The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as a failed government, contrasting the performance of APC governments at all levels with the achievements of PDP governors. In a statement posted on its official handle on Friday, the PDP claimed that the APC governments have failed to deliver on their promises. However, the party asserted that PDP governors have been performing and fulfilling their commitments to the people. The statement from the PDP came in response to a report that operators of the Oza oil field, Decklar Resources Inc., and its co-venturer, Millenium Oil &…
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In the midst of the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of scheming to weaken opposition parties and establish a one-party state in Nigeria. The NWC, in a press statement released on Thursday by Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, emphasized its commitment to providing strong and effective leadership to ensure the stability, growth, and efficient management of the party. The committee also warned members against making reckless statements. Ologunagba highlighted the NWC’s efforts in addressing the political situation in…
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has signed into law the state’s 2024 budget totaling N258,278,501,339.00. The budget, tagged ‘Budget of Consolidation and Continuity for Inclusive Growth,’ is aimed at furthering the development of the state. During the signing ceremony at the Executive Chambers, Government House, Lokoja, Governor Bello expressed confidence in the incoming administration’s ability to build upon the foundation of development laid down by his administration. He emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment for the smooth implementation of the budget to benefit the people of the state. Bello commended the lawmakers for the swift passage of…
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill presented by Governor Abdullahi Sule, totaling N199.9 billion. During the House proceedings in Lafia, the state capital, Speaker Danladi Jatau announced the passage of the budget. Out of the total amount, N117,138,350,954.18 is allocated for Recurrent Expenditure, while N82,741,019,755.25 is earmarked for Capital Expenditure. In his statement, Speaker Jatau remarked, “The 2024 Appropriation Bill is read for the third term and passed.” He commended the house for its dedication to the swift passage of the bill and highlighted the cooperation between the different arms of government as a…
The Federal Government has released the list of companies set to participate in its initiative aimed at easing transportation challenges for Nigerians during the Yuletide season. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, revealed the information in a post on his social media handle. The five transportation companies partnering with the government for this scheme are GIG (God is Good), Chisco Transport, Young Shall Grow, God Bless Ezenwata, and Area Motor. In his statement, Onanuga outlined the companies involved in the Federal Government’s plan to alleviate the travel burden for 5 million Nigerians during…
Musa Salihu Iyimoga, a former member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly representing the Doma North Constituency in the 6th Assembly, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). The seasoned politician announced his allegiance to the APC at a gathering of supporters and officials in his Sabon Gari ward in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. This move comes after Iyimoga’s recent resignation from the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), the platform on which he was elected in the 2019 general elections. Having sought re-election in the 2023 general elections, Iyimoga was defeated by the candidate of the…
In a recent development, Enemi George, a prominent member of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has firmly ruled out any possibility of returning to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his former political party, after defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). George, who is part of the group of 27 lawmakers that recently moved from the PDP to the APC, expressed their commitment to supporting President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’. He made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program on Wednesday. “We have crossed the Rubicon. We have moved to the APC. We voted…
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has approved the 2024 budget totaling N270.1 billion. The decision was reached following the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation during Wednesday’s plenary session. Alhaji Abdullahi Zakari, the Committee Chairman, presented the report, stating that the budget submitted by Governor Ahmed Aliyu at N270 billion remained unchanged. He detailed that the budget comprises N97.8 billion for recurrent expenditure and N172.2 billion for capital expenditure. Zakari explained, “These figures remain as submitted by the governor. However, responding to genuine requests from sub-committees, the committee reallocated resources to accommodate essential…
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), a non-governmental organization (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on unemployment in Nigeria. Ibrahim Zikirullahi, the Executive Director of CHRICED, made this appeal during a news conference addressing the state of the nation in Abuja on Wednesday. In addition to declaring a state of emergency, Zikirullahi urged the government to allocate N1 billion for job creation in each of the 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country. He emphasized that the distribution of this fund should take into account the unique characteristics…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its intention to sanction the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for allegedly working against the party’s interests. The Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Umar Damagum, made this declaration during a press conference held in Abuja on Tuesday. Damagum’s statement comes in the wake of a crisis in Rivers State involving Wike and Governor Siminalayi Fubara, which resulted in 25 PDP lawmakers defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Additionally, seven commissioners in the state have resigned from their positions. The rift between Wike and Fubara reportedly revolves around…
The national secretariat of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) has expressed concern over the ongoing leadership crisis within the Abia State chapter of the party. In a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of YPP, Egbeola Wale Martins, the party called for the maintenance of the status quo ante pending the resolution of the crisis through ongoing interventions. The statement affirmed that Mr. Uluocha Nelccin Chiemezuo, who was suspended by the State Working Committee (SWC) last week, remains the recognized Chairman of the Abia State chapter of YPP. The party cautioned against the actions of Uzodinma Nwoko, who was…
In a surprising turn of events, Yakubu Abdulmalik Bala, a member of the Niger State House of Assembly representing Katcha Constituency, has officially defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker made this announcement during a session at the House on Wednesday, where he symbolically raised the APC flag. Explaining his decision, Bala attributed it to the commendable efforts of the Governor in delivering tangible benefits of governance to the people. He expressed his confidence in the APC’s agenda and its ability to positively impact the state. The Speaker of the House welcomed…
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong, has officially tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, signaling his departure from the role to assume his position as Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District. The resignation was confirmed in a statement signed by Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Special Adviser to the outgoing Minister on Media. According to the statement, Lalong submitted his resignation letter to President Tinubu on December 19, 2023. Lalong cited the recent legal proceedings that resulted in the Court of Appeal declaring him the duly elected senator for Plateau South Senatorial District and instructing the…
In the midst of a protracted dispute with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed his willingness to embrace peace. The governor, alongside other key stakeholders, recently entered into an eight-point agreement in Abuja on Monday, aiming to resolve the political crisis gripping the state. This agreement followed a meeting at the State House facilitated by President Bola Tinubu, where Wike, Fubara, and other stakeholders deliberated on the issues at hand. Addressing the public on Tuesday at the 3rd Convocation and 6th Founders Day ceremonies of the PAMO University of…
Ijaw leader Edwin Clark has expressed his dissatisfaction with the eight-point resolution released on Monday aimed at resolving the political crisis in Rivers State, describing it as one-sided and unacceptable. The resolution was reached following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu, other stakeholders, Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, and his immediate predecessor, Nyesom Wike, to address the ongoing face-off between the two political figures. Key points of the resolution included the withdrawal of all court cases initiated by Governor Fubara against Wike and his team, as well as a directive for state lawmakers loyal to Wike to cease any impeachment…
Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of Edo State, has revealed that his office has not received any allocation in the last six months. Shaibu stated that he has been sustaining the operations of his office through personal sacrifices and goodwill. Speaking at the inauguration of the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City, Shaibu expressed gratitude to journalists for their role in his life. He emphasized that his dedication to the state is not driven by politics but by a commitment to Edo’s well-being. Shaibu acknowledged the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to schedule new elections to fill 25 vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly. This call comes in line with Section 109 (1) (g) of the Nigerian constitution. The PDP argues that there is no legal remedy for the 25 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who defected from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the PDP, these lawmakers vacated and lost their seats by defecting, as per Section 109 (1) (g) of the Nigerian Constitution. In a statement released…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has disclosed that the 2024 budget is scheduled for passage on Saturday, December 30, 2023. This announcement came as the House resumed plenary on Tuesday. During the session, Abbas conveyed a message from the Committee on Appropriations to various House committees, directing them to conclude and submit their reports on budget defense by 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. He also outlined that other budget-related activities, including compilation, processing, and harmonization, would follow. The House had earlier suspended plenary on December 1 to focus on budget proposal defense, aiming for…
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has come under criticism from a civil society organization, Policy Alert, for allegedly prioritizing his office over the state’s social sector budget implementation in the third quarter of 2023. In a statement signed by its Programme Officer, Fiscal Reforms and Anti-Corruption, Faith Paulinus, Policy Alert expressed concern over the allocation of a substantial portion of the state’s budget to the Office of the Governor at the expense of critical social sectors. The organization’s statement, released after a review of the Imo State Third Quarter Budget Performance Report 2023 (July-September), revealed that while…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially presented the staff of office and instrument of office to the new Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye. The presentation ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Ogbomoso township stadium, marked the formal recognition of Oba Afolabi Ghandi Olaoye as the 21st Soun of Ogbomoso. Governor Makinde, exercising his authority as the governor of the state, conferred the staff of office and instrument of office on the new monarch during the event. In his remarks, Governor Makinde emphasized the significance of the presentations, stating that they symbolize the official confirmation of Oba…