The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed apprehension regarding the growing disconnect between the people of the state and the government, attributing it to the political instability plaguing Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s administration. In a statement signed by the party’s publicity secretary, Darlington Nwauju, the APC highlighted the detrimental impact of the ongoing political crisis on the state’s governance. The party emphasized that the political turbulence has undermined the effectiveness of the government’s policies, contributing to an alarming rise in poverty within society. “The political crisis in the state has weakened the government’s policies due to…
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Senior Advocate Femi Falana Contradicts Perception of Kano State Governor’s Removal In a notable contradiction to the widely circulated belief about the removal of Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has clarified that the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld Yusuf’s election, overturning the ruling of the lower tribunal. Speaking on the Arise News Primetime Show, Falana disclosed that he meticulously examined the Certified True Copy of the judgment and expressed his surprise at the existing contradictions in the public narrative. According to Falana, the majority judgment at the Court of Appeal set aside the…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State revealed during the State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday that his administration has borrowed a total of N100 billion since assuming office in 2019. Addressing the council, Governor Mohammed clarified that a significant portion of the borrowed funds, over N90 billion, has been allocated to infrastructural projects. Highlighting the allocation strategy, the governor specified that the borrowed funds have been utilized in key sectors such as education and health. He emphasized the commitment to utilizing the resources transparently for the betterment of the state. Governor Mohammed stated, “You can see the projects and programmes…
In a surprising turn of events, the Adamawa State High Court heard on Wednesday that the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, has purportedly fled to Niger Republic. The disclosure was made during the court’s proceedings, presided over by Justice Benjamin Lawan. According to counsel to the defendant, Dr. Suleiman Usman (SAN), Hudu has sought refuge with his wife in Niger, away from his other wife in his home in Bauchi, Nigeria. Despite the defense counsel’s assertion that he knew the whereabouts of his client, the court insisted that Hudu must be served in person, denying the plea for…
In a recent address at the meeting of NYSC Management with select Corps Producing Institutions in Africa, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), emphasized the ongoing commitment of the Scheme to thwarting the participation of unqualified individuals in National Service. Highlighting the core objectives of the NYSC program, Ahmed underscored its role in reshaping Nigerian youths for national unity and development. The program aims to instill values such as discipline, honesty, probity, accountability, hard work, entrepreneurship, and self-reliance. Speaking on the challenges faced in the mobilization of foreign-trained graduates, Ahmed expressed concerns…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has restated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to the well-being of the Armed Forces, emphasizing support for the families of deceased heroes. This affirmation was made in Abuja on Wednesday, as reported by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President. The Vice-President’s remarks came shortly after receiving the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem from retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin, the National Chairman of the Nigerian Legion. Reflecting on the valor exhibited by Nigerian soldiers in crisis zones across Africa and globally, Shettima expressed the need to recognize…
Brigade Commandant, Brigadier General Jamiu Olayinka Are, announced that the Nigeria Army’s Bukavor Barrack 3 Mechanized Brigade in Kano and its environs has experienced zero cases of banditry, kidnapping, and criminal activities by non-State actors. The disclosure was made during a visit by members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to the brigade in Kano. Are attributed the sustained peace in Kano to the collaborative efforts of the Joint Security Taskforce. He emphasized the positive results achieved through the synergy with other security agencies, stating, “In Kano, the synergy we have with other security agencies has yielded positive results…
Former governor of Ebonyi State and current Minister of Works, David Umahi, has unequivocally stated that he harbors no regrets for selecting Governor Francis Nwifuru as his successor. Umahi made this declaration during a stakeholder address at a dinner organized by Governor Nwifuru, honoring former executive council members of the state at the old Government House in Abakaliki. Reflecting on his tenure, Umahi asserted that he left the Government House meticulously and without oversight. He acknowledged the adversaries he gained during his governance and the efforts invested in securing Nwifuru as his successor for the 2023 general election. Umahi assured…
Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2023 election, has suggested that the recent Court of Appeal decision leading to the removal of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, may have implications for the outcome of the Ebonyi governorship election. Speaking on Channels Television on Monday, Bwala expressed dissatisfaction with the grounds on which Governor Mutfwang was sacked, arguing that the governor was duly nominated during the party’s primary. The Court of Appeal had directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw Mutfwang’s certificate of return and issue a fresh one to…
In the aftermath of the Appeal Court’s verdict on the Kano State Gubernatorial elections, a directive has been issued for concerned lawyers to return copies of the judgement for necessary corrections. Bashir Ahmad, a former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, shared this information via his official handle on Wednesday. Last week, the Court of Appeal in Abuja had ousted Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, citing his alleged ineligibility to contest and stating that he was not a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the election. The court declared Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as…
In a candid admission, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has acknowledged errors in the reported figures of government spending, emphasizing his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency and responsible governance. The governor made these remarks at the inauguration of the Lagos State Building Control Agency Building in Ikeja, where he responded to the procurement record scrutinized by the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. Addressing concerns raised in an open letter by Funso Doherty, the governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Governor Sanwo-Olu affirmed that his government will persist in publishing its spending details despite facing…
Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, a prominent figure in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against meddling in the affairs of the judiciary. This advice comes in the wake of the Court of Appeal in Abuja recently annulling the victory of Kano State’s governor, Abba Yusuf, citing his non-membership in the political party. Oguntoyinbo, who contested as the NNPP gubernatorial candidate in Ogun State in 2023, delivered this message on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for Tinubu to refrain from intimidating the judiciary. In a statement shared with the media after expressing solidarity with Yusuf, Oguntoyinbo stated,…
In a stern message issued on Tuesday, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, vehemently cautioned against any illegal amendments to its constitution, asserting that those behind such actions would face public disgrace. The organization expressed concern that these unauthorized alterations were specifically intended to obstruct the appointment of a President General from Rivers State in January 2025, alleging that it aimed to extend the tenure of certain dissenting elements within the group. In an official statement released by Ohanaeze’s factional Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, he highlighted that the proposed amendments directly contradicted Article 11(a) of the Constitution, which outlines the…
In a significant political development, former Niger State Deputy Governor and ex-Nigerian Ambassador to South Africa, Ahmed Musa Ibeto, along with two prominent figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have officially abandoned the party, making a high-profile move to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Joining Ibeto in this political shift are Ibrahim Egbo, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Lapai Agaie federal constituency, and Alhaji Abubakar Azozo, former Niger State Commissioner of Water Resources. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, accompanied by the other defectors, made the announcement at the state APC secretariat in Minna. They attributed their…
In a notable development on Tuesday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced key appointments for various Senate committees. Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) takes the helm as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Content and assumes the position of vice chairman for the Committee on Steel. Akpabio further appointed Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo South) as the chairman of the Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, alongside 13 other senators assigned as chairmen and vice chairmen for different committees. The committee appointments are as follows: Committee on Steel – Chairman: Patrick Ndubueze Vice Chairman: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Committee on Tourism -…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed recent reports alleging that it refused to provide certified true copies of the November 11 gubernatorial polls to the Labour Party’s governorship candidate, Athan Achonu, in Imo State. INEC clarified its position through its verified handle on Monday. Achonu had accused INEC of denying his party access to the certified true copies of election documents. In response, INEC stated that it is in the process of assessing the cost for certifying the requested documents and assembling all necessary materials. The electoral body posted on its official handle: “The attention of the management…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to which he belonged in 1998, lost a local government election in Ogun State because of his refusal to endorse plans to bribe police and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) personnel. Speaking in Abeokuta on Monday during a high-level consultation on ‘Rethinking Western Liberal Democracy in Africa,’ Obasanjo shared that party leaders had suggested allocating funds for the police and INEC. However, he rejected the proposal, citing his belief that these officials were government workers earning monthly salaries. Obasanjo, addressing politicians and professors, expressed discomfort with the…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared his confidence and readiness for the upcoming governorship rerun election, stating that he approaches the contest with full assurance of victory. The Governor conveyed this sentiment during an address to his enthusiastic supporters at the State’s PDP secretariat in Gusau upon his return from a foreign trip. Governor Lawal expressed optimism, saying, “Even if the election is held a hundred times, there is no doubt that I will run away with a landslide victory.” He thanked the court for its ruling and affirmed his preparedness to engage with the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
The Nasarawa Police Command has issued a stern warning to political parties and their supporters, cautioning against any potential acts of violence in anticipation of the Court of Appeal judgment on the state’s governorship election. Acting Commissioner of Police, DCP Shettima Muhammad, conveyed the message during a press conference held in Lafia on Monday. DCP Muhammad highlighted the collaborative efforts of the police and other security agencies in intensifying security measures across the state to prevent any breakdown of law and order surrounding the judgment. Security personnel have been strategically deployed to key locations to maintain peace. In his statement,…
In a recent statement, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party’s gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State in the upcoming 2023 general election, has raised concerns about the hindrances facing Lagos in its pursuit of becoming a global financial hub. Rhodes-Vivour specifically pointed to alleged cronyism within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a major obstacle. Rhodes-Vivour expressed dissatisfaction with Governor Sanwolu’s efforts to attract investors in London, describing them as “underwhelming, dishonest, and incoherent.” He highlighted the dismantling of a $10 million tech investment aimed at revolutionizing bike-hailing services in Lagos as evidence of conflicting policies within the state government. According to…