Vice President Kamala Harris is narrowly leading former President Donald Trump in a national presidential poll released Tuesday, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll. The poll, conducted on Monday and Tuesday, comes after both the Republican National Convention, where Trump formally accepted the nomination on Thursday, and Biden’s announcement on Sunday that he was leaving the race and endorsing Harris. Harris, whose campaign says she has secured the Democratic nomination, leads Trump 44% to 42% in the national poll, a difference within the 3-percentage-point margin of error. This compares with a marginal two-point deficit Biden faced against Trump in last week’s…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dissolved its State Working Committee in Kogi State. This decision was detailed in a letter signed by SDP National Chairman Alhaji Shehu Gabam and Secretary Dr. Olu Agunloye, dated July 22, 2024. The letter stated: “This is to officially inform your office that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party has received and considered reports on the activities and developments of the Kogi State Chapter and has, accordingly, dissolved the Kogi State Working Committee in line with the 2022 Constitution of the Party as amended. “Consequently, the National Working Committee has…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, as a blatant liar. According to APC, Obi’s alleged distortions and misinformation are calculated to mobilize outrage against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of APC, stated that Obi’s remark attributing Nigeria’s economic crisis to the nine years of APC-led administration is misleading and false. In a statement he signed, Morka said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was responsible for the country’s economic crisis, not APC. The statement by Morka reads partly: “The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has downplayed the possibility of suspending Governor Charles Soludo from the party. APGA’s National Chairman, Edozie Njoku, stated that other political parties would benefit if Soludo were suspended, making such a move unlikely. Addressing journalists in Lagos, Njoku said, “The current peaceful disposition in APGA made it unnecessary for the party. That would have sounded good for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and probably good for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “But, if we suspend Soludo today, who is going to be the beneficiary of that misadventure? It will be other parties. “There is…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Tuesday the arrest of ten individuals suspected of illegal mining activities in Oyo State. In a statement provided to media outlets in Ibadan, the EFCC disclosed that the suspects were apprehended in Ogbomoso. The arrests followed credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in the illegal extraction of solid mineral resources. The EFCC noted that the suspects were found with six trucks fully loaded with lithium. The names of the suspects, as listed by the EFCC, are Yunusa Adisa, Ganiyu Kazeem, Muideen Babayemi, Sulaiman Usman, Adeleke Waliu, Tiamiyu Rokeeb, Olusola Sunday, Oyedokun…
The Police on Tuesday arraigned a 24-year-old man, Adekunle Elijah, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged defilement and abduction of a 14-year-old girl. Elijah, whose address is unknown, faces a three-count charge of abduction, defilement, and unlawful touches. The Prosecutor, Inspector Ayodele Adeosun, informed the court that the defendant committed the offences on July 11 at approximately 11 p.m. at Off Transformer, Agadangba, Ajara, Badagry, Lagos. Adeosun stated that Elijah abducted the 14-year-old girl and had sexual intercourse with her. He further alleged that the defendant unlawfully touched the girl and removed her underwear before…
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Communications and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to the threat of a lawsuit by Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party. This comes after Onanuga recently accused Obi and his supporters of being behind the planned nationwide protests against the Tinubu administration over economic hardships. In a letter signed by his lawyer, Alex Ejesieme, Obi demanded that Onanuga retract his statement and issue an unreserved apology within 72 hours. Additionally, Obi is seeking N5 billion in damages for the allegation. Reacting to the legal threat, Onanuga posted on his…
The Osun State House of Assembly has begun the process of amending the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission and Local Government creation and Administration laws. This action follows a recent Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 local governments. During Tuesday’s plenary, Speaker Adewale Egbedun announced the bills slated for amendment: the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (Amendment No 1) Bill, 2024, and the Osun State Local Government Areas (Creation and Administration) (Harmonised) Bill, 2024. Egbedun emphasized the necessity of these amendments to align the legislative framework with the new legal landscape established by the Supreme Court’s ruling.…
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…
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…