Tony Okocha, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee in Rivers State, has revealed that former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has cautioned the party leadership against inviting him to any party activities. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, Okocha stated that Amaechi has remained unreachable since completing his law school. “You will recall that at some point he got into law school and from the one year in law school, he became incommunicado,” Okocha said. “You are also aware that at some point after the Presidential primary election, he also decided to disappear…
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Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, has voiced concerns over the criticism directed at Dangote Group, calling it “shocking and creating bad waves for Nigeria globally.” Adesina highlighted the significant barriers to entry and high capital costs associated with large-scale industries like railways and refineries. He questioned how many individuals or companies could undertake projects of the scale of Dangote Refineries, noting that in a nation reliant on importing refined petroleum for decades, the abnormal has become the norm. “No smart investor would make a $19.5 billion investment and want it to be undermined by importers,” Adesina stated.…
President Joe Biden has affirmed his unwavering support for Vice President Kamala Harris, declaring that he will be with her “all the way” in their ongoing campaign. In a call to campaign headquarters on Monday night, Biden, who is currently isolating with COVID-19 at his Delaware home, urged staffers to fully support Harris. “Embrace Kamala,” he told them, according to reports from The Guardian. Biden assured his team that despite his current isolation, he is committed to the campaign. “I’m not going anywhere,” he vowed, adding that he will be “out on the road” for Harris as soon as he…
Pastor Victor Akande, Chairman of the Accord Party in Osun State, has reiterated his position as the leader of the state chapter of the party, dismissing allegations against him as false and unfounded. Akande clarified his stance in a conversation with the media on Tuesday, addressing claims made by some party members who had suspended him for alleged anti-party activities during an emergency meeting in Ile-Ife in March 2024. The suspension, ratified by six executive council members and supported by 13 local government chairmen, accused Akande of unilateral decision-making and dictatorial behavior. In a communique issued at the end of…
Ezenwa Onyewuchi, the Senator representing Imo East and a member of the Labour Party (LP), has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onyewuchi’s defection letter was read on the Senate floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday. With this latest defection, the number of LP senators in the upper legislative chamber is now five. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, who also serves as the Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), was present in the chamber when the letter was read. Citing Section 68(1g) of the Constitution, Onyewuchi justified his defection by stating, “This decision is due to…
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) will secure all positions in the forthcoming Local Government election in Kogi State. Speaking at an expanded State Executive Committee and Critical Stakeholders Meeting in Lokoja on Monday, Ododo asserted that the APC has delivered exceptional performance in the state, setting the stage for an overwhelming victory in the October 19 Local Government election. Governor Ododo pledged that his administration would ensure a free, fair, and credible election at the Local Government level. He emphasized an inclusive approach, stating, “The election will be between 40 and…
The Nigerian Navy has announced that its Quick Response Team of the Forward Operating Base Bonny, under Operation DELTA SANITY, has destroyed a camp of suspected crude oil thieves and arrested two suspects in Bonny, Rivers State. The Director of Information, Naval Headquarters, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu, disclosed this in a statement. “The Quick Response Team of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base Bonny under Operation DELTA SANITY, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, engaged a group of suspected crude oil thieves in a firefight at Elem-Akrakama and Elem-Tombia general area of Rivers State,” Adams-Aliu said. He detailed that the suspects, armed and…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested two brothers for allegedly killing a man identified as Umaru. The suspects, Adamu Bamu, 35, and Manu Bamu, 32, from Kila village in Toungo Local Government Area, confessed to killing Umaru, whom they accused of witchcraft. According to state Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspects claimed Umaru used witchcraft to kill two of Adamu’s children. Adamu alleged that Umaru acquired witchcraft powers after losing all his cattle and had initially intended to use these powers to kill his own father and inherit his cattle. When Umaru failed in this plan,…
The House of Representatives has directed the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the distribution companies (DISCOs) to reverse the recent tariff hike for Band A customers. This decision came on Tuesday following the adoption of a report presented by the House Committee on Power. NERC had recently announced an increase, requiring Band A customers to pay N225 per kilowatt. The House has also resolved to investigate the tariff hike. Presenting the report, Chairman of the Committee on Power, Victor Nwokolo, emphasized that Nigerians cannot afford the new tariff. The Committee recommended a return to the previous tariff structure. The…
Amnesty International (AI) has cautioned President Bola Tinubu’s administration against threatening Nigerians planning to protest against the current economic hardship and hunger in the country. AI stated that threatening peaceful protesters is unlawful, emphasizing that Nigerians have the constitutional right to protest. The call for protests in August comes in response to the deteriorating economic situation under Tinubu’s government. In response, Tinubu’s media aide, Dada Olusegun, warned that potential protesters would face the strongest resistance of their lives if they proceed with the demonstrations. Olusegun stated that those who elected Tinubu would strongly oppose the protests. Reacting to this, AI…
Former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential candidate. Pelosi emphasized the importance of Democratic unity to defeat former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump,” Pelosi posted on X. This endorsement follows President Joe Biden’s decision to support Harris as the party’s candidate after stepping down from the presidential race due to health and performance…
The Ondo State Police Command has successfully rescued five individuals who were abducted by kidnappers at Elegbeka on the Akure-Benin highway last week. During the attack, the kidnappers killed the driver and a female passenger before abducting the five victims. According to a statement released on Monday by Ondo Police spokesperson SP Fumilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the victims were freed after intense pressure from police operatives forced the kidnappers to abandon them. “Policemen drawn from the Tactical Squad led by the Area Commander of Owo, ACP Olufemi Awoyale, continuously combed the bush with sustained technical support, frustrating the assailants and forcing them…
The Nigerian Senate and the National Council of Women Society (NCWS) have called for the inclusion of domestic workers in the proposed N70,000 minimum wage. This advocacy was made during a public hearing at the National Assembly on a bill aimed at the domestication and registration of domestic workers and employers in Nigeria. The public hearing on the bill, sponsored by Senator Babangida Hussaini representing Jigawa North West, was organized by the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang. Senator Osita Izunaso, representing Imo West, emphasized the importance of including domestic workers in the National…
The Ogun State Community and Social Development Agency (OGCSDA) has disbursed N206 million to 23 communities for the implementation of basic social infrastructure projects. The beneficiary communities span 17 local governments, including Kajola in Ewekoro, Opo in Ifo, Soseri and Ajebo town in Obafemi Owode, Itesi Ajabe in Odeda, Odo Otu and Idomila in Ijebu North East, Ayepe in Odogbolu, and Irolu in Ikenne local government areas. Additional recipients are Ayila and Alo in Ogun Waterside, Ipara in Remo North, Ewujomo and Soyindo in Sagamu, Ado Odo in Ado-Odo/Ota, Afintedo and Alakuta in Imeko Afon, Ilujoda-Iboro in Yewa North, Ilobi…
The North Central APC Forum has extended an invitation to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, Chairman of the North Central APC Forum, issued a statement explaining that the invitation aims to further the progressive outreach of the APC. The letter, titled “Invitation of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State to Join APC,” highlights recent consultations and meetings with party chieftains from Plateau State and the broader North Central region to finalize the invitation. The forum has already reached out to Mutfwang through…
Renowned political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has threatened a N500 billion lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, over allegations made against him. On Saturday, Onanuga accused the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his supporters of organizing nationwide protests scheduled for August. He specifically named Utomi and other Obi supporters as the organizers of protests against hunger, naira devaluation, and economic hardship in Nigeria, in a post on his X account. In a statement signed on Monday, Utomi, a chieftain of the Labour Party, denied these allegations, stating that he has been…
The Abia State Police Command has confirmed that six people, including Police Inspector Shehu Oyibo, two assailants, and three civilians, died in Aba on Sunday following an attack on a patrol team. According to the police, the incident occurred around 11:28 AM when operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) were attacked by armed assailants while patrolling along Ngwa Road by Mosque Junction. The assailants, reportedly operating in an ash-colored Sienna vehicle, opened fire on the police personnel. A press statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer ASP Maureen Chinaka detailed the events, noting that police operatives repelled the attack,…
The Zamfara State Government announced on Monday that it has completed all necessary arrangements to conduct local council elections by August 2024. This move is aimed at enabling local government areas (LGAs) in the state to collect their allocations. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Communication and Mobilization, Mallam Farouk Ahmad Shettima Rijiya, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the Government House in Gusau, the state capital. “Zamfara State Government supports the Supreme Court verdict on Local Government autonomy as it will attract more development,” Rijiya stated. He assured that the PDP-led government would ensure a perfect and credible local…
The leadership of the Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the State House of Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Godwin Obaseki over his alleged threat to burn down the country. InfoStride News reports that the State Acting Chairman of the party, Emperor Jarret Tenebe, made the call on Monday in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Tenebe said the governor, in a viral video, threatened to burn down the nation if the murderers of Inspector Akor Onuh, killed in last Thursday’s attack at the Benin Airport, are not…
Veteran Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo has urged the public to avoid the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo warned that following the Abure-led NWC would lead to being scammed of hard-earned money, describing the committee as a group of “ill-fated liars.” In a post on his X handle on Monday, Okonkwo dismissed a statement by the Labour Party’s NWC, which claimed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not reject its last convention. “My attention has been drawn to the updated lies of the rejected purported Abure-led NWC of Labour Party,…