nigeria politics
18 Dec
The Edo State House of Assembly’s suspension of all elected chairmen and vice-chairmen across the 18 local government councils has sparked widespread outrage, with critics describing the move as a blatant violation of the Nigerian Constitution and the recent Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy. The House acted on a petition submitted by Governor…
22 Nov
The Edo State PDP Secretariat on Airport Road, Benin City, became a flashpoint of political tension on Thursday as armed thugs stormed the premises, vandalising property and allegedly targeting election petition documents. Eyewitnesses identified the attackers as being allegedly led by "Kapuepue," the younger brother of APC youth leader Tony Kabaka. Chanting war songs and…
15 Oct
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, held his first formal meeting with the newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen on Monday, 7th October 2024, at the Executive Council chambers in Uyo. During the meeting, the Governor emphasised the importance of unity and collaborative leadership as the chairpersons assume their respective roles. A notable highlight…
7 Sep
The opposition coalition has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), did not conducted any congress in Rivers State, contrary to reports of the charadee orchestrated by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The coalition in a statement issued in Abuja said if anything of a sort actually happened at the…
3 Sep
The Concerned Rivers People (CRP) has criticised the recent intervention by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum in the ongoing political conflict in Rivers State. The group accused the forum of failing to address the situation in a manner that fosters justice, peace, and stability. In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by its…
29 May 2024
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing the Delta Central Senatorial District, has extended his congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his first anniversary in office. In a press release marking the occasion, Senator Dafinone acknowledged the challenges faced over the past year but affirmed that Nigeria is on the right path towards economic recovery and growth. "On…
27 May 2024
Governors and leaders of the ruling APC in North Central Nigeria held a high-powered zonal meeting on Saturday to discuss the party's growth and the region's developmental priorities. The meeting, held in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, commended President Bola Tinubu for his impressive handling of national issues, including reforms expected to enhance sustainable…
26 May 2024
Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, a constitutional lawyer and member of the Opposition Lawmakers Coalition, has alleged a controversial attempt by outgoing Local Government Council Chairmen in Rivers State to secure a court injunction allowing them to continue receiving monthly allocations post-tenure. This move, he argues, is both unconstitutional and a brazen affront to the rule…
22 Mar 2024
Those who cannot persuade others by the force of their arguments, it is said, usually try to intimidate them with force … or the threat thereof. But if they thought that by so doing, they could cow someone like Senator (Mrs.) Oluremi Tinubu, they were sadly mistaken. Earlier in 2024, the nation was rudely awakened…
13 Feb 2024
Hon. Tajudeen Adefisoye, popularly known as Small Alhaji, is a former federal lawmaker who represented Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency of Ondo State from 2019 to 2023. In this interview, he speaks on the November 2024 governorship election in Ondo State as well as the chances of the APC in the election. Adefisoye also speaks on the…
22 Jan 2024
In a notable display of appreciation for exemplary public service, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo recently commended Alhaji Sheu Wada Sagagi, the Chief of Staff of Kano State. This recognition came during a visit to the governor last Friday, showcasing Ambassador Ajadi's commitment to promoting quality governance. Ajadi, a key figure in the New Nigeria People's Party…
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The alleged case of land grabbing against one community leader, Lawrence Ige, was stalled on Monday due to the prosecutor’s absence in court. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the case is being heard by Justice O. A. Adetujoye of an Oyo State High Court, Ring Road, Ibadan. NAN recalls Ige was earlier arraigned…
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The House Committee on Customs has decried the absence of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo at an investigative hearing aimed at strengthening the operation of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The Committee chaired by Mr. Leke Abejide also expressed surprise that the Comptrollers Generals of NCS and…
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The Senate has expressed concern over low remittances of revenues generated in 2024 by ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) and some government-owned enterprises (GOEs) to the Federation Account. Sen. Sani Musa, Chairman, Joint Finance Committee of Senate and House of Representatives, stated this in Abuja on Monday at an interactive session on the MDAs’ revenue…
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An Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun, on Monday, sentenced one Waheed Salako, 46, to three months imprisonment for obtaining N200,000 under false pretences. The convict, a POS operator, whose address was not provided, had earlier pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of obtaining money under false pretences and stealing. Delivering her judgment, the Magistrate, Mrs…
29 mins ago
The Katsina State Football Academy has strengthened its European presence by securing partnerships with three prominent Maltese clubs. Spokesperson to Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Mohammed said the academy's chairman, Ahmed Mohammad finalised the agreement in Malta for young Katsina talents to join Pieta Hotspurs FC, Hamrun Spartans FC, and Zabbar St Patrick FC. Mohammed said…
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Fighters of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) on Sunday evening killed several farmers in Daban Gajere, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, in what appeared to be a betrayal of an earlier agreement to permit farming activities in their enclave. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism media pundit that the…
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Lagos House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. The deputy speaker, Mojisola Ojora, representing one of the state constituencies in Apapa, was elected as the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. In removing the speaker, the lawmakers alleged multiple financial and statutory violations against Obasa, the longest-serving speaker of the…
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The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has charged troops to intensify their efforts in combating criminals, urging them to pursue and neutralize threats wherever they may hide. Musa gave this charge during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration and award evening for soldiers, ratings, and airmen at the Mogadishu Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja on…
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The Nigerian Navy, Forward Operation Base (FOB), Ibaka, Akwa Ibom, says it has apprehended three persons over alleged oil theft in the state. The Commanding Officer, Capt. Uche Aneke, said on Monday, that the suspects were caught carrying 1,800 litres of stolen Premium Motor Spirit, also called petrol. Aneke who spoke while handing over the…
43 mins ago
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has called on the citizenry to put aside their differences and work towards the common good of the country. He made the call during the Inter-Denominational Church Service for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebrations in Abuja on Sunday. Represented by the Deputy Speaker of the House…