Edited By Margret Oshinowo One of the campaign coordinators of incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state,Alaba Excel Abbey has been assassinated. Abbey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was murdered in his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area. It was said that…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The Tinubu Media Support Group, TMSG, has urged the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to heed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the court of law. The…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched triumph in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Gombe State during the recently concluded council elections. The chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), Malam Saidu Awak, disclosed the results in Gombe, revealing that out of the 19 registered political parties, only five fielded candidates for the…
Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected John Akinmurele as its candidate. The selection process, held in Akure, the state capital, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, saw participation from delegates representing all 18 local government areas. Dotun Ojon, the YPP Chairman in Ondo State, lauded…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has acknowledged the reimbursement of $760,910 by the American International School, Abuja. This payment, originally made as an advanced school fee by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello for his children, was confirmed by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale during a national television broadcast on Saturday. The reimbursement initiative…
Muhammed Badaru, the Minister of Defence, has urged African nations to foster greater cooperation to stem the illicit flow of weapons across borders and to combat terrorism effectively. In a statement released by Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information and Public Relations of the Ministry, the minister made these remarks following a two-day High-Level Africa…
By Afolabi Hannah A total of 627 representatives from the 18 council areas of Ondo State are set to select the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party for the governorship election in the state on November 16, 2024. The gubernatorial primary election will take place tomorrow (Thursday) in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. Seven…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Emomotimi Agama as the new Director General of the regulatory body. This announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement released on Friday. Alongside Agama’s appointment, President Tinubu also greenlit the selection of Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka to lead…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has derided Israel for its handling of the recent escalation with Iran. Fani-Kayode scorned Israel’s alleged use of three small quadcopters in what he described as a feeble military response. He lambasted Israel for purportedly failing to claim responsibility for the unmanned aircraft, questioning the nation’s proclaimed military prowess….
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to apprehend the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite issued this pivotal order in response to an ex parte motion filed…
By Margret Oshinowo The disbursement of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to verified applicants after an exhaustive selection process has begun, says, The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. The government said this through the Bank of Industry, that the disbursing will be in three categories of funding totalling N200bn to support manufacturers and businesses…
By Margret Oshinowo The Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno, has authorised the immediate release of N1.4bn for further payment of gratuities in fulfilment of his campaign promise. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ekerete Udoh revealed this in a press statement on Tuesday. According to the press statement, a breakdown of the payment showed…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced its decision to abstain from participating in the upcoming local government polls slated for April 6, 2024. In a press release issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, the party unequivocally disavowed any involvement in the electoral process, citing deep-seated distrust…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent outbreak of communal clashes that resulted in significant loss of lives and property in Langtang North and Mikang Local Government Areas. Governor Mutfwang has called on security agencies to take decisive action against the perpetrators and their backers within the confines of the…
Paul Akintelure, a prominent contender for the governorship seat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has tragically passed away. Prior to his sudden death, Akintelure had voiced concerns about facing both direct and indirect threats to his safety. Despite his initial hopes for an improvement in the situation, the threats against him…
The former Rivers State Governor turned FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, laments aiding Siminalayi Fubara’s ascent to the gubernatorial seat, accusing him of deception and pretense. Addressing fervent supporters in Port Harcourt, Wike bemoans Fubara’s lack of gratitude, asserting a rift that shows no signs of reconciliation. In a fiery tirade, Wike condemns Fubara’s alleged hypocrisy,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction at the news of the liberation of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State, underscoring the necessity of cohesive federal-state collaboration to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in matters of security. In a statement relayed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, the President…
In a recent address to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that the Presidency’s decision to impose a three-month embargo on international travel for ministers, government agency heads, and officials funded by public resources is anticipated to yield substantial savings of N5 billion per…
Amid mounting concerns over security challenges, sixteen state governors have thrown their weight behind the implementation of state police, as disclosed during the 140th session of the National Economic Council convened at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja, under the stewardship of Vice President Kashim Shettima. According to Stanley Nkwocha, the Special Adviser to the Vice President…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appealed to the House of Representatives for the green light on a N500 billion loan, aimed at fueling the territory’s hefty N1.147 trillion budget for the year 2024. Wike took the stand before the House Committee on FCT, vigorously advocating for the financial backing…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, asserts that the 10th National Assembly’s legislative roadmap will significantly uplift the standard of living for Nigerians. Akpabio made these remarks during the public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund, alongside the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has vehemently denounced the unprovoked massacre of officers and soldiers belonging to the 63 Brigade in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound distress over the barbaric violence inflicted upon the military personnel,…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, firmly rebuffed FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe’s attempts to forge a friendship, asserting that camaraderie cannot be coerced. Wike vehemently criticized the senator, admonishing her for resorting to blackmail tactics rather than adhering to proper channels of communication or focusing on her legislative duties. During a press briefing in…
President Bola Tinubu has greenlit the selection of Zubaida Umar as the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). This decision marks a historic moment as Mrs. Umar becomes the first woman entrusted with the helm of NEMA, reinforcing the President’s unwavering dedication to fostering gender inclusivity within key governmental positions. Furthermore, the appointment…
In a significant development, President Bola Tinubu has taken the decisive step of reopening Nigeria’s borders with Niger and lifting all sanctions against the neighboring country. President Tinubu has issued clear directives for the swift removal of sanctions imposed on the Republic of Niger: 1. Reopening of land and air borders between Nigeria and Niger…
Lawmakers intensify pressure for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force Base in Markudi and the joint military security task force in Benue State following their alleged failure to promptly respond to distress calls during a devastating attack in Gwer West Local Government Area on March 7, resulting in the tragic loss of over…
In a significant development, Senator Abdul Ningi has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum. The decision, he revealed, is prompted by the unfolding dynamics within the National Assembly, the Northern region, and the entire nation. Addressing the forum, Senator Ningi expressed, “I hereby resign my position as the Chairman of…
In a press briefing held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Sydney Gbara, the Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed optimism that the ongoing political turmoil within the state is on the verge of conclusion. Gbara underscored the dwindling enthusiasm among the majority of Rivers residents towards the prevailing political theatrics,…
President Bola Tinubu has given the green light for the continuation of Vincent Isegbe’s leadership as the Director-General of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS). This renewal of duties extends Isegbe’s tenure in the pivotal role for an additional five years. According to a succinct communication from Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, the President has…
The House of Representatives has mandated its committees to investigate the non-remittance of N5 trillion to the Federal Government by some businesses operating in Nigeria. The decision to go after the tax defaulters followed the adoption of a motion moved by Esosa Iyawe on Thursday during plenary. The House resolved to mandate the Committees on…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Edo House of Assembly has started impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, accusing him of perjury and leaking government secrets. This move is seen as the latest development in the ongoing rift between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, which escalated when Shaibu indicated his interest in running for Edo…
