As the local government elections approach in Delta State, Mr. Ikami Monday, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abraka, Ethiope-East Local Government Area, has resigned from the party. Mr. Ikami has announced his decision to join the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mr. Ikami submitted his resignation letter to the Chairman of APC Ward 3 in Abraka. Although he did not specify his reasons for leaving the APC, he indicated that his decision was personal. The resignation letter included the statement, “I, Mr. Ikami Monday, wish to resign from All Progressive Congress (APC) to join the Peoples…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
In preparation for the forthcoming local government elections, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa State have been urged to nominate women as their running mates. The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADDIEC) has set the election date for July 13. During a stakeholders meeting in Yola on Tuesday, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, the traditional leader of the PDP in the state, emphasized the importance of recognizing and promoting the contributions of women within the party. Fintiri, who had selected a female running mate, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, in the previous year’s gubernatorial race, encouraged aspiring council chairmen to follow…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has suggested that Bola Tinubu became the President of Nigeria by luck, and criticized his administration for its performance. Lamido made these remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s *Politics Today* program. He disputed claims that Tinubu was responsible for building Lagos, attributing the development of the city to federal investment. “I know Tinubu very well. I also know him as the Governor of Lagos. I know his capacity. He’s on top of the country. He didn’t build Lagos. Lagos was built with Nigerian money. I mean the port, the airport,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a stern warning to its personnel against engaging in unethical and corrupt practices during the forthcoming governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, delivered the warning on Monday in Abuja at a lecture honoring the late Abubakar Momoh, former Director-General of the Electoral Institute (TEI) from August 2013 to May 2017. Represented by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Board of Electoral Institute, Prof. Abdullahi Zuru, Yakubu cautioned that any unethical behavior before, during, or after the elections would result in severe legal consequences. The lecture, themed…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) announced on Monday that it will not embark on a strike action starting Tuesday to demand a new national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero disclosed this during a press conference, explaining that the figures proposed by the Tripartite Committee are currently under review by President Bola Tinubu. Ajaero clarified that the N62,000 proposed by the government does not imply acceptance by the labour unions. “We cannot declare a strike now because the figures are with the President. We will wait for the President’s decision,” he stated. He drew a parallel to the previous administration,…
Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, expressed concern over the ongoing divisions and political conflicts within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. Addressing his supporters in Ado-Ekiti ahead of the PDP congress in July, Fayose called for unity among party members. He emphasized the importance of cohesion for the party’s survival and success in the upcoming gubernatorial election. “I have come to tell you that the PDP must not die in Ekiti State. I want you to have peace; please, don’t destroy my personality,” Fayose urged. He appealed to members to avoid politics of bitterness…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has praised the Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC) for its thorough preparations ahead of the local government election scheduled for July 20, 2024. IPAC’s Chairman in Ebonyi State, Ernest Nwaze, expressed this approval on Monday after a meeting with members of the council, the State Commissioner for Inter-Party Affairs, Evangelist Philip Ogbonna Okorie, and the Special Assistant to the State Governor on Inter-Party Affairs, Comrade Sunday Nwambam, in Abakaliki. Nwaze highlighted that IPAC had scrutinized EBSIEC’s activities and found them satisfactory. “We analyzed the conduct of EBSIEC in preparation for the local government election…
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has dismissed speculation about his resignation ahead of the upcoming election, despite ongoing criticism over his early departure from the D-Day commemorations. Sunak pledged to continue “until the last day of this campaign” as he addressed rumors of a potential resignation before polling day on July 4. The Prime Minister faced backlash over the weekend for leaving the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings early. He maintained a low profile, avoiding questions from reporters, but resumed campaigning on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to “fighting for the future of our country.” When asked about the possibility…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been elected as the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum. His election took place during the Zonal meeting held in Lagos State on Monday. The six governors from the South-West region unanimously elected Sanwo-Olu to lead the forum. The meeting saw the attendance of Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), and Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti). Sanwo-Olu succeeds the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who was the last chairman of the forum.
Former National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has stated that there is no discernible difference between the ruling APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” monitored by media outlets, Lukman criticized the APC for becoming worse than the PDP it sought to replace. Lukman highlighted that the PDP had devolved into a one-man show, abandoning internal democracy and imposing candidates on the electorate. He stressed that this was the impetus behind the formation of the APC through the merger of opposition parties to rectify such anomalies. “We were clear…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has ruled that the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are still officially members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Justice Okogbule Gbasam delivered the ruling on Monday, stating that the claimants failed to prove that Martin Amaewhule and the 26 other legislators had formally switched their allegiance to the APC. Justice Gbasam emphasized that party membership is established through inclusion in the party’s register or possession of a membership card, indicating that televised events or verbal declarations were insufficient…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday expressed his concern over the division and political wrangling within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing his supporters in Ado-Ekiti ahead of the PDP congress in July, Fayose appealed to party members to put aside their differences to ensure the survival and functionality of the party. Fayose emphasized the importance of unity, urging members to avoid the politics of bitterness to secure victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. “I have come to tell you that the PDP must not die in Ekiti State. I want you to…
The Anglican Primate of Nigeria, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has condemned the persistent attacks on military personnel, describing them as “a cancer on the nation.” Speaking on Sunday during his episcopal visit to St Matthew Anglican Church in Abuja, covering the Maitama and Mpape Archdeaconry, Ndukuba urged Nigerians to stand firm in their faith and trust in God’s intervention amid national challenges. He emphasized the importance of justice, dialogue, and addressing the needs of ordinary people, asserting that leadership should prioritize the welfare of citizens. The cleric encouraged Christians to remain faithful and patient, while also urging the government to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations of using brutal force to arrest 127 suspected internet fraudsters, including two women, at two clubs in Akure, Ondo State. In a statement titled “EFCC Akure Arrest: Setting the Records Straight,” signed by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, the agency emphasized that it would conduct a forensic analysis of the trending video depicting the arrests and prepare a case against those spreading what it described as a “distasteful stunt.” Oyewale urged the public to disregard the video, stating, “The Commission wishes to state that no suspect was assaulted, brutalized,…
The Northern Awareness Network has criticized Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, for his remarks regarding the recent South African elections. Obi had praised the South African election as a “shining example” of transparency and lamented the differences between South Africa’s electoral process and Nigeria’s, calling it a reflection of Nigeria’s ongoing struggles with democratic governance. His comments were made in a post on his X handle on Saturday. In response, the Northern Awareness Network, through a statement by its chairman Salihu Suleiman, argued that comparing the two nations’ electoral processes is misleading due to their…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has urged the Federal Government to establish a National Pastoralist Commission to safeguard the interests of herdsmen in Nigeria. In a statement issued by Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, NEF’s Director of Publicity and Advocacy, the forum emphasized the necessity of a special initiative to address the challenges faced by herders. NEF highlighted that past administrations have created agencies and programs like the NDDC and OMPADEC to address issues affecting specific communities in southern Nigeria. This call comes amidst ongoing debates about proposed legislation to phase out open grazing and establish ranching agencies. NEF also advocated for…
The Edo State Government has announced its resolve to eliminate criminal cult groups and ‘Okaigheles’ (youth leaders) from the state. This decision follows a recent attack on soldiers in the Okomu community by criminals and cultists. Chris Nehikhare, the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, made this announcement on Sunday at the Military Base Hospital in Benin, where he visited soldiers and a police officer wounded in the June 7 attack in Okomu, Ovia South West Local Government Area. During his visit, Nehikhare assured that the Edo Government would cover the medical expenses of the injured officers. He also conveyed…
Salihu Mohammed Lukman, the former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has called on opposition parties and critical stakeholders across the country to mobilize Nigerians towards removing the APC from power in 2027. In a statement on Saturday, Lukman, who previously served as the Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), emphasized that dislodging the APC is essential to addressing the numerous challenges facing Nigeria. He asserted that defeating the APC in 2027 is achievable if opposition parties and Nigerians unite, drawing a parallel to the unity that succeeded in pushing the military back to…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that the Air Component of Operation Delta Safe destroyed two illegal refining sites along the banks of the Imo River on Saturday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, detailed that the air strikes occurred shortly after the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, met with Governor Alex Otti to discuss establishing a NAF Base in Abia State. Gabkwet reported that the illegal sites were near Obiaku, close to the borders of Imo, Abia, and Rivers states. The sites comprised two…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how he played a crucial role in saving President Bola Tinubu’s political career. This disclosure comes as a response to the belief that Tinubu assisted Atiku during his rift with former President Olusegun Obasanjo, which led to Atiku contesting the presidential election on the platform of the defunct Action Congress (AC) in 2007. The 2023 PDP presidential candidate asserted that without his support, Tinubu’s political career might have ended at his tenure as the governor of Lagos State. In a statement through his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku said, “Vice President Kashim Shettima goofed…