The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Ondo State has called on security operatives to arrest and prosecute individuals found destroying its aspirants’ billboards across the state. Wasiu Sanusi, the Ondo State Publicity Secretary of NNPP, emphasized the urgent need to halt this trend to prevent it from escalating into a crisis. Sanusi revealed that a faceless group had been targeting the billboards of NNPP’s governorship aspirants to hinder the party’s chances of unseating the ruling party in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the off-cycle governorship elections in Ondo State for November 16, 2024. According…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has reiterated its call for the Speaker of the State Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, to immediately swear in the 16 APC and Labour Party members who were declared winners by the Appeal Court. In a statement issued by the APC Assistant State Publicity Secretary, Nimzing Pyennap, the party urged the speaker to act without delay, stating that the appellate court had affirmed the members as the legitimate winners of the election. This call comes after the speaker had previously stated in January that he would not swear in the new members until the…
Shina Abiola Peller, the Oyo North senatorial candidate of the Accord Party in the 2023 general elections, has officially joined the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. Peller’s defection to the PDP was announced on Thursday during an event held in his hometown of Iseyin. Peller, who previously represented the Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Iwajowa/Kajola federal constituency in the House of Representatives from 2019 to 2023, was warmly received into the PDP fold. The event was attended by state officials, including Governor Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by his Deputy, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal. Governor Makinde, speaking at the event, expressed confidence in the…
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has expressed determination to lead the party to victory in Nigeria’s political landscape and deliver quality governance to the people. He made this assertion during a press briefing in Umuahia, Abia State, following a meeting with Governor Alex Otti and members of the LP’s National Working Committee (NWC). Abure stated, “We will not rest until we are able to take over government and provide the people quality leadership that will work for the country.” He emphasized the need for effective leadership to address Nigeria’s challenges, particularly in areas such as…
The Benue State Police Command has taken action to seal the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Makurdi, the state capital. This move comes as part of efforts to enforce a ban on political gatherings in the state due to security concerns. The police also halted a scheduled meeting of the Mr. Austin Agada-led Executives, which was planned to take place on Friday, March 1 and 3, 2024. The meeting, which was called by the APC executives with selected stakeholders and the newly appointed Federal Housing Authority (FHA) Executive Director, Housing, Finance, and Accounts, Dr. Matthias Byuan,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released an update regarding the upcoming Edo State governorship election. According to the commission, the deadline for the submission of nomination forms for candidates is set for Sunday, 24th March 2024. This information was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner & Chairman of the INEC Information and Voter Education Committee. He highlighted the key dates and procedures leading up to the election. “As provided by the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the forthcoming off-cycle Edo State Governorship election, the deadline for the conduct of primaries…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held on Monday was presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The meeting resulted in several key decisions aimed at improving governance and efficiency in the country. Here are some of the highlights of the decisions taken during the FEC meeting: 1. Construction of Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway: FEC approved the construction of the Lagos-Port Harcourt-Calabar Coastal Superhighway to Messrs Hitech Construction Africa. The first phase, which is 47 km long, will begin in Lagos. 2. Commencement of Social Security Payments: Social security payments to vulnerable households will begin immediately. Recipients will be required…
The Kogi State Police Command has assured protesters planning a nationwide protest on February 27 and 28, 2024, of adequate security during the period. The assurance was given by the Kogi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, in a statement on Monday night. He disclosed that Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha, during an engagement meeting with labour leaders in Lokoja, appealed to them to ensure a peaceful protest. “The meeting was aimed at appealing to the labour union to conduct themselves within the law to prevent hoodlums from hijacking the process. He (CP) further appealed for…
The Kogi State Government has refuted claims circulating in some media outlets regarding the commencement of a teacher recruitment process in the state. In a statement issued by the Executive Chairman of Kogi State Science, Technical Education and Teaching Service Commission (STETSCOM), Mrs. Cecilia Cook, the government disassociated itself from the purported teacher recruitment and urged the public to disregard the information. Mrs. Cook emphasized that the news of teacher recruitment in Kogi State was false and the handiwork of mischievous individuals seeking to defraud innocent job seekers. She further clarified that any official recruitment information would be posted on…
Human rights activist and lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on the police authorities to provide adequate protection for protesters in the country. Falana’s call comes in light of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) declaration of a nationwide protest scheduled for February 27 and 28 to protest against the economic hardship in the country. In a statement, Falana warned the Nigeria Police Force against clamping down on NLC members and other individuals participating in the protests, emphasizing their right to be protected during demonstrations as enshrined in Section 83(4) of the Police Act. “Protesters are entitled to police protection. Specifically, Section…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in Taraba State has strongly criticized Governor Agbu Kefas for his stance on the Ukwe Takum stool, warning that it could plunge the state into chaos and undermine governance values. In a press statement issued in Jalingo over the weekend, the PRP governorship candidate in the last general election, Wasa Wukari, lambasted the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly steering the state towards decline with what he termed “strange, unpopular, and self-serving policies.” Wukari argued against the rotational system for traditional stools, stating that it sets a negative precedent and could deplete the state’s…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has offered solutions to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration on how to end Nigeria’s raging economic hardship. TUC said the government must immediately import food from abroad to end the ongoing hunger crisis in Nigeria. President of TUC, Festus Osifo, disclosed this during a press conference on the economic hardship ravaging the country on Monday in Abuja. Osifo lamented that Nigerians have never witnessed this level of hardship before, even during military regimes, adding that the problems are not unconnected to the government’s poor patronage of locally made products and services and lack of capable…
The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has debunked reports claiming the ministry is enticing residents of four communities in Ketu to accept the building of a petrol station in their area. The Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the Ministry, Mr Mukaila Sanusi, said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. Sanusi, who named the four communities as Demurin, Oba Nle- Aro, Doyin Omololu, and Irawo Osan, said the allegation was false, biased and unfounded. He said, “Contrary to the insinuation of bias by a section of the media, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban…
Troops have apprehended an alleged kidnapper in Iguomor, a community situated in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, and retrieved vehicles and other items in the process. The operation was carried out by troops of 4 Brigade and personnel of Operation Wabaizigan, who arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner, Ekenaye Festus, along with four of his accomplices. The Nigerian Army made this known in a statement issued by the spokesperson of 4 Brigade, Chinonso Polycarp Oteh, on its X handle on Monday. Part of the statement reads: “Consequent upon consistent support of the good people of Edo…
An Appeal Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted an ex parte application to 10 representatives from Rivers State senatorial districts, led by Anabs Sara-Igbe. The application sought to serve court processes to factional Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martins Amaewhule, and lawmakers who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) via substituted means. The three-man appellate court, led by Justice Oluwayamisi Williams-Dawodu, also approved an ex parte application for an expedited hearing of the suit filed by Sara-Igbe and nine others, representing River’s sons and daughters. The suit seeks constitutional…
The immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the expanded executive meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, Ortom reiterated his loyalty to the PDP, stating, “The rumours that I’m decamping to APC, I’m not going anywhere… I am committed to my party (PDP).” Ortom further addressed speculations naming him as the leader of the party in the state, emphasizing his dedication to the PDP and its ideals. He clarified, “APC has not invited me to join it… I am not a busybody…
Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has called on President Bola Tinubu to order the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a video released on Monday, Igboho appealed to the Tinubu-led Federal Government to drop the treasonable charges against Kanu, citing his failing health as a reason for urgent action. Igboho emphasized that Kanu, like himself, is an agitator fighting for the interests of his people, stating, “This guy did not do anything.” He urged the government to release Kanu so he can be with his family. The activist…
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called on politicians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to give the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the necessary time to carry out his duties as the head of the FCT Administration. This call comes in response to recent comments by Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the FCT, who accused the former Rivers State governor of displaying an “I don’t care attitude” towards the security of the Nigerian capital. The AYA emphasized that the current state of the nation requires unity and collaboration, rather than politically motivated statements or actions. The group commended Wike for his…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially presented a Certificate of Return to its Edo State governorship candidate, Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, following the successful completion of the Edo State governorship primary election and the ratification of the exercise by the appeal panel. In a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the National Working Committee announced the presentation of the Certificate of Return to Dr. Asuerinme Ighodalo, the elected candidate of the party for the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The statement titled, “PDP presents Certificate of Return to its Edo State Governorship Election Candidate,…
The leadership of the Labour Party has rejected a letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by a factional group led by Lamidi Apapa, declaring Anderson Uwadiae Asemote and Monday Ojore Mawa as the gubernatorial and Deputy governorship candidates of the party. In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiorah Ifoh, the party clarified that the letter did not originate from them. Ifoh described the authors of the letter as fraudulent individuals seeking recognition. Ifoh emphasized that all letters or correspondences to INEC should be received with a stamp of acknowledgement, with…