The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has advised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to abandon its ambitions of winning elections in Anambra State, citing a lack of political structure and presence in the state. APGA National Chairman, Sly Ezeokenwa, issued the statement on Friday in Abuja while responding to remarks by APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, who urged party loyalists to work toward bringing Anambra under APC’s control, starting with the 2025 governorship election. Ezeokenwa dismissed Ganduje’s call as unrealistic, asserting that APC has no operational base in Anambra. “The APC is not a political party that exists in…
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The 2023 presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, have dismissed claims of planning for the 2027 presidential election. The clarification follows their recent breakfast meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, which sparked speculations about a potential political alliance. In a viral video, Atiku and Obi were seen seated together at a dining table, sharing a meal before attending an event. However, both camps have stated that the meeting was purely social and had no political undertones. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, described the meeting as a reunion of two old friends.…
Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has emerged as a key figure in Nigeria’s political landscape with over two decades of uninterrupted political service. As speculations mount regarding his alleged ambition to contest the Ogun State governorship seat in 2027, his political moves and strategies continue to draw attention. In 2023, Senator Adeola, who previously represented Lagos West Senatorial District, made a bold political shift by contesting and winning the Ogun West Senatorial seat. This transition came amidst allegations that he had strategically aligned himself with Governor Dapo Abiodun’s re-election bid, positioning himself as a potential contender…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has appointed James Atung Kanyip as the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mallam Ibraheem Musa, several other appointments were also announced. They include: Ibrahim Tanko Mohammed – Commissioner for Finance Barde Yunana Markus – Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Farida Abubakar Ahmed – Executive Director (Radio), Kaduna State Media Corporation (KSMC) Vitus Azuka Ewuzie – Senior Special Assistant, Legal Matters Francis Damina – Senior Special Assistant, Research and Documentation Victor Mathew Bobai – Senior Special Assistant, Public Affairs Abdulmutallib Isah –…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Saturday hosted the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to a breakfast meeting at his residence in Adamawa State. In a video shared on his X handle, Atiku was seen walking alongside Obi into the dining area of his home. This is the second known meeting between the two politicians this year. In May, Atiku hosted Obi at his Abuja residence, fueling speculations about a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2019, had Obi as his running mate during that election.…
Organized labour in Cross River State has threatened to embark on an industrial action over the state government’s failure to implement the new minimum wage of N70,000. Speaking on Saturday in Calabar, the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in the state, Mr. Monday Ogbodum, reaffirmed that the strike, coordinated by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), would commence at midnight on Sunday if the wage demands were not met. Ogbodum disclosed that negotiations with the state government were ongoing but stressed that the talks would not deter labour unions from proceeding with the strike if the new wage regime…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of mismanaging state resources and falling short of expectations despite substantial financial inflows. Speaking on Thursday during the governor’s second-anniversary celebration in Osogbo, APC spokesperson Kola Olabisi alleged that the state government received significant federal allocations and grants between January 2023 and September 2024. However, he claimed the administration has failed to translate these funds into meaningful development or impactful projects for residents. According to Olabisi, “From January 2023 to September 2024, Osun State received N385 billion from federal allocation, grants, and internally generated…
The Federal Government will on Friday arraign 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, mostly of Chinese and Malaysian origin, alongside 17 Nigerian collaborators, over alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities threatening national security. The suspects were apprehended during a coordinated raid conducted by the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command, Abuja, in collaboration with the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC). The operation took place on Saturday, November 3, 2024, at a building in the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja. According to sources, the suspects were found using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the reappointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), of Nigeria’s unwavering support as she begins her second term. Tinubu extended his congratulations to Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous re-election, emphasizing that her appointment reflects the international community’s trust in her leadership. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to head the 164-member WTO, will begin her second four-year term on September 1, 2025, after her first term concludes on August 31, 2025. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu…
As Christmas approaches, the Warri Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Graham Imadeh, has declared that the crime rate in the city is at a near-zero level. Speaking to our correspondent via WhatsApp, ACP Imadeh attributed the low crime rate to proactive measures and strategic policing efforts. “We are building on the gains and constantly reviewing our crime prevention and detection strategies,” he stated. The police chief also assured residents of a secure yuletide season, highlighting ongoing collaborations with other security agencies to maintain peace and safety across Warri and its environs. “All hands are on deck in…
The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, challenging the judgment of the Benue State High Court, which reinstated Austin Agada and other executives of the party. The appeal, filed on Friday by the APC through its counsel, Mathew Burkaa (SAN), seeks to overturn the ruling delivered by Justice T.A. Kume on November 28, 2024, in favor of Agada in a case involving the enforcement of fundamental human rights. In addition to the appeal, the APC has filed a motion at the High Court for a stay…
A High Court in Makurdi has ordered the reinstatement of Mr. Austin Agada and other elected executives of the Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), whose tenures were terminated by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Tertsegha Kume granted the order in a suit filed by Agada and eight others challenging the abrupt termination of their tenures. The plaintiffs contended that their removal violated the provisions of Articles 12(11), 17(i), and 21.1 of the APC Constitution (2022, as amended) and Section 223(2) of the Nigerian Constitution (1999, as amended). They argued…
The presentation of the Ogun State 2025 Appropriation Bill by Governor Dapo Abiodun to the State House of Assembly has been postponed. The budget presentation, originally scheduled for Friday, November 29, 2024, was deferred to a later date, according to a statement issued on Thursday by the Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Sakiru Adebakin. Adebakin noted that a new date for the annual budget presentation would be announced in due course. He also expressed the Assembly’s regret over any inconvenience caused by the postponement. Further details are expected as the situation unfolds.
The Nigerian Army has cautioned against the misuse of social media, warning that its reckless use is fueling insecurity and threatening the country’s peaceful coexistence. Major General A.A. Ayanuga, Commander of the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command, issued the warning in Lokoja during the 38th edition of the Nigerian Army Social Media Seminar. Themed “Cultivating a Culture of Security Awareness Through Social Media,” the event highlighted the dual impact of social media on national security. The Role of Social Media in Security Major General Ayanuga emphasized that social media, while a powerful tool for communication and connection, has also become…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has upheld an appeal by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), affirming Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the party’s national chairman. In its judgment delivered on Wednesday, the apex court also imposed a fine of ₦20 million on Edozie Njoku for filing what it described as a frivolous lawsuit at the FCT High Court, Bwari. Federal High Court Ruling Against Njoku This judgment comes days after the Federal High Court in Abuja barred Njoku from parading himself as APGA’s national chairman. Justice James Omotosho had ruled that no valid court order or judgment, including one from the…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nanfwang Gunat, has cautioned legislators across the country against passing a vote of confidence on the party’s embattled National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. Gunat, who was a member of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council (North Central Support Groups Coordination), stressed that any such endorsement would be a betrayal of the North Central region, which has been advocating to reclaim the party’s chairmanship position following the resignation of Abdullahi Adamu. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Gunat alleged that Ganduje was lobbying both former and serving lawmakers from state…
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has offered N50 million to the immediate past governor, Godwin Obaseki, if he can freely walk through the streets of Benin City and receive a warm welcome from residents. This challenge was issued by Prince Kassim Afegbua, a chieftain of the party and member of the Edo State Assets Verification Committee, during a press briefing held shortly after the committee’s inauguration by Governor Monday Okpebholo at the Government House in Benin City. Response to PDP Criticism Afegbua used the platform to address allegations and criticisms leveled against the two-week-old administration…
A bill seeking the creation of Ijebu State from Ogun State has passed its first reading in the Senate, marking the initial step in the legislative process. The bill, titled the “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2024 (Creation of Ijebu State),” was sponsored by Senator Gbenga Daniel, representing Ogun East Senatorial District. During Tuesday’s plenary session, Senate Majority Leader Michael Opeyemi Bamidele of the All Progressives Congress (APC) formally introduced the proposal. Senate President Godswill Akpabio facilitated the process, allowing the bill to proceed to its first reading. Legislative Process and Advocacy The bill will…
The Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned one Bukar Umar Alhaji before Justice Muhammad Maina of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. The defendant was charged with two counts of obtaining by false pretense and criminal misappropriation involving N2,100,000. According to the EFCC, the defendant, alongside an accomplice identified as Babagoni Umar (now at large), allegedly defrauded one Ibrahim Ismail in March 2022 under the pretext of selling two plots of land in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State. The prosecution stated that the land in question did not belong…
The studio section of Radio Nigeria, located at Plot 35, Ikoyi Road, Lagos, was engulfed by fire on Wednesday night, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, confirmed the incident in a statement shared via the agency’s official X handle. According to Adeseye, firefighters from Dolphin, Ebute Elefun, and Oba Oniru Fire Stations were the first responders at the scene. They were joined by the Federal Fire Service, the Nigerian Police, and other emergency responders, who collaborated to extinguish the blaze. “The firefighters met the fire well-alight due…