The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that President Bola Tinubu will support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate on April 20, dismissing fears of a crisis over the primary outcome. The party’s chairman, Ade Adetimehin, made this known during a meeting with aspirants at the APC secretariat in Akure, the state capital. Adetimehin emphasized the party’s commitment to avoiding crisis ahead of the primaries, noting that APC is the most viable and stable party in the state, ensuring victory in the forthcoming governorship polls. Adetimehin praised the quality of aspirants seeking the party’s ticket,…
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on Nigerians to follow the example of Jesus Christ and unite, emphasizing the need for support amidst economic challenges. In his Easter message, signed by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele urged Nigerians to show love and support to one another, especially in light of rising commodity prices and economic hardships. “As we celebrate the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I want to urge Nigerians to embrace each other regardless of our religion, ethnicity, tribe, languages, and every form of difference. Jesus Christ died…
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Air Peace Airlines, Allen Onyema, has revealed the obstacles his airline has encountered, describing them as both internal and external conspiracies. Onyema made these remarks on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. He expressed frustration that Air Peace was denied a Technical Country Operators (TCO) permit by “his own country,” which would have allowed the airline to operate flights to any European country. Onyema stated, “You suffer what I call both internal and external conspiracies. It took us seven years. We got the designation, I think about six and a…
The Presidency has accused the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of introducing “two dangerous things” into Nigerian politics during the last elections. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, accused Obi of inflaming religion and ethnicity during the elections. Onanuga clarified that Tinubu’s administration is not focused on Obi and his followers, known as the Obidients, stating, “As of now, we are busy with governance and we don’t want our attention diverted from the focus of what the government is trying to do. We are very busy, we’re not even looking at…
The Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has criticized the leadership of the Labour Party (LP), accusing them of mishandling the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The CNPP called on the national chairman of the party, Barr Julius Abure, to resign while the ovation was loudest. In a statement issued on Sunday by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the CNPP praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for resisting pressure to use its officials to endorse the outcome of the recent contentious fractional national convention of the party. The statement highlighted the importance of internal democracy in…
Party emphasizes need for conducive atmosphere, unity, and patriotism in Easter message. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, has called on aspirants vying for the party’s ticket in the April 20 primary election to refrain from making statements that could inflame tensions. In an Easter message to its members in Akure on Monday, the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Mr. Alex Kalejaye, reiterated the party’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful and popular candidate emerges. Kalejaye highlighted the APC’s strength, describing it as the most organized and viable party in the state, and praised the loyalty and commitment of its…
A tragic incident occurred in Didango Geita village, Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, where three children lost their lives and four others sustained injuries while playing with a dane gun. Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, dismissed claims of an improvised explosive device in the community, clarifying that the children were killed by a gunpowder explosion. According to Iloyonomon, “the four other children that were playing under the tree were injured with one fatally injured and receiving treatment at the state’s specialist hospital located in Jalingo, the state capital.” The deceased children were identified as…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to defeating insurgents, bandits, and other forms of aggression disturbing the country’s peace. In his Easter message to troops in Abuja on Sunday, Lagbaja urged all officers and soldiers to pray for continued operational successes and uphold the values of love, peace, and sacrifice in their duties. Lagbaja highlighted the implementation of quality training to combat security threats, noting the Nigerian Army’s successes in operations such as Operation Hadin Kai in the North East and other internal security operations nationwide. “As we continue to…
Catholic Bishop calls for national healing and strategic planning to overcome challenges. The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has remarked that Nigeria is currently experiencing the consequences of its past actions. In his Easter message, Bishop Kukah urged the Federal Government to develop a comprehensive strategy to reverse the nation’s current trajectory and guide it towards healing. “Our leaders chose the feast rather than the fast. We are today reaping what we sowed yesterday. For over 60 years, our leaders have looked like men in a drunken stupor, staggering, stumbling, and fumbling,” Kukah stated. He highlighted the pervasive…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West zone has issued a challenge to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State, demanding evidence to support allegations against the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, regarding the provision of palliatives to bandits. Failure to provide evidence, APC warned, will result in legal action against the accusers. During a press conference in Kaduna on Sunday, the APC North West Zonal Publicity Secretary, Musa Mada, emphasized the importance of constructive criticism in politics but cautioned against slanderous attacks that undermine freedom of speech. Mada accused the PDP-led government in Zamfara…
Osita Okechukwu, a foundation member of APC, provides insight into recent merger proposals. Former Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Osita Okechukwu, has offered his perspective on why recent calls for a merger of opposition political parties to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are unlikely to succeed. Speaking in Enugu on Sunday, Okechukwu addressed the merger proposals advocated by Prof. Pat Utomi and former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, in light of the recent presidential election in Senegal. Okechukwu, a key figure in the formation of the APC, expressed skepticism about the viability of the merger, citing what…
Ola Olukoyede, the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has expressed optimism that Nigeria will eventually overcome the scourge of corruption and other associated challenges. In his Easter goodwill message on Sunday, Olukoyede drew a parallel between Christ’s victory over death and Nigeria’s potential to triumph over corruption, stating that if Christ could overcome death, then Nigeria could overcome corruption. Olukoyede urged Nigerians to emulate the virtues of Christ, which are characterized by honesty and integrity, especially in their dealings. He emphasized the need for Nigerians to actively work towards eliminating corruption and fraudulent practices in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Renaissance Group has lauded the decision of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to conduct a full membership registration for defectors from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) who joined the PDP during the 2023 governorship election in Ogun State. The PDP’s action aligns with Chapter 2, Part 1, Section 8(1), and Section (58) (1) (C) of the party’s constitution. In a statement issued on Sunday by its chairman, Adebayo Ojo, the group described the PDP’s national leadership’s decision to embrace the defectors as a step in the right direction. During the 2023 general election, Adekunle…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has reiterated his commitment to meeting the expectations of his people and delivering the desired dividends of democracy during his tenure. In his Easter broadcast on Sunday, Governor Eno acknowledged the economic challenges and anxieties faced by the people. Drawing parallels to Christ’s triumph over death, he expressed confidence that they would overcome their troubles and emerge victorious. The governor emphasized his administration’s dedication to transforming present challenges and anxieties into opportunities for growth and expansion. He highlighted the deliberate efforts made to address the harsh economic realities, particularly through compassionate measures aimed…
The Kogi State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, has adjourned its proceedings until April 1st following contradictory testimonies from witnesses of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Ado Birnin-Kudu, made the decision after six witnesses from the SDP gave evidence and were cross-examined by the defence counsel. During the hearing, the witnesses’ testimonies contradicted their earlier depositions on oath. They admitted to not being polling agents as stipulated by law but rather voters. Yakubu Dahiru, the 10th prosecution witness, acknowledged discrepancies between his claims and depositions. He explained that he suffered from…
The internal crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intensified, with the camp loyal to Governor Hyacinth Alia failing to comply with the National Working Committee’s (NWC) directive to withdraw all legal actions initiated by party members. The directive was issued within a stipulated seven-day period, which has since elapsed. Since the inauguration of the new government led by Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, the leadership crisis has persisted, with no apparent resolution in sight. The discord within the Benue State APC deepened with Governor Alia’s strained relationship with the party’s state leader and current…
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested Oluwafemi Idris, popularly known as Alfa, for the unlawful possession of human parts in the Akoko area of the state. According to SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, the arrest followed intelligence received from a reliable source indicating that Alfa had human parts in his possession for ritual purposes. Following the tip-off, the police conducted a search in Alfa’s house in Akoko, where they found human hands, three kidneys, three hearts, a spine, and a tongue in his possession. Odunlami-Omisanya stated that the suspect claimed to be an Islamic cleric…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man, Dolapo Babalola, for the alleged murder of his childhood friend, Evangelist Opeyemi Oyelakin, and theft of his motorcycle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, revealed this in Akure on Sunday, stating that the incident occurred in Ondo town. According to Odunlami-Omisanya, the arrest followed a complaint received on March 25 regarding the disappearance of a motorcycle, marked KAK 136 VF, along with its rider. Acting swiftly on the report, detectives apprehended Babalola on the same date. During interrogation, the suspect confessed that Opeyemi Oyelakin, the deceased, was his…
Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, celebrated Easter with prisoners at the Correctional Center in Onitsha, Anambra State, where he delivered a message of hope and redemption. Addressing the inmates, Obi urged them not to feel isolated or defeated, noting that everyone in Nigeria is, in a sense, imprisoned, seeking freedom and redemption. He drew parallels to the story of Mary Magdalene, who, despite her past, was the first to witness the resurrected Christ, highlighting the possibility of transformation and redemption for all. The Easter mass, presided over by the Archbishop of Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese,…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended three men in Bayelsa State for trafficking psychoactive substances concealed in noodles. According to the agency’s spokesman, Mr. Femi Babafemi, two of the suspects were arrested at Swali Jetty, Yenagoa, on March 27. The substances recovered from them included 73.425kg of codeine, molly, tramadol, and diazepam. The third suspect was apprehended at Amasoma, Yenagoa, in a follow-up operation. The drugs were concealed in jumbo sacks and transported to Swali Jetty in a tricycle. Additionally, the NDLEA arrested two individuals at Orile Imo, Ogun State, on March 29 for possessing 137 blocks…