Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed the purported sack of its chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, by executives of the Galadima Ward of Gusau Local Government Area. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the Party, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau, the party described reports of Danfulani’s sack as untrue. The statement highlighted, “The party is also aware of this type of antics of some politicians who are planning to destroy the party in their plan to float a new party for the 2027 elections and are trying to create problems in…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, Tukur Danfulani, has been removed from office by the ward executive of the party in Galadima, Gusau Local Government Area. The decision to sack Danfulani, led by the ward’s Deputy Chairman, Garba Bello, and fifteen others, was announced on Saturday. Danfulani was ousted over allegations of poor leadership and discrimination against party members who violated APC laws. He was also accused of favoring individuals not recognized as leaders within the APC in Zamfara State and diverting the party’s activities to them. Abuhuraira Ilyasu, the Assistant Youth Leader of Galadima…

Chinedum Orji, the former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, has provided insight into his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released to the press on Friday in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, Orji stated that he departed from the PDP because the party had strayed from its foundational ideology. He expressed disappointment in the PDP’s post-2023 election activities, which he believed were detrimental to the party’s unity and led to significant political losses. Orji emphasized that the PDP’s current structure and operations do not offer prospects…

In preparation for the upcoming local government election, the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) of Yobe State has called on the State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC) to maintain non-partisanship and fulfill its duties as stipulated by the constitution. Chairman of IPAC in Yobe, Umar Adamu Jajere, made this appeal on Saturday in Damaturu, the state capital, during a press briefing. “We are also calling on the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC) to shun partisanship and discharge its duties as required by the constitution,” Jajere urged. He advised eligible voters in the state to participate actively and vote for the party of…

The political crisis in Rivers State took a new turn on Friday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara issued Executive Order 001, relocating the House of Assembly to the Auditorium, Admin Block of the Government House, Port Harcourt. The gazette, dated December 14th, 2023, cited the burning of the Hallowed Chamber of the House of Assembly on October 29th, 2023, as the reason for the relocation. Governor Fubara stated that the current state of the chamber was unsafe and constituted a threat to the lives of the staff and members of the House of Assembly. He emphasized the need for urgent repairs,…

The Ondo Peoples Assembly (OPA) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take decisive action against Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke for allegedly discrediting the outcome of the party’s primaries held on April 20. The coalition made this known during a press briefing in Akure, Ondo State capital, where it expressed concern that the two aspirants who lost to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa were causing potential crises within the party. Olufemi Lawson, the convener of the coalition, along with OPA’s publicity secretary Kikelomo Isijola and other members, stated that Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and some supporters of Olusola Oke had…

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has issued an order restraining Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule from parading himself as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. The court granted the order after considering a motion declaring his seat vacant. The presiding Judge, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Charles N. Wali, ruled on a motion brought by the new factional Speaker of the House, Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo and 2 others. The court also barred 24 other members of the Assembly from accessing the complex or carrying out any legislative assignments in the name of the Rivers State House…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the recent actions and statements of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, describing them as impeachable offenses. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, made this statement on Friday during a press conference in Abuja. Morka emphasized that Fubara’s use of demolition of public assets as a means to punish legitimate members of the legislature was a sign of petty despotism and should be strongly condemned. He criticized the governor’s attack on the House of Assembly and its leadership, stating that it was a clear disregard for a court order and a…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, has called on security agencies to ensure the swift rescue of students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Okene, Kogi State. Obi expressed concern over the abduction, stating that it indicates the overwhelming nature of insecurity in Nigeria. In a series of tweets on Friday, Obi wrote, “Again, further obstacles have been raised in our children’s education in the country with yet another invasion and abduction of students by bandits at the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Osara, Okene, Kogi State on Thursday. “The very disturbing reports…

Bode George, the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on elders and stakeholders of the party to intervene in the political crisis in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Friday, George warned that the crisis in Rivers State could escalate into a national conflagration. He cautioned President Bola Tinubu not to disregard the threat by some lawmakers in the state House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. George emphasized that the PDP lawmakers who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have automatically lost their seats according to Section 109 (1) (g)…

Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Governorship Candidate in the 2023 Kogi State gubernatorial election, has strongly condemned the abduction of students at the Confluence University of Science and Technology. In a statement issued by Isaiah Davies Ijele, Director of New Media, Muri/Sam Campaign Council, Ajaka expressed deep concern over the attack, describing it as barbaric, cruel, and unfortunate. He criticized the state’s security apparatus, particularly the outgoing Kogi State Commissioner of Police, for failing to ensure the security of the state. Ajaka lamented the abduction of students who were preparing for their First Semester Examinations,…

In response to the controversy surrounding the proposed cybersecurity levy, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to educate the public about the policy. The CBN had issued a circular directing banks to impose a 0.5% charge on certain transactions, sparking debate and criticism amidst the country’s economic challenges. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, stated that the CBN’s decision could help address cybersecurity threats in Nigeria’s digital space but emphasized the need for thorough stakeholder engagement and public enlightenment. Emonefe highlighted recent incidents, such as the exploitation of cryptocurrency platforms, as…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to lift the arrest warrant issued against him. The judge stated that Bello, by refusing to appear for arraignment in a criminal case, had shown contempt for the court and was not entitled to any leniency. In his ruling on Friday regarding Bello’s application to cancel the arrest warrant, the court emphasized that Bello cannot evade arraignment and then dictate terms to the court from the comfort of his room. The judge also dismissed Bello’s argument that the Federal…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to focus on ending hunger in Nigeria instead of implementing new taxes. Primate Ayodele criticized the recent increases in Value Added Tax (VAT), stamp duty, and the introduction of the cybersecurity levy, stating that these measures would further burden Nigerians already facing economic hardship. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele urged the government to reconsider its policies and ensure they are people-friendly, especially considering the widespread hardship in the country. He emphasized, “Increasing VAT, stamp duty, implementing cybersecurity…

Troops belonging to the Operation Hadin Kai of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized six fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) during a raid on a “notorious enclave” in Goniri, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. This achievement was disclosed by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert and security analyst in Lake Chad, through a post on his social media handle on Friday. Makama reported that the operation was carried out by troops from the 81 Division Task Force Battalion, who collaborated with the Civilian Joint Task Force on Thursday. According to the security expert, intelligence…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has stated that employing new individuals into the state’s civil service is not currently a priority for his administration. Governor Otti made this known during a monthly interactive session with the media in Umuahia on Thursday. He emphasized that the issue of employment would only be considered after the government had addressed existing matters within the civil service. Otti highlighted that there is an existing embargo on employment that he has maintained, and it remains in force. He expressed concern over the high number of personnel in the civil service, even after verification processes have…

The House of Representatives has accused the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) of misinterpreting the Cybercrime Act and has called for the suspension of the policy based on this misinterpretation. The House made this declaration following a motion by Kingsley Chinda and 39 others on Thursday. Chinda stated that contrary to the circular issued by the CBN, the Act did not place the burden of paying the cybercrime levy on bank customers. The CBN had issued a circular to banks mandating them to charge 0.5 percent on certain transactions in an effort to implement the policy. However, this move by…

Dr Afeez Abolore Alabi, the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development in Kwara State, has called for enhanced collaboration between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to combat illegal mining activities in the state. Alabi made the plea during visits to the EFCC and DSS headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital, on Wednesday. He highlighted the necessity of these visits in light of the ongoing illegal mining operations in the state and their adverse effects on revenue generation. The commissioner stressed the need for concerted efforts to address the issue and prevent further…

A socio-cultural group representing the Igala nation, Ane Igala Restoration (AIR), has taken legal action against Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, over accusations of using the Atta of Igala for political purposes that could tarnish his esteemed position. In a lawsuit filed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, with the number W/1896/24, the AIR listed the Attorney General of the Federation, Kogi State Attorney General, the Hon Minister of Steel Development, Kogi State Traditional Council, and the Chairman Igala Area Traditional Council as defendants. The lawsuit seeks to restrain the defendants from involving the Atta Igala…

The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Foreign Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its missions. The decision came after a motion was moved by lawmaker Ben Etanabene of the PDP from Delta State during Thursday’s plenary session in Abuja. Etanabene highlighted the ongoing reforms in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, its parastatals, agencies, and missions, aimed at enhancing service delivery. Despite these efforts, he expressed concern over the general and urgent Consular Services Challenge faced by Nigerians worldwide. He noted that many Nigerians are unlawfully detained in…