Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has urged President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the escalating cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, in the country. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye expressed concern over the high cost of cooking gas, describing it as unbearable for the masses. He noted that despite the announcement by the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, on February 22, directing LPG producers to halt exports, the decision has not led to a reduction in the price of…
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Kaduna State Governor, Sen. Uba Sani, has confirmed the release of over 200 school children from Kuriga who were kidnapped by suspected bandits. Governor Sani made the announcement late Saturday night, expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians, particularly in ensuring the safe return of the abducted children. He stated, “In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Most Merciful, I wish to announce that our Kuriga school children have been released. Our special appreciation goes to our dear President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for prioritizing the safety and security of Nigerians…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has initiated a reconciliation process aimed at uniting the party ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state. Party leaders from the state down to the ward levels convened at the State Party Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday for a meeting tagged ‘Unity Meeting’ to strategize and foster unity within the party. Speaking at the event, Senator Biodun Olujimi urged party leaders to set aside their differences and work together to restore the party’s prominence. She emphasized the need for forgiveness and innovative thinking to mobilize resources and revitalize the party.…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has responded to comments made by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, regarding Anambra State’s political affiliation. In a statement issued by APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, on Saturday, the party refuted Ganduje’s assertion that Anambra State has been politically disconnected from the center by remaining in the minority party, APGA. Opara highlighted that despite being governed by a minority party, Anambra has fared better than many states claimed to be connected to the center, citing examples of progress and development under APGA’s leadership. He criticized…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the establishment of a special committee for the screening of aspirants ahead of the governorship primary election in Ondo State. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba, on Saturday, the screening exercise is slated to take place at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza in Abuja, on Wednesday. Ologunagba called on all PDP governorship aspirants, critical stakeholders, leaders, and party members to take note of the date and prepare accordingly. Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Senator Sam Egwu, has been…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a cautionary letter to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), advising against validating the Labour Party’s (LP) National Convention scheduled for March 27, 2024. The caution was contained in a letter addressed to the Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, by the NLC’s solicitors, Falana and Falana’s Chambers, dated March 22, 2024. The NLC accused LP Chairman Julius Abure and his associates of planning an illegal convention in defiance of court orders. The NLC highlighted that previous court rulings had declared the LP’s status and ordered inclusive conventions, making such a national convention illegal.…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has criticized the National Assembly’s approach to the issue of state police, stating that it is not taking governors anywhere. Makinde made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, which was monitored by the media. He emphasized that the issue of state police requires a bill that should be transmitted to the National Assembly, rather than governors submitting memoranda. “I did not submit any memorandum on state police because my position is very clear. This is not arrogance, but I don’t think the approach will take us anywhere. You are asking…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has advocated for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, as a crucial step to addressing the security crisis in the region. In a statement issued by its President General, Goodluck Ibem, and made available to the media on Saturday, COSEYL emphasized that as long as Kanu remains in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), the rampant killings in the region may persist. Ibem highlighted that Kanu’s continued incarceration has exacerbated insecurity in the Southeast, leading to hardship, starvation, and economic…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a warning to the public, particularly those with relatives abroad, about a new scam involving individuals impersonating its officers. According to Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, the scammers contact unsuspecting citizens, claiming that their relatives have been arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, or another international airport in Nigeria for carrying illicit drugs upon arrival. After causing panic among the family members, the scammers then demand large sums of money to facilitate the release of the detained individuals. Babafemi stated, “We have thwarted a…
Callistus Okafor, a former deputy national chairman of the Labour Party, has denounced Mr. Julius Abure’s continued occupation of the national chairmanship seat, labeling it illegal due to his lack of election by any convention. Okafor criticized the planned national convention by the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, insisting that Abure must step down to allow for a strategic and all-inclusive convention to elect new national officers. Speaking on an Arise TV program on Friday, Okafor expressed his disapproval of Abure’s actions, including the planned secret convention without elected delegates and the conduct of ward, local government,…
Following the Edo State House of Assembly’s resolution last Tuesday, Chief Judge Justice Daniel Okungbowa has assembled a seven-man panel to investigate the petition against the State’s Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The House of Assembly had served a notice of impeachment on the deputy governor on March 6, 2024, over alleged misconduct and perjury, giving him seven days to respond to the petition. However, due to the deputy governor’s alleged evasion of being served the impeachment notice, the House ordered a substituted means of service through the state-owned Observer Newspaper and the Vanguard Newspapers. The notice was published on March…
As the world commemorated World Water Day, residents of Minna, the capital of Niger State, and its environs expressed deep concern over the lack of adequate potable water in the metropolitan town. Many parts of the town are facing challenges in accessing water for daily needs, leading to reliance on water vendors, known as ‘mai ruwa’, for those who can afford it, while others have to trek long distances in search of water. Daily Post findings revealed that in areas like Tunga, Sauke Kahuta, a truck of water is sold for N700 to N800, while residents of other parts such…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly condemned the recent killing of soldiers on a peace mission in Okuama Community, Delta State, describing it as a heinous crime. INEC expressed confidence that the ongoing investigation will lead to the swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, conveyed the commission’s condolences to the Army, armed forces, security agencies, families of the fallen soldiers, and members of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) during a meeting held at the INEC Headquarters in Abuja. Yakubu highlighted the commission’s engagement with stakeholders, including security agencies, in…
The Labour Party (LP) has officially lodged a petition with key government institutions, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Registrar of Trade Unions, seeking urgent intervention to protect the party from what it perceives as aggression by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The LP’s petition calls for disciplinary action against NLC President Joe Ajaero and other union leaders allegedly involved in vandalizing LP property during recent picketing of the party’s secretariats across the country. The conflict between the NLC and LP escalated when…
During a colloquium organized by the Southeast chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nnewi, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, emphasized the need for Anambra State to join the ruling party, describing its continued stay in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as a “political dislocation.” Ganduje highlighted the marginalization of the South East, attributing it to what he described as miscalculations by the region’s people. He stated that Anambra State, having had governors from APGA for 25 years, needs to connect with the ruling party to experience progress and development. According to Ganduje, joining…
In a significant political development, 37,874 members of opposition parties in Akwa Ibom State officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, March 22, 2024. The defectors comprised individuals from various parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Young Progressives Party (YPP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), among others. Former state secretary of the APC, Nkereuwem Enyong Ekere, and Emmanuel Uko Etteh of the YPP, speaking on behalf of the defectors, expressed their willingness to dissolve their structures and work for the PDP. Governor Umo Eno, receiving the defectors at the PDP…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed his condolences to the families and management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, over the tragic deaths of students during a stampede on Friday. The incident occurred when some students and suspected hoodlums rushed the Convocation Square at the university and looted rice meant for distribution as palliatives, leading to the deaths of two students. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, Governor Sule described the news of the stampede as shocking, especially just hours before the scheduled flag-off of the distribution exercise. The statement explained that the unfortunate incident…
Stakeholders have urged state and federal governments to enact laws and implement drastic measures to deter sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. They emphasized the need for a policy document from the government to effectively address the menace. This call was made during a one-day training on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment held in Calabar. Social justice crusaders at the event highlighted the urgency of crafting legal enactments to tackle the situation. Dr. Iwara Iwara, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, noted that gender-based violence often leads to health challenges for survivors. He emphasized that his ministry is…
The Presidency announced on Friday that the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, would save N5 billion quarterly from the ban on foreign trips for ministers, chiefs of government agencies, and other official travels paid with public funds. Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made this known while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu recently imposed a significant ban on foreign trips funded with public money for ministers, heads of government agencies, and other officials in Nigeria. The three-month ban, effective from April 1, 2024, is part of a broader effort…
Eyitayo Jegede, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has announced his withdrawal from the forthcoming primary election. Jegede, who was the PDP candidate in the 2016 and 2020 elections but lost to late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated his commitment to providing solutions to the party’s problems. Speaking in Akure on Thursday, Jegede explained that after consultations and considerations, he realized the need to reassess whether to continue or take a different path that aligns with the prevailing opinion regarding equitable representation, fairness, and justice, particularly in…