The Ogun State House of Assembly has granted approval to the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) for updated election guidelines, aligning with the provisions outlined in sections 3(i)(i) and 5 of the Ogun State Regulations Approval Law 2020. This significant development comes as part of the assembly’s efforts to ensure that electoral processes are conducted in accordance with current legal frameworks. The approval followed a detailed presentation by Deputy Speaker Bolanle Ajayi during a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday. Speaker Oludaisi Elemide presided over the session, where the motion for adopting the…
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US Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to reveal her choice for running mate on Tuesday, as she and her selected partner embark on a critical five-day tour of America’s most contested states. This announcement comes three months before the presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in Harris’s campaign. Since assuming the role at the top of the Democratic ticket, Harris has invigorated her campaign with a remarkable surge in fundraising and has managed to close the gap on Republican challenger Donald Trump. The selection of her running mate is expected to play a significant role in shaping the dynamics…
On Tuesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) convened a meeting with Senator Ali Ndume to address his recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu, which led to his removal as Senate Whip. The party’s action underscores the importance of party unity and discipline in Nigerian politics. Following the meeting, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje announced that the party was content with Ndume’s apology and intended to communicate this resolution to the Senate leadership. Ganduje expressed optimism that the Senate might reconsider its stance on Ndume’s removal in light of the apology. The controversy began when the APC’s National Working Committee formally…
Jonathan Vatsa, former Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism and a prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State, has strongly advocated for the resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Vatsa’s call comes in response to Akpabio’s controversial remarks regarding the ongoing nationwide protests against economic hardship and hunger. In his statement titled “Time for Akpabio to Go,” Vatsa condemned Akpabio’s comments as insensitive and alarming, particularly given his high-ranking position as the third most senior official in the country. The remarks, made during the recent EndBadGovernance protests, allegedly suggested that those who wished to protest could…
An Imo State High Court, under the supervision of Justice T.N. Nzeukwu, has sentenced Pastor Desmond Eke to eight years in prison for the rape of a woman who was a member of his church. The pastor, who founded the Deliverance Ministry of the Good Shepherd in Umuihita Avu, Owerri West Local Government Area, was convicted of exploiting the trust placed in him by his victim. Pastor Eke was charged with three counts: raping the woman, administering a stupefying substance to her, and inflicting injuries during the assault. The prosecution, led by Chioma Emuka, presented evidence that Pastor Eke had…
On Sunday morning, the Kwara State Fire Service recovered the body of a 38-year-old man from a domestic well in Ilorin. The tragic discovery was made at approximately 08:23 hours on Aliara Street, located in the Manjasurawa area of Ilorin metropolis. According to Hassan Adekunle, the spokesman for the Kwara State Fire Service, the incident involved an unidentified man who was found drowned in a well on a private property. Fire service personnel swiftly initiated a rescue operation upon being alerted to the situation. Despite their efforts, the man was found deceased. “The unidentified man, who is estimated to be…
In a notable political shift in Akwa Ibom State, two serving commissioners have tendered their resignations to contest for the chairmanship positions in their respective Local Government Areas (LGAs). The elections for these positions are scheduled for 5 October. The resigning commissioners are Etim Uno, who has been serving as the Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources, representing Urueoffong Oruko LGA, and Aniefiok Nkom, the Commissioner for Labour and Manpower Planning, from Ikot Ekpene LGA. Their resignations follow their successful acquisition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) tickets during the statewide primaries held on 2 August. Both Uno and Nkom…
The Peace and Leadership Excellent Forum, a prominent group in Zamfara State, has declared its intention to closely monitor the conduct of political office holders in the region. At a press conference held at the Press Centre in Gusau, the group’s leader, Alhaji Kabiru Abubakar Gusau, announced a firm stance against corruption and mismanagement within the state’s political sphere. Alhaji Kabiru Abubakar Gusau emphasised that the group will no longer tolerate the entrenched corruption that has plagued Zamfara’s governance. He highlighted a prevalent issue where many political office holders prioritise personal gain over their duties to the public, which he…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the recent attack on its state secretariat by miscreants who have hijacked the nationwide hunger protest in the state. The assault occurred on Monday and has been denounced in a statement released by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, which was made available to the press in Gusau, the state capital. The APC’s statement recalls that, on Friday, the party had already warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led state government against allowing PDP-affiliated thugs to vent their frustrations on the APC and its leaders. This…
In anticipation of the upcoming Local Council Polls scheduled for September 21, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Imo State has successfully concluded its primaries. The party’s primaries, held on August 3, 2024, covered all 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 305 registered wards in the state, aligning with the timetable set by the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC). According to the State Chairman of the SDP, Ambassador Ifeanyi Eluwa, the primaries were conducted peacefully and efficiently. The process was largely consensual, with all aspirants being returned unopposed. Notably, only three women will be contesting for the councillorship positions…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning to local government chairmen, advising them to resist any pressure from Governor Seyi Makinde that could lead to legal consequences. This warning was conveyed through a statement made available to media outlets on Monday. The Supreme Court had recently granted autonomy to local government areas across Nigeria. However, it has come to light that local government chairmen in Oyo State have expressed dissatisfaction with this ruling. They have even resolved to withdraw from the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and form a new association. In…
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the suspension of former Governor Samuel Ortom and three other prominent party members over accusations of anti-party activities. The decision follows a recent meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held in Makurdi. Alongside Ortom, the suspended members include Mr Isaac Mffor, the State Deputy Chairman, Mr Bemgba Iortyom, the State Publicity Secretary, and Azua Ashongo, the Vice Chairman of Zone A. In a statement released on Monday by the PDP’s Media Consultant, Cornelius Hwande, the reasons for the suspensions were detailed. Ortom, a significant figure in the…
President Bola Tinubu convened a high-level meeting with his security chiefs and paramilitary leaders on Monday to address the ongoing unrest triggered by hunger protests across the country. The discussions centred on the escalating violence and the alarming display of foreign symbols, specifically the Russian flag, by some protesters. The President expressed his grave concern over the appearance of the Russian flag in various states including Kano, Plateau, Kaduna, and Zamfara. This development, he said, was wholly unacceptable and demanded immediate action. The meeting, which lasted approximately two hours, focused on the need for a robust response to the protests…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has announced the indefinite suspension of its chairman, Mr Edet Effiom, following a vote of no confidence passed on him on Monday. The decision to suspend Effiom emerged after several independent investigations raised serious concerns about his conduct in office. Reports indicate that Effiom has been issuing official letters to authorities without proper consultation and has allegedly been seeking personal favours at the expense of the council’s integrity. Further allegations suggest that Effiom, in collusion with Mrs Nkoyo, the Governor’s Special Adviser on Inter Party Affairs, misappropriated relief materials intended…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old suspect, Usama Mohammed, on charges of criminal conspiracy, trespass, and armed robbery. This arrest follows a distress call made by a victim on August 2, 2024, reporting a violent home invasion by a group of armed robbers. In a statement released to journalists on Sunday, the Police Spokesperson, SP Ahmed Wakili, detailed the events leading up to Mohammed’s arrest. A victim reported that the robbery occurred around 9:40 pm, during which four assailants armed with knives and cutlasses broke into the home. The robbers made off with an Itel A70 mobile…
On Friday, the Jigawa State Magistrate Court in Dutse ordered the remand of Umar Danjani, a key suspect in the recent violent protests in Jigawa State. Magistrate Auwalu Sani decreed that Danjani be held in Birnin Kudu Prison for a period of two weeks. The court’s decision follows a series of unrest that began as a peaceful protest but escalated into violence, resulting in significant casualties and property damage. According to reports, the unrest led to the death of two individuals, numerous injuries, and extensive damage to buildings. Additionally, properties valued at millions of Naira were looted and set ablaze…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has expressed significant concern regarding President Bola Tinubu’s recent national address, particularly for its failure to address the severe security issues plaguing the North-West and other northern regions of Nigeria. In a statement released on Monday, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, voiced disappointment over the President’s omission of the escalating security crisis. The NEF highlighted the persistent issues of banditry, kidnapping, and rape that have led to widespread fear and insecurity across the northern states. These criminal activities have severely impacted local communities, resulting in abandoned farmlands, shuttered schools, and devastated…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has condemned the policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a “toxic mix of incompetence, corruption, and callous disregard for human life.” The critique came in a press statement issued on Sunday, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast addressing the nation’s economic challenges. In his address, President Tinubu pledged to implement palliatives aimed at mitigating the current economic difficulties. However, the CNPP dismissed this as a “grossly inadequate response” to the widespread protests across the country. James Ezema, Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the CNPP, criticised the President’s speech as a…
The Labour Party (LP) in Delta State has formally requested the cancellation of the recent council elections in Aniocha South Local Government Area. This request has been made through a petition submitted to the Delta State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal in Asaba. The party cites “substantial non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act” as the basis for its grievance. The Labour Party’s petition challenges the results announced by the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC), which declared Jude Chukwunweike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the council polls. The LP has named DSIEC, Jude…
A former presidential Adviser, Dr. Doyin Okupe has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Address on the ongoing Hunger Protest in the Country didn’t disappoint Nigeria, however highlights Economic Challenges and Achievements, Calls for Patience and Dialogue. Dr. Doyin took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his opinion. He wrote: “In a recent address, President Bola Tinubu has provided a candid overview of the daunting economic conditions inherited by his administration. The speech has been notable for its transparency regarding the severe financial and economic challenges faced since taking office. For the first time, President Tinubu explicitly detailed the precarious…