The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called for the immediate resignation of Osarodio Ogie, the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming September 21, 2024, governorship election. Emperor Jarret Tenebe, the acting chairman of Edo State APC, made this demand in a statement released to journalists in Benin City, just 72 days before the election. “By remaining in office while posing as a running mate in the gubernatorial election, Mr. Ogie is in violation of public service rules, which prohibit a public servant from using public resources to fund their…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
Hon. Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, the Labour Party governorship candidate in the 2023 Enugu State election, has lauded the Supreme Court’s decision granting full autonomy to local government areas. The apex court’s ruling on Thursday ends the governors’ control over local government finances, a development that has been widely celebrated across the nation. In a statement personally signed by Edeoga, he described the landmark judgment as a significant step towards ending the long-standing constitutional violations by state governors. “During my campaign, I pledged that local government funds would be sacrosanct,” Edeoga recalled. He urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo State has elected Olapade Ademola as their new chairman. Ademola was elected by members of the State Executive Council (SEC) of the NLC at a special meeting held at the state NLC secretariat in Akure. He replaces Comrade Victor Oladele Amoko, who retired. During the meeting, the 41 SEC members present unanimously decided that Ademola will serve as the new chairman of the NLC in the state. In his acceptance speech, Comrade Ademola vowed to enhance welfare packages for workers in Ondo State. “I want to thank the SEC members of Ondo State…
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has declared that local government chairmen have no more excuses for non-performance. The State IPAC Chairperson, Mrs. Temilola Akinade, made this statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of full financial autonomy for the 774 local government councils in the country, ordering the Federal Government to start direct payment of local governments’ funds to the councils’ exclusive accounts immediately. Akinade praised President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to local government autonomy…
The internal crisis within the Ebonyi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as former governorship aspirant Christian Usulor resigned from the party. Usulor, who served in the Ebonyi State Assembly representing Ezza South State Constituency from 2011 to 2023, announced his resignation in a letter dated June 8, 2024, addressed to his Ward chairman. The Ebonyi State PDP has faced significant turmoil, impacting its performance in the 2023 general election. Following the election, several party chieftains defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). As the party was on the brink of reconciliation, the National Working Committee…
The Delta State Police Command has ordered a massive deployment of personnel to ensure a hitch-free local government election slated for Saturday. Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda made this known in a statement by the Command spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, on Thursday. Abaniwonda announced that there would be a restriction of vehicular movement between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm on election day. However, those on special duties and students writing the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) exams are exempt from the restriction. “Ahead of the upcoming local government elections slated for July 13 in Delta, the commissioner of…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday affirmed Ahmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of Kogi State. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of justices held that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, failed to prove the allegations in their petition challenging Ododo’s election beyond a reasonable doubt, as required by law. The appellate court upheld the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which had ruled to expunge the evidence of the first witness called by the petitioners, deeming it hearsay.…
The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Mrs. Kehinde Fashola, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs and Brand Management Unit of the Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC), on Thursday. During an oversight visit to the Lagos State Water Corporation, the committee, led by Adebola Shabi, raised concerns about the lack of water supply in most homes in the state. Shabi requested a comprehensive report on the ongoing projects and the challenges faced by the LWC in producing water supply. Mukhtaar…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed intelligence indicating plans by terrorists affiliated with Boko Haram and the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) to attack the nation’s critical infrastructure. Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, disclosed this during a briefing on the armed forces’ operations on Thursday in Abuja. “We are aware of some of the plans to target some critical infrastructure in the country. Accordingly, we have emplaced measures to forestall such plans because some of such plans have been frustrated,’’ Buba stated. He emphasized that the military and security agencies responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has reiterated that Aminu Sani Jaji remains under suspension. This confirmation comes amid ongoing political tensions within the party. Speaking to Journalists via telephone, the state APC publicity secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, stated, “Jaji is still under suspension, and his suspension has not been lifted yet. Though he has the constitutional right as a Nigerian to gather his political supporters, he has no right to sack a constituted authority.” Jaji, a federal lawmaker, was suspended by his ward leaders for misconduct, a decision later ratified by the state leadership…
The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has released eligibility regulations for political parties participating in the upcoming local government election scheduled for February 15, 2025. The commission also announced its readiness to appoint electoral officers, assistant electoral officers, and other staff for the exercise. In a statement on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Yemi Badru, OSSIEC Chairman Hashim Abioye emphasized that the commission’s actions align with the timetable and schedule of activities for the Osun local council elections, initially released in February 2024. Abioye highlighted the urgency for political parties to conduct their primaries, stressing the importance of…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State criticized his predecessor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, during a solidarity visit from the people of Ogbakor Etche on Wednesday. Governor Fubara’s comments appeared to be a reaction to a video of Wike that circulated on social media last week. The video, which showed Wike dancing in a Versace blue street-style coat reportedly worth over N2 million, sparked widespread debate. Many concerned citizens criticized the former governor for spending a significant amount of money on fashion during a period of economic hardship in the country. Addressing the Etche people…
The crisis within the Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified with the emergence of a fourth faction led by Aminu Sani Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives representing Birinin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Federal Constituency. Previously, the APC in Zamfara was divided into three factions, each led by prominent figures: former Governor Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari, Minister of State for Defence Bello Mohammed Matawalle, and Senator Kabiru Garba Marafa. Aminu Sani Jaji’s faction has now added to the division, having established his own secretariat and appointed the state vice chairman as the acting state chairman of…
Matthew Iduoriyekemwen, the Director-General of the Asue/Ogie Campaign Council, stated on Tuesday that no political party in Edo State should rely on external influence to win the upcoming September 21, 2024, governorship election. During a solidarity march in support of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Asue Ighodalo, Iduoriyekemwen emphasized the importance of internal support and commitment. He led the march alongside other council members, including the party’s flag bearer, Ighodalo, and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie. Iduoriyekemwen noted that President Bola Tinubu has consistently been at the forefront of the fight for democracy in Nigeria. He urged the…
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the creation of a new Ministry of Livestock Development, calling it a waste of resources and a duplication of the existing Ministry of Agriculture. President Tinubu announced the establishment of the new ministry on Tuesday, citing the ongoing crisis between farmers and herders across the country. In a statement signed by its national secretary, Chief Peter Ameh, CUPP described the creation of the new ministry as a “political juxtaposition and financial misadventure.” “It is imperative to carefully analyze the rationale behind the creation of such a…
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has reaffirmed his commitment to free, fair, and credible elections. The governor made this statement today at the grand finale and mega rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Asaba, ahead of the local government council elections on Saturday. Governor Oborevwori expressed confidence in the victory of the PDP’s chairmanship and councilorship candidates, commending them for their diligent campaigning from community to community, unit to unit, and ward to ward. The mega rally provided the governor with an opportunity to campaign for the party’s candidates in Asaba. He also thanked the founding fathers of…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament expressed concern on Wednesday over the increasing irregular migration of youths from the subregion to Europe and other developed countries. During the 2024 First Ordinary Session of the parliament in Abuja, ECOWAS Parliament Speaker Memounatou Ibrahima highlighted the issue, noting that many youths emigrate through dangerous and irregular means. She called for the adoption of strategies to halt this perilous trend. Ibrahima urged Members of Parliament to propose ways to invest in the skills and capacity of West African youth and to explore their potential for the subregion’s benefit. The exodus…
The Kano Police Command has announced the arrest of a 22-year-old suspected kidnapper, Zakariyya Muhammad, just 16 hours after the abduction of an 18-month-old baby. In a statement released by the Police Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, Muhammad was apprehended on Thursday following a report from a resident who relayed that the victim’s father had informed him of the incident. The suspect had demanded a N2 million ransom for the baby’s release. The statement detailed that on July 4, 2024, at around 4 pm, a resident of Sabuwar Gandu Kwarin Barka Quarters, Kano, reported receiving a phone call from…
The missing hyena from Jos Wildlife Park has been found alive and safely returned to its cage. The Plateau State Tourism Corporation (PSTC) had previously alerted the public on Monday about the animal’s disappearance from the park. However, in a statement on Tuesday, PSTC management, led by Chuwang Pwajok, announced the successful recovery of the hyena. “The animal was discovered after a relentless search and immediately tranquilized and captured,” Pwajok said. The statement further read, “The Management of Plateau State Tourism Corporation would like to inform the general public that after relentless search and rescue efforts, the missing hyena has…
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a suspect accused of vandalism in the state. In a statement released on Tuesday, the command’s Corps Public Relations Officer, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, disclosed that the suspect, originating from Layin Tankin Magi in the Kura Local Government Area, was detained during midnight patrols by operatives from the Garun Malam Divisional Office. “The suspect was arrested while vandalizing transformer fittings and electric poles at Dakasoye Village, in the Garun Malam Local Government Area,” Idris-Abdullahi stated. Recovered items from the suspect included eight iron rods, three PHCN…