The Labour Party (LP) stakeholders have formally communicated with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regarding the establishment of a 29-member caretaker committee to steer the party on an interim basis. This move comes amidst ongoing leadership disputes within the party, aimed at stabilising its operations and ensuring a smooth transition to new leadership. Last week, key figures in the Labour Party, including its presidential candidate Peter Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, as well as several elected Senators and House of Representatives members, convened in Umuahia, Abia State. At this meeting, they resolved to appoint a 29-member caretaker committee,…
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The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lodged an appeal against a court order preventing the party from conducting congresses in Rivers State. This legal development follows a recent judgment that dissolved the seven-man caretaker committee led by Tony Okocha and reinstated Emeka Beke and his duly elected executives. The ruling was delivered by Justice Godwin O. Ollor in response to a suit filed by Peter Ohochukwu and Hajja Ndidi-Chukwuma on behalf of themselves and all elected executive members of the APC in Rivers State. The court granted an ex parte order restraining the APC’s national leadership,…
The Labour Party (LP) National Chairman, Julius Abure, has clarified the management of the party’s 2023 campaign funds, stating that prominent activist Aisha Yesufu and Pastor Itua Ighodalo were responsible for overseeing the funds, contrary to widespread speculation about the party’s involvement. bure made these statements during a press conference held after the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday, where he addressed allegations of financial mismanagement within the party. Amidst growing concerns and rumours about the handling of campaign finances, Abure firmly denied that the Labour Party had any direct control or involvement in the distribution…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a list of four key demands in response to the arrest of its president, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Ajaero was detained on Monday at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport while en route to the United Kingdom for an official assignment, a move that has provoked strong reactions from the union and the wider Nigerian public. The NLC, one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential trade unions, has condemned the arrest as a blatant violation of the rights of its leader and a deliberate attempt to stifle the…
Former Senator Shehu Sani has highlighted the contrasting views of Senator Dino Melaye and the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, regarding the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The differing opinions of the two politicians reflect the deepening discord surrounding the future of Nigeria’s main opposition party. In a post shared on his X handle on Sunday, Sani noted that while Senator Dino Melaye believes the PDP was actively “murdered,” Rabiu Kwankwaso argues that the party died a natural death and has positioned himself as a ‘messiah’ for Nigeria’s political landscape. Sani’s…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the recent arrests of Nigerian citizens by security operatives, condemning what it describes as a growing trend of government repression under his administration. The arrest of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero, by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday, has sparked outrage, with the PDP pointing fingers squarely at President Tinubu for the escalating crackdown on dissent. At a press conference held in Abuja, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, expressed deep concerns over…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to the All Progressives Congress (APC), cautioning them against continued acts of violence, intimidation, and harassment of Edo State citizens in the run-up to the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024. The PDP has accused the APC of orchestrating these actions as part of a broader scheme to undermine the electoral process and intimidate voters, with the aim of rigging the election in their favour. Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, addressed these concerns during a media briefing in Abuja. He highlighted a series of…
The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised serious concerns regarding an alleged plot by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma to manipulate the forthcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections, scheduled for September 21. The PDP claims that Uzodinma’s government is preparing to submit falsified lists and pre-written results to the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), in what it describes as a blatant subversion of the democratic process. According to a statement released by the PDP’s State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, the party has obtained credible information suggesting that Uzodinma, notorious…
In a remarkable showcase of agricultural prowess, Mr Kenneth Ifeakandu, a dedicated yam farmer from Okofia village in Obeledu town, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, clinched the top prize of five hundred thousand Naira for harvesting a record-breaking 95kg yam. This feat was achieved during the 2024 edition of the Obeledu New Yam Festival, an annual event that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the community. Speaking with reporters after his victory, Mr Ifeakandu expressed immense joy and gratitude, stating that the prize money would be reinvested into his farm to ensure an even more bountiful harvest next…
The Imo State Police Command has successfully apprehended five individuals suspected to be members of the notorious Black Axe Confraternity, a cult group known for its criminal activities in the state capital, Owerri. The arrests, carried out on 2nd September 2024, were the result of a meticulously planned, intelligence-driven operation led by the Quick Intervention Team (QIT) of the command. According to a press release by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Henry Okoye, the operation was part of a broader strategy aimed at curbing the rising tide of cult-related violence and criminality within Owerri and…
In a series of coordinated operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted substantial consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in everyday items such as ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers. These consignments, which were destined for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus, were seized at three courier firms in Lagos, marking a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, revealed in a statement on Sunday that these seizures were part of the agency’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on drug smuggling. According to Babafemi, operatives…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), calling him an insignificant figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. This sharp rebuke came after Kwankwaso’s claim that the PDP is a “dead” party, prompting a heated response from PDP’s spokesperson, Debo Ologunagba. Ologunagba argued that Kwankwaso, who is struggling to lead the NNPP—a party with control over only Kano State—lacks the political clout to make such bold statements about the PDP. Kwankwaso, a former member of the PDP, made his controversial remarks during an event in Kano, where he suggested…
As the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State approaches, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Agboola Ajayi, has sharply criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the recent appointment of 344 aides. Ajayi alleges that these appointments, which include Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs), are part of a strategic manoeuvre by Aiyedatiwa to influence the upcoming election in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor’s decision to appoint such a large number of aides just three months before the election has raised eyebrows across the political spectrum. Ajayi contends that the timing and scale of these…
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has launched a scathing critique of the current Nigerian Senate, led by Godswill Akpabio, accusing it of solely serving the interests of President Bola Tinubu. Effiong, known for his outspoken views on governance and human rights, described this Senate as the worst in the nation’s history, claiming it rubber-stamps all executive requests without scrutiny and fails to investigate issues of national importance. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Effiong expressed his discontent with the state of the Senate and the broader political landscape. He lambasted those who supported Tinubu’s presidency…
In a tragic incident that unfolded on Sunday morning, at least thirty people lost their lives in a devastating fuel tanker explosion along the Agaie-Bida road in Niger State. The explosion occurred following a collision between a fuel tanker and a trailer loaded with cattle, which was en route to Lagos State from Wudil, Kano State. The impact of the crash resulted in a massive explosion, leading to widespread fatalities and chaos at the scene. According to Abdullahi Arah, the Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), thirty bodies have been recovered so far. He further stated…
In a surprising development just weeks before the Edo State governorship election, four aides to Governor Godwin Obaseki have resigned from their positions and left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The resignations, which were submitted on September 4 and 6, 2024, signal growing discontent within the party and come at a critical time for the PDP as it seeks to maintain its grip on power in the state. The aides who resigned include Dr. Pamela Archer, a Special Adviser to Owan East Local Government Council, and three Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) to the Governor: Osayande Emenya, Henry Osaheni Ukato, and…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed strong confidence in the party’s prospects for the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso, who was the NNPP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, made these remarks during the inauguration of the NNPP Secretariat along IBB Way in Katsina on Saturday. His visit to Katsina also included a condolence call to the Yar’Adua family following the passing of their matriarch, Hajiya Dada. Addressing party members and supporters, the former Kano State Governor articulated a clear vision for the NNPP’s future, asserting that the party was poised to not…
The African Action Congress (AAC) has issued a strong call for the immediate withdrawal of what it terms as excessive and arbitrary charges imposed on candidates participating in the forthcoming Local Government Area (LGA) elections in Benue State, set for 5th October 2024. The party has raised concerns over the financial barriers that these charges pose, which could potentially disenfranchise candidates who lack substantial financial resources. According to the AAC, the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has levied steep fees on political aspirants, demanding that chairmanship candidates pay a sum of N500,000, while councillorship candidates are required to pay…
The Police Undercover Surveillance Team attached to the “B” Division in Asaba, Delta State, recently scored a significant victory in their ongoing efforts to combat crime. The team recovered a cache of weapons, including three locally-made cut-to-size guns, one pump-action gun, and three live cartridges, from an abandoned vehicle left behind by fleeing suspects. This discovery was disclosed by the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, as part of his address highlighting the achievements of the state police force. The incident took place on 4th September 2024, when the undercover surveillance team was conducting routine patrol duties along…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has unveiled ambitious plans to ‘light up’ Abuja, aiming to transform the city into a beacon of modernity and safety through the extensive use of solar power. During a recent event, Wike formalised agreements with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and China Geo-Engineering Corporation Overseas Construction (CGCOC) Group, marking the commencement of a landmark project that seeks to illuminate the nation’s capital. Speaking at the signing ceremony for the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), Wike expressed his administration’s commitment to the project, which he considers a top priority. He highlighted…