The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Screening Committee for Edo State has successfully cleared all ten aspirants who appeared before it on Monday. Eight of the aspirants received their clearance certificates from the PDP National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. Confirming the successful clearance, Umar Bature stated that “all ten aspirants were cleared.” However, one aspirant, Balogun Sunday, who had paid N5 million for the expression of interest form, did not participate in the screening as he did not purchase the nomination forms. The ten aspirants cleared by the committee are: 1.…
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The Ogun State House of Assembly has sworn in Oludaisi Elemide as the new Speaker of the House on Tuesday. Elemide, who represents Odeda State Constituency, is a third-time lawmaker in the Assembly. His emergence followed the impeachment of Olakunle Oluomo as the Speaker of the Assembly. As of Tuesday morning, 25 out of 26 members of the state Assembly had signed the impeachment notice of Oluomo on allegations of high-handedness, lack of focus, and financial misappropriation, among others. During the plenary, the Assembly ratified the impeachment of Oluomo with 22 members present voting in support of the impeachment. The…
The House of Representatives has called on the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, to establish a Civilian Joint Taskforce in Plateau State to address the recurring terrorist attacks in the region. This resolution was reached following the adoption of a motion by Rep. Ishaya Kalu of the APC representing Plateau State during the plenary session in Abuja on Tuesday. Rep. Kalu emphasized the urgent need to address the continuous attacks by terrorists in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. He highlighted that many victims of the attacks were currently receiving medical attention in various hospitals within the…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, commended the performance of senators in the previous year, stating that their dedication and service have raised the expectations of Nigerians. Addressing the lawmakers as they resumed from the Christmas and New Year recess, Akpabio acknowledged the challenges faced during the previous year’s elections and praised their constituents for entrusting them with the responsibility to represent their interests. Akpabio emphasized the weight of the responsibility placed on the senators by their constituents, urging them to fulfill their duties diligently and work towards the betterment of society. He highlighted the Senate’s role as a…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has credited divine intervention for his rise in politics, stating that God’s guidance and the support of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were instrumental in his political journey. Speaking at the 2024 Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwuruta Ali in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Governor Fubara expressed gratitude for the divine promotion he received through his party and its leaders. In a statement signed by his Senior Special Adviser, Boniface Onyedi, Governor Fubara emphasized, “I was promoted by God first, through my…
Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South senatorial district, has announced his intention to run for the governorship of Anambra State in 2025. Speaking to journalists at his Nnewi residence on Sunday, Senator Ubah criticized the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, and past administrations for what he described as a lack of significant development and policies to uplift the state. Ubah emphasized his commitment to a single term if elected, stating that he believes four years are sufficient to implement his plans for the state. He expressed confidence in his ability to provide quality, robust, and direction-driven leadership, intending to prioritize…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has rejected the application of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Akanimo Udofia, for a review of the judgement that upheld the election of Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. The apex court dismissed the application, which sought to overturn its final verdict that concluded the legal dispute on January 18, 2024. During the proceedings, a lawyer, O.U. Orji, initially presented the motion for review on behalf of APC and Udofia. However, sensing the court’s stance, he later indicated that he was holding the brief for another lawyer and sought to…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections and former governor of Anambra State, paid a visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Monday. Accompanied by some of his aides, Obi arrived at Makinde’s office on Monday morning. The visit is reported to be related to the recent explosion that occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. The explosion took place at Dejo Oyelese Close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan. The purpose of Obi’s visit was not immediately disclosed, but it is speculated to be linked to discussions about the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a N50 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), against the Nigerian Government until April 27 for further mention. The adjournment was announced by Justice Inyang Ekwo after Aloy Ejimakor, Kanu’s lawyer, informed the court that he had filed a notice for a change of counsel. Ejimakor stated that he would be taking over the case from Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, who initially filed the suit on April 7, 2022. In response, Justice Ekwo directed Ejimakor to verify if a similar matter was…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership in Ogbadibo Local Government Area has distanced itself from Daniel Onjeh following his recent petition against the Benue State APC Chairman, Austin Agada. Onjeh, who was the APC senatorial candidate for Benue South in the 2023 general elections, filed a formal complaint to the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. He accused Agada of engaging in anti-party activities and alleged that Agada and his supporters rigged the 2023 senatorial election in favor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Abba Moro. In response, Agada dismissed the allegations as “baseless and unfounded.” The APC leadership in…
Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended an invitation to Rabiu Kwankwaso, the potential presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), to join the ruling party. Ganduje expressed his willingness to assume the role of Kwankwaso’s “grandfather” within the APC if he decides to switch parties. Speaking to APC supporters in Kano, Ganduje emphasized the hierarchical structure within the party, stating, “If you are an APC membership card holder, you are a subordinate and follower of the national leader. If you defect to APC today, you are our subordinate and follower.” Asserting…
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has summoned Hon. Berger Alfred, a member of the State House of Assembly representing Makurdi North State Constituency, to appear before a disciplinary committee. The committee was established by the party’s leadership to investigate alleged anti-party activities. Alfred is expected to appear before the committee on Monday. The invitation comes in light of his involvement in the upcoming bye-election into Guma State Constituency. In a statement released by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Daniel Ihomun, Alfred’s invitation is in accordance with Article 21 of the Constitution of the All Progressives Congress.…
The Zone C Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced that it recorded seizures worth N5,351,826,390 during the 2023 fiscal year. The zone’s comptroller, Kayode Kolade, attributed these significant seizures to the hard work, resilience, dedication to duty, and commitment of the officers. He made these remarks while decorating recently promoted officers. The seized items included pangolin scales, foreign parboiled rice, Cannabis sativa, counterfeit pharmaceutical products, tramadol, used vehicles, tyres, clothing, and raw materials for explosives, among others. Addressing the 49 newly promoted officers, which included three Assistant Comptrollers of Customs, five Chief Superintendents of Customs, three…
In response to the recent surge in violent crimes across the country, the Benue State Government has taken proactive steps by releasing contact numbers for the public to report any incidents to the office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security. Colonel Alexander Ashungu (retired), the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Strategic Liaison, disclosed the phone numbers on Wednesday in Makurdi, emphasizing the state’s zero tolerance for crime and the need for the public’s cooperation in reporting suspicious activities. “Any member of the public who suspects any suspicious movement, gathering, or unauthorized persons bearing arms,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disclosed that the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents of the mining company linked to Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan indicate foreign ownership. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Governor Makinde revealed that the death toll from the explosion has increased to three, with one more victim succumbing to injuries in the hospital on Wednesday. He also mentioned that one individual was rescued alive from the rubble, and 60 out of the 77 hospitalized individuals have been discharged. In his statement, Governor Makinde shed light on the ongoing investigation into the…
Investigations into the explosion that rocked Dejo Oyelese close, Bodija Housing Estate in Ibadan on Tuesday have revealed that a Malian individual, allegedly involved in illegal mining activities in Oyo State, was behind the incident. According to eyewitnesses residing in the vicinity of the explosion, the building where the explosion occurred was occupied by the said Malian, who had been residing there for several years. It was disclosed that the individual, identified as being involved in illegal mining, was known to the community as a Malian national. An elderly resident who spoke with the media mentioned that the Malian and…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has given its nod for a new cost-reflective tariff increase for electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across the country. This comes as the commission revealed that the electricity subsidy is projected to amount to N1.6 trillion in 2024. The details of the new Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) for DisCos were made public on the official website of NERC on Wednesday. According to the commission, the updated MYTO for DisCos will become effective from January 1, 2024. In a press briefing held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Chairman of NERC, Sanusi Garba, clarified that the federal…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims labeling him as a habitual latecomer to plenaries, asserting that the accusations are unfounded and aimed at creating a false narrative about him. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Eawme Eyiboh, Akpabio emphasized his commitment to punctuality, citing his belief in the adage that “time is money” and the essential nature of time management in both private and public endeavors. The statement clarified that while Akpabio holds the position of Senate President with utmost respect for his colleagues and all Nigerians, his duties often involve handling…
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has raised concerns over the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria, particularly the increasing incidents of kidnapping for ransom. The organisation has alleged that insiders may be involved in these criminal activities, calling for urgent action to address the situation. In a statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere urged President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to convene a community/stakeholders meeting to tackle the rising insecurity. The statement highlighted that the nature of the security challenges suggests the involvement of insiders, who may have connections with the victims or knowledge of…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced the appointment of four officials following the State House Assembly’s decision to override him and pass four new bills into law. In a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Tammy Danagogo, Governor Fubara named Goodlife Ben as the Acting Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Tonte Davies as the Acting Administrator of the New Cities Development Authority (NCDA), and Ine Briggs as the Acting Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). The appointments are effective immediately. Meanwhile, the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly voted to override…