A group of elders and young people from Nembe Kingdom, which is located in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, have issued a warning to the chieftains of the major political parties in the state, advising them not to scare the electorate with violence in the run-up to the governorship election on November 11. Under the auspices of the Nembe-Se Congress, a group of elders and young people known as Ogbolomabiri and Bassambiri sent an appeal to the politicians, pleading with them to respect the rights of the electorate as outlined in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
In a ruling that validated Senator Sharafadeen Alli’s victory in the Oyo South district election, the National Assembly Petition Tribunal’s ruling was affirmed by a Court of Appeal that was sitting in Lagos. This ruling was issued in favour of Senator Alli. According to InfoStride News, Alli ran for office on the platform provided by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that he is the victor of the election for the position of senator that took place on Saturday, February 25. At the tribunal, however, Alli’s victory was contested by candidates from the New…
On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against growing US pressure for a humanitarian pause in the nearly month-long war to protect civilians and allow more aid into Gaza. Netanyahu insisted that there would be no temporary cease-fire until the approximately 240 hostages held by Hamas are released. This came in response to growing pressure from the US for a pause in the conflict to protect civilians and allow more aid into Gaza. Antony Blinken, the Secretary of State for the United States of America, made his third trip to Israel since the conflict began. During this trip,…
A new suit that seeks the disqualification of Governor Douye Diri and his Deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has begun at a Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. The election for governor of Bayelsa is less than nine days away, and this new suit seeks to have both of them removed from office. The case is currently being heard by Justice Emeka Nwite. It was filed with the intention of obtaining an order of obligatory injunction, which would require the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the names of Diri and Ewhrudjakpo as candidates for the PDP in the election scheduled…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, also known as IPOB, has issued a stern warning to members of the Independent National Electoral Commission, also known as INEC, to refrain from rigging the governorship election that will take place on November 11 in Imo State. IPOB stated that it would not remain mute and enable the Nigerian government to deploy INEC officials to carry out wickedness in the state of the state. In a statement released by IPOB, the organization’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, issued a warning to INEC not to instigate a crisis in the state. The following is an excerpt from…
The choice of the governor of Taraba State to celebrate while the state is on fire has been criticized by members of the All Progressives Congress, also known as the APC, in Taraba State. The American People’s Party (APC) has expressed its displeasure with the Governor’s celebration of his daughter’s graduation from law school, citing the recent boat accident as well as the ongoing security difficulties that are plaguing the state. According to the APC, the Governor was wasting the resources of the state on a celebration that will not have a beneficial influence on the state. Through the Chairman,…
On Friday, the Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal reversed the decision made by the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal in Umuahia. That decision had invalidated the election of the individual who is currently serving as the member representing the Isikwuato Umunneochi Federal Constituency in Abia State, Hon. Amobi Ogah. Nkiruka Onyejeocha, the candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the current Minister of State for Labour, was declared the victor of the election by the tribunal in a ruling issued in September. The panel had previously declared Ogah’s election to be invalid. Ogah went to the Court…
On Thursday, the Court of Appeal upheld the election of Jibrin Isah, who is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the position of senator for Kogi East. Isah was deemed to be the victor in the election for the Kogi East Senatorial District by INEC; however, the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Victor Adoji, who came in second place in the election, contested the return of Isah before the tribunal on the grounds that elections were canceled in several polling units. Adoji requested with the tribunal to overturn the win of Isah and order a supplementary…
On Thursday, the Court of Appeal upheld the election of Jibrin Isah, who is affiliated with the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the position of senator for Kogi East. Isah was deemed to be the victor in the election for the Kogi East Senatorial District by INEC; however, the candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Victor Adoji, who came in second place in the election, contested the return of Isah before the tribunal on the grounds that elections were canceled in several polling units. Adoji requested with the tribunal to overturn the win of Isah and order a supplementary…
Bode George, a prominent member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has voiced confidence that the party will recover from its recent setbacks. George has sworn to bring the PDP back to its former grandeur, and as a result, he has asked its members to maintain their resolve. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) began to show signs of fracture after the party’s presidential nominee, Atiku Abubakar, announced that Ifeanyi Okowa, a former governor of Delta State, would be his running mate in the 2023 presidential election. The decision made by Atiku caused the immediate previous governor of Rivers State, Nyesom…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC UK Chapter, has spoken out against a group’s plan to demonstrate against President Bola Tinubu in London, stating that such an action continues to be a foolish endeavor. The group’s target is Tinubu. In a statement that was released on Friday in Lagos, Mr. Tunde Doherty, who is the Chairman of the UK branch of the ruling party, provided this information. Doherty, who is also the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, stated that he was forced to respond to the recent claims and assertions made by a group led by Aisha Yesufu,…
Ali Ndume, who serves as Chief Whip of the Senate, has brushed down reports of a breach between himself and Godswill Akpabio, who serves as Senate President. Ndume stated that he is older than Akpabio and is able to advise him on matters relating to the Senate because of their age difference. On Friday, he made the remarks while appearing on the Morning Show programme broadcast on Arise TV. “I’m older than Akpabio and can advise him on issues pertaining to the Senate,” Ndume is quoted as saying. I was the Director General of Akpabio’s campaign, which meant that as…
Brigadier General YD Ahmed, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), extended his congratulations to General Yakubu Gowon, rtd., the founder of the organization, on the occasion of his 89th birthday, which occurred in October. Gowon was the previous Head of State of Nigeria. Ahmed, who was the one who took certain directors, staff, and NYSC members to Gowon’s apartment, thanked God for allowing him to live. In his response, Gowon expressed gratitude to both the Director General and the rest of the NYSC for keeping the spirit of the Scheme alive through a number of new…
Additional humanitarian assistance for victims of banditry and tragedy has been requested by Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State from the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons. The request became necessary, according to a statement released by governor’s spokeswoman Sulaiman Bala Idris, because of the refugee commission’s duty to aid victims of natural catastrophes. The statement claims that the governor made the request during a meeting with Tijjani Aliyu Ahmed, Federal Commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons. According to the statement, Governor Lawal went to the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants,…
On Thursday, there was some light drama in Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, when locals from Donga Local Government Council decided to throw caution to the wind and start fighting with each other. During a meeting in the State Government House’s Executive Chambers, members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were unable to agree on a single candidate to represent the party in the upcoming local government elections. The media noted a shift away from the traditional method of selecting candidates through a party’s primary and toward a system in which councils were charged with coming up with consensus…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has explained why its former national chairman, Professor Rufa’i Alkali, and several other members defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, released a statement on Wednesday saying that Alkali, Prof. Bem Angwe, Senator Othman Hunkuyi, and others had left “due to high-handedness and insatiable desire to take over a platform benevolently donated by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam and its mother organization — NAGAFF for use in the 2023 general election.” On Wednesday, Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairman of the APC, welcomed 26 NNPP chieftains, including Alkali and three governorship…
It is necessary to make some clarifications following the public’s comments over the provision for what is called the presidential yacht and other line items in the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation that was presented to the National Assembly. To begin, it is imperative that we make it crystal clear that the administration of President Bola Tinubu respects the opinions of Nigerians on all issues that are of public interest. As a result, we believe that it is extremely important to dispel any misconceptions and misunderstandings regarding the issues. 1. The operational naval boat with specialized security gear that was designated the…
The appointment of members of non-statutory bodies, chairman, secretary, and members of Local Government Education bodies has been given the go-ahead by Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State. In a statement that was released on Thursday, Adeleke gave instructions that the appointments begin their terms without further delay. The governor also instructed the newly appointed officials to ensure that the rule of law, due process, and regulations regarding procurement be adhered to in everything that they do. The appointments will become effective immediately. Adeleke charged the newly appointed individuals, saying, “I charge the newly appointed individuals to strictly observe…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, appeal seeking to nullify the victory of the member representing Birnin Kudu seat, Muhammad Kabiru Yayannan, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was denied by the Jigawa State House of Assembly Election appeal Tribunal, which was sitting in Dutse. The case had been submitted by the All Progressives Congress, APC. The case that was brought on behalf of the APC by Surajo Muhammad Kantoga was rejected by the three-person panel on Monday. The ruling, which was led by Justice Agada Okeke and included a unanimous vote, confirmed the PDP candidate as the lawfully elected member…
Splendour Oko Eze, who ran for governor as a candidate for the Labour Party, LP, in the most recent general election in Ebonyi State in 2023, has publicly disowned Prince Aja Nwabueze Igwe, who claims to be the Labour Party’s candidate for the position of deputy governorship. According to InfoStride News, Prince Aja Nwabueze Igwe, a former commissioner in Ebonyi State, recently made a claim in a statement that he was the Labour Party’s nominee for the position of deputy governorship candidate in the most recent general election. Igwe published a statement in which he declared his desire to leave…