President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday urged the Senate to consider and confirm Dr. Olatunji Bello as the Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Additionally, the President submitted three nominees for consideration and confirmation for appointments in the Police Service Commission (PSC). The nominees are Retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashim Argungu as chairman, Chief Onyema Uche as secretary, and Retired DIG Taiwo Lakanu as a member. During the plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the President’s letters of nomination and forwarded them to various committees for further legislative work. Bello’s…
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The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Uba Sani to promptly announce a date for the council elections. The party criticized the appointment of transition committee chairmen to administer the councils, arguing that it violates Nigeria’s constitution. Felix Hassan Hyat, the PDP State Chairman, stated, “We are battle-ready for the local government elections and there’s no room for caretakers in the Constitution of Nigeria.” He urged the APC government to establish and announce an election program. Additionally, the PDP demanded that the state electoral body, KADSIECOM, maintain its independence from the ruling All…
The Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is embroiled in a fresh crisis ahead of the State Congresses scheduled for July and August. Members of the State Caretaker Committee are at odds with their chairman, accusing him of denying members access to forms necessary for vying for vacant positions. Mr. Ibrahim Tafashiya, spokesperson for the aggrieved party members, addressed a press conference at the PDP National Secretariat, warning that the party is at risk of losing more ground. Tafashiya stated, “Since the National Working Committee (NWC) set up the current Caretaker Committee on April 17, 2024, its…
Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara has expressed concern over the destructive impact of “politics of bitterness” in the state. He cautioned politicians to be mindful of their actions to avoid undermining the state’s peace and economic growth. Governor Fubara made these remarks when he received a delegation from the House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours, led by Chairman Nnolim Nnaji, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. The delegation visited Rivers State for oversight functions at the Port Harcourt and Onne sea ports and Bonny channels. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi,…
The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has challenged Governor Alex Otti to provide details of the 90 roads he claims to have rehabilitated during his first year in office. In a statement signed by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the Abia State PDP, Elder Amah Anraham, the party called on Governor Otti to name the roads and disclose the costs associated with these contracts. The PDP also demanded proof that due process and the provisions of the Abia Public Procurement Act were followed in awarding the contracts. “The attention of the Abia PDP has been drawn…
Chief Ayirimi Emami, the leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta South Senatorial District, has expressed confidence that the party’s chairmanship and councillorship candidates will win the upcoming Delta State local government election if conducted in a free and fair manner. Speaking in Warri, Delta State, Emami made this declaration while presenting campaign materials to the party’s chairmanship candidates in Warri South, Warri North, and Warri South-West LGAs. Emami stated, “If there is any election, our candidates are going to win. Therefore we must all go out and campaign; if you don’t campaign, nobody will vote for you.”…
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for an unidentified officer who allegedly extorted N810,000 from a motorist in Onitsha. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu raised the alarm on his official X handle on Tuesday, claiming that police officers had extorted the sum from the motorist. According to Gwamnishu, during a stop-and-search operation, one officer allegedly planted marijuana in the victim’s car and accused him of being a drug dealer. The victim, in an audio-visual post shared by the activist, alleged that the officers seized his phone and threatened to kill him. Reacting to the allegations, the command’s Public Relations…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1.426 million linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji delivered the verdict on Tuesday, granting the Federal Government ownership of the funds following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC stated, “Of the total sum of $26,555,000.00 received by Donatus Limited, the balance standing in the said account as of today is $1,426,175.14. It is the balance in the account that the applicant seeks to forfeit to the Federal Government of Nigeria, which has…
As the world marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called for more concerted efforts to prevent drug abuse and support those battling addiction. Obi emphasized the need for the government to address the menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking through rehabilitation programs and stringent penalties for traffickers. In a statement issued on Wednesday via his X handle, Obi lamented that drug and substance abuse have led to high crime rates, moral decay, and various health hazards, significantly reducing productivity, especially among the youth. Citing…
Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, to discuss the proposed new minimum wage. This development follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision on Tuesday to step down the memo on the minimum wage. InfoStride News recalls that the 36 governors previously rejected the federal government’s proposed N62,000 minimum wage, stating that some states would need to borrow money to implement the amount. However, organized labour is insisting on a N250,000 minimum wage. According to reliable media outlets, Halima Ahmed, Acting Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), disclosed…
Dr. Aisha M.Z. Anka, Zamfara State Commissioner of Health, has raised alarm over the high risk of maternal deaths faced by over 950,000 women in the state. The commissioner made this known during the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop aimed at preventing maternal deaths for health workers in the state. The workshop, held in Gusau, was organized by the Health for Life and Development Foundation in collaboration with the Zamfara State Ministry of Health and the Hospital Services Management Board, with support from the United Nations Population Fund. Dr. Anka highlighted that Nigeria accounts for 14 percent of global…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced its readiness to commence the Orientation Course programme for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream One set of Corps Members. In a statement signed by Eddy Megwa, NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, it was revealed that all prospective Corps Members can access their call-up letters on their dashboards starting Tuesday. “Prospective Corps Members are to report to their various Orientation camps between Wednesday, June 26, and Monday, July 1, 2024. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024,” the statement read. The Director General, Brigadier General Y.B. Ahmed, advised…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, approved the procurement of 33 Mikano CNG-powered vehicles at the cost of N1.99 billion to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The approval was announced by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, during a press briefing at the end of the meeting. “The procurement of 33 Mikano motor vehicles, CNG-powered, is to boost the operation of NDLEA. The council considered and approved it,” Fagbemi stated. In addition, the minister disclosed that the council approved the procurement…
Bandits have launched a terror attack on Danbaza community in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting 47 people. The incident, which occurred on Monday morning, has left the community in fear and distress. According to Mustapha Danbaza, a resident of the village, eleven members of one family were among those kidnapped. Danbaza also noted that a few weeks ago, bandits attacked a commercial vehicle loaded with passengers in the same area, and nothing has been heard about the victims since. Maradun, the hometown of former governor Bello Matawalle, who is now the Minister of State for Defense, has…
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares for its congress in Benue State slated for August 31, two chairmanship aspirants, Chief Patrick Ogbu, former Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and party chieftain Chris Abah, have officially declared their intentions by picking up nomination forms. The aspirants were present at the state secretariat of the party in Makurdi to collect the forms, each costing N1 million. Speaking after obtaining his form, Chief Ogbu said, “Let’s work together to build a party that we can all be proud of, a party that truly serves our community and makes a positive…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed confidence that he, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, and other relevant stakeholders can resolve the party’s leadership crisis. Obi stated that the party’s National Executive Council (NEC), along with himself and Otti, will meet in accordance with the LP’s constitution to address the leadership issues. He also mentioned that the decision to retain LP’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, would be made collectively by the stakeholders. Obi made these remarks while addressing reporters after meeting with the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Transition Committee, headed…
A Former presidential candidate and veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, has congratulated celebrity couple Davido and Chioma on their wedding. Momodu, who is an uncle to Davido’s first baby mama, Sophia Momodu, extended his congratulatory message on behalf of the Momodu family. He prayed for God’s blessings on their union, wishing them “good health, prosperity, and unlimited happiness.” On his X handle, Momodu wrote: “On behalf of the Momodu family of Ihievbe, Edo State, I wish to send our heartiest congratulations to @davido and his lovely wife @chefchioma on this special day of their wedding. “May GOD almighty bless the union…
The Federal Government has pledged to ensure that none of its 256 custodial centres across the country suffer the same fate as the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, which was compromised on April 24. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this vow after inspecting the ongoing 3,000-capacity Custodial Centre in Karshi, Abuja, and both the old and new custodial centres in Keffi, Nasarawa State. Tunji-Ojo reiterated his commitment to relocating some custodial facilities that face the challenge of urbanization. InfoStride News recalls that on April 24, heavy rainfall destroyed the walls of the Suleja Custodial Centre, resulting in the…
The Bauchi State Government has announced that despite being on the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) watch list, the state has not recorded any cases of cholera in 2024. In a telephone conversation with the media, Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adamu Umar Sambo, clarified that while the NCDC included Bauchi among the states that reported cholera cases this year, there have been no confirmed cases in the state. “Although the NCDC announced that Bauchi is among the states that recorded cholera this year, we do not have any confirmed cases yet,” Dr. Sambo stated. “Thirty suspected cases were recorded…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched an armed Aviation Security (AVSEC) unit at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos to combat touting and illegal activities. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the launch on his X page. He stated that the new unit is mandated to arrest and prosecute touts and other suspected criminals operating within airport premises. Keyamo emphasized that this initiative aims to ensure a safer and more secure environment for passengers and airport users. He also mentioned plans to replicate the unit at other international airports across the country. “As part…