Japan’s defense chief on Saturday ordered troops to activate missile interceptors and get ready to shoot down fragments from a North Korean satellite that may fall on the Japanese territory. North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un said earlier this week that its first military spy satellite that will be launched at an unspecified date. North Korea has test-fired about 100 missiles since early last year, saying it was responding to joint U.S.-South Korean military drills that it calls an invasion rehearsal. Several of the missiles flew over Japan or landed off the northern Japanese coast. Last week, North Korea test-launched…
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The senatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 general election, Comrade Chika Idoko, has taken his case, seeking to disqualify all the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the Supreme Court. This follows judgments from both the Federal High Court, Enugu, and the Court of Appeal, also sitting in Enugu, which had, in their judgments, ruled that Comrade Idoko has no locus standi to initiate the cases against the PDP candidates. Idoko’s case against PDP began in the middle of the year 2022 when he went to court to seek the disqualification of all…
A member of the House of Representatives, Lawrence Ayeni said 14 of his supporters were murdered days before the general election. The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain made the revelation on Thursday during his annual Ramadan lecture in Ilesa. The lawmaker represents Atakumosa East/Atakumosa West/Ilesa East/Ilesa West Federal Constituency. Sanya Ominrin of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) polled 41,437 votes to defeat Ayeni at the February 25 National Assembly poll. Ayeni disclosed that he lost due to threats and thuggery but called on the people to embrace peace for the progress and unity of Nigeria. “I cannot blame my supporters…
Since the February 25 presidential election, Nigerians have been waking up to one news or another concerning some of the most popular candidates. One of such candidates is Mr. Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP. It is no longer news that some of the presidential candidates have been accused of embezzling public funds, trading in narcotics and money laundering. But Peter Obi who is dubbed “Mr Clean ”, is now facing myriads of controversies, especially from members of the opposition camps. In 2021, a Pandora Paper investigation had alleged that Obi operated foreign bank accounts and…
AbdulMajid Dan Bilki Kwamanda, an ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, has warned President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to refuse alleged moves by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s secret moves to dump the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, for the All Progressives Congress, APC. Kwamanda cautioned Tinubu that bringing Kwankwaso into the APC would cause serious fracas among party loyalists. While reacting to news of alleged secret meetings between Kwankwaso and the President-elect aiming at bringing the former Kano Governor back to the party, he warned that “we will fight to a standstill, this move, no matter what will not happen to the…
The Benue State Government has issued a response to the clarifications made by the Presidency regarding President Muhammadu Buhari’s involvement in the security situation in the State. In social commentaries on the security situation, the supposed poor intervention by President Buhari has been blamed on Governor Samuel Ortom’s stiff opposition to intervention. However, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nathaniel Ikyur, has issued a statement in response to the Presidency’s comments. Ortom blames the presidency for Fulani militias The statement indicates that with the latest position of the Presidency, it has become apparent that the killings in the state…
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa on his re-election. Abubakar in a statement thanked the people of Adamawa for re-electing Fintiri. The News Agenmcy of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fintiri won the election which went into re-run after he scored a total of 430, 861 votes to defeat his closest rival, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Aisha Binani, who scored 398,788 votes. “The lesson from this exercise and others is the need for Nigerians to be vigilant and never give in to anti-democratic forces whose objective is to…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has has advised churches to be wary of politicians who only come to them during election. Wike spoke at the inauguration of Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls School (ACMGS) road in Elelenwo Town of Obio/Akpor LGA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He said churches should be able to understand and identify those who believe in their faith. He said, “The church should always identify with those who from the beginning had always worked with them. Not with those, when election comes, they come and talk to you that they are Christians. “Christianity is not only…
Zelensky believes Tinubu’s visit will strengthen the dialogue between Nigeria and Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine has congratulated Bola Tinubu on his election as Nigeria’s 16th president. Zelensky sent his congratulatory message almost two months after Tinubu was declared the winner of the February 25 presidential election. In a letter to the president-elect, the president of Ukraine praised Tinubu over his victory. Zelensky also seized the opportunity to invite the former governor of Lagos to his war-torn country, saying he is confident that Tinubu’s visit would strengthen the dialogue between Nigeria and Ukraine. The letter reads, “Please accept…
Buhari expresses eagerness to return home after eight years of leading Nigeria, during his final Sallah homage held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a recent statement made at the 9th and final Sallah homage held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his eagerness to return home after eight years of governing Nigeria. Buhari wore 3 caps The President, who has served in various capacities throughout his career, including governor, minister, head of state, and President, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the country. He thanked the people of Abuja for their tolerance…
Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has expressed his concerns over the stealing of government assets in the twilight of his administration. Speaking at the State Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Calabar, during the swearing-in ceremony of Udiba Udiba as the Commissioner for Assets Management, and Martins Osibe as a Commissioner in the Cross River Civil Service Commission, Ayade announced the disbandment of the state’s Scrap Metal Regulatory Agency, which he accused of engaging in unwholesome activities. Ayade explains why government assets are missing According to the governor, the office of the Commissioner for Assets Management is tasked…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has restated his belief in the ability of Nigerian youths to propel the country to greatness. This was contained in a series of tweets posted on his official handle on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, where he laid bare his mind on recent happenings in the country, including the controversial Adamawa State governorship supplementary election. He noted that those events underlined the importance of adhering to the rule of law, adding that he remains committed to serving the Nigerian people as well as creating a greater…
Political analysts believe that elections are preceded by activities of politicians in the areas of campaign, realignment in the political scheme of things, subterfuge and intrigues, among other strategies, to win. From the onset of the race to the exalted Lugard House, Kogi Governor’s Office, Lokoja on April 11 with primary elections, various political party loyalists had begun ploy to ensure that their respective political party remains relevant. Promise Ogbodu, a legal practitioner, notes that the primaries and the results had left much to be desired by which stakeholders could identify the good and the bad sides of whatever roles…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to the claim by Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State that INEC officials attempted to undermine last Saturday’s election. Binani, who was prematurely declared the winner of the election by a Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Hudu Yunusa-Ari while collation was ongoing, accused some INEC national officers of taking over the collation of results through the backdoor. The governorship candidate in a statement on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, said the INEC officers made the move after meeting with the incumbent governor of Adamawa State…
Labour Party Coalition for True Democracy, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to review the Enugu governorship election like they did in Adamawa. Mr Ken Asogwa , Spokesman of the coalition, at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja alleged that the same scenario in Enugu played out in Adamawa but with different outcome. Asogwa said that what took place in Enugu on March 18 was exactly what emboldened the Adamawa Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) to attempt to usurp the powers of the Adamawa State Returning Officer in such a shameful manner. “You may recall that in…
Reiterating that the United States supports a resolution of the India-China border dispute through a negotiated settlement and direct conversations between the two countries, a top Biden Administration official has said that Washington has seen “little evidence” that Beijing is seriously approaching the talks with a sense of goodwill. Indian and Chinese troops are locked in a three-year confrontation in certain friction points in eastern Ladakh. India has maintained that its bilateral ties with China cannot be normal unless there is peace in the border areas. “Our position on India’s border dispute with China is long-standing. We support a resolution…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Friday, revealed that it is unaware of the whereabouts of its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu Ari. Last Saturday, Ari caused a major controversy when he declared Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the Adamawa supplementary governorship election. Ari had declared Binani the winner of the supplementary election while INEC was yet to conclude the collation of results. But, INEC countered Ari’s declaration and announced Ahmadu Fintri winner of the election after counting of results. However, INEC’s spokesman, Festus Okoye, said Ari had not…
A religious leader and a chieftain of the Yoruba Elders’ Union (YEU), Dr. Joshua Foluso Oguntuase, has cited the petition of the Action Alliance (AA) in the Court of Appeal (Presidential Election Petition Tribunal) as one that can have adverse effects on Nigeria’s democracy. He urged all parties involved to settle out of court for better understanding and peaceful coexistence. In a statement he issued in Kaduna on Friday, Oguntuase explained that the petition is series-wound of court cases involving the Action Alliance (AA) and Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in particular and the court, saying that the court has…
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has expressed worries over the last presidential election. Atiku lamented that the outcome of the election has deeply divided Nigeria. The PDP flagbearer was the first runner up to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu during the election. In his message to felicitate with Muslims over the Eid-el-Fitr celebration, Atiku said Nigeria needs harmony and peace. The PDP flagbearer urged Muslims to work towards uniting Nigeria. He cautioned Nigerians against giving up despite the divisive nature of the nation’s politics. According to Atiku: “Let me join other leaders in congratulating my fellow…
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has said that zoning in the legislature is not constitutional. He said anybody from any part of the country can assume any position. Yari disclosed this at his Talata-Mafara country home while fielding questions from newsmen, saying that the legislature is an arm of government on its own. He said that members of the National Assembly have a way of selecting their leaders irrespective of tribe and religion. “The constitution allows anyone to seek any position irrespective of tribe or religion, since one has the support of his colleagues”, he added.…