The Niger State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Agriculture, Land, and Environment has reiterated its commitment to supporting the state’s Agricultural Revolution Agenda. During an oversight visit to inspect farm machinery procured by the state government at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, the committee assured citizens of its dedication to complementing the efforts of the present administration for the benefit of the state. Chairman of the committee, Mohammed Alhaji Haruna, emphasized the importance of their oversight visit, stating that it was part of their constitutional mandate to ensure optimal usage of the equipment. The committee inspected…
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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State revealed on Monday that he could not sleep for 16 days following the abduction of 137 schoolchildren from the Kuriga area of the state. He made this known after the military handed over the pupils to the state government at the Kaduna State Government House. Sani promised to prioritize the protection of lives and properties across the state, stating, “The reason why we are here is the protection of lives and properties. Kaduna state government will continue to prioritize security. We had 16 days of sleepless nights, and the Kaduna State government will continue…
The Nigerian government has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, for questioning regarding his comments on the activities of bandits in the country. Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced the invitation while addressing journalists at the State House in Abuja on Monday. He emphasized that Gumi is not “above the law” and that the government has found it necessary to invite him for questioning. Gumi had recently urged the government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to join him in negotiating with bandits. He advised Tinubu not to repeat what he described as the mistake made by former President…
Phrank Shaibu, a former aide to the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has taunted President Bola Tinubu over the escape of one of the detained Binance executives. Shaibu ridiculed Tinubu, alleging that he has turned Nigeria’s detention centers into amateur magician training grounds, following the escape of Nadeem Anjarwalla, Binance’s Africa regional manager. Anjarwalla and Tigran Gambaryan were initially detained upon their arrival in Nigeria on February 26, 2024, on allegations of tax evasion and other charges. Their detention was extended due to Binance’s non-compliance with a court order demanding data on Nigerian traders. Anjarwalla managed…
Alphonsus Eba, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, has asserted that his party’s provision of good governance has led to the non-existence of opposition parties in the state. In an interview in Calabar, the state capital, Eba stated that there is no need for opposition parties to operate in the state. According to Eba, the APC has provided all the necessary answers to the people, leading to the non-existence of the opposition, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the state. He expressed the belief that if the opposition behaves well, there would be…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has strongly rebuked Labour Party (LP) chieftain Mr. Valentine Ozigbo for his recent criticism of Governor Charles Soludo’s performance in Anambra State over the past two years. Ozigbo had expressed his dissatisfaction with Soludo’s administration and declared his intention to contest the 2025 governorship election in Anambra to replace him. APGA, in response, accused Ozigbo of seeking an excuse to declare his gubernatorial ambition to solicit campaign donations. The party’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Mr. Ejimofor Opara, stated that Ozigbo’s criticism lacked substance as he failed to provide specifics on what he would have…
The abductors of Tony Aziegbemi, the Edo State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have reportedly contacted his family, demanding a ransom of N500 million, nine days after he was kidnapped. Aziegbemi was abducted by six gunmen on Friday, March 15, 2024, at the entrance of his house at 11 pm, following a meeting with Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, at Government House. The abductors left his driver unharmed. A family source, speaking anonymously, revealed that the abductors contacted the family in the early hours of last Friday, demanding the ransom during the conversation. In response to inquiries, the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged to continue defeating what he describes as political “harlots” in Rivers State. Wike made this statement in Port Harcourt during a special Thanksgiving event organized by the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Kingsley Chinda, to celebrate his birthday and new position in the National Assembly. Wike recalled considering Chinda as his successor in 2023, noting him as one of the best candidates. However, he mentioned that Chinda came under pressure, leading to a change in plans. The Minister criticized certain individuals from the Ikwerre ethnic group…
The ancient city of Gombe State is grappling with severe water scarcity exacerbated by scorching heat waves, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. Residents in communities such as Akko, Wuro Bogga, Garin Baraya, Malam Jamo, Gamadadi, Konkeje, Tongo, Lawanti, Jalingo, Dunomari, Boggage, and Marori are particularly affected. In 2021, the federal government, through the Upper Benue River Basin Development Agency (UBRBDA), awarded a contract for the extension of water pipeline and reticulation at Shongo Sarkin Yaki in Gombe North Senatorial District. However, the project was abandoned after the contractor was mobilized and heavy equipment moved to the site. Similarly,…
Barrister Alphonsus Eba, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, has emphasized that Governor Bassey Otu, the successor to former Governor Prof. Ben Ayade, is not witch-hunting his predecessor. Eba made this statement in response to ongoing efforts by the state House of Assembly to recover alleged stolen government properties. Eba, in an interview with journalists in Calabar, praised Ayade for his role in securing Otu’s gubernatorial victory, stating that Otu holds Ayade in high regard and would not allow any form of interference in their relationship. He also assured that the APC, under his…
The Labour Party (LP) faced intensified turmoil as members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) picketed the party’s national secretariat and several state offices. The crisis, which has been brewing since the conclusion of the 2023 general elections, escalated significantly last week. The LP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and his supporters, known as Obidients, appear to have distanced themselves from the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure. This distancing comes amidst internal strife within the party’s structure. Abure has been embroiled in several legal battles, including with the factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa. Recent allegations of financial impropriety…
Eight students of the David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, have been expelled from the institution, while 23 others face disciplinary actions for violating the institution’s moral guidelines. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Jesse Uneke, made this known during the third matriculation ceremony of the 2023–2024 academic session on Saturday. Uneke emphasized the institution’s commitment to producing quality graduates and maintaining strict discipline among its students. He stated, “This university maintains very strict discipline; the university rules and regulations are unforgiving when they are violated.” He further detailed the disciplinary actions taken against the…
Traditional rulers in Delta State have pledged their support to security agencies in unveiling the perpetrators behind the killings of military officers in Okuama community, describing the acts as unprovoked and barbaric. The monarchs, in a five-point communiqué issued at the end of a meeting of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers in Asaba, condemned the killings, which resulted in the deaths of officers on rescue missions. Chairman of the council and Orodje of Okpe, Major-General Felix Mujakpuero (retd), Orhue I, expressed condolences to the families of the slain officers, the Nigerian Army, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria,…
Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has urged for a revamp of Nigeria’s security framework to combat the widespread insecurity plaguing the nation. His call comes in response to the recent release of students kidnapped from Kuriga in Kaduna State. Atiku praised those responsible for securing the release of the abducted students and emphasized the need to reinforce the Safe School Initiative. Taking to social media platform X, Atiku underscored the necessity of overhauling the security architecture to effectively address the challenges of insecurity faced by Nigerians. Expressing his joy over…
The Ekiti State Hospitals Management Board has initiated the process of recruiting medical doctors to fill existing vacancies in the state health institutions. This decision follows the approval granted by Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the board to fill the vacant positions in the Ekiti State general and specialist hospitals. In a statement from the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ekiti State Hospitals’ Management Board in Ado-Ekiti, interested applicants are required to possess relevant medical certificates such as MBBS, a recent practising licence, a certificate of full registration, and a discharge certificate or exemption letter from the National Youths Service Corps…
Effium Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has rejected a peace panel report led by the Bishop Emeritus of Abakiliki Diocese, Rt. Rev. Fr. Michael Nnachi Okoro, aimed at resolving a three-year-old war between the communities of Ezza-Effium and Effium. The war, which began on January 21, 2021, over a leadership tussle in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property worth billions of naira. Efforts by the past administration of Governor David Umahi and the Federal Government to end the war did not yield desired results. In…
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to follow the lead of Abia State Governor Alex Otti by promptly complying with a court order mandating the Federal Government to recover pensions received by former governors and their deputies. In a statement issued on Sunday, SERAP’s deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare, highlighted Governor Otti’s recent assent to a bill abolishing the payment of pension to ex-governors and their deputies as a positive example. The call comes in response to a judgment dated November 26, 2019, delivered by Justice Oluremi Oguntoyinbo, which directed former governors and their deputies to…
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), has stated that Lagos State is fully prepared for the establishment of state police. Pedro made this assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 10th Ramadan Lecture organized by the Anwar-ul Islam Old Students Association (ACAOSA) on Saturday in Lagos. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria emphasized that he has been advocating for state police since as far back as 2001, as a means to enhance the state’s security. “As far back as 2001, I have always maintained that…
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the need to ensure that schools are safe and secure for learning in reaction to the release of students abducted from the Kuriga area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu welcomed the news of the students’ release and highlighted the importance of collaboration between the federal government and states, especially regarding security matters. “The President commended the National Security Adviser, the Security Agencies, and the Kaduna State Government for the dispatch and diligence with which they handled this situation,” the statement…
The Osun State Government has inaugurated a Cyber Crime Action Committee to address issues related to cyber crimes, cyber bullying, and deliberate dissemination of false news online. According to a statement by Kolapo Alimi, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, the establishment of the committee aims to enforce relevant provisions of existing laws. “The increasing wave of fake news negatively affects both the government and the opposition, and it is high time all operators were brought within the compass of the law in the exercise of their rights as guaranteed by the constitution,” Alimi stated. The committee, which is…