Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has pledged enhanced support to security operatives in the state to improve their performance and ensure a secure environment. The Governor made this commitment in a statement issued by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, during a ceremony in his office. The occasion marked the presentation of an award to Operation Haba Maza, the state’s security outfit, which was recognized as the best police patrol unit in Nigeria by the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Buni established Operation Haba Maza in 2019 as an emergency support to conventional security agencies in the state. In his…
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Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reassured Nigerian media practitioners of the protection of their rights. This assurance was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to commemorate the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. Akpabio expressed his congratulations to all media practitioners, especially those who have courageously pursued truth and justice. He emphasized the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to strengthening press freedom and ensuring that journalists’ rights are upheld. In his statement, Akpabio urged the media industry to actively engage in setting an agenda on climate change and educating the…
The House of Representatives has announced plans to engage the media in reviewing laws and practices that restrict press freedom in Nigeria. This review aims to address issues that hinder the media from effectively carrying out its constitutional role. Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akintunde Rotimi, made this known in a statement commemorating the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. He acknowledged the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant institutions in the country. In his statement, Rotimi said, “The Nigeria House of Representatives joins the global community of journalists and media practitioners in commemorating…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have reportedly neutralized an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) expert believed to be working for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Orsu, Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, conducted on Thursday, was part of a clearance operation around Udaah, Identa Ihitteukwa, and Awo Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area. According to a Facebook post by the Nigerian Army Headquarters, the troops encountered the assailants during the operation. The criminals reportedly opened fire, threw hand-held IEDs, and…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of actively working to dismantle the opposition. Momodu alleged that the APC employs tactics such as buying off susceptible individuals and intimidating those who resist in order to destabilize opposing parties. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Momodu attributed all challenges facing the PDP to the actions of the APC. He specifically criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly suppressing opposition despite his past as an opposition leader who successfully led his party to dislodge the PDP as the ruling party. “APC will do everything possible to…
Former Rivers State Senator Magnus Abe has disputed the notion that Governor Siminalayi Fubara can be considered the political leader of the state. Abe made this assertion during an interview on TVC’s “Politics Night,” discussing the ongoing political tensions between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Abe, who was a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, emphasized that being the governor does not automatically confer political leadership. He explained that political leadership requires building confidence, followership, support, and trust over time. While acknowledging Governor Fubara’s role as…
The Ondo State government has clarified that the allocation of N5 billion for the renovation of a daycare center in the state’s 2024 budget was a printing error. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Emmanuel Igbasan, attributed the mistake to a mix-up by the printer of the budget document. Igbasan explained that the N5 billion provision was intended to reflect the expected drawdown from the Nigerian for Women Project, a World Bank-supported initiative, which had been previously included under the capital receipts section of the budget. He clarified that the actual allocation for the renovation of the daycare…
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has urged former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to submit himself to the authorities. Clark, who leads the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticized Bello’s governance, alleging corruption and political violence during his tenure. Speaking on Arise Television, Clark accused Bello of stubbornness and running a rough government marred by corruption and violence, particularly during elections. He called on Bello to face the allegations against him in court, questioning the source of funds for Bello’s expenses, such as payments to an American school. Clark also criticized the current Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, suggesting…
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a minimum wage of N200,000 for workers. Oguntoyinbo expressed concern that the current minimum wage is insufficient to support workers. In a statement released on Wednesday to mark this year’s Workers Day, Oguntoyinbo called on state governors nationwide to prioritize the welfare of workers. He emphasized the crucial role of workers in national development, stating that no nation can achieve its full potential without their contributions. Oguntoyinbo stressed the importance of improving the livelihood of Nigerian workers, describing it…
Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, has called for the implementation of a reward system to promote excellence among Nigerian ministers. Nwosu emphasized the need for President Bola Tinubu to recognize and reward the best-performing ministers in his administration, while also advocating for the dismissal of non-performing ministers. During a media interaction in Abuja, Nwosu highlighted the importance of assessing the performance of ministers, especially as President Tinubu’s administration approaches its one-year mark on May 29, 2024. He suggested that ministers who excel in…
Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has expressed concern over the perceived impunity enjoyed by politicians accused of corruption in Nigeria. During an interview on Arise TV, Clark criticized the apparent lack of progress in prosecuting alleged corrupt officials, particularly highlighting the case of former President Muhammadu Buhari appointing Abdullahi Adamu, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, as the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite facing corruption charges. Clark recalled a time in 2007 when under the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has assured the people of the state that the forthcoming congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be free of rancor. Speaking through the party’s spokesperson, Andetarang Iramae, after a meeting with the state working committee of the party in Jalingo, the state capital, Governor Kefas expressed confidence that more people would soon abandon their political parties and embrace the PDP. The meeting, which was held in preparation for the forthcoming congresses of the party, brought together the state working committee of the PDP. Governor Kefas emphasized the party’s readiness to organize free…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to resist all anti-people tendencies that compromise and undermine democratic tenets such as freedom, rule of law, accountability, and probity in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the PDP congratulated Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day, urging them to use their resilient spirit to resist challenges posed by ill-implemented economic and fiscal policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The PDP expressed concern over the economic hardship and insecurity experienced by Nigerians over the past nine years under the APC-led administration. The party condemned the continuing increase in electricity…
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State chapter, has called on the committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate the expenditure of the past administration of Nasir El-Rufai. The party also urged the house to investigate the unjust sacking of over 27,000 workers across the state without payment of their entitlements, as well as the alleged bastardization of the civil service in the state. Abraham Alberah Catoh, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, felicitated with workers in Kaduna State and expressed solidarity with…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigerian workers have faced significant challenges under his leadership. Atiku asserted that no administration in Nigeria’s history has undermined workers’ rights like the current one, emphasizing the daily uncertainties faced by workers due to skyrocketing prices of essential goods. In a statement posted on his social media handle on Wednesday, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate highlighted the unfortunate living conditions of Nigerian workers, contrasting them with the government’s claims of weaning the masses off dependence on government. Atiku’s statement coincided with the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned Governor Charles Soludo against playing politics with security in Anambra State. The group accused Soludo of being desperate for a second term, leading him to succumb to pressure from what they referred to as ‘Fulani hegemony’. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB expressed concern over the activities of Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in Anambra State, particularly in Dunukofia, Awka North, South, Orumba North, and South Local Government Areas. IPOB called on residents of Anambra State to rise and fight against all forms of insecurity in the state,…
The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to find lasting solutions to the recurring fuel scarcity in the country. The union made this demand on Monday in response to the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the scarcity. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and made available through the Secretary of the union, Comrade Olusola Oladapo, the NUJ condemned the lingering petrol scarcity in Ibadan and other parts of the state, noting the hardship experienced by citizens. InfoStride News reported…
Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced his resignation from the party. Idahosa, a prominent chieftain of the party in Edo State, submitted his resignation letter dated April 29, 2024, to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. In his resignation letter, Idahosa expressed his decision to resign after considerable contemplation and reflection on his personal and political journey. He thanked the party’s community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during his time of service. Prior to his resignation,…
Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, the member representing Abakaliki North Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection, which occurred during the inauguration of the local Government Committee of BERWO, the Pet Project of the wife of the Governor, was motivated by the lingering and irreconcilable crises rocking the PDP both at the state and national levels. Nwoke cited the leadership crisis within the PDP, particularly the conflicts between former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister…
Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has cautioned against the imposition of candidates in the upcoming local government council elections in the state. Speaking at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders’ meeting held at his Osubi country home, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that only candidates who are popular and accepted by all stakeholders will be chosen. “We will not accept any candidate through the back door. For anybody to emerge, it must be a collective decision from the wards and must be a popular candidate,” Governor Oborevwori stated. He highlighted the need for collective agreement on candidates to ensure a smooth primary…