In a recent statement, the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, clarified that he has not approved the tenure extension for any retiring Permanent Secretary in the state. The statement, signed by Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and obtained by the media on Saturday, addresses recent reports regarding the alleged elongation of tenure for some service personnel. Governor Adeleke affirmed his commitment to ongoing civil service reforms aimed at ensuring career progression and service satisfaction for all personnel. He highlighted that the reforms initiated by his administration have led to the right placement of top officials, resulting in the appointment of…
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Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, a prominent figure in the Yoruba nation movement, has called on traditional rulers in the Southwest to join forces with him in combating criminality and banditry in the region. Igboho expressed his willingness to collaborate with traditional rulers to effectively address the issue of insecurity in the Southwest, which has led to conflicts between farmers and herders, resulting in loss of lives and property. In a statement he issued, Igboho emphasized the need for collective efforts to tackle insecurity, stating, “I welcome the idea, and assure them that I will do my best to…
Stakeholders and key sponsors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State have reiterated their demand for the immediate removal of the party chairman, Alphonsus Eba, and his executive committee (exco). Despite increasing calls for his ouster, the exco recently met and reaffirmed Eba as their ‘indisputable chairman.’ Former presidential aide Chief Okoi Obono-Obla also opposed Eba’s removal, insisting that the party’s constitution must be followed in any removal process. In an interview, Chief Higgins Peters, a former benefactor of Eba and a leading voice calling for his removal, criticized the Eba-led exco for its poor performance in…
The Akoko Progressive Movement (APM), a faction within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has raised allegations against Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. They claim that the governor has been rewarding individuals who allegedly worked against the party’s interests during the 2023 general elections with appointments. According to the group, two individuals recently appointed as cabinet members by Governor Aiyedatiwa did not support the ambitions of President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 polls. The appointments have reportedly caused apprehension among party members in the state, with many feeling sidelined despite their efforts and support for the APC. In a…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of four Nigerian professionals to serve as Executive Directors of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The appointees are expected to serve for a renewable term of four years. The appointed Executive Directors are as follows: Engineer Oluwagbenga E.A. Ajiboye – Executive Director, Transmission Service Provider. Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali – Executive Director, Independent System Operations. Ochije Ogini Chukwuka – Executive Director, Finance & Accounts. These appointments are aimed at enhancing the operations and efficiency of the TCN in its critical role in the nation’s power sector.
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged his support for Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Edo State, to ensure his victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election. Otti made this known in Umuahia after a meeting with members of the LP’s National Working Committee (NWC), Akpata, and other governorship aspirants from the Edo State primary elections. Expressing his confidence in Akpata’s candidacy, Otti emphasized the importance of reconciliation within the LP to secure success in the governorship poll. He highlighted the progress made in reconciling differences among party members post-election, stressing the significance of unity. In…
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Dekina, Kogi State, has been resolved following the submission of the final report by the five-man panel led by Usman Abuh, popularly known as Alapa. The committee submitted its report to the party stakeholders, headed by Chief John Odawn JP, the state’s pioneer party chairman. In their final resolution, the stakeholders endorsed the removal of Alhaji Ibrahim Husseini Ejini as the Divisional chairman, who was nominated to replace the late Sani Dr Hook. Ejini faced allegations of misappropriating funds meant for the completion of the party secretariat in Dekina, engaging in…
The Bayelsa Professional Forum (BPF) has expressed disappointment over Governor Duoye Diri’s recent comments regarding the role of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) during elections. In a statement issued by the Secretary of BPF, Philip Erepa, in Yenagoa on Wednesday, the forum described the governor’s remarks as unfortunate and lacking in understanding of the police’s responsibilities during elections. Erepa highlighted that Governor Diri, during a live youth program, suggested that the police had no responsibility during elections, which he viewed as a misrepresentation of the police’s crucial role in ensuring election security. Erepa also criticized Diri for making derogatory remarks…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ondo State has called on security operatives to arrest and prosecute individuals found destroying its aspirants’ billboards across the state. Wasiu Sanusi, the Ondo State Publicity Secretary of NNPP, emphasized the urgent need to halt this trend to prevent it from escalating into a crisis. Sanusi revealed that a faceless group had been targeting the billboards of NNPP’s governorship aspirants to hinder the party’s chances of unseating the ruling party in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the off-cycle governorship elections in Ondo State for November 16, 2024. According…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has reiterated its call for the Speaker of the State Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, to immediately swear in the 16 APC and Labour Party members who were declared winners by the Appeal Court. In a statement issued by the APC Assistant State Publicity Secretary, Nimzing Pyennap, the party urged the speaker to act without delay, stating that the appellate court had affirmed the members as the legitimate winners of the election. This call comes after the speaker had previously stated in January that he would not swear in the new members until the…
Shina Abiola Peller, the Oyo North senatorial candidate of the Accord Party in the 2023 general elections, has officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. Peller’s defection to the PDP was announced on Thursday during an event held in his hometown of Iseyin. Peller, who previously represented the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola federal constituency in the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023, was warmly received into the PDP fold. The event was attended by state officials, including Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by his Deputy, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal. Governor Makinde, speaking at the event, expressed confidence in the…
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed determination to lead the party to victory in Nigeria’s political landscape and deliver quality governance to the people. He made this assertion during a press briefing in Umuahia, Abia State, following a meeting with Governor Alex Otti and members of the LP’s National Working Committee (NWC). Abure stated, “We will not rest until we are able to take over government and provide the people quality leadership that will work for the country.” He emphasized the need for effective leadership to address Nigeria’s challenges, particularly in areas such as…
The Benue State Police Command has taken action to seal the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Makurdi, the state capital. This move comes as part of efforts to enforce a ban on political gatherings in the state due to security concerns. The police also halted a scheduled meeting of the Mr. Austin Agada-led Executives, which was planned to take place on Friday, March 1 and 3, 2024. The meeting, which was called by the APC executives with selected stakeholders and the newly appointed Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Executive Director, Housing, Finance, and Accounts, Dr. Matthias Byuan,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an update regarding the upcoming Edo State governorship election. According to the commission, the deadline for the submission of nomination forms for candidates is set for Sunday, 24th March 2024. This information was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the INEC Information and Voter Education Committee. He highlighted the key dates and procedures leading up to the election. “As provided by the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the forthcoming off-cycle Edo State Governorship election, the deadline for the conduct of primaries…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting resulted in several key decisions aimed at improving governance and efficiency in the country. Here are some of the highlights of the decisions taken during the FEC meeting: 1. Construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway: FEC approved the construction of the Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway to Messrs Hitech Construction Africa. The first phase, which is 47 km long, will begin in Lagos. 2. Commencement of Social Security Payments: Social security payments to vulnerable households will begin immediately. Recipients will be required…
The Kogi State Police Command has assured protesters planning a nationwide protest on February 27 and 28, 2024, of adequate security during the period. The assurance was given by the Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, in a statement on Monday night. He disclosed that Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha, during an engagement meeting with labour leaders in Lokoja, appealed to them to ensure a peaceful protest. “The meeting was aimed at appealing to the labour union to conduct themselves within the law to prevent hoodlums from hijacking the process. He (CP) further appealed for…
The Kogi State Government has refuted claims circulating in some media outlets regarding the commencement of a teacher recruitment process in the state. In a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Teaching Service Commission (STETSCOM), Mrs. Cecilia Cook, the government disassociated itself from the purported teacher recruitment and urged the public to disregard the information. Mrs. Cook emphasized that the news of teacher recruitment in Kogi State was false and the handiwork of mischievous individuals seeking to defraud innocent job seekers. She further clarified that any official recruitment information would be posted on…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the police authorities to provide adequate protection for protesters in the country. Falana’s call comes in light of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declaration of a nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28 to protest against the economic hardship in the country. In a statement, Falana warned the Nigeria Police Force against clamping down on NLC members and other individuals participating in the protests, emphasizing their right to be protected during demonstrations as enshrined in Section 83(4) of the Police Act. “Protesters are entitled to police protection. Specifically, Section…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Taraba State has strongly criticized Governor Agbu Kefas for his stance on the Ukwe Takum stool, warning that it could plunge the state into chaos and undermine governance values. In a press statement issued in Jalingo over the weekend, the PRP governorship candidate in the last general election, Wasa Wukari, lambasted the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly steering the state towards decline with what he termed “strange, unpopular, and self-serving policies.” Wukari argued against the rotational system for traditional stools, stating that it sets a negative precedent and could deplete the state’s…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has offered solutions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on how to end Nigeria’s raging economic hardship. TUC said the government must immediately import food from abroad to end the ongoing hunger crisis in Nigeria. President of TUC, Festus Osifo, disclosed this during a press conference on the economic hardship ravaging the country on Monday in Abuja. Osifo lamented that Nigerians have never witnessed this level of hardship before, even during military regimes, adding that the problems are not unconnected to the government’s poor patronage of locally made products and services and lack of capable…