Following the passing of the emir of Tikau, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema as the new emir of Tikau Emirate Council. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali, on Tuesday. The appointment was based on the unanimous recommendations of the kingmakers of the Tikau Emirate Council. Alhaji Abubakar Muhammadu Ibn Grema is the eldest son of the late Emir of Tikau. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Agric Economics and Extension, a master’s in Agric Economics, and is…
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The Federal Executive Council, presided over by President Bola Tinubu, has approved an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure and housing sector to meet the urgent demand for critical infrastructure and affordable homeownership. The initiative, approved during the council’s meeting at the State House in Abuja, is designed to foster job creation, inclusive growth, and long-term productivity enhancement. It will unlock private-sector funds, allowing Nigerians to access 25-year mortgages at low interest rates to realize their dream of owning a home. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, highlighted the importance of innovative collaborations…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has approved the establishment of the Farmers-Herders Board and signed five other bills into law during a ceremony attended by members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly. The establishment of the Farmers-Herders Board is seen as a crucial step in preventing conflicts and enhancing security, drawing inspiration from successful models in states like Jigawa. Additionally, Governor Mohammed signed the Access to Basic Education Bill into law, which is expected to boost school enrollment rates in the state. Among the bills signed into law are the repeal of the Sa’adu Zungur University Law 2022…
Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, emphasized the critical role of the judiciary in upholding justice and democracy in Nigeria during the Justice Anthony Aniagolu’s Memorial Lecture in Enugu. Speaking on the theme “The Judiciary and the Future of Nigeria,” Obi recounted his experience of winning an election in Anambra State, only to be initially declared the loser. He spent three years in court and ultimately regained his mandate, thanks to the judiciary’s intervention. Despite facing impeachment and subsequent re-elections, the judiciary consistently upheld the rule of law and reinstated him…
Silas Onu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate for Ebonyi South in the February 3rd, 2024 by-election, has stated his intention to appeal the ruling of the Tribunal that dismissed his petition against the Judges over alleged bias, injustice, and lack of fair hearing in his election petition. The ruling came after Onu filed a petition to the President of the Court of Appeal and the Tribunal Panel seeking their recusal from the bye-election Tribunal. However, the three-man panel, led by Justice H.N Kunaza, dismissed Onu’s petition for lack of merit. Justice Kunaza, flanked by Justice Bassey Bassey Nkanang…
The Delta State House of Assembly has suspended Matthew Omonade, the member representing Ughelli North I Constituency, over alleged gross misconduct. The suspension order was issued by the Speaker, Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, following a motion raised by the Majority Leader, Emeka Nwaobi, and supported by the Chief Whip of the House, Perkins Umukoro. The motion was unanimously adopted by the House. Omonade was accused of willfully and falsely perverting the proceedings of the House on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The Majority Leader stated that Omonade’s actions violated the standing order and rules of the House, warranting the suspension. As a…
Chief Eze C. Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct new Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP) and member of the APC Legacy Projects Media Team, has stated that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is not in conflict with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Eze also commended President Tinubu for maintaining a distance from the face-off between Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister. Eze emphasized that Wike did not personally appoint Fubara as the governor of Rivers State but rather, according to him, Fubara’s ascension to the governorship was a result of divine intervention. He criticized those who have…
The Kwara State Government has issued a stern warning to principals of Junior Secondary Schools and head teachers of primary schools in the state against imposing illegal charges for the state placement examination (Common Entrance). Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, emphasized that the common entrance examination is free and fully sponsored by the state government. She stated that any individual or group attempting to extort money from pupils under any guise will face severe legal consequences. The commissioner urged school administrators to uphold ethical standards and avoid actions that could tarnish the reputation…
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) State Women Leaders has voiced their dissatisfaction with the national leadership of the party, claiming they have been neglected and sidelined. During a courtesy visit to the national chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the President of the Forum, Patricia Yakubu, along with 35 other APC state Women Leaders, expressed their grievances. They specifically criticized the National Woman Leader of the party, Mary Alele-Idile, for not including them in party activities. Yakubu highlighted that the State Women Leaders play a crucial role as they are closer to the party women at the…
Mr. Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency, and Mr. Fine Ahuama, his counterpart from Osisioma South, have officially left the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and joined the ruling Labour Party (LP) in Abia State. The lawmakers confirmed their defection to the Labour Party during the plenary session, following the Speaker’s announcement of their written communication. They cited their expulsion from the YPP over alleged anti-party activities as the reason for their move. In a statement, the lawmakers expressed their commitment to fully support Governor Alex Otti and help him deliver the dividends of democracy to their constituents and all…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has directed the immediate arrest and detention of Mr. Emmanuel Ezeanochie, the Chairman of Imo State Amalgamated Traders Association (ISAMATA), over allegations of corruption. A special announcement issued by the state government on Monday night stated, “In accordance with his resolve to rid the state of corruption in all sectors, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, has ordered the arrest and detention of Mr. Emmanuel Ezeanochie, the state chairman of Imo State Amalgamated Traders Association (ISAMATA).” The announcement further revealed that Mr. Ezeanochie was accused of fraudulently using the name…
A mysterious disease outbreak has claimed the lives of thirteen individuals in various communities in Zamfara State, with children and women being the most affected, according to reports. The disease has resulted in a total of 505 recorded cases across Maradun, Shinkafi, and Gusau local government areas in the state. Cases have also been reported in Isa and Zurmi local government areas of Sokoto and Zamfara states. The outbreak was first detected in Tsibiri village in Maradun LGA in February of this year. As of Sunday, May 12, 2024, Tsibiri village had reported four deaths and 228 cases, with 10…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State is facing a significant setback as more chieftains of the party have defected en masse to other parties, notably the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Labour Party (LP), while the party’s secretariat has remained locked for four months. Over 90 top officials of the PDP have reportedly left the party, with many joining the APC and others considering the LP. This shift follows the defeat of the PDP in the 2023 election, which ended its 22-year rule in Abia State. Among the prominent figures that have left the PDP is the…
The Edo State Government, through its Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, stated on Monday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks a credible candidate for the September 21 governorship election. Nehikhare made these claims at a press conference in Benin City, where he also accused the APC of relying on lies and propaganda as its campaign strategy. He asserted, “The only APC strategy for the governorship election is to resort to lies and propaganda. When a party takes lies and propaganda as an election strategy, it means it has nothing to offer the people. The party lacks people…
On Monday, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly stormed a high court in Ilaro, Ogun State, and arrested two defendants, Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, during proceedings regarding suit No HCP/IC/2023, The State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others, presided over by Justice A.A. Shobayo. The case is related to an allegation of arson reported by Akeem Adigun (aka Socopao), involving Alhaji Isiaka Fatai, Oyero, and 12 others. The town of Agosasa recently experienced a crisis, resulting in the destruction of property worth billions of naira and one loss of life over an Obaship tussle. According…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), visited prominent political figures such as Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, and Sule Lamido as part of his commitment to the peace and progress of Nigeria, according to his spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko. During these visits in Abuja on Monday, Obi discussed the state of the nation and strategies to alleviate the suffering of all Nigerians, regardless of their social class or location. Tanko emphasized that the focus of these discussions was on the dire conditions faced by the less privileged, with particular concern for the challenging situation in the…
The Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, voiced his concern on Monday about the dismal state of the environment in most markets in Ekiti State. He also criticized the poor maintenance culture among some market users. During a meeting with the Ekiti chapter executives of the newly formed National Union of Market Traders Employers of Nigeria (NUMTEN) in his palace, the monarch particularly lamented the absence of basic amenities like toilets and water sources in the markets. Represented by the Sasere of Ado-Ekiti, Chief Segun Famuagun, Oba Adejugbe commended the Federal Government for approving the establishment of the union. He…
Adewale Giwa, the senior pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, expressed concern on Sunday over the deteriorating economic situation in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Giwa lamented that bad leaders were deliberately making life miserable for Nigerians, noting that the country had already endured a difficult period under former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with media outlets, Giwa criticized Buhari’s statement that Nigerians would appreciate his administration after he left office, suggesting that this prophecy was now being fulfilled under Tinubu’s government. He remarked, “The success of a nation is determined by the kind of leaders you…
Barrister Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, is leading a party delegation to a meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and leaders of other political parties. The meeting, part of INEC’s regular quarterly consultative forum, aims to discuss developments within the political landscape and plans for future elections. The Commission’s announcement that it did not monitor the national convention that re-elected Abure as the party’s national chairman has led to speculations about his recognition as the party’s leader. Furthermore, a battle for supremacy has emerged between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Abure leadership,…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has urged for a review of the prices of expression of interest and nomination forms charged by political parties. This call was made by IPAC Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, during the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) second regular quarterly consultative meeting with political parties. Dantalle condemned the politics of bitterness, divisive tendencies, and the do-or-die mentality, noting that such attitudes could undermine Nigeria’s emerging democracy. He emphasized the importance of politicians adhering to democratic ideals, ethics, and ethos, while avoiding inflammatory remarks and actions that could hinder the country’s constitutional government. Dantalle also highlighted the need…