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The Ijaw National Congress (INC) Worldwide, has urged President Bola Tinubu to pay close attention to political developments in Rivers to avert breakdown of law and order. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, President INC said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike have been at a loggerheads over the political soul of the state. He said the political tension in the state was capable breaching public peace and threaten democracy in the state. “Rivers is of special interest to the INC as lots of ljaw people are indigenes of the state. “The INC…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to the mounting criticism regarding the President’s recent travels. After spending nine days in London, Tinubu moved to France for undisclosed engagements, prompting mixed reactions from the public. On Friday, Masari shared on his Facebook page that following a nine-day stay in London, the President is scheduled to head to Paris for an undisclosed engagement. He noted that he had visited President Tinubu at his private residence in London and announced that he would be accompanying the President to France. The announcement of the President’s continued…
The former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has condemned the recent increase in fuel price, calling on the Federal Government to reverse the sudden petrol price hike. State reporters revealed that the former Anambra State Governor stated this in a post on his X handle on Saturday morning. Recall that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) announced a 14.8% hike in the price of petrol raising it to ₦1,030 per litre from ₦897. This marks the second petrol price increase within the past month, following a previous rise in September when the price surged from…
A new bill in Nigeria is set to require individuals and entities engaged in financial activities to provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN) to open or operate bank accounts, State reporters. This legislation, dated October 4, 2024, aims to boost tax compliance and revenue collection. This bill is part of broader efforts to ensure all individuals and entities participating in financial activities are properly registered for tax purposes
Renowned author Olubunmi Oluranti Familoni has emerged as the winner of the prestigious 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his book, The Road Does Not End. Familoni was announced as the winner during the Grand Award Night held at Eko Hotel on Friday, a significant event organized by the Advisory Board for the Nigeria Prize for Literature and sponsored by Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG). Familoni’s work, The Road Does Not End, was praised for addressing critical societal issues, particularly child labour. The chairperson of the Advisory Board, Prof. Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo, commended the book, stating, “The book explores themes of resilience…
The Sokoto State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is grappling with a severe internal crisis that has split the party into two opposing factions, one led by Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko (Sokoto North) and the other by Senator Ibrahim Lamido (Sokoto Central). Senator Wamakko, a former governor of Sokoto and the acknowledged leader of the APC in the state, is now facing significant opposition from the Lamido-led faction, creating a rift that threatens to destabilize the party. According to Daily Trust, the conflict centers around allegations of corruption, misgovernance, and the demolition of public structures. Sources close to…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), denying claims that its policies are anti-people, State reporters. According to APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, the party’s goal is to uplift the socio-economic well-being of Nigerians, not harm them. Ibrahim emphasized that APC is a progressive party focused on bringing positive change and dividends of democracy to the people. He also stressed that democracy thrives with constructive opposition, not destructive criticism. The APC’s response comes after PDP Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, expressed concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating socio-economic situation, blaming APC’s policies. However, Ibrahim countered…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekeremor Local Government Area (LGA), Bayelsa, has suspended Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, over allegations of supporting the re-election bid of Douye Diri, the incumbent governor of the state, during the 2023 gubernatorial election. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Mitin Eniekenemi, chairman of the APC in Ekeremor, accused Lokpobiri of undermining the party since his appointment as minister. Eniekenemi claimed that Lokpobiri had openly supported Governor Diri, who belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “In the 2023 gubernatorial election in Bayelsa State, he led a group of disgruntled…
The ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified, with a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over allegations of disloyalty to the party. This latest development follows earlier suspensions announced by a faction aligned with Damagum, which targeted the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, and National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, for similar allegations of disloyalty. In a dramatic turn of events, Ologunagba, who had been suspended by Damagum’s faction, issued a statement on Friday declaring that both Damagum and Anyanwu would also be suspended…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured victory in 15 out of 17 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Plateau State. The results were announced on Thursday by Planji Cishak, Chairman of the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission (PLASIEC), in Jos, the state capital. The local government and councillorship elections took place on Saturday. However, according to Cishak, the results for Pankshin and Langtang-north local government areas (LGAs) have not yet been fully collated. Cishak declared that the winners of the elections had met the legal requirements and were duly elected. He noted that the results…