President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to eradicating terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities across the nation. Speaking at the 7th and 8th combined convocation of the Federal University Dutsin-Ma (FUDMA) in Katsina State on Saturday, President Tinubu, represented by Prof. Abdulkarim Mohammed, Vice Chancellor of Federal University Dutse (FUD), emphasized the government’s profound concern for the country’s security. President Tinubu asserted that his administration is fully committed to defeating these criminal activities, particularly in the northern region, but stressed the importance of collective effort and cooperation from all Nigerians. “Security is a collective responsibility. I,…
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In a bold move, Professor Sani Yahaya, the gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) for Taraba State, has firmly rejected the recent judgment of the appeal court in Abuja regarding the 2023 general election. Undeterred by the setback, Professor Yahaya has resolved to take his case to the Apex court, expressing optimism about reclaiming the mandate bestowed upon him by the people of Taraba. Addressing the media at a briefing in Jalingo, the state capital, Professor Yahaya criticized both the tribunal and the appeal court judgments, denouncing them as a miscarriage of justice and lacking fairness. The…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has dismissed the petition brought forth by Mr. Peter Azubuike, the Labour Party (LP) candidate in the March 18 House of Assembly election, challenging the victory of Hon. Solomon Akpulonu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In its ruling on Thursday, the Appeal Court affirmed the victory of Solomon Akpulonu, who represents Obingwa East constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, stating that he was duly elected. This decision upholds the earlier triumph of Akpulonu at the election petition tribunal in Umuahia. The Labour Party candidate, dissatisfied with the tribunal’s ruling, pursued…
The Ondo State government has categorically dismissed allegations of individuals forging the signature of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, with the purported aim of misappropriating funds from the state treasury. The Commissioner for Information, Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, addressed the media following the State Executive Council meeting, asserting that Governor Akeredolu is actively engaged in administrative duties, attending to official documents and files. The refutation follows the emergence of two documents online, each bearing different signatures claimed to belong to Governor Akeredolu. This raised concerns about the authenticity of the governor’s signature and prompted the government’s response. Commissioner Ademola-Olateju, addressing journalists after the meeting…
Pensioners across the nation may see an increase in their pensions next year, as disclosed by the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC). The commission shared this information during a meeting with the executive committee of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners Nationwide. The NSIWC conveyed its commitment to pursuing the report it submitted to the Federal Government regarding the pensions of retirees. The chairman of the commission, Ekpo Nta, addressed the pensioners’ queries during their courtesy visit, where he interacted with the union’s chairman, Samuel Adewale. In a statement released on Friday by Emmanuel Njoku, the head of the…
The Minister of Labour and Employment (State), Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, took decisive action on Friday by personally visiting Ogun State and ordering the closure of the Metal Manufacturing Company in Gbara, near Sotubo, Sagamu Local Government. The shutdown was initiated due to the company’s failure to address dangerous health hazards faced by its workers. Minister Onyejeocha disclosed that she had received numerous petitions highlighting the firm’s unhealthy practices. The company, specializing in battery manufacturing, had reportedly neglected to provide essential protective gear for its workers, despite repeated warnings from the Occupational Safety and Health Department of the Federal Ministry of Labour…
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South and serving as the Senate Chief Whip, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidy, stating that it was a prudent move resulting in significant financial savings for the Nigerian government. Ndume shared his perspective during an interview on Channels TV’s “Politics Today” program on Friday. He highlighted the widespread consensus among Nigerians that some tough decisions were necessary for the country’s economic stability. In his statement, Ndume commended the fiscal benefits reaped since Tinubu’s announcement of the subsidy removal. He remarked, “All Nigerians also agree that some of the…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a compelling message to the youth of the nation, emphasizing that they must seize the opportunity to assume leadership roles if they aspire to shape the future of the country. Speaking at the Bridge Foundation’s Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship programme in Abuja, Obasanjo conveyed a straightforward message to the young generation: “You are the leaders of today; if you don’t take it now, you will never get it.” Encouraging a proactive and transformative approach, Obasanjo urged the youth to be “positively disruptive” and not accept the status quo. He emphasized the importance of making…
Governor Godwin Obaseki, in anticipation of the Edo governorship election, has dispelled uncertainties regarding his preference for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, stating that he does not endorse any particular candidate among those vying for the position. In a declaration on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed, who also serves as the chairman of the PDP governors forum, Obaseki emphasized that the party holds the authority to determine its flagbearer for the gubernatorial election. Accompanied by former Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Gabriel Emmanuel, the details of the closed-door meeting remain undisclosed at the time of…
In a commendation issued on Friday, the southeast zonal leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) praised the resolute actions taken by the new Commissioner of Police, CP Danjuma Aboki, against promoters of the Monday sit-at-home in the southeast region. Chilos Godsent, National Vice Chairman of the ADC, conveyed the party’s sentiments in a statement to the media. The party expressed regret over the unlawful activities of pro-Biafra secessionist organizations within the Igbo ethnic-nationality states, emphasizing that such actions had yielded more harm than good. Highlighting the impact of the Sit-at-home order enforced by IPOB’s leadership, particularly under Mazi Nnamdi…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has taken legal action by filing a two-ground cross-appeal at the Supreme Court, contesting the judgment of the Court of Appeal. The appeal challenges the Court of Appeal’s refusal to disqualify Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from contesting the election on grounds of alleged certificate forgery. Akin Olujinmi, the APC lawyer, outlined the party’s grievances in the notice of appeal filed on Wednesday. One ground of the appeal questions the lower court’s interpretation of the relevance of the 2nd Cross Respondent’s Form EC9 exhibit as a certificate under Section 182[1] [j] of the Constitution of…
In a recent development, the Executive Committee and stakeholders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the North East zone have officially reaffirmed the expulsion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. This decision was solidified in a communique released at the conclusion of the North East executive and stakeholders meeting held in Bauchi on Friday. Expressing discontent, the NNPP North East also voiced dissatisfaction with the recent judgment from the Appeal Court, which resulted in the removal of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Dr Babayo Liman, NNPP National Vice Chairman North,…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine has deferred signing a draft law proposing an increase in military conscription, a move that has been awaiting his approval since June. Despite pressure from the military, Zelenskiy seeks a more comprehensive plan tailored to address the nation’s fatigue from an ongoing conflict and readiness for another winter of fighting. Last week, Zelenskiy requested his government and top military officials to present a more detailed package before proceeding with the approved blueprint, which aims to lower the draft age during war for men with no military experience from 27 to 25. This delay exposes the…
In a stern response to misconduct, the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State has sanctioned 26 students across various faculties for offenses including academic fraud and anti-social behaviors. The decision to penalize the students was made during the 127th and 128th Senate meetings, held on August 30 and October 4, 2023, respectively, and chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The affected students, hailing from the faculties of Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Arts, Management Sciences, and Pharmacy, faced diverse sanctions. Three students faced outright expulsion, while an additional three received indefinite suspensions for failing to appear before a properly constituted…
In a noteworthy development during the 2024 budget debate, Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to expedite the implementation of the Oronsaye Report on ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, emphasized the need for efficiency and consolidation of revenue through the execution of the report’s recommendations. During Thursday’s deliberations, El-Rufai acknowledged the potential for misinterpretation but underscored the importance of implementing the Oronsaye Report. The report, chaired by Steven Oronsaye, proposed restructuring MDAs, aiming to streamline operations. Notably, successive administrations have hesitated to…
Bauchi State High Court Seven has issued an interim order prohibiting Babayo Misau from presenting himself as the substantive chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The order, granted pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice, stems from a legal dispute between APC Concerned Citizens and Babayo Misau. The suit (No/BA/07/992/2023) brought by APC Concerned Citizens alleges that Misau violated party regulations and worked against the party’s interests in the recent state governorship election. Isa Mohammed, counsel to the plaintiffs, filed a motion, claiming that Misau’s actions contravened party laws and adversely affected the…
In a recent development, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Farouk Adejoh, the spokesperson of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, to provide further details regarding his claims implicating Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha in recruiting thugs for a specific political party in the state. SP William Ovye Aya, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, strongly condemned Adejoh’s statement, considering it a direct challenge to the integrity and authority of the Nigerian Police Force. Aya emphasized that Adejoh must substantiate his allegations against the State Police Command and the Commissioner of Police…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has administered the oath of office to Mayors and their deputies, appointed to oversee the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Charging the newly sworn-in officials, Otti emphasized the importance of serving and securing their respective communities. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Michael Okpara auditorium in Umuahia, saw 34 appointees taking the oath of office. During his address, Governor Otti outlined the immediate priority for the new appointees, urging them to reinforce the security architecture in their respective local government areas. He made a resolute declaration that no part of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has leveled accusations against the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), asserting that the latter is intensively attempting to sow discord and disrupt the tranquility of peaceful Kano through a series of allegedly sponsored failed protests. Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent APC member and former House of Representatives candidate from Madobi, Kura, Garun Mallam, voiced these concerns during a media briefing on Wednesday. Kwankwaso accused the NNPP of breaching the Peace Accord signed at the Police Headquarters by backing protests in the city. Highlighting the context, Kwankwaso stated, “We are all aware that the…
In a recent interview with Channels TV, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, declared that securing victory in Nigerian elections extends beyond the mere act of casting ballot papers. Doguwa, the former majority leader of the House of Representatives, offered his insights while responding to the controversy surrounding the Kano State Gubernatorial elections. He stressed that, in a democratic setting like Nigeria, various factors, including rules and regulations, play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of an election, emphasizing the crucial adherence to the rule of law. “When you ask…