President Bola Tinubu has expressed support for a proposal to directly elect members into the parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). He stated that this move would allow citizens of member states to have a say in who represents them. During the swearing-in ceremony of 97 members into the 6th ECOWAS parliament at the Abuja International Conference Centre, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of directly electing public officers, aligning with democratic principles and the ECOWAS protocol on democracy and good governance. President Tinubu, a former legislator himself, stated, “As a one-time legislator myself, I look forward…
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Primate Elijah Ayodele has criticized the Federal Government for increasing electricity tariffs by over 300 per cent, stating that it will not lead to stable power supply as needed. The government announced the increment, stating that Band A users will pay more for electricity. Ayodele, who had predicted the increase last year, expressed disappointment, stating that the tariff hike will negatively affect many people in the country and will lead to disappointment in the government. In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Ayodele emphasized the importance of stable electricity supply in improving the economy and supporting local manufacturers…
President Bola Tinubu has elaborated on the significance of the Student Loan Bill, which he recently signed into law. He emphasized that the introduction of the scheme paves the way for a brighter future for Nigerian children, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. In a gathering that included leaders and key members of the National Assembly, President Tinubu signed the revised Student Loan Bill into law. During an Iftar event at the State House in Abuja, he underscored the pivotal role of education in combating poverty. President Tinubu remarked, “Today, I signed the bill for the Student Loan Scheme. Imagine the…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the extension of the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for the Ondo State Governorship election until Friday. This decision was conveyed in a statement by the party’s spokesperson, Felix Morka, on Thursday. The party has also extended the sale of delegate forms for the primary election until the same date. Initially, the sale of forms was scheduled to be open from Wednesday, 27 March to 3 April. The statement did not provide a specific reason for the extension. However, it is speculated that the recent death of one of the…
A Grade 1 Area Court in Lugbe, Abuja, has sentenced a 26-year-old labourer, Tile Dominic, to eight weeks in prison for stealing wire. The convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge, was sentenced by Judge Malam Aliyu Kagarko. However, Judge Kagarko offered Dominic an option of paying a N20,000 fine. The prosecutor, Mr. E. A. Nnamani, informed the court that Dominic, a resident of New Nyanya in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, stole one roll of 1.5mm wire belonging to a man identified as Mr. Johnson on March 28. Dominic attempted to steal more wire on March 29…
Dr. Salihu Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman North-west of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje, to either align himself with the vision of President Bola Tinubu or resign from his position. In a letter dated April 2, 2024, addressed to Ganduje and leaked to the press in Kaduna, Lukman expressed his conviction that Ganduje’s leadership is in direct opposition to Tinubu’s vision for developing Nigerian democracy. Lukman, who criticized Ganduje’s leadership style, highlighted the absence of National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, failure to present quarterly financial reports, and the lack of…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed the identities of terrorist commanders killed during various operations in northern Nigeria. Major General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, revealed the names during a briefing in Abuja. The terrorist leaders were eliminated in separate operations conducted between January and March 2024. The names of the commanders include Abu Bilal Minuki (aka Abubakar Mainok), who was the Head of Is-Al Furqan Province (ISGS and ISWAP), and Haruna Isiya Boderi. Haruna Isiya Boderi was a notorious terrorist known for operating in the Birnin Gwari Forest in Kaduna State and along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway.…
The seven-man panel, led by Justice S Omonua, investigating the impeachment petition against Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has adjourned its sitting to Friday, April 5, 2024. The adjournment is to allow the defendant to present his defence. This adjournment is the last in the matter, according to the panel. Professor Oladoyin Awoyale, SAN, Counsel to the respondent, withdrew from participating in the panel proceedings after the panel ruled against his motion at the inaugural sitting on Wednesday. Awoyale had urged the panel to comply with a Federal High Court, Abuja, order by J.E. Ekwo, requesting the panel to…
A recent Wall Street Journal survey has revealed that former President Donald Trump is leading President Joe Biden in key battleground states crucial for the upcoming 2024 election rematch between the two. Key Points: -Trump leads in six out of seven battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, Georgia, Nevada, and North Carolina. – The former president holds a six-point lead over Biden in North Carolina, including third-party and independent candidates. – Trump also leads with a five-point margin in Arizona, a four-point edge in Nevada, and three-point advantages in Michigan and Pennsylvania. – In Georgia, Trump edges Biden by a single…
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has filed an appeal against the ruling of the Abuja Federal High Court before the Appeal Court. Kanu’s legal team, led by its Lead Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling of Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court on March 19, 2024. The appeal challenges the lower court’s decision, alleging that Kanu’s constitutional rights to fair trial were denied. The legal team accused the Department of State Services (DSS) of failing to provide adequate facilities for Kanu to prepare his defense and…
The Kano State Film Censorship Board has issued a directive prohibiting the screening of movies that depict or endorse cross-dressing and thuggery in the state. This decision was announced by the Board’s executive secretary, Abba El-Mustapha, during a meeting with the management and stakeholders from Kannywood. A statement released by the board’s spokesman, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, explained that the ban was imposed in response to public concerns about the potential promotion of criminal activities and inappropriate behaviors, particularly among young people. El-Mustapha emphasized the importance of upholding the state’s customs, norms, and values, stating, “It is high time to fish…
The Ondo State government has issued a stern warning to civil servants in the state to refrain from engaging in partisan politics ahead of the upcoming governorship election. The Head of Service, Bayo Philip, speaking on behalf of the government, urged civil servants to adhere strictly to the principles of public service and avoid any form of electoral campaign or activity. Philip made this statement during the commencement of the 2024 promotion exercise for civil servants in the state. He emphasized the importance of maintaining neutrality and professionalism among workers, advising them to focus on their duties and responsibilities as…
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has accused Russia of preparing to mobilize an additional 300,000 troops to the battle line in his country by the beginning of June. Zelensky made this statement during a press conference in Kyiv on Wednesday. While it remains unclear how many troops Ukraine plans to mobilize this year, Zelensky clarified that the country does not need half a million troops. He emphasized the need for strong responses to any Russian operations, stating, “We must win this war.” Zelensky’s remarks come shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a routine spring conscription campaign into action, calling…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, has pledged equal treatment for defectors from other political parties. This assurance was given at Isiaka, in Ivo Local Government headquarters, during a rally welcoming over 3000 loyalists of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday. The defectors, led by former PDP member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Livinus Makwe, and a group of Labour Party (LP) defectors led by the deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Igwe…
A mild drama unfolded at the Wuse Zone 6 Magistrate Court, Abuja, during the bail hearing of social media influencer and blogger, Ofoegbu Chukwuma, popularly known as Ijele, on Wednesday. Rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, threatened to file a petition against the police counsel, B.N Ezala, who is the prosecutor in Ijele’s case, for allegedly having a secret meeting with the presiding magistrate, Emmanuel A. Iyanna. The hearing, which was previously stalled due to the court not sitting, took a contentious turn when Ezala arrived at the court premises and reportedly had a private meeting with the magistrate, leaving…
Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has taken legal action against the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, over alleged defamation of character. Igboho filed a lawsuit before an Oyo High Court in Ibadan through his legal team led by J. A. Sanusi. In the lawsuit, Igboho is seeking N500 million in compensation from Adams for purported defamatory statements made against him. Igboho alleges that Adams accused him of being a serial killer and assassin for top politicians, including President Bola Tinubu, during an audio conversation in 2021. Among other requests, Igboho is asking the court…
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the recent defections of some of its members to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that it is not perturbed by the exits. In a press release signed by Abraham Amah, the Vice Chairman/acting Publicity Secretary of the Abia PDP, the party noted that the defectors had come to the realization that they were no longer indispensable to the PDP. The party disclosed that many of those leaving were responsible for the “brief downturn” the PDP experienced in Abia during the 2023 polls. However, it sees their…
The inaugural sitting of the impeachment panel convened by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate allegations against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, was marked by drama and legal wrangling. The panel was constituted following an impeachment notice served on Shaibu by the State House of Assembly. Chaired by retired Justice S.A. Omonua, other members include Professor Theresa Akpoghome, Oghogho Ayodele Oviasu, Surveyor Andrew Oliha, Idris Abdulkareen, President Aigbokhian, and Mariam Erakhoba Ilavbare. The session, held at the Judges Conference Hall in Benin City, saw Shaibu’s counsel, Prof Oladoyin Awoyale, SAN, pointing to a Federal High Court…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has responded strongly to accusations made by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, claiming that Fubara rents crowds for thanksgiving events. Governor Fubara criticized Wike’s comments, expressing regret for supporting Fubara’s gubernatorial bid. Wike’s remarks were made during a public address to supporters, where he alleged that Fubara’s ascension to the governorship was based on deceptive tactics. Despite a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu, the animosity between Wike and Fubara continues unabated. In a recent address at the Government House, Port Harcourt, while receiving members of the Nigeria…
A man, Adekola Ayodele, has approached the Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan, seeking a divorce from his wife, Bolanle, citing allegations of battery and control. Ayodele, a mechanic, lamented, “I never enjoyed any moment of peace since I married my wife. Bolanle has no regard for me. She sends her brother to beat me up for no reason. Worst still, she nearly killed me the last time because she held my private part to cut it off.” He further claimed, “In fact, Bolanle got me arrested over a matter I knew nothing about. In short, her wish is…