Former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, recently paid a visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. Governor Otti is notably the only governor elected under the platform of the Labour Party. Ihedioha shared pictures of his visit to Government House, Umuahia, in a post on Monday morning. “Delighted to have met with my esteemed brother and friend, Governor @alexottiofr, at his residence in Isialangwa. We had a convivial discussion, even as I commend his giant strides in Abia State,” the ex-governor wrote. This visit comes shortly after Ihedioha resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his resignation…
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Former presidential aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Cosmos Ndukwe, has officially resigned from the party. His resignation was disclosed in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Item C Ward in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, and copied to the State Chairman and Acting National Chairman of the party. Ndukwe explained that his decision to resign from the PDP was based on personal reasons and a reflection on his current aspirations. He stated, “After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that stepping out of PDP is the best course of action for…
The Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice A. M Liman, has issued a restraining order against the acclaimed executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ganduje Ward, preventing them from suspending the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. The order will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by Ganduje for the enforcement of his fundamental rights. Ganduje, represented by his counsel, Barrister Hadiza Nasir Ahmed, sought the enforcement of his rights to fair hearing and freedom of association, as provided for in the Enforcement and Procedure Rules, 2009, under Section 46…
Mr. Osita Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has attributed the challenges faced by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its leaders, urging them to take responsibility for the party’s predicament. Okechukwu made this assertion in response to Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the PDP, who had vowed to resist any attempt by the ruling APC to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The statement from Okechukwu comes at a time when prominent PDP members, including former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, and…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has affirmed his commitment to not govern the state from a position of submission, emphasizing that he will not rule on his knees. His statement comes in the midst of an apparent power struggle with his predecessor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the control of the state. Speaking at the Ubima country home of former governor Sir Celestine Omehia in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Governor Fubara decried ongoing efforts to undermine the state’s integrity, condemning the negativity and bitterness prevalent in politics. During his visit to offer condolences…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the elections held across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State on Saturday. The Chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Saidu Shehu, announced the results, revealing that the APC won all 11 local government areas, including Kaltungo and Shongom, where it won unopposed. According to Shehu, out of the 19 registered political parties, only five participated in the election. Apart from the APC, the other parties that participated were the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Young Progressives Party. Shehu stated, “APC cleared the…
In the recently held local government election in Oyo State, candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious, securing all the chairmanship positions. The election, conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), took place across the state’s 33 local government areas. The declaration of PDP candidates as winners in all 33 LGAs was made by OYSIEC officials at their office in Ibadan, the state capital. More details on this development will be provided shortly.
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has refuted claims that he used state government funds to pay $720,000 for his children’s school fees. His denial comes in response to statements made by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleging the withdrawal of $720,000 from the state’s coffers for this purpose. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Ohiare Michael, Bello clarified that his children had been attending the American International School, Abuja, before his tenure as governor, and he had been paying their fees as required. The statement, titled “Payment for school fees:…
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has refuted claims that he used state government funds to pay $720,000 for his children’s school fees. His denial comes in response to statements made by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleging the withdrawal of $720,000 from the state’s coffers for this purpose. In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Ohiare Michael, Bello clarified that his children had been attending the American International School, Abuja, before his tenure as governor, and he had been paying their fees as required. The statement, titled “Payment for school fees:…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has exercised his civic duty by casting his vote in today’s local government election. Makinde voted at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area of the state. Arriving at 10:17 am, the governor promptly cast his vote five minutes later. The election, conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), is taking place across the 33 local government areas of the state. More details to follow as the election progresses.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 34 suspected currency speculators for alleged foreign exchange fraud. The arrests were made by personnel attached to the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy, and Forex Malpractice in a sting operation on Friday. According to EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale, the arrests followed credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars in the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The suspects arrested are: Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf…
Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the derogatory labeling of the state’s youth as thugs and called for an immediate apology and cessation of such remarks. The governor made this statement at Government House Makurdi on Friday, upon his return from an official trip to the United States of America, where he was warmly welcomed by various youth groups. Governor Alia expressed his displeasure, stating that it was unfair to tag the hardworking young people of the state as thugs, as such comments tarnish the image of the state. He said, “Any comment that does not…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and Bishop Mathew Kukah of the Kukah Centre, have urged Nigerians to strive towards building a united nation. They made this call at the National Integration Conference themed: “Revisiting the National Question: Nigeria’s Elusive Search for National Integration,” organized by the Kukah Centre. Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, Tajudeen highlighted Nigeria’s pluralism and vast diversity in ethnicity, language, and religion as valuable assets. He emphasized that embracing and leveraging this diversity would propel Nigeria towards a more unified and prosperous future. “Our diversity should be our strategic advantage, making…
The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has adjourned the hearing of the petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate, Murtala Ajaka, until May 13 for the adoption of final written addresses. Ajaka is challenging the election victory of Governor Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The three-member panel of justices, headed by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, fixed the date after the APC, the 3rd respondent, closed its case on Thursday in defence of Gov. Ododo’s victory. Recall that the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and Ododo had earlier closed their defence…
Troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the North West region, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), successfully intercepted an armed terrorist group in the Modachi general area of Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State. Responding to a distress call, the joint operation was conducted to prevent a potential disaster and loss of lives in Sokoto State. The Nigerian Army reported that the operation resulted in the elimination of seven terrorists and the recovery of a significant cache of arms. The terrorists, traveling on several motorbikes, faced strong resistance from the security forces. As a result, seven AK-47…
The Kogi High Court in Lokoja has directed the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13 for allegedly disobeying its order. Justice I.A. Jamil of High Court IV issued the order while ruling in Suit No. HCL/68M/2024 and Motion No. HCL/190M/2024, filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. The judge stated, “The said act was carried out by the respondent (EFCC) in violation of the order, which was valid and subsisting when they carried out the act. That same act of the respondent amounts to contempt.” EFCC operatives…
Dr Ayodele Olorunfemi has secured the gubernatorial ticket of the Labour Party (LP) in preparation for the upcoming November governorship poll in Ondo State. Olorunfemi emerged victorious in the party’s primaries held on Friday at the LP’s secretariat in Akure, the state capital. Hon. Olusola Ayodele, the chairman of the primary election committee, declared Olorunfemi as the winner, stating that he was the sole aspirant who met the party’s nomination requirements by obtaining the party’s nomination form for N25 million. “We have no other option than to pronounce the sole aspirant, Dr Ayo Olorunfemi, having fulfilled the condition in line…
The factions embroiled in the crisis within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have agreed to collaborate for the party’s benefit. The conflict, primarily between factions loyal to Senator Kenneth Eze of Ebonyi Central Zone and Mrs. Euphemia Nwali, the local government chairperson, had caused a rift over control of the ruling party in Ezza South. Amidst the ongoing supremacy battle, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, the state Chairman of the party, convened an emergency peace meeting on Thursday at the Party’s state secretariat in Abakaliki, the state capital, with all warring groups…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) reiterated on Thursday that the prices of petroleum products remain unchanged. This statement was issued by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, addressing the tightness in fuel supply experienced in some parts of Nigeria. Soneye attributed the supply challenges to logistic issues but assured that these issues have been resolved. He urged Nigerians to refrain from panic buying, emphasizing that there is sufficient product supply in the country. The statement from NNPCL read, “NNPC Ltd says the cause of tightness in fuel supply is resolved. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC…
Ebonyi State Government has distributed 10 Hilux to the Nigeria Army and to the Nigeria Police for joint security operations across the state. Governor Francis Nwifuru, who was represented by his deputy governor, Mrs Patricia Obila, performed the distribution of the vehicles on Thursday in Abakaliki. According to governor Nwifuru, the aim was to initiatiate accelerate operations of joint security outfits in the state, following the insecurity challenges facing the state. The joint security outfit was Christened “(Ijeoma), meaning safe journey. Ebonyi State is the only place you sleep with two eyes closed. During the last security meeting, I promised…