The Anglican Primate of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the persistent attacks on military personnel, describing them as “a cancer on the nation.” Speaking on Sunday during his episcopal visit to St Matthew Anglican Church in Abuja, covering the Maitama and Mpape Archdeaconry, Ndukuba urged Nigerians to stand firm in their faith and trust in God’s intervention amid national challenges. He emphasized the importance of justice, dialogue, and addressing the needs of ordinary people, asserting that leadership should prioritize the welfare of citizens. The cleric encouraged Christians to remain faithful and patient, while also urging the government to…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of using brutal force to arrest 127 suspected internet fraudsters, including two women, at two clubs in Akure, Ondo State. In a statement titled “EFCC Akure Arrest: Setting the Records Straight,” signed by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, the agency emphasized that it would conduct a forensic analysis of the trending video depicting the arrests and prepare a case against those spreading what it described as a “distasteful stunt.” Oyewale urged the public to disregard the video, stating, “The Commission wishes to state that no suspect was assaulted, brutalized,…
The Northern Awareness Network has criticized Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, for his remarks regarding the recent South African elections. Obi had praised the South African election as a “shining example” of transparency and lamented the differences between South Africa’s electoral process and Nigeria’s, calling it a reflection of Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with democratic governance. His comments were made in a post on his X handle on Saturday. In response, the Northern Awareness Network, through a statement by its chairman Salihu Suleiman, argued that comparing the two nations’ electoral processes is misleading due to their…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged the Federal Government to establish a National Pastoralist Commission to safeguard the interests of herdsmen in Nigeria. In a statement issued by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, the forum emphasized the necessity of a special initiative to address the challenges faced by herders. NEF highlighted that past administrations have created agencies and programs like the NDDC and OMPADEC to address issues affecting specific communities in southern Nigeria. This call comes amidst ongoing debates about proposed legislation to phase out open grazing and establish ranching agencies. NEF also advocated for…
The Edo State Government has announced its resolve to eliminate criminal cult groups and ‘Okaigheles’ (youth leaders) from the state. This decision follows a recent attack on soldiers in the Okomu community by criminals and cultists. Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made this announcement on Sunday at the Military Base Hospital in Benin, where he visited soldiers and a police officer wounded in the June 7 attack in Okomu, Ovia South West Local Government Area. During his visit, Nehikhare assured that the Edo Government would cover the medical expenses of the injured officers. He also conveyed…
Salihu Mohammed Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on opposition parties and critical stakeholders across the country to mobilize Nigerians towards removing the APC from power in 2027. In a statement on Saturday, Lukman, who previously served as the Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), emphasized that dislodging the APC is essential to addressing the numerous challenges facing Nigeria. He asserted that defeating the APC in 2027 is achievable if opposition parties and Nigerians unite, drawing a parallel to the unity that succeeded in pushing the military back to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed two illegal refining sites along the banks of the Imo River on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, detailed that the air strikes occurred shortly after the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, met with Governor Alex Otti to discuss establishing a NAF Base in Abia State. Gabkwet reported that the illegal sites were near Obiaku, close to the borders of Imo, Abia, and Rivers states. The sites comprised two…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how he played a crucial role in saving President Bola Tinubu’s political career. This disclosure comes as a response to the belief that Tinubu assisted Atiku during his rift with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which led to Atiku contesting the presidential election on the platform of the defunct Action Congress (AC) in 2007. The 2023 PDP presidential candidate asserted that without his support, Tinubu’s political career might have ended at his tenure as the governor of Lagos State. In a statement through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said, “Vice President Kashim Shettima goofed…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured all 17 local government chairmanship seats in the recently concluded local government council election in Yobe State. Additionally, the APC claimed victory in all 178 councillorship seats across the state. Dr. Mamman Muhammad, Chairman of the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC), made this announcement on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Damaturu. “APC has won all the 17 chairmanships and 178 councillorships in the local government elections,” he declared. Dr. Muhammad further stated that the commission had received, considered, validated, and adopted the results for each of the 178 councillors of…
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has experienced a significant blow with the resignation of its Edo Central Vice Chairman, Francis Inegbeneki. In a letter dated June 6, 2024, addressed to the chairman of Ward 9, Opoji in Esan Central Local Government Area, Inegbeneki cited recent occurrences in his local government that conflicted with his political values as the reason for his departure. Inegbeneki emphasized the need for the APC to be repositioned in the state and stated that his resignation was in the best interest of the Edo Central Senatorial District. The letter reads: “There…
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has called on governors across the country to reduce their own salaries if they are genuinely committed to serving their people. Oguntoyinbo made this statement in response to the rejection of the Federal Government’s proposed new monthly minimum wage of N60,000 by state governors. The Federal Government’s proposal for a N60,000 minimum wage has been met with resistance from the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The NGF, through its Acting Director of Media Affairs and Public Relations, Halima Ahmed, argued that implementing the proposed wage would force…
Renowned rights activist and Co-founder of the Bring Back Our Girls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has called for the scrapping of the Nigerian Senate to reduce the cost of governance. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Yesufu responded to growing calls for Nigeria to abandon its bicameral legislature in favor of a unicameral system to alleviate financial burdens. Yesufu proposed that Nigeria could also consider reintroducing the parliamentary system of government to further reduce the heavy expenditures on the National Assembly. “We need to really and critically examine our democracy and look at what fits…
A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abiodun Salami, has advocated for the adoption of a unicameral legislative system in Nigeria to reduce the cost of governance. Salami, the former Assistant Publicity Secretary of the APC in Lagos, made this call during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. His comments come amid growing calls for Nigeria to abandon its current bicameral National Assembly in favor of a single-chamber legislature. A unicameral legislature consists of one legislative chamber, unlike a bicameral legislature, which has two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. Countries…
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has claimed that Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been distracted for nearly a year by individuals he described as “enemies of the state.” Kwankwaso made this statement on Saturday during Governor Yusuf’s declaration of a State of Emergency on education in Kano State. He lamented that although Governor Yusuf won the March 2023 gubernatorial election, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), his tenure has been hindered by continuous legal battles instigated by opposition forces. “Despite the fact that the governor was distracted for…
A coalition of civil society organizations, under the auspices of the Middle-Belt Pan Nigerian Forum, has called on the Labour Party candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to respect the outcome of the 2023 Nigerian general elections and move on. The coalition’s statement follows Obi’s repeated criticisms of the 2023 presidential election results. On Saturday, reacting to South Africa’s presidential election, Obi condemned the 2023 Nigerian election, citing fraud and widespread irregularities. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Obi wrote: “Nigeria’s 2023 election, with less than 30% voter turnout, over 60% of the polling stations starting late, and no…
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Public Petition, Justice, and Judiciary, led by Hon. Chikaodili Nomeh, has confirmed the nomination of Chief Jacob Nwakpa as the monarch-elect of Nkomoro autonomous community in Ezza North Local Government Area. In a statement released on Saturday and signed by the assembly’s Public Relations Officer, Sylvester Egede, the committee appealed to the community to continue supporting Governor Francis Nwifuru for the benefits of democracy in the area. According to the statement, “The committee found out that there were meetings and announcements made on EBBC radio and other media in respect of the…
The Presidency announced on Saturday that N60 million has been disbursed to 120 youths from across Nigeria. This announcement was made by Abiola Arogundade, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Technical, Vocational, and Entrepreneurship Education (SSAP-TVEE), during an award ceremony in Abuja. The event marked the conclusion of the ‘Unlock Training Programme,’ where grants and solar kiosks, along with Certificates of Completion, were awarded to deserving participants. Arogundade explained that the programme was the result of a six-week campaign initiated by the Presidency, encouraging Nigerian youths to submit a one-minute video showcasing their current TVET (Technical, Vocational, and…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has declared a state of emergency on education, pledging to immediately employ 10,000 teachers across the state. This declaration was made on Saturday at the Kano Government House, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to education. Governor Yusuf emphasized that the era of educational neglect in Kano is over. He highlighted the once-proud educational landscape of Kano, now in a state of decay. “The problems are multi-faceted; we face a severe shortage of qualified teachers, inadequate teacher training programs, and a lack of basic amenities such as clean water and sanitation…
Salihu Lukman, a former National Vice Chairman North-West of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed deep concerns over the ruling party’s leadership, stating that the APC has led the country from one crisis to another since coming to power in 2015. In a statement issued on Saturday, Lukman highlighted that the only slight difference between the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was the APC’s initial vision, as articulated in its manifesto. However, he lamented that the APC’s manifesto was quickly abandoned after the party’s 2015 electoral victory. “It was discarded and, like the PDP, the APC continues…
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the last general election, citing widespread fraud and irregularities. Obi highlighted these issues in a series of posts on social media platform X on Saturday. “Nigeria’s 2023 election, with less than 30% voter turnout, over 60% of the polling stations starting late, and no diaspora voting, was plagued by allegations of fraud and widespread irregularities, all forms of glitches, despite an enormous expenditure to the tune of about a billion dollars (direct allocation of ₦313 billion and donor agencies’ support),” Obi wrote. He contrasted this with an ideal scenario where…