Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Uchenna Igwe, over alleged gross misconduct. The suspension was announced during a press conference held at the New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki. Governor Nwifuru stated that the commissioner was suspended for failing to address demands by civil servants at the local government level for the timely payment of gratuities. “My administration has implemented the autonomy of the local government system, with allocations from the Federal Allocation Account going directly to the councils’ accounts. Despite this, the commissioner failed to act on the directive to…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate rehabilitation and upgrade of Government Secondary School, Kabusa. The directive was issued on Tuesday during the inauguration of a 9.8-kilometre road construction project from Kabusa to Takushara, held at the school’s permanent site. Wike described the current state of the school building as unsuitable for delivering quality education to students. He assured residents of the area that the facility would be upgraded to meet acceptable standards, enabling it to provide quality education for children in the FCT. “Is this a school? I will not lie…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested two personnel from its Seme Command over their alleged involvement in the assault of two civilians, as seen in a recent viral video. Comptroller Kayode Kolade, the Comptroller of the Seme Area Command, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Seme. He stated that the officers were apprehended following a preliminary investigation into the incident. The viral video, which surfaced on Sunday, showed two residents being brutalized by Customs officers at a checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme expressway. The victims were reportedly attacked after being caught recording a video at the checkpoint.…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has called for the cancellation of the June 2024 local government elections conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (YSIEC), citing alleged irregularities. Speaking at a press briefing in Damaturu, the ADC’s Yobe State Chairman, Umar Kalli Alhaji, accused YSIEC of violating the 2022 Electoral Act by failing to notify political parties six months before the election. Alhaji claimed the commission’s actions effectively barred the ADC from participating in the polls. “It is important to know that ADC, as a registered political party, has not been properly informed by YSIEC about the…
The Akure Division of the Federal High Court, Ondo State, on Monday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to disqualify the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate and his deputy in the recently concluded gubernatorial election. The suit was filed by Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate and second runner-up in the election, who challenged the eligibility of Olayide Adelami, the deputy governor-elect. Ajayi, through his counsel, M. Ndoka (SAN), argued that Adelami submitted inconsistent names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) before the election. The plaintiff alleged that Adelami was known by multiple conflicting names, including Adelami Owolabi…
The Edo State chapters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are locked in a war of words over the construction of the state’s first flyover at Ramat Park, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area. The project, flagged off last month by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has drawn sharp criticism from the PDP. At a press briefing on November 26, 2024, Dr. Anthony Aziegbemi, chairman of the PDP caretaker committee in Edo State, alleged that the contract for the flyover violated standard procurement procedures. Aziegbemi described the project as a “white elephant” initiative aimed at rewarding political…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reported the successful outcome of an operation conducted by officers from the Zone 7 Command and the National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) in Abuja. In a statement issued on Monday by Police spokesman ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi via X, it was revealed that the operation led to the arrest of 113 foreign nationals involved in sophisticated cybercrime activities, including internet fraud and marketing scams. The arrests took place on November 3, 2024, in the Jahi area of Abuja, where substantial evidence crucial to the syndicate’s cyber operations was uncovered. Items recovered during the operation included: A…
The lawmaker representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed strong support for the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria, following the Supreme Court ruling on July 11, 2024, which upheld this autonomy. Speaking at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of Representatives on Monday, the former Edo State Governor emphasized the crucial role of local government chairmen in governance, particularly in ensuring accountability and effective resource management. He stressed that local government chairmen, due to their proximity to the people, bear significant responsibilities in providing essential infrastructure like roads, hospitals, and other public…
The South-South National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Victor Giadom, has described the Rivers State congress as a critical step toward the party’s goal of reclaiming political control in the state. Speaking during the congress, Giadom assured party members that fairness and equity would guide all leadership decisions moving forward. He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its active monitoring of the process and expressed confidence that credible leaders would emerge to steer the party for the next four years. “The process of claiming the Rivers State Government House will start from today,” Giadom…
The Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as part of efforts to address the ongoing unrest in the South-East region. In a statement issued by NUF President Augustine Chukwudum and Secretary-General Tony Igbokwe, the group stated that Kanu’s continued detention has contributed to the disruption of daily life in the region, including the frequent Monday sit-at-home protests that have severely impacted the local economy and education system. The group highlighted the significant financial losses and academic setbacks caused by these protests, which have…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has confirmed Chief Paulinus Akpeki as the Acting State Chairman of the party. The confirmation was made in line with Article 14:2(iii) of the APC Constitution, which outlines the succession process in the absence of the State Chairman. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Delta APC Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, Esq., the party clarified that its State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, is currently on medical vacation and had formally notified the State Working Committee (SWC) through a written communication. Following a review of the letter and the party’s constitutional provisions,…
An early morning fire on Monday engulfed a market in Trademore Estate, along Airport Road, Abuja, destroying several properties. The cause of the fire, which started around 4:00 a.m., has not yet been determined. However, a resident who spoke to Vanguard suggested that an electrical fault might have triggered the incident. “We do not yet know the cause of the fire, but we cannot rule out an electrical issue,” the resident said. Men of the Federal Fire Service arrived at the scene about two hours after the fire began and successfully extinguished the flames. Details on the extent of the…
Senator Seriake Dickson has voiced his support for the tax reform bills currently being considered by the National Assembly, stating that there is nothing inherently wrong with the proposed legislation. However, he emphasized the need for extensive consultations to address concerns raised by stakeholders. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, the former Bayelsa State governor described the revenue-sharing model proposed in the bills as fair and a step towards addressing longstanding inequities. “There is nothing unfair in the revenue-sharing model proposed in the bills,” Dickson said, adding that the ongoing debates and disagreements surrounding the bills reflect…
The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that purportedly shows uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of a tanker accident. In a statement issued on Monday via X (formerly Twitter), Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the individuals in the video are not officers of the Nigeria Police Force. “The viral video circulating in the media that depicts uniformed personnel in camouflage scooping fuel from the wreckage of an accidented tanker was just released to discredit the Nigeria Police Force,” the statement read. Adejobi explained that the individuals…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the successful foiling of a terrorist attack on the Jakana Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno State. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the attack, which occurred on November 28 at about 1:00 a.m., was met with strong resistance from police operatives. “The resistance left many of the attackers with varying degrees of bullet wounds, while a police officer sustained injuries and is currently responding to treatment,” Adejobi said in the statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. In another development, police operatives in Sokoto State, in collaboration with…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has expressed concern over the rising cost of food in Nigeria, describing it as worrisome and unbearable for the masses. Oyintiloye, a former member of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, spoke with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, highlighting the severe impact of escalating food prices on Nigerians. He noted that the significant increase in the cost of foodstuffs has made it increasingly difficult for many citizens to afford nutritious meals. “The rise in food prices is mostly caused by insecurity, high transportation costs, climate change, and the…
Some past leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State have expressed concern over the alleged declining fortunes of the party in the state. The APC stakeholders, under the banner of “Concerned APC Members,” held a meeting in Yola on Sunday to address the state of the party and called for urgent reconciliation efforts to reposition it. They warned that unless the party resolves its internal issues, it risks losing the 2027 governorship election, just as it did in 2019 and 2023. Speaking during the meeting, the group’s leader and former state deputy chairman, Saidu Naira,…
Veteran columnist Bolanle Bolawole has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently restructure Nigeria, warning that failing to address the nation’s foundational issues could render his administration’s achievements unsustainable. In his latest opinion piece titled Tell Tinubu Before It Is Too Late, Bolawole argued that despite Tinubu’s commendable strides in economic reforms, the current system remains a ticking time bomb. Drawing parallels with past administrations, he noted that it took former President Muhammadu Buhari just eight years to erode the progress made under his predecessors. “No matter how well Tinubu revamps the economy, if he fails to address the…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the economic policies implemented since his assumption of office are beginning to yield the desired outcomes, despite their initial harsh impact on Nigerians. Speaking at the 34th and 35th convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Tinubu, represented by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, emphasized the necessity of the policies to address the country’s economic challenges. The President highlighted the transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-focused one, noting the importance of national unity and collective support in achieving sustainable growth. “The need to salvage…
Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has officially announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chidoka disclosed his decision during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today program, revealing that he had submitted his resignation letter to his ward in Anambra State. The former minister explained that his departure from the PDP was driven by his desire to focus on his non-profit organization, the Athena Centre, as well as his commitment to working with Nigerians who share his vision for political reform and evidence-based governance. “Earlier today, I sent a letter to my ward in Anambra State resigning…