The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has affirmed Hon Husseini Ejinni and Hon Isah Alhassan as the chairmen of Dekina and Ofu Local Government Areas, respectively. The affirmation was conveyed in separate letters sent to the chairmen by the Chairman of the Kogi State PDP Caretakers Committee, Sen Danjuma La’ah. The letters stated that the decision was based on the party’s investigation into the contested chairmanship positions. According to the letters, the affirmation for Dekina and appointment for Ofu were made “based on equity, fairness, justice, and mutually beneficial to all parties involved.” The committee assured that all…
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The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, has stated that the impeached former deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, still has the potential to become the governor. Aivoji urged Shaibu to remain patient and committed to the PDP despite his impeachment. He made these remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The impeachment of Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday followed the adoption of a recommendation from a seven-man judicial panel led by retired Justice Stephen Omonua. The strained relationship between Shaibu…
The Zamfara North Progressive Movement has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of armed banditry, killings, and kidnapping for ransom in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by Ahmed Abubakar Birane, the group’s Chairman, they called on the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Police Command to swiftly investigate and prosecute suspects involved in these crimes to deter others from similar acts. The group expressed particular concern over the delay in the investigation and prosecution of individuals detained or granted bail in connection with the abduction of District Head Ibrahim Sarkin Fada Kasuwar Daji by armed bandits. They…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has strongly condemned the recent assault on officials of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) by some Immigration officers, describing the incident as unacceptable. Makinde expressed his disapproval during a visit to the residence of the two assaulted OYRTMA officials, Mr. Nurudeen Abiola and Mr. Taiwo Adeagbo, in Ibadan on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Friday in Ibadan, involved the assault of the OYRTMA officials and some journalists by Immigration officers. The governor, speaking after visiting the victims, decried the inhumane treatment meted out to the OYRTMA officials for simply apprehending…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced the suspension of all events at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja, for the purpose of a holistic rehabilitation. Wike made this declaration after inspecting the centre in Abuja on Monday, stating that the suspension was to allow Julius Berger to carry out comprehensive renovation work. The minister terminated the contract of Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd, the company previously managing the centre. Anthony Ogunleye, the Director of Press in the Office of the Minister, announced the termination on April 4, noting that Julius Berger had been…
Usman Okai Austin, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Youth Frontier, has insisted that the party’s national chairman must come from the North Central region of Nigeria ahead of the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Okai raised concerns about an alleged plan to weaken the PDP before the 2027 general election by making the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, the substantive chairman following Iyorchia Ayu’s exit. In a statement, Okai stated, “We find ourselves at a crossroads, where the very essence of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, is under threat. We are all witnesses to…
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has called on the judiciary, the people of Edo State, and Nigerians to stand with him amidst his impeachment crisis. The Edo State House of Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday, April 8, 2024, following allegations of misconduct and perjury leveled against him by the state lawmakers, based on the reports of a seven-man panel set up by the chief judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. Following the impeachment, Governor Godwin Obaseki immediately swore in Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as the new deputy governor of the state. Reacting to his impeachment, Shaibu described it…
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has finally announced his position on whether abortion should be banned, breaking months of silence on the crucial issue in his 2024 rematch with President Biden. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee took to his social media platform on Sunday night to announce that he would issue a statement on “abortion and abortion rights.” In a video posted Monday morning, Trump explicitly affirmed his support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and emphasized his support for states determining their own laws for abortion as long as there are exceptions for rape, incest, and life…
The principal and Examination Officer of Government Day Secondary School, GDSS, Salihu Dogo in Jalingo, Taraba State, have been suspended following allegations of sabotaging the state governor’s free education policy. In a letter issued by the State Ministry of Education, the principal, Haruna Joshua Assembo, and the Examination Officer, Ezekiel Rimamsikwe, were accused of selling West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) and National Examination Certificate (NECO) exam slots to external candidates for personal gain. Both exams were supposed to be free for all intending students in the state, as the state government had released funds for their payment to alleviate the…
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), accusing him of supporting President Bola Tinubu on the electricity tariff hike to harm people with low incomes. Sowore also mocked Obi’s visit to Egypt to study the country’s electricity generation and distribution methods before the 2023 general election. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Sowore claimed that Obi only visited a switchboard in one Egyptian power station. He said: “These guys are just so dumb that they wake up and ‘Copy and paste’ slogans from…
Stakeholders from Nasarawa State within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are demanding fair representation in the party’s leadership ahead of its next National Executive Committee meeting. They are urging the party leadership to ensure Nasarawa’s inclusion in the distribution of officials in the National Working Committee. Kefas Kaura, a PDP stakeholder from Karu Local Government Area, expressed these views in a press statement released in Lafia, the state capital, on Sunday. Kaura emphasized the PDP’s commitment to internal democracy and equity since the restoration of democracy in 1999. He highlighted the significance of the upcoming congresses and national conventions, stating…
Members of the House of Representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the resignation of the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, accusing him of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Led by Chinyere Ukenga, the lawmakers made their demands known at a press briefing on Monday at the House of Representatives Media Centre. They alleged that Damagum was scheming to hand over the party to the APC and extend the tenure of Local Government party executives to consolidate his leadership. Referring to the crisis in Rivers State over party leadership, Ukenga accused Damagum of…
A senior Iranian official has issued a warning, stating that Israel’s embassies are no longer safe and should not be considered as a safe haven. The warning was delivered by Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Safavi emphasized that Tehran sees confrontation with Israel as a legitimate and legal right. This warning comes in the wake of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran vowing revenge after an airstrike destroyed its consulate in Damascus, killing at least 11 people, including a senior commander in the al-Quds force…
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced Tuesday, 9th April, and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid El-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. In the statement, the Federal Government congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslim faithful to continue embodying the spirit of unity and to practice virtues such as kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet…
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned parties involved in the political crisis in the state to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that the Command would not tolerate any individual or group disrupting the existing peace in the state. Iringe-Koko emphasized the Command’s unwavering commitment to upholding and enforcing law and order. The Command urged the public to prioritize peace and compliance with the law, while also encouraging people to seek peaceful and lawful means to address grievances. “The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, is free to leave the party if he wants. NLC spokesman Benson Upah reiterated the union’s stance on Julius Abure’s leadership, stating that despite what they consider an ‘illegal’ national convention that reinstated Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party, the union will not recognize his leadership. “Our position on this matter is clear and has not changed. Abure remains unknown to us. It is not a question of removal. As far as we know, he does…
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, dismissing rumors of an imminent departure. Despite the internal crisis rocking the party, Obi affirmed that he has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. He also declared that he is not in any way desperate to be Nigeria’s President at any point in his life. Obi made these statements while fielding questions from journalists in Bauchi on Sunday shortly after commissioning a hand pump for water supply in Sabon Layi community, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis. He said, “I am not…
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has expressed shock and sympathy over the recent killing of 25 persons during a bandit attack in the Agojeju-Odo community of the Omala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking in Lokoja, Governor Ododo regretted the escalation of communal clashes in the area and promised immediate intervention by his administration to prevent a recurrence of such incidents. “I am assuring the citizens that the perpetrators of the dastardly act will be brought to justice soon. Already, security agencies are on the trail of the assailants whose acts of mindless cowardice resulted in the…
Socioeconomic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawsuit is based on Akpabio’s failure to recall Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi and his inaction regarding the alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding. Senator Ningi had raised concerns about the alleged disappearance of N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. His allegations led to a three-month suspension by the Senate due to his inability to substantiate the claims of budget padding. Activist lawyer Femi Falana had demanded Ningi’s reinstatement, a request that has not been fulfilled by the Senate. SERAP announced the lawsuit on its…
Ukraine has reported a drone attack on the Morozovsk airbase in Russia, claiming to have killed or injured 20 airfield personnel and severely damaging eight Russian warplanes, as stated by officials in Kyiv. Russian defense officials, on the other hand, stated that they intercepted 40 Ukrainian drones and that only a power substation was damaged in the attack. Neither side’s claims have been independently verified, according to the Guardian UK. The Morozovsk airbase is reportedly used by Russian tactical bombers to launch guided bombs at Ukrainian military targets and frontline towns and cities. In a separate incident, Russia fired five…