The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to hold governors and House of Assembly members accountable for the hardship Nigerians are experiencing. Speaking to journalists in his palace on Wednesday, Oba Akanbi emphasized the need for governors and National Assembly members to explain why Nigerians are suffering despite the substantial federal allocation shared by the government. The monarch expressed confidence that the current hardship facing the country is temporary and suggested that the federal government’s economic measures are appropriate. He stated, “What is going on in Nigeria now is temporary. Economists will tell you…
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Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has stated that the presidency of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua cannot be compared to that of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Tinubu, particularly regarding security challenges in Nigeria. Obi highlighted that during the administration of Obasanjo, state governors were in charge of security in their respective states, unlike the current situation. He advocated for granting more powers to state governors to effectively address the security challenges in their domains. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium of the Centre for…
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 All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled northern states of exacerbating the ongoing crisis in the party in Edo State. Idahosa made these allegations in Abuja during a meeting hosted by the party’s national Vice-Chairman, Dan Orbih, on Tuesday. He claimed that these leaders were “acting as mercenaries bent on selling the soul of the party in Edo to the highest bidder.” Idahosa’s comments come in the midst of controversies surrounding the recent election of ward ad-hoc…
The Niger State House of Assembly has received a letter from Governor Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, requesting approval for a N65 billion loan from commercial banks. The funds are intended to enhance the agricultural and educational sectors of the state. Presented during Tuesday’s plenary session after the assembly’s one-month recess, the letter addressed to the Speaker, Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, outlines the governor’s plans to secure a N50 billion Agricultural Financing Facility from Union Bank PLC. This facility aims to establish an Agricultural Food Park and Farm Estate, supporting the state’s Green Economy Revolution and creating value chains for farm produce…
The Kogi State Government has strongly condemned the killing of Chief Ojo Olayinka, the Elepe of Ohi-Ogidi in Ijumu Local Government Area, allegedly by suspected herdsmen. According to reports from the media, Chief Olayinka was allegedly murdered on his farm by suspected herdsmen on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, described the incident as barbaric and aimed at undermining the present administration’s efforts in securing the lives and property of the people of Kogi State. Fanwo stated that Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security chiefs in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to claims by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing opposition parties of inciting protests among young Nigerians across the country. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, alleged that the protests that erupted in Niger and Kano States on Monday, in response to the current economic crisis, were orchestrated by opposition parties. In its reaction, the PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, criticized the ruling party for refusing to acknowledge that its policies have led the country to its current state. The statement…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has pledged to implement new economic policies to address the current hardship faced by citizens in the state. He made this commitment during the inauguration of road construction projects in Jama’are Local Government Area as part of a week-long series of activities. Expressing concern over the rising prices of essential goods, Governor Mohammed vowed to introduce measures to boost commercial activities in the state. He emphasized that the ongoing construction of rural roads aims to connect communities to their farmlands and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services. Governor Mohammed urged the people…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Council, has criticized the current level of hardship in Nigeria, attributing it to a “technical glitch” orchestrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okonkwo expressed his dismay, stating that Nigerians did not vote for the extent of hardship they are currently experiencing. The term “technical glitch” was previously used by INEC to explain its failure to transmit results of the last presidential election to its result viewing portal. Despite prior assurances to transmit election results online in real-time, INEC’s inability to fulfill this promise led to widespread controversies, casting doubts…
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), encountered a confrontational atmosphere during his appearance before the House of Representatives for a sectoral debate on Tuesday. Many lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with Cardoso’s management of the naira, which has been experiencing a downward trend in recent months. During his presentation to the House, Cardoso highlighted the challenges facing the naira, citing pressure from the demand for foreign currency by students studying abroad. He stated that over 100,000 Nigerian students are currently studying outside the country, and between 2010 and 2020, they spent $28.5 billion on foreign education expenses.…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South, has declared his intention to defeat Governor Charles Soludo in the state’s governorship election slated for 2025. Ubah expressed confidence in his ability to triumph over Soludo, citing his expertise as a “Professor of street politics” compared to Soludo’s background as a professor of economics. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Ubah emphasized the need for change in Anambra’s political landscape, stating that the state cannot remain a one-party entity. He asserted that the people are yearning for change within the political system. Ubah outlined his vision for the state, emphasizing the importance of a…
Earl Osaro Onaiwu, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Edo State, has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki to cease the alleged blackmailing of “eight loyal and faithful” party members vying to succeed him as governor. Onaiwu, speaking on behalf of the eight aspirants, criticized what they termed “the flawed state delegate election of the party held at the weekend”. According to Onaiwu, Obaseki’s assertion that the eight aspirants are sponsored by the G5 Governors is “baseless and a blackmail”. He stated that this false narrative is designed to garner support for Alhaji Atiku Abubarkar. Highlighting his relationship with…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced his intention to personally visit President Bola Tinubu to report the severe hunger, starvation, and high prices of essential commodities affecting the city. Governor Yusuf expressed his desire for the President to intervene and provide relief to the people of Kano. “I’m going to personally report the devastating hunger and starvation, coupled with rising prices of essential commodities in Kano, with a view for the President to intervene and help bring succor to the people,” Governor Yusuf stated during a meeting with the business community and other stakeholders at the Government…
Oluremi Tinubu, wife of President Bola Tinubu, has reassured Nigerians that the current challenges they are facing will soon be overcome through the Federal Government’s effective policies. She made this statement on Monday during a meeting with the governor’s wives at the State House. Mrs. Tinubu expressed optimism for the year 2024, stating that it is filled with prospects for peace, progress, prosperity, and greater achievements that will benefit all Nigerians. She commended the efforts of the governors’ wives in 2023 and urged them to continue addressing the needs of the vulnerable in their respective states. “In times like these,…
Daniel Asama of the Labour Party (LP) has emerged victorious in the House of Representatives rerun election for Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency, held last Saturday. The Returning Officer, Prof. James Garba, declared Asama as the winner after he secured 66,422 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mohammed Gwani of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), who received 61,670 votes. In a similar development, the Action Democratic Party (ADP) candidate, Prince Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang, has been declared the winner of the Plateau North senatorial rerun election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Nestor Chagok, announced that Prince Dachungyang garnered 122,442 votes, defeating Yakub Muhammad Safiu…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has advocated for the prosecution of individuals involved in electoral fraud across Nigeria. In a statewide broadcast on Monday, Fintiri expressed concern over the premature declaration of his opponent as the winner in the last election, emphasizing that such actions should not go unpunished. While acknowledging the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) impartial conduct during the previous year’s elections, Fintiri strongly criticized the suspended resident electoral commissioner for Adamawa, Hudu Ari-Yunusa. He condemned Ari-Yunusa’s suspension by INEC after he allegedly usurped the function of the returning officer and prematurely declared a winner. Fintiri stated,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has advised nine aggrieved governorship aspirants, who are protesting against the conduct of Sunday’s Ward delegates congress, to take their grievances to the party’s Appeal Panel. Dr Tony Aziegbemi, the state chairman of the party, issued this directive during a press conference in Benin City. The PDP conducted ward delegates congress across the 192 wards in the 18 local governments of Edo State on Sunday, ahead of the party’s February 22, 2024, governorship primary to elect a flag bearer for the forthcoming September 21, 2024, gubernatorial election. Aziegbemi urged the aggrieved governorship…
The Labour Party (LP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to seek help over the increasing cost of living and hardships in the country before they become unmanageable. The party expressed deep concern about the crisis of food shortages affecting millions of Nigerians since the beginning of the year. In a statement issued on Monday by Obiora Ifoh, LP’s National Publicity Secretary, the party urged Tinubu to intervene and advised his aides to refrain from making inflammatory, incendiary, careless, and unreasonable comments that could offend the sensibility of average Nigerians. The LP emphasized the need for practical solutions, stating that…
In response to the improved security situation in Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang has further relaxed the previously imposed curfew in the locality. A statement issued by Mr. Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Governor Mutfwang on Monday in Jos, announced that the curfew would now be in effect from 8 pm to 7 am. Governor Mutfwang explained that the adjustment in the curfew timing was made after careful consideration and consultation with the State Security Council. The decision aims to enable residents to resume their agricultural and economic activities…
Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has attributed Nigeria’s worsened insecurity to the failure of the past administration under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari to rearrest terrorists who were illegally freed from prison. Omokri highlighted the incident on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, during Buhari’s administration, when hundreds of terrorists on motorcycles attacked Kuje prisons and reportedly released over 600 of the 900 inmates. According to Omokri, the Buhari administration never rearrested these illegally freed terrorists, leading to the current state of insecurity in Nigeria. He also criticized politicians who served in the previous administration, including Isa Pantami, stating that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo and Moses Essien, candidates of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), as the winners of the rerun elections for the House of Representatives and House of Assembly, respectively, in Akwa Ibom State. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo contested the rerun for Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency against his closest rival, Dr. Glory Edet of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Moses Essien stood for the Ibiono Ibom State House of Assembly. Nabie Jude, the Collation Officer for the House of Representatives rerun, declared that Ukpong-Udo secured 24,050 votes, defeating Edet, who received 17,232 votes. “Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo of…