Author: statereporter
The British national recently declared wanted by the Nigerian Police, Andrew Wynne, has stated that he will not turn himself in, citing fears that he would be tortured or killed if he surrenders. State reporters informed that Wynne, along with Nigerian citizen, Lucky Obiyan, are accused of allegedly attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu by funding recent protests against bad governance in the country. The police have placed a ₦20 million bounty on both men. Wynne has categorically denied the allegations and claimed that the Nigerian police never extended a formal invitation for him to address the charges. Despite this,…
The ongoing crisis within the Labour Party (LP) took a new turn as National Chairman, Julius Abure voiced his opposition to the creation of an interim committee. Despite recent efforts to reconcile party divisions, tensions heightened when Abure labelled the 29-member interim committee led by Senator Esther Nnenadi Usman as “illegal.” The committee, formed during a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti and the party’s national leader, Peter Obi, was meant to oversee party operations temporarily. Governor Otti, who is currently the only Labour Party governor in the country, emphasized the need for the party to avert…
Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has earned a spot on the prestigious 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. The Atalanta forward joins an elite group of footballers, including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr, as revealed by the award organizers on Wednesday. Lookman’s nomination follows a stellar season with Atalanta, where he made headlines by scoring a remarkable hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, leading his team to a 3-0 victory. His standout performances on the European stage solidified his reputation as one of the top talents in the world. The 26-year-old winger also…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has described the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu as anti-people following the recent fuel price hike in the country. State reporters revealed that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Tuesday, adjusted fuel price to ₦885/litre across its filling stations despite the denial by the federal government that it authorized a fresh increase in the price of petrol. Reacting to the development, the PDP, in a statement on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the increase in petrol price is an insult to the sensibility and wellbeing…
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students has denied allegations that it was planning a nationwide blockade of major cities in the country. NANS said it did not announce or endorse such a protest, describing the allegations as baseless. In a statement by the association’s Senate President, Akinteye Babatunde, on Tuesday, NANS said the allegations do not reflect the position or intentions of our organization. The statement read: “The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has been made aware of rumors and false information circulating on various platforms, suggesting that NANS is planning a mass…
CHAIRMAN of Dangote Foundation, Aliko Dangote and Bill Gates are among the dignitaries attending the ongoing National Economic Council, NEC, meeting presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Also present at the meeting are governors Babagana Zulum of Borno State, Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa State), Duoye Diri (Bayelsa), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Lawan Dauda (Zamfara State), among others. Also in attendance are deputy governors representing their principals, some Ministers and some states commissioners. The meeting is expected to have a holistic review of the nation’s economic policy and the recent fuel price…
The Labour Party (LP) in its stakeholders meeting held in Umuahia, Abia State capital, on Wednesday, appointed Senator Esther Nenadi Usman, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the party. Usman, a former Minister of Finance represented Kaduna South senatorial district from 2011 to 2015. Immediate-past Senate Minority Deputy Leader, Senator Darlington Nwokocha from Abia Central will serve as the Secretary of the 29 member committee, expected to complete its assignment in 90 days. The Caretaker Committee is to rescue the party from its current leadership crisis, and organize a convention where a new leadership of the party would emerge…
Security operatives in Anambra State have arrested a mother and her two children for beating their 75-year-old father, identified as Romanus Obidigwe. It was gathered that the culprits, Esther Obidigwe, Ozioma Obidigwe and Obuka Obidigwe, committed the crime in Awba-Ofemmili community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday by Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, Media Assistant to the State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo. Ikeanyionwu said they were arrested after the victim was reported to the ministry, adding that the victim suffered a series of beatings by his…
An attempt by inmates to break out of a high-security prison in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa, has led to the deaths of 129 people, the authorities say. Interior Minister Jacquemain Shabani said that 24 prisoners had died of bullet wounds after warning shots were fired in the early hours of Monday morning. Most of the others died from suffocation as a result of a crush during the breakout at Makala Prison. Despite reports of mass casualties emerging on Monday, the government had initially said that only two people had died. Seven years ago, at least…
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has adjusted the petrol pump price at its filling stations to ₦897 per liter. State reporters revealed that the decision is coming two days after the Nigeria-owned oil company cried out that its operations of solely importing refined petrol into the country have been hit by financial restraints. With the recent surge in fuel prices to ₦897 per liter, fuel costs have skyrocketed by 460% over the past 15 months, marking a significant increase since President Bola Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023. This latest adjustment is the 30th instance of…