Malam Hisham Habib, the pioneer Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, has challenged the assertions made by the National Chairman of the Party, Dr. Boniface Aniebonum, regarding Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya group’s alleged betrayal. Hisham contended that the entry of Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Leader and Presidential Candidate of the Party in 2023, significantly elevated the party’s status more than any other event in its history. As a member and witness to the party’s activities before and after Kwankwaso joined with his supporters, Hisham stated that the statements attributed to the party’s founder lacked decorum…
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The Zamfara State Government has announced the suspension of Colonel Rabiu Garba (retd), the Commandant of the local security outfit, Community Protection Guards (CPG). The suspension, effective immediately, was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Mallam Abubakar Nakwadahe, and released to newsmen in Gusau, the state capital. The statement reads in part, “This is to inform the general public that Zamfara State government has suspended Colonel Rabiu Garba as Commandant of the state Community Protection Guards.” No reason was provided for the suspension; however, sources suggest it may be related to a radio live…
Former Rivers State National Assembly member, Dagogo Farah, has hailed the outcome of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting as a testament to the party’s resilience in the face of adversity. Amidst pre-meeting speculations focusing on navigating the North Central Zone’s leadership transition, particularly after Iyiorchia Ayu’s tenure was cut short, there were concerns about the party’s direction. Speaking after the meeting, Farah praised the timely sacrifices made by those committed to the party’s interests. He credited the political maturity of leaders like Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for averting crises. In a statement…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated that Abdullahi Ganduje, the former governor of Kano State, remains its national chairman. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary, affirmed this position in an interview on Arise Television monitored by the media. Morka stated that the ruling party would not adhere to the initial court order confirming Ganduje’s suspension as national chairman. He explained that the party has not received any summons regarding the restraining order against Ganduje and has thrown its support behind the recent ruling of the Kano Federal High Court calling for a stay of the order. The recent political…
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Integrity Group, also known as the G-5, expressed jubilation on Thursday following the outcome of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Notable figures such as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, former Governor Samuel Ortom, former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, and Governor Ifeanyi Uguwanyi of Enugu State were seen celebrating the results of the NEC meeting in Abuja. The PDP convened its 98th NEC meeting at its National Headquarters in Abuja, with a significant turnout of the party’s stalwarts. The National…
Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has revealed that the party is actively engaged in reconciling its members, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. George emphasized the PDP’s commitment to reconciliation, stating that the party aims to resolve all grievances internally without resorting to public confrontations. Wike had clashed with the PDP leadership during the 2023 presidential election when he and his G-5 group opted to support presidential candidates other than the PDP’s nominee, Atiku Abubakar. This decision led to a significant rift within the party, resulting in the removal of former…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) held its 98th meeting in Abuja on Thursday, where 15 resolutions were made, as disclosed by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary. The party criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for its handling of economic and security crises in the nation. The communique issued at the end of the meeting highlighted several key points: – Commendation for the resilience and commitment of party organs towards the unity and stability of the PDP. – Appreciation for the courage of PDP members, especially youths and women, in resisting the divisive tactics of the…
Former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has asserted his position as the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following the reversal of his purported suspension by his ward executives. Justice A. M. Liman of the Federal High Court in Kano halted Ganduje’s suspension on Thursday, also barring all respondents and their agents from implementing the decisions reached at the APC executive meeting held at the Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area on April 15, 2024, pending the determination and hearing of a suit filed by Ganduje for the enforcement of his fundamental rights. The judge…
The Kogi State Government has demolished shanties and illegal structures around the Ganaja flyover bridge in Lokoja, the state capital, to curb criminal activities in the area. The demolition exercise, led by the Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, Oluwasegun Joseph, took place on Thursday. Commissioner Joseph stated that the demolition was part of Governor Ahmed Ododo’s commitment to ensuring the security of life and property in Lokoja and its environs. He emphasized that the structures were illegal and had become a hideout for hoodlums and criminals. “We have been here on three different occasions, warning them to remove them…
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of attempting to create a crisis to boost his relevance before President Bola Tinubu, who is allegedly “getting fed up” with Wike’s involvement in FCT governance. Secondus claimed that Wike is fabricating a non-existent crisis within the party. The PDP is scheduled to hold its 98th National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Thursday. In a statement by his spokesman, Ike Abonyi, Secondus stated that Wike is trying to portray a supremacy battle with former Vice…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has submitted a petition to the National Judicial Council (NJC), requesting a review of the court order issued by Justice Usman Na’abba of the Kano State High Court, which directed the national chairman of the party, Abdulahi Ganduje, to refrain from presenting himself as the party’s national chairman. Justice Na’abba had previously issued an order restraining Ganduje from acting as the chairman. The petition, dated April 17 and signed by Mahmud Ganduje, the Chairman of Ganduje’s ward, and 26 others, urges the NJC to assess the adherence to judicial guidelines and the constitution regarding non-interference…
The faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, led by Emeka Beke, has demanded the resignation of the national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking at a media briefing in Port Harcourt, Darlington Nwauju, the embattled Publicity Secretary of the APC in the state, emphasized that Ganduje should either address his suspension at the ward level or seek legal recourse to uphold his position. Nwauju highlighted that according to the party’s constitution, only ward executives and members have the authority to suspend or dismiss members. He urged Ganduje to step down and allow his Deputy to oversee the party’s…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Abuja Federal High Court has declined to vacate the execution of his order barring former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, from attending the party’s meetings scheduled for April 18 and 19, 2024. The judge also rejected similar requests from Celestine Omehia and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Austin Opara. In his ruling on three separate applications filed by Secondus, Omehia, and Opara, Justice Ekwo held that the applicants’ cases were grossly incompetent and lacked merit. The interim order restraining Secondus from participating in the PDP’s upcoming…
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Osun State has condemned the unveiling of the new state logo by the state government, describing it as a misallocation of taxpayer funds. Wale Adebayo, the party’s chairman, criticized the initiative, likening it to attempting to climb a tree from the top. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, recently signed a bill introducing the new logo for the state, a move that has sparked controversy. The governor hailed the new symbol as a representation of the state’s rebirth, aligning with its history, anthem, values, and tradition. However, Adebayo expressed dissatisfaction with the development, stating, “We…
Chief Edwin Clark, former federal commissioner for information and South South leader, has urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set up a disciplinary committee to investigate alleged anti-party activities, particularly those attributed to former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and others. Clark, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, accused Wike, who currently serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, of being the PDP’s “greatest enemy,” alleging that he aims to destroy the party through manipulation. Clark further advocated for the immediate dissolution of the current National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP. He suggested that following…
The National Coalition Against Terrorism has expressed its support for a Federal High Court order in Kano State that reversed the suspension of All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The court ruling, issued on Wednesday, followed an ex parte motion filed by Ganduje seeking to enforce his right to fair hearing. Terrence Kuanum, the president of the coalition, praised the court’s decision during a press conference on Thursday, calling it a welcome development. He expressed concern that individuals not affiliated with the APC could announce the suspension of a party chairman without following due process. Kuanum stated,…
The Federal High Court in Kano has halted the suspension of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, came after Ganduje filed an ex parte motion seeking to enforce his fundamental right to fair hearing. The respondents in the application include the Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and nine others. Ganduje was suspended on April 16 by APC executives in Dawakin Ward, Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, over alleged corruption. However, the State Working Committee (SWC) of the APC in…
The Benue State Community Volunteer Guards (BSCVG) paraded three suspects on Tuesday for allegedly stealing diesel from the TRIACTA Construction Company located in New GRA, Makurdi. According to the Commander of BSCVG, Captain Ayuma Ajovbi (rtd), the suspects were apprehended on Sunday night at the site close to the residence of the state governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia. Captain Ajovbi stated, “After the operatives of Volunteer Guards discovered that the suspects had siphoned diesel from the heavy-duty trucks into jerrycans and were attempting to transport them into a waiting vehicle, they were arrested.” While presenting the suspects, Ajovbi condemned the…
The Bishop of the Diocese of Ondo, Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion, Stephen Oni, has called on the Federal Government to tackle the rising inflation and insecurity plaguing the country. During the third session of the 24th Synod of the diocese held at Saint Peter’s Anglican Church, Araromi-Obu, in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Bishop Oni expressed concern over the increasing hardship faced by Nigerians, leading to a brain drain, especially among young professionals. In a communiqué issued at the end of the Synod, the bishop urged government at all levels to implement measures to control the escalating…
The Renewed Hope Initiative, a social intervention program led by Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, wife of the President, has announced a N60 million grant for women from the six southwest states. The program aims to empower women in agriculture and support persons with disabilities in their businesses. At the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme in Abeokuta, Mrs. Tinubu stated that 120 women would receive N500,000 each, while 100 persons with disabilities would get N10 million to capitalize their businesses. Mrs. Tinubu further explained that the program would collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to empower…