Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated an extensive youth empowerment programme aimed at training 8,000 young individuals across the state. This initiative is designed to enhance skills, reduce unemployment, and curb street crime by providing vocational training and entrepreneurial opportunities. Speaking to media outlets on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Aghamba, detailed the scope and objectives of the new programme. This marks the second phase of the initiative, following a similar programme launched in 2023. The current scheme is set to span eight months and will be executed in several phases. Aghamba explained that the…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Adamawa State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal has been presented with nine petitions challenging the results of the recent local government elections held on July 13. The majority of these petitions come from candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with one additional petition from the Labour Party (LP). These petitions collectively dispute the outcomes across the state’s 21 local government areas, where all the declared winners are from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petitions reflect significant discontent with the election process, with allegations of irregularities and procedural violations that the petitioners argue undermined the fairness of the…
The Adamawa State Local Government Election Petitions Tribunal has been inundated with nine petitions contesting the outcomes of recent local government elections across the state. These petitions primarily come from candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and one from the Labour Party (LP), all disputing the results of the elections held on July 13. The elections saw all 21 local government councils in Adamawa State return chairmen from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The petitioners are questioning the legitimacy of these results, alleging various irregularities and breaches in the electoral process. Among the petitioners are Mohammed Jalo, Mustapha Yusuf,…
In a long-awaited development, Aaron Uzodike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been officially sworn in as the representative of the Aba North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly. This ceremony took place on Tuesday, following a prolonged legal and political battle that has spanned several months. Uzodike’s path to the assembly was marked by a significant legal victory. Initially contesting the 2023 House of Assembly elections under the PDP banner, Uzodike’s win was confirmed by the Court of Appeal in Lagos. The court’s decision overturned the earlier victory of Destiny Akara Nwagwu from the Labour Party…
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has initiated a full investigation following the tragic death of a night guard in Ikirun. The guard, identified as a middle-aged man known locally as Ibariba, was found murdered while on duty at a shopping complex located along Station Road in Ikirun. According to Adeleke Kehinde, the spokesperson for the NSCDC in Osun State, the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. She reported that the NSCDC operatives had promptly visited the crime scene to gather evidence and assess the situation. Adeleke detailed that the deceased,…
Severe flooding caused by persistent heavy rainfall has led to the tragic deaths of at least three individuals in the Bauchi North Senatorial District. The torrential rain, which lasted for three consecutive days, has wrought widespread destruction, including the loss of domestic animals, extensive damage to farmlands, and the destruction of valuable property estimated in millions of naira. In response to the calamity, Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Mohammed has taken decisive action by establishing a high-level committee to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate relief efforts. The committee is led by Barr. Ibrahim Kashim Mohammed, the Secretary…
A middle-aged man, identified only by the alias “Mosquito,” has been brutally murdered by suspected cultists in Ijagun, located in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. The victim, reportedly a member of the Aye confraternity, was discovered with severe injuries, including gunshot wounds and machete cuts. His left hand was also found to be missing. The Ogun State Police Command released a statement on Monday detailing the tragic incident. According to the statement, the police were alerted to the scene by a distress call received around 11:40 PM on 11 August 2024. The report indicated that a violent confrontation…
In a recent statement marking the 2024 United Nations International Youth Day, the Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to alleviating the immediate challenges posed by its policies, which are designed to secure a brighter future for the nation’s youth. The theme for this year’s celebration, held at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, was “Enhancing the Nigerian Youth’s Value for National Security Intelligence.” The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, who was represented by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr James Sule, underscored the government’s commitment to initiatives aimed at improving the lives of young Nigerians.…
Mr Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) for Ogun State, has sharply criticised an online media report that suggested the withholding of public school students’ results was due to financial arrears owed by the Ogun State Government. The report, according to Suberu, is not only misleading but also unfounded. In a statement made to journalists on Tuesday morning, Suberu addressed the allegations head-on. He labelled the report as “mischievous” and “unbalanced,” and firmly stated that there is no financial indebtedness between the Ogun State Government and WAEC. He clarified that the delay in releasing…
Senator Shehu Sani has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action and make real the proposed increase in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members’ allowance, following widespread confusion over a recent report. In a statement posted on his X account, Sani expressed frustration over the government’s handling of the situation, where corps members celebrated the news of an allowance increase, only to later learn that it was untrue. “The youth corps members jubilated over the N70,000 increment only to be told it’s fake news. The FG should turn this fake news into reality; this fake is a…
On Sunday afternoon, two Chinese nationals, Chen Wenguang and Liang Ding, were abducted by suspected kidnappers in the Kémta/Abule-Owu area along Onigbedu Road in Ogun State. The victims, who are associated with Good One Carton Company located in the area, had left the company premises around 1:45 pm to visit friends without any security detail. The kidnapping incident has sent shockwaves through the local community and prompted a swift response from the state’s security apparatus. According to reports gathered by InfoStride News, the foreigners were seized while they were on their way, and their abduction was later confirmed by the…
The Ikolo community in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State has issued a desperate plea for assistance from both state and federal authorities following a series of violent incidents allegedly instigated by their neighbouring community, Aku. This call for help comes in the wake of accusations and violence that have exacerbated an ongoing land dispute between the two communities. On Monday, Chief Jude Okike Odo, the President General of Ikolo, addressed the media to clarify recent reports suggesting that his community was responsible for attacks on Aku. According to Odo, these reports are not only inaccurate but also misleading.…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent bombing of the Action Peoples Party (APP) secretariat in Rivers State. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has prompted the Council to call on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against those responsible. In a statement released by Mrs Chinyere Kalu, IPAC’s National Publicity Secretary, the Council expressed grave concern over the incident, labelling it a severe threat to both political stability and public safety. “This heinous act has not only instilled fear and terror among the residents but also jeopardises the…
After a two-year tenure, Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration in Anambra State has officially announced plans to conduct local government elections. The announcement marks a significant step forward for the state, fulfilling a long-awaited promise. The news was shared by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) through a press statement released on Monday. The statement, signed by Genevieve C. Osakwe, the Chairman of ANSIEC, confirmed that the local government elections are scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This development follows Governor Soludo’s recent inauguration of the new members of ANSIEC, which took place just a week…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a significant drug seizure at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos State, where 532 parcels of “Loud,” a potent synthetic strain of cannabis sativa (Indian hemp), were intercepted. This haul, weighing 265.25 kilograms, was discovered on Wednesday, August 7, inside a black Toyota Sienna bus that was part of a container marked MSMU 6029570 arriving from Montreal, Canada. In a statement released on Sunday, Mr. Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy for the NDLEA, detailed the circumstances surrounding the seizure. The drugs were found during a comprehensive joint inspection involving the…
In a devastating incident, a family of seven in Runjin Barmo village, Kajiji District, Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has tragically lost their lives after consuming a contaminated cassava meal. The unfortunate event unfolded shortly after the family ate the ill-fated cassava, which is suspected to have been tainted during its preparation. The deceased include Malam Abubakar, the father; his wife, A’ishatu Abubakar; and their five children. The tragedy struck after they had consumed the cassava meal during dinner. Reports indicate that while the same cassava had been prepared and consumed by other households in the village without…
In a brazen early morning attack on Sunday, gunmen abducted three individuals, including a lawyer, in the Nkpologwu community within Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The incident has sent shockwaves through the local population, underscoring the escalating security concerns in the region. According to eyewitness accounts and a video that has gone viral on social media, the armed men launched their operation between 7:30 am and 8:00 am. The footage depicts a vehicle overturned along the Nkpologwu-Akpo Road, which is suspected to belong to one of the victims. The chaotic scene captured in the video offers a glimpse…
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has denounced the recent bombing of its state secretariat in Rivers State, describing it as a terrorist act aimed at destabilising the region. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night shortly after a strategic meeting at the party’s office, thankfully did not result in any injuries among party members. In a statement to journalists at the party’s state headquarters in GRA Port Harcourt, Uchenna Nnadi, the National Chairman of APP, condemned the incident in the strongest terms. Nnadi accused the perpetrators of attempting to instil fear and disrupt the democratic process in Rivers State. “It…
As the off-cycle governorship election in Edo State approaches, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has underscored electoral offences as a significant threat to ensuring free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria. The Commission has expressed concern that such offences not only undermine the integrity of the electoral process but also exacerbate political tensions and incite violence. In a recent engagement with youth groups in Edo State, held to discuss the role of young people in the upcoming election scheduled for September 21, 2024, INEC’s Head of Legal Department, Mrs Rita Amadi, addressed these issues through a presentation titled “Electoral…
The Nigerian Senate has firmly refuted recent allegations suggesting that it unilaterally determines its own salaries and allowances or benefits from special fiscal packages provided by the Presidency. These denials come in the wake of a visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which has sparked renewed controversy surrounding the legislative chamber’s financial practices. In a statement released on Sunday in Abuja, Senate Spokesman Yemi Adaramodu addressed the accusations head-on. He clarified that the 10th Senate, which has been under scrutiny, has not received any form of financial patronage from the presidency. This clarification aims to quell public speculation and reinforce…