Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara expressed sadness on Thursday over attacks on his supporters, allegedly orchestrated by the state’s outgoing local government council chairmen. Fubara made this statement while announcing the commencement of the N80.3 billion, 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road dual carriageway and bridge project in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Amid a battle of supremacy with his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Governor Fubara warned that those who attack innocent citizens for political reasons would face consequences. “It is unfortunate that after we inaugurated the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road project on Tuesday and left, some people went there and attacked our…
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Senator Magnus Abe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has referred to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as an influential member of President Bola Tinubu’s government, despite not being a member of the APC. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abe recounted his efforts to convince Wike, then governor of Rivers State, to work with Tinubu. He expressed his comfort in working with Wike, emphasizing their friendship and the need to collaborate. Abe clarified that Wike’s role as a minister in the APC government did not require him to be a member of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that a total of 2,128,288 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected by registered voters in Edo State since February 2023. This was disclosed by Professor Rhoda H. Gumsus, the commission’s National Commissioner in charge of Edo State, at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Benin City on Thursday. Gumsus, represented by the state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Anugbum Onuoha, stated that the collected PVCs were out of the total number of 2,501,081 registered voters in the state. Additionally, a total of 373,030 PVCs remain uncollected. She explained that the continuous voter registration (CVR)…
The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission has announced that elections will be conducted across the 16 local government areas of the state on September 21, 2024. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday, the commission stated, “Arrangement is being put in place to make this happen within the set date. We will give further breakdown on the election timetable of activities soon, all things being equal.” The commission urged all stakeholders to stay updated with their public communications and prepare for the elections within the specified timeframe.
Seven governorship aspirants who contested the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial ticket in Ondo State on April 20 have thrown their support behind Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The aspirants endorsed Governor Aiyedatiwa about a month after the shadow primary was held in the state, ahead of the November 16 governorship election. The aspirants, including Morayo Lebi, Dayo Faduyile, Soji Ehinlanwo, Diran Iyantan, Mayowa Akinfolarin, Funmilayo Waheed-Adekojo, and Jimi Odimayo, appealed to party members to prioritize peace and unity over division within the party. In a statement signed by the seven aspirants, they emphasized the need for party members to focus on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State has announced plans to commence the distribution of approximately 373,030 uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on May 27. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Anugbum Onuoha, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting in Benin on Thursday, regarding the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. Onuoha explained that the PVC collection exercise would run concurrently with the CVR exercise, both slated to begin on May 27. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, had earlier announced the commencement of the CVR exercise in Edo and Ondo states ahead of the governorship elections in the…
A Federal High Court in Osogbo, presided over by Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel, has dismissed a suit filed by Mr. Kanmi Ajibola, seeking permission to continue appearing to defend clients after becoming a lawmaker. In the suit, numbered FHC/OS/CS/42/2023, Ajibola, who is now a member of the Osun House of Assembly, requested permission to provide pro bono legal services while serving as a lawmaker and public servant. Justice Ayo-Emmanuel, in his ruling on Thursday, cited the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), stating that public servants are prohibited from engaging in self-serving activities or businesses for personal…
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Agricultural Production and Services to launch a thorough investigation into the introduction of genetically modified (GM) crops in Nigeria by the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA). The decision was made following the adoption of a motion on the need to investigate the introduction of GM crops in Nigeria, moved during Thursday’s plenary by Muktar Shagaya. The House called on the federal government to halt the introduction of new GM crops until the investigation by the Committee on Agricultural Production and Services is completed and its findings are disclosed to the public.…
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Comrade Julius Abure, has appealed to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and its leadership to reconcile and focus on addressing the challenges faced by Nigerians due to bad governance. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, Abure urged the NLC to join hands with the LP to create an enabling environment to capture power and use it for the betterment of the people. Abure specifically appealed to Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the NLC, with whom he has worked closely in the past, to set aside any…
The Labour Party (LP) in Enugu State has raised concerns over the partnership agreement between the Enugu State government and Pragmatic Farms Limited, alleging that it may be a conduit to siphon the state’s resources. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Casmir Uchenna Agbo, and Publicity Secretary, Onuora Odo, the party questioned the propriety of the transaction, pointing out that the company was allegedly registered only four days before signing the agreement with the state government. The party demanded transparency in the deal and called on Governor Alex Otti to clarify when discussions on the partnership began and…
Protesters from Nsukwa, Aniocha South local government area, on Tuesday, converged on the Delta State Government House to demand that their clan should produce the next local government council chairman. The protesters, who identified as members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the Concerned Nsukwa Clan Youths, blocked the Government House main entrance, insisting that it was Nsukwa clan’s turn to produce the next chairman. They displayed various placards with inscriptions such as “Nsukwa Clan is not a political slave,” “Say yes to equity, fairness, justice, and balance in Aniocha south,” “Youth of Aniocha South endorse Nsukwa Clan mandate,”…
The Abia State government and the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have announced a collaborative effort to combat fake drugs, substandard foods, and other unwholesome products in Nigeria. Governor Alex Otti revealed the partnership during a meeting at the government house in Umuahia with the Director General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and her team, who were in the state for an official assignment. Expressing concern over the loss of lives due to fake drugs and substandard products, Governor Otti assured that his administration would spare no effort in eradicating counterfeit products. He disclosed the establishment…
Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano has issued an interim order restraining the two commissions of inquiry instituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, from conducting any further proceedings until after the determination of a suit filed by former governor of Kano State and current National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. The court’s order prohibits the 4th and 5th Defendants/Respondents from performing executive functions assigned to them by the Governor of Kano State in courtrooms meant to adjudicate disputes between persons and authorities in Kano. The decision came…
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in an unending internal crisis as the Austin Agada-led faction and Benjamin Omakolo’s faction reignited their bitter battle of legitimacy and supremacy in Makurdi. The conflict escalated when the Agada-led faction, reportedly backed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Dr. George Akume, inaugurated members of an Ad Hoc Zoning Committee for the forthcoming local government election in an unknown location in Makurdi. In a press statement, the party’s Publicity Secretary in Benue State, Hon. Daniel Ihonmu, announced the inauguration and the commencement of the…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced his administration’s alignment with the Federal government’s Renewed Hope Agenda in the health sector to enhance access to quality healthcare delivery in the state. Otti made this known while receiving the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim, and her team during their advocacy visit to Abia State. He emphasized the shared objectives between Abia and the Federal Government, particularly in health, highlighting a mutual commitment to a common purpose despite political differences. The governor acknowledged the Renewed Hope Agenda’s significance, stating that Abia State is already implementing aspects…
Following the passing of the emir of Tikau, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema as the new emir of Tikau Emirate Council. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, on Tuesday. The appointment was based on the unanimous recommendations of the kingmakers of the Tikau Emirate Council. Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema is the eldest son of the late Emir of Tikau. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agric Economics and Extension, a master’s in Agric Economics, and is…
The Federal Executive Council, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure and housing sector to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure and affordable homeownership. The initiative, approved during the council’s meeting at the State House in Abuja, is designed to foster job creation, inclusive growth, and long-term productivity enhancement. It will unlock private-sector funds, allowing Nigerians to access 25-year mortgages at low interest rates to realize their dream of owning a home. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted the importance of innovative collaborations…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the establishment of the Farmers-Herders Board and signed five other bills into law during a ceremony attended by members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The establishment of the Farmers-Herders Board is seen as a crucial step in preventing conflicts and enhancing security, drawing inspiration from successful models in states like Jigawa. Additionally, Governor Mohammed signed the Access to Basic Education Bill into law, which is expected to boost school enrollment rates in the state. Among the bills signed into law are the repeal of the Sa’adu Zungur University Law 2022…
Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, emphasized the critical role of the judiciary in upholding justice and democracy in Nigeria during the Justice Anthony Aniagolu’s Memorial Lecture in Enugu. Speaking on the theme “The Judiciary and the Future of Nigeria,” Obi recounted his experience of winning an election in Anambra State, only to be initially declared the loser. He spent three years in court and ultimately regained his mandate, thanks to the judiciary’s intervention. Despite facing impeachment and subsequent re-elections, the judiciary consistently upheld the rule of law and reinstated him…
Silas Onu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Ebonyi South in the February 3rd, 2024 by-election, has stated his intention to appeal the ruling of the Tribunal that dismissed his petition against the Judges over alleged bias, injustice, and lack of fair hearing in his election petition. The ruling came after Onu filed a petition to the President of the Court of Appeal and the Tribunal Panel seeking their recusal from the bye-election Tribunal. However, the three-man panel, led by Justice H.N Kunaza, dismissed Onu’s petition for lack of merit. Justice Kunaza, flanked by Justice Bassey Bassey Nkanang…