The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Sim Fubara of disrespecting President Bola Tinubu amid his rift with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. According to the APC Caretaker committee Chairman in the state, Tony Okocha, Fubara has not fulfilled all the proclamations made by Tinubu at the peace deal with Wike. Speaking at the party’s secretariat in Port Harcourt while addressing defectors joining the party, Okocha stated, “It will amount to barefaced disobedience for Gov Siminalayi not to follow to the latter, all the 8 indices in the proclamation…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s decision to relocate the headquarters of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from Abuja to Lagos, despite the controversy surrounding the move. Keyamo made this declaration during an appearance on the Channels TV programme “Politics Today” on Wednesday. The decision to relocate FAAN’s headquarters has sparked criticism, particularly from Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South, as well as chieftains of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Elders Forum (NEF), and other northern groups. They argue that the move is an attempt to marginalize the northern…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Oyo State has taken delivery of both non-sensitive and sensitive materials ahead of the scheduled re-run election in the state. The election, set to take place in Saki West State Constituency, has been scheduled for Saturday. The materials, which include ballot papers, result sheets, replacement forms, and other necessary items, were received by the Commission at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Ibadan. The delivery was made amidst tight security measures, with the presence of representatives from major political parties, INEC administrative secretary, Mr. Agboola Razaq, and other stakeholders. Dr. Rahman Adeniran…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not participate in the upcoming rerun election for the Plateau Northern Senatorial zone. This revelation was made by Mohammed Haruna, the INEC National Commissioner in charge of the North-Central geopolitical zone, during the inspection of sensitive materials for the election in Jos, the State Capital. Haruna cited a Supreme Court ruling in Labour versus INEC that disqualifies parties and candidates from participating in rerun elections if they were initially disqualified. He emphasized that INEC is bound by the court’s decision and is committed to upholding…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the appointment of Hon. Amina Divine Arong from Cross River State as the party’s new National Woman Leader. This appointment comes in the wake of the passing of the former National Woman Leader, Prof. Stella Effah-Attoe, on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The appointment was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. The statement conveyed the party’s confidence in Arong’s ability to contribute to the growth and success of the PDP, emphasizing her track record as a prominent party women mobilizer. In the statement,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that five political parties will vie for the Yobe East Senatorial by-election in Yobe State. This revelation was made by the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, during a press briefing on the commission’s readiness for the upcoming bye and re-run elections scheduled for February 3rd, 2024. The participating political parties in the by-election include the African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Congress (APC), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Abdullahi highlighted that campaigning by these parties is currently…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his dismay at the mislabelling and blanket stereotyping of Nigeria as a country with the highest prevalence of cybercrime and other forms of corrupt practices among its population. He emphasized that such misrepresentations undermine the integrity and diligence of the majority of Nigerian citizens. During a public engagement on youth, religion, and the fight against corruption, as well as the launch of the inter-faith manual and fraud risk assessment project for ministries, departments, and agencies, organized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, addressed the…
The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has intervened in the purported suspension of the party’s chairman in Benue State, Mr. Augustine Agada, by party executives in his Ehaje Ward 1, Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of the state. The suspension of Agada, which was based on allegations of anti-party activities during the last general election, has been set aside pending further review and decision by the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on the matter. Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, issued a statement confirming the intervention. He stated, “Therefore, Mr. Augustine Agada remains a…
The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has defended its decision to set the cost of expression of interest and nomination forms for the governorship election at N30 million, stating that it is the lowest among the three major political parties and should be affordable for serious aspirants. Kelly Ogbaloi, the state chairman of the party, reiterated this stance during a press conference in Benin City ahead of the party’s governorship primary election scheduled for February 22, 2024. The announcement comes after 18 governorship aspirants on the party’s platform protested against the N30 million fee for the nomination…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, Mr. Augustine Agada, has been suspended by the party leadership in his Ward following allegations of anti-party activities leveled against him by Comrade Dan Onjeh, the party’s 2023 Senatorial candidate for Benue Zone C. The suspension, which took place in Ehaje Ward 1, Owukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, came after Onjeh petitioned the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, accusing Agada of funding the campaign and election of some candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the last election. Onjeh presented evidence of bank…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Omoun Perez, along with other officials involved in the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The suspension, as conveyed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, also includes the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director of Agricultural Engineering, Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko. They have been directed to proceed on compulsory leave until further notice, in accordance with civil service regulations. The decision comes following a review of the implementation…
The Ekiti State Government has revealed plans to allocate N600 million towards power interventions in the 2024 fiscal year. This announcement was made by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Niyi Adebayo, during the presentation of the N159.5 billion budget titled “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Development.” Out of the N600 million earmarked for the power sector, N300 million has been allocated for the purchase and installation of transformers to alleviate the existing power substations in the state. Additionally, N150 million has been budgeted for rural electrification projects in Igede Farm Settlement and Oye Local Government Area, while another…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State commenced the distribution of sensitive materials on Wednesday, in preparation for the upcoming by-election in the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West federal constituency. The by-election is scheduled to take place on February 3. The by-election was necessitated by the vacancy created in the Akoko North-East and Akoko North-West Federal constituency after President Bola Tinubu appointed Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the former occupant of the position, as a minister. Representatives of the eight political parties participating in the election, along with security agencies such as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC),…
The Presidency has refuted claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that President Bola Tinubu has been negligent in addressing the security challenges facing Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency clarified that President Tinubu has been actively monitoring the security situation in the country. Contrary to Atiku Abubakar’s assertion, the Presidency emphasized that President Tinubu did not travel without informing Nigerians of his whereabouts. It was noted that President Tinubu had announced a private visit to France, including a return date. The statement was…
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has issued a stern warning, stating that any commissioner or political appointee found to be performing below the expected standard will be relieved of their duties. The governor made this declaration on Tuesday after presiding over the signing of a performance bond by heads of ministries, departments, and agencies at the Government House in Dutse. The performance bond is aimed at ensuring the commitment and dedication of officials in their respective areas of responsibility. Governor Namadi emphasized that all appointees who signed the bond would undergo quarterly and yearly performance assessments to evaluate their…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has inaugurated a new Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal, Mohammed Aminu Danjuma, pledging his administration’s commitment to collaborating with anti-corruption agencies to combat corruption within the state judiciary and civil service. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna, where Governor Sani emphasized the need to address complaints from grassroots communities regarding alleged misconduct by lower court judges. Governor Sani charged the newly appointed Grand Khadi to prioritize the enforcement of discipline among staff in the Sharia Court of Appeal, particularly those serving in lower…
The Supreme Court has upheld the victory of Ahmadu Fintiri as the legitimate Governor of Adamawa State, dismissing the challenge brought against his election. Ahmadu Fintiri, who contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner of the gubernatorial polls held on March 11 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The victory was contested in court by Senator Aisha Dahiru Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Further details on the Supreme Court’s decision will be provided shortly.
Posters of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, have surfaced in Abuja, barely 48 hours after leaving office. The posters, which were sighted around the Federal Secretariat and on walls and fences of structures around the All Progressives Congress (APC) national secretariat on Blantyre Street at Wuse 2 in Abuja, indicate Bello’s candidacy for the position of APC National Chairman. With the inscription, “APC Next Level. Alhaji Yahaya Bello as APC National Chairman. Leading the Change, Building a Stronger APC,” the posters suggest Bello’s intention to contest for the APC National Chairman position. It is noteworthy that…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pledged to ensure a free, fair, and credible governorship primary election in Edo State. Speaking at the National Headquarters in Abuja, the chairman of the screening committee for the primaries and Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, assured PDP aspirants of a level playing field, emphasizing the committee’s commitment to transparency and fairness. “We appreciate the concerns that you all have expressed in asking for a level playing field; we are going to be strong advocates of that. We will ensure that at the end of the day we have a process that is…
Pastor Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, has called for the adoption of direct primaries by political parties, citing it as the best mode for ensuring the emergence of better candidates. In a statement to newsmen in Akure, Ondo State capital, Pastor Giwa emphasized that direct primaries offer a more transparent process for electing leaders compared to the usual practice of indirect primaries. He argued that the indirect system often leads to outcomes that can be easily influenced and manipulated. According to Pastor Giwa, the indirect system encourages a culture where delegates…