The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has secured a sweeping victory in the September 28 local government elections in Anambra State, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the 21 local government areas of the state. The results were announced by the Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, at the commission’s headquarters in Awka. Osakwe declared the election free, fair, and credible, stating that the results had been meticulously collated and analysed to avoid any errors. In her statement, Osakwe noted that no opposition candidates, political parties, or their agents were present at the ANSIEC…
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A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from releasing the voters’ register to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for October 5, 2024. The court also prohibited the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Department of State Services (DSS) from providing security for the election. Justice Peter Lifu issued the ruling while delivering judgment on a case brought before the court by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC was represented by a team of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), including Joseph Daudu,…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has called for the North-Central region to produce the party’s next National Chairman. His stance is rooted in the party’s existing zoning arrangement, which assigns the position to the North-Central zone. Ologbondiyan made this statement over the weekend in Abuja while hosting a group of PDP youths from the North-Central region. He urged party members to respect the agreed zoning formula and resist attempts to deviate from the party’s established framework. Speaking during the event, Ologbondiyan said, “Ignore the antics of certain members of the party who have turned themselves…
The organisers of the October 1 nationwide protest against hardship in Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to proceed with the planned demonstration, despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force. Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and one of the key figures behind the protest, confirmed this in a viral post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday. Sowore, in his post, declared, “NO GOING BACK! #FearlessInOctober,” indicating that the protest, aimed at addressing the economic hardship and insecurity in the country, will move forward as planned. In an interview…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an automobile spare parts dealer, Ejiofor Chiwuzie, for attempting to export consignments of heroin and a strain of cannabis known as “loud” from Lagos. The arrest was confirmed in a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja. According to Babafemi, the drugs were intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The contraband was hidden inside LED rechargeable lamps and metal sofa legs, and was discovered at the airport’s export shed. Ejiofor, who operates a spare parts…
Four teenage girls have tragically drowned in a pond at Malkaderi village, Gagarawa Local Government Area, Jigawa State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, according to local sources, when the girls, all from the same family, went swimming in the pond. A resident who spoke to Newsmen revealed that the victims were discovered after they had already drowned. Good Samaritans recovered their bodies from the pond. Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the spokesman for the Jigawa State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, provided further details on the tragic event. He said, “In a tragic and devastating…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the local government elections held on Saturday in Anambra State. The BoT, led by the party’s founder and pioneer National Chairman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, extended congratulations to all winners in the polls. In a statement released on Monday, Okorie commended the leadership of the party for its efforts in securing the victory, particularly praising the National Chairman, Chief Edozie Njoku, for spearheading a rigorous campaign that resulted in APGA sweeping all chairmanship and councillorship seats. “I doff my hat to the…
The Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, has voiced his opposition to the establishment of state police in Nigeria, citing concerns over potential political abuse. Musa made his stance known on Monday in Kano, following the conclusion of deliberations at the Senate Committee’s Retreat on the Review of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Musa, who also serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, argued that the introduction of state police would lead to corruption and bias along ethnic, religious, and political lines. He further stated that existing efforts at community policing have been ineffective.…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended Damilare Ajiboye, also known as ‘Na God,’ a notorious drug kingpin who had been on the run for 12 months. Ajiboye’s arrest followed a raid on his warehouse in the Akala, Mushin area of Lagos. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi confirmed that the suspect was arrested on Wednesday. The raid, which took place on 4 September 2023, resulted in the recovery of 1,101 kilograms of Ghana Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from Ajiboye’s warehouse. Babafemi further disclosed that Ajiboye was apprehended at a…
Operatives of the Katsina State Police Command, in collaboration with soldiers, successfully thwarted two separate kidnap attempts in the state, rescuing six victims. This was disclosed in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Katsina Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, on Saturday. According to the statement, the first incident occurred on the Jibia – Kauran Namoda road, when the Jibia Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call regarding an attempted kidnapping. The PPRO explained that law enforcement responded swiftly, engaging the suspected kidnappers in a gunfight. “Upon receipt of the report, police operatives, in collaboration with the military,…
The Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has expressed renewed concerns over the persistent issue of corruption in Nigeria, lamenting that the country continues to celebrate individuals who embezzle public funds. Ndume made these remarks during an interactive session with journalists in Kano on Sunday. In his address, Ndume highlighted how societal values have contributed to the normalisation of ill-gotten wealth in Nigeria, a situation he finds deeply troubling. He expressed dismay that public officials who engage in corrupt practices are often unchallenged and, in many cases, even praised for their riches. “It is unfortunate that in Nigeria,…
Nigerian Senators from both the Southern and Northern regions have expressed contrasting opinions on the growing agitation for a return to a regional system of government. This debate unfolded during a two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 Constitution, organised by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in Kano. While Southern senators welcomed the idea, citing potential improvements in the economy, security, and infrastructure, their Northern counterparts strongly opposed it. The debate, however, did not feature in the ongoing constitutional review process, as confirmed by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele.…
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu as he works to address the nation’s economic challenges. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye acknowledged the current hardship Nigerians are facing but expressed optimism that the situation would soon improve. Oyintiloye noted that while Nigerians are enduring tough times, President Tinubu is tirelessly working around the clock to resolve the economic crisis. He appealed for understanding, emphasising that the current economic difficulties were not created by the Tinubu administration. “The president is…
Troops from Sector 1 of the Joint Task Force, Operation Delta Safe, have arrested three suspects in possession of illegal firearms in Delta State. The arrest was made public in a statement issued by Major Emmanuel Onoja, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, on Friday, 27th September 2024. The suspects, identified as Abel Festus, Ramsey Akporoyibo, and Stephen Omah, were apprehended while travelling in a Lexus RX 350 with registration number YAB 347 CQ in the Oghareki community, Ethiope West Local Government Area. According to Major Onoja, the operation resulted in the seizure of a significant cache of weapons,…
The Sokoto Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 13 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Sokoto State. The commission disclosed this development on Saturday, indicating a continued nationwide clampdown on cyber-related offences. In a statement issued in Abuja, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the arrests, which were carried out in the Gidan Yaro and Dandima areas of Sokoto. According to Oyewale, the operatives acted on credible intelligence linking the suspects to various internet crimes. “All 13 suspects are said to be students of Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto. They are currently under investigation, and once…
Eighty-three individuals were arrested on Saturday in various parts of Umuahia, Abia State, for violating the state’s environmental sanitation laws during the September edition of the monthly clean-up exercise. The arrests were made by the Task Force team of the Abia State Government, targeting those who disregarded the sanitation hours. Some of the offenders were apprehended at their business premises, while others were caught on the streets. The defaulters were brought before a mobile court, which sat at the Abia State High Court premises in Umuahia. The court session was presided over by Onyinyechi Chinenye Ibekwe. Addressing the press after…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has called on newly promoted chiefs to preserve the traditional values of Ibadanland. Oba Olakulehin made this appeal during the promotion ceremony of two Mogajis to the Balogun chieftaincy line over the weekend. The event, held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, was attended by key members of the Olubadan-in-Council, including Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Otun Balogun Oba Kola Adegbola, Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade, and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin. The newly elevated chiefs are…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has predicted that former United States President, Donald Trump, will lose the upcoming election if it were held today. In a statement released on Sunday by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele said the forthcoming US election will be highly contested and will take an unusual turn, with tactics similar to those often seen in African politics. Ayodele claimed that candidates in the US election would engage in vote buying, intimidation, and other unethical practices, marking a shift in the dynamics of American politics. “The American election will be…
The Kano State chapter of the National Association of Government General and Medical Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) has announced plans for an indefinite strike, set to commence on October 1, 2024, following the state government’s failure to meet its obligations to medical professionals. Dr. Anas Idris Hassan, the secretary of the association in Kano, disclosed this while addressing journalists on Saturday after the association’s meeting. According to him, the Kano State Government has not fulfilled agreements reached with medical practitioners in June, prompting the impending industrial action. Among the key issues raised is the non-payment of post-COVID-19 hazard allowances, which the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, revealed on Saturday that he endured sleepless nights to ensure Sim Fubara became the Governor of Rivers State. Wike made the statement during a reception organised in his honour by the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples Congress in Port Harcourt. Wike and Governor Fubara have been at odds since Fubara assumed office, despite efforts by President Bola Tinubu to mediate between them. The disagreement between the two prominent political figures in Rivers State continues to draw attention. During his speech, Wike addressed the ongoing tension, expressing his frustration with the criticisms…