Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, has called for the implementation of a reward system to promote excellence among Nigerian ministers. Nwosu emphasized the need for President Bola Tinubu to recognize and reward the best-performing ministers in his administration, while also advocating for the dismissal of non-performing ministers. During a media interaction in Abuja, Nwosu highlighted the importance of assessing the performance of ministers, especially as President Tinubu’s administration approaches its one-year mark on May 29, 2024. He suggested that ministers who excel in…
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Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has expressed concern over the perceived impunity enjoyed by politicians accused of corruption in Nigeria. During an interview on Arise TV, Clark criticized the apparent lack of progress in prosecuting alleged corrupt officials, particularly highlighting the case of former President Muhammadu Buhari appointing Abdullahi Adamu, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, as the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite facing corruption charges. Clark recalled a time in 2007 when under the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has assured the people of the state that the forthcoming congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be free of rancor. Speaking through the party’s spokesperson, Andetarang Iramae, after a meeting with the state working committee of the party in Jalingo, the state capital, Governor Kefas expressed confidence that more people would soon abandon their political parties and embrace the PDP. The meeting, which was held in preparation for the forthcoming congresses of the party, brought together the state working committee of the PDP. Governor Kefas emphasized the party’s readiness to organize free…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to resist all anti-people tendencies that compromise and undermine democratic tenets such as freedom, rule of law, accountability, and probity in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the PDP congratulated Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day, urging them to use their resilient spirit to resist challenges posed by ill-implemented economic and fiscal policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The PDP expressed concern over the economic hardship and insecurity experienced by Nigerians over the past nine years under the APC-led administration. The party condemned the continuing increase in electricity…
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State chapter, has called on the committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate the expenditure of the past administration of Nasir El-Rufai. The party also urged the house to investigate the unjust sacking of over 27,000 workers across the state without payment of their entitlements, as well as the alleged bastardization of the civil service in the state. Abraham Alberah Catoh, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, felicitated with workers in Kaduna State and expressed solidarity with…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigerian workers have faced significant challenges under his leadership. Atiku asserted that no administration in Nigeria’s history has undermined workers’ rights like the current one, emphasizing the daily uncertainties faced by workers due to skyrocketing prices of essential goods. In a statement posted on his social media handle on Wednesday, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate highlighted the unfortunate living conditions of Nigerian workers, contrasting them with the government’s claims of weaning the masses off dependence on government. Atiku’s statement coincided with the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned Governor Charles Soludo against playing politics with security in Anambra State. The group accused Soludo of being desperate for a second term, leading him to succumb to pressure from what they referred to as ‘Fulani hegemony’. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB expressed concern over the activities of Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in Anambra State, particularly in Dunukofia, Awka North, South, Orumba North, and South Local Government Areas. IPOB called on residents of Anambra State to rise and fight against all forms of insecurity in the state,…
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to find lasting solutions to the recurring fuel scarcity in the country. The union made this demand on Monday in response to the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the scarcity. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and made available through the Secretary of the union, Comrade Olusola Oladapo, the NUJ condemned the lingering petrol scarcity in Ibadan and other parts of the state, noting the hardship experienced by citizens. InfoStride News reported…
Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced his resignation from the party. Idahosa, a prominent chieftain of the party in Edo State, submitted his resignation letter dated April 29, 2024, to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. In his resignation letter, Idahosa expressed his decision to resign after considerable contemplation and reflection on his personal and political journey. He thanked the party’s community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during his time of service. Prior to his resignation,…
Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, the member representing Abakaliki North Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection, which occurred during the inauguration of the local Government Committee of BERWO, the Pet Project of the wife of the Governor, was motivated by the lingering and irreconcilable crises rocking the PDP both at the state and national levels. Nwoke cited the leadership crisis within the PDP, particularly the conflicts between former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister…
Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has cautioned against the imposition of candidates in the upcoming local government council elections in the state. Speaking at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders’ meeting held at his Osubi country home, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that only candidates who are popular and accepted by all stakeholders will be chosen. “We will not accept any candidate through the back door. For anybody to emerge, it must be a collective decision from the wards and must be a popular candidate,” Governor Oborevwori stated. He highlighted the need for collective agreement on candidates to ensure a smooth primary…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will lose a sitting governor in the South-South region to the Labour Party. In a statement released by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet explained that the current management of the PDP is causing internal crises, leading to defections to other parties. “A sitting governor in PDP will decamp, a prominent governor in South-South will decamp to the Labour Party. The current management will put PDP in a big problem, If PDP isn’t careful, the party will become a forgotten factor in…
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out two separate suits challenging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial poll. The court ruled that the plaintiffs, who came from the political camp of former Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shuaibu, lacked the legal standing to institute the suits. In delivering judgments on Tuesday, Justice Ekwo stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate sufficient, direct, and tangible personal interest that could warrant the nullification of the primary election. The first suit,…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for proceeding with the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project despite public outcry. He expressed dismay that the government is pursuing a project that threatens jobs at a time of widespread unemployment. Obi emphasized that urgent national priorities include security, poverty eradication, healthcare, and education, particularly for the poor and underprivileged. He described the reported demolition of businesses and residences in the project’s right of way as insensitive and heartbreaking, leading to the loss of livelihoods and investments. In a post on his social…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared by Wednesday, May 1. The Chief Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday, stating that the company currently has an availability of product exceeding 1.5 billion litres, which can last for at least 30 days. Soneye explained that a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues had been resolved, but overcoming such disruptions typically requires double the amount of time to return to normal operations. He also cautioned against individuals taking advantage of the…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has suspended its students’ union government indefinitely in the aftermath of a violent attack on Barrister Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. This incident occurred on April 12, 2024, at the university’s senior staff club, where Akpata was invited for an interactive session. Reports indicate that the students’ union president led a group of students to disrupt the event, alleging that they were not adequately informed about it. Students’ behavior was described as unruly, leading to the rough handling of staff members, including a member…
Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, expressed skepticism about the ability of President Bola Tinubu’s government to improve Nigeria’s economic situation. In an interview on Channels Television, monitored by the media outlet, Suswam criticized the current administration, suggesting that it lacks the capacity to steer the country out of the economic challenges inherited from the previous Muhammadu Buhari administration. Suswam lamented the economic downturn that has persisted since the Buhari era, attributing it to the destruction of the foundation laid by the PDP government. He expressed disappointment that the promised ‘Change’ under Buhari did not deliver positive results, leading…
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that the US is nearing the completion of a security agreement with Saudi Arabia. Blinken made this statement during his visit to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) General Secretariat, where he participated in a joint ministerial meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC countries. Local media reported that the discussions focused on enhancing relations and cooperation between the US and the GCC countries, as well as the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, particularly in Rafah. Both sides emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and efforts to ensure…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the fuel scarcity experienced in parts of the country. In a statement by the Senate President, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, NANS expressed concern over the fuel shortage, describing it as unacceptable given the country’s economic situation. NANS questioned why fuel supply has deteriorated under the watch of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The student body highlighted the roles of President Bola Tinubu, who oversees the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, in managing petroleum resources and activities in Nigeria.…
Governor Nwifuru Vows to Prevent Candidate Imposition in Ebonyi State’s Local Government Election Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has pledged to resist the imposition of candidates ahead of the local government election scheduled for July 20, 2024. Speaking during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Governor Nwifuru assured that all aspirants would be provided with a level playing field. He emphasized the importance of stakeholder and grassroots participation in the candidate selection process, ensuring that credible representatives are chosen to serve the people. Governor Nwifuru made these remarks during the Holy Mass at the New Government House…