Tinubu Rules Out Zoning Formula In Edo APC Primaries
Controversy had trailed the conduct of the primary which was held on February 17 as it produced three winners, with some aspirants calling for the cancellation of the exercise. President Bola Tinubu has directed that the Edo State APC primary…
LP’s Abure Arrested For Attempted Murder — Police
The police said Abure and four others had firearms; a short gun and three rounds of ammunition. The Nigeria Police Force says the Labour Party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and related…
APC Replaces Uzodimma With Otu As Edo Gov Primary Chair
The change was made a few hours after four leading aspirants called for Uzodimma’s replacement. The ruling All Progressives Congress has removed Governor Hope Uzodimma as Chairman of the Elections Committee after the controversy that trailed Saturday’s governorship primary in…
Tinubu Appoints Kemi Nandap As Immigration Boss
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale,…
Emefiele Sues Akpabio For Defamation, Demands N1bn
Emefiele’s lawyer, Matthew Burkaa, in a notice to the Senate President, faulted a “we don’t know what to charge Emefiele with” statement credited to Akpabio. Embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded N1bn…
Protesters Storm EFCC Office, Demand Release Of Ex-Kwara Gov Ahmed
The protest was staged despite a strong security presence at the zonal office of the anti-graft agency in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. Members of the Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, stormed the office…
Stop Planned Removal Of Electricity Subsidy, Senate Urges FG
The Senate on Wednesday, made a resounding plea to the Federal Government, urging it to refrain from eliminating the electricity subsidy, particularly in light of the prevailing hardships experienced across the country. The Senate’s stance emerged following a thorough deliberation,…
Give Tinubu Time To Achieve Results, Gowon Tells Nigerians
Gowon, who said he told Tinubu not to worry about criticisms, noted that the government is doing its best to resolve various problems in the country. Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, speaks with journalists after meeting with President Bola…
Police Summon Rivers LG Chairman Over Destruction Of Properties At Fubara Thanksgiving
The Rivers State Police Command has invited the chairman of Etche local government area council of the state, Dr. Obinna Anyanwu, to appear before the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. The Command, in a letter…
Labour Party chairman Abure arrested in Edo
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr Julius Abure, has been reportedly arrested by security operatives in Edo State. Abure was arrested on Wednesday, a few days before the party’s primary election in Edo State. Obi demands LP accounts…