The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for Senator Godswill Akpabio’s assertion of the party’s intentions to secure victory in the state’s 2027 elections through democratic processes. The party dismissed the response from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which had challenged Senator Akpabio’s claims. The PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, had urged Akpabio to acknowledge Akwa Ibom State’s strong PDP roots and focus on addressing alleged corrupt practices in his role as Senate President. APC’s Response to PDP’s Remarks In a statement titled “No amount of false propaganda will stop APC…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have recorded significant successes in their recent operations against insurgency and criminal elements across the country. According to the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, who briefed newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, the operations led to the neutralization of 94 terrorists and the apprehension of 214 suspects, including kidnappers and oil thieves, in the past week. Rescue of Hostages and Recovery of Weapons In addition to the arrests and neutralization of suspects, the armed forces also rescued 29 hostages and recovered a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition. The recovered items…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has approved the 2024 Appropriation Bill worth N292,741,292,132.30, as presented by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq. This decision followed the governor’s initial proposal of N296,457,875,578, which underwent a downward revision of N3,716,583,446, representing a 1.5% decrease in the budget. Speaker Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, presiding over the plenary on Wednesday, commended his colleagues, the House’s management, and staff, particularly the Appropriation Committee led by Fatimoh Arinola Lawal, for their thoroughness and successful execution of the budgetary process. Danladi-Salihu emphasized the need for sustained efforts to ensure the substantial implementation of the budget, with a focus on delivering value…
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Hon. Kunle Oluomo, has been impeached amidst allegations of financial fraud and leadership tussles within the state assembly. The decision to impeach Oluomo is believed to be linked to the numerous allegations leveled against him. Following his impeachment, Hon. Oludaisi Elemide has been appointed as the new Speaker of the assembly. Further details on this development will be provided as they emerge.
Justice F. Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted a fresh exhibit in the trial of Emmanuella Eteta Ita, the Head of the Stakeholders Unit of the Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS), and Surestart School Ltd. The trial within a trial aims to determine the admissibility of Ita’s statement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ita and Surestart School Ltd are facing a 25-count charge related to criminal misappropriation, diversion, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering amounting to N2 billion. Ita’s counsel, Paul Erokoro, objected to the admissibility of her statement, claiming that…
Okechukwu Isiguzoro, a prominent figure in the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on former President Muhammadu Buhari to publicly address the allegations of his involvement in a conspiracy against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Isiguzoro’s statement comes in response to revelations made by Buhari’s former spokesman, Femi Adesina, in his book titled ‘Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023)’. Adesina quoted Buhari as saying that his government opted to arrest Kanu instead of eliminating him in his hideout, stating, “I feel it’s a favour to give him (Kanu) that…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning to the public regarding a fraudulent employment scheme circulating online. The Commission clarified that any online advertisements claiming an ongoing recruitment exercise by the EFCC are false and should be disregarded. Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, emphasized in a statement that the Commission is not currently conducting any recruitment exercises. He urged the public to ignore any recruitment advertisements that have not been officially announced by the EFCC. Furthermore, the EFCC stated that it is actively pursuing those responsible for disseminating misleading information…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has refuted allegations made by the Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) that he and his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are responsible for the looting of public assets in the state. He made this statement in response to the Osun APC’s call for President Bola Tinubu and security agencies to intervene in what they described as an “anarchist hold” by Governor Adeleke and the PDP. Governor Adeleke, in a statement released by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, emphasized that President Tinubu has consistently commended his efforts in cleaning up the mess he inherited in Osun State.…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has charged officers and men of the Command to intensify their efforts in gathering intelligence to address the prevailing security challenges in the territory. CSC Idoko Samuel, the FCT Command’s Public Relations Officer, stated in a Wednesday release that the Commandant delivered this directive during a briefing with personnel at the Command’s headquarters in Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja. In his address, the Commandant emphasized the need to recognize that criminals are not ghosts but members of various communities. He stressed the importance…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has refuted claims of the arrest of Bello Bodejo, the President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. According to the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, Bodejo is not in the custody of the security agency. In a brief statement released on Tuesday night, the DSS spokesperson stated, “He’s not with the DSS.” Earlier reports had suggested that the DSS had apprehended Bodejo at the Miyetti Allah’s office located in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The alleged arrest was reportedly linked to the establishment of a vigilante group known as the Nomad Vigilante Group. The…
The Kogi State Government has ceased the salaries of 231 individuals employed in the State Civil Service. This decision was announced by the State Head of Service, Mrs. Hannah Odiyo, during the launch of the State Identity Cards issuance for workers in Lokoja. Mrs. Odiyo clarified that the affected civil servants had failed to adhere to the state government’s directive to update their records. Consequently, their salaries have been suspended since November 2023 until the present time. The exercise was initiated to ensure the accuracy and validity of the updated staff records, which is crucial for effective government planning, particularly…
The Kwara State House of Assembly has thrown its support behind Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s decision to rehabilitate the state-owned Kwara Hotels with an allocated sum of over N17 billion. This resolution was reached during the House’s plenary session on Tuesday in Ilorin. The House aligned itself with the state government’s choice to award the rehabilitation contract to Craneburg Construction Company, emphasizing the contractor’s competence. This decision supersedes the previous concession granted to the Crystal Group of Companies. Furthermore, the House urged the Crystal Group to desist from actions that could discredit the government and mislead the public regarding this matter.…
Two major political parties in Jigawa State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC), have signed a peace accord in preparation for the upcoming rerun election in the Buji/Birnin Kudu Federal Constituency. The peace accord, organized by the Jigawa State Police Command, aims to ensure a peaceful and orderly electoral process as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the rerun election for Saturday, February 3, 2024. The decision for a rerun election follows the declaration of the February 25, 2023, election for the Birnin Kudu/Buji federal constituency as inconclusive by the election tribunal in…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Presidency and the Federal Government of committing acts of terrorism against its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. According to IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful, the decision of the Supreme Court to withhold the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its December judgment against Kanu is viewed as an act of terrorism by the federal government. Powerful referenced Section 2 (3)(f) of the Terrorism Act to support this claim. In a statement, Powerful stated, “The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) ably led by our indomitable leader Mazi Nnamdi Kanu realized…
Adeoye Irelewuyi, the Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State, has issued a stern warning to motorists regarding the use of mobile phones while driving. In a statement delivered by the Corps’ Acting Public Education Officer, Margret Onabe, Irelewuyi emphasized that using phones while behind the wheel is not only hazardous but also a violation of traffic laws. He noted that such behavior contributes to road accidents. Irelewuyi urged motorists to refrain from using their phones while driving, advising them to park safely before making or answering calls. He also cautioned against any device that could…
Femi Adesina, the former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has shared revelations about Buhari’s health during a critical period in his presidency. In his book titled ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity 2015 – 2023,’ Adesina recounts a visit to Buhari in London in 2017. During this visit, Buhari reportedly confessed to not being aware of his surroundings due to his illness. Adesina also addressed criticisms at the time, stating that there were demands for him to declare the president incapacitated and unfit for office. He defended the media aides’…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged victorious in Saturday’s local council polls in Borno State, securing all 27 chairmanship and 312 councillorship positions, as announced by the Executive Chairman of the Borno State Independent Electoral Commission (BOSIEC), Alhaji Lawan Maina. In a declaration made on Sunday in Maiduguri, Alhaji Lawan Maina, serving as the Chief Returning Officer, revealed the results of the election, stating, “Following the conduct of the election on Saturday, today we have received results from the 27 LGAs and as empowered by the law under Section 10.” He continued, “The ruling party, APC, won all the 27…
As the All Progressives Congress (APC) prepares for the February 17, 2024 governorship primary election in Edo State, four aspirants who were screened out by the Hon. Julius Ihonvbere-led committee have expressed their acceptance of the screening outcome. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has slated the off-cycle governorship election in Edo State for September 21, 2024. The party had established the committee as an internal mechanism to screen and reduce the number of aspirants to a manageable level, with the aim of ensuring a smooth primary election process. Among the aspirants who accepted the screening outcome are Dr. Ernest…
Obi Aguocha, a member of the House of Representatives representing Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency of Abia State, has strongly criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari for reportedly considering the elimination of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Buhari’s alleged contemplation of eliminating Kanu was revealed in a new book written by his former aide, Femi Adesina. According to Adesina, Buhari mentioned that bringing Kanu back to Nigeria to face trial would be a favor. In a statement released in Abuja on Monday, Aguocha expressed deep concern over Buhari’s reported remarks about Kanu’s handling, describing them…
The inauguration of Joseph Boakai as the new president of Liberia on Monday was interrupted as he suddenly suffered a “heat stroke” while delivering his acceptance speech. Boakai, aged 79, paused during his speech after taking the oath of office, and aides rushed to assist him by fanning him. After briefly resuming his speech, he halted again, and aides helped him walk away from the podium, leading to the curtailment of the ceremony. Mohammed Ali, the spokesman for Boakai’s ruling Unity Party, attributed the incident to the high heat, stating, “It is the heat. The heat was high. They should…