The Kogi State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Youth Frontier has rejected Mona Anyebe as the consensus chairmanship candidate of the party in the state. In a statement signed by the President, Umar Francis, the group insisted that the chairman must emerge from among the interested candidates who were screened by the committee. Francis stated, “Any individual who didn’t undergo this process cannot stand to benefit from it.” He also highlighted that a petition was submitted to the state caretaker committee and the national headquarters of the party, with evidence showing that Mr. Mona Anyebe was suspended from his Ogugu Ward…
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The Benue State Urban Development Board has demolished over 40 illegal structures defacing major roads and streets in Makurdi, the state capital. The board has also identified and earmarked over 800 houses built on waterways and drainages for demolition within the Makurdi metropolis. General Manager of the State Urban Development Board, Town Planner Mede Ternongo, disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi. He stated that the exercise was part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s determination to revitalize the state capital and that the board was mandated to restore the city to its proper state. Ternongo explained that in the first phase of…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Turkey’s decision to cease trade with Israel was solely aimed at compelling the Israeli government to agree to a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Erdogan made these remarks during a meeting with the board of directors of the Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association in Istanbul, as reported on the presidency’s website. Erdogan emphasized that the Turkish government would collaborate with the business community to manage the repercussions of halting trade with Israel. The decision to halt trade activities with Israel came in response to what Turkey described as Israel’s “non-stop violence” against Palestinians…
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of some of its personnel allegedly involved in the kidnapping of minors in the state. The command’s spokesman, ASP Ahmad Rufai, identified the arrested officers as ASP Kulu and another officer named Elizabeth. According to Rufai, the command has launched an investigation into the alleged abduction of five children from the state. Among those abducted were three toddlers under the age of two and a five-year-old named Asmau Ya’u, who was reportedly abducted while on her way to an Islamiyya school in Sokoto. The suspects were apprehended while traveling from Sokoto…
Tragedy struck Ometan community in Okpe local government area of Delta State as an oil tanker fire claimed the lives of at least eight individuals. The incident, which occurred on Friday, resulted in a devastating fire that engulfed buildings in the vicinity. Reports indicate that the tanker lost control while overtaking another truck near the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses recounted that the front part of the tanker detached from the rear compartment while in motion, leading to a sudden explosion. Several buildings in the community were razed, and some residents trapped in the inferno…
Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State has pledged enhanced support to security operatives in the state to improve their performance and ensure a secure environment. The Governor made this commitment in a statement issued by his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, during a ceremony in his office. The occasion marked the presentation of an award to Operation Haba Maza, the state’s security outfit, which was recognized as the best police patrol unit in Nigeria by the Nigeria Police Force. Governor Buni established Operation Haba Maza in 2019 as an emergency support to conventional security agencies in the state. In his…
Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has reassured Nigerian media practitioners of the protection of their rights. This assurance was conveyed in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to commemorate the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. Akpabio expressed his congratulations to all media practitioners, especially those who have courageously pursued truth and justice. He emphasized the commitment of the 10th National Assembly to strengthening press freedom and ensuring that journalists’ rights are upheld. In his statement, Akpabio urged the media industry to actively engage in setting an agenda on climate change and educating the…
The House of Representatives has announced plans to engage the media in reviewing laws and practices that restrict press freedom in Nigeria. This review aims to address issues that hinder the media from effectively carrying out its constitutional role. Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akintunde Rotimi, made this known in a statement commemorating the 2024 World Press Freedom Day. He acknowledged the Nigerian media as one of the most vibrant institutions in the country. In his statement, Rotimi said, “The Nigeria House of Representatives joins the global community of journalists and media practitioners in commemorating…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have reportedly neutralized an Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) expert believed to be working for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Orsu, Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, conducted on Thursday, was part of a clearance operation around Udaah, Identa Ihitteukwa, and Awo Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area. According to a Facebook post by the Nigerian Army Headquarters, the troops encountered the assailants during the operation. The criminals reportedly opened fire, threw hand-held IEDs, and…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Dele Momodu has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of actively working to dismantle the opposition. Momodu alleged that the APC employs tactics such as buying off susceptible individuals and intimidating those who resist in order to destabilize opposing parties. Speaking on Channels Television’s “Politics Today,” Momodu attributed all challenges facing the PDP to the actions of the APC. He specifically criticized President Bola Tinubu for allegedly suppressing opposition despite his past as an opposition leader who successfully led his party to dislodge the PDP as the ruling party. “APC will do everything possible to…
Former Rivers State Senator Magnus Abe has disputed the notion that Governor Siminalayi Fubara can be considered the political leader of the state. Abe made this assertion during an interview on TVC’s “Politics Night,” discussing the ongoing political tensions between Governor Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Abe, who was a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 elections, emphasized that being the governor does not automatically confer political leadership. He explained that political leadership requires building confidence, followership, support, and trust over time. While acknowledging Governor Fubara’s role as…
The Ondo State government has clarified that the allocation of N5 billion for the renovation of a daycare center in the state’s 2024 budget was a printing error. The state’s Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Emmanuel Igbasan, attributed the mistake to a mix-up by the printer of the budget document. Igbasan explained that the N5 billion provision was intended to reflect the expected drawdown from the Nigerian for Women Project, a World Bank-supported initiative, which had been previously included under the capital receipts section of the budget. He clarified that the actual allocation for the renovation of the daycare…
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has urged former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to submit himself to the authorities. Clark, who leads the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), criticized Bello’s governance, alleging corruption and political violence during his tenure. Speaking on Arise Television, Clark accused Bello of stubbornness and running a rough government marred by corruption and violence, particularly during elections. He called on Bello to face the allegations against him in court, questioning the source of funds for Bello’s expenses, such as payments to an American school. Clark also criticized the current Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, suggesting…
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a chieftain of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve a minimum wage of N200,000 for workers. Oguntoyinbo expressed concern that the current minimum wage is insufficient to support workers. In a statement released on Wednesday to mark this year’s Workers Day, Oguntoyinbo called on state governors nationwide to prioritize the welfare of workers. He emphasized the crucial role of workers in national development, stating that no nation can achieve its full potential without their contributions. Oguntoyinbo stressed the importance of improving the livelihood of Nigerian workers, describing it…
Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Imo State, has called for the implementation of a reward system to promote excellence among Nigerian ministers. Nwosu emphasized the need for President Bola Tinubu to recognize and reward the best-performing ministers in his administration, while also advocating for the dismissal of non-performing ministers. During a media interaction in Abuja, Nwosu highlighted the importance of assessing the performance of ministers, especially as President Tinubu’s administration approaches its one-year mark on May 29, 2024. He suggested that ministers who excel in…
Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has expressed concern over the perceived impunity enjoyed by politicians accused of corruption in Nigeria. During an interview on Arise TV, Clark criticized the apparent lack of progress in prosecuting alleged corrupt officials, particularly highlighting the case of former President Muhammadu Buhari appointing Abdullahi Adamu, a former Governor of Nasarawa State, as the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) despite facing corruption charges. Clark recalled a time in 2007 when under the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) brought charges…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has assured the people of the state that the forthcoming congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be free of rancor. Speaking through the party’s spokesperson, Andetarang Iramae, after a meeting with the state working committee of the party in Jalingo, the state capital, Governor Kefas expressed confidence that more people would soon abandon their political parties and embrace the PDP. The meeting, which was held in preparation for the forthcoming congresses of the party, brought together the state working committee of the PDP. Governor Kefas emphasized the party’s readiness to organize free…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to resist all anti-people tendencies that compromise and undermine democratic tenets such as freedom, rule of law, accountability, and probity in the country. In a statement on Tuesday, the PDP congratulated Nigerian workers on International Workers’ Day, urging them to use their resilient spirit to resist challenges posed by ill-implemented economic and fiscal policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. The PDP expressed concern over the economic hardship and insecurity experienced by Nigerians over the past nine years under the APC-led administration. The party condemned the continuing increase in electricity…
On the occasion of International Workers’ Day, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State chapter, has called on the committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate the expenditure of the past administration of Nasir El-Rufai. The party also urged the house to investigate the unjust sacking of over 27,000 workers across the state without payment of their entitlements, as well as the alleged bastardization of the civil service in the state. Abraham Alberah Catoh, State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, in a statement on Wednesday, felicitated with workers in Kaduna State and expressed solidarity with…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the administration of President Bola Tinubu, stating that Nigerian workers have faced significant challenges under his leadership. Atiku asserted that no administration in Nigeria’s history has undermined workers’ rights like the current one, emphasizing the daily uncertainties faced by workers due to skyrocketing prices of essential goods. In a statement posted on his social media handle on Wednesday, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate highlighted the unfortunate living conditions of Nigerian workers, contrasting them with the government’s claims of weaning the masses off dependence on government. Atiku’s statement coincided with the…