The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has directed the state House of Assembly to immediately commence the process of impeaching Governor Siminialayi Fubara. This directive was disclosed on Tuesday by the Rivers caretaker committee of the party, led by Tony Okocha, in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara had criticized the Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, stating that the lawmakers no longer exist as legislators in the eyes of the law. He also mentioned accepting a peace deal by President Bola Tinubu following the political crisis in the state last year, in the interest of peace. In response…
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn into office for his fifth term at a lavish Kremlin ceremony. Putin took his oath of office in March after winning a landslide victory in a tightly controlled election. The election had barred two anti-war candidates on technical grounds, and Putin’s best-known opponent, Alexei Navalny, had died suddenly in an Arctic penal colony a month earlier. Putin, 71, has ruled Russia since the turn of the century, securing a fresh six-year mandate in March after winning presidential elections devoid of significant opposition. He has dominated the domestic political landscape while facing off with…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized Tochukwu, also known as Ojoto, the commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in charge of Ihietukwa Command in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on its official X handle on Tuesday, detailing that the troops of the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA, based on reliable Intel, were on a clearance operation around Udda, Ihittukwa, and Orsumoghu in Orsu Local Government Area when they clashed with the terrorists. During the operation, the terrorists used…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has rejected the report submitted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which alleged irregularities in the party’s primary held on April 20. Describing the INEC verdict as “shocking,” the APC expressed disbelief and urged its members in the state to remain focused on the November 16 governorship election. INEC officials reported several irregularities in the shadow election across the state’s 203 political wards, including the non-arrival of electoral materials in some areas and improper collation of results. However, the APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Alex Kalejaye, accused some party members…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has stated that he will not worship the immediate past governor of the state, Nyesom Wike, despite Wike’s role in his emergence as governor. Governor Fubara made this declaration during a meeting with a delegation from Bayelsa State, led by former governor Henry Seriake Dickson, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. Governor Fubara emphasized the importance of recognizing the role of individuals in achieving goals but maintained that it does not mean they should be worshipped. He highlighted that while humans act as vessels for God’s purpose, they should not see…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will regain control of Ondo State from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 2024 governorship election. Makinde made this statement on Monday during a meeting with PDP leaders from the South-West geopolitical zone in Ibadan. The meeting was aimed at reconciling PDP factions in Ondo State. Despite APC’s current hold on Ondo State, Makinde stated that the PDP is now united and determined to unseat the APC in the upcoming election. He highlighted that PDP’s governorship candidate, Agboola Ajayi, and other parties would…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns over the simultaneous absence of President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Kashim Shettima, from the country, especially amidst the nation’s daunting challenges. Atiku expressed his worries in a post on his X handle on Monday, describing the absence of both leaders as unusual. He questioned who is in charge of the government in their absence, suggesting that the country might be on autopilot. Shettima’s visit to the United States of America for the US-Africa Business Summit has coincided with Tinubu’s extended stay abroad after attending the Special World Economic Forum meeting, leading…
Former lawmaker, Daniel Bwala, has stated that President Bola Tinubu can effectively govern the country from anywhere in the world, regardless of the location of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima. Bwala made this assertion in response to concerns about a perceived leadership vacuum at the nation’s seat of power due to Shettima’s visit to the United States of America for the US-Africa Business Summit and Tinubu’s extended stay abroad after attending the Special World Economic Forum meeting. His statement comes in contrast to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s remarks, who expressed worry over the absence of both Tinubu and Shettima…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has declared that members of the Rivers State House of Assembly do not exist, asserting that he can derecognize them as lawmakers. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation of political and traditional leaders from Bayelsa State at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Governor Fubara criticized the state assembly members, stating that they are only existing based on his recognition, which was predicated on a Peace Accord initiated by Tinubu. He emphasized that the Peace Accord signed with his predecessor, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was a political solution to…
Felix Akhabue, a former governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the September 21 election in Edo State, has tendered his resignation from the party. Akhabue’s decision to resign comes after being one of the 10 governorship aspirants who protested against the conduct of ward and local government congresses of the party leading up to the primary election held in February. In a letter dated May 6, 2024, addressed to the Ward 7 chairman of the party in Esan West Local Government Area, Akhabue cited the party leadership’s prejudicial activities as the reason for his resignation, stating, “My…
The Adamawa State Government has postponed the resumption of schools for the third term due to a measles outbreak in some Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The state Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development issued a circular on May 6, 2024, stating that the resumption date, initially scheduled for May 6, 2024, has been postponed to May 13, 2024. The circular, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Aisha Umar, explained that the postponement is aimed at mitigating the spread of the disease and enabling the Primary Health Care Agency to vaccinate the age group of children vulnerable to…
Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has refuted claims of factionalism within the party, stating that he remains the sole founder and father of the NNPP since its inception in 2002. In a statement issued on Monday in Lagos, Aniebonam clarified, “I do not know that there is a faction in the NNPP,” urging the media to cease referring to him as a leader of a faction within the party. He emphasized that any perceived faction was represented by Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his followers, who were considered a faction before Kwankwaso’s expulsion from…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has refuted viral reports alleging that his administration has borrowed N10 billion from foreign bodies. A report had earlier surfaced claiming that the governor secured the sum of N10,022,382,348.40 billion in loans from various foreign bodies and organizations in 2023. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke countered the report, stating that he has not borrowed any money since assuming office. Describing the report as fake, the governor clarified that what the report referred to as loans were actually World Bank development financing inherited from previous administrations. He…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has strongly opposed the proposed relocation of United States and French military bases to Nigeria, warning of the dangers it poses to the country’s sovereignty and security. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting National Publicity Secretary of the party, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP advised the Nigerian government against entering into any agreements that would lead to the establishment of foreign military bases on Nigerian soil. The party expressed concerns that the presence of foreign military bases could gradually erode Nigeria’s national sovereignty and expose the country to new security threats, including…
Segun Sowunmi, former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has called for a complete overhaul of the party to ensure stability in future elections in the country. Speaking at a media briefing organized by the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Sowunmi expressed concern over the PDP’s recent electoral losses in three consecutive governorship elections in Ogun State. He emphasized the urgent need for the party to restructure its internal workings for optimal capacity and efficiency, suggesting a revisit of its core values and ideology to restore its lost glory. Sowunmi…
Mr. Callistus Uju Okafor, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and former Deputy National Chairman of the party, has attributed the crisis in the party to the national chairman, Barr Julius Abure, and the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). In an interview with journalists, Okafor expressed concern over the exclusion of key stakeholders, including himself and groups such as the Trade Union Congress (TUC), from crucial meetings aimed at reconciling the party. He stated, “The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Abure faction were the causes of the crisis in our party. We and some…
Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to President Bola Tinubu, has labeled Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), as a bitter person. Onanuga made this assertion in a post on his social media handle on Monday, sharing a post by Nwachukwu Chigozie @chigozie0102 about Obi. Chigozie referred to Obi as ‘chief mourner,’ criticizing him for allegedly demarketing Nigeria during a visit to Canada. He claimed that while Obi was speaking negatively about Nigeria, the Mayor of the town praised Nigeria, particularly Lagos, which allegedly led to Obi joining the applause for the mayor. The statement appears to be a…
The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to the recent electricity tariff hike, stating that there will be no reversal despite the two-week ultimatum issued by the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Florence Eke, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Power, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, reaffirming the justification provided by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, during a Senate public hearing last week. Eke emphasized that the government is not aligning with the trade unions’ stance on the issue of electricity tariffs. Despite the government’s position, the TUC has maintained its two-week ultimatum for the federal government to…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will stand alone and defend itself against its enemies, expressing hope for victory over its “genocidal enemies.” Speaking at the opening ceremony for Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized Israel’s determination to defend itself, stating that no amount of pressure or decisions from international forums will deter Israel from protecting its people. In a post on social media, Netanyahu highlighted the historical vulnerability of the Jewish people during the Holocaust and compared it to Israel’s current challenges. He pledged that if Israel is forced to stand alone,…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has issued a stern warning to members of the “Legacy Group,” a faction within the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), threatening to take decisive action if they continue to sow division within the party. During the inauguration of a 363-member Governorship Campaign Council in Benin City, Governor Obaseki expressed confidence in the PDP’s ability to win the September 21 governorship election, stating that the party has the necessary structures and programs in place for victory. Accusing the Legacy Group faction of accepting money from the opposition to destabilize the party, Governor…