The All Progressive Congress (APC) has responded to the calls by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) seeking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s resignation. The APC Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, Seye Oladejo, on Sunday stated that Sanwo-Olu would not be distracted from his duties, adding that the unfortunate event in the State in the past two weeks remained regrettable and should not be used by parties to play politics. Part of the statement read: “The call for resignation remains the wish of a frustrated opposition battling its permanent implosion.” According to Oladejo, the dream of PDP to govern Lagos State through the…
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The army also says the number of its personnel deployed in the Lekki incident will not be disclosed. The Nigerian Army has indicated that it will not honour the invitation by retired Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe the recent shooting of endsars protesters by soldiers. The Lagos State Judicial Panel probing the shooting of Endsars protesters on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, has reportedly invited the Nigerian Army to appear before it to answer questions regarding the incident. But the army has kicked against the invitation by the panel led by retired Justice…
Senator Adeola’s calls are contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, in Abuja on Sunday. Senator Solomon Adeola; APC – Lagos West has called for the provision of urgent grant from the Federal Government to enable the Lagos State Government to rebuild and replace destroyed public facilities during the violence that trailed the EndSARS protest in the state. Senator Adeola, who is Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, also suggested that Lagos State be accorded a Special Status, following the massive destruction during the violence. Senator Adeola’s calls are contained in a statement by his Media Adviser,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Uthoko Na Eze Royal Family over the death of Igwe Alex Ezeoba Nwokedi, the Uthoko of Achalla. The message was conveyed by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. President Buhari also mourned with the people of Achalla community, the Igwe-in-Council of Achalla and the Anambra State government. Nwokedi was the former chairman, Anambra State Council of Traditional Rulers and former chairman of Nine Eastern States Council of Traditional Rulers. He was also Manager, Group Public Affairs of the NNPC and Chief Press Secretary to the then General…
The monarch says Governor Ayade does not answer anybody’s call. The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called out Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to step aside to enable an interim administration teach him how to handle administration and governance, Daily Trust reports The monarch blamed Governor Ayade for the looting and destruction of public and private properties that trailed the #endsars protest in the state last week. Speaking when Liyel Imoke, the former governor of the state paid him a visit on Saturday, October 31, 2020, the Obong said the attack happened partly…
The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has relaxed the curfew declared on the state with immediate effect. This was contained in a press release signed by Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos Commissioner for Information and Strategy, on Saturday. The statement read: “The curfew imposed on Lagos State after the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests has been lifted immediately. The 12am to 4am curfew imposed by the Federal Government to curb the spread of COVID-19 remains. “Lagosians are free to go about their business without any hindrance whatsoever. Security agencies will continue to discharge their duties. “Lagosians are urged to…
A retired military officer, Bode George, has declared that a former Governor of Lagos State has three jets. However, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain did not mention a name. In an interview with Arise TV, he stressed that greed was a major problem in Nigeria. The politician warned that if leaders and officials fail to act right, youths may descend on their graves after death. “Look at the former Governor of Lagos State, he has three executive jets, private jets. The other one, 900X, can fly from Lagos to New York. Where is his business? “Look at the Falomo…
There is low turnout of voters across the polling units in Akwa Ibom State during the 2020 local government elections held today, Saturday, October 31. Recall, the main opposition party in the State, the All Progressives Congress, APC did not participate in the election as it claimed it had lost confidence in the electoral umpire in the State. However, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, including eight other political parties fielded candidates for the elections. In Awa ward 1, Onna local government area of the State where the governor, Udom Emmanuel comes from, accreditation and voting which were done simultaneously started…
The Senate has summoned officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Germany for allegedly spending a total sum of N248 million without seeking approval from the National Assembly. The summon was raised by the Senator Matthew Urhoghide, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo South led Senate Committee on Public Accounts. The Committee is depending on a query issued by the Auditor General of Federation, Anthony Anyine against Nigeria’s embassy in Germany. The Auditor General in a petition submitted to the Senate Committee on Public Accounts has demanded the source of extra-budgetary spending by the officials of the Ministry…
The Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu Babajide has again relaxed the ongoing curfew in the state. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, the state government says the curfew will now start from 10 pm till 6 am with immediate effect. Omotoso declared that Lagos residents can now go about their business between 6 am and 10 pm from Friday, October 30, 2020. The statement reads, “The Lagos State Government has announced a further relaxation of the curfew imposed after the breakdown of law and order, following the hijack of the peaceful #EndSARS protests. “The curfew…