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Author: Doris Israel Ijeoma

  • Community Leader Murdered By Gunmen In Anambra

    Community Leader Murdered By Gunmen In Anambra

    The President-General of Umuoji Community in Anambra State, Silas Onyima, fell victim to a ruthless attack by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums.

    Approximately 15 assailants invaded Onyima’s home on Friday evening, fatally shooting him and sending shockwaves through the community.

    Onyima, recently elected to lead the community, presided over a local election before meeting his untimely demise. 

    A source revealed, “He was killed when masked men visited his home and shot him dead.”

    The Anambra State Police Spokesman, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the tragic incident, stating, “The police are aware of the development. Our men have been deployed to the area, found the victim in a pool of blood, and recovered the body. 

    “We are collaborating with eyewitnesses and community members to track the perpetrators, and the investigation is ongoing.” The deceased’s body has been deposited at the morgue with the assistance of family members.

  • Former NBA President, Akpata Clinches Edo LP Governorship Ticket

    Former NBA President, Akpata Clinches Edo LP Governorship Ticket

    The Labour party in Edo State has announced a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Olumide Akpata, as the winner of the party’s primary election for the September 2024 governorship election in the State. 

    Akpata scored 316 votes to clinch the party ticket at the exercise held at the Bishop Kelly Pastoral Centre, Airport Road in Benin City, Edo State capital on Friday.

    His victory comes months after he declared interest in the Edo State governorship race under the Labour Party.

    Akpata, had in October visited the Edo LP secretariat in Benin City to formally declare his interest in the governorship race, stating that his decision is influenced by his love for the people.

    “My interest is for the people of Edo State. And what I find out about politics and governance in Nigeria today is that the people have been taken out of the equation. Nobody cares about the people,” Akpata told the mammoth crowd that welcomed him.

  • Tinubu Not Responsible For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship

    Tinubu Not Responsible For Nigeria’s Economic Hardship

    Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has exonerated President Bola Tinubu from being responsible for hardship in the country.

    According to Igboho, former President Muhammadu Buhari, should be held responsible for destroying the Nigerian economy, saying Buhari handed over a bad economy to President Bola Tinubu.

    Speaking on Friday while ddressing his followers in Oyo State, the freedom fighter insisted that Tinubu has not destroyed the Nigerian government. 

    “Tinubu didn’t destroy the government; my pain with Yorubas is that while Buhari was in power, I was shouting that we should unite and free ourselves from this suffering. Buhari has nothing to offer us.

    “I said we should divide from Fulani because one Nigeria can’t work but they refused to listen to me. Buhari now handed over a government he had destroyed to Tinubu.

    Igboho, urged Yorubas to unite and liberate the Southwest from armed Fulani herders terrorising the South West region of the country.

    “Now some Yorubas are crying that they are hungry, have you seen Igbos crying? They have sent all Fulanis out of their lands and they are farming, doing what they want with their lands.

    “Why can’t Yorubas unite and liberate the Southwest from Fulanis so that our fathers and mothers can return to their farmlands?”

  • Pro Tinubu Rally Holds In Abuja

    Pro Tinubu Rally Holds In Abuja

    A solidarity rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration is taking place in Abuja.

    The rally was organized by youths from the Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF). 

    The event, held at the Unity Fountain in the Business District Centre, saw participants donning white T-shirts and face caps with the inscription “Jagaban is working” as they displayed placards. 

    Among the messages conveyed was a critique of the Nigerian Labour Congress’s planned nationwide strike, with placards stating “NLC Stop Faking To Be Fighting For Nigerians.” 

    The rally organizers highlighted their motivation to counter misleading narratives about the country’s situation and reaffirmed Tinubu’s commitment to his programmes and policies.

  • Edo APC Governorship Candidate Emerges

    Edo APC Governorship Candidate Emerges

    Senator Monday Okpebholo has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries in Edo State. 

    The re-run election, prompted by the inconclusive initial result, witnessed Okpebholo securing a notable 12,433 votes, surpassing 11 other aspirants in the race.

    The results were officially declared in Benin by the newly appointed Chairman of the election committee and Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu. 

    The announcement followed meticulous collation of results from all 18 Local Government Areas, solidifying Okpebholo’s position as the preferred candidate.

    Notably, Senator Okpebholo was among the three winners who emerged from last Saturday’s canceled shadow poll, further underscoring the significance of his victory.

    Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State was replaced by Otu, who, in line with APC’s indication, expressed his unavailability for the re-run election.

  • INEC Releases Report On 2023 General Elections

    INEC Releases Report On 2023 General Elections

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a detailed report on the conduct of the 2023 general elections. 

    The statement, signed by Sam Olumekun, the national commissioner in charge of Information and Voter Education, revealed that the report was reviewed and approved for publication during the Commission’s weekly meeting on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

    In adherence to a tradition of transparency, INEC announced the release of the official report, a 526-page document organized into 13 chapters.

     Enriched with 60 tables, 14 boxes, and 10 graphs, the report offers a thorough analysis of key processes, achievements, and challenges of the 2023 General Election.

    Highlighting the election’s diversity in party representation, the report notes significant democratic progress.

    Gubernatorial races saw victories for four political parties, while seven parties secured senatorial seats, eight in federal constituencies, and nine in State legislatures, indicating a broad shift in political representation across Nigeria.

    The report emphasized the pivotal role of technological advancements, particularly the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), in enhancing electoral integrity and reducing fraud. 

    Addressing public concerns, it provided insights into the technical issues faced during the upload of polling unit results for the presidential election on the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal.

    Logistics, security arrangements, staff recruitment and training, inclusivity measures, and the electoral framework are among the various aspects covered in the comprehensive report. 

    INEC encouraged the public to access the document on their website (www.inecnigeria.org) and social media platforms, welcoming feedback to shape future electoral reforms and improvements.

  • Former Kwara Governor Arraigned In Court For Fraud

    Former Kwara Governor Arraigned In Court For Fraud

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought forward charges against the immediate past Kwara State Governor, Abdulfattah Ahmed. 

    Ahmed was arraigned on Friday at the Federal High Court in Ilorin, the state capital.

    The anti-graft agency alleged that Ahmed misappropriated the sum of N1,610,730,500.00, originally designated for the security and running costs of the state, to charter private jets during his tenure. 

    The charges include an alleged N10 billion fraud, with Ahmed facing a total of 12 counts.

    One of the counts accused Ahmed of converting N400 million from a N1 billion short-term loan received by the Kwara State Government from Ecobank Nigeria Limited. 

    The EFCC contended that this conversion was done fraudulently, diverting funds intended for ongoing state projects.

    The EFCC’s document stated, “Ahmed (while being the Governor of Kwara State) between 2015 and 2019 in Ilorin within the jurisdiction of this honourable court used an aggregate sum of N1,610,730,500, property of Kwara State Government, meant for the security and running cost of the Government of Kwara State, to charter private jets through Travel Messengers Limited on different occasions for your local travels and which sum you reasonably ought to have known formed part of the proceeds of your unlawful act, to wit: criminal breach of trust or theft.”

    Abdulfattah Ahmed, who served as the state finance commissioner during Dr. Bukola Saraki’s governorship, succeeded Saraki in office and governed Kwara from 2011 to 2019.

  • FG Bans Cooking Gas Export to Tackle Soaring Prices

    FG Bans Cooking Gas Export to Tackle Soaring Prices

    In a move to stabilize domestic gas prices, the Nigerian government has imposed a ban on the exportation of cooking gas. 

    Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Ekperikpe Ekpo, revealed this initiative at a workshop in Abuja, emphasizing that halting the export will increase the volume available in the domestic market, leading to a natural reduction in prices.

    His words: “We are interacting with critical stakeholders to ensure that there is no exportation of LPG.

    “All LPG produced within the country will have to be domesticated. And when this is done, the volume will increase and of course, the price will automatically crash.

    “I am in contact with the regulation, NMDPRA, we hold meetings almost on daily basis, and the producers such as Mobil, Chevron, and Shell. So there is that hope that things will turn around. We don’t need to make noise about it.”

  • Rhodes-Vivour’s Running Mate Resigns From Labour Party

    Rhodes-Vivour’s Running Mate Resigns From Labour Party

    Princess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi, the Labour Party’s deputy governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, has officially resigned from the party. 

    Oyefusi conveyed her decision in a letter addressed to her ward chairman, expressing gratitude to Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour for the political opportunity as his running mate.

    The resignation, outlined in the letter, stated, “I can no longer see myself aligning with the current values of Labour Party or as a member of Labour Party, and the time has come for me to move forward.” 

    Oyefusi highlighted the past 10 months of her political career as interesting and thanked supporters across Lagos State and Nigeria for their dedication during the 2023 electioneering period.

    Looking ahead, she expressed optimism about collaborating with her team and supporters in the future to work towards shared goals, emphasizing the vision of freeing Lagos from one-party politics and contributing to a better Nigeria. 

  • Military Issues Stern Warning Against Calls for Coup Amid Economic Hardship

    Military Issues Stern Warning Against Calls for Coup Amid Economic Hardship

    In response to social media discussions calling for a coup due to economic challenges, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning. 

    He emphasized that those advocating for a coup “do not love Nigeria” and stated that the Armed Forces are committed to protecting democracy.

    Speaking at the commissioning of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army entrance in Port Harcourt, General Musa urged citizens to be patient, support the government, and trust that the country will overcome its current difficulties. 

    He emphasized that democracy is crucial, and any attempt to undermine it is considered as the work of “evil people” who will face legal consequences.

    “Whoever is making that call (coup) does not love Nigeria. We want to make it very clear that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are here to protect democracy. We all want democracy and we do better under democracy,” he said.

    “And so we will continue to support democracy. And any of those ones that are calling for anything other than Democracy are evil people and I think they don’t mean well for Nigeria.

    “And they should be very careful because the law will come after them. We can see that with democracy a lot of things are happening in Nigeria. Yes we are going through trying periods, I mean in life nothing is hundred percent.”

    He emphasized that what is needed is for citizens to be patient and give their support to the government to succeed and put the enemies of state to shame.

    “Everybody goes through a trying period in life, and it is what you do with them. You can see the government putting efforts to ensure that we come out better. And it is when you go through difficulties and come out better you will really appreciate what it is to build a nation. And so we are going through our trying period, but I can assure Nigerians that it will get better.

    “All we need is for all of us to put our hands together to ensure that we defeat those enemies of the government, those enemies of this country that don’t want us to succeed. We will surely succeed and the Armed Forces are here to support the Government in ensuring that we develop, we succeed and to see that there is peace in Nigeria.”