President Bola Tinubu has vowed that the terrorists responsible for the recent bomb attack in Borno State will face severe consequences. Tinubu condemned the attacks, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries in Gwoza Local Government Area, describing the incident as a desperate act of terror. He stated that the attack reflects the mounting pressure on terrorists and the success in degrading their capabilities. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the president declared that those behind the violence will face justice. “We will not allow the nation to descend into an era…
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The Katsina State Government has requested an explanation from the Katsina State Emirate Council regarding the absence of several District Heads at the 2024 Idel-Kabir Hawan Sallah celebration. In a letter signed by Saki Rabiu Jibia, Director of Administration and Supply at Government House, the Governor’s Office directed the Emirate Council to provide reasons for the non-participation of these district heads in the celebration. The letter, dated June 27, 2024, referenced a previous letter from the Emirate Council dated June 7, 2024, and called for a prompt response. This development indicates the state government’s commitment to ensuring the involvement of…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has criticized the contractors responsible for handling the evacuation of drainages in the state for their lack of diligence. Idris expressed his frustration over the situation, revealing that despite allocating N100 million for the drainage clearing project, the refuse was not properly evacuated. In a video, the governor voiced his anger, showing the drainage left unattended after such a significant expenditure. Speaking in Hausa, he said, “We spent N100 million to clear this drainage, but this was left. It’s not free.” Governor Idris has since ordered the immediate disposal of the refuse abandoned by…
A violent clash between rival groups over a girlfriend has resulted in the deaths of 21-year-old Rabiu Shehu, known as Rambo, and another person in Gwallameji, Bauchi. The spokesman of the Bauchi State Police Command, SP Ahmed Wakili, revealed this in a statement made available to journalists on Friday. He stated that the incidents occurred on Thursday in Gwallameji, on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis, and Bakin-Kura, within the metropolis. According to Wakili, the first incident began when police received a distress call from Gwallameji, reporting that a group of hunters, led by 49-year-old Commander Saidu Musa, armed with machetes…
In a landmark moment of bipartisan, national, and sub-national cooperation, the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health, has brought critical focus to the escalating issue of malnutrition in Northern Nigeria. At a policy dialogue organized by the Athena Centre, held at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja on Thursday, June 27, 2024, the governors of Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states pledged to partner with the Federal Government and development partners to combat the rising scourge of malnutrition. In his opening remarks, Osita Chidoka, the founder and Chancellor of the Athena Centre, called on…
Barely two weeks before the local government council elections in Delta State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship candidate has passed away. Identified as Hon. Jumi Odaji, he was seeking a second term to represent Bowen Ward 20 (Agbassa & Alders Town) in Warri South Local Government Area in the upcoming July 13 local government election. Odaji died on Thursday night, and the cause of his death remains unknown at the time of this report. Meanwhile, some prominent Deltans have filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Asaba, seeking to stop the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC)…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday commenced its campaign rallies for the Ebonyi State local government council election in Ezza North. During the event at Ebiaji, the council headquarters, Ebonyi State APC Chairman Mr. Stanley Okoro-Emegha encouraged supporters to work towards the party’s victory at the polls. He emphasized the importance of unity among the supporters, urging them to view the party as an indivisible family. Okoro-Emegha expressed his commitment to making Ebonyi an opposition-free state by recruiting those who have not yet joined the APC during the campaign season. The party’s candidate in Ezza North LGA and Chairman…
Former First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has appealed to Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, to resolve their differences and prioritize peace. Addressing the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, Mrs. Jonathan emphasized the need for governance and urged both leaders to move past election-related conflicts. “We at this point plead that election has come and gone, and now is the time for governance,” Mrs. Jonathan said. “As a peace advocate, I call on the warring parties in Rivers State to sheathe their swords and give peace a chance, knowing…
The Abia State government has praised the residents of Eket Street, popularly known as Ama Hausa, by Owerri Road in Umuahia, for the significant improvement in the sanitary condition of their surroundings. The area, which predominantly hosts the Northern community and the Umuahia Central Mosque, has shown remarkable progress in cleanliness. Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Asonye Ogbonna, acknowledged the efforts of the Northern traders and other residents in aligning with the state’s clean environment initiatives. Ogbonna highlighted the improved environmental conditions during his address to the Northern community. Ogbonna also inspected a spot near the Umuahia Central Mosque that has…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concerns over increasing poverty in Nigeria, highlighting the need to strengthen the country’s social protection system. This was outlined in a communique jointly signed by UNICEF Country Representative Cristian Munduate, EU Ambassador to Nigeria Samuela Isopi, and Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. The communique followed the 3rd Edition of the Social Protection Cross Learning Summit held in Abuja on Friday. The communique emphasized that Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous country, faces significant challenges in human capital development, including deficiencies in health, education, nutrition, water, hygiene,…
Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya has suspended the village head of Garin Majidadi, Mohammed Majidadi, and Abdullahi Panda, the councilor representing Kumo East Ward in Akko Local Government Area, due to their alleged involvement in the theft of an electricity transformer. The suspension, announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, was based on the Gombe State Local Government (Amendment) Law, 2013. Both officials were paraded by the police and are currently facing trial for conspiracy in the theft at Garin Majidadi. “The suspension is a preventive measure to ensure no interference in the legal process,”…
The Nigeria Police Force in Nasarawa State, in collaboration with the military, successfully neutralized a group of armed robbers on June 29, 2024. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of various stolen items. According to a press release by DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Nasarawa State Command, a distress call was received at approximately 0310hrs by the Divisional Police Officer in Karshi, reporting an ongoing armed robbery around the Karshi by-pass. Nansel detailed the swift response: “Upon receipt of the information, police operatives, in collaboration with the military, swiftly…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has alleged that the Nigerian government under President Bola Tinubu is currently implementing four national budgets simultaneously. In a statement issued on Saturday via his X handle, the former Anambra State Governor stated that available evidence confirms the government’s operation of multiple budgets. He described this practice as a blatant disregard for fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability, warning that it is a recipe for chaos, confusion, and catastrophe. Obi demanded an immediate reversal of the situation, advocating for a more responsible and transparent approach to budgeting. He stressed that neither…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down two sachet water factories in Owerri for operating in unhygienic environments. During a routine inspection carried out on Friday, NAFDAC also cautioned another factory in the Imo capital city. The affected factories are Elmabo Table Water and Sylchap Enterprise Table Water, while Giver Table Water received a warning over minor issues. Speaking to journalists at the end of the enforcement, the Imo NAFDAC Coordinator, Mrs. Mercy Ndukwe, explained that the factories were sealed for poor manufacturing practices. “We have invited them all to visit the NAFDAC office…
The Cross River State Government has been ordered not to evict the 1,415 allottees from the government-owned cocoa estate. A State High Court sitting in Effraya, presided over by Justice Ebri Eno, issued the ruling on Friday in a suit numbered HE/16/2024, involving Mr. Charles Mgbe and other allottees. The court granted an order of interlocutory injunction, restraining the state government from evicting the smallholder farmers pending the determination of the matter. Following the court session, counsel to the claimants, Ntufam Mba Ukweni, SAN, stated, “The order of injunction restrains the defendants, their agents, and servants from harassing, threatening, intimidating,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that it will be difficult for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to win the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum made this assertion while inaugurating the PDP National Campaign Councils for the Edo and Ondo governorship elections on Thursday in Abuja. Damagum pointed to the process by which the candidates emerged as a clear indication of the party’s strength and potential for victory in the elections. “We will not sit down and allow anybody to search, grab, and steal. We will be battle-ready for any…
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) has announced the postponement of the state local government elections from July 6 to November 16. Dr. John Chen, Chairman of the commission, disclosed this development while addressing newsmen on Friday in Makurdi. He cited logistical constraints as the reason for the change, emphasizing that the commission needed more time to prepare and procure necessary election materials. “We have commenced the process of rescheduling by developing a revised timetable that will accommodate all critical activities and allow sufficient time for adequate preparation,” Dr. Chen stated. He added, “Today serves as the date for…
The National Youth Leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Auwal Musa, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of politically targeting the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Musa stated that the EFCC has no justification to probe Kwankwaso, labeling the investigation as politically motivated. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Musa described Kwankwaso as an “honest and hardworking” individual and argued that investigating him would be a waste of time. He asserted that the probe was instigated by political rivals aiming to tarnish Kwankwaso’s image. “I challenge the EFCC to come up with…
Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice for Sokoto State, Barrister Nasiru Binji, announced on Friday that the deposed district heads in the state have indefinitely lost their royal and traditional status, as the court order on their reinstatement has been vacated. Binji explained that the court order, which had initially stayed actions against the district heads, ceased to exist seven days after it was granted. “The deposed district heads have not been reinstated, as the court order granted by the court has abated,” he said. Citing Order 13 Rule 3(3) of the High Court of Sokoto State Civil Procedure Rules…
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju on Friday criticized the ‘commando-style’ raids conducted by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Adeyanju urged the anti-graft agency to adopt more refined methods to avoid human rights violations. His statement followed an incident where EFCC operatives allegedly assaulted a lady in a Lagos hotel. Adeyanju described the EFCC operatives’ actions as a violation of the hotel staff’s rights. “We have observed with great concern the increasing disregard for citizens’ human rights and the adoption of commando-style investigation and arrest methods by officers of the EFCC,” he said. “The latest incident involves…