Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, disclosed on Friday that rampaging bandits terrorizing some parts of the state have threatened to attack him. The governor made this revelation during an expanded emergency security council meeting at the Government House. According to Governor Radda, the bandits’ threat is based on security reports. He stated in Hausa, “Based on security reports that we are receiving, I am among those that the bandits are thinking of attacking, but that doesn’t muddle me because God is with us, and he will protect us.” Despite the threat, the governor emphasized that his government remains undeterred…
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The 16 sacked members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have taken their case to the Court of Appeal, seeking to overturn the earlier ruling that nullified their elections. The Court of Appeal had nullified the election of all PDP lawmakers in the State Assembly, citing the party’s lack of structure to sponsor candidates in the election. However, the sacked legislators assert that they are still members of the House, citing the Supreme Court’s judgment affirming the election of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, whose case was also nullified at the Court of Appeal. They…
The House of Representatives has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to establish a military formation in Oron Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State to address the high level of kidnapping and armed robbery in the Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency. This decision was reached following a motion brought before the House by lawmaker Martins Esin, highlighting the need to enhance security in Oron and its environs. Esin emphasized that the porous national border in the area, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and providing a gateway to the Republic of Cameroon, has facilitated criminal…
The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on the Federal Government to address the economic hardship and worsening security challenges in the country. Mr. Muhammed Ishaq, Acting PRP National Publicity Secretary, made this appeal in a statement released on Friday in Abuja. Ishaq expressed concern over the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government’s response to recent protests in Minna and Kano, stating that these protests were genuine expressions of frustration and dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs in the country. He criticized the government for labeling the protesters as pawns of the opposition, emphasizing that the grievances raised should be…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has responded to the strike threats by organised Labour, affirming that the implementation of the sixteen-point agreement to alleviate the plight of workers over subsidy removal is still on track. Organised Labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), had issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government to meet demands following the removal of subsidy. In response, Onyejeocha assured that the government remains fully committed to fulfilling its obligations to workers and the less privileged in Nigeria. She emphasized the government’s determination to fully implement the…
Former Federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Nigerian women against allowing their husbands to risk their lives over football. The former lawmaker, a member of the Eighth Assembly, stressed that women have a role to play in preventing their husbands from dying. This caution comes after at least five Nigerians died while watching the semi-final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire. The match, which ended in a tension-soaked victory for the Super Eagles in penalty shootouts, led to tragic deaths, including notable…
The House of Representatives has pledged to enhance libel and slander laws in Nigeria to safeguard the dignity of Nigerians against unjustified personal attacks. Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, made this declaration during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. “I want to clarify that the House has no intention to suppress free speech; rather, our aim is to protect the dignity of individuals and the integrity of public discourse,” he stated. He assured that the House would ensure that the laws were balanced, allowing for constructive criticism while shielding individuals and institutions from malicious and baseless attacks. “While…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has issued a ban on the transportation of building materials from the state to neighboring countries across border communities. The governor emphasized that the transfer of such materials across international borders has contributed to the increase in the prices of building materials. He instructed all security agencies to enhance surveillance and prevent trucks from transporting any building materials to neighboring countries. InfoStride News has reported that Adamawa State shares a significant border with Cameroon, and there is a widespread belief that commodities, including building materials like cement and roofing sheets, which are usually intended…
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive mandating the recitation of the National Pledge after the National Anthem at all official and public engagements. Sources within the presidency disclosed that the decision aims to ensure utmost reverence for the national symbols, reinforce allegiance and loyalty to the nation, and uphold Nigeria’s values and defining identity. During his address at the groundbreaking ceremony of the 3,112 housing-unit Renewed Hope City in Karsana, Abuja, on Thursday, President Tinubu underscored the significance of respecting national principles, advancing the nation’s ideals, and adhering to its established standards. “Before I left home this morning, I…
The suspension order placed on Lukman Afolabi, the caretaker chairman of Ede South main local government, has been lifted by the Osun State House of Assembly. This development was revealed by Olamide Tiamiyu, the Chief Press Secretary of the Speaker, on Thursday. Afolabi’s suspension had been announced by the House of Assembly on Wednesday, citing alleged misconduct. He had been instructed to hand over to his vice, but following an investigation, the suspension was lifted. In a statement, the House said, “The decision was taken after the parliamentary meeting of the Assembly today when the honourable members reviewed the investigations…
The chairman of the Abia State judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of government property and funds, Justice Florence Doruoha-Igwe (retd), has ordered the temporary sealing-off of Plot 43 Finbars Road Umuahia, pending the conclusion of the investigation on the structure. The structure was sealed on Wednesday by personnel believed to be from the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA). Justice Doruoha-Igwe, who gave the order during the panel’s sitting, explained that the panel observed that the structure housing the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) secretariat belongs to the Abia State government. She directed the senior lead counsel to the panel,…
There are fears that the nation’s university workers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are preparing for another confrontation with the federal government over issues related to members’ welfare, working conditions, and unfulfilled promises by President Bola Tinubu. ASUU has expressed disappointment over President Tinubu’s failure to fulfill promises, including the release of their withheld eight months’ salaries resulting from the 2022 industrial action, the six-month N35,000 wage award, and upward salary review. The union is now saying it is tired of the federal government’s unfaithfulness to promises made to the union, lamenting that it…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated a 9-member Oyo State Elders’ Council. The council, inaugurated on Tuesday, includes Saka Balogun, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, as chairman, and Elder Wole Oyelese, a former Minister of Steel Development, as co-chairman. Other members of the Council are: Hamid Gbadamosi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State; Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, wife of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja; Jacob Adetoro; Chief Adedamola Eyinade; Nureni Akanbi; Ronke Adefowope; and Sunday Ogunlade. Governor Makinde, while speaking at the inauguration, called…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to France. His jet touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday night. Tinubu was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The return comes amidst criticism from opposition parties, who had accused the president of abandoning the country amid the security and economic crisis ravaging the nation. Some opposition leaders expressed the view that the…
Mr Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused some national officers of the party from APC-controlled northern states of exacerbating the ongoing crisis within the party in Edo State. He made these allegations during a meeting hosted by the party’s national Vice-Chairman, Dan Orbih, in Abuja on Tuesday. Idahosa claimed that these leaders were “acting as mercenaries bent on selling the soul of the party in Edo to the highest bidder.” His remarks come in the midst of controversies surrounding the recent election of ward ad-hoc delegates in Edo.…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on opposition political parties to focus on offering lasting solutions to the country’s problems rather than just complaining. Felix Morka, the APC spokesman, made this appeal during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. Morka expressed concern that the opposition’s approach should not be limited to condemning issues but should also include proactive solutions. He noted that both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) had campaigned on promises to implement some of the reforms currently being undertaken by the President Bola Tinubu government. Acknowledging the challenges…
The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Legislative Compliance has issued a warning to the management of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwahsi-Uku, instructing them not to disregard its resolution. The institution has been directed to implement, within 24 hours, the resolution reached in January 2023 by the 7th Delta Assembly. During a crucial meeting with the polytechnic’s management team, the committee’s chairman and Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, cautioned that any further disregard of the committee’s resolution by the institution’s authorities would result in severe sanctions. The Legislative Compliance Committee, comprising members such as Majority Leader Emeka Nwaobi, Minority Leader Edafe…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged the challenging times Nigerians are facing under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, emphasized that while the situation is tough, it is not unique to Nigeria, as countries in Europe are also experiencing similar challenges. Speaking with Channels Television, Morka stated, “Our people are dealing with circumstances that are difficult and challenging. Nobody is in denial. Things are tough, they are tough in Nigeria and everywhere else. Farmers in Europe are barely going to farm, they are protesting vehemently, challenging the European government, who by all…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a supplementary election in Taraba and a new re-run election in Enugu State to take place on February 14. This decision was announced by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. Olumekun explained that the commission reached this decision during its regular meeting, where it discussed the outcomes of the Saturday re-run and by-elections. The by-elections were conducted in nine constituencies to fill vacant seats resulting from the demise or resignation of members elected during the 2023…
The murder trial of Sunny Bekanwa, former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, and Henry Barikui-Dele has begun before a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt. Bekanwa and Barikui-Dele are facing seven counts of conspiracy, murder, and cultism. During the trial, Professor Patrick Wiyokpigi testified that Bekanwa conspired with his associates to drive elites out of the community. He claimed to have warned Bekanwa against involving young boys in cult activities. Additionally, Wiyokpigi stated that he had Bekanwa arrested after the latter allegedly sponsored criminals to assassinate him in a hotel near Rumuomasi. Speaking…