The Chessi community in Kulani District of Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State, has been hit by an outbreak of an unidentified disease, resulting in 12 deaths and over 50 residents being hospitalized. Medical doctors Israel James and Yakubu Maina, while addressing the press, confirmed that the disease is not cholera. They noted that blood and water samples have been taken to determine the nature of the illness. “Currently, more than 30 patients are bedridden with symptoms including severe headaches, high fever, jaundice, and stomach pain,” said Dr. James. The doctors advised the community to report any suspicious symptoms to…
Author: Ifeanyi N.
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to urgently implement measures to combat the looming food insecurity in the country. Additionally, the Senate has requested that the government outline the steps being taken to address this critical issue and communicate these measures to the public. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion on the urgent need to address food insecurity and the market exploitation of consumables in Nigeria during a plenary session. The motion was sponsored by Senators Sunday Karimi (APC-Kogi) and Ali Ndume (APC-Borno). Leading the debate, Senator Karimi highlighted that the prices of goods and household…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the special promotion of four Group Captains to the rank of Air Commodore, recognizing their unparalleled dedication and loyalty to the service. The promotion was disclosed in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, on Tuesday. Gabkwet noted that the promoted officers, who will also commence their retirement from the NAF, were decorated with their new ranks in the presence of their families, friends, and colleagues by the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar. The statement emphasized that this promotion,…
The Association of Eket Senatorial District Media Professionals in Akwa Ibom State has criticized Senator Godswill Akpabio’s assertions that his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, failed to execute any projects for the people of Ikot Ekpene and Eket Senatorial districts. The media group warned Senator Akpabio, who is also the Senate President, against provoking them into revealing documents that might not reflect well on his tenure as governor. In a recently surfaced video, Akpabio alleged that Mr. Emmanuel, during his governorship, did not leave any significant impact in both Ikot Ekpene, Akpabio’s district, and Eket, Emmanuel’s district. He made these comments…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a stern warning to criminals, declaring the state a no-go area for criminal activities. “If you test our will, we will smoke you out and neutralize you,” Abiodun said on Tuesday while receiving officers and men of the State Police Command who recently rescued a Nigerian and three Indian nationals kidnapped along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway. The governor emphasized his administration’s commitment to using all available resources to drive out criminals and make the state inhospitable for their operations. “I want to sound a note of warning to criminals that Ogun State is a…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has stated that only divine intervention can resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State. Posting on social media platform X, Sani wrote: “Rivers State has been left in the hands of God to solve the problem.” Rivers State has been experiencing significant political tension since Governor Sim Fubara assumed office. A power struggle between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has led to a contentious battle over political control in the state. The crisis has escalated to the point where two parallel speakers, Martin Amaewhule and Victor Oko-Jumbo, have emerged, each claiming legitimacy.…
It was confirmed on Tuesday that the main opposition political parties in Adamawa State will not be presenting candidates for the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 13. The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) are notably absent from the list of 12 parties fielding candidates for the election. Both the APC and SDP had previously expressed doubts about the Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission’s (ADSIEC) ability to conduct credible elections on the specified date, declaring they would not participate in the poll. Their stance was affirmed when the final list of 12 participating parties was…
Preliminary investigations by the UN Human Rights Office have confirmed that the children’s hospital destroyed in Kiev was directly hit by a Russian Kh-101 cruise missile. Danielle Bell, head of the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, made this announcement on Tuesday. Specialists reached this conclusion after analyzing video footage and directly examining the damage on site. Bell described the attack as “one of the most egregious we have seen since the onset of the invasion.” Staff managed to bring young patients to safety in the bunker shortly before the attack on Monday, averting what could have been…
Amid ongoing controversy surrounding the Samoa Agreement, 88 members of the House of Representatives have moved a motion urging the Federal Government to suspend the implementation of the contentious accord until all clauses are thoroughly addressed and clarified. The Samoa Agreement, signed by the Federal Government with the European Union, has faced significant backlash, with many critics concerned about the potential recognition of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) rights. On Tuesday, Representative Aliyu Madaki highlighted a clause on “gender equality,” describing it as a Trojan horse that could undermine the country’s moral values. The House has mandated its relevant…
A crisis erupted within the Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday concerning the formation of the campaign council ahead of the forthcoming off-cycle governorship election in the state. The party expressed discontent with its governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, accusing him of not involving the party in the selection of the campaign council members. Ajayi, through his spokesperson Samuel Ogunmusi, announced that the former National Vice Chairman (South West) of the party, Eddy Olafeso, would serve as the Chairman of the Ajayi Campaign Council. Additionally, the former state party chairman, Clement Faboyede, was appointed as the Director General of…
Chief Ayirimi Emami, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, declared on Monday that the party will resist any attempt by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) to manipulate the results of the upcoming local government elections in favor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidates. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, July 13. Chief Emami made this assertion during separate events in Ogbe-Ijoh and Koko communities, where he officially launched the campaigns for the APC chairmanship candidates of Warri South-West and Warri North local government areas. “APC has…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has addressed claims questioning his character, asserting that he is neither ungrateful nor a bad person. Speaking at a meeting with stakeholders of the Ikwerre ethnic nationality at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday, Fubara emphasized his appreciation for those who have supported him and his commitment to handling the state’s current political crisis with caution. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Governor Fubara stated, “I want to also say this: Fubara is not an ungrateful person. If I were a bad person, I can’t hide a…
The Kogi State Government has suspended two secondary school principals for alleged extortion and misconduct, as disclosed by the Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones, on Monday. Jones stated that several other school principals and head teachers are under investigation for similar offenses. While he did not reveal the identities of the suspended principals, he mentioned that one is from Kogi Central and the other from Kogi West. “The 30 per cent budgetary allocation to the education sector is still in place. Kogi State Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, is considering increasing it due to the importance…
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has refuted claims that a new chairman has been elected following the death of Fatai Adams. This denial was issued in a statement on Monday by the State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ikantu Peretei. Since Adams’ passing on February 14, the party’s state Deputy Chairman, Mr. Tola Alabere, has been serving as the Acting Chairman. Peretei clarified that the current State Executive Committee’s tenure would conclude on August 3. “The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter wishes to state that no state chairman has been elected to replace the former…
The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, has dismissed the purported suspension of the party’s National Leader and Presidential Candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, as baseless and orchestrated by expelled members. Dungurawa clarified that the individuals claiming to have suspended Kwankwaso and Governor Yusuf had been expelled from the NNPP long ago for engaging in anti-party activities and colluding with opposition forces to disrupt the party. “Let me be clear to you that these people who say they have suspended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and…
President Joe Biden has informed Democratic Party lawmakers that he will not step down as the party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November. The President has faced increasing pressure to withdraw his candidacy following several gaffes during a televised debate with his Republican opponent, Donald Trump. Despite the controversy, Biden declared on Monday that now is not the time to discuss his stepping down. Speculation has arisen that if Biden chooses not to run, he could nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place on the Democratic ticket for the November 5 election. However, in a letter…
The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC) has announced the indefinite postponement of the local government election previously scheduled for July 13. Dr. Joseph Aremo, Chairman of ODIEC, made this announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday in Akure, the state capital. Initially, ODIEC had slated the election to cover the 18 local government areas and 33 local council development areas (LCDAs). However, a state High Court ruling in June declared the creation of the 33 LCDAs by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu unconstitutional. The court highlighted that the law establishing the LCDAs was signed by the late governor in…
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the deaths of two individuals and the rescue of 18 others in a boat mishap that occurred on Sunday in Kwalgai village, Auyo Local Government Area. According to a statement released by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, the incident happened at approximately 10:00 p.m. when a canoe carrying about 20 passengers capsized en route to Hadin village. “On Sunday at about 2200hrs, the command received an incident report by the Divisional Police Officer of Auyo Division, that a group of marketers from Kwalgwai village in Auyo LGA numbering about…
The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the interception and seizure of contraband goods valued at N770,666,237 from April to June. The Area Comptroller, James Ojo, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, highlighting the command’s achievements. Providing a breakdown, Comptroller Ojo detailed the contraband seized, which includes: – 219 sacks and 1,725 parcels of cannabis sativa – 940 rounds of live ammunition – 44,466 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) – 2,227 pieces of pneumatic foreign-used tyres – 64 bales and 222 sacks of used clothes – 2,947 cartons of frozen poultry…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that a staggering 106,604 reported human rights abuses were recorded in June alone. The abuses included 1,667 cases of child abandonment and the killing of 19 security personnel. Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, Executive Secretary of the NHRC, revealed this information during the 6th edition of the Commission’s monthly human rights dashboard. He noted that June’s figures marked the highest number of human rights abuses reported in the past six months. Ojukwu expressed concern over the alarming increase in reported abuses but acknowledged that it was not entirely unexpected given the current situation…