In a commendation issued on Friday, the southeast zonal leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) praised the resolute actions taken by the new Commissioner of Police, CP Danjuma Aboki, against promoters of the Monday sit-at-home in the southeast region. Chilos Godsent, National Vice Chairman of the ADC, conveyed the party’s sentiments in a statement to the media. The party expressed regret over the unlawful activities of pro-Biafra secessionist organizations within the Igbo ethnic-nationality states, emphasizing that such actions had yielded more harm than good. Highlighting the impact of the Sit-at-home order enforced by IPOB’s leadership, particularly under Mazi Nnamdi…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The All Progressive Congress (APC) has taken legal action by filing a two-ground cross-appeal at the Supreme Court, contesting the judgment of the Court of Appeal. The appeal challenges the Court of Appeal’s refusal to disqualify Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, from contesting the election on grounds of alleged certificate forgery. Akin Olujinmi, the APC lawyer, outlined the party’s grievances in the notice of appeal filed on Wednesday. One ground of the appeal questions the lower court’s interpretation of the relevance of the 2nd Cross Respondent’s Form EC9 exhibit as a certificate under Section 182[1] [j] of the Constitution of…
In a recent development, the Executive Committee and stakeholders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the North East zone have officially reaffirmed the expulsion of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. This decision was solidified in a communique released at the conclusion of the North East executive and stakeholders meeting held in Bauchi on Friday. Expressing discontent, the NNPP North East also voiced dissatisfaction with the recent judgment from the Appeal Court, which resulted in the removal of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Dr Babayo Liman, NNPP National Vice Chairman North,…
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine has deferred signing a draft law proposing an increase in military conscription, a move that has been awaiting his approval since June. Despite pressure from the military, Zelenskiy seeks a more comprehensive plan tailored to address the nation’s fatigue from an ongoing conflict and readiness for another winter of fighting. Last week, Zelenskiy requested his government and top military officials to present a more detailed package before proceeding with the approved blueprint, which aims to lower the draft age during war for men with no military experience from 27 to 25. This delay exposes the…
In a stern response to misconduct, the University of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State has sanctioned 26 students across various faculties for offenses including academic fraud and anti-social behaviors. The decision to penalize the students was made during the 127th and 128th Senate meetings, held on August 30 and October 4, 2023, respectively, and chaired by Vice Chancellor Prof. Nyaudoh Ndaeyo. The affected students, hailing from the faculties of Agriculture, Science, Engineering, Arts, Management Sciences, and Pharmacy, faced diverse sanctions. Three students faced outright expulsion, while an additional three received indefinite suspensions for failing to appear before a properly constituted…
In a noteworthy development during the 2024 budget debate, Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, has called upon President Bola Tinubu to expedite the implementation of the Oronsaye Report on ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, emphasized the need for efficiency and consolidation of revenue through the execution of the report’s recommendations. During Thursday’s deliberations, El-Rufai acknowledged the potential for misinterpretation but underscored the importance of implementing the Oronsaye Report. The report, chaired by Steven Oronsaye, proposed restructuring MDAs, aiming to streamline operations. Notably, successive administrations have hesitated to…
Bauchi State High Court Seven has issued an interim order prohibiting Babayo Misau from presenting himself as the substantive chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The order, granted pending the hearing and determination of a Motion on Notice, stems from a legal dispute between APC Concerned Citizens and Babayo Misau. The suit (No/BA/07/992/2023) brought by APC Concerned Citizens alleges that Misau violated party regulations and worked against the party’s interests in the recent state governorship election. Isa Mohammed, counsel to the plaintiffs, filed a motion, claiming that Misau’s actions contravened party laws and adversely affected the…
In a recent development, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to Farouk Adejoh, the spokesperson of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, to provide further details regarding his claims implicating Commissioner of Police Bethrand Onuoha in recruiting thugs for a specific political party in the state. SP William Ovye Aya, the spokesperson for the Kogi State Police Command, strongly condemned Adejoh’s statement, considering it a direct challenge to the integrity and authority of the Nigerian Police Force. Aya emphasized that Adejoh must substantiate his allegations against the State Police Command and the Commissioner of Police…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has administered the oath of office to Mayors and their deputies, appointed to oversee the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. Charging the newly sworn-in officials, Otti emphasized the importance of serving and securing their respective communities. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Michael Okpara auditorium in Umuahia, saw 34 appointees taking the oath of office. During his address, Governor Otti outlined the immediate priority for the new appointees, urging them to reinforce the security architecture in their respective local government areas. He made a resolute declaration that no part of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano has leveled accusations against the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), asserting that the latter is intensively attempting to sow discord and disrupt the tranquility of peaceful Kano through a series of allegedly sponsored failed protests. Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent APC member and former House of Representatives candidate from Madobi, Kura, Garun Mallam, voiced these concerns during a media briefing on Wednesday. Kwankwaso accused the NNPP of breaching the Peace Accord signed at the Police Headquarters by backing protests in the city. Highlighting the context, Kwankwaso stated, “We are all aware that the…
In a recent interview with Channels TV, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, declared that securing victory in Nigerian elections extends beyond the mere act of casting ballot papers. Doguwa, the former majority leader of the House of Representatives, offered his insights while responding to the controversy surrounding the Kano State Gubernatorial elections. He stressed that, in a democratic setting like Nigeria, various factors, including rules and regulations, play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of an election, emphasizing the crucial adherence to the rule of law. “When you ask…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally distanced itself from a purported protest that unfolded at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Lokoja, Kogi State. Issuing a statement on Thursday, Isaiah Davies Ijele, the Director General of New Media for MuriSam Campaign Council/SDP, clarified that those causing disruptions are not genuine SDP supporters but rather loyalists of the ruling party in Kogi State. Ijele emphasized that the SDP is a peace-oriented political party, with its ideology centered around promoting peace and pursuing justice through established democratic avenues. The party is currently seeking redress through the court, and Ijele…
In a scathing accusation, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State for allegedly undermining the rule of law through the recent appointment of caretaker committees for local government areas. The PDP, through its State Publicity Secretary, Chief Bemgba Iortyom (Vande-U-Mbaiwer), contends that the move lacks legal backing and raises doubts about the governor’s commitment to the promised autonomy for local government administration. According to the PDP’s statement, the appointment of caretaker committees for all 23 local government councils was executed without the required enabling law from the Benue State House of Assembly. The party…
Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, presented a comprehensive N714.4 billion appropriation bill for the upcoming 2024 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly on Wednesday. Governor Oborevwori outlined the budget, named ‘Budget of Hope and Optimism,’ which allocates N316.6 billion (44%) for recurrent expenditure and N397.9 billion (56%) for capital expenditure. In his address, the governor emphasized that this proposal, his first since taking office, is designed to drive sustainable economic growth, boost investments and productivity, improve the ease of doing business, and foster ample opportunities for citizen participation in the economy. Addressing specific allocations, Oborevwori detailed, “In…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has officially handed a Certificate of Return to Rauf Age-Suleiman, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, reaffirmed as the legitimate winner of the March 18 Amuwo-Odofin Constituency II House of Assembly election by the Court of Appeal. Professor Ayobami Salami, INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), presided over the presentation of the certificate on Wednesday. During the ceremony, Salami encouraged Age-Suleiman to contribute to the growth of his constituency and Nigeria as a whole, extending congratulations and prayers for wisdom in his responsibilities. “Nothing but prayers has made this a possibility. I…
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has raised allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing it of obstructing access to election materials used in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State. Following a directive from the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, INEC was ordered to grant SDP access for forensic assessment of the election materials. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Director of New Media for Muri/Sam Campaign Council/SDP, Isaiah Davies Ijele, expressed frustration, claiming that INEC had refused to comply with the court order. The statement highlighted, “Yesterday, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, our forensic experts visited…
Dino Melaye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recently concluded Kogi governorship poll, has unequivocally declared his decision not to contest the electoral victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 11, citing a loss of confidence in the judiciary. In a statement made on Wednesday, Melaye expressed his skepticism, asserting that the judiciary no longer serves as the last hope for ordinary Nigerians but has become a department under the control of the All Progressives Congress. “Judiciary is no longer the last hope of the ordinary people; it’s now a department under the All Progressives Congress,”…
A coalition comprising 100 pro-democracy groups has expressed satisfaction with the Appeal Court’s decision, which solidified Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s election triumph in Rivers State. In a unanimous ruling on Tuesday, the Appeal Court upheld the verdict of the Rivers State Governorship Election Tribunal, dismissing four appeals challenging Governor Fubara’s victory. Petitions lodged by Tonye Cole (All Progressives Congress), Beatrice Itubo (Labour Party), Innocent Ekwu (Allied People’s Movement), and Lulu Briggs Dumo (Accord Party) were all rejected by the Tribunal. Undeterred, the opposition parties pursued the matter to the Appeal Court, where the initial decision was confirmed. Governor Fubara, representing the…
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, affirmed the crucial importance of the current administration not failing the Nigerian people during President Bola Tinubu’s presentation of the 2024 appropriation bill. Addressing the assembly, Abbas acknowledged the challenging circumstances faced by millions of citizens, stressing that the government must provide swift and sustainable solutions to alleviate the difficulties faced by the people. “It is a well-known reality that millions of citizens are going through really difficult times. For this reason, they also look to the Tinubu-led government to provide quick and sustainable solutions,” stated Abbas. Highlighting President Tinubu’s antecedents and…
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun announced on Tuesday during a working visit to Adamawa State that he has obtained President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of 30,000 policemen annually. This significant increase, triple the previous annual recruitment of 10,000 under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, aims to address the overworking of police officers, according to the IGP. Egbetokun acknowledged the challenges faced by police officers, stating, “I know that as of today in Nigeria, one policeman does the job of two to three officers. I know how you are being overburdened.” Highlighting the evolution of…