The Delta State Commissioner of Police Special Squad has arrested three suspected armed robbers in Sapele, Delta State. The suspects, identified as Blessing Atima (23), the gang leader, Destiny Okpako (19), and Wisdom Akpohirihwo (20), were apprehended at different locations in Sapele town by a Police Squad led by ASP Julius Robinson. Items recovered from the suspects include a Beretta pistol, a cut-to-size gun, three cutlasses, phones, and ATM cards belonging to victims. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrests in a statement made available to Media Outlets. “Some of their victims have identified the…
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at the Port Harcourt Zonal Command have arrested 11 individuals suspected of internet fraud. Information was disclosed in a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale on Friday. The suspects were apprehended during a sting operation in the Whimpey, Ada George area of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The arrests followed credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet fraud, supported by several days of surveillance. “Arrested with them are four cars, diverse brands of phones, and laptop computers containing fraudulent documents,” the statement revealed. Oyewale confirmed that the suspects would be charged…
The Ekiti State Government has reiterated its warning to residents against the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages and waterways, aiming to prevent flooding and erosion. This warning was delivered by the State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko Ajisafe, during her appearance on the live audience participation simulcast “Ekiti L’oni” in Ado Ekiti. Ajisafe announced the establishment of a task force dedicated to apprehending offenders, with culprits set to face prosecution. She condemned the practice of dumping refuse on road medians and stated that task force operatives have been directed to arrest anyone caught dumping refuse…
The American Military Veterans of Igbo Extraction have called for the immediate release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The group expressed their dismay over Kanu’s continued incarceration despite being freed by a court of competent jurisdiction. This demand followed a visit by a delegation from the American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent to the U.S. State Department on Friday. They asserted that the Nigerian judiciary has disregarded rulings from competent courts, international courts, and United Nations opinions supporting Kanu’s release. Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s legal adviser, emphasized that the visit demonstrated solidarity with the…
The Edo State Government has advised Barrister Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election, to address the internal crisis within his party rather than accuse the state government of vandalizing his campaign billboards. In response to Akpata’s allegations, Chris Osa Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made a statement on Friday. Akpata had accused the Edo State Government of sponsoring agents to destroy his campaign billboards during a press conference in Benin City on June 7, 2024. The Labour Party in Edo State has been divided into factions led by National Chairman…
Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N60,000 minimum wage, deeming it unrealistic and unsustainable. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The governors argued that the proposed wage, if implemented, would compel some states to borrow funds to pay workers’ salaries. “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is in agreement that a new minimum wage is due. The Forum also sympathizes with labor unions in their push for higher wages. However, the Forum urges all parties to consider…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has called for the adoption of a regional system of government in Nigeria, where each region can manage its needs using its natural resources, educational quality, political prowess, and agricultural strength. This call is in response to the perceived marginalization of the North Central region. Alhaji Saleh Mandung Zazzaga, Chairman of the APC Forum, made this appeal while addressing journalists in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday, highlighting what he termed “Issues of urgent national importance.” Zazzaga emphasized that the North Central region has made significant contributions to Nigeria in agriculture, education, natural resources, and…
The Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission (BASIEC) has announced plans to conduct fresh local council elections on August 10, 2024. This development comes after the dissolution of the previously elected councils by State Governor Bala Mohammed a year ago. During a press briefing on Friday, BASIEC Chairman Ahmed Makama revealed that the commission has issued a 60-day notice for the local government council elections in accordance with relevant laws. “If you calculate 60 days from today, it will be the 6th of August, which is not a Saturday, and elections are usually conducted on Saturdays. We have therefore moved the…
The chief spokesman of the Obi-Datti organization, Tanko Yunusa, has declared that the Obidient Movement is larger than the Labour Party. Yunusa made this declaration during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, which was monitored by the media. “It’s bigger than the Labour Party. It is so because it is a movement of its own that has a life of its own. What they are interested in is good governance,” Yunusa stated. He emphasized that the movement’s focus on good governance allows it to challenge any wrongdoing, even within the Labour Party or by Peter Obi himself. “Even His…
Members of the Ebonyi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have rejected the caretaker committee constituted by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. In a statement signed by 71 members and stakeholders, they threatened to resign en masse if the committee is not replaced with a list agreed upon by state stakeholders. The statement, made available to media outlets in Abakiliki on Friday, indicated that the NWC had mandated PDP stakeholders to nominate a candidate from each of the 13 local government areas to serve on a new caretaker committee. The NWC reserved the right to…
The Ondo State Government has formally contested a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation at the Supreme Court, which seeks autonomy for the 774 local governments across Nigeria. The state government has urged the Apex Court to dismiss the suit in its entirety. Like other state governments, Ondo State argues that the federal government lacks the legal standing to file a suit on behalf of local governments. In a Notice of Preliminary Objection filed by Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), the federal government is described…
The Labour Party (LP) in Ebonyi State has announced plans to take legal action against Ifeanyi Ogba over his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ogba, who won the 2023 general election under the Labour Party, represents Onicha East state constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly. Chief Innocent Igiri, the publicity secretary of the Ebonyi State Labour Party, made this announcement during an enlarged stakeholders meeting held at the San Diego Hotel in Abakaliki on Thursday. Igiri emphasized that the Labour Party owns the platform on which Ogba contested and won the election and vowed to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Inspector-General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun to expedite efforts to arrest and prosecute Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa. At a news conference on Thursday in Abuja, PDP’s national publicity secretary, Debo Ologunagba, emphasized the need to comply with a court order for Yunusa-Ari’s arrest. Yunusa-Ari was suspended for attempting to usurp the powers of the state returning officer by declaring Aishatu Binani, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the winner of the April 15, 2023, Adamawa governorship election while the compilation of results was still incomplete. Ologunagba…
Vice President Kashim Shettima lauded President Bola Tinubu on Thursday for his steadfast support of northerners in their political pursuits, describing him as “a man who has shown commitment to the well-being of Nigerians.” Speaking at the 3rd Expanded National MSMEs Clinics in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Shettima highlighted Tinubu’s dedication to improving governance and his extensive support for political figures, including victims of political persecution. “The road that led us to Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu did not happen by chance,” Shettima remarked. “This is a man who has shown profound commitment to improving the quality of governance in this nation. He…
The Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISEC) has announced the postponement of the local government elections from June 2024 to June 14, 2025. This decision was disclosed by the Chairman of the Commission, Auwal Muhammad Harbo, during a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday. Harbo explained that the postponement follows the amendment of the 2012 Jigawa electoral law by the Jigawa State House of Assembly to align with the 2022 Electoral Act, which stipulates a 360-day preparation period for political parties. “Due to the higher demand from political parties to postpone the election, the commission forwarded the request to the Jigawa State…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced an extension of the tenure for its Caretaker Committee in Rivers State. This decision was made during the 151st meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the NWC resolved to extend the tenure of the seven-member Caretaker Committee for an additional six months. “The membership of the Caretaker Committee remains as originally constituted: Chief Tony C. Okocha – Chairman, Chief Eric Nwibani – Secretary, Hon.…
In response to ongoing controversy surrounding the naming and composition of the “Obidient Directorate,” the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Labour Party (LP) has announced a new name for the directorate. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, on Thursday. According to Ifoh, the directorate will now be known as the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration. “Following the controversies arising from the creation of the Directorate of Obidient Affairs in the party, the directorate is hereby renamed the Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration,” Ifoh stated. He also announced…
Less than four months before the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State, the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has suspended its candidate, Pastor Azemhe Azena. InfoStride News reports that the suspension was enacted by the ward executives in Etsako East Local Government Area. The notice, dated June 3, 2024, was signed by Ward 10 Chairman Kadiri Eshimokha, Woman Leader Stella Afebua, Youth Leader Eshiobu Johnson, and Secretary Imonikho Abdul. The signatories cited alleged gross misconduct, disregard for party directives, and anti-party activities as reasons for Azena’s suspension. The suspension letter was also sent to the National Chairman of…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment and loyalty to the party amidst rumors suggesting otherwise. During an encounter with a journalist at the Abuja airport, Obi addressed speculations stemming from his recent statements about the ‘Obidient Movement’. Some interpreted his comments as an indication of his intention to leave the Labour Party. Obi clarified his position in a statement on Thursday: “For the avoidance of doubt, I remain a committed, loyal Labour Party member. That is my definitive response to all Nigerians who may be in doubt about my…
Policymakers across Federal Ministries, Agencies, and Departments (MDAs), as well as in the National Assembly (NASS), have received a clarion call to consistently integrate evidence synthesis reports into their policy and programmatic decisions. Professor Jesse Uneke, Vice-Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, and founder of the African Institute for Health Policy & Health Systems at Ebonyi State University, emphasized the imperative of utilizing context-specific evidence to inform policy-making during the Second National Stakeholders’ Engagement Event at Rockview Classic Hotel in Abuja. Uneke stressed the necessity of enhancing the technical capacity of middle and senior-level…