The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to intensify efforts to tackle corruption within Nigeria’s basic education sector. The commission’s Chairman, Musa Aliyu, made this commitment during a three-day capacity-building workshop for officials of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) and the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board (FCT-UBEB) on Tuesday in Abuja. Represented by the ICPC Director of Special Services, Mrs. Grace Agha-Ibe, Aliyu expressed deep concern over the detrimental effects corrupt practices have had on the education system. He emphasised the need for collective efforts to curb corruption, stressing that the basic…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has announced the formation of a reconciliation committee aimed at resolving internal grievances within the party. In a statement released to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital, on Tuesday, the party outlined the committee’s mission to mediate conflicts and strengthen party unity ahead of future political activities. The statement, signed by PDP spokesperson Andeta’rang Iremea, stressed that the reconciliation effort is crucial for addressing issues that have caused divisions among members. “The committee is expected to mediate and find solutions to conflicts within the party, ensuring that all concerns are addressed in…
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Austin Nwachukwu, has condemned the recent local government elections, describing the process as a “murder of democracy.” Nwachukwu accused the State Electoral Commission of being a willing tool in the hands of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration under Governor Hope Uzodinma. During a press briefing in Owerri, Nwachukwu expressed his dissatisfaction with the election process, claiming it lacked basic democratic principles. He alleged that the elections were not conducted at designated polling units as required by law, but rather in hotel rooms and offices of Sole Administrators across…
Former Governor of Edo State and current Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is “politically dead” following the outcome of the recent gubernatorial election in the state. Oshiomhole made this remark during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, while reflecting on the election results. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who polled 247,274 votes.…
Former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been infiltrated by members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun. Melaye made this claim in response to the recently concluded gubernatorial election in Edo State, where the PDP suffered a defeat. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Melaye expressed concern over the future of the PDP, pointing to the election result as evidence of internal sabotage. “With the destroyer called Damagun on the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has revealed the party’s intention to shift focus to Anambra State following its recent victory in Edo State. Ganduje made this known at the APC national secretariat in Abuja after Senator Monday Okpebholo was declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election. During his address, Ganduje outlined the party’s strategic plan to challenge the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra next year, with the aim of expanding the APC’s influence in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He stressed that the party is determined to replicate its successful…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its gratitude to the people of Edo State for their support in electing its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the new governor of the state. The party’s appreciation follows the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, confirming Okpebholo’s victory in the Edo State gubernatorial election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes to emerge victorious, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Kuta revealed…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed its views on the recent victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Okpebholo the winner on Sunday. In a statement released on Monday by Mrs Chinyere Kalu, the National Publicity Secretary of IPAC, the council hailed the outcome as a victory for democracy, noting that it would further strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process. “The good people of Edo State have spoken with their votes and expressed their confidence in the…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Godwins Omobayo, and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, all suffered defeats in their respective local government areas during Saturday’s governorship election. The election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 21, 2024, saw the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) making significant inroads, defeating key figures from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Obaseki, who hails from Oredo Local Government Area, lost to the APC, with the opposition party securing 30,780 votes, while the PDP trailed behind with 24,938 votes. Similarly, Dennis Idahosa, the…
In a pointed critique, Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has questioned the seriousness of any political aspirants hoping to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 without addressing the perceived issues within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amadi’s comments came in the wake of the INEC’s announcement declaring Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Edo State governorship election. The result has sparked controversy, with opposition parties expressing concerns over the integrity of the election process. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Amadi expressed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on his victory as the Edo State Governor-elect following the recent gubernatorial election. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje described Okpebholo’s win as well-deserved, noting that it reflected the trust and confidence the people of Edo State had in the progressive agenda of the APC-led administration under President Bola Tinubu. “The triumph of Monday Okpebholo is a testament to the confidence the good people of Edo have in the progressive vision and leadership of the…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has strongly criticised the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, expressing deep concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy. His reaction follows the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, which named Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Fintiri condemned the conduct of the election, describing it as “shameful” and raising doubts about the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process. “I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo Gubernatorial poll,” Fintiri said,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Okpebholo the winner on Sunday after he defeated his opponents in the keenly contested race. In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the APC national leadership, party officials in Edo State, and APC governors for their efforts in securing the victory. He noted that Okpebholo’s triumph reflects the strong support for the ruling party’s progressive ideals and the ongoing economic…
A tragic incident occurred in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, as a hippopotamus killed Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at the Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 60-year-old guard was attacked on Sunday while fishing in the Yauri River near Tillo Village. The animal, possibly perceiving Maigadi as a threat to its calf, reportedly attacked in self-defense. Local authorities confirmed the incident, with the Chairman of Yauri Local Government, Alhaji Abubakar Shu’aibu, announcing that Maigadi had been laid to rest according to Islamic rites…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised two armed vandals, recovered two AK-47 rifles, and arrested 18 suspected oil thieves in a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism across the Niger Delta region. According to details released on the Army’s official social media platform, the operation led to the destruction of 13 active illegal refining sites, the recovery of seven boats, and the discovery of eight illegal connection points. In total, over 60,000 litres of stolen crude oil and refined products were confiscated in various locations. The Army’s success followed credible intelligence about…
A devastating explosion, caused by a methane gas leak at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 workers, marking one of the most tragic workplace accidents in the country in recent years. The incident occurred on Saturday night around 9:00 pm local time (1730 GMT) in South Khorasan province. Reports indicate that approximately 70 workers were on site at the time of the explosion, with around 20 sustaining injuries. Initial figures had placed the death toll at 30, but as more bodies were recovered, the number of confirmed fatalities rose to…
Nine individuals have been arrested by the police for alleged vote buying and possession of pre-filled ballot papers during the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. The arrests were made in various parts of the state, with the suspects linked to vote-buying operations and voter intimidation tactics. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests and revealed that six suspects were apprehended at Aibotse Secondary School near Meremu Hotel in Auchi. The police reportedly recovered a large sum of money, weapons, and evidence of plans to intimidate voters in the area. Among the key suspects are…
The collation of results for the Edo State governorship election resumed on Sunday, with All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, taking the lead in 11 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the latest figures announced by the Returning Officer, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the APC leads with 275,329 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trails with 220,892 votes. The Labour Party (LP) is currently in third place, garnering 18,737 votes. The results from 17 of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. The ruling party won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in a sweeping victory. Announcing the results in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Muhammed Baba Okanla, stated that the APC secured all available seats in the local government polls. He praised the peaceful nature of the election and commended the professionalism of those involved. Speaking at a press conference, Okanla said, “Firstly, I’d like to express our heartfelt appreciation for…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Imo State chapter, has emerged victorious in all 27 local government chairmanship and 305 councillorship seats in the recently concluded local government elections. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), Charles Ejiogu, during a press briefing held at the Commission’s Secretariat in Owerri, the state capital. “All the candidates of APC have been officially declared winners as Councillors and Executive Council Chairmen-elect. The elections were conducted across 305 electoral wards and 27 local government areas (LGAs) in Imo State,” Ejiogu stated. While the APC celebrated its clean…