The Ondo Peoples Assembly (OPA) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take decisive action against Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke for allegedly discrediting the outcome of the party’s primaries held on April 20. The coalition made this known during a press briefing in Akure, Ondo State capital, where it expressed concern that the two aspirants who lost to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa were causing potential crises within the party. Olufemi Lawson, the convener of the coalition, along with OPA’s publicity secretary Kikelomo Isijola and other members, stated that Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and some supporters of Olusola Oke had…
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A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule from parading himself as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court granted the order after considering a motion declaring his seat vacant. The presiding Judge, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Charles N. Wali, ruled on a motion brought by the new factional Speaker of the House, Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo and 2 others. The court also barred 24 other members of the Assembly from accessing the complex or carrying out any legislative assignments in the name of the Rivers State House…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the recent actions and statements of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, describing them as impeachable offenses. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, made this statement on Friday during a press conference in Abuja. Morka emphasized that Fubara’s use of demolition of public assets as a means to punish legitimate members of the legislature was a sign of petty despotism and should be strongly condemned. He criticized the governor’s attack on the House of Assembly and its leadership, stating that it was a clear disregard for a court order and a…
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has called on security agencies to ensure the swift rescue of students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Okene, Kogi State. Obi expressed concern over the abduction, stating that it indicates the overwhelming nature of insecurity in Nigeria. In a series of tweets on Friday, Obi wrote, “Again, further obstacles have been raised in our children’s education in the country with yet another invasion and abduction of students by bandits at the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Okene, Kogi State on Thursday. “The very disturbing reports…
Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on elders and stakeholders of the party to intervene in the political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Friday, George warned that the crisis in Rivers State could escalate into a national conflagration. He cautioned President Bola Tinubu not to disregard the threat by some lawmakers in the state House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. George emphasized that the PDP lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have automatically lost their seats according to Section 109 (1) (g)…
Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate in the 2023 Kogi State gubernatorial election, has strongly condemned the abduction of students at the Confluence University of Science and Technology. In a statement issued by Isaiah Davies Ijele, Director of New Media, Muri/Sam Campaign Council, Ajaka expressed deep concern over the attack, describing it as barbaric, cruel, and unfortunate. He criticized the state’s security apparatus, particularly the outgoing Kogi State Commissioner of Police, for failing to ensure the security of the state. Ajaka lamented the abduction of students who were preparing for their First Semester Examinations,…
In response to the controversy surrounding the proposed cybersecurity levy, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to educate the public about the policy. The CBN had issued a circular directing banks to impose a 0.5% charge on certain transactions, sparking debate and criticism amidst the country’s economic challenges. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, stated that the CBN’s decision could help address cybersecurity threats in Nigeria’s digital space but emphasized the need for thorough stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment. Emonefe highlighted recent incidents, such as the exploitation of cryptocurrency platforms, as…
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to lift the arrest warrant issued against him. The judge stated that Bello, by refusing to appear for arraignment in a criminal case, had shown contempt for the court and was not entitled to any leniency. In his ruling on Friday regarding Bello’s application to cancel the arrest warrant, the court emphasized that Bello cannot evade arraignment and then dictate terms to the court from the comfort of his room. The judge also dismissed Bello’s argument that the Federal…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on ending hunger in Nigeria instead of implementing new taxes. Primate Ayodele criticized the recent increases in Value Added Tax (VAT), stamp duty, and the introduction of the cybersecurity levy, stating that these measures would further burden Nigerians already facing economic hardship. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele urged the government to reconsider its policies and ensure they are people-friendly, especially considering the widespread hardship in the country. He emphasized, “Increasing VAT, stamp duty, implementing cybersecurity…
Troops belonging to the Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized six fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) during a raid on a “notorious enclave” in Goniri, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. This achievement was disclosed by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, through a post on his social media handle on Friday. Makama reported that the operation was carried out by troops from the 81 Division Task Force Battalion, who collaborated with the Civilian Joint Task Force on Thursday. According to the security expert, intelligence…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stated that employing new individuals into the state’s civil service is not currently a priority for his administration. Governor Otti made this known during a monthly interactive session with the media in Umuahia on Thursday. He emphasized that the issue of employment would only be considered after the government had addressed existing matters within the civil service. Otti highlighted that there is an existing embargo on employment that he has maintained, and it remains in force. He expressed concern over the high number of personnel in the civil service, even after verification processes have…
The House of Representatives has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of misinterpreting the Cybercrime Act and has called for the suspension of the policy based on this misinterpretation. The House made this declaration following a motion by Kingsley Chinda and 39 others on Thursday. Chinda stated that contrary to the circular issued by the CBN, the Act did not place the burden of paying the cybercrime levy on bank customers. The CBN had issued a circular to banks mandating them to charge 0.5 percent on certain transactions in an effort to implement the policy. However, this move by…
Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development in Kwara State, has called for enhanced collaboration between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to combat illegal mining activities in the state. Alabi made the plea during visits to the EFCC and DSS headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital, on Wednesday. He highlighted the necessity of these visits in light of the ongoing illegal mining operations in the state and their adverse effects on revenue generation. The commissioner stressed the need for concerted efforts to address the issue and prevent further…
A socio-cultural group representing the Igala nation, Ane Igala Restoration (AIR), has taken legal action against Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, over accusations of using the Atta of Igala for political purposes that could tarnish his esteemed position. In a lawsuit filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with the number W/1896/24, the AIR listed the Attorney General of the Federation, Kogi State Attorney General, the Hon Minister of Steel Development, Kogi State Traditional Council, and the Chairman Igala Area Traditional Council as defendants. The lawsuit seeks to restrain the defendants from involving the Atta Igala…
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions. The decision came after a motion was moved by lawmaker Ben Etanabene of the PDP from Delta State during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja. Etanabene highlighted the ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its parastatals, agencies, and missions, aimed at enhancing service delivery. Despite these efforts, he expressed concern over the general and urgent Consular Services Challenge faced by Nigerians worldwide. He noted that many Nigerians are unlawfully detained in…
The Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, located in Ikeja, Lagos, handed over fake $1.2 million notes and five cryptocurrency machines to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. Additionally, the Command delivered 148 pieces of Unmanned Area Vehicles (UAVs) also known as drones, 112 military hardware and accessories, two bulletproof helmets, and two Army vests to the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army in Lagos. The counterfeited foreign currencies were handed over to the EFCC’s Assistant Commander, Oguzi Moses, while the UAVs and other military hardware were received by the General Officer Commanding…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has announced plans to pass a bill aimed at developing a framework of action to reduce the number of out-of-school children in the state. Dr. Nasiru Ahmed Ala, Chairman of the House Committee on Education and representative of the Madara/Chinede constituency, made this known during a two-day Regional Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on Out-of-School Children and Retention, Transition, and Completion Models in Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states. The meeting was held at Emerald Hotel Hall, Gombe, Gombe State on Thursday. Expressing deep concern over the estimated 1.2 million out-of-school children in Bauchi, Ala emphasized the…
The Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS) has sealed two hotels, an event center, and several other business premises in Kaduna metropolis over unpaid taxes amounting to approximately N422.6 million. The sealed businesses include Seals Admiralty Naval Suites owned by Navy Travels and Tours, Abuja, Deluxe Suites located at Ali Akilu Road, Kaduna, Big City Event Centre, Bijo Surgical & Scientific Limited, Zedvance Finance Limited, TXTLight Power Solution, Lek Dental & Maxillofacial Hospital, Azaka, and Enyo filling station, among others. Aysha Ahmad, the KADIRS Board Secretary and Legal Advisor, stated that the exercise aimed to enforce compliance by businesses that…
Dauda Aboki, the chairman of Bali Local Government Council in Taraba State, has responded to allegations regarding the delay in workers’ monthly remuneration, clarifying the situation during a press briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, on Thursday. Aboki refuted claims that some staff had not received their salaries for over four months, dismissing the allegations as unfounded. He explained that most of the workers in question are not officially recorded on the council’s payroll due to incomplete documentation. According to Aboki, these employees were meant to replace their retired or deceased parents, but their documentation process had not been finalized,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly lack the authority to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, as they are no longer members of the House. PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this statement during a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday. Ologunagba stated that the directive from the state APC chapter for the lawmakers to initiate impeachment proceedings against the governor is futile. He explained that the APC lawmakers forfeited their seats in the House when they defected from the PDP, the party under which they…