as the EFCC, which is responsible for tackling corruption and financial crimes in Nigeria, is now a victim of theft within its ranks. The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, issued a statement on Friday, confirming that Mohammed is wanted for allegedly stealing one of the commission’s vehicles. The statement detailed the crime and urged the public to assist in locating…