The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has extended his warm greetings to Muslim brothers and sisters in Kaduna State and across the world on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. In a statement released on Sunday, Governor Sani highlighted that the feast serves as a reminder of the importance and value of devotion, patience, and perseverance. He emphasized the values of selflessness, love, and compassion that Eid-el-Kabir embodies. “As we show love and care to our families and neighbors, let’s continue to pray earnestly for the peace and progress of our state and country,” Sani stated. Reflecting on his administration’s efforts,…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has called on the state House of Assembly to immediately swear in Hon. Aaron Uzodike, the member-elect for Aba North State Constituency. Despite the Appeal Court in Lagos restoring Uzodike’s mandate and sacking Destiny Nwagwu of the Labour Party (LP) months ago, Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa has yet to inaugurate the PDP member. Abia State PDP Chairman, Alwell Asiforo Okere, addressed the issue in a statement released on Saturday by the party’s Acting Publicity Secretary and Vice Chairman, Elder Abraham Amah. Okere instructed the PDP caucus in the state assembly to ensure Uzodike’s…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, braved the rain on Saturday to inaugurate the party’s campaign office ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. InfoStride News reports that Barrister Olumide Akpata is the party’s governorship candidate, with Alhaji Yusuf Asamah Kadiri as his running mate. Peter Obi, alongside other party chieftains, defied the rain to inaugurate the campaign office. They also participated in a road walk across major streets of Benin City and visited the Uwelu spare part market, where they received cheers from traders. Additionally, Obi paid a courtesy visit to…
Segun Adewale, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former chairman of the party in Lagos State, has announced his departure from the PDP to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adewale made the announcement during a news conference in Lagos on Saturday. His decision follows an indefinite suspension from the PDP in Alimosho Local Government Area, where he was accused of causing disaffection within the party and tarnishing its image. Before his suspension, Adewale had criticized the PDP for its inability to win elections in Lagos State since 1999, attributing the failures to corruption and disunity among…
President Bola Tinubu has removed Mamman Ahmadu from his position as the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale announced the decision in a statement issued on Saturday. “This is part of a larger reorganization effort in the public procurement system to reposition the agency for greater efficiency and transparency,” the statement read. The statement also directed Ahmadu to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau until a new Director-General is appointed. President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Ahmadu’s services and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has called on Nigerians to harness their diversity and maintain faith that the nation will overcome its current economic difficulties. In a Salah message conveyed to journalists on Saturday evening by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri emphasized unity and resilience. “Let us draw strength from our diversity and our shared humanity. Let us work together to build a brighter future for all,” Fintiri stated. Addressing the prevailing economic challenges, the governor encouraged citizens not to despair but to trust in the country’s capacity to surmount them. He extended his felicitations to…
In response to the recent cholera outbreak affecting 30 states across Nigeria, including neighboring Lagos, the Ogun State Government has introduced precautionary measures to prevent a possible outbreak within its borders, especially during the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, released a statement on Saturday emphasizing the governor’s concern for public health and safety given Ogun’s proximity to Lagos and the frequent interactions between the two states. The statement outlined several mandatory measures: – Sanitation Requirements: All households must have toilets. Homes without toilets are required to convert a room into a…
Former Imo State Commissioner for Internally Generated Revenue and Pensions, Prof. Vitalis Orikeze Ajumbe, has accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of insensitivity for demanding a N250,000 minimum wage. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Saturday, Ajumbe described the unions’ demands as unrealistic and unsustainable. He argued that labor unions should prioritize the revival of critical infrastructure, such as the Ajaokuta Steel Industry, to improve internally generated revenue, rather than pushing for an impractical wage increase. “The N62,000 minimum wage proposed by the Federal Government was already a strain on many state budgets,” Ajumbe…
Danjuma Bello Sarki, a former Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and candidate for the State Party’s Chairmanship Seat, has vowed to lead the party to victory in the 2027 elections if elected. Sarki made this pledge during his campaign flag-off at the party’s offices in Zonkwa, the headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government, and in Kafanchan, the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Areas. He expressed confidence in his aspiration, emphasizing that it was backed by the people and party members. “I have heeded your call because you believe in my capability, vibrancy, connections, and wisdom to revamp…
Detectives from the Rivers State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have arrested and detained His Royal Highness, Eze Cyprian Amadi-Worenwu, the Eze Risi Ohia-Emeri Abali of Rebisi. The arrest follows allegations that Eze Amadi-Worenwu threatened the lives of retired Justice Adolphus Enebeli and his family members. The royal figure is accused of making threats against retired Justice Enebeli after a judgment was delivered against him on March 28, 2023, in a case involving traditional chieftaincy. In a petition to the Commissioner of Police, retired Justice Enebeli claimed that Eze Amadi-Worenwu, angered by the ruling, threatened to kill him, his children, and…
Suspected bandits attacked the Abaji Divisional Police Headquarters and a nearby commercial bank in Abuja on Thursday evening. The assailants, numbering about 15, launched simultaneous assaults on both locations around 5:00 PM. During the incident, a police officer and two of the suspects were killed. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the attack to Journalists on Friday. She reported that operatives from the command, in collaboration with the military, engaged the gunmen in a shootout, resulting in the casualties. Three suspects, including a reported leader of the gang identified simply as Usman, were…
A 25-year-old woman, Temitope Adetanju, has been arrested for allegedly inserting a piece of firewood into the vagina of a 12-year-old girl in Isewo, Obada Oko, Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. The incident reportedly occurred after the girl, whose name has been withheld, stole a biscuit worth ₦200, Milo worth ₦150, and Mr. Fruit worth ₦300. According to reports, the child was subjected to severe physical torture by her guardian, Adetanju, due to her stealing habit. Confirming the incident, the Ogun State police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said it happened around 11:00 am on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Adetanju…
Dr. Farah Dagogo, a former House of Representatives member, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to develop effective economic policies to alleviate the suffering and hardships faced by the majority of Nigerians. In a statement released by his Special Assistant, Ibrahim Lawal, Dagogo described the current living standards in the country as “grim,” expressing concerns that all indicators suggest “further pains for the citizenry.” In his Eid-ul-Adha (Sallah) message to Muslims across the country, Dagogo expressed dismay over the continued misery experienced by the people despite Nigeria’s abundant natural resources. “Today, yesterday, and especially in the past year, the…
Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, has refuted claims that the 10th Senate is considering a clause for the seizure of state and local government funds in the proposed new Minimum Wage Bill. In a statement issued on Saturday, Adaramodu emphasized that the new Minimum Wage Bill being proposed by the Executive does not include any provisions for the seizure of funds in the event of non-compliance by state governments. Reacting to reports suggesting that lawmakers plan to propose the seizure of statutory allocations for states and local governments defaulting on the new…
Governor Bassey Otu has acted on the resolution of the Cross River State House of Assembly, which urged the removal of HRM (Dr) Etim Okon Edet, the chairman of the State Traditional Rulers Council, citing alleged brutality and an eight-year overstay in office. In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, the governor approved the immediate dissolution of the Cross River State Council of Chiefs, chaired by Dr. Edet, who is also the paramount ruler of Bakassi LGA. “The governor’s action is pursuant to Section 4 of the State Council of Chiefs law, Cap…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is set to bolster its fleet with the delivery of 50 brand-new aircraft over the next two years. These planes will be stationed in NAF formations across the country, including Adamawa State, to enhance efforts in containing insecurity in the northeast region and beyond. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshall Hassan Bala, made this announcement on Friday during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as part of his visit to tour the operational units of the Nigerian Air Force in Adamawa State. He informed the governor that the state would soon experience…
No fewer than 197 personnel from the Nigerian Armed Forces have been deployed to Gambia for peacekeeping missions. The deployment was announced on Friday by Maj-Gen. Boniface Sinjen, Chief of Operations of the Nigerian Army, during a briefing in Jaji, Kaduna State. The 197 troops began their Pre-Deployment Training (PDT) on May 4, 2024, at the Martin Luther Agwai International Leadership and Peacekeeping Centre (MLAILPKC) in Jaji. Maj-Gen. Sinjen emphasized that the training aligns with the commitment of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to deploying highly skilled peacekeepers in support of international peace and security efforts.…
As the September 21 governorship election in Edo State approaches, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over alleged intimidation by Governor Godwin Obaseki and threats of arrest by the state’s Commissioner of Police. In a petition addressed to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, the APC Chairman in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, accused Governor Obaseki of using state security apparatus to suppress opposition. Tenebe stated that he had been summoned by the State Commissioner of Police, a move he believes is intended…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of the Concerned Members of the All Progressives Congress have criticized the Martins Amaewhule-led faction of the Rivers State House of Assembly for allegedly reneging on their defection to the party. This comes after the political crisis in the state saw some lawmakers, led by Speaker Martins Amaewhule, announce their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in December 2023. However, Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently declared their seats vacant, citing the illegal mode of their defection. Subsequently, reports indicate that the lawmakers have claimed they are still…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has established over 200 mobile courts nationwide to prosecute traffic offenders during the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operations. FRSC Corps Marshal Malam Shehu Mohammed announced this during a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, detailing the Corps’ preparations ahead of the Sallah celebration. Mohammed highlighted recent challenges to road safety, noting the increase in unsafe practices such as using trailers and trucks to transport people, night travel, driver fatigue, speed violations, driving under the influence, and vehicle overloading. “The Corps has intensified efforts to address these issues head-on,” Mohammed stated. He emphasized that the FRSC…