The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has cautioned Governor Charles Soludo against playing politics with security in Anambra State. The group accused Soludo of being desperate for a second term, leading him to succumb to pressure from what they referred to as ‘Fulani hegemony’. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB expressed concern over the activities of Fulani terrorists masquerading as herdsmen in Anambra State, particularly in Dunukofia, Awka North, South, Orumba North, and South Local Government Areas. IPOB called on residents of Anambra State to rise and fight against all forms of insecurity in the state,…
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The Oyo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to find lasting solutions to the recurring fuel scarcity in the country. The union made this demand on Monday in response to the challenges faced by Nigerians due to the scarcity. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Ademola Babalola, and made available through the Secretary of the union, Comrade Olusola Oladapo, the NUJ condemned the lingering petrol scarcity in Ibadan and other parts of the state, noting the hardship experienced by citizens. InfoStride News reported…
Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has announced his resignation from the party. Idahosa, a prominent chieftain of the party in Edo State, submitted his resignation letter dated April 29, 2024, to the Chairman of Ehor Ward 1 of the party in Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. In his resignation letter, Idahosa expressed his decision to resign after considerable contemplation and reflection on his personal and political journey. He thanked the party’s community for their unwavering support and camaraderie during his time of service. Prior to his resignation,…
Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, the member representing Abakaliki North Constituency in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His defection, which occurred during the inauguration of the local Government Committee of BERWO, the Pet Project of the wife of the Governor, was motivated by the lingering and irreconcilable crises rocking the PDP both at the state and national levels. Nwoke cited the leadership crisis within the PDP, particularly the conflicts between former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister…
Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has cautioned against the imposition of candidates in the upcoming local government council elections in the state. Speaking at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders’ meeting held at his Osubi country home, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that only candidates who are popular and accepted by all stakeholders will be chosen. “We will not accept any candidate through the back door. For anybody to emerge, it must be a collective decision from the wards and must be a popular candidate,” Governor Oborevwori stated. He highlighted the need for collective agreement on candidates to ensure a smooth primary…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has predicted that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will lose a sitting governor in the South-South region to the Labour Party. In a statement released by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet explained that the current management of the PDP is causing internal crises, leading to defections to other parties. “A sitting governor in PDP will decamp, a prominent governor in South-South will decamp to the Labour Party. The current management will put PDP in a big problem, If PDP isn’t careful, the party will become a forgotten factor in…
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has struck out two separate suits challenging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s primary election that produced Asue Ighodalo as the governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial poll. The court ruled that the plaintiffs, who came from the political camp of former Deputy Governor of the state, Philip Shuaibu, lacked the legal standing to institute the suits. In delivering judgments on Tuesday, Justice Ekwo stated that the plaintiffs failed to demonstrate sufficient, direct, and tangible personal interest that could warrant the nullification of the primary election. The first suit,…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for proceeding with the controversial Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project despite public outcry. He expressed dismay that the government is pursuing a project that threatens jobs at a time of widespread unemployment. Obi emphasized that urgent national priorities include security, poverty eradication, healthcare, and education, particularly for the poor and underprivileged. He described the reported demolition of businesses and residences in the project’s right of way as insensitive and heartbreaking, leading to the loss of livelihoods and investments. In a post on his social…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC Ltd, has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared by Wednesday, May 1. The Chief Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Tuesday, stating that the company currently has an availability of product exceeding 1.5 billion litres, which can last for at least 30 days. Soneye explained that a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues had been resolved, but overcoming such disruptions typically requires double the amount of time to return to normal operations. He also cautioned against individuals taking advantage of the…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has suspended its students’ union government indefinitely in the aftermath of a violent attack on Barrister Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party candidate for the September 21, 2024, governorship election in Edo State. This incident occurred on April 12, 2024, at the university’s senior staff club, where Akpata was invited for an interactive session. Reports indicate that the students’ union president led a group of students to disrupt the event, alleging that they were not adequately informed about it. Students’ behavior was described as unruly, leading to the rough handling of staff members, including a member…
Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, expressed skepticism about the ability of President Bola Tinubu’s government to improve Nigeria’s economic situation. In an interview on Channels Television, monitored by the media outlet, Suswam criticized the current administration, suggesting that it lacks the capacity to steer the country out of the economic challenges inherited from the previous Muhammadu Buhari administration. Suswam lamented the economic downturn that has persisted since the Buhari era, attributing it to the destruction of the foundation laid by the PDP government. He expressed disappointment that the promised ‘Change’ under Buhari did not deliver positive results, leading…
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that the US is nearing the completion of a security agreement with Saudi Arabia. Blinken made this statement during his visit to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) General Secretariat, where he participated in a joint ministerial meeting with the foreign ministers of the GCC countries. Local media reported that the discussions focused on enhancing relations and cooperation between the US and the GCC countries, as well as the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, particularly in Rafah. Both sides emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire and efforts to ensure…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly condemned the fuel scarcity experienced in parts of the country. In a statement by the Senate President, Comrade Akinteye Afeez, NANS expressed concern over the fuel shortage, describing it as unacceptable given the country’s economic situation. NANS questioned why fuel supply has deteriorated under the watch of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL). The student body highlighted the roles of President Bola Tinubu, who oversees the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, and Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, in managing petroleum resources and activities in Nigeria.…
Governor Nwifuru Vows to Prevent Candidate Imposition in Ebonyi State’s Local Government Election Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has pledged to resist the imposition of candidates ahead of the local government election scheduled for July 20, 2024. Speaking during a church service at the Government House Chapel, Governor Nwifuru assured that all aspirants would be provided with a level playing field. He emphasized the importance of stakeholder and grassroots participation in the candidate selection process, ensuring that credible representatives are chosen to serve the people. Governor Nwifuru made these remarks during the Holy Mass at the New Government House…
Former governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, recently paid a visit to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. Governor Otti is notably the only governor elected under the platform of the Labour Party. Ihedioha shared pictures of his visit to Government House, Umuahia, in a post on Monday morning. “Delighted to have met with my esteemed brother and friend, Governor @alexottiofr, at his residence in Isialangwa. We had a convivial discussion, even as I commend his giant strides in Abia State,” the ex-governor wrote. This visit comes shortly after Ihedioha resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In his resignation…
Former presidential aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Cosmos Ndukwe, has officially resigned from the party. His resignation was disclosed in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Item C Ward in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, and copied to the State Chairman and Acting National Chairman of the party. Ndukwe explained that his decision to resign from the PDP was based on personal reasons and a reflection on his current aspirations. He stated, “After careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that stepping out of PDP is the best course of action for…
The Federal High Court in Kano, presided over by Justice A. M Liman, has issued a restraining order against the acclaimed executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ganduje Ward, preventing them from suspending the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. The order will remain in effect pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by Ganduje for the enforcement of his fundamental rights. Ganduje, represented by his counsel, Barrister Hadiza Nasir Ahmed, sought the enforcement of his rights to fair hearing and freedom of association, as provided for in the Enforcement and Procedure Rules, 2009, under Section 46…
Mr. Osita Okechukwu, a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has attributed the challenges faced by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to its leaders, urging them to take responsibility for the party’s predicament. Okechukwu made this assertion in response to Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the PDP, who had vowed to resist any attempt by the ruling APC to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. The statement from Okechukwu comes at a time when prominent PDP members, including former Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, and…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has affirmed his commitment to not govern the state from a position of submission, emphasizing that he will not rule on his knees. His statement comes in the midst of an apparent power struggle with his predecessor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the control of the state. Speaking at the Ubima country home of former governor Sir Celestine Omehia in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Governor Fubara decried ongoing efforts to undermine the state’s integrity, condemning the negativity and bitterness prevalent in politics. During his visit to offer condolences…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the elections held across the 11 local government areas of Gombe State on Saturday. The Chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Saidu Shehu, announced the results, revealing that the APC won all 11 local government areas, including Kaltungo and Shongom, where it won unopposed. According to Shehu, out of the 19 registered political parties, only five participated in the election. Apart from the APC, the other parties that participated were the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Young Progressives Party. Shehu stated, “APC cleared the…