The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating condition of the health sector under Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, describing it as the worst in the state’s 33-year history. In a statement issued on Sunday, Osun APC Chairman Tajudeen Lawal alleged that the Adeleke administration’s approach to healthcare is marked by negligence and inadequate manpower. Lawal criticized the governor for failing to address the pressing needs of the sector. “The height of cruelty for a democratic government is to pay lip service to the health sector by refusing to engage the needed…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has described Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari as akin to “trekking in the Sahara” if it had political undertones. Atiku, the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, visited Buhari on Saturday at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. He was accompanied by the immediate past Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, along with other PDP stakeholders. Commenting on the visit, Sani noted on his X handle on Sunday that while a Sallah homage was understandable, a political mission would be…
Residents of High Level in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, are grappling with significant losses following severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall on Friday. InfoStride News reports that the construction of an underpass in High Level contributed to the extensive flooding in the area. The project, undertaken by Baahaus Global Investment Nig. Ltd., has been linked to the blocked water channels and drainages, exacerbating the flood’s impact on local businesses and livelihoods. Victims of the flooding have alleged negligence on the part of the construction company, which they claim blocked all water channels, forcing water into homes and business premises.…
Troops of Operation UDOKA have successfully destroyed 14 boats and numerous drums of crude oil recovered from oil bunkerers at Isimini Waterside in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The operation, led by Major General Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu, resulted in the arrest of six suspects, who have been handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for further questioning and prosecution. Maj. Gen. Dada, accompanied by Brigadier General Olusola Diya, Brigade Commander of the 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Ohafia, disclosed to journalists…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has expressed concerns over the ineffectiveness of over $36 billion in loans meant to fund 197 projects in Nigeria, as the country’s debt profile surged to N121.67 trillion. Kolawole Oluwadare, SERAP’s Deputy Director, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The criticism follows a recent report from the Debt Management Office, which revealed that Nigeria’s debt had increased from N97.34 trillion at the end of 2023 to N121.67 trillion by the end of March 2024. Reacting to the rising debt, SERAP alleged that the World Bank’s loans have failed to alleviate poverty in…
Politicians from the Okigwe Zone in Imo State have called on their counterparts from the Owerri Zone to support their bid for the governorship in the 2027 election. This appeal was made during a meeting held at the residence of His Royal Majesty Eze Oliver Ohanweh in Isiala Mbano LGA, attended by notable figures including former governor Ikedi Ohakim and Senator Patrick Ndubueze. The politicians argued that equity and fairness necessitate that the Okigwe Zone should produce the next governor of the state. They pointed out that their tenure was cut short with the emergence of Rochas Okorocha from the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed its readiness for the local council elections scheduled for September 21, 2024, as announced by the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC). In a statement issued on Saturday in Ilorin by the party’s spokesman, Olusegun Olushola Adewara, following a general meeting with political parties and the state electoral commission, the PDP confirmed its preparedness for the elections. The party was represented by its state chairman, Babatunde Mohammed, and state party secretary, Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode. “The PDP is pleased to declare that our party is fully prepared for the upcoming elections. Consequently, we have…
Police in Jigawa State have arrested seven suspects in a raid on criminal hideouts in Kazaure and Dutse local government areas. DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the spokesman of the command, announced the arrests in a statement issued to media outlets. According to the statement, a team of policemen from Dutse and Kazaure Divisional Police Headquarters conducted the raid at Zai Hills, Gindin Dinya, and Bandawa, all in Dutse and Kazaure LGAs. During the operation, seven suspects were apprehended for various offences. Among them was Haruna Alto’m, 27, from Sabkarawa village, Yankwashi LGA, who is a suspected notorious drug dealer terrorizing…
A young man, yet to be identified, was electrocuted near the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) center in Otukpo, the headquarters of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred late Friday night when the suspected thief, after vandalizing a transformer on a high-tension pole, was electrocuted as power was suddenly restored by the Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC). InfoStride News reports that the lifeless body was discovered dangling from the high-tension pole on Saturday morning, attracting a large crowd of onlookers. At the time of filing this report, electricity distribution officials were working to retrieve the…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has issued a ban on traditional rulers from entering into any form of agreement regarding industry or mining activities within their domains. This move aims to curb illegal mining and unauthorized land transactions that have adversely impacted the environment and endangered significant public assets in the state. According to verifiable media outlets, Governor Abiodun had previously cautioned traditional rulers against allocating land to illegal miners and engaging in unapproved sales of public property, particularly plantations. In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, the governor emphasized…
Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives (PDP-Rivers), has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on the cholera outbreak in the country. In a statement released on Saturday, Chinda emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated response from all stakeholders to address and contain the outbreak effectively. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recently reported the outbreak of the water-borne disease in 30 states across the federation. Chinda highlighted that the situation underscores critical deficiencies in public health safety measures and necessitates immediate action. “The outbreak highlights critical deficiencies in public…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Taraba State has affirmed that Governor Agbu Kefas holds the prerogative to appoint officials as he deems fit. This statement was made by the party’s spokesperson, Andetarang Irammae, on Saturday in response to concerns about recent appointments made by the governor. The governor recently announced a list of PDP members to serve as Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Community Special Assistants, and Heads and Members of Boards, Commissions, and Agencies. This list has sparked concerns among some party loyalists who are uncomfortable with certain appointments. Addressing these concerns during an interactive session…
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has attributed all his accomplishments in office over the past year to President Bola Tinubu. Governor Alia made this disclosure on Friday during his thank-you tour to the Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency. The clergyman-turned-politician emphasized that every achievement, including the construction of roads, an underpass, payment of salaries, pensions, and gratuities, as well as the remodeling of the Assembly Complex and State Secretariat, was possible due to President Tinubu’s support. “All my achievements are the handiwork of President Tinubu,” Alia stated, highlighting the significant backing he received from the President. Alia also urged the people of…
The Defence Headquarters announced on Friday that operational adjustments have been made by the military to prioritize the protection of farmers in Nigeria during the rainy season. Major Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made this known in Abuja while providing updates on the operations of the armed forces. Buba stated that the armed forces had intensified intelligence collection efforts aimed at targeting terrorists and striking them in their hideouts. “Winning the war against the terrorists is non-negotiable,” he asserted. Buba reported that troops had neutralized 220 terrorists, arrested 395 suspects, and rescued 202 kidnapped hostages in various…
A prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), Kenneth Okonkwo, has called on President Bola Tinubu to find a lasting solution to the demands of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC). Okonkwo criticized Tinubu’s administration as difficult to understand and lamented the continuous spending that has marked his one year in office. Expressing shock at the government’s claim that the NLC’s demands were unaffordable, the Nollywood veteran, lawyer, and politician argued that the labor demands were reasonable and objective. “The NLC did not bring about the policy causing this hardship in Nigeria. The country has money, materials, and men, but we…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has voiced its frustration over the six-month delay in the inauguration of Hon. Aaron Uzodike, who was re-elected as the member representing Aba North State Constituency in the 2023 elections. Despite Uzodike receiving a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 13, 2023, following a court order, his inauguration has been postponed. In an interview with journalists in Umuahia, the Vice Chairman of the PDP in Abia, Abraham Amah, condemned the Abia State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emereuwa, for failing to inaugurate the re-elected…
Aisha Yesufu, a member of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign team, has clarified that Peter Obi, the party’s flagbearer in the last general election, did not create the Obidient movement. Yesufu explained that the movement emerged as a result of the fallout from the EndSARS protests. She emphasized that the collective anger of Nigerian youths over the killings during the protests led to the formation of the Obidient movement, of which Obi became a beneficiary. Posting on X, Yesufu wrote: “Nobody created the Obidient movement. After the #EndSARS killing by the APC government, many became interested in politics since…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 300 suspects and seized 190.419 kg of hard drugs in Akwa Ibom between July 2023 and May 2024. NDLEA Commander in Akwa Ibom, Obot Bassey, disclosed this at a news conference held in Uyo on Friday to mark the 2024 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this year’s theme for International Drug Day is: “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention”. Bassey revealed that of the 300 suspects arrested, 249 were male and 51 female. Additionally, 61 drug offenders were convicted…
The Kwara State Government has issued an alert to healthcare surveillance teams across all 16 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in preparation for possible cholera outbreaks. Mr. Gbenga Falade, the Chief Press Secretary of the Kwara Ministry of Health, informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin that the Ministry has also launched an awareness campaign. “This campaign includes radio jingles on preventive measures against cholera and how people can protect themselves,” Falade stated. Reports indicate that cases of severe gastro-enteritis have surfaced in communities around Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Kosofe LGAs of Lagos State. Falade assured…
In response to directives from the Kano State Government for the complete demolition and rebuilding of the Nassarawa Aminu Ado Bayero Palace, heavily armed Nigeria Police officers have been redeployed to the site. Despite Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive for the police to evict the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, from the mini palace in the Nasarawa area, State Commissioner of Police, AIG Usaini Gumel, has refrained from enforcing the order. Instead, additional armed personnel have been deployed to the location. Our correspondent observed that major linking roads, including State Road and Bawo Road leading to the Nassarawa…