The Director of Finance, Hadejia Jama’are River Basin, Alhaji Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, has dismissed the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) as lacking the political influence to hinder President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in northern Nigeria come 2027. Illiyasu Kwankwaso, a staunch supporter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, backed the position that the North should wait until 2031 to reclaim power. He accused the ACF of being politically irrelevant, questioning its ability to speak for the region. “Most of you in this forum were in power for decades, but what did you do for the…
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The Strengthening of Democracy in Nigeria Project has urged the decentralization of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance efficiency in electoral processes. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, the group’s Advocacy Lead, Ezenwa Nwagwu, also called on the National Assembly to prioritize electoral laws that promote inclusivity, such as diaspora voting. Nwagwu assured that civil society organizations (CSOs) would intensify advocacy for electoral reforms, ensuring judicial impartiality in electoral disputes and INEC’s independence and transparency in managing elections. He lamented the persistence of electoral malpractice, weak governance structures, political party inefficiencies, and growing public distrust…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced one Eze Kingsley to death by hanging for the murder of Wagbara David. Kingsley was found guilty of committing the crime on December 7, 2018, at No. 4, Rumumasi Community along the East-West Road, Port Harcourt. The convict, who was on trial for three counts of murder and infliction of grievous bodily harm, was reported to have stabbed David with a sharp object, leading to his death. A doctor at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) later confirmed David’s demise. Reports indicate that an argument…
Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has stated that his client is not avoiding trial but will challenge any court that fails to uphold the rule of law. Ejimakor made this known in a statement following a routine meeting between Kanu and his legal team at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility in Abuja. He emphasized that Kanu would no longer tolerate institutional bias against him in court proceedings. “During our visitation today, ONYENDU Mazi Nnamdi Kanu instructed us to convey to the civilised world his resolve to take his…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed Russia’s readiness to collaborate with international partners to help restore stability in Sudan. Lavrov made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf Al-Sharif, where he reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at normalizing the situation in the war-torn country. “As true friends, we are deeply concerned about the dramatic events unfolding in Sudan,” Lavrov said. “We are ready to join other external players in supporting efforts to normalise the situation.” He also noted that the full resumption of bilateral cooperation between Russia and Sudan would depend…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdulmajid Dan Bilki Commander, has expressed deep regret over his decision to campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 general election, citing the administration’s failure to meet Nigerians’ expectations. Speaking in a telephone interview with Daily Trust, Commander lamented that Tinubu’s leadership has disappointed many who voted for him. “In my entire life, I have never regretted an action as much as I regret campaigning for President Tinubu,” he stated. He acknowledged that while he remains an active APC member, he can no longer ignore the hardships Nigerians are…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of Yunusa Hudu Ari, the dismissed Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa State, over his recent comments on the 2023 governorship election. In a press briefing held in Yola, IPAC Chairman in Adamawa State, Bello Babajo, condemned Ari’s statements, describing them as a deliberate attempt to undermine Nigeria’s judiciary and democratic processes. He accused the former REC of making “deliberate and misleading” remarks and called for decisive action against individuals seeking to destabilize the electoral system. Ari, in a widely…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the Chairman of its Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Adolphus Wabara. Wabara’s suspension was carried out by the Abia State Working Committee (SWC) of the party during a meeting presided over by the State Chairman, Abraham Amah. Confirming the development, Amah told Newsmen that Wabara had indeed been suspended, promising to release further details in due course. “Yes, it is true. He has been suspended,” Amah stated. Political Power Struggle in PDP Wabara’s suspension is widely believed to be linked to the ongoing power tussle between loyalists of the Minister of the Federal Capital…
Several youth groups within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have declared their support for Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary, rejecting moves to replace him with former PDP Youth Leader, Sunday Ude-Okoye. The endorsement follows an ongoing leadership tussle between Anyanwu and Ude-Okoye over the National Secretary position. The PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) recently backed Ude-Okoye during a meeting in Abuja, a decision that Anyanwu dismissed, arguing that the tenure of 80% of the BoT members involved had already expired. “I’m a member of the BoT, I was not invited to the meeting, and neither was the…
A member of the House of Representatives, Amos Magaji, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, announced Magaji’s defection in a letter read on the floor of the lower legislative chamber on Tuesday. Magaji, who represents the Zangon Kataf/Jaba federal constituency in Kaduna State, cited the ongoing crisis within the PDP as the reason for his exit, stating that it had made it “impossible” for him to remain in the party. However, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda rejected the defection, insisting there was no crisis in…
Former spokesman of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has officially resigned from the party, citing internal conflicts and leadership challenges. Okonkwo, a Nollywood veteran, announced that his resignation will take effect on February 25, 2025. In a statement, he reaffirmed his commitment to good governance, stating that the Labour Party, in its current form, no longer aligns with his vision for Nigeria. “My entrance into politics is for good governance, and I will continue to work for it to ensure that Nigeria becomes a great country of incorruptible men. This aim can no longer be realized…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has expressed confidence that nothing will hinder his victory in the 2027 governorship election if he decides to seek a second term. Governor Fubara made this assertion on Tuesday while receiving a delegation of traditional rulers and leaders from the three Local Government Areas that constitute the Kalabari Ethnic Nationality in Rivers State. The delegation endorsed the governor for re-election, commending his leadership and commitment to infrastructural development, particularly the ongoing ₦200 billion Trans-Kalabari Road Project. In response, Governor Fubara reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to delivering tangible progress for the people of Rivers State, stressing…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday raided the Onitsha Bridgehead Drug Market in Anambra State, seizing suspected fake and adulterated pharmaceutical products. Leading the operation, Dr. Martin Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s Southeast Coordinator, told journalists that the crackdown was part of a nationwide effort to combat substandard and falsified medicines. He emphasized that the exercise, which follows extensive surveillance and data collection, would be thorough and continuous. “This operation is happening simultaneously in major drug markets across the Southeast. Some traders were found storing chemicals in one shop, keeping empty containers, and mislabeling unbranded medicines…
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has accused his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, of downplaying the lingering security crisis in the state. Ortom’s criticism follows Alia’s recent claim that armed attacks on residents have ceased since he assumed office. The governor reportedly made the statement while addressing a congregation at NKST Church, Ikpayongo, in Gwer East Local Government Area on Sunday. In a statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Tever Akase, Ortom condemned Alia’s remarks, describing them as misleading. “While we may not bother with the theatrics of the Governor and his inclination towards obfuscation, we find…
In a move to reduce the harmful effects of vehicle emissions on human health and the environment, the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has finalized plans to commence vehicle emission control across the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on OGEPA, Farouk Akintunde, disclosed this on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting with the transportation sector in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. According to Akintunde, the emission test will begin on March 1, 2025, with designated centers set up across the state for testing all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorbikes, buses, and tricycles. “This meeting is to inform you and…
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has described political rivalries in Nigeria as mere theatrics designed to entertain the public. Speaking at his 60th birthday thanksgiving service at St. Martin’s Catholic Church, Isan Ekiti, on Sunday, Fayemi noted that political disputes among politicians are not genuine. “All these things you read on social media are just for your entertainment,” he said, addressing those surprised by the presence of his political opponents at the event. He cited the attendance of former Governor Segun Oni and stated that another former governor, Ayodele Fayose, would have also been present if he…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has reinstated the elected local government chairmen and councillors sacked by Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke. In its judgment on Tuesday, the appellate court ordered the immediate resumption of office by the council officials, all of whom are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has filed an appeal against the ruling, while the state government has also submitted an application for a stay of execution pending the hearing of the appeal. Governor Adeleke had sacked the local government officials upon assuming office in November…
Gunmen have abducted three students of the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure (FECA) in Ondo State. The victims, all Industrial Training (IT) students, were kidnapped on Saturday evening while returning from a farm near Akure Airport. In addition to the students, the kidnappers also seized a farmer and a labourer near the farm in Oke Oge, Akure North Local Government Area, just a few kilometers from Akure Airport. Ransom Demand The abductors have reportedly contacted one of the victims’ families, demanding a N15 million ransom for their release. Security Response Confirming the incident, the Commander of Amotekun in Ondo State,…
Saudi Arabia has imposed a single-entry visa restriction on Nigeria and 13 other countries, limiting stays to 30 days per visit. The new policy applies to tourists, business travelers, and visitors to family members, but excludes applicants for Hajj, Umrah, diplomatic, or residency visas. Affected Countries Alongside Nigeria, the affected nations include: Algeria Bangladesh Egypt Ethiopia India Indonesia Iraq Jordan Morocco Pakistan Sudan Tunisia Yemen Reason for Visa Restriction Saudi authorities cited the misuse of multiple-entry visas, stating that some travelers have overstayed illegally or participated in Hajj without authorization. The kingdom enforces a strict Hajj quota per country, and…
The Rivers State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has indefinitely suspended its Caretaker Chairman, Hilda Dokubo, over allegations of gross misconduct, extortion, and negligence. Dokubo was suspended by her ward, Ward 3 in Asari-Toru Local Government Area (ASALGA), following multiple petitions against her. According to a statement obtained by DAILY POST and dated February 2, 2025, the suspension letter was jointly signed by: O. C. Princewill – Chairman, Ward 3 ASALGA Pastor Lucky Mac-Jaja Amachree – Vice Chairman, Ward 3 ASALGA Florence Solomon – Secretary, Ward 3 ASALGA Iwowari George – Women Leader, Ward 3 ASALGA The letter, addressed…