The chairman of the Abia State judicial panel of inquiry on the recovery of government property and funds, Justice Florence Doruoha-Igwe (retd), has ordered the temporary sealing-off of Plot 43 Finbars Road Umuahia, pending the conclusion of the investigation on the structure. The structure was sealed on Wednesday by personnel believed to be from the Umuahia Capital Development Authority (UCDA). Justice Doruoha-Igwe, who gave the order during the panel’s sitting, explained that the panel observed that the structure housing the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) secretariat belongs to the Abia State government. She directed the senior lead counsel to the panel,…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
There are fears that the nation’s university workers under the umbrella of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are preparing for another confrontation with the federal government over issues related to members’ welfare, working conditions, and unfulfilled promises by President Bola Tinubu. ASUU has expressed disappointment over President Tinubu’s failure to fulfill promises, including the release of their withheld eight months’ salaries resulting from the 2022 industrial action, the six-month N35,000 wage award, and upward salary review. The union is now saying it is tired of the federal government’s unfaithfulness to promises made to the union, lamenting that it…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has inaugurated a 9-member Oyo State Elders’ Council. The council, inaugurated on Tuesday, includes Saka Balogun, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees and former Chief of Staff to Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala, as chairman, and Elder Wole Oyelese, a former Minister of Steel Development, as co-chairman. Other members of the Council are: Hamid Gbadamosi, a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State; Mrs Mutiat Ladoja, wife of former Governor Rashidi Ladoja; Jacob Adetoro; Chief Adedamola Eyinade; Nureni Akanbi; Ronke Adefowope; and Sunday Ogunlade. Governor Makinde, while speaking at the inauguration, called…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a two-week private visit to France. His jet touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday night. Tinubu was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The return comes amidst criticism from opposition parties, who had accused the president of abandoning the country amid the security and economic crisis ravaging the nation. Some opposition leaders expressed the view that the…
Mr Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused some national officers of the party from APC-controlled northern states of exacerbating the ongoing crisis within the party in Edo State. He made these allegations during a meeting hosted by the party’s national Vice-Chairman, Dan Orbih, in Abuja on Tuesday. Idahosa claimed that these leaders were “acting as mercenaries bent on selling the soul of the party in Edo to the highest bidder.” His remarks come in the midst of controversies surrounding the recent election of ward ad-hoc delegates in Edo.…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on opposition political parties to focus on offering lasting solutions to the country’s problems rather than just complaining. Felix Morka, the APC spokesman, made this appeal during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday. Morka expressed concern that the opposition’s approach should not be limited to condemning issues but should also include proactive solutions. He noted that both the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) had campaigned on promises to implement some of the reforms currently being undertaken by the President Bola Tinubu government. Acknowledging the challenges…
The Delta State House of Assembly Committee on Legislative Compliance has issued a warning to the management of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwahsi-Uku, instructing them not to disregard its resolution. The institution has been directed to implement, within 24 hours, the resolution reached in January 2023 by the 7th Delta Assembly. During a crucial meeting with the polytechnic’s management team, the committee’s chairman and Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, cautioned that any further disregard of the committee’s resolution by the institution’s authorities would result in severe sanctions. The Legislative Compliance Committee, comprising members such as Majority Leader Emeka Nwaobi, Minority Leader Edafe…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged the challenging times Nigerians are facing under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, emphasized that while the situation is tough, it is not unique to Nigeria, as countries in Europe are also experiencing similar challenges. Speaking with Channels Television, Morka stated, “Our people are dealing with circumstances that are difficult and challenging. Nobody is in denial. Things are tough, they are tough in Nigeria and everywhere else. Farmers in Europe are barely going to farm, they are protesting vehemently, challenging the European government, who by all…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled a supplementary election in Taraba and a new re-run election in Enugu State to take place on February 14. This decision was announced by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. Olumekun explained that the commission reached this decision during its regular meeting, where it discussed the outcomes of the Saturday re-run and by-elections. The by-elections were conducted in nine constituencies to fill vacant seats resulting from the demise or resignation of members elected during the 2023…
The murder trial of Sunny Bekanwa, former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, and Henry Barikui-Dele has begun before a Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt. Bekanwa and Barikui-Dele are facing seven counts of conspiracy, murder, and cultism. During the trial, Professor Patrick Wiyokpigi testified that Bekanwa conspired with his associates to drive elites out of the community. He claimed to have warned Bekanwa against involving young boys in cult activities. Additionally, Wiyokpigi stated that he had Bekanwa arrested after the latter allegedly sponsored criminals to assassinate him in a hotel near Rumuomasi. Speaking…
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to hold governors and House of Assembly members accountable for the hardship Nigerians are experiencing. Speaking to journalists in his palace on Wednesday, Oba Akanbi emphasized the need for governors and National Assembly members to explain why Nigerians are suffering despite the substantial federal allocation shared by the government. The monarch expressed confidence that the current hardship facing the country is temporary and suggested that the federal government’s economic measures are appropriate. He stated, “What is going on in Nigeria now is temporary. Economists will tell you…
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has stated that the presidency of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua cannot be compared to that of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Tinubu, particularly regarding security challenges in Nigeria. Obi highlighted that during the administration of Obasanjo, state governors were in charge of security in their respective states, unlike the current situation. He advocated for granting more powers to state governors to effectively address the security challenges in their domains. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium of the Centre for…
Mr. Charles Idahosa, a member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has accused some national officers of the party from All Progressives Congress (APC)-controlled northern states of exacerbating the ongoing crisis in the party in Edo State. Idahosa made these allegations in Abuja during a meeting hosted by the party’s national Vice-Chairman, Dan Orbih, on Tuesday. He claimed that these leaders were “acting as mercenaries bent on selling the soul of the party in Edo to the highest bidder.” Idahosa’s comments come in the midst of controversies surrounding the recent election of ward ad-hoc…
The Niger State House of Assembly has received a letter from Governor Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, requesting approval for a N65 billion loan from commercial banks. The funds are intended to enhance the agricultural and educational sectors of the state. Presented during Tuesday’s plenary session after the assembly’s one-month recess, the letter addressed to the Speaker, Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, outlines the governor’s plans to secure a N50 billion Agricultural Financing Facility from Union Bank PLC. This facility aims to establish an Agricultural Food Park and Farm Estate, supporting the state’s Green Economy Revolution and creating value chains for farm produce…
The Kogi State Government has strongly condemned the killing of Chief Ojo Olayinka, the Elepe of Ohi-Ogidi in Ijumu Local Government Area, allegedly by suspected herdsmen. According to reports from the media, Chief Olayinka was allegedly murdered on his farm by suspected herdsmen on Tuesday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, described the incident as barbaric and aimed at undermining the present administration’s efforts in securing the lives and property of the people of Kogi State. Fanwo stated that Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security chiefs in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to claims by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) accusing opposition parties of inciting protests among young Nigerians across the country. In a statement issued on Monday, the APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, alleged that the protests that erupted in Niger and Kano States on Monday, in response to the current economic crisis, were orchestrated by opposition parties. In its reaction, the PDP, through its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, criticized the ruling party for refusing to acknowledge that its policies have led the country to its current state. The statement…
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has pledged to implement new economic policies to address the current hardship faced by citizens in the state. He made this commitment during the inauguration of road construction projects in Jama’are Local Government Area as part of a week-long series of activities. Expressing concern over the rising prices of essential goods, Governor Mohammed vowed to introduce measures to boost commercial activities in the state. He emphasized that the ongoing construction of rural roads aims to connect communities to their farmlands and facilitate the smooth movement of goods and services. Governor Mohammed urged the people…
Kenneth Okonkwo, a spokesperson for the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Council, has criticized the current level of hardship in Nigeria, attributing it to a “technical glitch” orchestrated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Okonkwo expressed his dismay, stating that Nigerians did not vote for the extent of hardship they are currently experiencing. The term “technical glitch” was previously used by INEC to explain its failure to transmit results of the last presidential election to its result viewing portal. Despite prior assurances to transmit election results online in real-time, INEC’s inability to fulfill this promise led to widespread controversies, casting doubts…
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), encountered a confrontational atmosphere during his appearance before the House of Representatives for a sectoral debate on Tuesday. Many lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with Cardoso’s management of the naira, which has been experiencing a downward trend in recent months. During his presentation to the House, Cardoso highlighted the challenges facing the naira, citing pressure from the demand for foreign currency by students studying abroad. He stated that over 100,000 Nigerian students are currently studying outside the country, and between 2010 and 2020, they spent $28.5 billion on foreign education expenses.…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South, has declared his intention to defeat Governor Charles Soludo in the state’s governorship election slated for 2025. Ubah expressed confidence in his ability to triumph over Soludo, citing his expertise as a “Professor of street politics” compared to Soludo’s background as a professor of economics. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Ubah emphasized the need for change in Anambra’s political landscape, stating that the state cannot remain a one-party entity. He asserted that the people are yearning for change within the political system. Ubah outlined his vision for the state, emphasizing the importance of a…