The Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise, set to commence on Monday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, may suffer a setback as several machines already configured for the exercise have been destroyed by flood. INEC had scheduled Monday, May 27, 2024, for the start of the CVR to register those who have reached the voting age of 18 years and to allow voters to transfer their Permanent Voter Cards to their preferred locations. A statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee,…
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Former First Lady of Abia State, Mrs. Odochi Orji, has resigned her membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Her resignation was confirmed in a letter dated May 21, 2024, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Umuahia Urban Ward 1. This move comes just three weeks after her son, the immediate past Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Chinedum Orji, also left the party. Mrs. Orji, whose husband Senator Theodore Orji governed Abia State from 2007 to 2015, cited personal reasons for her departure from the PDP but did not reveal her future political plans. Her resignation letter…
Ahead of the commencement of continuous voter registration on Monday, May 27, 2024, for the off-cycle governorship election in Edo State, the state chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a heated exchange over alleged plans to manipulate the exercise. At a press briefing in Benin City on Friday, the APC accused the Edo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of colluding with the PDP to manipulate the voter registration process in favor of the latter. Edo APC Publicity Secretary Peter Uwadiae alleged that the PDP intends to…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has vowed to prioritize improving the quality of life and socio-economic status of Rivers people rather than engaging with detractors. Amidst an ongoing conflict with his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over control of the state’s politics and resources, Fubara emphasized his commitment to higher leadership standards. Speaking during the official kick-off of the Okania-Ogbogoro Road project in the Obio/Akpor local government area on Friday, Fubara addressed the distractions posed by his critics. “I have only one request: that you continue to conduct yourselves peacefully in the face of…
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued an open apology to the people of Abia for failing to meet their expectations over the years, acknowledging this shortcoming as a factor in its defeat in the recent gubernatorial election. Addressing journalists at the PDP secretariat in Umuahia on Thursday, following a stakeholders’ meeting, the Vice Chairman and Acting Publicity Secretary, Abraham Amah, expressed the party’s commitment to learning from past mistakes and charting a new course. “We have learned from the enormous mistakes made and are ready to rewrite the wrongs. We are committed to doing…
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Deputy Chairman, Bode George, has emphasized the necessity for the party to adhere to its foundational principle of power rotation between the North and South to secure victory in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during his address titled “My Thoughts on The State of Our Country in the Last 25 Years: A Time to Chart A New Direction,” George highlighted the importance of sticking to the party’s grundnorm of power rotation. This statement came in response to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent comment that he would drop his 2027 presidential ambition if the…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised the newly elected local government chairmen in the state to prioritize the needs of the people in their respective areas. Makinde made this declaration on Friday while inaugurating the newly elected local government chairmen from the 32 local government areas at an event in Ibadan, the state capital. Represented by his Deputy, Barrister Abdul-Raheem Adebayo Lawal, Makinde emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, noting that his administration is committed to a vision for a better Oyo State. “The Local Government administration cannot be undermined because of its constitutional obligation…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has closed a private rice factory in Niger State due to unhygienic practices. During a routine inspection of facilities in the state, Shaba Mohammed, Director of NAFDAC’s North-Central Zone, revealed that although the facility was registered with the agency, it failed to maintain a clean production environment and did not adhere to good manufacturing practices. “The rice processing facility has been sealed and given compliance directives for not adhering to the regulations required for their production and certification. The place is unhygienic, and they are not following good manufacturing…
The Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE) has petitioned the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an organ of the African Union based in Banjul, Gambia, concerning the continued detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), by the Nigerian government, and the declaration of the restoration of an independent state of Biafra. Jonathan Levy, a BRGIE attorney and international legal consultant, announced this during an online international press briefing on Friday. This development comes as Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, ruled out a diplomatic resolution of Kanu’s case,…
Yusuf Baba-Ahmed, the former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has reiterated his belief that he and Peter Obi won the 2023 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed made this assertion during an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Friday, insisting that he will never stop declaring their victory. He alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) manipulated the results by switching off its Result Viewing portal (IRev) and returning results manually. Baba-Ahmed stated, “Not at all. In fact, we hold our heads high. When we look at, where are the campaign promises of the APC, or the…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s administration. This assurance was given during a one-million-man march led by Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee in the state, in collaboration with members of the Renewed Hope Agenda. The march, held on Thursday, aimed to demonstrate Rivers State’s unwavering support for President Tinubu. Participants, including APC members and supporters of the Renewed Hope Agenda, marched from GRA Junction, Aba Road, to the APC state secretariat in Port Harcourt. Okocha stated that the rally also supported the Minister of…
A former presidential aspirant under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), George Okoye, has dismissed the proposed merger among some opposition parties against President Bola Tinubu as a waste of time. Okoye, a former member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, argued that President Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is not performing poorly as some critics suggest. Despite his prolonged absence from active politics, Okoye called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prioritize the party’s survival over personal ambitions. “The leadership of the party is complacent; they are just rigmarolling, looking for direction.…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has provided further updates on the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State following the conclusion of party primaries. The Commission confirmed that seventeen political parties have uploaded their candidates’ nomination forms by the deadline of 6:00 PM on Monday, May 20, 2024, when the dedicated portal automatically shut down. “The personal particulars of the governorship candidates and their running mates will be published on Saturday, May 25, 2024, one week from the last date for the submission of nominations as provided in Section 29(3) of the Electoral Act 2022 and listed as item 4…
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to continue contesting as long as he remains healthy. In an interview with the Hausa service of the Voice of America in Abuja, Atiku expressed his determination to persist in his presidential ambitions. “Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy,” he stated. “Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning.” Atiku, who will be 81 by the 2027 presidential election, has sought the presidency six times and has been on the ballot as…
Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday organized a one-million-man march to demonstrate their support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The rally, led by Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman of the APC caretaker committee in the state, aimed to show the President that he has strong backing in Rivers State. Okocha stated that the march was a clear message of continued support for President Tinubu and his policies. Details soon…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Dingyadi, has urged Nigerians to refrain from placing the entire blame for the escalating insecurity in the North-West region on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Instead, he believes the primary responsibility lies with the governors of the region. Dingyadi made this assertion while presenting a paper titled “Insecurity, Politics, and Democracy in Nigeria: A Reflection of Yesterday and Our Challenge Today” at a function organized by the Northern Coalition Group for Transparency and Justice in Kaduna. He called on President Tinubu to hold the governors, particularly those in the North-West, accountable for…
The police in Lagos State have arrested a 33-year-old man, Adegun Aboderin, for illegal possession of a pistol. Lagos State Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Thursday via his X handle, @benHundeyin. According to Hundeyin, the suspect was apprehended early Thursday morning during a stop-and-search operation at Abule-Ado in the Amuwo-Odofin area. “The police, on a stop-and-search operation, arrested the suspect at 6:00 a.m. at Abule-Ado. During the search, a locally fabricated semi-automatic pistol was recovered,” Hundeyin stated. He added that an investigation into the case is ongoing.
A policeman was killed by a stray bullet on Wednesday while on duty at the Terminus area of Jos, the Plateau State capital. The incident occurred when a team of policemen faced resistance from hoodlums defying a state government order to vacate the busy neighborhood to ensure free flow of traffic. Despite repeated warnings, the hoodlums continued to display goods, primarily second-hand clothes and bags, on the road. The Joint Task Force, comprising personnel from the Police, DSS, NSCDC, Immigration, FRSC, and Operation Rainbow, was tasked with maintaining order in the area. During the confrontation, warning shots were fired to…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has affirmed that the state government maintains a cordial working relationship with all security agencies operating within the state. Governor Radda made this known while hosting four police officers from the state command who received special awards from the Inspector General of Police for their exemplary performance in combating insecurity in the state. The governor commended the security personnel for their unwavering support and dedication in addressing the state’s security challenges, emphasizing the government’s pride in their sacrifices. He highlighted ongoing collaboration between the state government and security agencies to tackle insecurity affecting…
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to reinstate Nigeria’s old National Anthem, a move sponsored by the Majority Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. Despite opposition from some lawmakers, the bill was debated for a second reading and quickly advanced to a third reading amid a rowdy session. In parallel, the Nigerian Senate held a closed executive session on Thursday to deliberate on the potential change of the national anthem. While the rationale behind this initiative has not been disclosed, the proposal has already sparked criticism from concerned Nigerians. The old National Anthem was used from Nigeria’s independence in 1960…