Former Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has called on the judiciary, the people of Edo State, and Nigerians to stand with him amidst his impeachment crisis. The Edo State House of Assembly impeached Shaibu on Monday, April 8, 2024, following allegations of misconduct and perjury leveled against him by the state lawmakers, based on the reports of a seven-man panel set up by the chief judge of the state, Justice Daniel Okungbowa. Following the impeachment, Governor Godwin Obaseki immediately swore in Omobayo Marvellous Godwins as the new deputy governor of the state. Reacting to his impeachment, Shaibu described it…
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Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has finally announced his position on whether abortion should be banned, breaking months of silence on the crucial issue in his 2024 rematch with President Biden. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee took to his social media platform on Sunday night to announce that he would issue a statement on “abortion and abortion rights.” In a video posted Monday morning, Trump explicitly affirmed his support for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and emphasized his support for states determining their own laws for abortion as long as there are exceptions for rape, incest, and life…
The principal and Examination Officer of Government Day Secondary School, GDSS, Salihu Dogo in Jalingo, Taraba State, have been suspended following allegations of sabotaging the state governor’s free education policy. In a letter issued by the State Ministry of Education, the principal, Haruna Joshua Assembo, and the Examination Officer, Ezekiel Rimamsikwe, were accused of selling West African Examination Certificate (WAEC) and National Examination Certificate (NECO) exam slots to external candidates for personal gain. Both exams were supposed to be free for all intending students in the state, as the state government had released funds for their payment to alleviate the…
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP), accusing him of supporting President Bola Tinubu on the electricity tariff hike to harm people with low incomes. Sowore also mocked Obi’s visit to Egypt to study the country’s electricity generation and distribution methods before the 2023 general election. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Sowore claimed that Obi only visited a switchboard in one Egyptian power station. He said: “These guys are just so dumb that they wake up and ‘Copy and paste’ slogans from…
Stakeholders from Nasarawa State within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are demanding fair representation in the party’s leadership ahead of its next National Executive Committee meeting. They are urging the party leadership to ensure Nasarawa’s inclusion in the distribution of officials in the National Working Committee. Kefas Kaura, a PDP stakeholder from Karu Local Government Area, expressed these views in a press statement released in Lafia, the state capital, on Sunday. Kaura emphasized the PDP’s commitment to internal democracy and equity since the restoration of democracy in 1999. He highlighted the significance of the upcoming congresses and national conventions, stating…
Members of the House of Representatives from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called for the resignation of the party’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, accusing him of collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Led by Chinyere Ukenga, the lawmakers made their demands known at a press briefing on Monday at the House of Representatives Media Centre. They alleged that Damagum was scheming to hand over the party to the APC and extend the tenure of Local Government party executives to consolidate his leadership. Referring to the crisis in Rivers State over party leadership, Ukenga accused Damagum of…
A senior Iranian official has issued a warning, stating that Israel’s embassies are no longer safe and should not be considered as a safe haven. The warning was delivered by Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader, as reported by the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Safavi emphasized that Tehran sees confrontation with Israel as a legitimate and legal right. This warning comes in the wake of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iran vowing revenge after an airstrike destroyed its consulate in Damascus, killing at least 11 people, including a senior commander in the al-Quds force…
The Nigerian Federal Government has announced Tuesday, 9th April, and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to commemorate the Eid El-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. In the statement, the Federal Government congratulated all Muslim Ummah for the successful completion of the fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. Dr. Tunji-Ojo urged all Muslim faithful to continue embodying the spirit of unity and to practice virtues such as kindness, love, tolerance, peace, good neighborliness, and compassion, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet…
The Rivers State Police Command has cautioned parties involved in the political crisis in the state to refrain from actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that the Command would not tolerate any individual or group disrupting the existing peace in the state. Iringe-Koko emphasized the Command’s unwavering commitment to upholding and enforcing law and order. The Command urged the public to prioritize peace and compliance with the law, while also encouraging people to seek peaceful and lawful means to address grievances. “The…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, is free to leave the party if he wants. NLC spokesman Benson Upah reiterated the union’s stance on Julius Abure’s leadership, stating that despite what they consider an ‘illegal’ national convention that reinstated Abure as the national chairman of the Labour Party, the union will not recognize his leadership. “Our position on this matter is clear and has not changed. Abure remains unknown to us. It is not a question of removal. As far as we know, he does…
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party, dismissing rumors of an imminent departure. Despite the internal crisis rocking the party, Obi affirmed that he has no intentions of leaving anytime soon. He also declared that he is not in any way desperate to be Nigeria’s President at any point in his life. Obi made these statements while fielding questions from journalists in Bauchi on Sunday shortly after commissioning a hand pump for water supply in Sabon Layi community, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis. He said, “I am not…
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has expressed shock and sympathy over the recent killing of 25 persons during a bandit attack in the Agojeju-Odo community of the Omala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Speaking in Lokoja, Governor Ododo regretted the escalation of communal clashes in the area and promised immediate intervention by his administration to prevent a recurrence of such incidents. “I am assuring the citizens that the perpetrators of the dastardly act will be brought to justice soon. Already, security agencies are on the trail of the assailants whose acts of mindless cowardice resulted in the…
Socioeconomic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The lawsuit is based on Akpabio’s failure to recall Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi and his inaction regarding the alleged N3.7 trillion budget padding. Senator Ningi had raised concerns about the alleged disappearance of N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget. His allegations led to a three-month suspension by the Senate due to his inability to substantiate the claims of budget padding. Activist lawyer Femi Falana had demanded Ningi’s reinstatement, a request that has not been fulfilled by the Senate. SERAP announced the lawsuit on its…
Ukraine has reported a drone attack on the Morozovsk airbase in Russia, claiming to have killed or injured 20 airfield personnel and severely damaging eight Russian warplanes, as stated by officials in Kyiv. Russian defense officials, on the other hand, stated that they intercepted 40 Ukrainian drones and that only a power substation was damaged in the attack. Neither side’s claims have been independently verified, according to the Guardian UK. The Morozovsk airbase is reportedly used by Russian tactical bombers to launch guided bombs at Ukrainian military targets and frontline towns and cities. In a separate incident, Russia fired five…
The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition (RAYC) has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, accusing him of disregarding the principle of federal character in his appointments. During a press conference in Abuja over the weekend, the group alleged that Wike was managing the FCT as if it were his personal fiefdom, where his decisions were unquestioned. Comrade Attahiru Musa, the President of RAYC, expressed concern over what he described as lopsided appointments under Wike’s leadership. “Wike has shown a disturbing pattern in his choice of appointments. He has transformed the FCT into a reflection of Rivers State,…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has praised the troops of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army for their dedication and sacrifice in combating terrorism and insurgency in North West Nigeria. Gen Lagbaja expressed his commendation during an operational visit to 1 Brigade Area of Responsibility in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was briefed by the Commander of 1 Brigade, Brig Gen Sani Ahmed, on the troops’ activities and successes in the ongoing Operation Desert Sanity II in Zamfara and neighboring states. During the visit, Gen Lagbaja pledged increased support for the Brigade, including combat…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized three terrorists in Kidandan Village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The terrorists were intercepted while in transit to repair their motorcycles. According to a statement from the Nigerian Army’s official X page, the operation was based on credible intelligence targeting the terrorist group, known for using motorbikes to carry out nefarious activities in the region. “The terrorist group was in transit to repair their motorbikes, which they used as mobility when unleashing their acts of terror on the populace in Kaduna State and across the North-West region,” the statement read.…
Immigration officers in Oyo State have been accused of assaulting journalists, including Seun Falomo, a cameraman with Galaxy Television. The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, shortly after an official from the Oyo State Road Transport Management Agency (OYRTMA) was arrested and detained for apprehending an immigration officer who violated traffic rules. According to sources, in retaliation, the immigration officers arrested the OYRTMA official, stripped him naked, and detained him at their Zone F headquarters on Old Ife Road in Ibadan. They then turned their aggression towards the journalists present to report the incident, assaulting Falomo and others and threatening to…
Sir Celestine Omehia, former Governor of Rivers State, has criticized the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, advising him to reduce his desire for power and greed and allow Governor Siminalayi Fubara to govern effectively. In a statement sent to media outlets on Friday, Omehia accused Wike of being tormented by an undying inclination for power, leading to unstable moments. His comments were in response to Wike’s recent live television interview in Abuja, where he referred to some PDP leaders in Rivers State as “expired politicians and buccaneers” for supporting Fubara. Omehia described Wike’s outbursts as those of a…
Chief Patrick Ogbu, former Chairman of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), has announced his candidacy for the chairmanship of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State. He made this declaration on Friday at his residence in Makurdi, the state capital. A longstanding member of the PDP, Chief Ogbu emphasized his commitment and passion for the party’s success, stating that he is ready to leverage his energy to transform it. He presented himself as a capable candidate to reposition the party in the state, highlighting the need for strong and capable leadership to address challenges and embrace opportunities. Chief Ogbu…