The Accord Party has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to stabilize commodity prices in Nigeria, noting that the appreciation of the naira against the US dollar is not reflected in the prices of goods. Mr. Dele Oladeji, the Lagos State Chairman of the Party, made this appeal in an interview with NAN in Lagos on Wednesday, emphasizing the need for a reversal of the rising prices of consumer goods and food items. Oladeji urged the government to address all factors contributing to inflation and make efforts to stabilize commodity prices. He highlighted the need to revisit, review,…
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Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been given the green light to contest the upcoming election by the country’s electoral court. The ruling, delivered on Tuesday, overturned the decision of the South African Independent Electoral Commission (SAIEC) last month, which had barred Zuma from running due to his criminal record. Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in prison in 2021 for defying a court order to appear before a judicial commission investigating corruption allegations during his presidential term from 2009 to 2018. In its brief court order, the electoral court stated that an appeal by Zuma and his party…
President Bola Tinubu has urged all citizens to unite and recommit themselves to the task of nation-building, as Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr on Wednesday. In a message to the Muslim Ummah, Tinubu emphasized the importance of collective efforts in shaping the nation’s future. He stated, “You are the sculptor, and Nigeria is the clay; we build it the way we desire.” The President, in a statement released by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, extended his felicitations to the Muslim Ummah and expressed hope that their prayers and sacrifices during Ramadan would be rewarded by Almighty Allah. As Nigerians celebrate Eid-el-Fitr,…
Abdullahi Adamu, the Transition Committee Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area, has ordered the demolition of an uncompleted building in the Lokoja metropolis suspected to be a hideout for criminals. The building, located in Old Market, a suburb of Lokoja metropolis, was demolished on Tuesday afternoon by the local government vigilante group following concerns that it was being used by criminals, particularly for drug-related activities. According to Adamu, the building posed a security threat to residents and was believed to be a den for hardened criminals selling illicit drugs. During the operation, a large sack loaded with Cannabis sativa (Indian…
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have staged a peaceful protest against the alleged planned defection of the impeached deputy governor, Philip Shaibu, to the party. The protest, which took place on Tuesday, appeared to endorse the impeachment of Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly. The impeachment followed the adoption of a report by a seven-man panel set up by the chief judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, to investigate impeachment petitions on misconduct and perjury against the former deputy governor. According to the panel’s report, Shaibu…
Alhaji Adebisi Olopoeyan, the South West leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has criticized the party’s new logo, stating that it was designed to suit the political movement of Kwankwasiya and the people of Kano State. Olopoeyan, while faulting the plans to change the logo, argued that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and the National Executive Committee (NEC) and National Working Committee (NWC) did not consult or consider the leaders and stakeholders of the party across the state. Addressing journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, Olopoeyan stated, “Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso doesn’t understand that he cannot…
Andrew Emwanta, former Edo State commissioner for information, has accused Governor Godwin Obaseki of harboring a third term ambition. Emwanta made this claim during an interview with Arise TV on Monday night while reacting to the impeachment of the former deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. The Edo State Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday following reports from a seven-man panel led by Justice S.A. Omonua (rtd) investigating the impeachment petition against the deputy governor. According to the panel’s report, the allegation of perjury against the deputy governor was not proven beyond reasonable doubt, while the disclosure of government official documents was proved…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to arraign former governor Abdullahi Ganduje in court over alleged misappropriation of state funds and diversion of landed properties belonging to the state. According to an arraignment summon seen by reporters, Ganduje is to be arraigned alongside his wife, Hafsat, and six others on an eight-count charge. The charges include alleged dollar bribery and diversion and misappropriation of funds amounting to $413,000 and N1.38 billion. The other respondents named in the suit are Abubakar Bawuro, Umar Abdullahi Umar, Jibrilla Muhammad, Lamash Properties Ltd, Safari Textiles Ltd, and Lesage General Enterprises. The Kano State…
The National leadership of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has disclosed the rationale behind its decision to change its logo, despite opposition from the party’s southwest zonal chapter. The decision to change the logo was made during the party’s national convention, where new national working committee (NWC) members were ratified, and a new logo and slogan were unveiled. In a live TVC program, “Beyond 100 Days,” the national secretary of the NNPP, Dapo Oluyokun, explained, “In the last general elections, we suffered some setbacks because of the logo we had. Many of our members across the country were calling…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State has affirmed Hon Husseini Ejinni and Hon Isah Alhassan as the chairmen of Dekina and Ofu Local Government Areas, respectively. The affirmation was conveyed in separate letters sent to the chairmen by the Chairman of the Kogi State PDP Caretakers Committee, Sen Danjuma La’ah. The letters stated that the decision was based on the party’s investigation into the contested chairmanship positions. According to the letters, the affirmation for Dekina and appointment for Ofu were made “based on equity, fairness, justice, and mutually beneficial to all parties involved.” The committee assured that all…
The Lagos State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Philip Aivoji, has stated that the impeached former deputy governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, still has the potential to become the governor. Aivoji urged Shaibu to remain patient and committed to the PDP despite his impeachment. He made these remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The impeachment of Shaibu by the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday followed the adoption of a recommendation from a seven-man judicial panel led by retired Justice Stephen Omonua. The strained relationship between Shaibu…
The Zamfara North Progressive Movement has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of armed banditry, killings, and kidnapping for ransom in Zamfara State. In a statement signed by Ahmed Abubakar Birane, the group’s Chairman, they called on the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) of the Police Command to swiftly investigate and prosecute suspects involved in these crimes to deter others from similar acts. The group expressed particular concern over the delay in the investigation and prosecution of individuals detained or granted bail in connection with the abduction of District Head Ibrahim Sarkin Fada Kasuwar Daji by armed bandits. They…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has strongly condemned the recent assault on officials of the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) by some Immigration officers, describing the incident as unacceptable. Makinde expressed his disapproval during a visit to the residence of the two assaulted OYRTMA officials, Mr. Nurudeen Abiola and Mr. Taiwo Adeagbo, in Ibadan on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Friday in Ibadan, involved the assault of the OYRTMA officials and some journalists by Immigration officers. The governor, speaking after visiting the victims, decried the inhumane treatment meted out to the OYRTMA officials for simply apprehending…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced the suspension of all events at the International Conference Centre, ICC, Abuja, for the purpose of a holistic rehabilitation. Wike made this declaration after inspecting the centre in Abuja on Monday, stating that the suspension was to allow Julius Berger to carry out comprehensive renovation work. The minister terminated the contract of Messrs Integrated Facility Management Services Ltd, the company previously managing the centre. Anthony Ogunleye, the Director of Press in the Office of the Minister, announced the termination on April 4, noting that Julius Berger had been…
Usman Okai Austin, the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Youth Frontier, has insisted that the party’s national chairman must come from the North Central region of Nigeria ahead of the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. Okai raised concerns about an alleged plan to weaken the PDP before the 2027 general election by making the acting national chairman, Umar Damagum, the substantive chairman following Iyorchia Ayu’s exit. In a statement, Okai stated, “We find ourselves at a crossroads, where the very essence of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party, is under threat. We are all witnesses to…
Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has called on the judiciary, the people of Edo State, and Nigerians to stand with him amidst his impeachment crisis. The Edo State House of Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday, April 8, 2024, following allegations of misconduct and perjury leveled against him by the state lawmakers, based on the reports of a seven-man panel set up by the chief judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. Following the impeachment, Governor Godwin Obaseki immediately swore in Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as the new deputy governor of the state. Reacting to his impeachment, Shaibu described it…
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has finally announced his position on whether abortion should be banned, breaking months of silence on the crucial issue in his 2024 rematch with President Biden. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee took to his social media platform on Sunday night to announce that he would issue a statement on “abortion and abortion rights.” In a video posted Monday morning, Trump explicitly affirmed his support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and emphasized his support for states determining their own laws for abortion as long as there are exceptions for rape, incest, and life…
The principal and Examination Officer of Government Day Secondary School, GDSS, Salihu Dogo in Jalingo, Taraba State, have been suspended following allegations of sabotaging the state governor’s free education policy. In a letter issued by the State Ministry of Education, the principal, Haruna Joshua Assembo, and the Examination Officer, Ezekiel Rimamsikwe, were accused of selling West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) and National Examination Certificate (NECO) exam slots to external candidates for personal gain. Both exams were supposed to be free for all intending students in the state, as the state government had released funds for their payment to alleviate the…
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), accusing him of supporting President Bola Tinubu on the electricity tariff hike to harm people with low incomes. Sowore also mocked Obi’s visit to Egypt to study the country’s electricity generation and distribution methods before the 2023 general election. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Sowore claimed that Obi only visited a switchboard in one Egyptian power station. He said: “These guys are just so dumb that they wake up and ‘Copy and paste’ slogans from…
Stakeholders from Nasarawa State within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are demanding fair representation in the party’s leadership ahead of its next National Executive Committee meeting. They are urging the party leadership to ensure Nasarawa’s inclusion in the distribution of officials in the National Working Committee. Kefas Kaura, a PDP stakeholder from Karu Local Government Area, expressed these views in a press statement released in Lafia, the state capital, on Sunday. Kaura emphasized the PDP’s commitment to internal democracy and equity since the restoration of democracy in 1999. He highlighted the significance of the upcoming congresses and national conventions, stating…