Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, Enugu State police command, have arrested one Uchenna Ikwuegbu, who was allegedly on the brink of launching a robbery attack on residents of Maryland axis of Enugu metropolis. The suspect, 17, who hails from Odida-Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, residing at 10, Road 23, Upper-North, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, was arrested on February 16, on a tip-off, with a locally-made pistol, cut to size with two live cartridges. In his confession, the suspect blamed his demanding girlfriend for his predicament. He said: “I acquired the gun from a timber mill at…
Author: Wale Adebayo
A total of 8,046 people were affected by fire and wind storm disasters between January and February 2015 in three South West states. This was disclosed by the National Emergency Management Agency. Lagos, Oyo, and Ogun States recorded the figures in seven major incidents, the agency said in a statement Sunday. Ibrahim Farinloye, NEMA South West Spokesperson, said that 1,064 persons were affected in Lagos. “Iwaya community recorded 652 persons while Berlin Street, Marina fire disasters with 412 traders have been provided with plenteous relief materials by NEMA through Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA),” Mr. Farinloye said. “In Ogun…
President Goodluck Jonathan has showered encomiums on Pastor Enoch Adeboye for his continued service to providing productive spiritual leadership for members of his church and Christians in Nigeria. In a letter, which he personally wrote to congratulate the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God on the occasion of his 73rd birthday today, the President also expressed his profound appreciation of the prayerful support which Pastor Adeboye gives to the present Administration. “It gives me great pleasure to felicitate with you on the occasion of your 73rd birthday. “Our Administration and the Nigerian nation owe you a debt…
The People’s Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) alleged yesterday that spent N5 billion for the appearance of its Presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari at the Chatham House in London last Thursday. It, however, described the speech as a jamboree and monumental failure. “It is quite interesting to note that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is describing the appearance of its presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari last Thursday, at the Chatham House in London, as successful. This is not so and in fact the contrary is the case. The truth is that the outing was a monumental failure,” the Director, Media…
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose has urged Nigerians to appeal to the former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu and his cabal to allow the All Progressive Congress(APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, to attend properly to his health. He said they were pushing the former head of state too much because of their selfish interests. “since last week Thursday, that Buhari appeared for less than two hours at the Chatham House where he said his doctors certified him fit and that he was returning to Nigeria for the ‘final onslaught on the PDP,’ he has simply disappeared from public glare.”…
An Osun-based civil society group, the Osun Progressives Left has warned against further postponement of the general elections or removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attairu Jega, as well as the involvement of military in democratic process. The group likened President Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership style to that of a former leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler, who started World War II, and former President of Ivory Coast, Laurent Gbagbo, who refused to hand over power after losing election. “Ivory coast crisis started with election postponement. It degenerated to ethnical crisis and to a full war.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Organization (APCPCO) says the return of queues at filling stations and the recent gross reduction in the hours of electricity supply across the country are sad reminders of the failure of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)-led Federal Government. The APC wondered how the ruling PDP has found it hard to ensure that its citizens enjoy regular fuel supply being an oil producing country after 16 years in power. It has also been unable to provide stable electricity having privatized the power sector. “For the people of Nigeria to be again confronted with the…
PRESS RELEASE The All Progressives Congress has raised an alarm over the relentless scheming by the Jonathan administration and the Peoples Democratic Party to push for another postponement of the 2015 general elections. The APC accused the PDP of trying to perfect a rigging plan in the interim and called for the imposition of global sanctions on whoever scuttles the polls. In a statement issued in Dubai on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed, the party said the multi-pronged efforts to prevent the elections from holding as rescheduled include the use of some 23 portfolio political parties to…
PRESS RELEASE The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their renewed solidarity and overwhelming support for President Goodluck Jonathan and other PDP candidates in the 2015 general elections, vowing to reciprocate by working harder, more than ever before, in ensuring more prudent management of resources at all levels. The party, which noted that it is already coasting to victory with the support of the people, said its National Chairman, Ahmadu Mu’azu, has directed all PDP candidates as well as would-be government appointees under the party to prepare to go the extra mile to make huge sacrifices…
Former Managing Director of defunct Nigerian Airways and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, Air Commodore Peter Gana, rtd., has warned politicians in the country not to drag the military into the murky waters of partisan politics. Mr. Gana, who gave the warning while speaking with newsmen in the build up to the March 28 and April 11 general elections, noted that “the military all over the world is a unifying force for every nation”, stressing that the military should be allowed to complement the efforts of the police during the elections. The PDP chieftain advised…
SEN. BINDO JIBRILLA CAMPAIGNING DURING THE ABORTED Adamawa GUBER BY-ELECTION The All Progressives Congress, Adamawa State chapter, is set to re-launch its campaign across the 21 local governments of the state ahead of the March 28 and April 11 elections. While making the disclosure during a stakeholders meeting in Yola, the Adamawa State capital on Saturday, the Director General of Jibrilla Bindo Governorship Campaign Organization, Abdurrahaman Jimeta, said the move was to enhance the chances of the party in the rescheduled elections. Jimeta noted that the rescheduled campaign tour that would commence on March 6 would be the third time…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will only be re-admitted into Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, if he tenders an “unreserved apology” to the party, a top official has said. Walid Jibrin, Secretary of the PDP Board of Trustees, stated this at his country home in Marmara, Nasarawa State, on Saturday. The former president caused quite a stir over a week ago when he publicly returned his membership card to the chairman of the party in his ward, who in turn, tore it to shreds, signaling Mr. Obasanjo’s exit from the ruling party. Speaking at a ceremony to announce the defection…
A suspected female suicide bomber, who was targeting the ever-busy Muda Lawal market in Bauchi State metropolis, has been set ablaze by an irate mob. The mob were said to have carried out jungle justice on the lady after she refused to subject herself to a routine stop and search at the entrance of the market, fuelling suspicion that she was a member of Boko Haram, whose insurgency including use of suicide female bombers has resulted in the death of about 20,000 people including in Bauchi. It was learnt that lady was carrying a bag, which upon opening it by…
The Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, Mr. Freddy Ndigbara, kidnapped by gunmen eight days ago, has regained his freedom. Ndigbara was kidnapped in his community, Kaani in Khana Local Government Area last Saturday while preparing for the All Progressives Congress ward rally. The kidnappers reportedly stormed the rally ground where Ndigbara was supervising the setting up of canopies, went straight for him and forced him into a waiting Toyota Highlander vehicle. Ndigbara’s wife, Joyce, said on Saturday that her husband was blindfolded by his captors for many days before he was eventually released. The…
The #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG) advocacy group has stated that the six weeks countdown which it started, was a monitoring initiative to help it follow actively developments about the counterinsurgency/rescue operations as conveyed by the federal government The group in a statement signed by one its co-convener, Dr (Mrs) Oby Ezekwesili in Abuja, stated that the countdown aligned with the timeframe the federal Government gave for collaborating with neighbouring multinational joint task forces to end the Boko Haram insurgency, reclaiming all the territories occupied by the insurgents and bringing back the abducted Chibok girls. “The timeline formed the basis for the shift…
The Ekiti State Government has urged residents to shun acts capable of breaching the peace in the build-up to the forthcoming general elections. Speaking with journalists in Ado Ekiti, the state capital yesterday, Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Modupe Alade, said no blood of Ekiti citizen was worth shedding because of anybody’s ambition. The SSG also urged parents to warn their children and wards against being used by politicians to unleash mayhem on the people. Alade said, “We hope it will be ballot without blood. There is no blood worth shedding. We won’t allow bloodshed in Ekiti because the Governor of this State,…
The controversial Assistant-Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 2, comprising Lagos and Ogun States Police Command, has said he was quoted out of context in reports that he ordered policemen to kill 20 civilians for every officer killed in the forthcoming general elections. Mbu, in a statement signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Olugbemiga Adeoye, explained that he only “advised his policemen not to be cowardly but to be guided by Force Order 237 on the use of their firearms”. According to him, the firearms are not only meant to defend themselves but also others…
The leadership of the Urhobo National Youth Council, UNYC, has described as unwarranted and undemocratic, calls by members of the Asari Dokubo-led Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force for sack of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahirhu Jega. UNYC in a statement signed by its National President, Comrade Monday Oyeghe yesterday, stated that INEC is a public institution whose actions are covered by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, warning that it is undemocratic to call for the sack of its chairman. The statement reads: “It is the height of fallacy to describe Jega…
The umbrella body of self-determination groups in the South West region of Nigeria, the Coalition of Oodua Self-Determination Group (COSEG), has warned of dire consequences, if the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attairu Jega, is removed before the March 28 and April 11 general elections. The group also commended the Senate of the Federal Republic for stepping down the screening and confirmation of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as minister. The COSEG, yesterday in a statement signed by its Chairman, Ifedayo Ogunlana, and Secretary, Rasaq Olokoba, stated that the attempt to remove Jega is part of the grand…
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has expressed shock and disbelief over the death of his former aide-de-camp, Chris Eza, who was killed in Bauchi on Thursday night at a check-point by a police corporal. Until he was shot to death by the unnamed police corporal in yet-to-be unraveled circumstances, Eza was the Commanding Officer, Mobile Police Force 10, in Bauchi. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Sunny Ogefere, said Uduaghan was visibly shocked and speechless when the news of the death of Eza, a Superintendent of Police, got to him. The governor added, “This is heartbreaking; it is…