The Labour Party (LP) has officially lodged a petition with key government institutions, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Attorney General of the Federation, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and the Registrar of Trade Unions, seeking urgent intervention to protect the party from what it perceives as aggression by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The LP’s petition calls for disciplinary action against NLC President Joe Ajaero and other union leaders allegedly involved in vandalizing LP property during recent picketing of the party’s secretariats across the country. The conflict between the NLC and LP escalated when…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
During a colloquium organized by the Southeast chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nnewi, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, emphasized the need for Anambra State to join the ruling party, describing its continued stay in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as a “political dislocation.” Ganduje highlighted the marginalization of the South East, attributing it to what he described as miscalculations by the region’s people. He stated that Anambra State, having had governors from APGA for 25 years, needs to connect with the ruling party to experience progress and development. According to Ganduje, joining…
In a significant political development, 37,874 members of opposition parties in Akwa Ibom State officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday, March 22, 2024. The defectors comprised individuals from various parties, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), Young Progressives Party (YPP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and the Social Democratic Party (SDP), among others. Former state secretary of the APC, Nkereuwem Enyong Ekere, and Emmanuel Uko Etteh of the YPP, speaking on behalf of the defectors, expressed their willingness to dissolve their structures and work for the PDP. Governor Umo Eno, receiving the defectors at the PDP…
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has expressed his condolences to the families and management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, over the tragic deaths of students during a stampede on Friday. The incident occurred when some students and suspected hoodlums rushed the Convocation Square at the university and looted rice meant for distribution as palliatives, leading to the deaths of two students. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra, Governor Sule described the news of the stampede as shocking, especially just hours before the scheduled flag-off of the distribution exercise. The statement explained that the unfortunate incident…
Stakeholders have urged state and federal governments to enact laws and implement drastic measures to deter sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria. They emphasized the need for a policy document from the government to effectively address the menace. This call was made during a one-day training on sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment held in Calabar. Social justice crusaders at the event highlighted the urgency of crafting legal enactments to tackle the situation. Dr. Iwara Iwara, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, noted that gender-based violence often leads to health challenges for survivors. He emphasized that his ministry is…
The Presidency announced on Friday that the Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, would save N5 billion quarterly from the ban on foreign trips for ministers, chiefs of government agencies, and other official travels paid with public funds. Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made this known while addressing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Tinubu recently imposed a significant ban on foreign trips funded with public money for ministers, heads of government agencies, and other officials in Nigeria. The three-month ban, effective from April 1, 2024, is part of a broader effort…
Eyitayo Jegede, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has announced his withdrawal from the forthcoming primary election. Jegede, who was the PDP candidate in the 2016 and 2020 elections but lost to late Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated his commitment to providing solutions to the party’s problems. Speaking in Akure on Thursday, Jegede explained that after consultations and considerations, he realized the need to reassess whether to continue or take a different path that aligns with the prevailing opinion regarding equitable representation, fairness, and justice, particularly in…
Tajudeen Lawal, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke’s move to investigate contracts awarded by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, describing it as a ploy to divert attention from his alleged mismanagement of state resources. Lawal, in a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, on Thursday, questioned the timing of Adeleke’s decision to set up an implementation panel on the white paper regarding the review of government contracts. He pointed out that this decision came shortly after the APC accused Adeleke of awarding state road and flyover contracts to his…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has revealed plans to establish the FCT Rapid Response Team to tackle security challenges in Abuja effectively. In a meeting with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, Wike outlined the initiative, which aims to create a collaborative force comprising the Army, Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and Civil Defence. The primary objective of the team is to bolster the city’s capacity to combat crime and maintain peace. Wike stressed the importance of equipping the rapid response team with cutting-edge technology to enhance their crime-fighting capabilities in the…
Madaka village in Niger State was recently besieged by gunmen in a tragic attack that claimed the lives of 30 people and left about 50 houses razed to the ground. The assault, which occurred on Thursday, also resulted in the deaths of key figures in the community, including the Village Head, Saleh Ahmad Kakuri, and the Commander of the vigilante, along with his Deputy, in the Madaka District of Rafi local government area. The bandits extended their rampage to Majanjan District in the same local government, where Alhaji Salihu Immahuri, the Maianguwan (Village Head) of Anguwan Bala, and his two…
The Ogun State government has responded to a video featuring 500 pastors urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfill his re-election pledge by rehabilitating the Agbado-Oke Aro-Akute road. In a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, the government affirmed its commitment to road construction, highlighting the completion of over 600 kilometers of roads since assuming office in 2019. The statement acknowledged the ongoing rehabilitation of the Alagbole-Sango Ota road, with half of the project completed and the remaining portion included in the 2024 budget. The government attributed the slight delay in project execution to…
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has authorized the disbursement of over N967 million for the payment of registration fees for indigenous students studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Isah Abdullahi-Tunga, lauded the governor’s decision, hailing it as a demonstration of his dedication to nurturing youths for future leadership positions. Abdullahi-Tunga disclosed the approval during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi, revealing that 20,908 Kebbi State students in 36 tertiary institutions nationwide would benefit from the sponsorship. He highlighted the governor’s vision to revamp higher education in the state and ensure that youths capitalize on…
In a recent development, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the suspension of the 25 percent penalty imposed as a surcharge on improperly imported vehicles. This decision follows a directive from the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. A press statement issued by Abdullahi Maiwada, the national public relations officer of the service, highlights the initiative as an effort to encourage stakeholders, including vehicle owners, importers, and agents, to regularise their vehicle’s import duty payments within a 90-day window. The statement reads: “NCS, under the directives of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating…
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has expressed outrage over his prolonged incarceration despite numerous appeals and court orders for his release. They described the situation as a humiliation not just to Kanu but to the entire Igbo race. In a statement issued by Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, the family accused certain selfish politicians benefiting from the insecurity in the Southeast region of being behind Kanu’s continued detention. Family criticized the Igbo political elite for allegedly failing to engage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Kanu’s release, nearly a year…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a stern warning to traditional rulers in the state, threatening to take action against any who shield suspects involved in the killing of four military officers and 13 soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli south local government area. Governor Oborevwori made the declaration during a meeting with traditional rulers in Asaba, where he described the incident as barbaric, inhumane, and unacceptable. He vowed that those responsible for the killings would face the full wrath of the law. Asserting that Delta is governed by the rule of law and human decency, Governor Oborevwori urged traditional…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) have announced plans to enhance their partnership to curb illegal migration through the Lagos State waterways. The decision to deepen their collaboration was reached during a meeting between the new Comptroller of Immigration in charge of Lagos Seaports and Marine Command, CIS Joseph Dada, and the NIWA Lagos Area Manager, Mrs. Sarat Braimah, in Lagos. CIS Dada highlighted the importance of strategic cooperation with NIWA to improve NIS operations on the waterways. He emphasized the need for individuals to migrate legally, obtain proper travel documents such as passports…
The Nigerian Senate has initiated legislative procedures to bolster the fight against terrorism and its financing in the country by amending the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act, 2018. The Senate passed the bill for the second reading, signaling progress in the legislative process. The bill, championed by Senator Emmanuel Udende (APC Benue North East), aims to ensure Nigeria’s compliance with the current recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding the combat against money laundering and terrorism financing. Senator Udende, presenting the lead debate, explained that amending the Act would enable Nigeria to exit the Grey List…
In compliance with directives from the national leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Edo State Council of the union has picketed the State Secretariat of the Labour Party (LP). The national leadership of the NLC issued the order on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, to picket all State secretariats of the Labour Party nationwide, citing alleged financial impropriety and contempt of court by the National Chairman of the Party, Julius Abure. Picketing the state secretariat of the party on Thursday in Benin City, the union accused Abure of running the party like a personal business. Suleiman Abubakar, the State…
The Ekiti State Government has initiated the enforcement of the Prohibition of Cattle and Other Ruminants Grazing Law, 2016. Retired Brigadier General Ebenezer Ogundana, chairman of the Farmers/Herders Peace Committee in Ekiti State, made this announcement at a function on Wednesday. Ogundana reiterated the government’s commitment to punishing any offenders who violate the law, emphasizing that this enforcement is crucial to curbing insecurity and preventing damage to farmlands in the state. He warned that failure to resolve the issues between farmers and herders could lead to a food crisis for citizens. Similarly, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food…
The Anioma nation has decided to cancel the annual Anioma Cultural Festival for 2024 as a mark of respect for the departed Anioma monarchs, the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien, and Omu Martha Dunkwu. The president of the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), Mr. Kester Ifeadi, announced this decision on Wednesday. Mr. Ifeadi explained that the cancellation is a gesture of respect for the late monarchs who played significant roles in uniting the nine local government areas of Delta North by hosting the annual cultural festival. He emphasized, “At this period when the burial rites…